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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adonis Black (ranked 24993 p4p, 24842 weight class) and Ildefonso Jaquez (ranked 665 p4p, 637 weight class). Ildefonso Jaquez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Good wrestling
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adonis Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ildefonso Jaquez!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaquez scores with a nice strike.
Black definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jaquez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Black takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jaquez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Black shoots in but no luck this time.
Black avoids the head kick by Jaquez.
Black avoids the body shot from Jaquez.
Good shot there by Jaquez.
Jaquez lands a big right hand that sends Black crashing to the mat! Jaquez stays standing though and waves Black back to his feet!
 Black is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaquez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oh Black is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jaquez lands with a shot to the body.
Black seems to have got his legs back now.
Jaquez misses with a head kick.
Jaquez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Black changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jaquez thuds his right hand into Black's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Black takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Black 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.
Black on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jaquez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jaquez misses with a wild body shot.
Jaquez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jaquez lands a big head kick that sends Black to the canvas! Jaquez follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ildefonso Jaquez!
A very excited looking Ildefonso Jaquez 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Greenwich (ranked 5746 p4p, 4310 weight class) and Struggle Jennings (ranked 596 p4p, 513 weight class). Greenwich comes into the arena with Ice Cube - It Was A Good Day blaring out of the sound system. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Bobby Greenwich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Struggle Jennings!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jennings jabs at Greenwich's body.
Greenwich takes one on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for Jennings. That snapped Greenwich's head back.
Greenwich takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jennings ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jennings! But no joy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jennings lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Greenwich takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Greenwich looks for a takedown but Jennings sprawls well.
Jennings drops Greenwich with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Greenwich looks back up at him and smiles so Jennings waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Greenwich is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jennings weaves into range and cracks Greenwich right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Greenwich goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Jennings is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Struggle Jennings!
In defeat, Bobby Greenwich stepped up to the mic, saying 'Im sorry to the fans and my sponsor, I wanted to put on a great show and get the win but tonight wasn't my night, congrats to my opponent he's a real fighter.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seelow Heights (ranked 4762 p4p, 3311 weight class) and Jackson Boone (ranked 110 p4p, 83 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seelow Heights!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jackson Boone!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heights slips a straight right by Boone.
Boone has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Heights ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Heights was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jackson Boone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heights dives in and grabs Boone's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boone pushes down on Heights's head and hops out.
Heights has been working on his boxing with his coaches at For Pride and Prodigies in the buildup to the fight.
Heights tries to clinch there but Boone circles away.
Heights throws a body punch but Boone moves out of range.
Boone loads up on a big right hand but Heights slips the punch.
Heights walks into a left hand.
 It looks like Seelow Heights has been cut.
Boone throws a body punch but Heights moves out of range.
Boone throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boone lands a body shot.
Boone lands a jab to Heights's midsection.
Boone looks to land a left hand but Heights moved out of range nicely.
Heights throws a head kick that misses.
Heights moves out of range of the strikes.
Heights shoots for a double leg takedown but Boone sprawls well. He's pushed Heights's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boone displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Heights.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seelow Heights. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heights was well out of range. Poor timing from Boone.
Heights closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Boone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Heights manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Heights has his hands on Boone's head, controlling the position.
Boone wanted to stand there but Heights had control of the position.
Heights not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boone trying to stand up but can't free himself from Heights's guard.
Boone won't allow Heights to get back to his feet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boone is looking to stand up but Heights won't let him.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boone misses with a body shot.
Boone looks to land a right hand but Heights moved out of range.
Good work by Heights as he checks the leg kick.
Heights closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boone working aggressively here.
Heights with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Boone prevents a body shot from Heights.
Boone lands with a right to the head.
Heights ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Heights no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heights is controlling Boone's posture.
Heights wants to get back to his feet but Boone is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Boone must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Heights is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Boone wants to stand but Heights has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boone stops Heights from standing up.
Heights has a closed guard, preventing Boone from standing up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boone missing with a left hand there. Heights was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boone cracks a nice hook into Heights's ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Heights shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boone defends it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Boone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Seelow Heights's cut.
That's time! Heights's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Heights slips under a jab from Boone.
Heights uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boone.
Boone swings for the body but Heights moves out of range.
Boone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Heights dives in and scores a takedown into Boone's guard.
Boone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Heights with a flurry of punches that miss.
Heights controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heights postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heights won't allow Boone to get back to his feet.
Heights working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Heights trying to control the position from guard on top but Boone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jackson Boone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boone throws a body shot but no joy.
Heights wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Boone gets tackled into the cage by Heights. Heights maintains the clinch.
Boone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boone misses with some punches.
Boone has a couple of punches blocked by Heights.
Boone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Heights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boone.
Boone tries a body shot but Heights blocks it.
Boone struggles to land a body shot inside as Heights controls his hands.
Boone throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heightss head.
Boone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boone softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Heights stalling the fight.
Heights wants to stall.
Boone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Boone fails to land.
Heights breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boone misses with a low kick.
It looked like Heights was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Heights ducks under a wild hook from Boone.
Boone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heights changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boone tries to avoid it but Heights manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boone to the ground. Boone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boone just misses with a punch to the body.
Heights takes one on the button.
Boone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Heights paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Heights tries to clinch there but Boone circles away.
Heights moves in looking to clinch but Boone pushes him off.
Boone thuds a left hand into Heights's body.
A jab from Boone misses.
Heights tries to clinch but Boone is having none of it.
Heights keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Boone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Heights doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boone closes the distance and clinches.
Boone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boone misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heights prevents a body shot from Boone.
Jackson Boone seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Boone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heights's elbow.
Boone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boone misses with a punch on the inside.
Boone cracks Heights with a nice body shot.
Boone misses with the head strike.
Heights breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heights ducks right into an uppercut from Boone.
Heights misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boone takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And Boone tries to counter it with a takedown but Heights pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Heights shoots in for a takedown but Boone shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seelow Heights. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heights scores with a head kick. Boone tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Boone misses the shot to the body.
A left lands for Boone.
Seelow Heights is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boone wants to clinch up but Heights keeps it at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Boone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Seelow Heights's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Boone scoring well with a low kick there.
Boone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Horrible takedown attempt by Heights or perhaps it was just good defense by Boone, which made it look bad.
Boone misses with a hook. Heights ducked under it nicely.
Heights shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Heights wants to control from the top but Boone keeps moving.
Boone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heights wants to control from the top but Boone keeps moving.
Heights sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boone 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.
Heights is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Heights looking to pass the guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Heights tries to clinch up but Boone circles away and keeps his distance.
Boone just misses with a punch to the body.
Boone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Heights tries to clinch but Boone moves out of range.
Heights ducks under a wild hook from Boone.
Boone stuns Heights with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heights shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Heights throws a combination. Boone tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Heights closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Boone to the mat! Boone manages to get full guard.
Boone working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Heights.
Boone is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Heights is controlling him.
Heights slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boone wants to get back to his feet but Heights is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heights looking to sit in guard and control but Boone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Heights looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Boone passes into half guard.
Boone is thwarting Heights's attempts to control the position.
Seelow Heights has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boone wants to stand up but Heights has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson Boone is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Heights regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boone wanted to stand there but Heights had control of the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jackson Boone.
I've got Boone winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Boone!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jackson Boone waved his t-shirt featuring Kato's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oba Umar (ranked 3270 p4p, 4896 weight class) and Jimbo Gregor (ranked 410 p4p, 524 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oba Umar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimbo Gregor!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Umar.
Umar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gregor doesn't seem bothered though.
Gregor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Umar throws a right hand that misses
and Gregor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Oba Umar has been cut.
The fighters circling - Gregor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gregor defending well as Umar loads up on a big left hand.
Umar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gregor misses with a straight right.
Umar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Umar lands an overhand right.
Umar throws an off balance right hand
and Gregor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Umar throws a lazy uppercut
and Gregor counters with a crisp right that sends Umar to the canvas! Gregor follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimbo Gregor!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cestmir Cejka (ranked 2753 p4p, 3179 weight class) and Kado Seyama (ranked 350 p4p, 395 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Cestmir Cejka has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Cestmir Cejka seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cestmir Cejka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kado Seyama!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cejka throws a combination that misses
so Seyama counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Seyama wants to control from the top but Cejka keeps moving.
Seyama is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Seyama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Seyama pushes down on Cejka's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Seyama is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seyama is looking for a kimura but Cejka is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Seyama to get the leverage.
Cejka is looking to escape.
Seyama is looking to advance position but Cejka won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cejka is in trouble now - Seyama has advanced to mount!
Seyama tries to control but Cejka wriggling away.
Seyama moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Cejka has worked his arm free - good work by Cejka!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seyama trying to control the action but Cejka is working from the bottom.
Seyama is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cejka has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seyama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cejka keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Seyama wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cejka, who protects the arm well.
Seyama wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cejka, who protects the arm well.
Seyama thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Seyama swings around for an armbar but Cejka sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Seyama's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seyama has his foot on Cejka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cejka works his way back into a safe position though.
Seyama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cejka is one step ahead there.
Seyama has his foot on Cejka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cejka works his way back into a safe position though.
Seyama trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Seyama looking for subs off his back but Cejka has passed one foot through into half guard.
Cejka is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Seyama wants to control but Cejka passes into side.
You can see the frustration on Seyama's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Seyama tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cejka tries to stand but Seyama is controlling his head.
Cejka working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cejka wants to stand but Seyama has his arm trapped.
Cejka trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kado Seyama will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cejka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Seyama throws a fast counter high kick but Cejka manages to duck under it in time.
Cejka scores with a jab to the jaw.
Seyama drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Seyama has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Seyama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Seyama defending well as Cejka loads up on a big left hand.
Seyama darts in looking for a takedown but Cejka gets double underhooks and turns Seyama into the cage.
Cejka throws a nice looking combination but Seyama bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Seyama doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cejka lands a slapping body shot.
Cejka fails to land with a series of punches.
Cejka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seyama can do to turn this around?
Cejka lands with a straight right. Seyama didn't see that one coming.
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!
Seyama takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Seyama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cejka.
Seyama misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Seyama takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Seyama's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cejka connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Seyama scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cejka lands a nice shot to the body.
Donk. Cejka catches Seyama right on the button with a cross.
Seyama dodges the punch combination from Cejka.
And Seyama tries to counter it with a takedown but Cejka pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cejka connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Seyama fails with a takedown attempt.
Cejka throws a nice looking combination but Seyama bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cejka!
Cejka misses with a few strikes there.
Seyama feints the counter takedown.
Cejka scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seyama takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Seyama with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cejka to score with a decent uppercut.
Cejka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cestmir Cejka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cejka lands with a hook. Seyama tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Seyama dodges the punch combination from Cejka.
Seyama is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Seyama takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Seyama throws a nice looking combination but Cejka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cejka with a jab.
 Seyama is rocked!
Cejka seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cestmir Cejka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cejka cracks Seyama with a good jab.
Seyama is still on wobbly legs! Can Cejka finish him?
Cejka lands a lovely overhand right.
Cejka throws a monster overhand right that drops Seyama! Cejka follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cestmir Cejka!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Munson (ranked 2875 p4p, 2870 weight class) and Tauski Mountain (ranked 72 p4p, 71 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Munson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tauski Mountain!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munson misses with a two punch combination.
Munson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Iron Sharpens Iron in the buildup to the fight.
Munson misses with a wild combination.
Mountain works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Robert Munson has been cut.
Munson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Munson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mountain circles away quickly and effectively.
Munson misses with a two punch combination.
Mountain misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Mountain does no damage.
Munson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Munson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mountain has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Munson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mountain wants to clinch up but Munson keeps it at a distance.
Munson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Munson stalks Mountain and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mountain's face. Mountain staggers backwards, shaken.
Munson slips a jab from Mountain.
Munson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Munson swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mountain moves into range and clinches up with Munson.
Mountain swings wildly with an uppercut but Munson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mountain lands a left hand.
Mountain misses with a punch on the inside.
Mountain swings wildly with an uppercut but Munson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Munson blocking some punches.
Mountain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mountain keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Munson's efforts to push away.
Mountain tries to throw a body punch but Munson avoids it by throwing Mountain back against the cage.
Mountain throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mountain tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mountain is stalling here.
Mountain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Munson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Munson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mountain throws a nice looking combination but Munson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Munson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mountain circles away quickly and effectively.
Mountain tries to clinch up.
Munson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mountain tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Munson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mountain has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mountain keeps control of Munson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mountain lands a damaging elbow.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mountain - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Munson wants to get back to striking at distance but Mountain won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mountain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mountain working aggressively here.
Munson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Munson throws a series of punches but Mountain moves out of range.
Munson misses with a wild combination.
Mountain showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Munson.
A punch combination from Mountain misses.
No joy there for Munson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mountain showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Munson.
Mountain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mountain closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Munson did well to prevent Mountain getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mountain seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mountain is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Munson!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mountain avoids the attempt from Munson to control.
Mountain controlling the position easily from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Munson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert Munson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Munson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mountain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Munson tries to bum rush Mountain with a series of wild strikes but Mountain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Robert Munson is winning the standup battle so far.
Mountain showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Munson.
A combination from Munson does no damage.
Munson misses with a wild combination.
Munson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Munson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mountain fails with an attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Munson misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Munson feints a jab promting Mountain to slip. Munson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mountain slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Munson throws a nice looking combination but Mountain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Munson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Munson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Robert Munson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Munson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Munson throws a nice looking combination but Mountain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It seemed like Mountain was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munson lands a jab-cross combination.
Munson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mountain backs up against the cage.
A left and a right from Munson both land. Nice combination.
Mountain throws a body shot but no joy.
Munson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mountain can do to turn this around?
Munson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mountain circles away quickly and effectively.
A little jabbing left from Mountain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Munson misses with a few strikes there.
Munson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mountain doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mountain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Munson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mountain showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Munson.
Mountain tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Munson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Munson misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Munson.
As Munson backs off Mountain throws a huge counter combo but Munson manages to avoid it all.
Mountain closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Munson did well to prevent Mountain getting side control.
Munson pushes Mountain off looking to stand but Mountain dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munson wants to sweep but Mountain has passed to side control!
Mountain stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Munson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Munson blocks a leg kick.
Munson misses with a double jab.
A combination from Mountain does no damage.
Mountain wants to clinch up but Munson keeps it at a distance.
No joy there for Munson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Mountain does it's job there.
Munson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Munson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mountain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Munson backing away here, and Mountain unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mountain showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Munson.
Munson throws a series of punches but Mountain moves out of range.
Mountain showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Munson.
No joy there for Munson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mountain tries to clinch but Munson is having none of it.
Mountain gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Come on Mountain - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mountain working aggressively here.
Mountain can't find room to land a body shot as Munson controls the action.
Munson can't break the clinch.
Mountain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Mountain fails to land.
Munson is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munson manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Munson as Mountain shoots in.
Munson throws a right and a left that Mountain avoids nicely.
Munson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mountain raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Mountain throws a front kick aimed at Munson's knee but Munson avoids it well.
Munson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mountain slips a jab and a cross from Munson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Munson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Munson.
Munson tries to bum rush Mountain with a series of wild strikes but Mountain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Munson does no damage.
A little jabbing left from Mountain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mountain darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Munson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mountain counters with a big left hand that crumples Munson! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tauski Mountain!
After winning the bout, Tauski Mountain thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Ruiz (ranked 2943 p4p, 2794 weight class) and Ernesto Sanchez (ranked 387 p4p, 367 weight class). Ruiz's entrance music is DB7 - Squid Game Drill. A fine choice. Anthony Ruiz could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ernesto Sanchez's chin.
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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 5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Ruiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ernesto Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sanchez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ruiz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sanchez scores with punches from side control.
Sanchez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ruiz rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sanchez's guard! Nice work there by Ruiz!
Sanchez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ruiz manages to get himself to full guard.
Ruiz trying to control the position.
Sanchez preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sanchez throwing strikes from guard but Ruiz blocks nicely.
Sanchez passes Ruiz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sanchez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sanchez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
It looks like Sanchez might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Sanchez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ruiz is staying active underneath Sanchez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two 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.
Ruiz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sanchez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sanchez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ruiz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sanchez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ruiz trying to control the position.
Sanchez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ruiz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sanchez, into his guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sanchez is controlling Ruiz's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sanchez has Ruiz pulled in close to control his posture.
Ruiz preventing the sweep.
Sanchez is trying to keep Ruiz in close.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sanchez is looking to sweep but instead, Ruiz has passed into half guard.
Sanchez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ruiz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ruiz's back!
Ruiz is in bad spot here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ruiz is defending well though. Sanchez let's go of the attempt for now.
Sanchez is looking to control Ruiz but Ruiz is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Sanchez is not going to allow Ruiz to sit and survive in this position.
Ruiz tries to escape the position.
Sanchez is controlling the position but Ruiz somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez is trying to work for a kimura but Ruiz is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Sanchez 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.
Sanchez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ruiz is fending him off so far but Sanchez persists. Nope, Ruiz circles away and we're back to standing.
Ruiz lands a head kick. Sanchez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ruiz throws a series of punches but Sanchez avoids them all with ease.
Ruiz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ruiz connects with a looping right hand.
Ruiz scores with a nice strike.
Sanchez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sanchez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ruiz.
Ruiz tries a head kick but it misses.
Sanchez shoots in but Ruiz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Anthony Ruiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruiz connects with a nice looking jab.
Sanchez with a poor takedown
and Ruiz counters with a one-two to the body.
Sanchez is rocked!
Anthony Ruiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernesto Sanchez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruiz drops Sanchez with a naaaaasty hook - Sanchez is in real trouble here! Ruiz dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Ruiz!
Anthony Ruiz thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Serra (ranked 2368 p4p, 2916 weight class) and Andrey Zlobin (ranked 300 p4p, 377 weight class). Andrey Zlobin will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Serra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrey Zlobin!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zlobin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Serra.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zlobin. Serra does a little dance to reset his feet.
That kick from Zlobin tenderised Serra's leg. Serra is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zlobin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Serra was well out of range. Poor timing from Zlobin.
Zlobin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Serra doesn't manage to clinch there - Zlobin circles away.
Zlobin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Serra throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zlobin's waist but Zlobin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Serra off to one side.
Zlobin unleashes a big counter combination but Serra bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Serra walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Serra slips under a jab from Zlobin.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zlobin.
Serra shoots in for a takedown but Zlobin shows good takedown defense.
Zlobin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Zlobin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zlobin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Serra was well out of range. Poor timing from Zlobin.
Zlobin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Serra wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zlobin clobbers Serra with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Serra tries to land a front kick but Zlobin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zlobin with a hook.
Serra shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zlobin sprawls well. Zlobin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Serra gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Serra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Serra throws a series of punches but Zlobin avoids them all with ease.
Andrey Zlobin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Serra moves into the clinch successfully.
Serra throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zlobin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Serra's brow.
Serra blocks an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serra is looking for a takedown.
Zlobin swings wildly with an uppercut but Serra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zlobin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zlobin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zlobin has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Serra doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zlobin counters with a stiff right hand.
Zlobin takes a swing at Serra's ribcage but misses.
Zlobin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Serra. That did some damage!
Zlobin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Serra fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Serra shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zlobin but Zlobin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Serra tries to clinch but Zlobin moves out of range.
Serra looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zlobin throws a series of strikes that have Serra backpedaling.
A left lands for Zlobin.
Serra walks into a jab.
Zlobin misses with a looping right.
Zlobin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Serra shoots in looking for a takedown. Zlobin tries to sprawl out of it but Serra keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zlobin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That kick from Zlobin tenderised Serra's leg. Serra is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zlobin scores with a jab. Serra acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zlobin misses with a series of wild punches.
Serra tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zlobin manages to circle out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serra tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zlobin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from Zlobin finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zlobin throws a series of punches but Serra moves out of range.
Zlobin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zlobin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Serra walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zlobin feints a jab promting Serra to slip. Zlobin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Serra slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Serra with a poor takedown
and Zlobin counters with a nice body shot.
A head kick misses from Zlobin.
Zlobin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Serra moves into range and clinches up with Zlobin.
Serra escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A low kick lands for Zlobin.
Serra swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zlobin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Zlobin dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Serra walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A lazy left from Zlobin finds it's target.
Zlobin lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Jack Serra has been cut.
A combination from Serra does no damage.
Serra shoots in looking for a takedown. Zlobin tries to sprawl out of it but Serra keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zlobin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zlobin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Zlobin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serra takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zlobin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Zlobin!
Jack Serra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zlobin throws a shot to the body.
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!
Zlobin takes a swing at Serra's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zlobin scores with a punch to the head.
Zlobin cracks Serra with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sloppy strikes from Zlobin. Those never looked like landing.
Serra fails with a takedown attempt.
Serra shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zlobin pinned against the cage. Zlobin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Serra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zlobin with the inside leg kick.
Zlobin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Serra looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zlobin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Serra counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Serra.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zlobin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Serra moves away.
Zlobin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Serra gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zlobin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zlobin scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zlobin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Serra 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.
Zlobin misses with a body shot.
Serra closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zlobin counters with a straight right hand.
Serra tries to clinch but Zlobin moves away
and Zlobin counters with a nice uppercut.
Serra misses with a takedown attempt
and Serra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zlobin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zlobin throws a good cross that connects.
Andrey Zlobin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Serra is looking to clinch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Serra. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Zlobin misses with a double jab.
Zlobin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Serra momentarily.
Serra goes for a double leg but Zlobin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zlobin continues to drive forward.
Zlobin lands a body shot.
Zlobin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zlobin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zlobin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Serra manages to avoid it.
Zlobin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zlobin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Serra slips under a jab.
Zlobin is looking to slow Serra down with leg kicks.
Serra on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zlobin. Zlobin obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serra tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zlobin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Serra misses with a double jab
and Zlobin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zlobin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Serra.
A low kick lands for Zlobin.
Zlobin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zlobin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Serra ducks under a wild hook from Zlobin.
Zlobin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Serra. That did some damage!
Zlobin lands with a straight right. Serra didn't see that one coming.
Zlobin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Zlobin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Serra's cut.
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!
Zlobin tests Serra's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zlobin stuffs the takedown.
Zlobin throws out a counter right but Serra avoids it with no problem.
Serra avoids the head kick by Zlobin.
Zlobin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zlobin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Serra.
Andrey Zlobin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zlobin cracks Serra with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zlobin stalks Serra and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Serra's face. Serra staggers backwards, shaken.
Serra tries to clinch
and Zlobin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zlobin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zlobin swings for the body but Serra moves out of range.
Zlobin cracks Serra with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zlobin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Serra shoots in and drives through. Zlobin sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Serra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serra walks into a jab.
Serra goes for a double leg but Zlobin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zlobin continues to drive forward.
A little jabbing left from Zlobin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Serra drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zlobin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Zlobin breaks from the clinch.
Zlobin misses with a looping right.
Serra wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Serra throws a lazy head kick
and Zlobin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Serra walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zlobin throws a head kick that Serra semi-blocks.
Serra is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zlobin thuds his right hand into Serra's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zlobin throws a hook but Serra blocks it.
Serra went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Serra avoids the body shot from Zlobin.
Zlobin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zlobin swats away the attempt to clinch by Serra.
Zlobin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Serra has time to react.
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!
Zlobin tries to bum rush Serra with a series of wild strikes but Serra uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Serra shoots in but Zlobin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Serra moves to clinch but Zlobin breaks away
and Zlobin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Serra thinking.
Zlobin lands a jab to the head.
Zlobin throws out a powerful jab.
Zlobin lunges at Serra with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Serra's hand.
Serra tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zlobin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zlobin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Serra closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Andrey Zlobin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A short right from Zlobin on the inside.
Serra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zlobin throws a big shot that misses.
Zlobin throws a right and a left that Serra avoids nicely.
Zlobin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Serra sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Serra looks for a takedown but Zlobin sprawls well.
Zlobin looks to land a left hand but Serra moved out of range nicely.
Serra throws a low kick but Zlobin moves out of range easily.
Serra shoots in for a double leg but Zlobin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Decent striking displayed by Zlobin there.
Serra stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zlobin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serra fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Serra gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zlobin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zlobin connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zlobin scores with a kick to the body.
Serra shoots in looking for a takedown but Zlobin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Serra's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Serra darts in looking for a takedown but Zlobin gets double underhooks and turns Serra into the cage.
Serra is trying to pull guard but Zlobin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Zlobin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Serra up against the cage.
Zlobin cracks Serra with a nice body shot.
Jack Serra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zlobin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrey Zlobin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zlobin 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 25:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrey Zlobin!
A victorious Andrey Zlobin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Knuckle Sandwhich (ranked 2548 p4p, 2361 weight class) and Kosami Akagawa (ranked 336 p4p, 315 weight class). Kosami Akagawa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Dangerous knees
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Knuckle Sandwhich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Kosami Akagawa!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akagawa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Akagawa.
Akagawa wants to clinch.
Akagawa thumps Sandwhich with a low kick.
Akagawa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Sandwhich misses the target.
Akagawa's coach down at Gym Goroshi London was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Akagawa's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sandwhich closes the distance and clinches.
Akagawa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sandwhich has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Akagawa blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akagawa trying to land knees to the body.
Sandwhich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akagawa avoids the elbow strike from Sandwhich, against the cage.
Sandwhich misses with the head strike.
Akagawa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akagawa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akagawa landing knees to the head.
Sandwhich scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sandwhich 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.
Sandwhich on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Akagawa looking to throw knees to the head but Sandwhich is blocking nicely.
Akagawa struggles to land a body shot inside as Sandwhich controls his hands.
Sandwhich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sandwhich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sandwhich has a couple of punches blocked by Akagawa.
Akagawa lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Knuckle Sandwhich has been cut.
Akagawa blocking some punches.
Sandwhich working aggressively here.
Sandwhich working aggressively here.
Sandwhich scores a nice knee to the body.
Sandwhich dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sandwhich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sandwhich.
Sandwhich working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandwhich misses with a punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sandwhich just misses with a elbow thrown towards Akagawa's brow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sandwhich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sandwhich lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Akagawa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akagawa throws an elbow but it misses.
Akagawa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akagawa tries to land a knee to the head but Sandwhich blocks with his arms.
Sandwhich swings wildly with an uppercut but Akagawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akagawa looking to throw knees to the head but Sandwhich is blocking nicely.
Akagawa managing to block the knees to the body from Sandwhich.
Knees to the body from Sandwhich.
Sandwhich struggles to land a body shot inside as Akagawa controls his hands.
Sandwhich lands a right hand.
Sandwhich lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sandwhich working aggressively here.
Sandwhich lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Akagawa.
Sandwhich on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sandwhich lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sandwhich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akagawa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Akagawa has Sandwhich pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sandwhich manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Akagawa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sandwhich is defending well for now.
Akagawa tries a knee to the head but Sandwhich blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Akagawa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sandwhich tries to land knees in the clinch but Akagawa avoids the damage to the body.
Sandwhich on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sandwhich misses with a punch on the inside.
Sandwhich dodges an elbow strike from Akagawa.
Akagawa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sandwhich blocks it with crossed arms.
Akagawa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Akagawa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sandwhich blocks it with crossed arms.
Akagawa trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sandwhich throws a head punch that misses.
Akagawa lands a good knee to the midsection. Sandwhich won't want to take too many of those.
Akagawa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sandwhich blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akagawa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sandwhich lands a right hand that snaps the head of Akagawa backwards.
Akagawa landing knees to the head.
Akagawa throws a knee to the head but misses.
Akagawa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sandwhich.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akagawa.
A head punch on the inside from Sandwhich fails to land.
Akagawa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sandwhich blocks it with crossed arms.
Sandwhich misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Sandwhich to work.
A head punch on the inside from Sandwhich fails to land.
Sandwhich managing to block the knees to the body from Akagawa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Knuckle Sandwhich will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Knuckle Sandwhich's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sandwhich drives through and clinches with Akagawa against the cage.
Akagawa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sandwhich avoids it.
Sandwhich lands a right hand that snaps the head of Akagawa backwards.
Sandwhich displaying some good clinch control by pressing Akagawa up against the cage.
Akagawa blocking some punches.
Sandwhich throws a punch but it's blocked by Akagawa.
Akagawa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sandwhich has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sandwhich is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Akagawa is defending well for now.
Sandwhich unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sandwhich landing knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandwhich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sandwhich lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Sandwhich on the inside.
Akagawa is breathing heavily.
Akagawa avoids a wild elbow strike from Sandwhich.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sandwhich creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sandwhich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandwhich throws a punch but it's blocked by Akagawa.
Akagawa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sandwhich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sandwhich creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sandwhich utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sandwhich scores a nice knee to the body.
Sandwhich working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Akagawa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sandwhich is defending well for now.
Sandwhich lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Akagawa backwards.
Sandwhich lands with a left to the head.
Sandwhich missing with knees to the body.
Sandwhich lands a nice uppercut.
Akagawa blocks an elbow strike from Sandwhich.
Sandwhich is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sandwhich.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akagawa.
Sandwhich working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sandwhich taking a breather.
Akagawa trying to land knees to the body.
Akagawa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sandwhich avoids it.
Akagawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sandwhich.
Akagawa blocking some punches.
Come on Sandwhich - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Akagawa wants a takedown but no success here.
Akagawa putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sandwhich in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Akagawa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sandwhich.
Sandwhich misses with a punch on the inside.
Akagawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandwhich is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Akagawa is defending well for now.
Sandwhich makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Akagawa tries to land a knee to the head but Sandwhich blocks with his arms.
Sandwhich lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sandwhich misses with some punches.
Sandwhich tries to land knees in the clinch but Akagawa avoids the damage to the body.
A short left from Sandwhich.
Sandwhich makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Akagawa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sandwhich blocks it with crossed arms.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sandwhich obliges.
Sandwhich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akagawa's elbow.
Akagawa missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sandwhich.
Knuckle Sandwhich has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Akagawa misses with a knee strike.
Sandwhich makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sandwhich stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sandwhich lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akagawa putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sandwhich in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sandwhich.
Sandwhich scores with a shot to the side of Akagawa's head.
Akagawa misses with a knee strike.
Akagawa tries to land knees in the clinch but Sandwhich avoids the damage to the body.
Still in the clinch, Sandwhich scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Sandwhich.
Sandwhich working aggressively here.
Akagawa blocking some punches.
Sandwhich missing with knees to the body.
Sandwhich throws a punch but it's blocked by Akagawa.
Akagawa trying to land knees to the body.
Sandwhich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sandwhich lands a hook that snaps the head of Akagawa backwards.
Akagawa blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Knuckle Sandwhich dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Knuckle Sandwhich's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sandwhich moves into range and clinches up with Akagawa.
Sandwhich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Akagawa can do to turn this around?
Sandwhich crunches a lovely knee into Akagawa's ribcage.
Sandwhich scores a nice knee to the body.
Sandwhich managing to block the knees to the body from Akagawa.
Sandwhich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sandwhich throws a head punch that misses.
Sandwhich lands a good knee to the midsection. Akagawa won't want to take too many of those.
Akagawa takes a shot to the head.
Sandwhich scores a nice knee to the body.
Sandwhich lands a left hand.
Sandwhich landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sandwhich throws an elbow but it misses.
Sandwhich lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sandwhich lands an uppercut.
A short right from Sandwhich on the inside.
Akagawa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Akagawa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sandwhich is defending well for now.
Sandwhich scores with a shot to the side of Akagawa's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandwhich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sandwhich lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sandwhich lands a nice knee to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sandwhich creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sandwhich lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sandwhich scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sandwhich lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Akagawa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sandwhich dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Akagawa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sandwhich avoids it.
Akagawa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Akagawa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Akagawa blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sandwhich lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandwhich is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Akagawa is defending well for now.
Akagawa tries to land a knee to the head but Sandwhich blocks with his arms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sandwhich creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sandwhich lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sandwhich presses Akagawa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sandwhich pushes Akagawa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Akagawa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sandwhich blocks it with crossed arms.
Akagawa misses with a knee strike.
Sandwhich pushes off an throws an elbow but Akagawa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sandwhich throws a head punch that misses.
Sandwhich will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Akagawa up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sandwhich.
Sandwhich misses with some punches.
Akagawa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akagawa trying to land knees to the body.
Akagawa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sandwhich.
Sandwhich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akagawa's elbow.
Sandwhich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sandwhich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sandwhich has a couple of punches blocked by Akagawa.
Akagawa lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sandwhich.
Sandwhich works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Akagawa tries to land a knee to the head but Sandwhich blocks with his arms.
Sandwhich effectively controlling the action here.
Akagawa misses with a knee to the head.
Akagawa blocks an elbow strike.
Akagawa takes a shot to the head.
Sandwhich blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sandwhich missing with knees to the body.
Akagawa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sandwhich has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sandwhich leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sandwhich softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sandwhich blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Akagawa tries to land a knee to the head but Sandwhich blocks with his arms.
Sandwhich scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sandwhich lands with a right to the head.
Akagawa being controlled against the cage.
Sandwhich avoids the elbow strike from Akagawa, against the cage.
Kosami Akagawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short uppercut from Sandwhich.
And that's the end of the fight!
Knuckle Sandwhich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sandwhich, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Knuckle Sandwhich!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rahim Shabazz (ranked 639 p4p, 848 weight class) and Frank Granger (ranked 16 p4p, 21 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Rahim Shabazz has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Rahim Shabazz seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rahim Shabazz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Granger!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shabazz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Granger digs a good body shot into Shabazz's ribs.
Granger has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Granger slips a jab from Shabazz.
A nice side step and Granger releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Granger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Granger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shabazz throws out the jab.
Shabazz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Granger takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Granger clobbers Shabazz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Granger connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shabazz. Shabazz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shabazz is looking to score with low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shabazz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Granger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shabazz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Granger misses.
Shabazz moves out of range of the strikes.
Granger misses with a body shot.
Shabazz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Granger.
Granger connects with a jab.
Shabazz throws a head kick but Granger moves out of range.
Granger throws out a counter right but Shabazz avoids it with no problem.
Granger scores with a jab to the body.
Granger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shabazz doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Granger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shabazz moves away.
Granger slips a jab from Shabazz.
Granger avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shabazz throws a big shot that misses.
Shabazz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shabazz swings for the body but Granger moves out of range.
Shabazz walks into a jab.
Granger attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shabazz misses with a head kick.
Shabazz takes one to the chin there.
Granger stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Granger scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Granger is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shabazz had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Granger lands a big uppercut and Shabazz crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Shabazz looks OK. Granger waves Shabazz back to his feet!
Shabazz is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shabazz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oh Shabazz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Granger sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Shabazz's defenses. It connects perfectly with Shabazz's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Granger!
Post fight, Frank Granger took to the microphone: ' '.
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