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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kai Kahanui (ranked 2616 p4p, 24533 weight class) and Salomon Mukunzi (ranked 351 p4p, 782 weight class). Mukunzi has chosen All We Got - Chance The Rapper as his entrance music. Kai Kahanui has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kai Kahanui!
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, Salomon Mukunzi!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Kahanui misses.
Mukunzi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kahanui misses with a hook. Mukunzi ducked under it nicely.
Mukunzi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kahanui.
Kahanui is looking for a counter combo.
Mukunzi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kahanui is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mukunzi.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mukunzi! But no joy.
Mukunzi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kahanui uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mukunzi.
It looked like Kahanui wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mukunzi throws a poor cross that misses
and Kahanui counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mukunzi thinking.
Mukunzi throws a body punch but Kahanui moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahanui turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kahanui misses with a left hand
and Mukunzi counters with a straight right hand.
Kahanui takes a swing at Mukunzi's ribcage but misses.
Kahanui ducks under a wild hook from Mukunzi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Mukunzi. That snapped Kahanui's head back.
Kahanui misses the body punch
and Mukunzi counters with a stiff right hand.
Mukunzi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kahanui was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kahanui clobbers Mukunzi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kahanui takes one on the button.
Mukunzi misses with a hook
enabling Kahanui to counter with a crisp jab.
Mukunzi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mukunzi misses with a looping left.
Kahanui connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mukunzi momentarily.
A jab from Mukunzi does it's job there.
 It looks like Kai Kahanui has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slapping leg kick lands for Kahanui.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kahanui can pounce on him.
Mukunzi misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Kahanui misses the target.
Kahanui avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kahanui slips under a jab.
Kahanui throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mukunzi throws a lazy uppercut
and Mukunzi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mukunzi swings for the body but Kahanui moves out of range.
Mukunzi lands the left hand.
Kahanui steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mukunzi.
Kahanui half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mukunzi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mukunzi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big left from Mukunzi misses.
It looks like Kahanui has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Kahanui with a hook.
Mukunzi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mukunzi thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch lands to the side of Mukunzi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kahanui throws a leg kick which misses Mukunzi's front leg but catches the back leg as Mukunzi tries to avoid it.
Crunch! Kahanui slams his shin into Mukunzi's torso.
Mukunzi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kahanui makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kahanui throws a right and a left that Mukunzi avoids nicely.
A little jabbing left from Mukunzi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kahanui tries to score with a low kick but Mukunzi moves his leg out of the way.
Mukunzi misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Mukunzi misses
and Kahanui counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mukunzi thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mukunzi checks a leg kick.
Mukunzi throws a lazy right hand but Kahanui sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kahanui throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mukunzi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mukunzi throws a jab but it's blocked by Kahanui.
Mukunzi blocks a jab.
Mukunzi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That kick from Kahanui tenderised Mukunzi's leg. Mukunzi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kahanui tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kahanui connects with a leg kick.
Kahanui fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mukunzi checks it well.
Kahanui dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mukunzi. That did some damage!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Kahanui dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kai Kahanui'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.
Mukunzi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kahanui looks to land a right hand but Mukunzi moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Mukunzi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mukunzi misses with an uppercut. Kahanui saw that one coming.
Kai Kahanui is winning the standup battle so far.
Kahanui avoids the body shot from Mukunzi.
As Mukunzi backs away, Kahanui returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mukunzi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kahanui works over Mukunzi's head and body with a nice combination.
Kahanui throws a leg kick but Mukunzi moved away.
Mukunzi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mukunzi blocks a head kick by Kahanui.
A little jabbing left from Mukunzi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kahanui is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mukunzi can do to turn this around?
Mukunzi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kahanui fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mukunzi just manages to avoid it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Mukunzi might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kahanui has got the better of the exchanges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mukunzi. Kahanui does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kahanui swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mukunzi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mukunzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kahanui lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mukunzi throws a jab when Kahanui was well out of range.
Kahanui is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kahanui takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mukunzi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kahanui finds it's way round the side to connect with Mukunzi's head.
Kahanui throws a wild body kick that Mukunzi sees coming a mile off.
A cross from Mukunzi lands.
Mukunzi misses with a hook
and Kahanui connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mukunzi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kahanui jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kahanui lands with a shot to the body.
Mukunzi misses with a looping left.
Mukunzi drops Kahanui with a beautiful combination! Kahanui stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mukunzi is looking for the KO!
 Kahanui is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mukunzi drops Kahanui with a big left hand! Kahanui is injured, injured bad! Mukunzi jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Salomon Mukunzi!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Calderwood (ranked 4262 p4p, 4327 weight class) and Benjamin Sisko (ranked 526 p4p, 530 weight class). The key to victory for Carlos Calderwood has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlos Calderwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benjamin Sisko!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calderwood will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Calderwood uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sisko.
Sisko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sisko has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sisko clinches with his opponent.
Calderwood tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sisko smiles and moves away.
Sisko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sisko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Calderwood scores with a head kick. Sisko tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Calderwood bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sisko shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Calderwood napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sisko working the body and head with strikes.
Sisko taking a breather here.
Calderwood definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sisko is looking to take a break and control but Calderwood is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sisko in side control lands a decent elbow.
Calderwood can't do much from the bottom here.
Calderwood defending against the ground and pound.
Sisko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Calderwood keeps working.
Sisko in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sisko misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Calderwood being controlled for a moment.
Sisko is trying to ground and pound but Calderwood uses the momentary lack of control by Sisko to regain half guard.
Sisko thows a huge punch but Calderwood dodges it nicely.
Sisko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sisko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sisko throwing shots but Calderwood is blocking nicely.
Sisko is controlling the pace.
Sisko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Calderwood defending well though.
Sisko is keen to just control but Calderwood is a slippery customer.
Sisko throwing shots but Calderwood is blocking nicely.
Sisko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Calderwood keeps working.
Calderwood trying to control from the bottom.
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.
Sisko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Calderwood's head.
Sisko is looking to pass Calderwood's guard but actually Calderwood recovers to full guard.
Sisko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Calderwood keeping full guard, as Sisko tries to pass.
Calderwood looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sisko content to stall in guard here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sisko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Calderwood swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Sisko dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Calderwood.
Sisko drives through with a takedown into Calderwood's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sisko wants to control from the top but Calderwood keeps moving.
Sisko controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sisko trying to control the position from guard on top but Calderwood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sisko 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calderwood escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sisko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sisko postures up in Calderwood's guard and throws a big left but Calderwood blocks it.
Sisko is working Calderwood over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Calderwood working a defensive guard but Sisko passes into half guard.
Calderwood is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sisko scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sisko moves into full mount! Calderwood won't be happy about that!
Sisko sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Sisko postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Calderwood looks a forlorn figure.
Sisko unloads with some shots from mount but Calderwood bucks and avoids them well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sisko punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sisko in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Sisko has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Calderwood's face.
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!
Sisko looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sisko working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sisko takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sisko working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sisko with shots to the head and body - Calderwood looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sisko looking to ground and pound but Calderwood is blocking nicely.
Sisko pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Sisko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sisko scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Calderwood taking shots to the head.
Sisko goes for an armbar but Calderwood turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Calderwood.
Sisko is controlling Calderwood's posture.
Sisko wants to control but Calderwood passes easily into half guard.
Sisko actively working from the bottom here.
Sisko is looking for a sweep. Calderwood is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sisko is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Calderwood is working for a kimura but Sisko is defending it quite comfortably.
Sisko moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sisko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Sisko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Sisko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Calderwood moves away.
Calderwood lands a head kick!
Calderwood tries to land a body kick
and Sisko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sisko.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calderwood keeping moving, preventing Sisko from controlling successfully.
Calderwood throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sisko forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sisko wants to pass to mount but Calderwood is defending the position.
Sisko seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Sisko seems content to control.
Sisko scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sisko frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Calderwood avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sisko.
Sisko lands with some strikes.
Sisko connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Sisko tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
BOOM! Sisko connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sisko putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sisko lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Calderwood hang on?
Sisko controlling his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Calderwood blocking the ground and pound.
Sisko prevents Calderwood from getting the reversal.
Sisko lands with some strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sisko cracks Calderwood with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sisko lands a nice shot to the head.
Sisko is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Calderwood can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Calderwood is rocked!
Sisko landing shots from mount.
Oh Calderwood is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Sisko! Calderwood is hurt baaadly! Sisko is firing away with more strikes - Calderwood is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benjamin Sisko!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Bukowski (ranked 4525 p4p, 3139 weight class) and Pinina Zhikova (ranked 532 p4p, 409 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charles Bukowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pinina Zhikova!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Bukowski. Those never looked like landing.
Zhikova shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bukowski sprawls well. Bukowski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zhikova gets slowly back to his feet.
Zhikova fails with a takedown attempt.
Bukowski with a nice cross.
Bukowski scores with a jab to the head.
Zhikova has his takedown stuffed
and Bukowski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Charles Bukowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pinina Zhikova.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bukowski.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Zhikova's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bukowski working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bukowski throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhikova is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhikova managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bukowski.
Bukowski trying to control the action but Zhikova is working from the bottom.
Zhikova defending against the ground and pound.
Bukowski trying to control the position but Zhikova is working away.
Bukowski is really struggling to control Zhikova but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Zhikova gets back to half guard.
Bukowski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zhikova trying to control from the bottom.
Zhikova keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Zhikova tries to get to full guard but Bukowski has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhikova keeping control of the position.
Bukowski trying to control the action but Zhikova is working from the bottom.
Zhikova keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zhikova manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bukowski controlling from the top position.
Zhikova pulls Bukowski in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bukowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Zhikova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zhikova is pulling down on Bukowski's head. It's preventing any offense from Bukowski, at least for the moment.
Zhikova looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bukowski is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhikova wants to stand but Bukowski is controlling the position.
Zhikova looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bukowski is one step ahead there.
Zhikova trying to control the position here.
Zhikova can't keep his opponent in guard - Bukowski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Zhikova keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Bukowski frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Zhikova really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhikova blocking the ground and pound.
Bukowski prevents Zhikova from getting the reversal.
Zhikova regains half guard.
Bukowski has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Zhikova is looking to improve his position.
Bukowski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bukowski slows the pace down in half guard.
Zhikova is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zhikova keeps trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Bukowski dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Zhikova fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zhikova is defended easily by Bukowski.
Bukowski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bukowski lands a nice looking body shot.
Zhikova gets a double leg takedown into Bukowski's guard.
Bukowski is trying to control the position but Zhikova postures up.
Zhikova pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bukowski is keeping the position for now.
Bukowski trying to control the position.
Bukowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Bukowski, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukowski working a defensive guard but Zhikova passes into half guard.
Zhikova controlling the action here.
Bukowski trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukowski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Zhikova is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bukowski is trying to keep Zhikova in close.
Zhikova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bukowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Zhikova engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bukowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zhikova wants to control from the top but Bukowski keeps moving.
Zhikova advances position into side control!
Bukowski is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bukowski gets back to half guard.
Bukowski tries to roll over but Zhikova keeps him under control.
Zhikova with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Zhikova is continuing to stall.
Bukowski is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Bukowski is trying to control but can't.
Zhikova is looking to advance position but Bukowski won't allow it.
Bukowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zhikova can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bukowski is in trouble now - Zhikova has advanced to mount!
Bukowski is desperately trying to improve his position but Zhikova has a good base and remains in mount.
Zhikova content just to control the position here.
Zhikova trying to control but Bukowski is having none of it.
Bukowski is controlling an arm, preventing Zhikova from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Zhikova sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bukowski is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhikova controlling the position easily from mount.
Bukowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zhikova sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Zhikova fails to move to back control.
Bukowski tries to hold on but Zhikova postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bukowski is working to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pinina Zhikova showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Bukowski tries to sprawl but Zhikova drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Zhikova is controlling the pace.
Bukowski wants to control but Zhikova is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhikova is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bukowski wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhikova content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bukowski is looking to improve his position.
Bukowski won't allow Zhikova to pass to mount.
Zhikova is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Zhikova prevents Bukowski from improving his position.
Zhikova trying to mount his opponent but Bukowski defends it.
Zhikova takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Zhikova looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Zhikova passes to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bukowski can't do much from the bottom here.
Bukowski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zhikova wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zhikova trying to control the action but Bukowski is working from the bottom.
Zhikova taking a breather here.
The adventures of Zhikova the control monster continue. Boring.
Bukowski is not content to let Zhikova control the position.
Zhikova controlling from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhikova trying to control the position but Bukowski is working away.
Bukowski is trying to get back to half guard.
Zhikova is looking to take a break and control but Bukowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zhikova moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zhikova wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bukowski keeps working.
Zhikova controlling from side mount.
Pinina Zhikova has got the better of the ground game so far.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bukowski is looking to reverse the position.
Bukowski struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pinina Zhikova comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zhikova 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pinina Zhikova!
A victorious Pinina Zhikova thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paavali Kontiainen (ranked 6775 p4p, 2741 weight class) and Kason Rose (ranked 625 p4p, 311 weight class). Kason Rose 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paavali Kontiainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kason Rose!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rose throws a looping overhand right but Kontiainen ducks down to avoid it.
Kontiainen misses with a looping left.
Rose throws a one two combo.
It looks like Paavali Kontiainen has been cut.
Rose swats away the attempt to clinch by Kontiainen.
Kontiainen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rose just misses with a punch to the body.
Kontiainen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kontiainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Rose.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kontiainen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kontiainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Rose.
Rose is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kontiainen is defending well.
Rose blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kontiainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Rose uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kontiainen misses with a body punch.
Rose takes a shot to the head.
Kontiainen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kontiainen scores with a hook to the body.
Kontiainen scores with a shot to the side of Rose's head.
A short right from Kontiainen.
Kontiainen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rose blocks a body shot from Kontiainen.
Rose tries to circle away but Kontiainen has him pinned against the cage.
Kontiainen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rose.
Rose blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kontiainen throws a head punch that misses.
Kontiainen misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kontiainen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kontiainen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kontiainen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rose backwards.
Good body shot from Kontiainen.
Rose looks winded!
Rose blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kontiainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Kontiainen lands with a right to the head.
Kontiainen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rose backwards.
Rose is trying to break free.
Rose has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kontiainen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rose can turn it around.
Kontiainen tries a body shot but Rose blocks it.
Kontiainen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rose has had enough of the clinch but Kontiainen keeps him there for the moment.
Rose tries to break the clinch but Kontiainen is controlling the position.
Kontiainen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rose backwards.
A short left from Kontiainen.
Kontiainen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kontiainen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kontiainen working aggressively here.
Kontiainen lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kontiainen fails to land.
Kontiainen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rose backwards.
Kontiainen misses with the head strike.
Kontiainen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kontiainen fails to land.
A frustrated look appears on Rose's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A body shot lands from Kontiainen.
Kontiainen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rose backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kontiainen.
Kontiainen throws a head punch that misses.
Rose is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rose is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kontiainen misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kontiainen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Kontiainen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kontiainen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kontiainen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kontiainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kontiainen is struggling to control the position.
Kontiainen lands a nice uppercut.
Kontiainen cracks Rose with a nice body shot.
Kontiainen can't find room to land a body shot as Rose controls the action.
Kontiainen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Roses head.
Kontiainen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kontiainen is pressed up against the cage. Rose has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kontiainen down to the mat. Kontiainen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Paavali Kontiainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kason Rose.
Kontiainen throws a poor cross that misses
and Rose counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kontiainen thinking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paavali Kontiainen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paavali Kontiainen'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.
Kontiainen cracks Rose with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Rose looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kontiainen finish him?
Rose takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
 Rose is rocked!
Rose circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Kontiainen. Rose falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Kontiainen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paavali Kontiainen!
Paavali Kontiainen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Schwonckl Diesel (ranked 2886 p4p, 2597 weight class) and Niklas Aho (ranked 376 p4p, 346 weight class). Diesel comes to the cage accompanied by Outerspass - Laufhaus. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Schwonckl Diesel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Niklas Aho!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aho gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Aho slips under a jab.
Diesel throws a nice looking combination but Aho bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aho drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diesel defends it well.
We've been told by Diesel's head coaches at Moondog Snaketime Castle that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A lazy left from Diesel finds it's target.
Diesel misses with a looping right.
Aho throws a sloppy head kick and Diesel moves out of range easily.
Diesel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Diesel throws a big shot that misses.
Aho was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Diesel lands with a right hand.
Aho has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Aho takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Diesel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Schwonckl Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Diesel throws a shot from downtown. Aho moves away and avoids it.
Aho staying out of range there.
Aho changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Diesel looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel gets a clinch.
Diesel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diesel works on Aho's body with a couple of short punches.
Aho looking to slow down the pace here.
Aho is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Diesel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Aho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diesel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diesel struggles to land a body shot inside as Aho controls his hands.
Diesel tries to throw a body punch but Aho avoids it by throwing Diesel back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Diesel.
Diesel can't find room to land a body shot as Aho controls the action.
Diesel tries to throw a body punch but Aho avoids it by throwing Diesel back against the cage.
Aho is trying to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diesel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aho manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Diesel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diesel is pressed up against the cage. Aho has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Diesel down to the mat. Diesel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Aho takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aho chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diesel can pounce on him.
Diesel throws a low kick but Aho moves out of range easily.
Diesel lands a nice looking body shot.
Aho scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diesel throws a right hand that Aho ducks under and follows up with a left that Aho also avoids with ease.
The fighters circling - Diesel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aho throws a leg kick but Diesel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Diesel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aho looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Aho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diesel scores with a punch to the head.
Diesel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Aho motions for Diesel to come forward. Aho throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab lands there for Diesel.
Aho takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Good standup being displayed there by Diesel as he connects with a hook.
Diesel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Diesel misses with a wild body shot.
Aho replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Diesel blocks it well.
Diesel gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Diesel fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aho tries for a takedown. No joy.
Schwonckl Diesel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Niklas Aho.
Diesel working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diesel tries to throw a body punch but Aho avoids it by throwing Diesel back against the cage.
Aho takes a shot to the head.
Diesel swings wildly with an uppercut but Aho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diesel throws a punch but it's blocked by Aho.
Diesel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aho.
Diesel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Aho.
A short uppercut from Diesel.
Aho wants a takedown.
Aho is trying to drag Diesel to the mat but Diesel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Schwonckl Diesel dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Diesel scores with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aho.
Diesel scoring well with a low kick there.
Aho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diesel.
A leg kick checked by Aho.
Aho takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Aho misses with a leg kick
and Aho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel tries to clinch up.
Diesel cracks Aho with a good jab.
Aho buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diesel looks to throw the jab but Aho is out of range.
A solid body kick from Diesel.
Diesel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aho can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aho throws a wild body kick that Diesel sees coming a mile off.
Aho fakes the leg kick and cracks Diesel in the body.
Diesel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Aho walks into a stiff left hand from Diesel.
Diesel throws a looping overhand right but Aho ducks down to avoid it.
Aho with the counter takedown but Diesel avoids it easily.
Aho slips under a jab.
Aho tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Diesel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aho has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Aho there as he acknowledges the shot.
Diesel avoids a kick to the body.
Diesel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aho.
Aho is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Aho thumps Diesel with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Aho.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diesel thuds a left hand into Aho's body.
Diesel takes the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diesel gets underhooks to prevent Aho's takedown attempt.
Diesel misses with a punch to the body.
Diesel lands a nice uppercut.
Diesel lands an uppercut.
Schwonckl Diesel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aho.
Diesel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diesel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diesel misses with a body punch.
Diesel pushes Aho back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Diesel fails to land.
Diesel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diesel can't find room to land a body shot as Aho controls the action.
Aho is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Aho is looking to take this one to the mat.
Diesel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aho is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diesel is defending well for now.
Diesel gets through Aho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diesel struggles to land a body shot inside as Aho controls his hands.
Diesel lands an uppercut.
Aho just leaning against Diesel, taking a breather.
Diesel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diesel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aho tries to score a body lock takedown but Diesel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Schwonckl Diesel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Niklas Aho.
Diesel is pressed up against the cage. Aho has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Diesel down to the mat. Diesel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diesel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Aho avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aho feints the counter takedown.
Diesel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diesel scores with a jab to the jaw.
A slow jab from Diesel misses its intended target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aho takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice straight punches there by Diesel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diesel.
Diesel misses with a straight right.
Diesel scores with a jab.
Aho is rocked!
Aho defending well as Diesel loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Diesel misses.
Diesel is looking to clinch.
Aho changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Schwonckl Diesel dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Diesel lands with a good body shot.
Diesel throws a right hand that misses
and Aho counters with a nice body kick.
Diesel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aho swats away the attempt to clinch by Diesel.
Aho moves out of range as Diesel strikes.
Aho is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Good work by Aho as he checks the leg kick.
And Aho tries to counter it with a takedown but Diesel pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Aho takes one to the side of the head.
Diesel throws a right hand that misses
so Aho counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aho trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aho drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aho jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Aho trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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 drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aho jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Diesel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Aho is controlling him.
Aho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diesel is keeping the position for now.
That's two 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.
Diesel has Aho pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Diesel throws a front kick that sends Aho stumbling back into the cage.
Aho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diesel.
And Aho tries to counter it with a takedown but Diesel pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Diesel moves to clinch but Aho breaks away
and Aho counters with a shoot takedown. Diesel fights it but they end up in guard.
Aho drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aho jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Diesel pulls Aho in close to prevent any damage.
Diesel wants to sweep here but Aho controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diesel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Diesel tries to get out of the position.
Diesel trying to control the position here.
Aho tries to free his leg and advance position but Diesel is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diesel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aho advances position into side control!
Diesel holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Aho goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Diesel rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Aho's guard! Nice work there by Diesel!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diesel won't allow Aho to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwonckl Diesel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aho working for a triangle but Diesel defends it easily.
Niklas Aho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diesel defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Niklas Aho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Diesel has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Schwonckl Diesel!
Schwonckl Diesel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between White Widow (ranked 1624 p4p, 3349 weight class) and Sam Salter (ranked 173 p4p, 309 weight class). Salter is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dead Or Alive. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, White Widow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sam Salter!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Widow looks to score with a jab to the body but Salter is just out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Salter is defended easily by Widow.
Widow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Salter moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Widow.
Salter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salter shoots in looking for a takedown. Widow tries to sprawl out of it but Salter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Widow manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
White Widow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Salter.
Salter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Widow pinned against the cage. Widow gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Salter shoots and misses
enabling Widow to counter with a crisp jab.
Widow stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Widow wants it to stay on the feet.
Widow lands a left and a right that send Salter crashing to the mat, dazed. Widow thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 It looks like Sam Salter has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salter has his takedown stuffed
and Widow counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Widow comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Salter with a lazy takedown attempt
and Widow counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice takedown defense from Widow. No joy for Salter on that attempt.
Widow lands with a straight right. Salter didn't see that one coming.
Salter tries for a takedown but Widow circles away easily
and Widow counters with a nice uppercut.
Widow scores with a nice strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salter fails with the takedown
and Widow counters with a right hand to the body.
Salter gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Widow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Widow cracks Salter with an open hand slap.
Nice takedown defense from Widow. No joy for Salter on that attempt.
Salter tries for a takedown but Widow circles away easily
enabling Widow to counter with a crisp jab.
Salter looks winded!
Salter with a lazy takedown attempt
and Widow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Salter shoots and misses
and Widow counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Widow is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Salter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salter tries for a takedown but Widow circles away easily
and Widow counters with a nice body shot.
Widow lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Widow cracks a nice hook into Salter's ribs.
Salter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Salter there as he acknowledges the shot.
Salter walks into a stiff left hand from Widow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
White Widow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam Salter's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Salter with a poor takedown
and Widow counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Salter shoots for a takedown but Widow saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Widow throwing a counter right hand but Salter manages to avoid it.
Sam Salter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Salter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
White Widow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Salter.
Salter shoots for a takedown but Widow saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Salter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Widow scores with a hook.
Salter is rocked!
Sam Salter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Widow cracks Salter on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Salter falls backwards against the cage. Widow follows up with more strikes that drop Salter to his knees. Widow keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Salter! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). White Widow!
White Widow seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Sam Salter was interviewed post fight and said 'I think I'll just go kill myself now.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dick Niaz (ranked 2172 p4p, 2634 weight class) and Demolition Smash (ranked 252 p4p, 301 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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dick Niaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Demolition Smash!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smash misses with a body shot.
Smash throws a right hand that misses
and Niaz counters with a shoot takedown. Smash fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Niaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Smash is retaining full guard.
Niaz has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Niaz wants to control from the top but Smash keeps moving.
Smash is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Niaz wants to pass the guard but Smash is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Smash is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smash can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Niaz controls the pace.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smash can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Niaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Smash is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smash throws a leg kick that is checked
and Niaz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Niaz.
Niaz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Niaz swings around for an armbar but Smash sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Niaz's guard.
Niaz controlling Smash's posture.
Niaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smash passes Niaz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Niaz is pressing down on Smash's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Smash avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smash's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Niaz has his hands on Smash's head, controlling the position.
Smash postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Niaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smash trying to control the position from guard on top but Niaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Niaz has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Smash should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Niaz has tightened it up now! Smash should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dick Niaz!
A very excited looking Dick Niaz made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juki Allu (ranked 2632 p4p, 1583 weight class) and Tavaris Fulton (ranked 300 p4p, 182 weight class). Fulton has chosen In My Projects as his entrance music. Tavaris Fulton 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 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, Juki Allu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tavaris Fulton!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allu throws a hook but Fulton avoids it easily.
Fulton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Allu lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Tavaris Fulton has been cut.
Fulton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Allu.
Allu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fulton was well out of range. Poor timing from Allu.
Fulton looks to throw the jab but Allu is out of range.
Fulton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Fulton.
Allu thuds a left hand into Fulton's body.
Allu throws a lazy uppercut
and Fulton counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Juki Allu has been cut.
Allu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Allu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fulton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Allu throws a hook but Fulton avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Allu.
Fulton defending well as Allu loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Fulton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jab, jab by Allu - just one landing.
Fulton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That has opened up Tavaris Fulton's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fulton throws out a powerful jab.
Allu keeps the fight on the outside.
Juki Allu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Allu digs a good hook to Fulton's body.
Allu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Allu sizes up Fulton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fulton lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Allu scores with a nice strike.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Fulton 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.
Fulton takes a swing at Allu's ribcage but misses.
Allu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looks like Allu has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Nice uppercut lands for Fulton. That snapped Allu's head back.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fulton.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allu connects with a solid leg kick.
Allu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fulton tries to clinch but Allu is having none of it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Allu.
The cut above Tavaris Fulton's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fulton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Allu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allu connects with the punch.
Allu connects with a jab.
Tavaris Fulton's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Allu lands a big right hand that sends Fulton crashing to the mat! Allu stays standing though and waves Fulton back to his feet!
Fulton is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tavaris Fulton's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Juki Allu!
Tavaris Fulton spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm not happy about it, but I'll get back in the gym in the next few days. I want to fight again as soon as I can. That's what I do. I fight for the fans as often as I can. Thank you!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Groundskeeper Willie (ranked 993 p4p, 1877 weight class) and Guy Leblond (ranked 113 p4p, 199 weight class). Guy Leblond has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Groundskeeper Willie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Guy Leblond!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leblond wants to clinch but Willie slips to the side
and Willie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Willie slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Leblond fails with the takedown
and Willie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've been told by Willie's head coaches at London MMA Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Crunch! Leblond slams his shin into Willie's torso.
Leblond thows a leg kick but Willie checks it
letting Willie counter with a right hand.
Leblond misses with a takedown
and Willie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leblond darts in trying to clinch
enabling Willie to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leblond takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Leblond drives through with a takedown into Willie's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Leblond trying to control the position from guard on top but Willie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Leblond's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Willie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leblond can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Leblond controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leblond got a little sloppy there for a moment and Willie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Leblond has managed to get both his arms back between Willie's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leblond is looking to work some ground and pound but Willie has wrist control.
Leblond chips away with some ground and pound.
Leblond landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Leblond's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Leblond throws a big elbow that misses.
Willie has an active guard here but Leblond has managed to pass into half guard.
Willie on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willie trying to hold on to Leblond's head to control him but Leblond postures up.
Leblond working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Leblond is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Leblond working the head and body with strikes.
My spies in Hey Steves Fight Shack inform me that Leblond has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Leblond looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Willie taking some punishment here, with Leblond in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leblond drops an elbow to the side of Willie's head.
Leblond lands with a punch from half guard.
Willie is rocked!
Willie wants to get back to his feet.
Oh Willie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leblond working over Willie with some ground and pound. Willie looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Willie has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Leblond escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Leblond!
Leblond working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Willie seems to have got his legs back now.
Leblond working the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Guy Leblond dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Leblond closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Willie quickly recovers to half guard.
Leblond looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Willie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Leblond.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leblond lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Willie wants to control but Leblond is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leblond lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Willie has hold of Leblond's hands but Leblond slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Leblond looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Willie with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Willie looking for submissions off his back.
Leblond landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Leblond working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Leblond is taking a breather. Willie 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leblond is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Willie wants to get back to his feet.
Leblond scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Willie is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Leblond has latched onto it... Big trouble! Leblond pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Willie is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Leblond!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Guy Leblond!
Guy Leblond is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Guy Leblond, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Tucker (ranked 777 p4p, 1457 weight class) and Kiso Kisei (ranked 115 p4p, 196 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Charles Tucker has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Charles Tucker seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Tucker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kiso Kisei!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kisei misses with a right hand
and Tucker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kisei misses with a hook. Tucker ducked under it nicely.
We've been told by Tucker's head coaches at The House Of Pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kisei lands a really nice looking cross but Tucker seems unphased.
Tucker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kisei walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kisei throws an overhand right that lands on Tucker's shoulder, as Tucker tries to avoid the shot.
Tucker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kisei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kisei moves out of range as Tucker strikes.
Kisei misses with a hook.
Tucker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tucker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kisei moves away.
Jab by Tucker.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kisei thumps Tucker with a low kick.
Tucker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker is looking to clinch but Kisei is avoiding it.
Tucker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kisei's hands.
Tucker scores with a hook to the body. Kisei takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tucker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tucker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tucker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tucker lands a jab to the head.
Tucker lands with a cross.
Tucker works Kisei's body with a nice hook.
A shot to the liver by Tucker. Beautiful body shot.
Tucker misses with a straight left.
Kisei misses with a right hand
and Tucker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch lands to the side of Tucker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kisei takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tucker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kisei slips under a jab from Tucker.
Tucker looks to score with a jab to the body but Kisei is just out of range.
Tucker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tucker scores with a jab.
Tucker moves into range and clinches up with Kisei.
Tucker breaks the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Tucker there.
Tucker connects with a body shot.
Kisei throws a right hand that misses
and Tucker counters with a nice right hand that sends Kisei toppling to the canvas! Kisei scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Tucker finish him?!
Kisei is rocked!
Tucker lands an uppercut, right on the button! Kisei tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charles Tucker!
Charles Tucker retains his light heavyweight title!
A less than humble Charles Tucker misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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