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TK 11: Surma PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Morekwat Mawutzinin (ranked 3485 p4p, 6055 weight class) and Sylvester Malone (ranked 429 p4p, 549 weight class). Morekwat Mawutzinin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Morekwat Mawutzinin!
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, Sylvester Malone!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malone throws a push kick but Mawutzinin slaps the foot to one side.
Mawutzinin gets a clinch.
Mawutzinin misses with some punches.
Malone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mawutzinin gets through Malone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Malone.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mawutzinin.
Mawutzinin takes a shot to the head.
Mawutzinin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Malone is defending well for now.
Malone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malone.
Malone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mawutzinin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Malone swings wildly with an uppercut but Mawutzinin uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mawutzinin misses with a punch to the body.
Mawutzinin lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mawutzinin.
Mawutzinin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malone misses with the head strike.
Mawutzinin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mawutzinin blocking some punches.
Malone misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mawutzinin.
Malone blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Malone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mawutzinin's elbow.
Malone misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mawutzinin.
Malone scores with a hook to the body.
Malone swings wildly with an uppercut but Mawutzinin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malone throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Mawutzinin.
Mawutzinin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mawutzinin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mawutzinin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mawutzinin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malone avoiding damage as Mawutzinin throws knees to the body.
Malone misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mawutzinin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malone.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mawutzinin.
Malone misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Mawutzinin.
Malone lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malone struggles to land a body shot inside as Mawutzinin controls his hands.
Mawutzinin lands an elbow inside that Malone shrugs off.
Mawutzinin lands an uppercut.
Mawutzinin misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Mawutzinin.
Malone working aggressively here.
Mawutzinin misses with a punch on the inside.
Malone misses with a punch on the inside.
Malone avoiding damage as Mawutzinin throws knees to the body.
Mawutzinin pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Mawutzinin on the inside.
Mawutzinin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mawutzinin missing with knees to the body.
Malone misses with a punch on the inside.
Malone lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malone.
Malone throws a punch but it's blocked by Mawutzinin.
Malone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mawutzinin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Malone tries to throw a body punch but Mawutzinin avoids it by throwing Malone back against the cage.
Malone avoiding damage as Mawutzinin throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Malone fails to land.
Mawutzinin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malone misses with some punches.
Mawutzinin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mawutzinin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Malone.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mawutzinin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mawutzinin.
Mawutzinin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Malone fails to land.
Malone has a couple of punches blocked by Mawutzinin.
Mawutzinin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mawutzinin missing with knees to the body.
Mawutzinin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mawutzinin's elbow.
A short left from Mawutzinin.
Mawutzinin blocking some punches.
Mawutzinin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mawutzinin swings wildly with an uppercut but Malone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mawutzinin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malone lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mawutzinin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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 Morekwat Mawutzinin will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mawutzinin drives through and clinches with Malone against the cage.
Mawutzinin struggles to land a body shot inside as Malone controls his hands.
Malone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mawutzinin blocks a body shot from Malone.
Malone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malone misses with a punch on the inside.
Mawutzinin blocking some punches.
Malone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mawutzinin 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.
Mawutzinin has Malone pressed against the cage.
Malone lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Malone fails to land.
Mawutzinin gets through Malone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mawutzinin throws a punch but it's blocked by Malone.
Malone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mawutzinin blocks an uppercut.
Mawutzinin blocking some punches.
Mawutzinin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone throws a head punch that misses.
Malone blocks an elbow strike from Mawutzinin.
Malone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mawutzinin misses with a punch to the body.
Malone misses with a punch on the inside.
Mawutzinin working aggressively here.
Mawutzinin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mawutzinin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malone has a couple of punches blocked by Mawutzinin.
Morekwat Mawutzinin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Malone throws a punch but it's blocked by Mawutzinin.
Mawutzinin throws a head punch that misses.
Mawutzinin blocking some punches.
Mawutzinin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mawutzinin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mawutzinin blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Malone on the inside.
Malone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mawutzinin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malone lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mawutzinin trying to land knees to the body.
Mawutzinin blocks an uppercut.
Mawutzinin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mawutzinin blocks a body shot from Malone.
Mawutzinin lands a nice elbow.
Mawutzinin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mawutzinin lands a right hand.
Mawutzinin lands an elbow inside that Malone shrugs off.
Mawutzinin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mawutzinin lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mawutzinin.
A short left from Mawutzinin.
Mawutzinin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Malone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mawutzinin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mawutzinin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Malone being controlled against the cage.
Mawutzinin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mawutzinin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Malone misses with the head strike.
Mawutzinin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Malones head.
Mawutzinin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mawutzinin scores with a shoulder strike.
Mawutzinin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malone avoiding damage as Mawutzinin throws knees to the body.
Mawutzinin can't find room to land a body shot as Malone controls the action.
Mawutzinin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mawutzinin trying to land knees to the body.
Mawutzinin misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Malone fails to land.
Malone scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Mawutzinin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mawutzinin.
Mawutzinin misses with a punch to the body.
Malone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Malone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone has a couple of punches blocked by Mawutzinin.
Malone throws a punch but it's blocked by Mawutzinin.
Malone tries to throw a body punch but Mawutzinin avoids it by throwing Malone back against the cage.
Mawutzinin pushes Malone back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mawutzinin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mawutzinin lands an elbow just above Malone 's eye.
Mawutzinin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malone's elbow.
Malone misses with some punches.
Malone scores with a nice hook to the head.
Malone throws a head punch that misses.
Mawutzinin lands with a left to the head.
Mawutzinin throws a punch but it's blocked by Malone.
Mawutzinin working aggressively here.
Mawutzinin works on Malone's body with a couple of short punches.
Mawutzinin lands an elbow inside that Malone shrugs off.
Mawutzinin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Morekwat Mawutzinin dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Mawutzinin tries to clinch up
and Malone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Malone lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mawutzinin staying out of range there.
Mawutzinin wants to clinch up but Malone keeps it at a distance.
Mawutzinin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mawutzinin wants to clinch but Malone slips to the side
and Malone counters with a crisp right hand that drops Mawutzinin! Malone lets Mawutzinin back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Mawutzinin is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malone with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mawutzinin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Malone - the referee stops the clock and Mawutzinin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Malone. Mawutzinin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mawutzinin ducks under a wild hook from Malone.
Malone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mawutzinin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Malone throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Malone connects with a solid leg kick.
Malone lands a nice looking body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mawutzinin tries to clinch but Malone moves away
and Malone counters with a nice right hand that sends Mawutzinin toppling to the canvas! Mawutzinin scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Malone finish him?!
Oh Mawutzinin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Malone scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice body kick there by Malone.
Malone feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Mawutzinin collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sylvester Malone!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gael Grappler (ranked 792 p4p, 2304 weight class) and DJ Killeshaw (ranked 123 p4p, 325 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gael Grappler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, DJ Killeshaw!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killeshaw is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grappler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Grappler rushes Killeshaw and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Grappler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Killeshaw.
Grappler lands a nice elbow.
 It looks like DJ Killeshaw has been cut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Grappler.
Grappler gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Killeshaw looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grappler lands with a punch from half guard.
Grappler with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Grappler is nestled in close to Killeshaw, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That has opened up DJ Killeshaw's cut even more.
Grappler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Killeshaw's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grappler is controlling the pace.
Grappler working the head and body with strikes.
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.
Grappler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Killeshaw's head.
Killeshaw looking for submissions off his back.
Killeshaw has hold of Grappler's hands but Grappler slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Grappler 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.
Grappler sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Killeshaw wants to improve his position but Grappler is controlling well.
Grappler working over Killeshaw with some ground and pound. Killeshaw looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The cut above DJ Killeshaw's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at DJ Killeshaw's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gael Grappler!
An out of breath Gael Grappler thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Piper (ranked 3260 p4p, 5015 weight class) and Wu Tseng Yan (ranked 406 p4p, 535 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 Las Vegas, Peter Piper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wu Tseng Yan!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piper lands a jab.
Piper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Yan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Piper definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Piper closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Piper struggles to land a body shot inside as Yan controls his hands.
Piper prevents a takedown attempt there.
Yan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Piper gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Yan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Piper prevents it.
Peter Piper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wu Tseng Yan.
Piper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yan's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Piper after a bit of a struggle.
A right handed body shot lands from Piper.
Piper misses with the head strike.
Piper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yan backwards.
 Yan is rocked!
Piper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Piper.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piper misses with the head strike.
Piper is pressed up against the cage. Yan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Piper down to the mat. Piper avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Yan gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Piper gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Piper!
Peter Piper took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, FUClothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clobbering Time Silvia (ranked 5924 p4p, 4657 weight class) and Nicholas Brisson (ranked 578 p4p, 514 weight class). Nicholas Brisson 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Clobbering Time Silvia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nicholas Brisson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silvia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brisson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brisson lands a jab to Silvia's midsection.
Silvia slips a straight right by Brisson.
A telegraphed right hand from Brisson misses the target.
Silvia darts in and clinches Brisson up against the cage.
Brisson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Brisson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silvia throws an elbow but it misses.
Brisson tries to circle away but Silvia has him pinned against the cage.
A short left from Brisson.
Silvia misses with a knee to the head.
Silvia with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Silvia tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brisson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Silvia misses with a knee strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Silvia with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silvia missing with knees to the body.
Silvia tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Brisson digs a right hand into Silvia's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Silvia's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brisson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silvia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brisson connects with a right hand. Silvia shakes it off.
Silvia takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brisson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Silvia finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Brisson's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Silvia falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicholas Brisson!
A less than humble Nicholas Brisson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Obel Ixtlan (ranked 1475 p4p, 3321 weight class) and Josiah Frank (ranked 192 p4p, 393 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Obel Ixtlan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josiah Frank!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ixtlan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ixtlan needs to keep his hands up - Frank had a free shot at his head there.
 It looks like Obel Ixtlan has been cut.
Frank scores with a nice right hand.
Frank uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Frank connects with a body shot.
Frank scores with a body shot.
Frank throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Frank.
Frank throws a hook to the side of Ixtlan's head but Ixtlan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ixtlan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Frank backs up against the cage.
It looks like Josiah Frank 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!
Ixtlan takes a swing at Frank's ribcage but misses.
Ixtlan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Frank stalks Ixtlan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ixtlan's face. Ixtlan staggers backwards, shaken.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Frank does it's job there.
Frank lands a nice hook to Ixtlan's body. Ixtlan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Frank ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ixtlan doesn't manage to clinch there - Frank circles away.
Frank has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ixtlan tries to clinch up but Frank circles away and keeps his distance.
Ixtlan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Frank fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Frank fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ixtlan is breathing heavily.
Frank scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Frank jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ixtlan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Frank.
Frank scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frank jabs Ixtlan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank throws a hook but Ixtlan avoids it easily.
Frank lands a really nice looking cross but Ixtlan seems unphased.
Frank lands a nice hook to Ixtlan's body. Ixtlan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ixtlan moves away from the strike by Frank.
Ixtlan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Frank.
Obel Ixtlan's cut is getting worse.
Ixtlan takes one on the button.
Nice shot lands for Frank.
Ixtlan is rocked!
Frank lands a nice shot to the body.
Oh Ixtlan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Frank darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Ixtlan's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Frank before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Josiah Frank!
Josiah Frank seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johann Jinglehimer (ranked 5461 p4p, 4227 weight class) and Francisco Pizarro (ranked 514 p4p, 469 weight class). Johann Jinglehimer 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 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, Johann Jinglehimer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Francisco Pizarro!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jinglehimer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pizarro counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pizarro.
We've been hearing reports that Jinglehimer has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Pizarro lands an elbow inside.
Pizarro lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Pizarro.
Pizarro lands a nice elbow.
A hook to the body from Pizarro.
Jinglehimer is breathing heavily.
Pizarro lands an elbow that stopped Jinglehimer in his tracks for a moment.
Pizarro lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pizarro managing to block the knees to the body from Jinglehimer.
Pizarro lands an elbow that stopped Jinglehimer in his tracks for a moment.
Pizarro lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pizarro lands an elbow that stopped Jinglehimer in his tracks for a moment.
Jinglehimer tries to pull guard but Pizarro holds him up against the cage and eventually Jinglehimer drops back down to his feet.
Jinglehimer takes an elbow to the temple.
Pizarro lands an elbow that stopped Jinglehimer in his tracks for a moment.
Pizarro lands an elbow inside.
Jinglehimer takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pizarro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pizarro lands an elbow that stopped Jinglehimer in his tracks for a moment.
Pizarro lands an elbow just above Jinglehimer 's eye.
Pizarro lands a damaging elbow.
A short uppercut from Pizarro.
Jinglehimer takes an elbow to the forehead.
A right handed body shot lands from Pizarro.
Pizarro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pizarro lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pizarro lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pizarro.
Jinglehimer is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pizarro gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Oh Jinglehimer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice elbow from Pizarro.
Pizarro lands a damaging elbow.
Jinglehimer takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pizarro pushes Jinglehimer against the cage. Pizarro is working some dirty boxing. Pizarro pushes off with a quick right hook! Jinglehimer goes down! Jinglehimer tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Pizarro moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francisco Pizarro!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabe Rudabaugh (ranked 23770 p4p, 23977 weight class) and Pacho Herrera (ranked 644 p4p, 637 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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gabe Rudabaugh !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pacho Herrera!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Herrera.
Herrera misses with a takedown attempt
and Rudabaugh counters by moving into the clinch.
Herrera blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Herrera looking for a takedown.
Gabe Rudabaugh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pacho Herrera.
Rudabaugh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice sprawl there from Herrera as Rudabaugh shoots in.
Herrera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rudabaugh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Herrera leaves Rudabaugh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Herrera gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herrera missing with knees to the body.
Rudabaugh goes for a takedown in the clinch but Herrera prevents it.
Rudabaugh taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rudabaugh 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Herrera closes the distance and clinches.
Rudabaugh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Herrera moves into the clinch successfully.
Rudabaugh lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Herrera.
Rudabaugh manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Herrera wants to stand but Rudabaugh is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herrera won't allow Rudabaugh to get back to his feet.
Herrera really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rudabaugh . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Herrera preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rudabaugh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rudabaugh might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rudabaugh keeping moving, preventing Herrera from controlling successfully.
Herrera connects with a couple of short punches.
Rudabaugh wants to sweep here but Herrera controlling him for the moment.
Rudabaugh is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Herrera presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Herrera jumps into guard, dragging Rudabaugh to the mat.
Rudabaugh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Herrera is keeping the position for now.
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!
Herrera wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herrera has his foot on Rudabaugh 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rudabaugh works his way back into a safe position though.
Rudabaugh looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rudabaugh trying to control the position from guard on top but Herrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Herrera wants to sweep here but Rudabaugh controlling him for the moment.
Rudabaugh thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Herrera pulls Rudabaugh in to control the position.
Herrera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rudabaugh looks for a takedown but Herrera sprawls well.
No joy there for Herrera, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rudabaugh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Herrera gets a clinch.
Herrera drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rudabaugh prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rudabaugh can't get the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Herrera has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rudabaugh after a bit of a struggle.
Herrera breaks the clinch.
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 Gabe Rudabaugh will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rudabaugh shoots in looking for a takedown. Herrera tries to sprawl out of it but Rudabaugh keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Herrera manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rudabaugh . Herrera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Herrera getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A head kick by Herrera - that's a beauty! Rudabaugh is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Herrera can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Pacho Herrera!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hendrix Cabrera (ranked 3056 p4p, 2518 weight class) and Mucak Shanikov (ranked 415 p4p, 351 weight class). Hendrix Cabrera could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mucak Shanikov's chin.
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192
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hendrix Cabrera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mucak Shanikov!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabrera lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cabrera misses with a looping left.
Cabrera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shanikov moves away.
Shanikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Cabrera misses with an uppercut.
Cabrera misses with an uppercut. Shanikov saw that one coming.
A low kick from Cabrera misses
and Shanikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Hendrix Cabrera has been cut.
Cabrera looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cabrera closes the distance and clinches.
Shanikov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cabrera lands an uppercut.
Cabrera scores with a shot to the side of Shanikov's head.
A head punch on the inside from Cabrera fails to land.
Shanikov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cabrera smiles and moves away.
Jab, jab by Cabrera - just one landing.
Cabrera dips to his left and cracks Shanikov with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cabrera just misses with a punch to the body.
Cabrera uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrera ducks under a wild hook from Shanikov.
Cabrera looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cabrera tries to clinch there but Shanikov circles away.
A little jabbing left from Shanikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cabrera slips a straight right by Shanikov.
Cabrera looks to throw the jab but Shanikov is out of range.
Cabrera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shanikov walks into a jab.
Shanikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cabrera was well out of range. Poor timing from Shanikov.
Hendrix Cabrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shanikov throws a hook to the side of Cabrera's head but Cabrera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cabrera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shanikov throws a lazy body kick
and Cabrera counters with a right hand to the body.
Shanikov throws a lazy right hand but Cabrera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cabrera rushes Shanikov and presses him up against the cage.
Cabrera works on Shanikov's body with a couple of short punches.
Shanikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Shanikov.
Shanikov misses with a leg kick.
Cabrera moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cabrera lands a body shot.
Shanikov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cabrera uses from the top position.
Shanikov is looking for a triangle here but Cabrera uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Cabrera just content to control the position.
Shanikov tries to improve position but can't.
Shanikov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cabrera off and has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Shanikov's arms.
Cabrera turns into Shanikov and is now in his guard.
Cabrera showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shanikov can't keep his opponent in guard - Cabrera advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cabrera keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Shanikov wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shanikov actively working from the bottom here.
Shanikov gets full guard.
Cabrera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shanikov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cabrera has managed to get both his arms back between Shanikov's legs - danger averted.
Shanikov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cabrera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shanikov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cabrera passes into side control.
Cabrera is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Shanikov's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hendrix Cabrera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hendrix Cabrera's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cabrera chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good work by Shanikov as he checks the leg kick.
Cabrera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cabrera changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cabrera with a jab.
Shanikov tries a head kick but it misses.
Shanikov misses with a body kick.
Cabrera fires out a quick counter leg kick but Shanikov just manages to avoid it.
Cabrera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shanikov can do to turn this around?
Shanikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Cabrera lands a jab to the nose.
Shanikov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cabrera can pounce on him.
Cabrera scores with a sloppy right hand. Shanikov should have avoided that one.
Cabrera lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cabrera clinches up with Shanikov and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cabrera lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cabrera lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shanikov backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cabrera.
Shanikov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cabrera smiles and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrera blocks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Shanikov.
Shanikov ducks under a wild hook from Cabrera.
Cabrera fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shanikov.
Shanikov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cabrera. Cabrera obviously looking to wear him down.
Cabrera takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cabrera lands an overhand right.
Cabrera lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hendrix Cabrera is winning the standup battle so far.
Shanikov throws a head kick that half lands.
Cabrera is looking to clinch but Shanikov is avoiding it.
A swing and a miss from Cabrera.
Cabrera ducks under a wild hook from Shanikov.
Cabrera jabs at Shanikov's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cabrera misses with a body shot.
Shanikov throws a big counter head kick but Cabrera avoids it with no problem.
Shanikov throws the left hand but Cabrera avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shanikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shanikov throws a hook but Cabrera avoids it easily.
Cabrera has managed to clinch.
Cabrera swings wildly with an uppercut but Shanikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shanikov misses with a body punch.
Shanikov prevents a body shot from Cabrera.
Shanikov misses with some punches.
Shanikov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shanikov blocking some punches.
Shanikov tries to pull guard but Cabrera forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hendrix Cabrera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mucak Shanikov.
Shanikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shanikov pulls guard.
Shanikov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cabrera controls the pace.
Cabrera pushing down on Shanikov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cabrera perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shanikov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shanikov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shanikov is trying to maintain the position but Cabrera is very close to passing his half guard.
Cabrera keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cabrera seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Hendrix Cabrera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cabrera is thwarting Shanikov's attempts to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shanikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A shot to the liver by Cabrera. Beautiful body shot.
Shanikov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cabrera.
Cabrera misses with an uppercut. Shanikov saw that one coming.
Cabrera lands a really nice looking cross but Shanikov seems unphased.
Cabrera tries to clinch but Shanikov moves out of range.
Shanikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab lands there for Cabrera.
Cabrera tries a low kick but Shanikov avoids it.
Cabrera connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shanikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shanikov walks into a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hendrix Cabrera dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hendrix Cabrera's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Cabrera with a nice calf kick.
Shanikov misses with a hook. Cabrera ducked under it nicely.
Shanikov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cabrera lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cabrera instigates a clinch.
Hendrix Cabrera has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shanikov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cabrera to keep the fight standing.
Shanikov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cabrera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shanikov.
Cabrera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cabrera swings wildly with an uppercut but Shanikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cabrera.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Cabrera.
Shanikov is rocked!
Nice body punch from Cabrera - that landed with a thud.
Shanikov is still on wobbly legs! Can Cabrera finish him?
A right hook to the body lands for Cabrera.
Cabrera pushes Shanikov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shanikov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cabrera 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.
Cabrera throws a big uppercut that drops Shanikov! More strikes from Cabrera and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Shanikov lies dazed against the cage as Cabrera celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hendrix Cabrera!
Hendrix Cabrera bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Hooyao (ranked 2221 p4p, 2007 weight class) and Glover Levangasti (ranked 277 p4p, 254 weight class). Glover Levangasti has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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225
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andre Hooyao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Glover Levangasti!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Levangasti closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hooyao's guard.
Levangasti is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Levangasti connects with a couple of short punches.
Levangasti works over Hooyao with some ground and pound from guard.
Levangasti must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Levangasti trying to control the position from guard on top but Hooyao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Levangasti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hooyao escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Levangasti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hooyao is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levangasti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hooyao looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hooyao is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Levangasti trying to control the position from guard on top but Hooyao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levangasti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Levangasti postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hooyao has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Levangasti can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Levangasti controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Levangasti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hooyao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hooyao is looking for a triangle but Levangasti pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Levangasti trying to control the position from guard on top but Hooyao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Levangasti showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hooyao has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Levangasti is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hooyao.
Hooyao tries to improve position but can't.
Hooyao is working hard here to advance position.
Hooyao manages to get back to half guard.
Hooyao wants to control but Levangasti is keeping busy.
Levangasti is taking a breather. Hooyao 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Levangasti trying to control from half guard but Hooyao is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Levangasti looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hooyao with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice strikes from Levangasti there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Levangasti lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Levangasti there.
Hooyao makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hooyao.
Hooyao looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Levangasti landing some decent shots from guard.
Hooyao is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Levangasti controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levangasti scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hooyao is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Levangasti wants to control from the top but Hooyao keeps moving.
Hooyao working for submissions but it's allowed Levangasti to get to half guard.
Levangasti slows the pace down in half guard.
Hooyao is looking to control Levangasti's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hooyao avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hooyao wants to improve his position but Levangasti is controlling well.
Levangasti working the head and body with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Glover Levangasti dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hooyao throws a body shot but no joy.
Hooyao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Levangasti now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hooyao wants to clinch but Levangasti slips to the side
and Hooyao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hooyao wants to clinch.
Levangasti unleashes a big counter combination but Hooyao bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Andre Hooyao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Levangasti decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Levangasti is controlling the pace.
Hooyao is staying active underneath Levangasti, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooyao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hooyao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Levangasti pulls his head out easily.
Hooyao is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levangasti scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hooyao is looking to improve his position.
Hooyao with the active half guard here but Levangasti passes nicely into side control.
Hooyao tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Levangasti wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hooyao is trying to control Levangasti's posture but Levangasti avoids it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Levangasti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hooyao is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levangasti moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hooyao is looking for a sweep.
Levangasti landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Levangasti controlling from side mount.
Hooyao is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hooyao is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hooyao tries to bench press Levangasti off him but Levangasti keeps the position.
Levangasti cracks Hooyao with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Levangasti working the ground and pound from side control.
Hooyao is not content to let Levangasti control the position.
Levangasti is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hooyao can't do much from the bottom here.
Hooyao tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hooyao sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hooyao looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hooyao manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Levangasti advances position into side control!
Hooyao wants to control but Levangasti postures up.
Levangasti is working Hooyao over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hooyao tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hooyao struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hooyao is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Glover Levangasti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hooyao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Levangasti feints and as Hooyao raises his hands in defense, Levangasti changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Levangasti slips nicely into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Levangasti lands a nice short elbow.
Hooyao taking some punishment here, with Levangasti in his half guard.
Hooyao taking some punishment here, with Levangasti in his half guard.
Nice strikes from Levangasti there.
Hooyao is rocked!
Hooyao is refusing to be controlled, as Levangasti sits in half guard.
Oh Hooyao is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hooyao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Levangasti pulls his head out easily.
Hooyao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Levangasti pulls his head out easily.
Hooyao seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Levangasti.
Hooyao actively working from the bottom here.
Levangasti controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hooyao looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Levangasti lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Levangasti tries to pass to full mount but Hooyao defends it.
Hooyao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Levangasti moves into full mount! Hooyao won't be happy about that!
Levangasti controlling the pace for now.
Glover Levangasti 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.
Let's hope that Levangasti 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.
Hooyao tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Levangasti controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hooyao is trying to escape the mount.
Levangasti sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hooyao is trying desperately to improve position.
Levangasti avoids the attempt from Hooyao to control.
Levangasti controlling the pace for now.
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.
Hooyao is in all sorts of trouble here.
Levangasti takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hooyao is looking to get to half guard.
Levangasti controlling from mount.
Hooyao is looking to get to half guard.
Levangasti controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Levangasti.
Andre Hooyao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hooyao keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Glover Levangasti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Levangasti has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glover Levangasti!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie IV (ranked 1247 p4p, 1830 weight class) and Huber Schlesien (ranked 37 p4p, 55 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Charlie IV!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Huber Schlesien!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
IV moves out of range as Schlesien strikes.
IV takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Schlesien swings away with a body shot that misses
and IV counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Schlesien scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Schlesien walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Schlesien closes the distance looking to clinch
letting IV counter with a right hand.
IV uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schlesien.
IV rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Schlesien counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Charlie IV has been cut.
Schlesien ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
IV misses with a straight right.
Schlesien throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schlesien has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Schlesien misses with a body shot.
IV looks to land a left hand but Schlesien moved out of range nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schlesien lands a nice hook to IV's body. IV takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big right from IV misses.
A little jabbing left from Schlesien on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
IV throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Schlesien swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Schlesien lands a right hook to the body.
IV throws an overhand right that lands on Schlesien's shoulder, as Schlesien tries to avoid the shot.
IV throws out a loose jab but Schlesien uses good head movement to avoid it.
IV misses with a straight right.
Schlesien scores with a nice head shot.
IV rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Schlesien counters with a left to the body.
IV throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Schlesien counters with a straight right hand.
Schlesien lands an overhand right.
IV throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schlesien sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Schlesien defending well as IV loads up on a big left hand.
Schlesien throws out a loose jab but IV uses good head movement to avoid it.
IV was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Decent striking displayed by Schlesien there.
IV is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A slow jab from IV misses its intended target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schlesien bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
IV avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Schlesien lands with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from IV misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Schlesien! But no joy.
Schlesien throws a shot to the body.
Schlesien lands a big shot that drops IV! Can he finish him?
IV is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schlesien passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Oh IV is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Schlesien wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by IV, who protects the arm well.
Schlesien stands up and beckons IV to his feet.
IV seems to have got his legs back now.
IV displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schlesien throws out the jab.
IV is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Schlesien moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Huber Schlesien!
Huber Schlesien is the new super heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Huber Schlesien started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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