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DMMA 66: Magrath vs Harakka PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frank Rizzo (ranked 4008 p4p, 4129 weight class) and Satoshi Ekaku (ranked 354 p4p, 360 weight class). Satoshi Ekaku will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frank Rizzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Satoshi Ekaku!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Ekaku.
Rizzo attempts a counter takedown but Ekaku avoids it well and moves away.
The fighters circling - Rizzo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ekaku takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rizzo blocks a low kick nicely.
Rizzo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ekaku tries a low kick but Rizzo avoids it.
Rizzo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rizzo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ekaku is not content to let Rizzo control the position.
Rizzo looking to control but instead Ekaku has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Rizzo trying to control the action but Ekaku is working from the bottom.
Rizzo throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ekaku to regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ekaku works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ekaku being controlled here, momentarily.
Rizzo postures up in Ekaku's guard and throws a big left but Ekaku blocks it.
Rizzo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rizzo throws an elbow that misses. Ekaku uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rizzo's guard. Nice move by Ekaku!
Rizzo trying to keep a closed guard but Ekaku is proving a slippery customer.
My spies in Tosen's Home for Lost Boys inform me that Ekaku has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rizzo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ekaku gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku stopping the sweep attempt from Rizzo.
Ekaku being controlled here momentarily.
Rizzo trying to keep a closed guard but Ekaku is proving a slippery customer.
Ekaku sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rizzo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ekaku's guard.
Rizzo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rizzo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ekaku keeping moving, preventing Rizzo from controlling successfully.
Rizzo is really struggling to control Ekaku but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A low kick from Ekaku is predictable there
and Rizzo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rizzo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rizzo throwing strikes from guard but Ekaku blocks nicely.
Ekaku avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rizzo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rizzo wants to control from the top but Ekaku keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rizzo tries to free his leg and advance position but Ekaku is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Rizzo dominated that round.
That's time! Rizzo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ekaku lands a head kick. Rizzo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rizzo blocks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Rizzo misses the target.
Ekaku walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rizzo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Satoshi Ekaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekaku throws a leg kick
and Rizzo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rizzo ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.
Rizzo misses with a looping left.
Rizzo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ekaku tries to score with a low kick but Rizzo moves his leg out of the way.
Ekaku throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ekaku goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ekaku's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rizzo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ekaku scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rizzo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekaku looking to control.
Rizzo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rizzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekaku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rizzo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ekaku can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ekaku can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rizzo controls the pace.
Rizzo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ekaku looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rizzo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rizzo looking to sit in guard and control but Ekaku gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rizzo is trying to keep Ekaku in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ekaku is stalling in the full guard.
Rizzo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ekaku is aware though and is defending well.
Rizzo working for submissions but it's allowed Ekaku to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rizzo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Rizzo here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Ekaku sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ekaku's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ekaku throws a low kick but Rizzo avoids it.
Ekaku looks to land a body kick but Rizzo moved away.
Rizzo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rizzo throws a good cross that connects.
Nice body punch from Rizzo.
Rizzo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ekaku.
Ekaku delivers a nice body kick.
Ekaku misses with a leg kick
and Rizzo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ekaku's guard.
Rizzo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rizzo wants to pass the guard but Ekaku is keeping the position.
Rizzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekaku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ekaku tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rizzo throwing strikes from guard but Ekaku blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Rizzo dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Rizzo moves out of range as Ekaku throws a body kick.
Rizzo throws a series of punches but Ekaku moves out of range.
Ekaku feints a counter leg kick.
Rizzo avoids a kick to the body.
Ekaku moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ekaku takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ekaku throws a lazy right hand but Rizzo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rizzo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rizzo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ekaku misses with a low kick as Rizzo jumps back.
Ekaku swings for the body but Rizzo moves out of range.
Rizzo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rizzo throws a body punch but Ekaku moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku throws a leg kick which misses Rizzo's front leg but catches the back leg as Rizzo tries to avoid it.
Rizzo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ekaku fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Satoshi Ekaku seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rizzo tries to clinch up.
Ekaku only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ekaku connects with a solid leg kick.
Rizzo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ekaku's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ekaku pulls Rizzo in close to prevent any damage.
Ekaku keeping moving, preventing Rizzo from controlling successfully.
Ekaku avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rizzo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rizzo trying to control but Ekaku is working from the bottom.
Rizzo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Frank Rizzo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two 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.
Rizzo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ekaku throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ekaku is looking to score with low kicks.
Ekaku throws a leg kick but Rizzo checks it.
Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rizzo.
Ekaku thinks about the counter body kick.
Ekaku throws a leg kick but Rizzo checks it.
Ekaku throws a leg kick
and Rizzo counters with a single leg into guard. Ekaku didn't expect that.
Rizzo wants to control from the top but Ekaku keeps moving.
Rizzo tries to free his leg and advance position but Ekaku is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku wants to sweep here but Rizzo controlling him for the moment.
Ekaku controlling the position.
Rizzo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ekaku swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ekaku working a defensive guard here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rizzo swings for the body but Ekaku moves out of range.
Ekaku throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ekaku misses with a low kick.
Ekaku throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
An inside leg kick lands from Ekaku.
Ekaku goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rizzo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rizzo catches Ekaku with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rizzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekaku moves away.
Rizzo throws a body punch but Ekaku moves out of range.
Frank Rizzo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice defenses there by Ekaku.
The fighters circling - Ekaku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Rizzo misses its intended target.
Ekaku tries a quick counter leg kick but Rizzo is wise to it.
Rizzo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ekaku keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Satoshi Ekaku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ekaku is staying active underneath Rizzo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Rizzo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rizzo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Rizzo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Halfdan Ulfgeirsson (ranked 3795 p4p, 3612 weight class) and Curtis Rome (ranked 439 p4p, 422 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Halfdan Ulfgeirsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Curtis Rome!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ulfgeirsson swings for the body but Rome moves out of range.
A slow jab from Ulfgeirsson misses its intended target.
Rome keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Rome was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rome ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice sprawl there from Ulfgeirsson as Rome shoots in.
Ulfgeirsson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rome keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ulfgeirsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rome moves out of range as Ulfgeirsson strikes.
Ulfgeirsson sets himself, and Rome steps forward looking for the clinch! Ulfgeirsson avoids it this time.
No joy there for Ulfgeirsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Despite the aggression on Rome's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ulfgeirsson misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rome is defended easily by Ulfgeirsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rome tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ulfgeirsson swivels and escapes.
A little feinted left hand from Ulfgeirsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Halfdan Ulfgeirsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Curtis Rome.
Good standup being displayed there by Ulfgeirsson as he connects with a hook.
Halfdan Ulfgeirsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rome.
Ulfgeirsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rome shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ulfgeirsson as he avoids it easily.
Rome slips under a jab.
Ulfgeirsson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ulfgeirsson wants it to stay on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Ulfgeirsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ulfgeirsson swings widly with a right hand
and Rome counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rome looking to score a takedown here. Ulfgeirsson is defending well but Rome drives through and ends up in Ulfgeirsson's guard.
Rome is looking to stand up but Ulfgeirsson won't let him.
Rome is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rome loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rome pushes down on Ulfgeirsson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rome is looking to advance position but Ulfgeirsson won't allow it.
Ulfgeirsson tries to kick Rome off but Rome keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ulfgeirsson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rome is working away from the top position though.
Ulfgeirsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rome is looking to advance position but Ulfgeirsson won't allow it.
Ulfgeirsson trying to control but Rome postures up.
Rome is looking to advance position but Ulfgeirsson won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rome is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ulfgeirsson is just riding it out for now. Rome eventually gives up the hold.
Rome 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ulfgeirsson is looking to control Rome's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ulfgeirsson avoid being mounted?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Halfdan Ulfgeirsson dominated that round.
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.
Rome ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ulfgeirsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rome can do to turn this around?
Rome shoots in for a double leg but Ulfgeirsson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ulfgeirsson throws a hook to the side of Rome's head but Rome sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rome closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ulfgeirsson circles away.
Ulfgeirsson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rome to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ulfgeirsson is trying to keep Rome in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rome passes Ulfgeirsson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rome thows a huge punch but Ulfgeirsson dodges it nicely.
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.
Rome passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ulfgeirsson!
Ulfgeirsson is controlling an arm, preventing Rome from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Ulfgeirsson reaches up to try and control the position but Rome seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Ulfgeirsson rolls and tries to escape and now Rome has his back!
Rome is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ulfgeirsson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ulfgeirsson for a finish.
Ulfgeirsson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Well, with Rome on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Ulfgeirsson is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rome has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Ulfgeirsson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Ulfgeirsson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ulfgeirsson tries to break free.
Our spies down at at The Jungle Room inform us that Rome has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Rome is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ulfgeirsson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Rome working for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ulfgeirsson is trying to defend against the choke here but Rome has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Rome Tightens the hold and Ulfgeirsson taps out furiously! Rome displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Curtis Rome!
Curtis Rome really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Redemption ink logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Kostov (ranked 2474 p4p, 3314 weight class) and Leevi Saros (ranked 335 p4p, 430 weight class). Saros has chosen Marko Hietala - Stones as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pavel Kostov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leevi Saros!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kostov tries to keep at a distance but Saros has taken the fight into the clinch.
Saros lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Saros lands a shoulder strike.
Saros blocks an uppercut.
Saros lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kostov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kostov takes a shot to the head.
Kostov looking to slow down the pace here.
Kostov stalling against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Saros misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saros tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saros lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Saros blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kostov breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saros. Kostov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saros swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kostov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kostov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kostov just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Saros on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saros shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Saros uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kostov.
Saros has Kostov up against the cage in a clinch.
Saros can't find room to land a body shot as Kostov controls the action.
Saros digs a right hand underneath Kostov's ribcage. Kostov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Saros lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kostov.
Kostov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Saros lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Saros tries to work over Kostov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kostov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saros scores with a nice head shot.
Saros misses with a wild body shot.
Saros fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saros uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kostov.
Kostov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Saros. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saros wants to clinch.
Kostov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Saros closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kostov.
Saros misses with a punch to the body.
Saros blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kostov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saros's elbow.
Kostov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kostov lands a shot to the body.
Saros blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kostov.
Saros prevents a body shot from Kostov.
Saros tries a body shot but Kostov blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kostov presses Saros against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Saros misses with a body punch.
Saros tries to throw a body punch but Kostov avoids it by throwing Saros back against the cage.
Saros swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saros tries a body shot but Kostov blocks it.
Kostov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kostov stalling the fight.
A head punch on the inside from Saros fails to land.
Saros misses with a punch to the body.
Kostov prevents a body shot from Saros.
Kostov misses with the head strike.
Kostov throws a head punch that misses.
Kostov digs a right hand underneath Saros's ribcage. Saros let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kostov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kostov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kostov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Saros blocking some punches.
Kostov lands with a light punch inside.
Saros goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saros struggles to land a body shot inside as Kostov controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kostov tries to throw a body punch but Saros avoids it by throwing Kostov back against the cage.
Saros misses with some punches.
Saros tries to throw a body punch but Kostov avoids it by throwing Saros back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Saros as Kostov tries to tie him up.
Kostov has had enough of the clinch but Saros keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saros.
Kostov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kostov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saros backwards.
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!
Kostov breaks from the clinch.
Saros tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kostov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saros gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kostov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Saros or not.
Saros misses with a body punch.
Saros swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saros's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Saros doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saros tries to work over Kostov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kostov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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 Pavel Kostov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kostov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kostov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Saros uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kostov.
Kostov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Saros is out of range and Kostov settles back down.
And Saros tries to counter it with a takedown but Kostov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kostov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kostov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Saros momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Kostov.
Kostov takes one to the chin there.
Saros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pavel Kostov is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kostov looks to land a combination but Saros avoids it well.
Saros shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saros controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saros is keen to just control but Kostov is a slippery customer.
Saros slows the pace down in half guard.
Saros wants to take a breather but Kostov is having none of it.
Saros trying to pass the guard but Kostov defending well.
Saros is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kostov is just riding it out for now. Saros eventually gives up the hold.
Still in half guard, Saros seems content to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's two 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.
Kostov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Saros stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kostov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saros controlling from the top position.
Kostov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Saros manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kostov advances to half guard.
Saros is refusing to be controlled, as Kostov sits in half guard.
Kostov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Saros is looking to improve his position.
Kostov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saros can do to turn this around?
Kostov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saros keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kostov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Saros is trying to maintain the position but Kostov is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saros moves into the clinch.
Kostov working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Kostov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Saros uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kostov has time to react.
Saros doesn't manage to clinch there - Kostov circles away.
Kostov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Saros has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kostov misses with a body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Saros.
Saros shoots for a double leg takedown but Kostov sprawls well. He's pushed Saros's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kostov with a hook.
Saros has taken the fight to the clinch.
Saros working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Saros tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saros misses with a punch on the inside.
Kostov tries to break free but Saros pushes him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Kostov.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kostov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Kostov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kostov trying to stall but Saros improves his position.
Kostov lands with a short shot to the head.
Kostov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Kostov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Saros can't find room to land a body shot as Kostov controls the action.
A frustrated look appears on Kostov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kostov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saros backwards.
Kostov lands a shot to the body.
Kostov lands a shoulder strike.
Saros tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kostov's elbow.
Kostov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saros blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pavel Kostov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Saros goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kostov prevents it.
Good body shot from Kostov.
Kostov misses with a punch on the inside.
Saros lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Kostov - that landed with a thud.
Saros drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kostov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pavel Kostov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leevi Saros.
Kostov looking to stall.
Leevi Saros has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kostov scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Kostov lands with a light punch inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Kostov.
Kostov taking a breather.
Saros is looking to take this one to the mat.
Saros goes for a takedown attempt but Kostov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kostov fakes the leg kick and cracks Saros in the body.
Kostov slips a jab from Saros.
Kostov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Saros throws an overhand right that lands on Kostov's shoulder, as Kostov tries to avoid the shot.
Kostov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Saros tries to clinch but Kostov moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kostov lands with a hook. Saros tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kostov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Saros is able to avoid easily.
Saros doesn't manage to clinch there - Kostov circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kostov.
Kostov connects with a right hand. Saros shakes it off.
A jab from Saros misses.
Saros throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Saros tries to close the distance and clinch but Kostov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kostov blocks a jab.
Saros fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kostov throws a head kick that misses.
Saros drives through and clinches with Kostov against the cage.
Saros misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kostov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saros misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kostov is struggling to control the position.
Saros lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Kostov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kostov working aggressively here.
Kostov lands a nice uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Kostov.
Kostov throws a head punch that misses.
Kostov lands an uppercut.
Saros tries a body shot but Kostov blocks it.
Saros swings wildly with an uppercut but Kostov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saros doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kostov manages to break the clinch.
Kostov is looking to score with low kicks.
Saros tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kostov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Kostov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pavel Kostov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kostov lands a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavel Kostov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kostov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pavel Kostov!
A relieved looking Pavel Kostov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Leevi Saros was interviewed post fight and said 'A man can't outlast whatever he's made. Tonight my opponent extended this inevitability beyond the realms of mine. Congratulations.
Rise or fall, we get up and keep grinding. And grinding, the constant movement, never ends. I will return.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Never Hurry (ranked 1530 p4p, 2541 weight class) and Art Bowers (ranked 204 p4p, 312 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Never Hurry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Art Bowers!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowers misses with a right hand
and Hurry counters with a nice right hand that sends Bowers toppling to the canvas! Bowers scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hurry finish him?!
 It looks like Art Bowers has been cut.
Bowers misses with a shot to the body
and Hurry counters with a big right hand! Oh Bowers is in trouble here! Hurry follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Never Hurry!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Never Hurry made sure he mentioned Altitude Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Sisko (ranked 1766 p4p, 2584 weight class) and Niklas Aho (ranked 233 p4p, 328 weight class). Niklas Aho has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benjamin Sisko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Niklas Aho!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sisko. Aho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aho is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Aho gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sisko misses with an uppercut. Aho saw that one coming.
Aho slips under a jab.
Aho throws a sloppy head kick and Sisko moves out of range easily.
Sisko looks to land a right hand but Aho moved out of range.
Aho feints the counter takedown.
Aho throws a head kick that misses
and Sisko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aho tries to close the distance and clinch but Sisko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sisko misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aho throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Aho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sisko.
Sisko throws a hook but Aho blocks it.
Sisko throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sisko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sisko misses with a hook to the body
and Aho counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sisko is adopting a defensive guard.
Aho wants to control from the top but Sisko keeps moving.
Aho trying to move into half guard but instead Sisko has managed to sweep!
Sisko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sisko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sisko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aho 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.
Aho being controlled here, momentarily.
Aho keeping full guard, as Sisko tries to pass.
Sisko controlling from the top position.
Sisko advances position into side control!
Sisko tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sisko has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aho is not content to let Sisko control the position.
Sisko is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Aho is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Aho is trying to control Sisko's posture but Sisko avoids it.
Aho regains half guard.
Aho wants to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing that Sisko has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Sisko is looking to advance position but Aho won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sisko performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Aho has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Sisko is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sisko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sisko in particular looking to stall.
Aho tries to roll over but Sisko keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sisko is nestled in close to Aho, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Sisko dominated that round.
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.
Aho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aho is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aho takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sisko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sisko misses with a looping left.
Aho drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sisko defends it well.
Aho takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aho tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sisko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sisko misses with a series of wild punches.
Aho tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sisko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aho.
Benjamin Sisko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sisko swings for the body but Aho moves out of range.
Aho takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sisko swings for the body but Aho moves out of range.
Sisko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sisko cracks a nice hook into Aho's ribs.
Aho swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Aho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sisko.
Aho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aho tries to clinch but Sisko moves out of range.
Sisko misses with a body shot.
Sisko swings for the body but Aho moves out of range.
Aho throws a sloppy head kick and Sisko moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aho moves forwards but Sisko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sisko scores with a decent looking hook.
Sisko throws a body shot but no joy.
Sisko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aho.
Sisko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aho is looking to slow Sisko down with leg kicks.
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 throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sisko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aho can do to turn this around?
Aho throws a head kick that misses.
Good leg kick by Aho.
Sisko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sisko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aho was well out of range. Poor timing from Sisko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aho fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sisko.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sisko. Aho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aho changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sisko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aho was well out of range. Poor timing from Sisko.
Sisko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aho with the counter takedown but Sisko avoids it easily.
Aho scores with a head kick. Sisko tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Donk. Sisko catches Aho right on the button with a cross.
Benjamin Sisko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sisko misses with an uppercut
and Aho counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Aho passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Aho wants to control but Sisko is keeping him busy.
Aho is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sisko is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sisko is holding Aho down, trying to stall.
Sisko is looking to reverse the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Niklas Aho has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aho tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sisko can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Sisko dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sisko misses with a body shot.
Sisko looks to land a left hand but Aho moved out of range nicely.
Aho takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Aho avoids the body shot from Sisko.
Aho with the counter takedown but Sisko avoids it easily.
Crunch! Aho slams his shin into Sisko's torso.
Sisko throws a body shot but no joy.
And Aho tries to counter it with a takedown but Sisko pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sisko swings for the body but Aho moves out of range.
Aho feints the counter takedown.
Sisko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aho moves away.
Aho changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Benjamin Sisko is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sisko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sisko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Aho avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sisko misses with an uppercut.
Aho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sisko.
Sisko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sisko throws a right and a left that Aho avoids nicely.
Aho with the counter takedown but Sisko avoids it easily.
A big left from Sisko misses.
Sisko misses with a wild body shot.
Aho defending well as Sisko loads up on a big left hand.
Sisko swings for the body but Aho moves out of range.
Aho slips a straight right by Sisko.
Sisko throws a hook but Aho blocks it.
Aho tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sisko throws a body punch but Aho moves out of range.
Niklas Aho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sisko is looking to wear down Aho with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aho throws a sloppy head kick and Sisko moves out of range easily.
Aho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sisko.
Sisko takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sisko misses with a hook.
Sisko throws a lazy right hand but Aho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aho throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sisko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aho stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Aho takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sisko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aho drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sisko defends it well.
Sisko gets tackled into the cage by Aho. Aho maintains the clinch.
Benjamin Sisko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sisko scores with a hook to the body.
Sisko wants to break free but Aho has control.
Aho throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sisko breaks the clinch.
Sisko throws a shot to the body.
Sisko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aho with the counter takedown but Sisko avoids it easily.
Sisko misses with a body shot.
Aho avoids the body shot from Sisko.
Sisko lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sisko scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sisko misses with a looping left.
Sisko throws an off balance right hand
and Aho counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aho loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aho is still trying to improve position.
Sisko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aho throwing strikes but missing.
Aho missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aho drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sisko dives on top into guard.
Sisko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sisko has managed to get both his arms back between Aho's legs - danger averted.
Aho striking off his back but it's not causing Sisko any problems.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benjamin Sisko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sisko, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjamin Sisko!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Slinger (ranked 1321 p4p, 1838 weight class) and Kristof Pardi (ranked 148 p4p, 197 weight class). Slinger comes to the cage accompanied by Hail Mary. The crowd seem to be enjoying Pardi's choice of entrance music: Party Boy Theme. Kristof Pardi will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Patrick Slinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kristof Pardi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slinger shoots in looking for a takedown. Pardi tries to sprawl out of it but Slinger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pardi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A big right from Pardi misses.
Pardi scores with a jab.
Pardi throws a jab when Slinger was well out of range.
Pardi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slinger moves away.
Pardi moves out of range of the body kick.
Pardi wants to clinch up but Slinger keeps it at a distance.
Slinger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pardi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Slinger drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pardi sprawls and moves away.
Pardi moves out of range of the leg kick from Slinger.
Pardi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinger fails to land the takedown.
Pardi misses with a looping right.
Slinger looks for a takedown but Pardi sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Slinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slinger throws a head kick but Pardi moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slinger shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Slinger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pardi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pardi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pardi misses with a hook.
Slinger slips under a jab from Pardi.
Slinger scores with a head kick.
Pardi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pardi throws an overhand right that lands on Slinger's shoulder, as Slinger tries to avoid the shot.
Pardi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Slinger's head.
Pardi tries to clinch there but Slinger circles away.
Pardi lands a glancing blow to the side of Slinger's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slinger throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Slinger avoids the body shot from Pardi.
Pardi throws a hook but Slinger avoids it easily.
Kristof Pardi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pardi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pardi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pardi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pardi leaves Slinger with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pardi moves out of range of the body kick.
Pardi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pardi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Slinger trying to control but Pardi postures up.
Pardi wants to control but Slinger is keeping him busy.
Slinger is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pardi pulls his head out easily.
Pardi is controlling the pace.
Ground and pound from Pardi.
Slinger has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Pardi. Oh but Slinger has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Pardi goes limp - he's gone! Slinger jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Patrick Slinger!
Patrick Slinger decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Kristof Pardi had this to say: 'That was intense. REALLY intense. Well, not really intense. But pretty intense (https://youtu.be/OhbPPy4TuYI)'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Maurits Assndrop (ranked 999 p4p, 1223 weight class) and Ispa Hunt (ranked 117 p4p, 131 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 2, fighting out of New York, Maurits Assndrop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ispa Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assndrop wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Assndrop ducks down to avoid it.
Assndrop uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Hunt has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Assndrop just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been told by Assndrop's head coaches at Blacktalians MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice cross by Assndrop.
Hunt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hunt throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Assndrop counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hunt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Assndrop ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice cross by Assndrop.
Assndrop scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hunt in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt avoids the body shot from Assndrop.
Assndrop throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunt.
Assndrop ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Assndrop was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ispa Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. Assndrop does a little dance to reset his feet.
Assndrop has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hunt.
Hunt takes a swing at Assndrop's ribcage but misses.
Assndrop throws out a leg kick but Hunt moves out of range and Assndrop only half commits.
Hunt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Assndrop is looking to wear down Hunt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Assndrop turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assndrop checks a low kick from Hunt.
Hunt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Assndrop throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hunt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Assndrop.
Hunt throws a lazy uppercut
and Assndrop counters with a right hand to the body.
Assndrop takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hunt throws the left hand but Assndrop avoids the punch easily.
Hunt slips a jab from Assndrop.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Assndrop ducks down to avoid it.
Assndrop misses with a low kick.
Hunt misses with the combination.
Assndrop dips to his left and cracks Hunt with an uppercut!
Hunt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Assndrop on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Assndrop checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hunt throws an off balance right hand
and Assndrop counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assndrop connects with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Hunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Assndrop ducks down to avoid it.
Hunt walks into a stiff left hand from Assndrop.
Assndrop blocks a head kick by Hunt.
Hunt misses with a low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Assndrop there.
Hunt lands a nice shot to the body.
Assndrop dodges the punch combination from Hunt.
Assndrop swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hunt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Assndrop on the side of the head.
Hunt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hunt throws a wild body kick that Assndrop sees coming a mile off.
Hunt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Assndrop lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assndrop's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hunt under the eye.
Assndrop lands a jab to the nose.
Assndrop throws a leg kick but Hunt moved away.
Hunt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hunt lands a lovely overhand right.
 It looks like Maurits Assndrop has been cut.
Assndrop throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt misses with an uppercut. Assndrop saw that one coming.
Hunt scores with a sloppy right hand. Assndrop should have avoided that one.
Assndrop scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hunt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hunt throws a lazy body kick
and Assndrop counters with a straight right hand.
Hunt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hunt connects with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Assndrop scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hunt doesn't seem bothered though.
Assndrop is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hunt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Assndrop counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Assndrop scores with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assndrop cracks Hunt with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hunt takes a swing at Assndrop's ribcage but misses.
Assndrop swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Assndrop ducks right into an uppercut from Hunt.
Hunt throws a jab when Assndrop was well out of range.
Assndrop turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Assndrop uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hunt has time to react.
Assndrop scores with a jab.
Hunt throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Assndrop counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab lands there for Hunt.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunt misses the target.
An inside leg kick lands from Assndrop.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Assndrop with a nice calf kick.
Assndrop thuds his right hand into Hunt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Assndrop lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maurits Assndrop dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maurits Assndrop's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hunt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Assndrop slips a straight right by Hunt.
Hunt misses with a straight left.
Assndrop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hunt can do to turn this around?
Good work by Assndrop as he checks the leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Assndrop tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Assndrop displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunt throws out the jab.
Assndrop was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Hunt might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Assndrop has got the better of the exchanges.
Assndrop throws a big shot that misses.
Hunt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Assndrop throws out a powerful jab.
Hunt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hunt in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Assndrop digs a good hook to Hunt's body.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Assndrop.
Hunt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Assndrop can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assndrop lands with a nice body punch.
Hunt throws a lazy right hand but Assndrop sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Assndrop wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hunt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Assndrop.
Hunt looks for the body kick but Assndrop saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assndrop with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Assndrop moves away.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Assndrop displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunt throws out the jab.
Assndrop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Hunt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Assndrop.
Hunt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circling - Hunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Assndrop feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Assndrop cracks Hunt with a good jab.
The fighters circling - Hunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Assndrop misses the target.
Hunt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hunt misses with a straight left.
Assndrop checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hunt misses with a right hand
and Assndrop counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Assndrop.
A big left from Hunt misses.
Hunt scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assndrop throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hunt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Assndrop takes a jab right on the kisser.
Assndrop uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Assndrop connects with the punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Assndrop lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hunt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hunt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hunt tries to land a front kick but Assndrop steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hunt with a nice cross.
Assndrop tests Hunt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hunt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maurits Assndrop is winning the standup battle so far.
Assndrop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Assndrop feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hunt cracks Assndrop with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Assndrop sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It looked like Assndrop was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hunt.
Assndrop connects with an inside leg kick.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. Assndrop does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assndrop tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Assndrop.
Assndrop scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Assndrop.
Assndrop misses with a looping right.
Hunt misses with a straight right.
Assndrop on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt throws a hook but Assndrop blocks it.
Assndrop scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Assndrop scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hunt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Assndrop lands a nice looking body shot.
Assndrop avoids the body shot from Hunt.
Hunt swings for the body but Assndrop moves out of range.
Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Assndrop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Assndrop throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Assndrop scores with a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Hunt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Assndrop makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A left lands for Hunt.
Hunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Assndrop.
Assndrop is looking to counter punch.
Hunt throws a push kick but Assndrop slaps the foot to one side.
Hunt ducks right into an uppercut from Assndrop.
Assndrop 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.
Assndrop scores with a nice right hand.
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Assndrop was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
Assndrop with the inside leg kick.
Assndrop connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Assndrop scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice defenses there by Hunt.
Assndrop is looking to slow Hunt down with leg kicks.
Assndrop lands a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maurits Assndrop dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maurits Assndrop's cut.
That's time! Assndrop's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hunt defending well as Assndrop loads up on a big left hand.
Assndrop fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hunt checks it well.
Hunt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Assndrop throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Assndrop. That snapped Hunt's head back.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses.
Hunt 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.
Hunt tries to land a front kick but Assndrop steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Assndrop cracks Hunt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Assndrop. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunt tries to counter with a clinch but Assndrop shakes him off and moves away.
Assndrop fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Assndrop back to the cage. Hunt follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hunt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hunt drops his hands momentarily and Assndrop takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Assndrop throws a chopping leg kick but Hunt manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hunt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assndrop scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hunt in his tracks.
Assndrop connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Assndrop scores with a shot to the body.
Hunt throws a body punch but Assndrop moves out of range.
Assndrop half committed to a counter leg kick.
Assndrop buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hunt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Assndrop digs a good hook to Hunt's body.
Assndrop throws a good cross that connects.
Hunt misses with a kick to the body.
Hunt 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.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
Assndrop lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hunt throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Assndrop changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hunt punishes Assndrop's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Hunt as he connects with a hook.
Assndrop takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Hunt tries to land a front kick but Assndrop steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hunt walks into a left hand.
Hunt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Assndrop fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hunt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hunt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hunt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Assndrop throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A shot to the body from Hunt misses
and Assndrop cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hunt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Assndrop.
Assndrop catches Hunt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt throws a body kick that misses.
Hunt misses with a body shot
and Assndrop counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hunt lands a right hook to the body.
Assndrop lands a nice looking body shot.
Hunt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Assndrop connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hunt scrambles back to his feet.
Hunt throws a lazy uppercut
and Assndrop counters with an outside leg kick.
Hunt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Assndrop throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Maurits Assndrop is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hunt ducks right into an uppercut from Assndrop.
Assndrop smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Assndrop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Assndrop displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunt throws out the jab.
Hunt loads up on a big right hand but Assndrop slips the punch.
Assndrop chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Assndrop swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt throws a right hand that misses
letting Assndrop counter with a right hand.
Hunt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A nice inside leg kick there by Assndrop. That's going to slow Hunt down.
Assndrop on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hunt throws a body kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Assndrop misses the target.
Hunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Assndrop misses with a hook.
Assndrop ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Hunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Assndrop scores with a hook.
Hunt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Assndrop.
Assndrop bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunt connects with a nice looking jab.
Hunt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Assndrop connects with an inside leg kick.
Ispa Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Assndrop works the jab nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maurits Assndrop showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Assndrop has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maurits Assndrop!
Maurits Assndrop 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Iner Raledran (ranked 750 p4p, 1221 weight class) and Thanos Doomsday (ranked 114 p4p, 180 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Iner Raledran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Thanos Doomsday!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doomsday throws a nice inside leg kick.
Doomsday closes the distance and pushes Raledran back into the cage.
Doomsday putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Raledran in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Doomsday throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Raledran blocks it with crossed arms.
Doomsday tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Doomsday with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Doomsday lands a nice knee to the body.
Raledran working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Raledran has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Raledran lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Raledran.
Doomsday tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Raledran avoids it.
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!
Doomsday lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Iner Raledran has been cut.
Raledran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Doomsday misses with a knee to the head.
Doomsday misses with a knee to the head.
Raledran throws a head punch that misses.
Doomsday with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Doomsday blocks an uppercut.
Raledran misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raledran scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Raledran.
Doomsday misses with a knee strike.
Raledran blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Doomsday throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Raledran blocks it with crossed arms.
Raledran lands a left hand.
Raledran lands a left hand that snaps the head of Doomsday backwards.
Doomsday tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Doomsday throws a knee to the head but misses.
Doomsday blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Doomsday with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Raledran lands a left hand that snaps the head of Doomsday backwards.
Raledran throws a head punch that misses.
Doomsday throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Raledran blocks it with crossed arms.
Doomsday with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Doomsday tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Raledran avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raledran presses Doomsday against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Raledran misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raledran lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raledran creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raledran creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Raledran blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Raledran on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Doomsday misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Raledran.
Doomsday utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Raledran fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raledran.
Raledran misses with the head strike.
Doomsday tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Raledran avoids it.
Doomsday is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Raledran.
Raledran lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Doomsday backwards.
Raledran scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A knee to the head by Doomsday.
Doomsday lands a nice knee to the body.
Raledran swings wildly with an uppercut but Doomsday uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday misses with a knee strike.
Raledran throws a punch but it's blocked by Doomsday.
Raledran working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Raledran misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doomsday tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short uppercut from Raledran.
Raledran avoiding damage as Doomsday throws knees to the body.
Doomsday with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Doomsday trying to land knees to the body.
Raledran gets control of Doomsday's arms and successfully pulls guard. Raledran will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Raledran is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Doomsday decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Doomsday throws a lazy uppercut
and Raledran counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Raledran paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Doomsday moves into range and clinches up with Raledran.
Raledran lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doomsday tries to land knees in the clinch but Raledran avoids the damage to the body.
Doomsday tries to land knees in the clinch but Raledran avoids the damage to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Raledran jumps into guard, dragging Doomsday to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raledran looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Raledran is looking to cinch up a triangle. Doomsday throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Raledran's body to avoid the submission. Raledran has instead reached around Doomsday's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Raledran arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Iner Raledran!
Our winner, Iner Raledran, 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Slaissi (ranked 962 p4p, 1498 weight class) and Jeremy Cross (ranked 133 p4p, 199 weight class). Cross is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Folk Metal. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kimbo Slaissi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeremy Cross!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cross throws a chopping leg kick but Slaissi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Slaissi misses with an uppercut. Cross saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Slaissi.
Cross tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cross defending well as Slaissi loads up on a big left hand.
Slaissi avoids the body shot from Cross.
Cross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cross thinks about the counter body kick.
Slaissi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cross in his tracks.
It looks like Jeremy Cross has been cut.
A jab from Slaissi finds it's way through Cross's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Slaissi misses
and Cross counters with an inside leg kick.
Cross on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Slaissi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Cross scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slaissi throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross moves out of range of the strikes.
Slaissi moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCross.
Cross throws a head kick that misses.
Cross blocks a jab.
Slaissi scores with a jab. Cross acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Slaissi defending well as Cross loads up on a big left hand.
Slaissi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cross on the side of the head.
Slaissi has managed to clinch.
A short right from Slaissi.
I was talking to Slaissi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cross struggles to land a body shot inside as Slaissi controls his hands.
Cross blocks an uppercut.
Slaissi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cross backwards.
Cross blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Slaissi.
Cross misses with some punches.
Slaissi avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slaissi tries a body shot but Cross blocks it.
Cross is looking to break free of the clinch but Slaissi has double underhooks.
Slaissi lands a body punch.
Slaissi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slaissi tries a body shot but Cross blocks it.
A short right from Slaissi on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Slaissi.
Cross is trying to push Slaissi away but Slaissi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Slaissi wants to stall.
Cross digs a right hand into Slaissi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Slaissi's gas tank.
Slaissi is stalling here.
A short uppercut from Slaissi.
Slaissi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Slaissi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slaissi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slaissi keeps control of Cross as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cross working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slaissi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slaissi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cross misses with some punches.
Cross is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cross scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cross is trying to break the clinch but Slaissi is controlling him.
Cross breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cross's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Slaissi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cross scrambles back to his feet.
Kimbo Slaissi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slaissi loads up on a big right hand but Cross slips the punch.
Slaissi lands a jab to Cross's midsection.
Slaissi misses with a head kick.
Slaissi throws a lazy uppercut
and Cross counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Kimbo Slaissi has been cut.
Cross delivers a nice body kick.
Slaissi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cross.
Cross now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A head kick by Slaissi misses
and Cross counters with a nice kick to the body.
Slaissi is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cross is looking to slow Slaissi down with leg kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cross.
Slaissi throws a lazy head kick
and Cross counters with a nice uppercut.
Slaissi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cross thuds his right hand into Slaissi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kimbo Slaissi's cut is getting worse.
Cross throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Slaissi to counter with a crisp jab.
Slaissi throws a combination that misses
and Cross counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeremy Cross!
Our winner, Jeremy Cross, 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Jaxon Magrath (ranked 119 p4p, 444 weight class) and Gustav Harakka (ranked 17 p4p, 72 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jaxon Magrath!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gustav Harakka!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magrath connects with a body shot.
Magrath 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.
A slow jab from Harakka misses its intended target.
Harakka moves out of range of the strikes.
Harakka counters with a body kick.
Magrath attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Magrath misses with a body kick.
Harakka on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Magrath with a jab.
Magrath tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Harakka counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Magrath lands.
A left lands for Magrath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magrath throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Harakka let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Magrath throws a predictable looking body shot
and Harakka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Jaxon Magrath has been cut.
Magrath misses with a hook.
Harakka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Harakka moves forwards but Magrath connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jaxon Magrath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Harakka.
Magrath rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Magrath takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Magrath swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Magrath.
Magrath takes the fight into the clinch.
Magrath lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magrath tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harakka's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Magrath.
Nice body punch from Magrath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magrath misses with a body punch.
Harakka can't find room to land a body shot as Magrath controls the action.
Magrath throws a punch but it's blocked by Harakka.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magrath.
Harakka takes a shot to the head.
Magrath swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magrath misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magrath.
Harakka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magrath escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Magrath throws a body shot but no joy.
Harakka thinks about the counter body kick.
Magrath thows a leg kick but Harakka checks it
and Harakka counters with a stiff right hand.
Magrath thumps Harakka with a low kick.
Magrath works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magrath throws an off balance right hand
letting Harakka counter with a right hand.
Magrath jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Magrath throws a leg kick but Harakka checks it.
It seemed like Harakka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Magrath misses with a straight right.
Magrath misses with a straight right.
Harakka avoids the body shot from Magrath.
Magrath misses with a straight left.
Harakka doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Magrath swings for the body but Harakka moves out of range.
Magrath misses with an uppercut
and Harakka counters with a nice leg kick.
Harakka blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harakka misses with a hook.
It looked like Magrath wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Harakka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magrath.
Magrath misses with a leg kick.
Harakka throws out a counter right but Magrath avoids it with no problem.
Magrath lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Magrath throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Harakka on the side of the head.
Magrath looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Magrath throws a hook but Harakka avoids it easily.
Harakka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Harakka moves out of range of the strikes.
Harakka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Harakka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Magrath can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harakka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaxon Magrath dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jaxon Magrath's cut.
That's time! Magrath's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Magrath misses with a right hand
and Harakka counters with a nice leg kick.
Magrath throws a hook but Harakka blocks it.
Harakka is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Magrath is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harakka can do to turn this around?
Magrath tries to land a leg kick but Harakka saw it coming and moves away.
Harakka throws a fast counter high kick but Magrath manages to duck under it in time.
Harakka shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Magrath throws a body shot but no joy.
Harakka walks into a straight right hand from Magrath.
A slapping leg kick lands for Magrath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magrath throws a big shot that misses.
Harakka raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Magrath wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Harakka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Magrath can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Magrath.
Harakka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Magrath misses the shot to the body.
Harakka throws a big counter head kick but Magrath avoids it with no problem.
Magrath connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Harakka's hands.
Magrath throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Harakka on the side of the head.
Magrath misses with a hook. Harakka ducked under it nicely.
Magrath misses with a wild body shot.
Harakka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Magrath scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab from Magrath finds it's way through Harakka's defenses.
Magrath throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harakka appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magrath throws a quick inside leg kick.
Magrath with a nice calf kick.
Harakka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Magrath.
Magrath misses with a low kick.
Magrath moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHarakka.
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!
Magrath throws a predictable looking body shot
and Harakka counters with a head kick. That will keep Magrath thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Magrath looks to score with a jab to the body but Harakka is just out of range.
Harakka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Magrath lands with a good body shot.
Magrath fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harakka manages to avoid it.
Harakka replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Magrath blocks it well.
Magrath misses with a low kick.
Harakka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Harakka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magrath connects with a solid leg kick.
Magrath dips to his left and cracks Harakka with an uppercut!
Magrath sizes up Harakka with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Magrath throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Harakka on the side of the head.
Magrath throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harakka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Magrath cracks Harakka with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Harakka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Magrath.
A left lands for Harakka.
Magrath throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harakka feints a counter leg kick.
Magrath scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harakka blocks a jab.
Harakka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Magrath lands a nice leg kick that just misses Harakka's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magrath connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Harakka momentarily.
Magrath throws a body punch but Harakka moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Harakka misses.
Magrath wants to land a leg kick but Harakka is out of range.
Magrath looks to score with a jab to the body but Harakka is just out of range.
Magrath looks to land a right hand but Harakka moved out of range.
It seemed like Harakka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Magrath instigates a clinch.
Harakka gets through Magrath's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Harakka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaxon Magrath dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jaxon Magrath's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Good work by Harakka as he checks the leg kick.
Harakka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circling - Magrath throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harakka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Magrath misses with a kick to the body.
Harakka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Magrath throws a good cross that connects.
Harakka throws a right hand that misses
and Magrath connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harakka checks a leg kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Harakka! But no joy.
Magrath dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harakka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magrath misses with an uppercut. Harakka saw that one coming.
Magrath dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Harakka. That did some damage!
Harakka drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Magrath throws a jab but it's blocked by Harakka.
Magrath catches Harakka with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Harakka moves forwards but Magrath connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A nice leg kick from Magrath, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - Magrath throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magrath tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harakka was well out of range. Poor timing from Magrath.
Harakka was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Magrath throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magrath swings for the body but Harakka moves out of range.
Harakka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Magrath is looking to slow Harakka down with leg kicks.
Magrath takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Magrath jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Harakka was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Magrath scores with a sloppy right hand. Harakka should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harakka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Magrath misses with a right hand
and Magrath takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Magrath pivots, looking for a leg kick but Harakka is out of range and Magrath settles back down.
Harakka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Magrath tries to close the distance and clinch but Harakka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Harakka replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Magrath blocks it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magrath lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Harakka at a distance.
Harakka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magrath.
Harakka walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Harakka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Magrath is looking to chop away at Harakka's legs.
Harakka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Magrath lands a nice shot to the body.
Harakka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Magrath looks to score with a jab to the body but Harakka is just out of range.
Magrath tries to work over Harakka's front leg with a kick but Harakka checks it.
Harakka walks into a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magrath lands the left hand.
Jaxon Magrath is winning the standup battle so far.
Magrath fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Harakka checks it well.
Magrath shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Magrath's jab looks to have found its range, popping Harakka under the eye.
Magrath lands with an uppercut that bounces Harakka off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magrath misses the shot to the body.
Harakka thinks about the counter body kick.
Magrath tests Harakka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Magrath throws a jab but it's blocked by Harakka.
Magrath misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harakka.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaxon Magrath clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jaxon Magrath's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Magrath misses with a leg kick.
Harakka replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Magrath blocks it well.
A low kick lands for Magrath.
Magrath tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Harakka is able to avoid easily.
Magrath lands with an overhand left.
Harakka ducks under a wild hook from Magrath.
Magrath throws a front kick aimed at Harakka's knee but Harakka avoids it well.
Harakka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Magrath wants to land a leg kick but Harakka is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harakka gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Magrath changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magrath ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Harakka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Magrath throws a nice outside leg kick.
Magrath tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Harakka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Harakka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Harakka has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Magrath connects with a good right hand that stumbles Harakka. Harakka circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Magrath scores with the left hand. Harakka knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice shot by Magrath.
Magrath misses with the body kick
and Harakka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Magrath thows a left - swing and a miss!
Magrath misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Harakka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harakka walks into a jab.
Harakka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magrath throws out the jab.
Magrath waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harakka.
Good leg kick by Magrath.
Magrath connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magrath will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Magrath dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Harakka. That did some damage!
Magrath ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Magrath!
Harakka checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harakka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Magrath.
Magrath waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harakka.
Harakka is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Harakka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magrath.
Magrath misses with a body shot.
Harakka walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
An inside leg kick from Magrath misses.
Magrath smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Magrath scores with a push kick.
Harakka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magrath dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magrath takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Magrath jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Harakka looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Harakka takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Magrath buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magrath. Harakka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harakka steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harakka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Magrath.
Harakka on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Harakka checks the leg kick.
Harakka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaxon Magrath had his way with Gustav Harakka in that round.
The cut man is working on Jaxon Magrath's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Harakka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Harakka appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Magrath tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gustav Harakka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magrath misses with an uppercut.
That kick from Magrath tenderised Harakka's leg. Harakka is trying to keep his angry face on.
Magrath fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harakka manages to avoid it.
Magrath scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Magrath scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harakka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Harakka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Magrath. Magrath obviously looking to wear him down.
Magrath looks to land a right hand but Harakka moved out of range.
Harakka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magrath throws a right hand that misses
and Harakka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harakka slips a straight right by Magrath.
Magrath scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Harakka.
Magrath connects with a leg kick.
Magrath throws a looping overhand right but Harakka ducks down to avoid it.
Harakka feints a counter leg kick.
Magrath closes the distance and clinches.
Magrath lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Magrath lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harakka works on Magrath's body with a couple of short punches.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Harakka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Magrath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harakka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harakka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Harakka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jaxon Magrath has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harakka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Harakka gets through Magrath's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Harakka lands a right hand.
Harakka misses with some punches.
Magrath tries a body shot but Harakka blocks it.
Magrath swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harakka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magrath's elbow.
Magrath misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harakka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Harakka misses with a body punch.
Magrath blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harakka blocks a body shot from Magrath.
Magrath can't find room to land a body shot as Harakka controls the action.
Harakka can't find room to land a body shot as Magrath controls the action.
Harakka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harakka misses with a punch on the inside.
Magrath blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Magrath - that landed with a thud.
Magrath misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magrath swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magrath throws a punch but it's blocked by Harakka.
Magrath lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Harakka throws a punch but it's blocked by Magrath.
Harakka misses with some punches.
Harakka blocking some punches.
Magrath can't find room to land a body shot as Harakka controls the action.
Magrath tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jaxon Magrath is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Harakka misses with a punch on the inside.
Harakka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harakka misses with the head strike.
Harakka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harakka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harakka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Magraths head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magrath blocks a body shot from Harakka.
Harakka misses with the head strike.
Harakka lands with a left to the head.
Magrath blocks an uppercut.
Harakka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magrath blocking some punches.
Magrath blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harakka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harakka has a couple of punches blocked by Magrath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harakka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harakka.
Harakka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magrath.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gustav Harakka.
I think Magrath 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 49:44
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 49:44
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaxon Magrath!
Jaxon Magrath retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Jaxon Magrath thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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