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BB 34 - Capellio vs Ochoa PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Suzaku Kururugi (ranked 3354 p4p, 6634 weight class) and Bsmds Nasmfus (ranked 466 p4p, 683 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Suzaku Kururugi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bsmds Nasmfus!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nasmfus moves into the clinch.
Nasmfus tries to work over Kururugi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kururugi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nasmfus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nasmfus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kururugi misses with a punch on the inside.
Nasmfus putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kururugi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kururugi has a couple of punches blocked by Nasmfus.
Kururugi throws a punch but it's blocked by Nasmfus.
Kururugi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nasmfus's coach down at Roosters Coop was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nasmfus's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nice body punch from Kururugi.
Kururugi lands a shot to the body.
Kururugi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nasmfus backwards.
Kururugi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kururugi scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nasmfus moves in looking to clinch but Kururugi pushes him off.
Kururugi quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Nasmfus is looking to clinch.
Kururugi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Suzaku Kururugi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nasmfus doesn't manage to clinch there - Kururugi circles away.
Kururugi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
 It looks like Bsmds Nasmfus has been cut.
Kururugi takes a swing at Nasmfus's ribcage but misses.
Bsmds Nasmfus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nasmfus moves to clinch but Kururugi breaks away
and Kururugi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nasmfus tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kururugi counters with a low kick, right behind Nasmfus 's knee.
Nasmfus walks into a straight right hand from Kururugi.
 Nasmfus is rocked!
Nasmfus moves to clinch but Kururugi breaks away
and Kururugi counters with a huge left! Nasmfus is in big trouble! He's backing up but Kururugi isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Nasmfus from any more damage. A dominating finish by Kururugi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Suzaku Kururugi!
A less than humble Suzaku Kururugi misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tang Cao (ranked 4342 p4p, 2280 weight class) and Freddy Barnes (ranked 538 p4p, 300 weight class). Cao 's entrance music is Pedestrian At Best - Courtney Barnett. A fine choice. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tang Cao !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Freddy Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cao slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Barnes loads up on a big right hand but Cao slips the punch.
Barnes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cao takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've been told by Cao 's head coaches at Golden Harvest that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cao scores with a nice strike.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Barnes has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Cao cracks a nice hook into Barnes's ribs.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cao !
Barnes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cao cracks a nice hook into Barnes's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Cao lands with a straight right. Barnes didn't see that one coming.
Cao slips a jab from Barnes.
Barnes lands a slapping body shot.
Barnes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Barnes.
Cao misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Barnes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barnes connects with a nice looking jab.
Cao throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Donk. Cao catches Barnes right on the button with a cross.
Barnes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Barnes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Barnes is rocked!
Cao connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barnes momentarily.
Barnes is still on wobbly legs! Can Cao finish him?
A shot to the liver by Cao . Beautiful body shot.
Barnes seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes throws a shot to the body.
Cao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barnes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cao staying out of range there.
It looked like Cao was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Barnes.
Cao lands with a hook. Barnes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Cao .
Barnes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cao to score with a decent uppercut.
Cao circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Barnes drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Cao follows Barnes to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tang Cao !
A very excited looking Tang Cao made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu (ranked 2169 p4p, 2363 weight class) and Kosmodrom Baikonurov (ranked 129 p4p, 146 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fukumitsu might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to YOUNG AND BEAUTIFUL (AIZZO Remix). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kosmodrom Baikonurov!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fukumitsu throws a right hand that misses
and Baikonurov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fukumitsu misses with an uppercut
and Baikonurov counters with a nice leg kick.
Fukumitsu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Good shot there by Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baikonurov throws out the jab.
Fukumitsu misses with a combination
enabling Baikonurov to counter with a crisp jab.
Baikonurov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fukumitsu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baikonurov moves away.
Baikonurov lands with a cross.
Baikonurov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fukumitsu, pushing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baikonurov misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Baikonurov as the two fighters clinch.
Baikonurov tries to throw a body punch but Fukumitsu avoids it by throwing Baikonurov back against the cage.
Baikonurov lands an uppercut.
Fukumitsu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Baikonurov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Baikonurov stalling the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baikonurov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fukumitsu blocks a body shot from Baikonurov.
Baikonurov is stalling here.
Fukumitsu is looking to break free of the clinch but Baikonurov has double underhooks.
Baikonurov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fukumitsu's efforts to push away.
Fukumitsu tries to circle away but Baikonurov has him pinned against the cage.
Fukumitsu breaks from the clinch.
Baikonurov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fukumitsu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baikonurov.
Fukumitsu misses with a straight right.
Fukumitsu lands with a shot to the body.
Baikonurov dodges the punch combination from Fukumitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukumitsu just misses with a punch to the body.
Baikonurov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Baikonurov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fukumitsu blocks a jab.
Baikonurov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A jab from Fukumitsu misses.
Baikonurov feints a counter leg kick.
A jab from Baikonurov finds it's way through Fukumitsu's defenses.
Fukumitsu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fukumitsu throws a lazy uppercut
and Baikonurov counters with a good low kick that Fukumitsu was not able to check.
Fukumitsu tests Baikonurov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fukumitsu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Baikonurov throws the left hand but Fukumitsu avoids the punch easily.
Baikonurov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fukumitsu manages to avoid it.
Baikonurov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Baikonurov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Baikonurov is rocked!
Fukumitsu misses with a double jab.
Baikonurov is still on wobbly legs! Can Fukumitsu finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baikonurov swings for the body but Fukumitsu moves out of range.
Fukumitsu lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Baikonurov falls backwards - clearly groggy! Fukumitsu dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wilhelm Bar (ranked 3011 p4p, 2953 weight class) and Hakeem Adderley (ranked 382 p4p, 375 weight class). Adderley has chosen Genesis as his entrance music. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Wilhelm Bar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hakeem Adderley!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adderley loads up on a big right hand but Bar slips the punch.
Bar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bar scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bar is trying to ground and pound but Adderley uses the momentary lack of control by Bar to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Adderley defends it well.
Bar trying to work for an americana but Adderley has managed to regain full guard.
Adderley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Adderley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bar drops back, looking for a kneebar! Adderley looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Adderley looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Adderley!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bar is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adderley tries to stand but Bar is controlling his head.
Bar tries to buck Adderley off but Adderley is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bar throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Bar is trying to get back to half guard.
Bar looking for a sweep but Adderley has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Bar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bar bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bar throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adderley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bar passes Adderley's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bar throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Adderley to regain full guard.
Bar passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Adderley is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Bar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Adderley is trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wilhelm Bar 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.
A low kick from Adderley misses
and Bar counters with an inside leg kick.
Adderley throws a body punch but Bar moves out of range.
Bar misses with a takedown attempt - Adderley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Adderley circles away.
Bar backing away here, and Adderley unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Adderley throws a right hand that Bar ducks under and follows up with a left that Bar also avoids with ease.
Bar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adderley scoring well with a low kick there.
Bar closes the distance and clinches up with Adderley, looking for a takedown. Bar pushes Adderley against the cage but Adderley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Adderley now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilhelm Bar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adderley finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Adderley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bar.
Adderley only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bar goes for a double leg but Adderley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Adderley continues to drive forward.
Adderley breaks from the clinch.
Bar shoots in for a double leg but Adderley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adderley.
Adderley misses with a looping right.
Adderley slaps away a takedown attempt from Bar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bar tries for a takedown but Adderley circles away easily
and Adderley counters with a right hand to the body.
Adderley throws an overhand right that lands on Bar's shoulder, as Bar tries to avoid the shot.
Bar blocks a jab.
Adderley throws a lazy right hand but Bar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adderley gets caught flat footed, as Bar shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adderley can't keep his opponent in guard - Bar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Adderley defending well though.
Bar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Adderley defends it well.
Bar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Adderley's head.
Adderley is looking to escape.
Adderley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bar is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Adderley still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Adderley has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Bar is looking for a sweep.
Adderley tries to stand but Bar is controlling his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bar tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Adderley presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Bar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bar is wriggling around trying to escape.
Adderley is looking to stand but Bar has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Bar is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bar slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bar tries to get to full guard but Adderley has control of the leg.
Bar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Adderley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adderley is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hakeem Adderley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Adderley looks to land a left hand but Bar moved out of range nicely.
Bar tries for a takedown but Adderley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Adderley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Adderley scores with a leg kick.
Bar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilhelm Bar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bar slips a jab from Adderley.
Bar attempts a counter takedown but Adderley avoids it well and moves away.
Adderley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bar has a takedown stuffed.
Adderley throws out a counter right but Bar avoids it with no problem.
Bar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Adderley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Adderley lands a two punch combo.
Bar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bar goes for a double leg but Adderley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Adderley continues to drive forward.
Bar wants a takedown.
Adderley manages to break the clinch.
Bar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Adderley but Adderley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Adderley scores with a shot to the body.
Bar fails with the takedown
and Adderley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Well,Bar is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adderley lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
 Bar is rocked!
Adderley drops Bar with a big left hand! Bar is injured, injured bad! Adderley jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hakeem Adderley!
In his post fight interview, Hakeem Adderley started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Osiris Maharajah (ranked 1951 p4p, 2561 weight class) and Daniel Sanninen (ranked 288 p4p, 355 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Osiris Maharajah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Sanninen!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanninen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maharajah.
Maharajah scores with a punch to the head.
Maharajah throws a body shot but no joy.
Maharajah dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maharajah feints and as Sanninen raises his hands in defense, Maharajah changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Maharajah makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Maharajah not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maharajah throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanninen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maharajah is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Maharajah's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Maharajah postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Maharajah throwing strikes from guard but Sanninen blocks nicely.
Sanninen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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.
Sanninen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sanninen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maharajah is in close to Sanninen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Maharajah working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sanninen's head.
Maharajah is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Maharajah slips nicely into half guard.
Sanninen is refusing to be controlled, as Maharajah sits in half guard.
Maharajah stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maharajah winds up and cracks Sanninen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Maharajah not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Maharajah is keen to just control but Sanninen is a slippery customer.
Maharajah is looking to stall here but Sanninen recovers full guard.
Maharajah postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sanninen keeping moving, preventing Maharajah from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Maharajah connects with a couple of short punches.
Maharajah throws a strike but Sanninen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maharajah is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sanninen is aware though and is defending well.
Sanninen tries to free his leg and advance position but Maharajah is retaining full guard.
Maharajah not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maharajah looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Maharajah is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maharajah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanninen is one step ahead there.
Maharajah is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Osiris Maharajah dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sanninen lands with a kick to the temple. Maharajah shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
 It looks like Osiris Maharajah has been cut.
Maharajah is looking to clinch.
Sanninen unleashes a big counter combination but Maharajah bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sanninen misses with a head kick.
Maharajah tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanninen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maharajah wants to clinch but Sanninen slips to the side
and Sanninen counters with a series of strikes. Maharajah will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Maharajah - just one landing.
Maharajah shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Maharajah showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maharajah not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maharajah is nestled in close to Sanninen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maharajah is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sanninen is just riding it out for now. Maharajah eventually gives up the hold.
Sanninen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Maharajah keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Maharajah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanninen can do to turn this around?
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.
Maharajah thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sanninen's head.
Maharajah throwing shots but Sanninen is blocking nicely.
Maharajah throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Maharajah stalling.
Maharajah thows a huge punch but Sanninen dodges it nicely.
Maharajah content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maharajah wants to control but Sanninen is keeping him busy.
Maharajah is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sanninen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Daniel Sanninen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maharajah shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sanninen as he avoids it easily.
Sanninen keeps the fight on the outside.
Maharajah moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSanninen.
No joy there for Sanninen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sanninen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maharajah moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maharajah throwing a counter right hand but Sanninen manages to avoid it.
Maharajah scores with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanninen connects with a high kick.
Maharajah cracks a nice hook into Sanninen's ribs.
Sanninen throws a head kick that misses.
Sanninen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maharajah counters with a straight right hand.
Sanninen ducks straight into an uppercut from Maharajah and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Sanninen manages to regain guard straight away.
Sanninen is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanninen wants to stand but Maharajah is controlling the position.
Sanninen is still in real trouble! Can Maharajah finish him?
Maharajah working some strikes from top position.
Maharajah throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Osiris Maharajah dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Osiris Maharajah's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Maharajah closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sanninen seems to have recovered his senses.
Maharajah works on Sanninen's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice left hand lands by Sanninen.
Maharajah swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanninen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Maharajah.
Maharajah pulls Sanninen into guard.
Sanninen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maharajah has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sanninen has managed to get both his arms back between Maharajah's legs - danger averted.
Maharajah looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Maharajah working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sanninen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sanninen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maharajah trying to keep a closed guard but Sanninen is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maharajah escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sanninen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sanninen trying to control the position from guard on top but Maharajah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maharajah is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sanninen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maharajah is keeping the position for now.
Maharajah is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sanninen is aware though and is defending well.
Daniel Sanninen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sanninen throws a big elbow that misses.
Maharajah not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sanninen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sanninen 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.
Sanninen throwing strikes from guard but Maharajah blocks nicely.
Sanninen cracks Maharajah with a solid left hand.
Sanninen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sanninen throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanninen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Daniel Sanninen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maharajah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maharajah is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Osiris Maharajah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maharajah misses with a body shot.
Sanninen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanninen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maharajah throws a body punch but Sanninen moves out of range.
Sanninen walks into a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanninen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Sanninen.
Maharajah blocks a head kick by Sanninen.
Sanninen throws a head kick that misses.
Sanninen throws a shot from downtown. Maharajah moves away and avoids it.
Maharajah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanninen was well out of range. Poor timing from Maharajah.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanninen misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Maharajah on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maharajah takes a swing at Sanninen's ribcage but misses.
Sanninen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Osiris Maharajah showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maharajah 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 Steven Brown scores the fight for Osiris Maharajah!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Osiris Maharajah!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Osiris Maharajah!
Osiris Maharajah wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Isaac Vernon (ranked 1436 p4p, 2568 weight class) and Sauli Somelainen (ranked 191 p4p, 313 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isaac Vernon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sauli Somelainen!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Somelainen. Beautiful body shot.
Somelainen with a nice calf kick.
Vernon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vernon missing with a left hand there. Somelainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vernon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Somelainen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vernon misses with a body shot.
Somelainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vernon.
The crowd cheers as Somelainen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vernon doesn't seem phased though.
Somelainen closes the distance and clinches up with Vernon, looking for a takedown. Somelainen pushes Vernon against the cage but Vernon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vernon throws a body shot but no joy.
Somelainen defending well as Vernon loads up on a big left hand.
Somelainen works Vernon's body with a nice hook.
Vernon blocks a jab.
Vernon misses with an uppercut.
Somelainen thinks about the counter body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vernon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vernon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vernon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Somelainen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vernon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Somelainen shoots and misses
and Vernon counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Somelainen lands a slapping body shot.
Vernon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Somelainen to score with a decent uppercut.
Vernon swings for the body but Somelainen moves out of range.
Vernon misses the jab.
Somelainen throws the kick towards the body but Vernon avoids it.
Isaac Vernon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Somelainen lands a nice shot to the body.
Somelainen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vernon's head backwards.
Vernon slips a straight right by Somelainen.
Vernon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Somelainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vernon.
Somelainen connects with the punch.
Somelainen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vernon.
Vernon punishes Somelainen's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Somelainen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Somelainen throws a chopping leg kick but Vernon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Somelainen misses with a straight right.
Vernon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vernon looks to score with a jab to the body but Somelainen is just out of range.
Vernon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vernon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vernon ducks under a wild hook from Somelainen.
Vernon misses with a body shot
and Somelainen counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice leg kick from Somelainen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vernon connects with an inside leg kick.
Vernon throws a jab when Somelainen was well out of range.
Vernon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Somelainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Somelainen shoots in and drives through. Vernon sprawls well.
Isaac Vernon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sauli Somelainen.
Vernon tries to work over Somelainen's front leg with a kick but Somelainen checks it.
Somelainen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vernon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Somelainen momentarily.
Vernon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vernon feints and then cracks Somelainen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Somelainen down.
Vernon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vernon thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Somelainen fails with a takedown attempt.
Somelainen lands with a right hand.
Somelainen checks a leg kick.
Somelainen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Somelainen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vernon had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Vernon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vernon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Vernon misses the target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Somelainen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Vernon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vernon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Somelainen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice body punch from Somelainen.
Somelainen looks to land a combination but Vernon avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vernon. Somelainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Somelainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vernon was well out of range. Poor timing from Somelainen.
Vernon misses with a shot to the body
letting Somelainen counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Somelainen sizes up Vernon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Somelainen loads up on a big right hand but Vernon slips the punch.
Somelainen ducks under a wild hook from Vernon.
Somelainen lands with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Somelainen connects with a high kick.
Somelainen throws a lazy head kick
and Vernon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A lazy body kick from Somelainen
and Vernon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vernon lands with an overhand left.
Somelainen slips a jab from Vernon.
Vernon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vernon. Somelainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Somelainen throws a low kick but Vernon avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Vernon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Somelainen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vernon in his tracks.
Vernon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Somelainen.
Sauli Somelainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vernon throws a hook to the side of Somelainen's head but Somelainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Somelainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sauli Somelainen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Somelainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vernon.
Vernon looks to land a left hand but Somelainen moved out of range nicely.
Jab by Somelainen.
Somelainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Good exchange - Vernon coming out on top.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Vernon might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Vernon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Somelainen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vernon misses with a head kick.
Somelainen throws an off balance right hand
and Somelainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Somelainen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vernon scores with a head kick. Somelainen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Somelainen connects with a jab.
Sauli Somelainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vernon throws a head kick that misses.
Somelainen throws a low kick but Vernon avoids it.
Somelainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Vernon is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Somelainen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vernon as he avoids it easily.
Somelainen misses with a body punch
and Vernon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Somelainen fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Somelainen misses.
Somelainen takes a swing at Vernon's ribcage but misses.
Somelainen misses with a straight right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Somelainen.
A slow jab from Vernon misses its intended target.
Vernon thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Somelainen if he has to take too many more of those.
Somelainen throws a body punch but Vernon moves out of range.
Vernon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Somelainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Somelainen missing with a left hand there. Vernon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Somelainen moves out of range as Vernon strikes.
Somelainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Somelainen misses the jab.
Vernon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vernon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Somelainen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vernon looks to throw the jab but Somelainen is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Somelainen loads up on a big right hand but Vernon slips the punch.
Vernon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vernon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Somelainen tried to score with a low kick but Vernon checks it.
Somelainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Somelainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Vernon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vernon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Vernon. That snapped Somelainen's head back.
Vernon moves out of range as Somelainen strikes.
Somelainen throws a good cross that connects.
Vernon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Somelainen manages to avoid it.
Vernon misses with a combination
and Somelainen counters with a straight right hand.
Somelainen throws a looping overhand right but Vernon ducks down to avoid it.
Vernon throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Somelainen looks to throw the jab but Vernon is out of range.
Somelainen throws an overhand right that lands on Vernon's shoulder, as Vernon tries to avoid the shot.
Somelainen connects with a solid leg kick.
Somelainen throws a push kick but Vernon slaps the foot to one side.
Vernon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vernon just misses with a punch to the body.
Vernon defending well as Somelainen loads up on a big left hand.
Vernon loads up on a big right hand but Somelainen slips the punch.
Vernon backing away here, and Somelainen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Somelainen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Somelainen throws a head kick but Vernon moves out of range.
Somelainen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Vernon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Somelainen misses with a straight left.
Vernon misses with a looping right.
Vernon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vernon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vernon drops his hands momentarily and Somelainen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Somelainen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vernon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Somelainen throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Vernon counter with a right hand.
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!
Vernon moves out of range of the leg kick from Somelainen.
Vernon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vernon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vernon throws a body punch but Somelainen moves out of range.
Somelainen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vernon is looking to counter punch.
Somelainen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vernon at a distance.
Vernon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vernon moves out of range as Somelainen throws a body kick.
Somelainen with a poor takedown
letting Vernon counter with a right hand.
Isaac Vernon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sauli Somelainen.
Somelainen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vernon lands with a cross.
Somelainen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vernon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Somelainen.
Somelainen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vernon.
Vernon swings for the body but Somelainen moves out of range.
Somelainen looks to throw the jab but Vernon is out of range.
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 Isaac Vernon will probably get the nod.
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!
Somelainen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vernon slips under a jab.
Vernon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vernon looks to throw the jab but Somelainen is out of range.
Vernon ducks under a wild hook from Somelainen.
Vernon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Somelainen.
Somelainen throws a right hand that misses
and Vernon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vernon slips a jab from Somelainen.
Somelainen scores with a leg kick.
Vernon thuds his right hand into Somelainen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vernon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon throws out a loose jab but Somelainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Somelainen misses with an uppercut.
Vernon thinks about countering with a head kick.
Vernon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Somelainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Vernon throws a lazy uppercut
and Somelainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Somelainen cracks Vernon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vernon moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Somelainen with a hook.
Vernon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Somelainen avoids the head kick by Vernon.
Somelainen scores with a nice head shot.
Vernon throws the left hand but Somelainen avoids the punch easily.
Vernon defending well as Somelainen loads up on a big left hand.
Somelainen slips a straight right by Vernon.
Somelainen scores with a leg kick.
Somelainen with a hook.
Somelainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vernon was well out of range. Poor timing from Somelainen.
A nice leg kick from Vernon, right into the meat of the thigh.
Somelainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Somelainen thuds his right hand into Vernon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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!
Somelainen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Somelainen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vernon's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vernon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Somelainen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vernon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Somelainen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Somelainen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Somelainen cracks Vernon with a solid left hand.
Vernon is controlling Somelainen's posture.
Vernon continues to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vernon working for a triangle but Somelainen defends it easily.
Isaac Vernon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Somelainen trying to control but Vernon is working from the bottom.
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.
Somelainen distracts Vernon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Somelainen wants to control from the top but Vernon keeps moving.
Vernon has Somelainen pulled in close to control his posture.
Somelainen is working Vernon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vernon is pulling down on Somelainen's head. It's preventing any offense from Somelainen, at least for the moment.
Vernon looking for a sweep. Not yet Vernon, not yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sauli Somelainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Somelainen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Sauli Somelainen!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Sauli Somelainen!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Sauli Somelainen!
Sauli Somelainen wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Sauli Somelainen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fiore Azul (ranked 1651 p4p, 2709 weight class) and William Bonin (ranked 255 p4p, 376 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fiore Azul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, William Bonin!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Azul fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bonin.
Bonin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Azul's head.
Azul takes a swing at Bonin's ribcage but misses.
Bonin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Azul lands a leg kick that knocks Bonin off balance momentarily.
Bonin circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Bonin to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonin misses with an uppercut
and Azul counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Azul buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Azul misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Azul throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Azul lands a nice hook to Bonin's body. Bonin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Azul doesn't manage to clinch there - Bonin circles away.
Azul throws a right hand that misses
and Bonin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick lands for Azul.
Azul looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bonin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Azul.
Azul throws out a loose jab but Bonin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Bonin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bonin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bonin misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azul misses with a straight left.
Azul misses with a body punch
and Bonin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Azul throws a body shot but no joy.
Azul takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good shot there by Azul.
Bonin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bonin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Azul.
Azul looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Azul doesn't manage to clinch there - Bonin circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonin scores with a punch to the head.
Azul jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bonin throws out a counter right but Azul avoids it with no problem.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Azul lands a shot to the body.
Azul swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bonin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bonin pushes Azul back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bonin wants to get back to striking at distance but Azul won't allow it.
Azul softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bonin tries to circle away but Azul has him pinned against the cage.
Azul swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Azul throws a head punch that misses.
Azul lands a hook to the side of the head.
Azul lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bonin backwards.
Bonin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Azul manages to break the clinch.
Azul avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bonin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azul uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bonin has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Azul lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bonin checks a leg kick nicely.
It seemed like Bonin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Azul misses with a body shot
and Bonin counters with a nice uppercut.
Bonin checks a leg kick.
Azul throws a leg kick
and Bonin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Azul takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Azul moves out of range as Bonin strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fiore Azul dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Azul bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bonin's head backwards.
A good leg kick by Azul.
Azul scores with a punch to the head.
Azul misses with a right hand
and Bonin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Azul throws out a powerful jab.
Bonin has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bonin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Azul counters with an inside leg kick.
Azul closes the distance but Bonin moves to the side
and Bonin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Azul throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bonin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Azul keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bonin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Azul
and Bonin counters with a straight right hand.
Azul looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bonin checks a leg kick.
Bonin avoids the body shot from Azul.
Azul defending well as Bonin loads up on a big left hand.
Azul misses with a body shot
and Bonin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bonin throws a looping overhand right but Azul ducks down to avoid it.
Bonin slips a jab from Azul.
Bonin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azul throws a leg kick
and Bonin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Azul tries to land a body kick
and Bonin counters with a straight right hand.
Bonin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bonin 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.
Azul looks to score with a jab to the body but Bonin is just out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Azul.
Azul just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Bonin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Azul throws a leg kick which misses Bonin's front leg but catches the back leg as Bonin tries to avoid it.
Azul throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bonin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azul throws a leg kick
and Bonin counters with a nice uppercut.
Azul throws a leg kick but Bonin checks it.
Bonin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bonin swings for the body but Azul moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Azul 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Azul tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bonin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bonin! But no joy.
Azul throws a leg kick
and Bonin counters with a nice uppercut.
Azul looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Azul lands a glancing blow to the side of Bonin's head.
Bonin misses with a hook. Azul ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azul misses with a straight right.
A low kick lands for Azul.
The fighters circling - Azul throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bonin throws out a counter right but Azul avoids it with no problem.
Azul misses with a straight right.
Azul connects with an inside leg kick.
Bonin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fiore Azul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bonin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bonin throws out a counter right but Azul avoids it with no problem.
Azul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bonin moves away.
Azul swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bonin counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but William Bonin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A low kick from Azul misses
and Azul takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Azul misses with a shot to the body
letting Bonin counter with a right hand.
Azul has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Azul tries to clinch
and Bonin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bonin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Azul.
Bonin takes one to the side of the head.
Bonin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Azul.
Bonin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Azul misses with a hook to the body
and Bonin counters with a nice body shot.
Bonin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Azul.
Bonin moves out of range as Azul strikes.
Bonin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Azul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bonin moves away.
Bonin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Azul missing with a left hand there. Bonin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bonin! But no joy.
Bonin moves out of range of the body kick from Azul.
Bonin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Azul thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bonin if he has to take too many more of those.
Azul lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bonin's sensitive parts.
Azul misses with a kick to the body.
Azul clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonin wants to break free but Azul has control.
Bonin can't find room to land a body shot as Azul controls the action.
Bonin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Azul swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bonin lands a body shot.
Azul throws a head punch that misses.
Bonin tries to circle away but Azul has him pinned against the cage.
Azul struggles to land a body shot inside as Bonin controls his hands.
Azul fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
You can see that Bonin has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
A short uppercut from Bonin.
Bonin lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bonin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bonin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Azul breaks from the clinch.
Azul throws out a loose jab but Bonin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Azul keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bonin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Azul misses
and Bonin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Azul connects with a single shot there.
Bonin avoids the body shot from Azul.
Bonin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Azul connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bonin momentarily.
A big right from Bonin misses.
Azul connects with a solid leg kick.
Azul throws an off balance right hand
and Bonin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Azul uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bonin.
Azul connects with the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azul swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bonin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
William Bonin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Azul looks to throw the jab but Bonin is out of range.
Bonin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick from Azul, right into the meat of the thigh.
Azul misses with a hook. Bonin ducked under it nicely.
Azul misses with an uppercut
and Bonin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Azul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bonin was well out of range. Poor timing from Azul.
Azul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bonin moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiore Azul showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Azul 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 James Atkins scores the fight for Fiore Azul!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Fiore Azul!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Fiore Azul!
Fiore Azul wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Fiore Azul thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gul Dukat (ranked 1868 p4p, 1765 weight class) and Owen Alvarez (ranked 245 p4p, 226 weight class). Dukat comes to the cage accompanied by Guillotine (Swordz) . Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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 10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gul Dukat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Owen Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez wants to clinch
and Dukat counters with a straight right hand.
Dukat gets a double leg takedown into Alvarez's guard.
Alvarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dukat is one step ahead there.
Dukat looking to sit in guard and control but Alvarez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dukat has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dukat is controlling Alvarez's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukat working a defensive guard here.
Alvarez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dukat's head.
Dukat looking for subs off his back but Alvarez has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dukat is trying to control but can't.
Dukat is holding on to half guard well.
Dukat is not content to let Alvarez control the position.
Dukat gets full guard.
Dukat wants to sweep here but Alvarez controlling him for the moment.
Dukat working for a triangle but Alvarez defends it easily.
Dukat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alvarez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez distracts Dukat with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dukat has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alvarez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dukat looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dukat is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Dukat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dukat avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alvarez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alvarez tries to clinch up but Dukat circles away and keeps his distance.
Alvarez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dukat wants to control but Alvarez postures up.
Alvarez scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dukat struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez trying to control the position but Dukat is working away.
Dukat tries to buck Alvarez off but Alvarez is having none of it.
Dukat is letting Alvarez control him for a moment.
Dukat is looking for a sweep.
Alvarez working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Dukat being controlled for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Owen Alvarez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Alvarez tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Dukat counter with a right hand.
Alvarez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dukat tries to avoid it but Alvarez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dukat to the ground. Dukat escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dukat takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Alvarez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alvarez rushes Dukat and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alvarez blocking some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Alvarez fails to land.
Dukat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dukat lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
Alvarez misses with some punches.
Alvarez has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dukat regains guard immediately.
Alvarez trying to control but Dukat is working from the bottom.
Dukat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dukat pulls Alvarez in close to his closed guard and prevents Alvarez from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dukat is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alvarez is aware though and is defending well.
Dukat pulls Alvarez in close to his closed guard and prevents Alvarez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dukat is trying to control the position but Alvarez postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dukat is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alvarez is aware though and is defending well.
Alvarez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Alvarez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dukat keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Alvarez 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.
Dukat working a defensive guard here.
Dukat isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Alvarez stacks Dukat on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Alvarez!
Alvarez misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Alvarez is working Dukat over with some ground and pound from side control.
Alvarez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dukat keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dukat can't do much from the bottom here.
Dukat tries to bench press Alvarez off him but Alvarez keeps the position.
A lull in the action here as Alvarez stalls from top position.
You can see the frustration on Dukat's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dukat tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alvarez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dukat can't do much from the bottom here.
Owen Alvarez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dukat is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Alvarez off and has taken his back!
Alvarez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez tries to roll but Dukat sticks to his back.
Dukat scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Alvarez is looking for a way out.
Alvarez can't escape the position.
Dukat is landing with strikes. Alvarez can't take much more of this.
Alvarez defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Dukat's arms.
Dukat scores with punches to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Alvarez is in bad spot here.
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 Gul Dukat will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A shot to the body from Alvarez misses
enabling Dukat to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Dukat throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alvarez tries to counter with a clinch but Dukat shakes him off and moves away.
Alvarez slips under a jab from Dukat.
Gul Dukat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez lands a jab.
Dukat manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Alvarez on his heels. He'll look to pass Alvarez's guard now, I'm sure.
Dukat trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Alvarez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez 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.
Alvarez controlling Dukat's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Dukat from controlling successfully.
Dukat trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dukat stands up over Alvarez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Alvarez has an active guard here but Dukat has managed to pass into half guard.
Dukat thows a huge punch but Alvarez dodges it nicely.
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.
Dukat trying to control from Alvarez's half guard. Alvarez has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Alvarez 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.
Dukat landing with the ground and pound.
Dukat throws a big elbow that misses.
Alvarez pulls Dukat in to control the position.
Alvarez is trying to control the position but Dukat postures up.
Alvarez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dukat accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alvarez controlling Dukat's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dukat.
Dukat shoots in for a takedown but Alvarez shows good takedown defense.
Alvarez throws a shot from downtown. Dukat moves away and avoids it.
No luck for Dukat with that takedown attempt.
Alvarez wants to counter the offense by Dukat and move into the clinch position.
Alvarez loads up on a big right hand but Dukat slips the punch.
Dukat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Alvarez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Alvarez swinging wildly here.
Alvarez throws a shot from downtown. Dukat moves away and avoids it.
Alvarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dukat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dukat tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alvarez with the counter takedown but Dukat avoids it easily.
Dukat shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Alvarez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dukat working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dukat pushing down on Alvarez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dukat is working for a submission of some sort.
Alvarez is defending against the submission attempts here by Dukat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dukat throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gul Dukat showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dukat 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 for Gul Dukat!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Gul Dukat!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Gul Dukat!
Gul Dukat wins by unanimous decision!
A less than humble Gul Dukat misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Walt Dykstra (ranked 1090 p4p, 1050 weight class) and Crucifix Hill (ranked 30 p4p, 29 weight class). Hill has chosen Highway to Hell - by AC/DC as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Walt Dykstra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Crucifix Hill!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hill tries to clinch there but Dykstra circles away.
Crucifix Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dykstra looks to score with a jab to the body but Hill is just out of range.
Hill tries to clinch up but Dykstra circles away and keeps his distance.
Hill connects with a right hand. Dykstra shakes it off.
Dykstra blocks a head kick by Hill.
Dykstra swings for the body but Hill moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Hill's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hill throws an overhand right that lands on Dykstra's shoulder, as Dykstra tries to avoid the shot.
Dykstra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hill works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hill looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dykstra lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hill circles away quickly and effectively.
Dykstra stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hill.
Hill tries to clinch up.
Hill throws a sloppy head kick and Dykstra moves out of range easily.
Hill doesn't manage to clinch there - Dykstra circles away.
Hill walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dykstra checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A left lands for Dykstra.
It looks like Crucifix Hill has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dykstra throws a body shot but no joy.
Dykstra wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dykstra shoots for a double leg takedown but Hill sprawls well. He's pushed Dykstra's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hill tries to clinch but Dykstra is having none of it.
Dykstra tries to clinch up.
Hill works Dykstra's body with a nice hook.
Crucifix Hill is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dykstra misses with a hook.
Dykstra connects with a looping right hand.
Hill lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dykstra is breathing heavily.
Good standup being displayed there by Hill as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Walt Dykstra has been cut.
Hill's corner calls for a 1-2. Hill obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hill clinches.
Dykstra blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hill lands a hook that snaps the head of Dykstra backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hill tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hill is working Dykstra over against the cage.
Hill lands a shot to the body.
Hill pushes Dykstra against the cage. Hill is working some dirty boxing. Hill pushes off with a quick right hook! Dykstra goes down! Dykstra tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Hill moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crucifix Hill!
Crucifix Hill spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fabiano Capellio (ranked 129 p4p, 207 weight class) and Anthony Ochoa (ranked 18 p4p, 31 weight class). Ochoa has chosen Gang Signs by The Game as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Anthony Ochoa was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fabiano Capellio!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Ochoa!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ochoa misses with an uppercut
and Capellio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Capellio looks to land a body kick but Ochoa moved away.
And Ochoa responds with a good body kick, but Capellio manages to step out the way in time.
Ochoa avoids a kick to the body.
Ochoa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Capellio.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Capellio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Capellio counters with a quick kick to the body but Ochoa blocks it.
Capellio misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capellio has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ochoa.
Ochoa misses with an uppercut.
Capellio lands a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capellio takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Capellio scores with a push kick.
We've been told by Capellio's head coaches at Seppes Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Capellio looks to land a left hand but Ochoa moved out of range nicely.
Capellio swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ochoa.
Ochoa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Ochoa.
It seemed like Ochoa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice uppercut there from Ochoa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Capellio.
Ochoa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Capellio tries a head kick but it misses.
Capellio misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ochoa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Capellio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ochoa misses with the body kick
and Capellio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ochoa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Capellio tries to clinch there but Ochoa circles away.
Capellio throws a right hand that misses
and Ochoa counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ochoa slips a jab from Capellio.
Capellio misses with a kick to the body
and Ochoa counters with a straight right hand.
Ochoa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Capellio is rocked!
Capellio lands with a kick to the temple. Ochoa shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ochoa lands a big uppercut and Capellio crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Capellio looks OK. Ochoa waves Capellio back to his feet!
Oh Capellio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Capellio cracks Ochoa with an open hand slap.
Capellio seems to have got his legs back now.
Capellio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Ochoa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ochoa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ochoa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Capellio doesn't seem bothered though.
Capellio throws a push kick but Ochoa slaps the foot to one side.
Ochoa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ochoa.
Ochoa ducks under a wild hook from Capellio.
Jab from Capellio.
Capellio throws a sloppy head kick and Ochoa moves out of range easily.
Ochoa appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Ochoa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Capellio lands a head shot.
Ochoa misses with an uppercut. Capellio saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Ochoa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Capellio throws out a loose jab but Ochoa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ochoa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Capellio takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A slapping body kick lands there for Capellio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ochoa misses with a left hand
and Capellio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A good leg kick by Ochoa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Ochoa is predictable there
and Capellio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Capellio slips under a jab from Ochoa.
Capellio is looking to counter the offense by Ochoa and move into the clinch.
Ochoa misses with a hook
and Capellio counters with a straight right hand.
Ochoa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Good shot there by Capellio.
Capellio throws a sloppy head kick and Ochoa moves out of range easily.
Ochoa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ochoa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capellio scores with a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Capellio. That snapped Ochoa's head back.
Capellio feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ochoa sprawling to the canvas! Ochoa rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Capellio finish him?!
Ochoa is rocked!
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!
Crack! Capellio connects with the perfect overhand right and Ochoa falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Capellio!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fabiano Capellio!
Fabiano Capellio retains his light heavyweight title!
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