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CDFC 22: Baltaretu vs Slice PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Jensen (ranked 25110 p4p, 24934 weight class) and Vlad Hansen (ranked 708 p4p, 727 weight class). Vlad Hansen 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Jensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vlad Hansen!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hansen gets a clinch.
Jensen is looking to break free of the clinch but Hansen has double underhooks.
Hansen lands an elbow just above Jensen 's eye.
Hansen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nice elbow from Hansen.
Jensen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jensen wants to break free but Hansen has control.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hansen.
Jensen takes an elbow to the temple.
Hansen lands an elbow that stopped Jensen in his tracks for a moment.
Hansen lands a damaging elbow.
 It looks like Kevin Jensen has been cut.
Hansen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jensen backwards.
Hansen lands an elbow inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hansen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jensen backwards.
Hansen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hansen.
Jensen can't break the clinch.
Jensen tries to circle away but Hansen has him pinned against the cage.
Jensen is trying to push Hansen away but Hansen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nice elbow from Hansen.
Jensen is trying to push Hansen away but Hansen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hansen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hansen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jensen is breathing heavily.
Hansen lands a damaging elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jensen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hansen is defending well.
Hansen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hansen lands a knee to the head.
Hansen slowing the pace effectively.
Hansen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jensen tries to break the clinch but Hansen is controlling the position.
Hansen has Jensen pressed against the cage, preventing Jensen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jensen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hansen moves into the clinch successfully.
Hansen lands a nice elbow.
Jensen is trying to force a seperation but Hansen has the dominant position.
Jensen can't break the clinch.
Jensen takes an elbow to the temple.
Hansen lands a nice elbow.
Hansen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hansen lands an elbow inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hansen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jensen's efforts to push away.
Hansen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jensen takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hansen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansen lands an elbow that stopped Jensen in his tracks for a moment.
Hansen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jensen.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hansen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hansen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jensen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jensen wants to break free but Hansen has control.
Jensen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hansen has Jensen pressed against the cage, preventing Jensen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hansen lands an elbow inside that Jensen shrugs off.
Jensen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jensen is looking to break free of the clinch but Hansen has double underhooks.
Jensen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hansen scores with a hook to the body.
Jensen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hansen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jensen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hansen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hansen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hansen tries to clinch but Jensen is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen tries to clinch but Jensen is having none of it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hansen. That's going to slow Jensen down.
Hansen tries to clinch up but Jensen circles away and keeps his distance.
A little feinted left hand from Jensen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jensen keeps the fight on the outside.
Jensen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hansen in his tracks.
Jensen swings for the body but Hansen moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Jensen. Those never looked like landing.
Hansen with the counter takedown but Jensen avoids it easily.
Hansen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jensen keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hansen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jensen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A big left from Jensen misses.
Jensen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hansen manages to avoid it.
Jensen takes a swing at Hansen's ribcage but misses.
Vlad Hansen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansen wants to clinch.
Hansen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jensen, pushing him back against the cage.
Hansen has Jensen pressed against the cage, preventing Jensen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jensen tries to break the clinch but Hansen is controlling the position.
Hansen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jensen's defenses.
Jensen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hansen lands a damaging elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hansen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hansen with a knee to the head.
Hansen lands an elbow that stopped Jensen in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hansen lands an elbow that stopped Jensen in his tracks for a moment.
Hansen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jensen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hansen can turn it around.
Hansen lands a knee to the head.
Jensen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hansen has him pressed against the cage.
Hansen lands a shoulder strike.
Jensen takes a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Hansen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Jensen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hansen tries to clinch but Jensen is having none of it.
Jensen takes a swing at Hansen's ribcage but misses.
Hansen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jensen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hansen tries to clinch but Jensen is having none of it.
Hansen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jensen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hansen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hansen moves in looking to clinch but Jensen pushes him off.
Jensen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hansen was well out of range. Poor timing from Jensen.
Hansen slips a jab and a cross from Jensen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansen tries to clinch there but Jensen circles away.
Hansen wants to clinch up but Jensen keeps it at a distance.
Hansen tries to clinch but Jensen is having none of it.
Hansen rushes Jensen and presses him up against the cage.
Hansen lands an elbow inside that Jensen shrugs off.
Hansen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen lands a nice elbow.
Hansen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hansen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hansen lands a shoulder strike.
Hansen lands an elbow just above Jensen 's eye.
Jensen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hansen tries to clinch up
and Hansen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hansen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hansen.
Hansen lands an elbow that stopped Jensen in his tracks for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jensen is looking to break free of the clinch but Hansen has double underhooks.
Hansen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A knee to the head by Hansen.
Jensen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hansen keeps control of Jensen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jensen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jensen is trying to break free.
Hansen lands a nice elbow.
Hansen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jensen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hansen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jensen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hansen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jensens head.
Hansen lands an uppercut.
Hansen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jensen's efforts to push away.
Hansen keeps control of Jensen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jensen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hansen lands an elbow inside that Jensen shrugs off.
Jensen is trying to break free.
Jensen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hansen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jensen's defenses.
Hansen lands a nice elbow.
Hansen has Jensen pressed against the cage, preventing Jensen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jensen's efforts to push away.
Hansen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jensen's efforts to push away.
Jensen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hansen lands an elbow just above Jensen 's eye.
Hansen lands an elbow that stopped Jensen in his tracks for a moment.
Hansen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hansen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jensen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hansen has him pressed against the cage.
Hansen lands an elbow inside that Jensen shrugs off.
Hansen lands an elbow inside that Jensen shrugs off.
Hansen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jensen is trying to force a seperation but Hansen has the dominant position.
Jensen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hansen misses with a takedown attempt - Jensen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hansen wants to clinch up but Jensen keeps it at a distance.
Jensen lands with a hook. Hansen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Jensen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hansen tries to clinch up.
Nice shot lands for Jensen.
Jensen is looking to wear down Hansen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jensen works the jab nicely.
Hansen tries to clinch up.
Kevin Jensen is winning the standup battle so far.
Jensen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jensen wants it to stay on the feet.
Hansen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jensen takes a swing at Hansen's ribcage but misses.
Jensen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Jensen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jensen catches Hansen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hansen tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hansen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Hansen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kevin Jensen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jensen lands a jab to the nose.
Hansen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hansen keeps control of Jensen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jensen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hansen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hansen lands an elbow that stopped Jensen in his tracks for a moment.
Jensen can't break the clinch.
Jensen tries to circle away but Hansen has him pinned against the cage.
Hansen lands an elbow just above Jensen 's eye.
Jensen is trying to break the clinch but Hansen has him pressed against the cage.
Hansen lands an elbow inside.
Hansen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jensen backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansen lands an elbow that stopped Jensen in his tracks for a moment.
Jensen takes an elbow to the temple.
Hansen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jensen's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jensen takes an elbow to the temple.
Hansen lands a nice knee to the body.
Jensen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hansen lands a big knee to the head and Jensen goes down! Hansen is looking to finish!
 Jensen is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jensen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Oh Jensen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jensen parries the strikes from Hansen easily there. Hansen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jensen to escape.
Hansen working the ground and pound but Jensen is defending the strikes.
Jensen regains half guard.
Hansen tries to stand and escape but Jensen is controlling the position.
Jensen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hansen gets to his feet and stands over Jensen, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Jensen felt that one! Hansen unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Jensen from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad Hansen!
The defeated Kevin Jensen had this to say: 'congrats to my opponent. I'll work harder and be back stronger next time.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Troy KIng (ranked 24439 p4p, 6013 weight class) and Paddy Murphy (ranked 739 p4p, 682 weight class). Murphy comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dropkick Murphys - Smash Shit Up kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Troy KIng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paddy Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy moves into range and clinches up with KIng.
KIng has had enough of the clinch but Murphy keeps him there for the moment.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Murphy as KIng tries to tie him up.
KIng tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murphy.
KIng tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murphy.
Murphy has KIng pressed against the cage, preventing KIng from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
KIng is trying to break the clinch but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
Murphy leaning against his opponent.
Murphy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murphy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KIng tries to pull guard but Murphy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy KIng. That's going to take a lot out of him.
KIng is breathing heavily.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike.
Murphy breaks the clinch.
A big right from Murphy misses.
Murphy connects with the punch.
It looks like Troy KIng has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy throws a jab but it's blocked by KIng.
KIng misses with a takedown attempt
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Murphy.
Murphy lands a big uppercut and KIng crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but KIng looks OK. Murphy waves KIng back to his feet!
KIng is rocked!
Paddy Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in KIng - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Murphy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paddy Murphy!
Paddy Murphy 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Metbal Skabetti (ranked 5140 p4p, 25024 weight class) and Nemanja Kenitov (ranked 600 p4p, 715 weight class). Nemanja Kenitov struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 206.7lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. 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 Helsinki, Metbal Skabetti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nemanja Kenitov!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skabetti moves into range and clinches up with Kenitov.
Kenitov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Kenitov takes a shot to the head.
Kenitov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Skabetti.
Skabetti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Skabetti slowing the pace effectively.
Skabetti slows down the pace here.
Skabetti avoids a wild elbow strike from Kenitov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenitov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Skabetti using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Skabetti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skabetti managing to block the knees to the body from Kenitov.
Kenitov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Skabetti prevents it.
Skabetti dodges an elbow strike from Kenitov.
Skabetti blocks an elbow strike from Kenitov.
Skabetti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kenitov or not.
A bit of stalling here from Skabetti.
Skabetti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kenitov told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Kenitov is trying to break the clinch but Skabetti has him pressed against the cage.
Skabetti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenitov wants to take the fight to the mat but Skabetti manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kenitov pushes off an throws an elbow but Skabetti leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Knees to the body from Skabetti.
Good body shot from Skabetti.
Skabetti works on Kenitov's body with a couple of short punches.
Skabetti cracks Kenitov with a nice body shot.
Skabetti slows down the pace here.
Kenitov pushes off an throws an elbow but Skabetti leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skabetti is struggling to control the position.
Kenitov is trying to force a seperation but Skabetti has the dominant position.
Skabetti works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Skabetti has Kenitov pushed against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Skabetti.
Skabetti unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kenitov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Skabetti lands a body punch.
Skabetti leaning against his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Skabetti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Skabetti.
Skabetti taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Skabetti is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Skabetti lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Skabetti stalling in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kenitov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Skabetti after a bit of a struggle.
Metbal Skabetti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nemanja Kenitov.
Skabetti stalling the fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Metbal Skabetti dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Skabetti drives through and clinches with Kenitov against the cage.
Kenitov tries to circle away but Skabetti has him pinned against the cage.
Skabetti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Metbal Skabetti has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kenitov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skabetti manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kenitov throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skabetti lands a good knee to the midsection. Kenitov won't want to take too many of those.
Kenitov is breathing heavily.
Skabetti's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Metbal Skabetti.
Skabetti moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Skabetti - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kenitov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Skabetti has Kenitov pushed against the cage.
Skabetti unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kenitov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Skabetti.
Skabetti works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skabetti stalling.
Kenitov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Skabetti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kenitovs head.
Skabetti is stalling here.
Skabetti leaning his opponent against the cage.
Skabetti effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Skabetti for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Kenitov jumps guard but Skabetti turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skabetti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
 Kenitov is rocked!
A bit of stalling here from Skabetti.
Kenitov is still on wobbly legs! Can Skabetti finish him?
Skabetti pushes Kenitov against the cage. Skabetti is working some dirty boxing. Skabetti pushes off with a quick right hook! Kenitov goes down! Kenitov tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Skabetti moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Metbal Skabetti!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Damian Drago (ranked 6077 p4p, 24960 weight class) and Zack Allan Jr (ranked 484 p4p, 518 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damian Drago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Zack Allan Jr!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allan Jr moves into the clinch.
Drago is fighting off a takedown attempt but Allan Jr is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Drago to the mat. Drago regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Allan Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Drago is retaining full guard.
Drago is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Allan Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Allan Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Drago. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Drago has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Allan Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Drago lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Allan Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Drago drops back looking for a leg! Allan Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Allan Jr manages to kick Drago off! Drago jumps back into Allan Jr's guard.
Allan Jr throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Drago escapes and throws Allan Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drago is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Allan Jr has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Drago wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Allan Jr, who protects the arm well.
Drago tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Drago is breathing heavily.
Allan Jr is trying to control Drago's posture but Drago avoids it.
Drago working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Drago tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Drago is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Allan Jr has escaped the position, nice work there.
Allan Jr is looking for a sweep.
Allan Jr struggling a bit here.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Drago tries for a kimura but Allan Jr is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allan Jr is trying to control Drago's posture but Drago avoids it.
Drago is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Allan Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Drago looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've been informed that Allan Jr has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Allan Jr gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Allan Jr is trying to maintain the position but Drago is very close to passing his half guard.
Drago is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Allan Jr is just riding it out for now. Drago eventually gives up the hold.
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.
Allan Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Drago pulls his head out easily.
Allan Jr wants to control but Drago is keeping busy.
Allan Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Allan Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drago is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Allan Jr sees it coming and defends easily.
Drago is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Drago dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Allan Jr moves into range and clinches up with Drago.
Allan Jr has picked Drago up - he's going for a ride! Allan Jr dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Drago is staying active underneath Allan Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Allan Jr seems to be looking for submissions.
Allan Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago is defending against the submission attempts here by Allan Jr.
Damian Drago overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Drago works his way to full guard. Good work.
Allan Jr is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allan Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Allan Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Allan Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Drago has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Allan Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Drago's legs - danger averted.
Allan Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Allan Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Allan Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Allan Jr trying to control but Drago is working from the bottom.
Drago has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Allan Jr doesn't defend quickly enough and Drago has managed to lock this one up! Can Allan Jr escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Drago on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Damian Drago!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leonidas Dominguez (ranked 4346 p4p, 6706 weight class) and Robert Ross (ranked 554 p4p, 729 weight class). Dominguez's entrance music is Vaso de Cristal. 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 middleweight 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, Leonidas Dominguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robert Ross!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dominguez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ross on his heels. He'll look to pass Ross's guard now, I'm sure.
Ross keeping moving, preventing Dominguez from controlling successfully.
Dominguez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ross has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dominguez has managed to get both his arms back between Ross's legs - danger averted.
Ross looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dominguez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ross has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dominguez has managed to get both his arms back between Ross's legs - danger averted.
Ross has control of Dominguez's left arm, preventing Dominguez from doing any damage.
Ross is trying to keep Dominguez in close.
Dominguez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ross wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ross has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dominguez wants to work for an arm triangle but Ross is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ross is looking for a sweep. Dominguez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ross trying to control but Dominguez postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez is trying to work for a kimura but Ross is defending well.
Dominguez tries to pass to full mount but Ross defends it.
Ross looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dominguez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ross looking for submissions off his back.
Ross looking for submissions off his back.
Ross won't allow Dominguez to pass to mount.
Dominguez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
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.
Ross keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ross slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ross escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dominguez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Ross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ross trying to control the position.
Ross utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dominguez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ross keeping moving, preventing Dominguez from controlling successfully.
Dominguez postures up in Ross's guard and throws a big left but Ross blocks it.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Ross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ross has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Dominguez has passed into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ross is looking to regain half guard here but Dominguez keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dominguez working away.
Dominguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ross keeps working.
Dominguez is trying to get an arm triangle but Ross is defending well.
Dominguez is working to tighten his grip on Ross's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Ross has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Dominguez is really squeezing tight and eventually Ross passes out! Dominguez breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Leonidas Dominguez!
Leonidas Dominguez took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Nutritional Shaved Ice for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Little Jimmy (ranked 3454 p4p, 6359 weight class) and Huy Guerra (ranked 345 p4p, 494 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Little Jimmy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Huy Guerra!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jimmy clinches up against the cage.
Jimmy successfully pulls guard.
Jimmy pushes a forearm under Guerra's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Guerra is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Little Jimmy!
Little Jimmy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ron Riley (ranked 4855 p4p, 4311 weight class) and Je Ha Kim (ranked 595 p4p, 546 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 New York, Ron Riley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Je Ha Kim!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riley misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Kim to counter with a crisp jab.
Riley misses with a combination
and Kim moves into the clinch.
Kim lands a right hand.
Kim throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rileys head.
Kim digs a right hand into Riley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Riley's gas tank.
Riley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A nice left hand lands by Kim.
Riley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ron Riley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kim works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Kim scores with a nice short uppercut.
Riley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kim lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Kim.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kim lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kim scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim prevents the takedown attempt.
Kim working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kim scores with a shot to the side of Riley's head.
A short left from Kim.
Kim leaning against his opponent.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kim continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Kim makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kim prevents the takedown attempt.
Kim is pushing Riley up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kim lands a body shot.
Kim just leaning against Riley, taking a breather.
Kim holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Kim.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim digs a right hand into Riley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Riley's gas tank.
Kim scores with a hook to the body.
Kim digs a right hand into Riley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Riley's gas tank.
A short left from Kim.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kim pushes Riley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kim is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kim lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Riley.
Kim stalling.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kim takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kim lands a left hand that snaps the head of Riley backwards.
Kim lands an uppercut.
Kim lands with a short shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Kim.
Kim lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kim lands a body shot.
Kim will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Riley up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim lands a nice uppercut.
Riley is looking to control Kim's arms but Kim gets an underhook and turns him. Now Riley has his back to the cage.
Riley jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kim walks away with a smile on his face. Riley gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Riley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kim's waist but Kim gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Riley off to one side.
Riley is breathing heavily.
Kim throws a lazy uppercut
and Riley counters with a stiff right hand.
Ron Riley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riley gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kim counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Je Ha Kim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kim lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kim throws a right hand that Riley ducks under and follows up with a left that Riley also avoids with ease.
Kim rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Riley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim throws a hook but Riley avoids it easily.
Kim pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Riley wants to clinch up but Kim keeps it at a distance.
Kim wants to counter the offense by Riley and move into the clinch position.
Kim jabs Riley to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Riley on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kim connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Riley tries to clinch but Kim moves away
and Kim counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kim lands a lovely overhand right.
Some wild striking there from Riley.
Kim swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Je Ha Kim dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Riley darts in trying to clinch
and Kim counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Riley thinking.
Riley throws a lazy body kick
and Kim counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Je Ha Kim seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Riley throws a poor cross that misses
letting Kim counter with a right hand.
Kim swats away the attempt to clinch by Riley.
Kim is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Riley defending well as Kim loads up on a big left hand.
Riley tries for a takedown but Kim circles away easily
and Kim counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley fails with the takedown
and Kim counters with a stiff right hand.
Riley closes the distance and clinches up with Kim, looking for a takedown. Riley pushes Kim against the cage but Kim circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kim has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ron Riley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Kim.
Kim drops Riley with a beautiful combination! Riley stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kim is looking for the KO!
Riley is rocked!
Kim finds Riley's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Riley flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Kim lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Riley will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Je Ha Kim!
Our winner, Je Ha Kim, 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.
The defeated Ron Riley had this to say: 'Well fuck '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Colin Murphy (ranked 3682 p4p, 3903 weight class) and Thiago Lourenco (ranked 356 p4p, 376 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Lourenco!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lourenco takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lourenco walks into a left hand.
Murphy lunges at Lourenco with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lourenco's hand.
Lourenco is rocked!
Lourenco looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range.
Lourenco is still on wobbly legs! Can Murphy finish him?
Lourenco throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murphy counters with a huge right that knocks Lourenco out cold! Murphy is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Colin Murphy!
A victorious Colin Murphy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jarkko Ahola (ranked 2352 p4p, 1603 weight class) and Heino Vanhatalo (ranked 318 p4p, 225 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Heino Vanhatalo!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vanhatalo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vanhatalo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ahola scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ahola lands a jab to the nose.
Vanhatalo cracks Ahola with a right hand to the side of the head.
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.
Ahola defending well as Vanhatalo loads up on a big left hand.
Ahola just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vanhatalo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vanhatalo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahola.
Ahola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vanhatalo.
Vanhatalo slips under a jab.
Vanhatalo drops his hands momentarily and Ahola takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vanhatalo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ahola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vanhatalo moves away.
Vanhatalo misses with an uppercut.
Ahola throws out a loose jab but Vanhatalo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahola misses with a straight right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vanhatalo.
Heino Vanhatalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahola moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ahola ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahola cracks a nice hook into Vanhatalo's ribs.
Vanhatalo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vanhatalo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vanhatalo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ahola finds it's way round the side to connect with Vanhatalo's head.
Ahola keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ahola scores with a nice right hand.
Vanhatalo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Jarkko Ahola has been cut.
Ahola misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Ahola.
Vanhatalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahola was well out of range. Poor timing from Vanhatalo.
Ahola throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vanhatalo takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahola drives through and clinches with Vanhatalo against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Ahola.
 It looks like Heino Vanhatalo has been cut.
Vanhatalo blocks a body shot from Ahola.
Vanhatalo blocking some punches.
Ahola softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vanhatalo lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahola stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Ahola fails to land.
Ahola throws a head punch that misses.
Vanhatalo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vanhatalo misses with the head strike.
Vanhatalo pushes Ahola back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ahola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ahola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ahola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ahola working aggressively here.
Vanhatalo blocking some punches.
Vanhatalo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vanhatalo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ahola.
Vanhatalo is leaning against Ahola and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Ahola fails to land.
Ahola softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vanhatalo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ahola.
Ahola presses Vanhatalo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ahola misses with a punch to the body.
Vanhatalo wants to get back to striking at distance but Ahola won't allow it.
Ahola lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ahola prevents a body shot from Vanhatalo.
Ahola struggles to land a body shot inside as Vanhatalo controls his hands.
Ahola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vanhatalo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vanhatalo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vanhatalo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ahola scores with a sloppy right hand. Vanhatalo should have avoided that one.
Vanhatalo looks to land a right hand but Ahola moved out of range.
Vanhatalo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahola.
Vanhatalo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahola.
A jab from Vanhatalo finds it's way through Ahola's defenses.
Ahola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanhatalo moves out of range as Ahola strikes.
Vanhatalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahola.
Ahola is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vanhatalo.
Ahola avoids the body shot from Vanhatalo.
Vanhatalo just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vanhatalo.
Ahola tries to counter by clinching up but Vanhatalo breaks away and moves out of range.
Vanhatalo throws a hook to the side of Ahola's head but Ahola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Ahola misses.
Ahola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vanhatalo misses with an uppercut.
Vanhatalo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vanhatalo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ahola.
Vanhatalo throws a jab when Ahola was well out of range.
Ahola is looking to counter the offense by Vanhatalo and move into the clinch.
Ahola misses with a right hand
letting Vanhatalo counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahola sizes up Vanhatalo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vanhatalo misses with a looping left.
Vanhatalo gets tackled into the cage by Ahola. Ahola maintains the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jarkko Ahola dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Vanhatalo throws a hook but Ahola blocks it.
Ahola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vanhatalo.
Ahola lands a body shot.
Vanhatalo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Vanhatalo throws a hook but Ahola avoids it easily.
Ahola misses with an uppercut.
Vanhatalo throws a jab when Ahola was well out of range.
Vanhatalo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vanhatalo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vanhatalo looks to land a left hand but Ahola moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Ahola misses its intended target.
Ahola ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vanhatalo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vanhatalo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ahola misses the body punch
and Vanhatalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vanhatalo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vanhatalo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ahola is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vanhatalo can do to turn this around?
Nice uppercut there from Ahola.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Ahola lands.
Vanhatalo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahola manages to avoid it.
Vanhatalo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ahola.
Ahola scores with a jab.
Ahola connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vanhatalo momentarily.
Ahola throws a body punch but Vanhatalo moves out of range.
Vanhatalo lands with a nice combination. Ahola backs away looking to recover.
Ahola needs to keep his hands up - Vanhatalo had a free shot at his head there.
Vanhatalo thuds a left hand into Ahola's body.
Ahola scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahola misses with a looping left.
Vanhatalo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Vanhatalo does no damage.
Vanhatalo fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ahola jabs at Vanhatalo's body.
Vanhatalo ducks under a wild hook from Ahola.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanhatalo moves out of range of the strikes.
Vanhatalo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ahola moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ahola slips under a jab.
Ahola tries to counter by clinching up but Vanhatalo breaks away and moves out of range.
Ahola slips under a jab.
Ahola comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ahola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vanhatalo.
Ahola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vanhatalo manages to avoid it.
Ahola connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vanhatalo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vanhatalo slips a jab from Ahola.
Vanhatalo misses with a wild body shot.
Ahola wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Vanhatalo misses with a body shot.
Ahola seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Vanhatalo throws a nice looking combination but Ahola bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big left from Ahola misses.
Vanhatalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahola is just out of range.
Vanhatalo defending well as Ahola loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanhatalo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ahola lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vanhatalo at a distance.
Ahola takes one on the button.
Vanhatalo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab from Ahola does it's job there.
Ahola throws a good cross that connects.
Vanhatalo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ahola throws a looping overhand right but Vanhatalo ducks down to avoid it.
As Ahola backs off Vanhatalo throws a huge counter combo but Ahola manages to avoid it all.
Ahola throws a looping overhand right but Vanhatalo ducks down to avoid it.
Ahola just misses with a punch to the body.
Vanhatalo throws out a counter right but Ahola avoids it with no problem.
Ahola moves away from the strike by Vanhatalo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahola. Vanhatalo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vanhatalo takes a swing at Ahola's ribcage but misses.
Vanhatalo missing with a left hand there. Ahola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vanhatalo misses with a looping left.
Vanhatalo misses with a straight right.
Vanhatalo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahola fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vanhatalo on the side of the head.
Vanhatalo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahola manages to avoid it.
Ahola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vanhatalo slips under a jab from Ahola.
Ahola ducks under a wild hook from Vanhatalo.
Ahola ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ahola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vanhatalo.
Ahola looks to throw the jab but Vanhatalo is out of range.
Vanhatalo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vanhatalo misses with a hook. Ahola ducked under it nicely.
Ahola fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ahola connects with a looping right hand.
Ahola looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ahola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vanhatalo! But no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vanhatalo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jarkko Ahola will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Ahola takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vanhatalo connects with a right hand. Ahola shakes it off.
Vanhatalo lands with a straight right. Ahola didn't see that one coming.
Ahola throws a hook but Vanhatalo blocks it.
Ahola slips a straight right by Vanhatalo.
Decent striking displayed by Ahola there.
Ahola looks to score with a jab to the body but Vanhatalo is just out of range.
Ahola scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ahola throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vanhatalo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ahola cracks Vanhatalo with an open hand slap.
Jarkko Ahola is winning the standup battle so far.
Vanhatalo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahola.
Vanhatalo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ahola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ahola walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahola slips under a jab.
Ahola tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vanhatalo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vanhatalo.
Ahola defending well as Vanhatalo loads up on a big left hand.
Vanhatalo throws a jab when Ahola was well out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Ahola.
Vanhatalo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahola.
Ahola misses with a straight left.
Ahola misses with a body shot.
Vanhatalo throws a body punch but Ahola moves out of range.
Ahola throws out a powerful jab.
Vanhatalo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vanhatalo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ahola lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice defenses there by Ahola.
Ahola throws a body punch but Vanhatalo moves out of range.
Ahola lands a slapping body shot.
Ahola lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahola misses with a right hand
letting Vanhatalo counter with a right hand.
Heino Vanhatalo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanhatalo dips to his left and cracks Ahola with an uppercut!
Vanhatalo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ahola.
Vanhatalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahola was well out of range. Poor timing from Vanhatalo.
Ahola missing with a left hand there. Vanhatalo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vanhatalo looks to land a right hand but Ahola moved out of range.
Vanhatalo throws a jab but it's blocked by Ahola.
Ahola cracks Vanhatalo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ahola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vanhatalo scores with the left hand. Ahola knows he should have avoided that one.
Ahola lands a jab to Vanhatalo's midsection.
Vanhatalo throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahola wants to clinch up but Vanhatalo keeps it at a distance.
Vanhatalo throws a shot from downtown. Ahola moves away and avoids it.
Vanhatalo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vanhatalo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vanhatalo needs to keep his hands up - Ahola had a free shot at his head there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vanhatalo.
Vanhatalo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vanhatalo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ahola throws a jab but it's blocked by Vanhatalo.
Vanhatalo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ahola defending well as Vanhatalo loads up on a big left hand.
Ahola scores with a jab to the head.
Vanhatalo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vanhatalo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vanhatalo misses with a looping right.
Ahola throws a hook to the side of Vanhatalo's head but Vanhatalo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jarkko Ahola is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ahola cracks Vanhatalo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vanhatalo throws a shot from downtown. Ahola moves away and avoids it.
Ahola staying out of range there.
Vanhatalo tries to move into range but Ahola moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ahola lands the left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahola slips under a jab from Vanhatalo.
Vanhatalo throws a hook to the side of Ahola's head but Ahola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ahola connects with a body shot.
Vanhatalo throws out a loose jab but Ahola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahola takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ahola throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Vanhatalo to counter with a crisp jab.
Ahola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vanhatalo throws out the jab.
Ahola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahola. Vanhatalo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ahola throws a shot from downtown. Vanhatalo moves away and avoids it.
Sloppy strikes from Ahola. Those never looked like landing.
Ahola misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahola closes the distance and clinches.
Vanhatalo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ahola misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jarkko Ahola.
Well Ahola has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jarkko Ahola!
Jarkko Ahola decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Baltaretu (ranked 1560 p4p, 1106 weight class) and Kimbo Slice (ranked 210 p4p, 148 weight class). Baltaretu's entrance music is 50 Cent - In Da Club. A fine choice. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrei Baltaretu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kimbo Slice!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baltaretu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Slice misses with an uppercut.
Andrei Baltaretu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baltaretu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Slice counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Slice scores with a body shot.
Baltaretu fails to land the takedown.
Slice misses with a body shot.
Baltaretu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Slice counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Andrei Baltaretu has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Baltaretu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slice fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baltaretu manages to avoid it.
Baltaretu tries for a takedown but Slice circles away easily
and Baltaretu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Baltaretu has his takedown stuffed
and Slice counters with a crisp right hand that drops Baltaretu! Slice lets Baltaretu back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Baltaretu is rocked!
Baltaretu is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Are you kidding me?! Slice ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Baltaretu clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kimbo Slice! Kimbo Slice retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Kimbo Slice thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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