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ICE 10: Bhliain Nua PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Giuseppe De Rossi (ranked 6404 p4p, 25331 weight class) and Roger Mesquita (ranked 623 p4p, 658 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giuseppe De Rossi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roger Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Rossi moves into range and clinches up with Mesquita.
De Rossi manages to break the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
De Rossi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De Rossi clinches up with Mesquita and pushes him back against the cage.
De Rossi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
De Rossi closes the distance and clinches.
De Rossi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mesquita's defenses.
De Rossi manages to break the clinch.
Mesquita is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
De Rossi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
De Rossi breaks the clinch.
Mesquita gets tackled into the cage by De Rossi. De Rossi maintains the clinch.
De Rossi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Rossi gets a clinch.
De Rossi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Rossi pushes Mesquita up against the cage in a clinch.
De Rossi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De Rossi rushes Mesquita and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
De Rossi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
De Rossi takes the fight into the clinch.
De Rossi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
De Rossi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mesquita's defenses.
Mesquita drops to a knee looking for a takedown but De Rossi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
De Rossi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
De Rossi moves into range and clinches up with Mesquita.
De Rossi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mesquita wants a takedown but no success here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Rossi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De Rossi moves into the clinch.
De Rossi lands a damaging elbow.
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!
De Rossi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
De Rossi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
De Rossi breaks from the clinch.
De Rossi instigates a clinch.
De Rossi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mesquita dives in and grabs De Rossi's left leg, looking for a takedown. De Rossi pushes down on Mesquita's head and hops out.
Giuseppe De Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Mesquita.
De Rossi moves into range and clinches up with Mesquita.
De Rossi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
De Rossi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
De Rossi clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Rossi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De Rossi clinches with his opponent.
De Rossi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De Rossi rushes Mesquita and presses him up against the cage.
De Rossi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mesquita fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but De Rossi avoids it really well and circles away.
De Rossi stuffs the takedown.
We've been informed that Mesquita has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
De Rossi moves into the clinch.
De Rossi manages to break the clinch.
De Rossi has Mesquita up against the cage in a clinch.
Mesquita goes for a takedown attempt but De Rossi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Rossi moves into the clinch.
De Rossi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
De Rossi has managed to clinch.
De Rossi manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Rossi clinches up against the cage.
De Rossi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
De Rossi moves into the clinch successfully.
De Rossi manages to break the clinch.
De Rossi slaps away a takedown attempt from Mesquita, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mesquita gets tackled into the cage by De Rossi. De Rossi maintains the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giuseppe De Rossi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
De Rossi wants to clinch.
Giuseppe De Rossi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mesquita gets tackled into the cage by De Rossi. De Rossi maintains the clinch.
Mesquita takes a shot to the head.
Mesquita can't get the takedown.
De Rossi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De Rossi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Rossi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mesquita paws at him with a jab and circles away.
De Rossi closes the distance and pushes Mesquita back into the cage.
De Rossi breaks from the clinch.
De Rossi wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Rossi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Giuseppe De Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Mesquita.
De Rossi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mesquita, pushing him back against the cage.
De Rossi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
De Rossi tries to clinch but Mesquita moves out of range.
De Rossi moves into the clinch.
A knee to the head by De Rossi.
De Rossi manages to break the clinch.
Mesquita tries to clinch up but De Rossi circles away and keeps his distance.
Mesquita circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mesquita unleashes a big counter combination but De Rossi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
De Rossi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mesquita can do to turn this around?
De Rossi clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Rossi breaks from the clinch.
De Rossi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
De Rossi moves into the clinch.
De Rossi breaks the clinch.
De Rossi moves into the clinch successfully.
De Rossi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice sprawl there from De Rossi as Mesquita shoots in.
De Rossi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mesquita manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Giuseppe De Rossi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mesquita shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with De Rossi but De Rossi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
De Rossi rushes Mesquita and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Rossi breaks from the clinch.
Mesquita tries to keep at a distance but De Rossi has taken the fight into the clinch.
De Rossi manages to break the clinch.
De Rossi is looking to clinch but Mesquita is avoiding it.
Mesquita unleashes a big counter combination but De Rossi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
De Rossi doesn't manage to clinch there - Mesquita circles away.
De Rossi moves into the clinch.
Giuseppe De Rossi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
De Rossi breaks the clinch.
De Rossi tries to clinch up
and Mesquita decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in De Rossi's guard.
De Rossi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Rossi is keeping the position for now.
Mesquita drops back looking for a leg! De Rossi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and De Rossi manages to kick Mesquita off! Mesquita jumps back into De Rossi's guard.
Mesquita with a nice head shot there.
Mesquita is pushing down on De Rossi's leg trying to pass to half guard. De Rossi is fighting to maintain full guard but Mesquita has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mesquita is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and De Rossi defends it well.
Mesquita is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. De Rossi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mesquita.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giuseppe De Rossi dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
De Rossi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mesquita swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mesquita keeps the fight on the outside.
De Rossi moves in looking to clinch but Mesquita pushes him off.
Mesquita closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. De Rossi quickly recovers to half guard.
De Rossi wants to get back to his feet.
De Rossi controlling the position for now.
De Rossi trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita is trying to work for a kimura but De Rossi is defending well.
Mesquita stops De Rossi from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesquita prevents De Rossi from improving his position.
Mesquita works his foot free and advances to mount.
De Rossi tries to hold on but Mesquita postures up.
De Rossi wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Mesquita.
De Rossi tries to lock up and control but Mesquita gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mesquita looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
De Rossi tries to buck Mesquita off but he can't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita is going oldschool here, as he tries to force De Rossi to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so De Rossi shrugs it off.
Mesquita tries to control but De Rossi wriggling away.
Mesquita is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, De Rossi has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Mesquita putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mesquita is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, De Rossi has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Mesquita throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Giuseppe De Rossi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mesquita wants to control the pace but De Rossi is squirming around nicely.
Mesquita looking to secure an arm triangle but De Rossi defends it well.
Mesquita landing strikes from the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Rossi tries to lock up and control but Mesquita gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mesquita moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, De Rossi has worked his arm free - good work by De Rossi!
Mesquita misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Mesquita looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mesquita advances nicely into full mount.
Roger Mesquita has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mesquita throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for De Rossi because Mesquita loaded up on that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Mesquita comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think De Rossi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giuseppe De Rossi!
Giuseppe De Rossi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Jackson (ranked 2797 p4p, 2481 weight class) and Eusebio Mamani (ranked 345 p4p, 306 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by The Elite Entrance song. Mamani has chosen Soy Caporal as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Jackson !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eusebio Mamani!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mamani scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson scores with a nice head shot.
A nice leg kick from Jackson , right into the meat of the thigh.
Mamani throws a lazy uppercut
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mamani shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mamani goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A head kick by Jackson misses
and Mamani counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mamani takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mamani shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
 Mamani is rocked!
Mamani slips under a jab from Jackson .
Jackson sends Mamani crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Jackson is motioning to the referee to let Mamani up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Mamani is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Mamani is out of range.
Jackson walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Mamani drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Jackson swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Mamani's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Jackson !
Matt Jackson is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Matt Jackson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Eusebio Mamani was interviewed post fight and said ':_('.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Je Ha Kim (ranked 3426 p4p, 4269 weight class) and Leonidas Dominguez (ranked 448 p4p, 529 weight class). Dominguez comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Vaso de Cristal kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Je Ha Kim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonidas Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dominguez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dominguez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dominguez prevents Kim from escaping the position.
Kim takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dominguez has hold of Kim's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Kim seems comfortable defending it but Dominguez has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Kim is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Kim is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Dominguez couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leonidas Dominguez!
Leonidas Dominguez very nearly forgot to thank Nutritional Shaved Ice amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between AJ Daniels (ranked 6704 p4p, 2799 weight class) and Magni Fier (ranked 683 p4p, 356 weight class). Magni Fier is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, AJ Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Magni Fier!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fier thuds a left hand into Daniels's body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Daniels.
 It looks like Magni Fier has been cut.
Magni Fier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fier throws a right hand that misses
letting Daniels counter with a right hand.
Fier slips under a jab from Daniels.
Fier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Daniels connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fier fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fier misses the shot to the body.
Fier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daniels sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Daniels throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fier counters with a straight right hand.
 It looks like AJ Daniels has been cut.
Daniels keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fier.
Fier misses the jab.
Daniels misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Daniels seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fier cracks Daniels with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Fier has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Daniels to stand back up!
 Daniels is rocked!
Daniels glances at the clock... BAM! Fier nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Daniels crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Daniels is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Magni Fier!
Magni Fier decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Israel Adesanya (ranked 4014 p4p, 3722 weight class) and Andrew Knocker (ranked 484 p4p, 454 weight class). Andrew Knocker is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Israel Adesanya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andrew Knocker!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knocker connects with a body shot.
Adesanya changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Knocker tries to avoid it but Adesanya manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Knocker to the ground. Knocker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Knocker stuffs the takedown attempt from Adesanya. Adesanya gets slowly back to his feet.
Adesanya fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Israel Adesanya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knocker fails to land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown attempt by Adesanya or perhaps it was just good defense by Knocker, which made it look bad.
Adesanya walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knocker with a hook.
Adesanya tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knocker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knocker scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Adesanya walks into a straight right hand from Knocker.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adesanya takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Andrew Knocker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knocker tries to bum rush Adesanya with a series of wild strikes but Adesanya uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Adesanya shoots and misses
and Knocker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knocker connects with a body shot that sends Adesanya's belly button to the back.
Knocker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knocker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Knocker stuffs the takedown.
Nice straight punches there by Knocker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Knocker.
Knocker lands a nice shot to the body.
Adesanya shoots in for a takedown but Knocker shows good takedown defense.
Adesanya is breathing heavily.
Knocker misses with the combination.
Knocker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Knocker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adesanya tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Knocker swivels and escapes.
Knocker jabs Adesanya right on the nose. Adesanya blinks but takes it well.
Knocker stuffs the takedown attempt from Adesanya. Adesanya gets slowly back to his feet.
Knocker scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Knocker keeps the fight on the outside.
Adesanya fails in his attempt to clinch.
Knocker digs a good body shot into Adesanya's ribs.
Adesanya shoots in looking for a takedown but Knocker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Adesanya's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Adesanya misses with a takedown attempt
and Knocker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Adesanya shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Knocker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Adesanya.
Knocker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adesanya throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Knocker's waist but Knocker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Adesanya off to one side.
Adesanya tries to clinch but Knocker moves out of range.
Adesanya tries for a takedown but Knocker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Knocker follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Andrew Knocker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Knocker does no damage.
Knocker throws a series of punches but Adesanya moves out of range.
Adesanya throws a quick counter head kick but Knocker was just out of range.
Knocker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Adesanya.
Knocker throws a one two combo.
Knocker cracks a nice hook into Adesanya's ribs.
Adesanya keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Knocker's corner calls for a 1-2. Knocker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
No joy there for Knocker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Knocker misses with a head kick.
Knocker cracks Adesanya with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knocker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Knocker scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Knocker scores with a shot to the body.
Adesanya looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Knocker lands a nice hook to Adesanya's body. Adesanya takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Adesanya looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Adesanya looks for a takedown but Knocker sprawls well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knocker's corner calls for a 1-2. Knocker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Adesanya tries to move into range but Knocker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Adesanya tries to clinch up but Knocker circles away and keeps his distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Knocker dominated that round.
That's time! Adesanya's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Adesanya takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Israel Adesanya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adesanya looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Adesanya loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Adesanya postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adesanya postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Adesanya with a flurry of punches that miss.
Adesanya postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adesanya looking to pass the guard.
Adesanya throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya throwing strikes but missing.
Adesanya landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knocker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Adesanya.
Knocker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Knocker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Adesanya throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knocker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Adesanya drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Adesanya jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Knocker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Adesanya.
Knocker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Adesanya with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Adesanya accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Andrew Knocker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knocker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The crowd cheers as Knocker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Adesanya doesn't seem phased though.
Knocker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Knocker connects with a nice looking jab.
Knocker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Knocker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Adesanya moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good exchange - Knocker coming out on top.
Adesanya will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Adesanya blocks a low kick nicely.
Knocker catches Adesanya with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Knocker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Adesanya at a distance.
Adesanya takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adesanya needs to keep his hands up - Knocker had a free shot at his head there.
Knocker clobbers Adesanya with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Knocker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Adesanya takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Adesanya shoots in for a takedown but Knocker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Israel Adesanya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knocker connects with a right hand. Adesanya shakes it off.
Knocker lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Adesanya takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Adesanya looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Adesanya takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knocker throws a head kick but Adesanya moves out of range.
Adesanya appears to be looking for a big counter.
Knocker cracks Adesanya with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Knocker misses with a two punch combination.
Knocker with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knocker throws a combination. Adesanya tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Adesanya is rocked!
Adesanya shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knocker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Adesanya takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Knocker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Adesanya throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Knocker's waist but Knocker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Adesanya off to one side.
Knocker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Adesanya stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Knocker lands with an overhand left.
Knocker tests Adesanya's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knocker lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Knocker.
Oh Adesanya is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Adesanya checks a low kick from Knocker.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Knocker 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!
Knocker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Adesanya moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Adesanya seems to have got his legs back now.
Knocker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from Knocker does no damage.
Knocker misses the jab.
Adesanya throwing a counter right hand but Knocker manages to avoid it.
Knocker swinging wildly here.
Knocker throws a one two combo.
Adesanya misses with a takedown attempt - Knocker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knocker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Adesanya scrambles back to his feet.
Knocker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adesanya fails with a takedown attempt.
Knocker's corner calls for a 1-2. Knocker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Knocker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Knocker throws a combination. Adesanya tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Good standup being displayed there by Knocker as he connects with a hook.
Knocker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Adesanya takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
No joy there for Knocker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adesanya on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Adesanya is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Knocker.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adesanya shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Knocker counters with a three punch combo that has Adesanya backing up. Adesanya nods at Knocker to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Israel Adesanya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Adesanya takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Decent striking displayed by Knocker there.
Adesanya is rocked!
Adesanya has his takedown stuffed
and Knocker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh Adesanya is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knocker scores with a decent looking hook.
Adesanya shoots for a double leg takedown but Knocker sprawls well. He's pushed Adesanya's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Adesanya seems to have got his legs back now.
Some bone on bone action there as Adesanya checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
As Knocker looks to move away, Adesanya throws a big counter combo but Knocker just gets out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adesanya shoots and misses
and Knocker counters with a one-two to the body.
Knocker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Knocker lands a hook that stumbles Adesanya back into the cage. Knocker follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Adesanya to the canvas! Knocker pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Adesanya has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Andrew Knocker!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brook Anderson (ranked 2658 p4p, 3217 weight class) and Phillip Morningstar (ranked 337 p4p, 393 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brook Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phillip Morningstar!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
Anderson drags the fight down to the ground.
Anderson trying to keep a closed guard but Morningstar is proving a slippery customer.
Anderson looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Morningstar is defending well. Anderson quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Morningstar has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Anderson celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brook Anderson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evaristo Catricheo (ranked 2899 p4p, 2153 weight class) and Kenny Omega (ranked 355 p4p, 272 weight class). Catricheo comes to the cage accompanied by Entre a mi pago sin golpear. Omega has chosen Kenny Omega Entrance Theme from AEW as his entrance music. The key to victory for Evaristo Catricheo has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Evaristo Catricheo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kenny Omega!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Omega defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Catricheo.
Catricheo feints and as Omega raises his hands in defense, Catricheo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Catricheo controlling from the top position.
Omega escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Catricheo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Catricheo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Catricheo throwing strikes from guard but Omega blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catricheo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Catricheo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Omega has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Catricheo has managed to get both his arms back between Omega's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omega is controlling Catricheo's posture.
Catricheo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Catricheo trying to control the position from guard on top but Omega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Omega looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Catricheo has picked Omega up and slammed him! Omega can't keep hold of the triangle and Catricheo manages to pass to side control!
Omega struggling a bit here.
Omega is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Catricheo wants to control but Omega is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Omega told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The strikes coming from Catricheo are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Omega is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Catricheo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Omega is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Catricheo pulls his head out easily.
Catricheo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Omega knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Catricheo wants to control but Omega is keeping him busy.
Catricheo working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Omega's thigh. Omega counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Catricheo looking to sit in guard and control but Omega gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Catricheo keeping moving, preventing Omega from controlling successfully.
Catricheo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Omega wants to control from the top but Catricheo keeps moving.
Catricheo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Omega showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Catricheo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Catricheo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Omega defending well though.
Omega wants to control but Catricheo is keeping busy.
Catricheo trying to control from half guard but Omega is working away.
Catricheo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Omega defends it well.
Omega is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Omega is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Evaristo Catricheo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Catricheo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Omega's waist but Omega gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Catricheo off to one side.
Catricheo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Omega is fending him off so far but Catricheo persists. Nope, Omega circles away and we're back to standing.
Catricheo shoots in looking for a takedown. Omega tries to sprawl out of it but Catricheo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Omega manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evaristo Catricheo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Omega stuffs the takedown.
Catricheo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Omega quickly recovers to half guard.
Omega is looking to improve his position.
Catricheo is looking for a kimura but Omega is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Catricheo to get the leverage.
Omega looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Catricheo works his way into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omega is trying to control Catricheo's posture but Catricheo avoids it.
Catricheo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Catricheo is looking to take a break and control but Omega is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omega struggling a bit here.
Catricheo sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Omega is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Omega gets back to half guard.
Omega tries to roll over but Catricheo keeps him under control.
Catricheo wants to free his trapped foot but Omega is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Catricheo wants to take a breather but Omega is having none of it.
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.
Omega wants to improve his position but Catricheo is controlling well.
Omega looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Catricheo works his foot free and advances to mount.
Omega can't escape the position.
Catricheo controlling the pace for now.
Omega has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Catricheo's lack of action.
Catricheo is looking to take a break and control but Omega is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evaristo Catricheo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Omega is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Catricheo pulls his head out easily.
Catricheo is pressing down on Omega's thigh, looking to free his foot. Omega is holding on for now.
Catricheo is looking to take a break and control but Omega is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Omega trying to control here.
Omega wants to improve his position but Catricheo is controlling well.
Omega looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Omega moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Catricheo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Omega keeping moving, preventing Catricheo from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Omega is trying to keep Catricheo in close.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Catricheo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Catricheo shoots in for a takedown but Omega shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Evaristo Catricheo dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Catricheo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Omega avoids it really well and circles away.
Catricheo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Omega quickly recovers to half guard.
Omega tries to get to full guard but Catricheo has control of the leg.
Catricheo wants to pass the guard but Omega is defending well.
Omega is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omega is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Catricheo pulls his head out easily.
Omega has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Catricheo is working away from the top position though.
Omega looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omega is trying to maintain the position but Catricheo is very close to passing his half guard.
Catricheo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Omega knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Catricheo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Omega works his way to full guard. Good work.
Omega has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Catricheo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kenny Omega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Catricheo trying to control the position from guard on top but Omega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Catricheo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Catricheo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Catricheo trying to control the position from guard on top but Omega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Omega fails with the takedown.
Omega throws a body shot but no joy.
Omega throws a body punch but Catricheo moves out of range.
Catricheo doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Omega counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Catricheo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Omega trying to control but Catricheo is working from the bottom.
Catricheo controls Omega momentarily but Omega frees himself.
Omega 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.
Omega 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.
Omega trying to control but Catricheo is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Omega dives in and grabs Catricheo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Catricheo pushes down on Omega's head and hops out.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Catricheo enables Omega to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Catricheo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Catricheo looking for a sweep. Not yet Catricheo, not yet.
Omega is stalling in the full guard.
Omega pushes down on Catricheo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Catricheo is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Omega moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Catricheo.
Catricheo regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Omega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Catricheo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evaristo Catricheo!
Evaristo Catricheo very nearly forgot to thank Nutritional Shaved Ice amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
The defeated Kenny Omega had this to say: 'I'll chalk this loss up to my hectic schedule.....I'll be back'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Killian Koskinen (ranked 3736 p4p, 1856 weight class) and Brian McFoy (ranked 443 p4p, 235 weight class). Brian McFoy has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Killian Koskinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brian McFoy!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McFoy goes for a double leg but Koskinen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Koskinen continues to drive forward.
McFoy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Koskinen fails with an attempt to clinch.
McFoy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Koskinen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Killian Koskinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian McFoy.
McFoy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McFoy misses with a body kick.
McFoy throws a lazy body kick
and Koskinen counters with a good low kick that McFoy was not able to check.
McFoy drives through with a takedown into guard.
Koskinen controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McFoy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFoy wants to control from the top but Koskinen keeps moving.
McFoy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Koskinen pulls McFoy in close to his closed guard and prevents McFoy from doing any damage or advancing position.
McFoy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Koskinen is looking to stand up but McFoy isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koskinen keeping moving, preventing McFoy from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McFoy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McFoy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McFoy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Koskinen has momentary wrist control but McFoy slips an elbow through the middle.
McFoy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McFoy trying to control but Koskinen is working from the bottom.
Koskinen controls McFoy momentarily but McFoy frees himself.
McFoy wants to control from the top but Koskinen keeps moving.
McFoy stopping the sweep attempt from Koskinen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koskinen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Koskinen is on top in guard.
McFoy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McFoy is pulling down on Koskinen's head to control his posture.
McFoy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
McFoy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Koskinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Koskinen, not yet.
McFoy postures up.
Koskinen can't keep his opponent in guard - McFoy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFoy working over Koskinen with some ground and pound. Koskinen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Koskinen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McFoy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McFoy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McFoy wants to pass the guard but Koskinen is defending well.
Koskinen is looking to control McFoy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Koskinen avoid being mounted?
McFoy passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Koskinen!
McFoy scoring with strikes but Koskinen is staying in there.
BOOM! McFoy connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Koskinen is rocked!
Koskinen is desperately trying to improve his position but McFoy has a good base and remains in mount.
Oh Koskinen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Koskinen is breathing heavily.
The referee warns Koskinen that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
McFoy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFoy landing strikes from the mount.
McFoy postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Koskinen in real trouble here! The ref calls for Koskinen to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian McFoy!
Brian McFoy was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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