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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abubakar Magomedsharipov (ranked 25203 p4p, 5678 weight class) and Jose Garcia (ranked 674 p4p, 588 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Abubakar Magomedsharipov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jose Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia digs a good body shot into Magomedsharipov's ribs.
Nice body punch from Garcia.
Garcia lands a nice hook to Magomedsharipov's body. Magomedsharipov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jose Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia cracks Magomedsharipov with a good jab.
Garcia keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Garcia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Magomedsharipov feinted with a counter takedown.
Garcia scores with a body shot.
Garcia throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Magomedsharipov crashing down! Magomedsharipov tries to stagger back to his feet but Garcia just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Magomedsharipov asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Garcia!
After the fight, Jose Garcia was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Tanner (ranked 6536 p4p, 5972 weight class) and Doug Sutter (ranked 678 p4p, 646 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Derrick Tanner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Doug Sutter!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Sutter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Tanner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sutter misses with a looping right.
Tanner misses with a series of wild punches.
Tanner misses with a wild combination.
Tanner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sutter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tanner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tanner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sutter was well out of range. Poor timing from Tanner.
A shot to the liver by Sutter. Beautiful body shot.
Sutter looks to land a right hand but Tanner moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanner takes a swing at Sutter's ribcage but misses.
Tanner throws a sloppy head kick and Sutter moves out of range easily.
Sutter swings for the body but Tanner moves out of range.
Sutter rushes Tanner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tanner definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sutter misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sutter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tanner.
Sutter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sutter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sutter misses with some punches.
Tanner is struggling to control the position.
Tanner blocks a body shot from Sutter.
Tanner blocking some punches.
Sutter landing knees to the head.
Tanner is struggling to control the position.
Sutter misses with a punch on the inside.
Tanner prevents a body shot from Sutter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanner taking a breather.
Sutter tries to throw a body punch but Tanner avoids it by throwing Sutter back against the cage.
Sutter with a knee to the head.
Sutter lands with a short shot to the head.
Sutter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sutter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sutter misses with some punches.
Sutter lands an uppercut.
Tanner is trying to force a seperation but Sutter has the dominant position.
Tanner avoiding damage.
Sutter tries to throw a body punch but Tanner avoids it by throwing Sutter back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Sutter.
Tanner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sutter throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tanner blocks it with crossed arms.
Sutter throws a head punch that misses.
Sutter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sutter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tanner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sutter missing with knees to the body.
Sutter tries to throw a body punch but Tanner avoids it by throwing Sutter back against the cage.
Tanner dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sutter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sutter swings wildly with an uppercut but Tanner uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sutter throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sutter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sutter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sutter misses with some punches.
Sutter with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tanner controlling the action here for a moment.
Sutter misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Doug Sutter dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tanner misses with the combination.
Sutter misses with a body kick.
Tanner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sutter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tanner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tanner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tanner misses with a body shot.
Sutter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sutter moves into the clinch.
Sutter lands a knee to the body.
Sutter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sutter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tanner.
Sutter misses with a punch to the body.
Sutter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sutter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee calls for Tanner to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sutter misses with some punches.
Sutter can't find room to land a body shot as Tanner controls the action.
Sutter throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sutter swings wildly with an uppercut but Tanner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doug Sutter seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tanner blocking some punches.
Sutter scores with a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sutter swings wildly with an uppercut but Tanner uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sutter tries a body shot but Tanner blocks it.
Sutter throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sutter lands a knee to the body.
Tanner blocking some punches.
Tanner stalling against the cage.
Sutter throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tanner.
Sutter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sutter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sutter tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sutter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tanner avoiding damage as Sutter throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sutter letting Tanner take a breather here.
Tanner slowing the pace effectively.
Sutter swings wildly with an uppercut but Tanner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sutter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sutter tries to work over Tanner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sutter misses with some punches.
Sutter using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tanner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sutter misses with a body punch.
Sutter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sutter connects with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sutter.
Sutter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tanner prevents a body shot from Sutter.
Sutter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sutter utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sutter throws a punch but it's blocked by Tanner.
Tanner tries to break the clinch but Sutter is controlling the position.
Tanner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tanner.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sutter misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tanner.
Sutter with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Doug Sutter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Tanner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tanner misses with an uppercut. Sutter saw that one coming.
Sutter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tanner was well out of range. Poor timing from Sutter.
Sutter throws a big shot that misses.
Tanner appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tanner scores with a three punch combo!
Sutter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sutter on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sutter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sutter. Tanner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sutter misses with a lunging right hand
and Tanner counters with a series of strikes. Sutter will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tanner throws a right and a left that Sutter avoids nicely.
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!
Nice cross by Tanner.
Tanner loads up on a big right hand but Sutter slips the punch.
Tanner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sutter's hands.
Sutter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tanner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tanner punishes Sutter's body with a nice straight punch.
Sutter avoids the body shot from Tanner.
Derrick Tanner is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanner slips a jab from Sutter.
Tanner swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sutter counters with a stiff right hand.
Sutter misses with a looping right.
Tanner throws the left hand but Sutter avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Sutter misses.
Sutter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tanner counters with a one-two to the body.
Sutter throws a looping overhand right but Tanner ducks down to avoid it.
Tanner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tanner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tanner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sutter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sutter throws a hook to the side of Tanner's head but Tanner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sutter is looking to clinch but Tanner is avoiding it.
Tanner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sutter wants to clinch
and Tanner counters with a nice uppercut.
Doug Sutter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanner throws a leg kick but Sutter sees it coming and moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sutter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tanner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tanner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sutter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sutter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tanner.
Sutter misses with a looping right.
Tanner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sutter.
Sutter works Tanner's body with a nice hook.
Tanner takes a swing at Sutter's ribcage but misses.
Sutter slips under a jab.
Sutter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Derrick Tanner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tanner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sutter tries to clinch there but Tanner circles away.
Sutter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanner missing with a left hand there. Sutter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sutter tries to counter with a clinch but Tanner shakes him off and moves away.
Tanner looks to score with a jab to the body but Sutter is just out of range.
Sutter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tanner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tanner misses with a wild combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sutter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sutter throws a good cross that connects.
Sutter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tanner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tanner falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sutter counters with a stiff right hand.
Sutter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tanner.
Sutter lands with a nice body punch.
Sutter tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sutter throws a head kick but Tanner moves out of range.
Sutter walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tanner swats away the attempt to clinch by Sutter.
A slow jab from Tanner misses its intended target.
Sutter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tanner.
Tanner lands with an uppercut that bounces Sutter off the cage and back into range.
Derrick Tanner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sutter circles away quickly and effectively.
Sutter swings widly with a right hand
and Tanner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tanner misses with a straight right.
Tanner digs a good body shot into Sutter's ribs.
Tanner lands a head shot.
Sutter connects with a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sutter.
Sutter throws a lazy right hand but Tanner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derrick Tanner showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sutter has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doug Sutter!
Doug Sutter seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gord Ryan (ranked 4986 p4p, 25235 weight class) and Albert Levi (ranked 569 p4p, 702 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gord Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Albert Levi!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan scores with a punch to the head.
 It looks like Albert Levi has been cut.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ryan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ryan lands with a short shot to the head.
I was talking to Ryan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ryan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Levi backwards.
Levi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Levi is pushing Ryan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ryan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ryan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Levi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.
Levi looking to slow down the pace here.
Ryan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ryan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ryan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Levi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Levi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Levi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levi lands a body punch.
Levi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Levi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ryan is struggling to control the position.
A hook to the body from Levi.
A right hook to the body lands for Ryan.
Ryan lands a damaging elbow.
Ryan struggles to land a body shot inside as Levi controls his hands.
Ryan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Ryan.
Ryan lands a body shot.
Ryan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ryan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ryan can't find room to land a body shot as Levi controls the action.
Ryan avoiding damage.
Levi trying to control the position but instead, Ryan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Levi into the cage.
Ryan lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan digs a right hand underneath Levi's ribcage. Levi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Levi lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hook to the body lands for Ryan.
Levi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Levi tries to throw a body punch but Ryan avoids it by throwing Levi back against the cage.
Ryan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ryan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ryan.
Nice body punch from Levi.
Levi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Levi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ryan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ryan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ryan as Levi tries to tie him up.
Ryan gets through Levi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levi blocks a body shot from Ryan.
Levi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.
A short right from Ryan on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Levi.
Ryan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ryan.
Levi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ryan lands a damaging elbow.
Ryan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Levis head.
Ryan lands an elbow inside that Levi shrugs off.
That has opened up Albert Levi's cut even more.
Ryan lands a damaging elbow.
 Levi is rocked!
The cut above Albert Levi's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A short left from Ryan.
Levi is still on wobbly legs! Can Ryan finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Levi seems to have recovered his senses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ryan.
Levi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ryan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Levi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Levi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Levi throws a head punch that misses.
Ryan slowing the pace effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan lands an uppercut.
Ryan lands a body shot.
Ryan tries to work over Levi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ryan scores with a hook to the body.
Levi misses with some punches.
Ryan pushes Levi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ryan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ryan taking a breather.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ryan.
Ryan struggles to land a body shot inside as Levi controls his hands.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ryan as Levi tries to tie him up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Levi taking a breather.
Ryan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Levi misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gord Ryan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Albert Levi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Levi misses with a body shot.
Ryan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Levi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Levi swings for the body but Ryan moves out of range.
Levi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ryan. Ryan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Levi misses the shot to the body.
Ryan closes the distance and pushes Levi back into the cage.
Levi misses with some punches.
Ryan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ryan lands with a left to the head.
Ryan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Levi up against the cage.
Ryan lands an uppercut.
Levi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Levi is trying to stall.
Levi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan has Levi pushed against the cage.
Levi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Levi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Ryan fails to land.
Gord Ryan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Levi has a couple of punches blocked by Ryan.
Levi is trying to maintain a safe position but Ryan gets an underhook and turns Levi into the cage.
Ryan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Levi trying to control the position but instead, Ryan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Levi into the cage.
Levi trying to control the position but instead, Ryan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Levi into the cage.
Ryan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Levi up against the cage.
Ryan lands a shoulder strike.
Levi is trying to maintain a safe position but Ryan gets an underhook and turns Levi into the cage.
Ryan misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Levi blocks a body shot from Ryan.
Ryan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Levi can do to turn this around?
A hook to the body from Levi.
Levi can't find room to land a body shot as Ryan controls the action.
A short uppercut from Ryan.
Ryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Levi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.
A short right from Ryan on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Ryan on the inside.
Albert Levi's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Ryan scores with a shot to the side of Levi's head.
Levi looking to slow down the pace here.
Ryan has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ryan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ryan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Levi trying to control the position but instead, Ryan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Levi into the cage.
Ryan lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levi tries a body shot but Ryan blocks it.
Levi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Levi trying to stall but Ryan improves his position.
Levi prevents a body shot from Ryan.
A short right from Ryan on the inside.
Ryan misses with an elbow over the top.
Levi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ryan lands a nice shot to the body.
Levi working aggressively here.
Ryan lands an elbow just above Levi 's eye.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Albert Levi's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gord Ryan!
A relieved looking Gord Ryan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Colin Murphy (ranked 6312 p4p, 5279 weight class) and Huy Guerra (ranked 439 p4p, 395 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Colin Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Huy Guerra!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've been told by Murphy's head coaches at Nap or Tap that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Murphy throws a hook but Guerra avoids it easily.
Guerra unleashes a big counter combination but Murphy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Guerra throws out the jab.
Murphy catches Guerra with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Guerra looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Murphy lands an overhand right.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Guerra.
Murphy wants to land a leg kick but Guerra is out of range.
Guerra is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Colin Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Decent striking displayed by Murphy there.
Murphy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Guerra is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Murphy there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Murphy.
Guerra swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Guerra at a distance.
Guerra shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Guerra is rocked!
Murphy 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.
Guerra is still on wobbly legs! Can Murphy finish him?
Guerra on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murphy. Murphy obviously looking to wear him down.
A shot to the liver by Murphy. Beautiful body shot.
Murphy scores with a shot to the body.
Guerra looks winded!
Guerra is aggressively charging in as Murphy backs up avoiding any damage. Murphy tosses out a jab and Guerra runs right into it face first! Guerra is out cold! Murphy dropped down on all fours and is barking in Guerra's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Colin Murphy!
Colin Murphy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Glacius Frank Jr. (ranked 6628 p4p, 4651 weight class) and Hakuho Sho (ranked 664 p4p, 550 weight class). Sho has chosen Rose 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Glacius Frank Jr.!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hakuho Sho!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frank Jr. forces Sho back against the cage and clinches.
Frank Jr. misses with some punches.
Frank Jr. tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sho blocks a body shot from Frank Jr..
Frank Jr. tries to work over Sho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sho fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sho has hold of one of Frank Jr.'s legs. Frank Jr. is fighting the takedown attempt but Sho gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Sho engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sho wants to pass the guard but Frank Jr. is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sho looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Frank Jr. is trying to keep Sho in close.
Sho must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Frank Jr. misses with a body punch
and Sho counters with a takedown into side control.
Sho is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Frank Jr.'s shoulder. That is not cool.
Frank Jr. tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sho is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Frank Jr. prevents Sho from moving into mount.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Frank Jr. struggling a bit here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Frank Jr. scores with a nice head shot.
Frank Jr. throws a head kick that misses
and Sho counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sho controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hakuho Sho dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Frank Jr. lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sho at a distance.
A low kick from Frank Jr. is predictable there
and Sho counters by moving into the clinch.
Sho jumps guard.
Sho seems keen to control Frank Jr.'s posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank Jr. trying to control the position from guard on top but Sho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sho wants to hit a sweep here but Frank Jr. passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sho there!
Sho is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Frank Jr. wants to control the pace but Sho is squirming around nicely.
Sho is looking to get to half guard.
Sho keeps trying to improve his position.
Frank Jr. avoids the attempt from Sho to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank Jr. tries to control but Sho wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sho has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Frank Jr.'s lack of action.
Frank Jr. wants to control but Sho is keeping him busy.
Sho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frank Jr. lands a big head kick that sends Sho tumbling to the mat! Frank Jr. takes a step backwards and waves Sho back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Hakuho Sho has been cut.
Frank Jr. lands with a shot to the body.
Frank Jr. lands a big head kick that sends Sho to the canvas! Frank Jr. follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Glacius Frank Jr.!
Hakuho Sho was interviewed post fight and said 'Run that back Thibs'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jarkko Ahola (ranked 3833 p4p, 4037 weight class) and Emil Henriksen (ranked 462 p4p, 481 weight class). Henriksen has chosen Society 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarkko Ahola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Emil Henriksen!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahola moves into range and connects with a jab.
Henriksen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ahola punishes Henriksen's body with a nice straight punch.
Henriksen dives in and grabs Ahola's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ahola pushes down on Henriksen's head and hops out.
We've been told by Ahola's head coaches at Tappelukerho that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Henriksen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ahola connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Henriksen scrambles back to his feet.
Ahola leaves Henriksen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ahola connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jarkko Ahola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Ahola as Henriksen shoots in.
Jarkko Ahola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emil Henriksen.
Henriksen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ahola is fending him off so far but Henriksen persists. Nope, Ahola circles away and we're back to standing.
Ahola cracks Henriksen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ahola lands with an overhand left.
Henriksen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henriksen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ahola fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahola lands a nice hook to Henriksen's body. Henriksen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ahola rushes Henriksen and presses him up against the cage.
Ahola has a couple of punches blocked by Henriksen.
Ahola working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ahola lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ahola lands an uppercut.
Henriksen goes for a takedown attempt but Ahola pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Henriksen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ahola moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ahola stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ahola wants it to stay on the feet.
Henriksen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ahola jabs Henriksen right on the nose. Henriksen blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henriksen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henriksen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Henriksen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Henriksen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ahola sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ahola is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ahola lunges at Henriksen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Henriksen's hand.
Ahola connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Henriksen's hands.
Jab by Ahola.
Nice cross by Ahola.
Jarkko Ahola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahola lands a slapping body shot.
Ahola stuns Henriksen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ahola moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ahola scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Henriksen doesn't seem bothered though.
Ahola cracks Henriksen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ahola lunges at Henriksen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Henriksen's hand.
Henriksen closes the distance and clinches up with Ahola, looking for a takedown. Henriksen pushes Ahola against the cage but Ahola circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahola's corner calls for a 1-2. Ahola obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ahola scores with a jab.
Ahola feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Henriksens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheers as Ahola lands an impressive looking overhand right. Henriksen doesn't seem phased though.
Ahola throws a shot from downtown. Henriksen moves away and avoids it.
Henriksen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Henriksen misses with a takedown attempt - Ahola sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Henriksen shoots for a double leg takedown but Ahola sprawls well. He's pushed Henriksen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ahola scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Henriksen looks winded!
Henriksen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ahola scores with a jab to the body.
Jab by Ahola.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henriksen moves forwards but Ahola connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ahola looks to land a left hand but Henriksen moved out of range nicely.
Ahola scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ahola.
Ahola lands a slapping body shot.
Ahola works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Henriksen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ahola as he avoids it easily.
Ahola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ahola ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Henriksen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ahola swivels and escapes.
Ahola scores with a nice head shot.
A punch lands to the side of Henriksen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ahola sizes up Henriksen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ahola, as that shot connected.
Ahola lands a right hook to the body.
Ahola lands a right hook to the body.
Ahola lands with a good body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jarkko Ahola dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ahola lands a nice looking body shot.
Ahola connects with a jab.
Henriksen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ahola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Henriksen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ahola swivels and escapes.
Ahola 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.
Henriksen shoots for a double leg takedown but Ahola sprawls well. He's pushed Henriksen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Henriksen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ahola's waist but Ahola gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Henriksen off to one side.
Ahola wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jarkko Ahola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emil Henriksen.
Ahola is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Henriksen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ahola scores with a jab to the body.
Henriksen is breathing heavily.
Ahola connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahola connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ahola cracks Henriksen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Henriksen tries to move into range but Ahola moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahola works the jab nicely.
Henriksen is trying desperately to land a takedown but Ahola is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Henriksen.
Henriksen misses with a takedown attempt - Ahola sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ahola scores with a shot to the body.
Ahola throws a shot to the body.
Henriksen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ahola's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henriksen 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.
Henriksen wants to control from the top but Ahola keeps moving.
Henriksen has gone for a leg lock! Ahola slips out almost immediately though and dives into Henriksen's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henriksen is looking for a triangle but Ahola pushes his legs off easily.
Ahola is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Henriksen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ahola might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ahola avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ahola sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ahola trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Henriksen has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gold Samurai's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henriksen working for submissions but it's allowed Ahola to get to half guard.
Henriksen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ahola pulls his head out easily.
Henriksen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ahola pulls his head out easily.
Henriksen tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Henriksen looking for submissions off his back.
Henriksen is trying to get back to full guard.
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.
Henriksen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ahola perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Henriksen is trying to get back to full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Henriksen actively working from the bottom here.
Henriksen is pressing down on Ahola's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jarkko Ahola dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ahola scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ahola works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ahola slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Henriksen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ahola defends it nicely.
Ahola seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ahola bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Henriksen's head.
Henriksen tries for a takedown but Ahola sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henriksen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jarkko Ahola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emil Henriksen.
Ahola feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Henriksens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Henriksen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahola lands a nice hook to Henriksen's body. Henriksen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ahola stuns Henriksen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jarkko Ahola is winning the standup battle so far.
Ahola fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Ahola. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ahola.
Ahola moves into the clinch successfully.
Henriksen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ahola pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ahola lands a shoulder strike.
Ahola lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Henriksen backwards.
Ahola lands with a short shot to the head.
Ahola is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henriksen can do to turn this around?
A short right from Ahola on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ahola.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahola makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jarkko Ahola has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right hook to the body lands for Ahola.
Henriksen takes a shot to the head.
Ahola scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahola lands a nice uppercut.
Ahola softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ahola throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ahola scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ahola lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ahola cracks Henriksen with a nice body shot.
Ahola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Ahola.
Ahola lands a body punch.
Ahola working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ahola lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Henriksen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ahola scores with a nice hook to the head.
Henriksen takes a shot to the head.
Henriksen is rocked!
Ahola lands a nice uppercut.
Henriksen is still on wobbly legs! Can Ahola finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahola lands a shoulder strike.
Henriksen seems to have recovered his senses.
A short body shot lands from Ahola as the two fighters clinch.
Ahola digs a right hand into Henriksen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Henriksen's gas tank.
Ahola lands a body punch in the clinch.
Henriksen takes a shot to the head.
Ahola is leaning against Henriksen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ahola drops Henriksen onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Henriksen is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
It looks like Emil Henriksen has been cut.
Nice body punch from Ahola - that landed with a thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahola drops Henriksen onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Henriksen is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Jarkko Ahola is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ahola creates a bit of distance and cracks Henriksen with a massive left hook! Henriksen crumples out of camera shot, completely unconscious! He's been Nelmarked! Ahola stares at him for a moment then struts over to his corner, victorious.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jarkko Ahola!
Our winner, Jarkko Ahola, 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Giant Grizzly (ranked 3806 p4p, 3340 weight class) and Alan Walker (ranked 341 p4p, 314 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Giant Grizzly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alan Walker!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grizzly looks for a takedown but Walker sprawls well.
Grizzly gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Walker counters with a stiff right hand.
Grizzly throws a leg kick that is checked
and Walker counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Walker.
Grizzly looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Walker is defending well. Grizzly quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Walker has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Grizzly celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Giant Grizzly!
After winning the bout, Giant Grizzly 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tomahawk Mankiller (ranked 2510 p4p, 3564 weight class) and Roman Reyes (ranked 316 p4p, 427 weight class). Mankiller 's entrance music is Murder Murder Murder By YAVID. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tomahawk Mankiller !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roman Reyes!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mankiller takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mankiller tries to clinch but Reyes moves away
and Reyes counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Mankiller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mankiller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mankiller takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Reyes slips a jab from Mankiller .
Reyes throws out a counter right but Mankiller avoids it with no problem.
Mankiller instigates a clinch.
Mankiller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tomahawk Mankiller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mankiller darts in and clinches Reyes up against the cage.
Mankiller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mankiller misses with a hook
and Reyes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mankiller takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mankiller misses with a straight right.
Reyes throws out a counter right but Mankiller avoids it with no problem.
Reyes scores with the left hand. Mankiller knows he should have avoided that one.
A big right from Mankiller misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Mankiller misses
and Reyes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mankiller throws out a loose jab but Reyes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reyes throws a counter combo.
Mankiller throws a lazy uppercut
and Reyes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mankiller rushes Reyes and presses him up against the cage.
Reyes working hard to break the clinch.
Reyes can't break the clinch.
Mankiller prevents Reyes from breaking the clinch.
Mankiller breaks from the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Mankiller as he connects with a hook.
Reyes throws a body punch but Mankiller moves out of range.
Mankiller dips to his left and cracks Reyes with an uppercut!
Reyes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mankiller seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mankiller misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mankiller throws a big shot that misses.
Mankiller throws an overhand right that drops Reyes like a sack of potatoes! Mankiller dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomahawk Mankiller !
Tomahawk Mankiller managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, SMESH Nutrition 160Q, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Corey Nemec (ranked 1772 p4p, 3900 weight class) and Niko Brown (ranked 267 p4p, 493 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Corey Nemec!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Niko Brown!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown with a poor takedown
and Nemec counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nemec digs a good body shot into Brown's ribs.
Brown gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Niko Brown has been cut.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt
and Nemec cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brown fails with the takedown
and Nemec counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Corey Nemec has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Niko Brown.
Nemec ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nemec tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brown swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brown takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nemec 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.
Brown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brown fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nemec's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brown under the eye.
Brown gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nemec counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brown is rocked!
Nemec cracks Brown with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Brown tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Nemec pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Brown is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corey Nemec!
After the fight, Corey Nemec was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Igor Kosmodemyanskaya (ranked 2769 p4p, 2821 weight class) and Mauricio Della Bella (ranked 379 p4p, 384 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Kosmodemyanskaya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mauricio Della Bella!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Kosmodemyanskaya fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Della Bella, pushing him back against the cage.
Della Bella fails to pull guard.
Della Bella jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kosmodemyanskaya walks away with a smile on his face. Della Bella gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kosmodemyanskaya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kosmodemyanskaya doesn't manage to clinch there - Della Bella circles away.
Della Bella feints the counter takedown.
Igor Kosmodemyanskaya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kosmodemyanskaya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Della Bella.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmodemyanskaya throws a nice looking combination but Della Bella bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kosmodemyanskaya is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Della Bella tries to keep at a distance but Kosmodemyanskaya has taken the fight into the clinch.
Della Bella tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Igor Kosmodemyanskaya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauricio Della Bella.
Della Bella is trying to pull guard but Kosmodemyanskaya turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Della Bella is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kosmodemyanskaya to keep the fight standing.
That's two 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.
Della Bella tries to pull guard but Kosmodemyanskaya holds him up against the cage and eventually Della Bella drops back down to his feet.
Kosmodemyanskaya breaks from the clinch.
Kosmodemyanskaya looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Della Bella is fending him off so far but Kosmodemyanskaya persists. Nope, Della Bella circles away and we're back to standing.
No joy there for Kosmodemyanskaya, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Della Bella feints the counter takedown.
Kosmodemyanskaya throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosmodemyanskaya shoots in but no luck this time.
Della Bella with the counter takedown but Kosmodemyanskaya avoids it easily.
Kosmodemyanskaya swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Della Bella counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Della Bella trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Della Bella is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Della Bella slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kosmodemyanskaya is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Gulag Public Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Della Bella is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kosmodemyanskaya knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Della Bella tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosmodemyanskaya wants to get back to his feet but Della Bella drags him back down.
Della Bella moves into full mount!
Della Bella wants to control the pace but Kosmodemyanskaya is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You get the feeling that Kosmodemyanskaya really doesn't like being in this position too much.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mauricio Della Bella will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Della Bella swats away the attempt to clinch by Kosmodemyanskaya.
And Della Bella tries to counter it with a takedown but Kosmodemyanskaya pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Della Bella keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kosmodemyanskaya wants to clinch up but Della Bella keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Della Bella circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kosmodemyanskaya will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosmodemyanskaya shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Della Bella but Della Bella pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kosmodemyanskaya throws a series of punches but Della Bella avoids them all with ease.
Della Bella changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Della Bella circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kosmodemyanskaya throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Della Bella feints the counter takedown.
Kosmodemyanskaya closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kosmodemyanskaya manages to break the clinch.
Kosmodemyanskaya shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kosmodemyanskaya was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Della Bella manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Della Bella wants to control but Kosmodemyanskaya is keeping him busy.
Della Bella is pressing down on Kosmodemyanskaya's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kosmodemyanskaya is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Della Bella is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kosmodemyanskaya on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kosmodemyanskaya tries to get out of the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Della Bella is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kosmodemyanskaya defends it well.
Kosmodemyanskaya is in trouble now - Della Bella has advanced to mount!
Della Bella thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Della Bella forces the positional change into back control.
Kosmodemyanskaya is trying to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Della Bella is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kosmodemyanskaya is defending well though. Della Bella let's go of the attempt for now.
Kosmodemyanskaya knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Della Bella on the ground.
Della Bella is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kosmodemyanskaya has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Kosmodemyanskaya is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Della Bella is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kosmodemyanskaya has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Della Bella 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, Kosmodemyanskaya has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Della Bella has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Della Bella.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mauricio Della Bella showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kosmodemyanskaya closes the distance and clinches up with Della Bella, looking for a takedown. Kosmodemyanskaya pushes Della Bella against the cage but Della Bella circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Della Bella changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kosmodemyanskaya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Della Bella was well out of range. Poor timing from Kosmodemyanskaya.
Della Bella tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kosmodemyanskaya looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Della Bella changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Della Bella showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kosmodemyanskaya.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosmodemyanskaya looks to score with a jab to the body but Della Bella is just out of range.
Kosmodemyanskaya shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kosmodemyanskaya showed some decent athleticism there.
Della Bella looking for submissions off his back.
Kosmodemyanskaya trying to control from half guard but Della Bella is working away.
Della Bella is trying to control but can't.
Della Bella looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Della Bella is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kosmodemyanskaya pulls his head out easily.
Della Bella moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kosmodemyanskaya trying to control the position from guard on top but Della Bella is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Della Bella is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kosmodemyanskaya is aware though and is defending well.
Kosmodemyanskaya has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Della Bella has his foot on Kosmodemyanskaya's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kosmodemyanskaya works his way back into a safe position though.
Della Bella takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Della Bella is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kosmodemyanskaya is aware though and is defending well.
Kosmodemyanskaya lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Della Bella working for a triangle but Kosmodemyanskaya defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kosmodemyanskaya lands a couple of elbows.
Mauricio Della Bella has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kosmodemyanskaya pushes down on Della Bella's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Della Bella is refusing to be controlled, as Kosmodemyanskaya sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Della Bella on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Della Bella looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kosmodemyanskaya is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Della Bella is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kosmodemyanskaya pulls his head out easily.
Kosmodemyanskaya is looking to advance position but Della Bella won't allow it.
Della Bella wants to get back to full guard.
Della Bella is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kosmodemyanskaya scores with a couple of nice shots.
Della Bella won't allow Kosmodemyanskaya to pass to mount.
Kosmodemyanskaya trying to control from half guard but Della Bella is working away.
Della Bella trying to control from the bottom.
Kosmodemyanskaya working the head and body with strikes.
Della Bella is looking to control Kosmodemyanskaya's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Della Bella avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosmodemyanskaya working Della Bella over with strikes.
Della Bella is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kosmodemyanskaya scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kosmodemyanskaya lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Della Bella taking some punishment here, with Kosmodemyanskaya in his half guard.
Della Bella looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Della Bella is trying to get back to full guard.
Kosmodemyanskaya wants to pass to mount but Della Bella is defending the position.
Della Bella looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Della Bella looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Igor Kosmodemyanskaya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Della Bella looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Kosmodemyanskaya showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Della Bella has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mauricio Della Bella!
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