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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dick Glover (ranked 4464 p4p, 6502 weight class) and Ghengis Khan (ranked 437 p4p, 591 weight class). Ghengis Khan 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dick Glover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ghengis Khan!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Chad Campbell and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glover gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Khan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
 It looks like Dick Glover has been cut.
Khan clinches up with Glover and pushes him back against the cage.
Khan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Khan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Glover backwards.
Nice body punch from Khan - that landed with a thud.
Khan scores with a shot to the side of Glover's head.
Khan leaning against his opponent.
Khan lands a shoulder strike.
Glover goes for a takedown attempt but Khan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Khan gets a clinch.
Khan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Khan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Glover.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Glover. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khan slows down the pace here.
Khan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Khan works on Glover's body with a couple of short punches.
Glover is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Khan gets underhooks to prevent Glover's takedown attempt.
Khan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Glover backwards.
Khan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Glover backwards.
Glover has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Khan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Khan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Khan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Glover backwards.
Khan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Khan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Glover backwards.
Khan lands a left hand.
Khan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Khan scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from Khan.
Khan lands a shoulder strike.
Khan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Khan gets through Glover's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Khan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Khan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Khan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Khan.
Khan pushes Glover back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Khan slowing the pace effectively.
Khan presses Glover against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Khan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Khan.
A short uppercut from Khan.
Khan digs a right hand underneath Glover's ribcage. Glover let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Khan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Glover backwards.
Khan drops Glover onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Glover is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
 Glover is rocked!
A right hand to the body from Khan.
Oh Glover is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Khan lands a shoulder strike.
Khan scores with a shoulder strike.
Khan lands a big right hand that drops Glover! The killer instinct kicks in and Khan finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Khan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ghengis Khan!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anders Thorsen (ranked 4471 p4p, 5855 weight class) and Haitian Ginger (ranked 559 p4p, 684 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anders Thorsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Haitian Ginger!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ginger scores with a hook to the body. Thorsen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thorsen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ginger looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thorsen working some strikes from top position.
Thorsen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Thorsen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ginger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ginger is adopting a defensive guard.
Let's hope that Ginger 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 one minute gone in the round.
Thorsen landing some decent shots from guard.
Thorsen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ginger's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ginger pulls Thorsen in close to prevent any damage.
Our spies down at at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys inform us that Ginger has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ginger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thorsen lands a couple of digs.
Thorsen distracts Ginger with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Thorsen trying to control but Ginger is working from the bottom.
Thorsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Ginger is retaining full guard.
Thorsen stands up over Ginger, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ginger has Thorsen pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorsen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ginger controls Thorsen momentarily but Thorsen frees himself.
Thorsen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ginger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thorsen throwing strikes but missing.
Thorsen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ginger escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thorsen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thorsen trying to control but Ginger is working from the bottom.
Ginger trying to keep a closed guard but Thorsen is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorsen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ginger is keeping the position for now.
Thorsen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Thorsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ginger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thorsen is in close to Ginger's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ginger controls Thorsen momentarily but Thorsen frees himself.
Thorsen cracks Ginger with a solid left hand.
Thorsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Ginger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thorsen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ginger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thorsen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thorsen trying to control but Ginger is working from the bottom.
Ginger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thorsen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Thorsen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Thorsen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thorsen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Thorsen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ginger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anders Thorsen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Thorsen dives in for a single leg takedown but Ginger sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ginger controlling the action here for a moment.
Ginger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from Ginger.
Thorsen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ginger just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ginger lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thorsen.
A hook to the body from Ginger.
Thorsen tries to pull guard but Ginger won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anders Thorsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thorsen is trying to pull guard but Ginger turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ginger lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorsen tries to pull guard but Ginger forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Thorsen jumps guard but Ginger stands there with Thorsen around his waist. Thorsen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ginger lands a shoulder strike.
Ginger lands a shoulder strike.
Thorsen tries to pull guard but Ginger forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Ginger.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ginger.
Nice body punch from Ginger - that landed with a thud.
Ginger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Ginger.
Ginger works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ginger lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ginger works on Thorsen's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Ginger as the two fighters clinch.
Thorsen is trying to pull guard but Ginger has him pressed against the cage.
Ginger lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thorsen.
Ginger lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thorsen or not.
Ginger decides to pull guard.
Anders Thorsen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ginger trying to keep a closed guard but Thorsen is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ginger keeping moving, preventing Thorsen from controlling successfully.
Ginger working a defensive guard here.
Ginger is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ginger looking for a guillotine here but Thorsen defends easily.
Ginger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thorsen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Thorsen chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorsen content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Ginger has locked up a guillotine! Ginger's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Thorsen is holding on here and Ginger must be using up a lot of energy. Thorsen has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Ginger gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Haitian Ginger!
A relieved looking Haitian Ginger 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Christian Caliman (ranked 6435 p4p, 25376 weight class) and Rico Axelrod (ranked 599 p4p, 688 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christian Caliman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rico Axelrod!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Caliman misses.
Axelrod throws out a counter right but Caliman avoids it with no problem.
Axelrod looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Caliman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Caliman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Axelrod.
Caliman sizes up Axelrod with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Axelrod.
Caliman lands a jab to the nose.
Axelrod throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Caliman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Axelrod uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Caliman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelrod throws a body shot but no joy.
Caliman dips to his left and cracks Axelrod with an uppercut!
Axelrod gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Axelrod makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caliman wants to get back to striking at distance but Axelrod won't allow it.
Caliman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Axelrod misses with some punches.
Axelrod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Caliman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Axelrod.
Caliman is looking to counter punch.
Caliman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Axelrod swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Caliman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Caliman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Axelrod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Caliman moves away.
Axelrod pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Axelrod scores with a jab to the head.
Axelrod darts in and clinches Caliman up against the cage.
Axelrod lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Axelrod lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caliman blocks an uppercut.
Axelrod softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
Axelrod has a couple of punches blocked by Caliman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Caliman.
Caliman blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Axelrod.
Axelrod lands a shoulder strike.
Caliman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Axelrod - that landed with a thud.
Axelrod softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Caliman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Axelrod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Axelrod gets through Caliman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Axelrod is leaning against Caliman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caliman breaks from the clinch.
Caliman scores with the left hand. Axelrod knows he should have avoided that one.
Axelrod lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Caliman takes a swing at Axelrod's ribcage but misses.
Caliman slips a jab from Axelrod.
Caliman misses with an uppercut
and Axelrod counters with a right hand to the body.
Jab, jab by Axelrod - just one landing.
Caliman throws out a loose jab but Axelrod uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Axelrod was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Caliman swings for the body but Axelrod moves out of range.
Caliman misses with an uppercut.
Axelrod lands with a shot to the body.
Caliman lands a jab to the nose.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axelrod throws an off balance right hand
and Axelrod takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donk. Caliman catches Axelrod right on the button with a cross.
Caliman misses with a body shot
and Axelrod counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Caliman swings widly with a right hand
and Axelrod counters with a nice body shot.
Nice cross by Axelrod.
Caliman ducks under a wild hook from Axelrod.
Caliman lands a nice shot that snaps Axelrod's head back.
Caliman slips under a jab.
Caliman is looking to counter punch.
A big right from Caliman misses.
Axelrod keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Caliman.
It seemed like Axelrod was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Axelrod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Caliman.
Axelrod misses with a body punch
and Caliman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Axelrod dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jab by Axelrod.
Caliman throws an off balance right hand
and Axelrod counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Caliman looks to land a left hand but Axelrod moved out of range nicely.
Axelrod doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Axelrod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Caliman.
Axelrod cracks Caliman with an open hand slap.
Axelrod clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Axelrod.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelrod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Axelrod misses with an uppercut
and Axelrod takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Axelrod misses with a wild body shot.
Caliman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caliman swings widly with a right hand
letting Axelrod counter with a right hand.
Caliman throws an off balance right hand
and Axelrod counters with a nice uppercut.
Axelrod stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Axelrod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Caliman manages to avoid it.
Caliman misses with a straight left.
Axelrod's corner calls for a 1-2. Axelrod obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Caliman is rocked!
Axelrod fails to land with a series of punches.
Caliman throws a hook but Axelrod blocks it.
Axelrod lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Caliman at a distance.
Axelrod misses the jab.
Axelrod throws a lazy uppercut
and Caliman counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Axelrod misses its intended target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Caliman misses with a hook
and Axelrod counters with a right hand to the body.
Axelrod cracks Caliman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Axelrod lands a jab to the nose.
Axelrod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Caliman.
A slow jab from Axelrod misses its intended target.
Caliman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Axelrod misses with an uppercut. Caliman saw that one coming.
A jab from Caliman finds it's way through Axelrod's defenses.
Caliman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Axelrod sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Axelrod moves out of range as Caliman strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axelrod misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Caliman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Caliman misses with an uppercut
and Axelrod counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Caliman lands with an overhand left.
Axelrod slips under a jab.
It seemed like Axelrod was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Caliman misses the jab.
Caliman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Caliman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Axelrod doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Axelrod scores with a nice strike.
Caliman misses with a right hand
and Axelrod counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Axelrod scores with a jab. Caliman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Axelrod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Caliman manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caliman loads up on a big right hand but Axelrod slips the punch.
Caliman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Axelrod was well out of range. Poor timing from Caliman.
Caliman looks to score with a jab to the body but Axelrod is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Axelrod connects with a good right hand that stumbles Caliman. Caliman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Axelrod throws a right hand that misses
and Caliman counters with a straight right hand.
Axelrod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Axelrod throws a body punch but Caliman moves out of range.
Axelrod swings for the body but Caliman moves out of range.
Caliman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Caliman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Caliman misses with a lunging right hand
and Axelrod counters with a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Axelrod showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Caliman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Axelrod scores with a jab. Caliman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Caliman throws a right hand that misses
and Axelrod counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Caliman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Axelrod moves away.
Axelrod misses the jab.
Caliman moves out of range as Axelrod strikes.
Axelrod swings for the body but Caliman moves out of range.
Caliman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Axelrod takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Axelrod throws a body shot but no joy.
Axelrod has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caliman throws a jab when Axelrod was well out of range.
Rico Axelrod seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Axelrod connects with the punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Axelrod darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Christian Caliman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caliman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Axelrod to score with a decent uppercut.
Caliman misses the shot to the body.
Caliman throws a poor cross that misses
and Axelrod counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Caliman thinking.
Caliman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Axelrod makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A swing and a miss from Axelrod.
Axelrod throws a sloppy body shot
and Caliman counters with a stiff right hand.
Caliman walks into a left hand.
Axelrod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Caliman misses with a left hand
and Axelrod counters with a right hand to the body.
Jab by Caliman.
Caliman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Caliman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Christian Caliman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Axelrod takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Axelrod has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice uppercut lands for Caliman. That snapped Axelrod's head back.
Nice shot by Axelrod.
Caliman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Axelrod darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Axelrod takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Oh Caliman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Caliman lands a head shot.
Caliman seems to have got his legs back now.
Caliman throws an overhand right that lands on Axelrod's shoulder, as Axelrod tries to avoid the shot.
A cross from Axelrod lands.
Axelrod throws a poor cross that misses
and Caliman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caliman with a jab.
Axelrod throws a lazy right hand but Caliman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Axelrod misses with an uppercut.
Axelrod misses with a looping right.
Axelrod scores with a nice right hand.
Axelrod with a jab.
Caliman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Axelrod. Axelrod circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Axelrod darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Caliman misses with a lunging right hand
and Axelrod counters with a left to the body.
Axelrod pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Caliman throwing a counter right hand but Axelrod manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axelrod needs to keep his hands up - Caliman had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Axelrod cracks Caliman with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Caliman looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Axelrod finish him?
Caliman misses with a hook.
Axelrod misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Axelrod misses.
Caliman throws a poor cross that misses
and Axelrod counters with a left to the body.
Caliman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Axelrod throws a right hand that misses
and Caliman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Axelrod feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Caliman sprawling to the canvas! Caliman rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Axelrod finish him?!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Axelrod scores with a nice strike.
Caliman looks to land a left hand but Axelrod moved out of range nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rico Axelrod comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Axelrod 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rico Axelrod!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Norman Pike (ranked 5073 p4p, 6135 weight class) and Nevez Amadaus (ranked 224 p4p, 257 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Norman Pike!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nevez Amadaus!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amadaus lands with an uppercut that bounces Pike off the cage and back into range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Amadaus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Amadaus scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pike. Amadaus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Amadaus tests Pike's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Amadaus instigates a clinch.
Pike blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Amadaus lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Amadaus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Amadaus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Amadaus takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Amadaus tries a body shot but Pike blocks it.
Pike stalling in the clinch but Amadaus improves position.
Amadaus tries a knee to the head but Pike blocks it.
Amadaus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Amadaus misses with some punches.
Pike prevents a body shot from Amadaus.
Amadaus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Amadaus has a couple of punches blocked by Pike.
Amadaus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Amadaus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Amadaus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Amadaus lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amadaus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Amadaus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Amadaus.
Pike breaks the clinch.
Amadaus cracks Pike with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pike takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pike looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Amadaus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pike wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Amadaus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pike.
Amadaus lands a right hand.
Amadaus is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Amadaus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pike blocks a body shot from Amadaus.
A left hand lands to the body for Amadaus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amadaus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Amadaus scores with a hook to the body.
Amadaus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Amadaus misses with the head strike.
Pike blocks a body shot from Amadaus.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amadaus.
Pike stalls.
Amadaus has Pike pushed against the cage.
Amadaus misses with a punch on the inside.
Pike wants to break free but Amadaus has control.
Amadaus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pike avoiding damage as Amadaus throws knees to the body.
Amadaus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Amadaus swings wildly with an uppercut but Pike uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amadaus will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pike up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Amadaus.
Amadaus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pike tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Amadaus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Amadaus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Amadaus throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amadaus.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nevez Amadaus dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Amadaus works the jab nicely.
Amadaus cracks Pike with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Amadaus thuds his right hand into Pike's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nevez Amadaus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Amadaus.
Amadaus has Pike up against the cage in a clinch.
Pike tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Amadaus's elbow.
Amadaus throws a head punch that misses.
Amadaus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Amadaus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amadaus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pike's elbow.
Amadaus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Amadaus misses with a punch on the inside.
Pike prevents a body shot from Amadaus.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amadaus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amadaus breaks from the clinch.
Pike on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Amadaus connects with a body shot that sends Pike's belly button to the back.
Amadaus slips under a jab from Pike.
Amadaus works the jab nicely.
Amadaus scores with a jab.
Pike takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nevez Amadaus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Amadaus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pike with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Amadaus to score with a decent uppercut.
Amadaus moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amadaus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pike swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice shot lands for Amadaus.
Pike misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amadaus misses with a two punch combination.
Amadaus misses with a jab, cross combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Pike misses the target.
Amadaus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Amadaus cracks a nice hook into Pike's ribs.
Amadaus has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Amadaus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Amadaus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pikes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Amadaus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Amadaus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pike needs to keep his hands up - Amadaus had a free shot at his head there.
Amadaus tries to clinch but Pike moves out of range.
Amadaus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pike.
Pike avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Amadaus avoids the body shot from Pike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amadaus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A decent looking cross lands there for Amadaus.
Pike looks to throw the jab but Amadaus is out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Amadaus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pike moves away.
Pike has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pike there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice uppercut there from Amadaus.
Amadaus lands with an uppercut that bounces Pike off the cage and back into range.
Amadaus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pike manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Pike on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pike misses the shot to the body.
Pike walks into a stiff left hand from Amadaus.
Amadaus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Amadaus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pike tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Amadaus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amadaus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Amadaus cracks Pike with a good jab.
Amadaus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Amadaus finds it's way through Pike's defenses.
Pike takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pike seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Amadaus cracks Pike with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Amadaus throws a series of punches but Pike moves out of range.
Amadaus lands with a hook. Pike tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Amadaus forces Pike back against the cage and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Amadaus.
A short right from Amadaus on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amadaus misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nevez Amadaus 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Amadaus with a hook.
Pike takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pike takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Amadaus lands a nice looking body shot.
Amadaus lands a jab.
Amadaus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Amadaus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Amadaus scores with a hook.
Amadaus lands a jab to Pike's midsection.
Amadaus is looking to clinch.
Pike swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
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!
Amadaus swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pike cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pike scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amadaus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Amadaus scores with a nice right hand.
Amadaus scores with a hook.
Amadaus with a hook.
Amadaus misses with a body punch
and Pike counters with a stiff right hand.
Pike throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Amadaus scores with a decent looking hook.
Amadaus lands a jab.
Amadaus connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pike throws a jab when Amadaus was well out of range.
A shot to the body from Pike misses
and Amadaus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nevez Amadaus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pike needs to keep his hands up - Amadaus had a free shot at his head there.
Amadaus wants to clinch up but Pike keeps it at a distance.
Amadaus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pike manages to avoid it.
Pike looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Norman Pike has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A left lands for Amadaus.
Amadaus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Amadaus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A left lands for Amadaus.
Amadaus sizes up Pike with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pike on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Amadaus closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amadaus prevents a body shot from Pike.
Amadaus has a couple of punches blocked by Pike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Amadaus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Amadaus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pike blocking some punches.
Pike struggles to land a body shot inside as Amadaus controls his hands.
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.
Amadaus tries to work over Pike's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Amadaus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pike looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pike prevents a body shot from Amadaus.
A body shot lands from Amadaus.
Pike is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Amadaus gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pike takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Amadaus.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nevez Amadaus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Amadaus 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 25:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nevez Amadaus!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Einar Kyrvänsyylä (ranked 5265 p4p, 4143 weight class) and Fidel DeLuna (ranked 504 p4p, 407 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Fidel DeLuna was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Einar Kyrvänsyylä!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fidel DeLuna!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kyrvänsyylä slips a jab and a cross from DeLuna.
DeLuna takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kyrvänsyylä lands with a cross.
 It looks like Fidel DeLuna has been cut.
Kyrvänsyylä slips a straight right by DeLuna.
DeLuna is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kyrvänsyylä sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kyrvänsyylä jabs DeLuna to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kyrvänsyylä has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zenarals' House in the buildup to the fight.
Kyrvänsyylä lands a jab to DeLuna's midsection.
DeLuna looks winded!
DeLuna uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kyrvänsyylä.
DeLuna takes a body punch but keeps moving.
DeLuna takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kyrvänsyylä scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. DeLuna doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kyrvänsyylä connects with a looping right hand.
Kyrvänsyylä moves into the clinch.
Kyrvänsyylä stalling against the cage.
Kyrvänsyylä lands a right hand.
Kyrvänsyylä lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kyrvänsyylä throws a blind hook that connects with the side of DeLunas head.
A hook to the body from Kyrvänsyylä.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyrvänsyylä lands a hook that snaps the head of DeLuna backwards.
A short right from Kyrvänsyylä.
Kyrvänsyylä works on DeLuna's body with a couple of short punches.
Kyrvänsyylä lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kyrvänsyylä scores with a nice hook to the head.
 DeLuna is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by DeLuna.
DeLuna is still on wobbly legs! Can Kyrvänsyylä finish him?
Kyrvänsyylä misses with some punches.
Kyrvänsyylä tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DeLuna wants to break free but Kyrvänsyylä has control.
Kyrvänsyylä slows down the pace here.
Kyrvänsyylä throws a punch but it's blocked by DeLuna.
Kyrvänsyylä works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
DeLuna seems to have recovered his senses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kyrvänsyylä.
A bit of stalling here from Kyrvänsyylä.
Kyrvänsyylä lands with a short shot to the head.
Kyrvänsyylä lands a shot to the body.
Kyrvänsyylä lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A hook to the body from Kyrvänsyylä.
Kyrvänsyylä lands a nice shot to the body.
Kyrvänsyylä lands a left hand that snaps the head of DeLuna backwards.
Kyrvänsyylä creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends DeLuna's eyes rolling into the back of his head! DeLuna drops to his knees and Kyrvänsyylä pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Einar Kyrvänsyylä!
Einar Kyrvänsyylä really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FF Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oke Swahn (ranked 5016 p4p, 6571 weight class) and Mun So (ranked 606 p4p, 721 weight class). So has chosen DEVILOOF - 拷訊ć¨çŤ„ as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Mun So is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oke Swahn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mun So!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, David Schapiro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swahn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Swahn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from So.
Swahn throwing a counter right hand but So manages to avoid it.
Swahn scores with a nice head shot.
So takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
So throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
So throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Swahn lands a slapping body shot.
Swahn lands a right hook to the body.
So misses with a right hand
and Swahn counters with a left to the body.
So rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Swahn counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Mun So has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
So closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice shot lands for Swahn.
So is rocked!
Swahn is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches So flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! So is out cold! Swahn holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oke Swahn!
A victorious Oke Swahn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Mun So spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm gutted, let my team down today. Sorry ACME crew we worked hard for me to get this W today and I came up short. Best wishes to Anders in his next fight.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rokken Roll (ranked 6379 p4p, 4875 weight class) and Brett Keane (ranked 595 p4p, 480 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rokken Roll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brett Keane!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Roll.
Keane lands a head shot.
Keane lands a big right hand that sends Roll crashing to the mat! Keane stays standing though and waves Roll back to his feet!
Roll is rocked!
Roll throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keane's corner calls for a 1-2. Keane obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oh Roll is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Keane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roll.
A quick step to the side and Roll tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Keane.
Roll seems to have got his legs back now.
Roll uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keane.
Keane throws a big shot that misses.
Keane misses with an uppercut
letting Roll counter with a right hand.
Roll slips under a jab.
Roll uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keane.
Keane shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Roll darts in and clinches Keane up against the cage.
Roll throws a punch but it's blocked by Keane.
Roll misses with the head strike.
Roll gets through Keane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Keane.
Roll blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Roll creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Keane is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keane.
Keane looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Roll blocking some punches.
Roll swings wildly with an uppercut but Keane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roll blocks an uppercut.
Roll lands a body punch in the clinch.
Roll tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Keane's elbow.
A hook to the body from Roll.
Keane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Keane.
A shot in the inside from Roll.
Roll definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Keane blocks an uppercut.
Keane misses with some punches.
Roll scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Keane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roll blocking some punches.
Roll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keane.
Roll lands a hook to the side of the head.
Roll lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roll blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keane is looking to break free of the clinch but Roll has double underhooks.
Roll lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Roll lands with a short shot to the head.
Keane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roll lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Keane backwards.
Roll swings wildly with an uppercut but Keane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roll blocks an uppercut.
Keane blocks an uppercut.
Roll has a couple of punches blocked by Keane.
Roll takes a shot to the head.
Keane is trying to push Roll away but Roll has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Roll gets through Keane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Roll's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roll.
Keane misses with the head strike.
Roll scores with a nice hook to the head.
Roll blocking some punches.
Roll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roll misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Roll fails to land.
Roll is working Keane over against the cage.
Keane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Keane scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Roll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roll throws a punch but it's blocked by Keane.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roll.
Roll lands a shoulder strike.
Roll pushes Keane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Roll blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Roll.
Keane working aggressively here.
Keane swings wildly with an uppercut but Roll uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keane gets through Roll's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Roll struggles to land a body shot inside as Keane controls his hands.
Keane throws a head punch that misses.
Keane throws a head punch that misses.
Roll scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roll lands with a light punch inside.
Keane blocks a body shot from Roll.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roll blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keane.
Keane lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Keane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keane lands a shoulder strike.
Keane struggles to land a body shot inside as Roll controls his hands.
Roll misses with the head strike.
Keane is looking to break free of the clinch but Roll has double underhooks.
Roll blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keane has had enough of the clinch but Roll keeps him there for the moment.
Keane blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Roll - that landed with a thud.
Roll blocks an uppercut.
Roll working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Roll has a couple of punches blocked by Keane.
Roll lands punches inside but they're not really causing much 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 Rokken Roll will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Keane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Keane lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Keane comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Keane misses with a body shot.
Keane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roll.
Keane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roll.
Roll walks into a stiff left hand from Keane.
Keane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roll moves away.
Roll moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keane.
Roll throws a punch but it's blocked by Keane.
Roll lands a hook to the side of the head.
Keane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roll keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Keane's efforts to push away.
Roll lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keane breaks from the clinch.
Keane throws an off balance right hand
and Keane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roll slips under a jab from Keane.
Roll fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Keane - just one landing.
Keane misses with an uppercut
and Roll cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Keane throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Roll counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Keane connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Roll jabs at Keane's body.
Roll uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keane.
Roll tries to counter by clinching up but Keane breaks away and moves out of range.
Roll moves into the clinch successfully.
Roll scores with a shoulder strike.
Roll softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Keane tries to work over Roll's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roll lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keane looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Keane makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rokken Roll has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Keane tries to throw a body punch but Roll avoids it by throwing Keane back against the cage.
Roll lands a right hand that snaps the head of Keane backwards.
Keane lands a hook that snaps the head of Roll backwards.
Roll scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Keane.
A short right from Roll on the inside.
Roll lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Keane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roll prevents a body shot from Keane.
Keane's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Keane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Roll scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Keane misses with a punch on the inside.
Roll lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Keane backwards.
Roll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keane swings wildly with an uppercut but Roll uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roll throws a punch but it's blocked by Keane.
Keane working aggressively here.
Roll blocks a body shot from Keane.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keane.
Keane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roll backwards.
A shot in the inside from Keane.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keane working aggressively here.
Keane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roll misses with the head strike.
Roll blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keane working aggressively here.
Roll lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Keane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roll.
Keane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roll lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Keane.
Roll lands a hook to the side of the head.
Roll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Keane's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Keane has a couple of punches blocked by Roll.
Keane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Roll.
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!
Roll blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Keane.
Roll lands a body shot.
Keane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roll is leaning against Keane and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Roll blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roll misses with a punch on the inside.
Keane throws a punch but it's blocked by Roll.
Roll throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Keanes head.
Roll is working Keane over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Keane fails to land.
A short left from Roll.
Keane scores with a shoulder strike.
Roll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rolls head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roll working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Keane fails to land.
Roll digs a right hand into Keane's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Keane's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keane.
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 Rokken Roll will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Keane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Roll sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Roll is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Keane.
Roll ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Roll closes the distance and pushes Keane back into the cage.
Roll blocking some punches.
Keane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keane has a couple of punches blocked by Roll.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roll.
Roll blocking some punches.
Roll lands a hook that snaps the head of Keane backwards.
Roll lands a hook that snaps the head of Keane backwards.
Keane working aggressively here.
Keane's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Roll lands a body shot.
Roll lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Keane lands a shoulder strike.
Roll lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Roll lands a right hand that snaps the head of Keane backwards.
Keane misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Roll.
Roll has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Roll scores with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roll blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keane.
Roll lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Roll.
A head punch on the inside from Roll fails to land.
Keane prevents a body shot from Roll.
Keane takes a shot to the head.
Keane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keane throws a punch but it's blocked by Roll.
Keane has a couple of punches blocked by Roll.
Roll blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roll scores with a shot to the side of Keane's head.
Roll lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Keane backwards.
Roll cracks Keane with a nice body shot.
Roll has a couple of punches blocked by Keane.
Keane scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Roll.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roll throws a punch but it's blocked by Keane.
Keane misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roll misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roll scores with a nice hook to the head.
Keane has a couple of punches blocked by Roll.
Keane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Roll on the inside.
Keane's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Roll lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Roll has a couple of punches blocked by Keane.
Keane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Roll lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Keane backwards.
Roll throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Roll scores with a nice short uppercut.
Keane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roll throws a head punch that misses.
Roll makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Keane misses with some punches.
Keane misses with some punches.
Keane prevents a body shot from Roll.
Roll swings wildly with an uppercut but Keane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roll lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keane.
Roll lands a hook to the side of the head.
Keane working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roll.
Roll lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Roll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roll lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Keane takes a shot to the head.
Keane is rocked!
Keane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keane is still on wobbly legs! Can Roll finish him?
Keane swings wildly with an uppercut but Roll uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keane seems to have recovered his senses.
Keane has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Keane throws a punch but it's blocked by Roll.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keane.
Roll swings wildly with an uppercut but Keane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roll blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roll blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Roll.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roll misses with some punches.
Roll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roll blocking some punches.
Keane scores with a shot to the side of Roll's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roll digs a right hand underneath Keane's ribcage. Keane let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Roll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keane is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Roll gets through Keane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Roll's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Roll scores with a hook to the body.
Keane wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Roll has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Keane's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brett Keane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roll blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keane manages to break the clinch.
Brett Keane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keane tries to bum rush Roll with a series of wild strikes but Roll uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Keane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Roll is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keane.
Roll jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Keane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roll lands with a straight right. Keane didn't see that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rokken Roll showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Roll, 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rokken Roll!
Rokken Roll decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between CG Mannheim (ranked 5289 p4p, 6700 weight class) and Glenn Welch (ranked 232 p4p, 275 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, CG Mannheim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Glenn Welch!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mannheim misses with a straight right.
Mannheim throws a body shot but no joy.
Welch throws a right and a left that Mannheim avoids nicely.
Welch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mannheim moves away.
Mannheim is looking to counter punch.
Mannheim throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Welch feints the counter takedown.
Mannheim throws a hook to the side of Welch's head but Welch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mannheim tries to keep at a distance but Welch has taken the fight into the clinch.
Welch breaks the clinch.
Welch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mannheim counters with a stiff right hand.
Mannheim moves away from the strike by Welch.
A swing and a miss from Mannheim.
Welch drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mannheim defends it well.
Mannheim throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Welch throws a body shot but no joy.
Mannheim avoids a punch combination nicely.
Welch fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Welch fails in his attempt to clinch.
Welch misses with a straight left.
Mannheim is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Welch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mannheim.
Welch throws a body shot but no joy.
Mannheim throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Welch on the side of the head.
Welch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Welch defending well as Mannheim loads up on a big left hand.
Mannheim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Welch was well out of range. Poor timing from Mannheim.
Donk. Welch catches Mannheim right on the button with a cross.
Mannheim misses with a wild body shot.
Mannheim misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Welch.
No joy there for Mannheim, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Welch swings for the body but Mannheim moves out of range.
Welch fails with a takedown attempt.
Welch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mannheim looks to throw the jab but Welch is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Welch. Mannheim does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Mannheim tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mannheim with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mannheim swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Welch counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Welch seems to be working for a kimura but Mannheim defends the submission attempt.
Mannheim moves into full guard.
Mannheim looking to control.
Welch drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Welch jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Welch has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at EFC Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Mannheim is trying to control the position but Welch postures up.
Mannheim is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Welch defends well.
Welch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Welch sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mannheim pushes a forearm under Welch's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Welch is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). CG Mannheim!
CG Mannheim 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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