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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jere Luokkamaki (ranked 25048 p4p, 5408 weight class) and LaDaniel Strong (ranked 522 p4p, 442 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jere Luokkamaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, LaDaniel Strong!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strong throws a series of strikes that have Luokkamaki backpedaling.
Strong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Luokkamaki is fending him off so far but Strong persists. Nope, Luokkamaki circles away and we're back to standing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Luokkamaki. Strong does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Strong misses.
Strong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Luokkamaki missing with a left hand there. Strong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Luokkamaki throws the left hand but Strong avoids the punch easily.
Luokkamaki misses with a straight left.
Luokkamaki misses with a hook
and Strong counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Luokkamaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice shot by Luokkamaki.
Strong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jere Luokkamaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of LaDaniel Strong.
Luokkamaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Luokkamaki looks to throw the jab but Strong is out of range.
Luokkamaki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Strong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luokkamaki misses with a straight right.
A punch lands to the side of Strong 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Luokkamaki misses with a looping right.
Jere Luokkamaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luokkamaki clinches.
Luokkamaki is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Strong's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Luokkamaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strong drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Luokkamaki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luokkamaki misses with a punch to the body.
Luokkamaki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luokkamaki scores with a shoulder strike.
Strong blocking some punches.
Strong tries for a takedown. No joy.
Strong can't get the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Strong blocking some punches.
Luokkamaki misses with the head strike.
Luokkamaki working aggressively here.
The referee calls for Luokkamaki to work.
Luokkamaki has a couple of punches blocked by Strong.
Strong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Luokkamaki swings for the body but Strong moves out of range.
Luokkamaki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strong tries to clinch but Luokkamaki moves out of range.
Luokkamaki seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Strong shoots for a takedown but Luokkamaki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Strong throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Strong throws a series of punches but Luokkamaki moves out of range.
Luokkamaki is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Strong is defended easily by Luokkamaki.
Jere Luokkamaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strong scores with a push kick.
Strong slips under a jab.
Luokkamaki takes a swing at Strong's ribcage but misses.
Strong tries to counter with a clinch but Luokkamaki shakes him off and moves away.
Strong throws a head kick that half lands.
Strong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Luokkamaki tries to counter by clinching up but Strong breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Luokkamaki.
Strong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Luokkamaki pinned against the cage. Luokkamaki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luokkamaki throws a shot from downtown. Strong moves away and avoids it.
Luokkamaki stuffs the takedown attempt from Strong. Strong gets slowly back to his feet.
Strong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Luokkamaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Luokkamaki backing away here, and Strong unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Luokkamaki throws a hook but Strong blocks it.
Luokkamaki throws a body punch but Strong moves out of range.
Strong was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Luokkamaki tests Strong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Strong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Luokkamaki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luokkamaki misses with a hook.
Strong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Luokkamaki throws a hook but Strong avoids it easily.
Luokkamaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jere Luokkamaki dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Luokkamaki swings for the body but Strong moves out of range.
Strong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Luokkamaki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Strong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luokkamaki.
Strong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Luokkamaki but Luokkamaki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Strong tries to clinch but Luokkamaki moves out of range.
As Strong tries to get set, Luokkamaki tries to push him back and clinch up but Strong manages to avoid the attempt.
Jere Luokkamaki is winning the standup battle so far.
Luokkamaki takes a swing at Strong's ribcage but misses.
Strong tries to counter with a clinch but Luokkamaki shakes him off and moves away.
Strong gets tackled into the cage by Luokkamaki. Luokkamaki maintains the clinch.
Strong tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Luokkamaki has Strong pressed against the cage, preventing Strong from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong blocks an uppercut.
Strong blocks a body shot from Luokkamaki.
Strong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Luokkamaki tries to work over Strong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Luokkamaki misses with the head strike.
Luokkamaki 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.
Luokkamaki has a couple of punches blocked by Strong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strong breaks the clinch.
Luokkamaki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Luokkamaki looks to land a right hand but Strong moved out of range.
Luokkamaki throws a shot from downtown. Strong moves away and avoids it.
Strong takes one to the side of the head.
Strong takes one on the button.
Luokkamaki jabs Strong to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Strong changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Luokkamaki tries to avoid it but Strong manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Luokkamaki to the ground. Luokkamaki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jere Luokkamaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of LaDaniel Strong.
Strong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki swats away the attempt to clinch by Strong.
Luokkamaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strong moves away.
Strong looks for a takedown but Luokkamaki sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luokkamaki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Strong.
Luokkamaki dodges the punch combination from Strong.
Nice sprawl there from Luokkamaki as Strong shoots in.
Strong throws a right and a left that Luokkamaki avoids nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strong tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Luokkamaki swivels and escapes.
Strong is breathing heavily.
Luokkamaki lands a body shot.
Strong misses with a body kick.
Luokkamaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Strong is just out of range.
Luokkamaki displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
LaDaniel Strong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Luokkamaki's waist but Luokkamaki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Strong off to one side.
Luokkamaki slaps away a takedown attempt from Strong, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strong tries to move into range but Luokkamaki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Luokkamaki misses with a wild body shot.
Strong wants to clinch up but Luokkamaki keeps it at a distance.
Luokkamaki slaps away a takedown attempt from Strong, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Luokkamaki tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Strong manages to circle out of the way.
Strong avoids the body shot from Luokkamaki.
Strong tries to counter with a clinch but Luokkamaki shakes him off and moves away.
Luokkamaki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strong.
Luokkamaki looks to throw the jab but Strong is out of range.
Luokkamaki throws a hook but Strong avoids it easily.
Luokkamaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Luokkamaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strong misses with a takedown attempt
and Luokkamaki moves into the clinch.
Luokkamaki misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Luokkamaki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luokkamaki misses with some punches.
Luokkamaki misses with some punches.
Luokkamaki can't find room to land a body shot as Strong controls the action.
Luokkamaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strong can do to turn this around?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Luokkamaki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Strong can't break the clinch.
Luokkamaki throws a head punch that misses.
Luokkamaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Luokkamaki on the inside.
Luokkamaki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luokkamaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Luokkamaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luokkamaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Luokkamaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Luokkamaki avoids the elbow strike from Strong, against the cage.
Strong prevents a body shot from Luokkamaki.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jere Luokkamaki dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Luokkamaki throws a jab when Strong was well out of range.
Strong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luokkamaki throws a hook but Strong blocks it.
Strong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Luokkamaki is fending him off so far but Strong persists. Nope, Luokkamaki circles away and we're back to standing.
Luokkamaki throws a predictable looking body shot
and Strong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Strong.
Luokkamaki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luokkamaki keeps the fight on the outside.
Luokkamaki throws a hook but Strong avoids it easily.
Strong is looking to clinch but Luokkamaki is avoiding it.
Strong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Strong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luokkamaki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luokkamaki.
A short uppercut from Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Luokkamaki is working Strong over against the cage.
Strong is looking to break free of the clinch but Luokkamaki has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Luokkamaki fails to land.
Luokkamaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luokkamaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Strong displaying some good clinch control by pressing Luokkamaki up against the cage.
Strong goes for a takedown in the clinch but Luokkamaki prevents it.
Jere Luokkamaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of LaDaniel Strong.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strong blocking some punches.
Luokkamaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Luokkamaki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luokkamaki misses with some punches.
Strong tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Luokkamaki smiles and moves away.
Strong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Luokkamaki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Luokkamaki is looking to counter the offense by Strong and move into the clinch.
Luokkamaki throws a jab when Strong was well out of range.
Strong dives in for a single leg takedown but Luokkamaki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Luokkamaki lands a head shot.
Strong tries to clinch there but Luokkamaki circles away.
Strong just misses with a punch to the body.
Strong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Luokkamaki as he avoids it easily.
Strong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Strong blocks a jab.
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!
Luokkamaki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Strong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki throws a lazy uppercut
and Strong counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Luokkamaki looks to throw the jab but Strong is out of range.
Luokkamaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Luokkamaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki stuffs the takedown attempt from Strong. Strong gets slowly back to his feet.
Strong fails with the takedown.
Jere Luokkamaki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Strong defending well as Luokkamaki loads up on a big left hand.
Strong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Strong is looking to clinch.
Luokkamaki is looking to counter the offense by Strong and move into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Luokkamaki misses.
Strong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Luokkamaki as he avoids it easily.
As Strong tries to get set, Luokkamaki tries to push him back and clinch up but Strong manages to avoid the attempt.
Strong slips a jab from Luokkamaki.
Strong shoots in for a takedown but Luokkamaki shows good takedown defense.
Luokkamaki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Luokkamaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Strong is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Strong ducks under a wild hook from Luokkamaki.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strong tries to clinch up but Luokkamaki circles away and keeps his distance.
Strong slips under a jab.
Strong throws a counter combo.
Luokkamaki digs a good body shot into Strong's ribs.
Luokkamaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strong ducks under a wild hook from Luokkamaki.
Strong tries to clinch there but Luokkamaki circles away.
LaDaniel Strong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luokkamaki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Strong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jere Luokkamaki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Luokkamaki 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jere Luokkamaki!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Liam Higgins (ranked 5598 p4p, 6289 weight class) and Jairzinho Da Silva (ranked 618 p4p, 664 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Liam Higgins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jairzinho Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Silva throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Higgins's head.
Da Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Da Silva throws a sloppy body shot
and Da Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Da Silva on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Higgins definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Higgins slips under a jab from Da Silva.
Da Silva throws a hook to the side of Higgins's head but Higgins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Higgins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Da Silva bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Higgins's head.
Higgins blocks a head kick by Da Silva.
Higgins throwing a counter right hand but Da Silva manages to avoid it.
Da Silva loads up on a big right hand but Higgins slips the punch.
Da Silva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Higgins counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Higgins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Da Silva.
Da Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Da Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Higgins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Da Silva throws out the jab.
Da Silva looks to land a right hand but Higgins moved out of range.
Higgins misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Da Silva! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higgins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Da Silva. Da Silva obviously looking to wear him down.
Higgins lands a nice shot that snaps Da Silva's head back.
Higgins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Da Silva in his tracks.
Higgins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Da Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Da Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Higgins misses with a looping right.
Da Silva keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice shot lands for Da Silva.
Da Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Da Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Higgins misses with a few strikes there.
Da Silva lands a nice looking body shot.
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!
Higgins swings for the body but Da Silva moves out of range.
Da Silva lands a lovely overhand right.
Jairzinho Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Higgins catches Da Silva with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Higgins feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Da Silva sprawling to the canvas! Da Silva rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Higgins finish him?!
Da Silva throws a low kick but it's checked well by Higgins.
It appears Higgins was looking to counter with a kick there.
Higgins misses with a wild body shot.
Higgins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Higgins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Da Silva momentarily.
Higgins misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Da Silva. Higgins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Da Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Da Silva misses with a hook. Higgins ducked under it nicely.
A low kick lands for Da Silva.
Da Silva lands a jab to Higgins's midsection.
Da Silva misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higgins throws a head kick that misses.
A nice leg kick from Da Silva, right into the meat of the thigh.
Da Silva throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Higgins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Da Silva misses with a looping right.
Da Silva throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Da Silva moves forwards but Higgins connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Da Silva uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Higgins has time to react.
Higgins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Da Silva.
Da Silva checks the leg kick nicely there.
Da Silva tests Higgins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Higgins moves in looking to clinch but Da Silva pushes him off.
Da Silva clobbers Higgins with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Higgins is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Higgins ducks right into an uppercut from Da Silva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higgins defending well as Da Silva loads up on a big left hand.
Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Higgins.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Silva throws a leg kick which misses Higgins's front leg but catches the back leg as Higgins tries to avoid it.
Da Silva lands with a thumping leg kick.
Da Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Da Silva lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Da Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Higgins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Da Silva on the side of the head.
 It looks like Jairzinho Da Silva has been cut.
Da Silva lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Da Silva.
Da Silva scores with a sloppy right hand. Higgins should have avoided that one.
Da Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Da Silva takes a swing at Higgins's ribcage but misses.
Da Silva throws the left hand but Higgins avoids the punch easily.
Da Silva blocks a head kick by Higgins.
Da Silva is looking for the big counter here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jairzinho Da Silva will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jairzinho Da Silva's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Da Silva pushes Higgins away with a front kick.
Da Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Higgins throws a body shot but no joy.
Da Silva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Higgins can pounce on him.
Higgins takes a jab right on the kisser.
Higgins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Da Silva looks to land a left hand but Higgins moved out of range nicely.
Da Silva fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Higgins checks it well.
Da Silva throws a nice inside leg kick.
Da Silva looks to throw the jab but Higgins is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva is looking to score with low kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Da Silva. Those never looked like landing.
Da Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Higgins.
Da Silva misses with a looping left.
Da Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Higgins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Some bone on bone action there as Higgins checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Da Silva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Da Silva takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Higgins is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Higgins misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Da Silva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Da Silva on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A telegraphed right hand from Da Silva misses the target.
Higgins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Da Silva.
Da Silva looks to land a body kick but Higgins moved away.
Da Silva tries to work over Higgins's front leg with a kick but Higgins checks it.
Higgins throws a jab when Da Silva was well out of range.
Da Silva misses with an uppercut
enabling Higgins to counter with a crisp jab.
Higgins moves out of range as Da Silva strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Higgins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higgins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Da Silva.
A telegraphed right hand from Higgins misses the target.
Higgins drops Da Silva with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Da Silva looks back up at him and smiles so Higgins waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Da Silva looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Da Silva misses with a right hand
and Higgins counters with a stiff right hand.
Higgins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Da Silva is breathing heavily.
Da Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Higgins lands a body shot.
Higgins cracks Da Silva with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Higgins has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Da Silva to stand back up!
 Da Silva is rocked!
Higgins blocks the body kick.
Da Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Higgins finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Higgins lands a beautiful left hook that drops Da Silva. Da Silva tries to recover but Higgins is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Da Silva lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liam Higgins!
Liam Higgins decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Corner Cutting (ranked 6329 p4p, 5007 weight class) and Jay Sossy (ranked 656 p4p, 581 weight class). Sossy has chosen Sauce it up as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Corner Cutting!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jay Sossy!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sossy connects with a solid leg kick.
Sossy moves to clinch but Cutting breaks away
and Cutting counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cutting content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sossy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cutting is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cutting thows a huge punch but Sossy dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sossy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cutting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sossy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cutting.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cutting connects with a nice short shot to Sossy's temple.
Cutting scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cutting 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.
Cutting missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cutting thows a huge punch but Sossy dodges it nicely.
Cutting thows a huge punch but Sossy dodges it nicely.
Cutting thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cutting seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sossy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cutting landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cutting throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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.
Cutting sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sossy is looking to improve his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sossy tries a head kick but it misses.
Sossy throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sossy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sossy scores with a head kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Sossy finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sossy. That's going to slow Cutting down.
Cutting bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cutting tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sossy tries to improve position but can't.
Cutting takes a little break here. Sossy wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cutting trying to control the action but Sossy is working from the bottom.
Cutting cracks Sossy with a big right hand but Sossy just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cutting misses with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cutting working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Corner Cutting dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A head kick misses from Sossy.
Sossy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cutting.
Cutting swats away the attempt to clinch by Sossy.
A little feinted left hand from Cutting on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sossy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sossy tries to clinch but Cutting moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sossy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cutting's head.
Cutting shoots in looking for a takedown but Sossy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cutting's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sossy tries to close the distance and clinch but Cutting swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cutting is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sossy can do to turn this around?
Sossy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cutting is looking to counter the offense by Sossy and move into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cutting shoots in for a double leg but Sossy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cutting moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSossy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corner Cutting. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cutting.
Sossy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cutting shoots in looking for a takedown. Sossy tries to sprawl out of it but Cutting keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sossy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sossy throws a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cutting takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Cutting misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sossy scores with a spinning back kick!
Sossy tries to clinch up.
Cutting wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A big left from Cutting misses.
Sossy doesn't manage to clinch there - Cutting circles away.
As Sossy tries to get set, Cutting tries to push him back and clinch up but Sossy manages to avoid the attempt.
Cutting drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cutting throwing strikes from guard but Sossy blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cutting controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cutting trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cutting is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Corner Cutting overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cutting throws a strike but Sossy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Cutting not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cutting 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.
Cutting looking for a guillotine here but Sossy defends easily.
Sossy being controlled here momentarily.
Cutting has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sossy is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Cutting.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Cutting's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Sossy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Sossy tries to clinch but Cutting moves out of range.
Cutting tries to counter with a takedown but Sossy is quick to defend against it.
Cutting closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sossy did well to prevent Cutting getting side control.
Cutting is trying to work for a kimura but Sossy is defending well.
Cutting throwing shots but Sossy is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cutting is keen to just control but Sossy is a slippery customer.
Cutting is looking for a kimura but Sossy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cutting to get the leverage.
Cutting sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sossy defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Cutting there.
Cutting thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sossy's head.
Sossy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cutting wants to control but Sossy is keeping him busy.
Cutting is nestled in close to Sossy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cutting not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cutting lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cutting sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cutting lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sossy is looking to control Cutting's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sossy avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sossy tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cutting fails with a takedown attempt.
Cutting fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sossy avoids it really well and circles away.
Sossy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cutting swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cutting is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sossy.
Sossy moves into the clinch successfully.
Sossy working Cutting over with knees to the body.
Sossy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sossy working Cutting over with knees to the body.
Sossy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sossy crunches a lovely knee into Cutting's ribcage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sossy.
Sossy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sossy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sossy tries to break the clinch but Cutting is controlling the position.
Sossy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Sossy.
Sossy throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cutting.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sossy moves in looking to clinch but Cutting pushes him off.
Jay Sossy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sossy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Sossy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sossy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Sossy!
Jay Sossy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tavon Shebu (ranked 5099 p4p, 22884 weight class) and Chubby Noel (ranked 84 p4p, 95 weight class). Noel has chosen the fat boys fat boys as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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29 - 37 - 1 |
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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 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tavon Shebu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 37 - 1, fighting out of New York, Chubby Noel!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shebu looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Noel!
Shebu is chipping away with strikes.
Shebu cracks Noel with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The strikes coming from Shebu are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Noel wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Shebu throws a strike aimed at the side of Noel's head but Noel avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shebu misses with the ground and pound.
Shebu in side control, throwing shots but Noel defends.
An elbow from Shebu crashes against the mat.
Shebu in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Noel is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Shebu has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Shebu connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Noel some visible discomfort.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shebu fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Shebu postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Shebu scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shebu is trying to ground and pound but Noel uses the momentary lack of control by Shebu to regain half guard.
Shebu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Noel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shebu.
Shebu thows a huge punch but Noel dodges it nicely.
Shebu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Noel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Shebu is working hard here to advance position.
Shebu throwing shots but Noel is blocking nicely.
Shebu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shebu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Noel defending well though.
Shebu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Noel's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shebu lands strikes from half guard.
Shebu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shebu looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Shebu looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Shebu throwing shots but Noel is blocking nicely.
Shebu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shebu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Noel defending well though.
Shebu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shebu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shebu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Noel's head.
Shebu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shebu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Noel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shebu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noel trying to control but Shebu postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shebu with the ground and pound but Noel uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Shebu throwing strikes but missing.
Shebu is looking to work some ground and pound but Noel has wrist control.
Shebu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Noel is keeping the position for now.
Shebu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Noel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shebu with a nice head shot there.
Shebu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shebu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shebu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shebu lands a couple of elbows.
Noel looks winded!
Noel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shebu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shebu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shebu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Noel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shebu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Noel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shebu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shebu throws a big right hand that misses.
Shebu postures up in Noel's guard and throws a big left but Noel blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shebu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shebu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shebu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shebu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shebu throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tavon Shebu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Shebu closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Shebu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Noel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shebu.
Shebu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tavon Shebu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shebu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shebu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Noel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Shebu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shebu throws a big right hand that misses.
Shebu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shebu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noel wants to stand but Shebu is controlling the position.
Shebu is looking to work some ground and pound but Noel has wrist control.
Shebu is in close to Noel's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shebu stopping the sweep attempt from Noel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shebu throws a strike but Noel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Noel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shebu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Noel is breathing heavily.
Shebu trying to control the position here.
Noel won't allow Shebu to sweep him here.
Shebu trying to control the position here.
Noel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shebu controlling the position.
Shebu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Shebu throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shebu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shebu is looking to work some ground and pound but Noel has wrist control.
Shebu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shebu throws a big right hand that misses.
Shebu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shebu postures up in Noel's guard and throws a big left but Noel blocks it.
Shebu lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Shebu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Noel can do to turn this around?
Shebu scoring with punches to the head and body.
Shebu throws an elbow that misses. Noel uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shebu's guard. Nice move by Noel!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Shebu holds on and takes a little breather.
Shebu looking for a sweep. Not yet Shebu, not yet.
Shebu trying to control the position here.
Shebu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Noel manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shebu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shebu pushes down on Noel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shebu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Noel's head.
Shebu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shebu throws a strike but Noel avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Noel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shebu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shebu lands a couple of digs.
Shebu is looking to pass into half guard but Noel pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Noel is in guard.
Shebu has control of Noel's left arm, preventing Noel from doing any damage.
Shebu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shebu working the head and body with strikes.
Shebu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Noel's head.
Shebu is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Noel!
Shebu with a couple of short strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shebu looking to finish with strikes here!
Shebu is landing with some decent strikes but Noel is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Shebu throwing strikes here but Noel is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Shebu scoring with strikes but Noel is staying in there.
Shebu with a couple of short strikes.
Shebu working Noel over with strikes here.
Shebu throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Noel because Shebu loaded up on that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tavon Shebu dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Noel looks to score with a jab to the body but Shebu is just out of range.
Shebu drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Shebu throws a strike but Noel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Noel throwing strikes from guard but Shebu blocks nicely.
Shebu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shebu is on top in guard.
Shebu throwing strikes from guard but Noel blocks nicely.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shebu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shebu connects with a couple of short punches.
Shebu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Noel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Noel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shebu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shebu postures up in Noel's guard and throws a big left but Noel blocks it.
Shebu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shebu throws a big right hand that misses.
Shebu throws a strike but Noel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shebu is on top in guard.
Shebu sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Noel's guard.
Shebu misses with a head shot. Noel uses the momentum to regain guard.
Shebu throws a big right hand that misses.
Shebu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Noel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shebu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shebu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shebu pushing down on Noel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Shebu working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shebu lands a nice short elbow.
Shebu working Noel over with strikes.
Shebu trying to mount his opponent but Noel defends it.
Shebu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shebu wants to pass the guard but Noel is defending well.
Noel has hold of Shebu's hands but Shebu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Shebu winds up and cracks Noel with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Shebu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shebu.
Noel has hold of Shebu's hands but Shebu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chubby Noel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice strikes from Shebu there.
Shebu lands strikes from half guard.
Shebu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Noel is rocked!
Shebu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Noel is still in real trouble! Can Shebu finish him?
Shebu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Shebu slips a nice elbow through Noel's hands, connecting with Noel's forehead.
Shebu is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Noel is hurt! He's hurt bad - Shebu fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Noel from any more punishment! Congratulations to Shebu! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tavon Shebu!
After the big win, Tavon Shebu made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Knock Out Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Zlobin (ranked 2959 p4p, 3669 weight class) and Don Diego (ranked 372 p4p, 443 weight class). Andrey Zlobin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrey Zlobin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Don Diego!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diego thows a leg kick but Zlobin checks it
and Zlobin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zlobin misses with a double jab.
Diego walks into a straight right hand from Zlobin.
An inside leg kick lands from Zlobin.
Diego throws a leg kick
and Zlobin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zlobin misses with a few strikes there.
Zlobin misses with a head kick.
Diego is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Zlobin.
Zlobin tests Diego's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diego. Zlobin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego throws a leg kick
and Zlobin counters with a stiff right hand.
Zlobin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zlobin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diego.
Zlobin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Diego wants to clinch but Zlobin slips to the side
and Zlobin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Good shot there by Zlobin.
Zlobin scores with a three punch combo!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zlobin connects with an inside leg kick.
Zlobin lands with a cross.
It looks like Zlobin has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Diego throws a low kick but Zlobin moves out of range easily.
Zlobin lands a jab to Diego's midsection.
A bone on bone clash there as Zlobin blocks the leg kick.
Zlobin tests Diego's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diego is looking to score with low kicks.
Diego throws a low kick, looking for Zlobin's leg but Zlobin calmly moves out of range.
Zlobin missing with a left hand there. Diego was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zlobin throws a front kick aimed at Diego's knee but Diego avoids it well.
Diego tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zlobin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diego somewhat.
Zlobin throws a hook but Diego blocks it.
Zlobin lands a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zlobin slaps away a takedown attempt from Diego, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Diego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zlobin manages to avoid it.
Diego wants to clinch.
Diego throws a lazy right hand but Zlobin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diego takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zlobin throws a head kick that half lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zlobin thumps Diego with a low kick.
Diego shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Zlobin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diego on the ground.
Diego is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zlobin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diego landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Diego is pressing down on Zlobin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zlobin is holding on for now.
Ground and pound from Diego.
Zlobin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diego.
Diego looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Diego is pressing down on Zlobin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zlobin is holding on for now.
Diego working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Diego lands with a punch from half guard.
Diego is nestled in close to Zlobin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zlobin is trying to stand back up but Diego is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zlobin taking some punishment here, with Diego in his half guard.
Diego has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Diego working over Zlobin with some ground and pound. Zlobin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zlobin is trying to stand up here but Diego is controlling him well.
Zlobin tries to get to full guard but Diego has control of the leg.
Diego working the head and body with strikes.
Diego is trying to control. Zlobin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Diego missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Diego trying to control from half guard but Zlobin is working away.
Diego landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Zlobin dominated that round.
That's time! Zlobin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Diego slips a jab and a cross from Zlobin.
Diego misses with a wild body shot.
Diego throws a leg kick but Zlobin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zlobin lands with a straight right. Diego didn't see that one coming.
Zlobin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Diego has time to react.
Nice body kick there by Zlobin.
Diego looks to clinch
and Zlobin counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Diego misses
and Zlobin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That kick from Zlobin tenderised Diego's leg. Diego is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diego attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego tries to clinch there but Zlobin circles away.
Zlobin appears to be looking for a big counter.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zlobin.
Diego shoots in but no luck this time.
Zlobin fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Diego misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diego is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zlobin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zlobin keeps the fight on the outside.
Zlobin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diego fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zlobin avoids it really well and circles away.
Zlobin is looking to counter punch.
Andrey Zlobin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Diego.
Zlobin defending well as Diego loads up on a big left hand.
Zlobin lands a front kick.
Zlobin cracks Diego with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Diego misses with a takedown attempt - Zlobin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zlobin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diego. That did some damage!
Diego takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Diego closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zlobin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zlobin lands a jab.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zlobin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diego tries for a takedown but Zlobin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Andrey Zlobin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zlobin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diego.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zlobin lunges at Diego with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diego's hand.
Don Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zlobin stuffs the takedown.
Andrey Zlobin is winning the standup battle so far.
Zlobin misses with a series of wild punches.
Zlobin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zlobin throws a hook to the side of Diego's head but Diego sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zlobin throws a leg kick that misses.
Diego throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zlobin was covering up waiting for the punch and Diego finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Zlobin has his feet on Diego's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diego moves to clinch but Zlobin breaks away
and Diego takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zlobin lands with a right hand.
Diego wants to clinch but Zlobin slips to the side
and Zlobin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diego is rocked!
Diego is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Zlobin Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Diego is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Andrey Zlobin!
Our winner, Andrey Zlobin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Garotinho (ranked 2786 p4p, 2994 weight class) and Cestmir Cejka (ranked 350 p4p, 378 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Felipe Garotinho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cestmir Cejka!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garotinho darts in looking for a takedown but Cejka gets double underhooks and turns Garotinho into the cage.
Cejka breaks the clinch.
Cejka's coach down at Brloh was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cejka's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Cejka throws a right hand that Garotinho ducks under and follows up with a left that Garotinho also avoids with ease.
Garotinho showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cejka.
Cejka works Garotinho's body with a nice hook.
Garotinho shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cejka as he jumps to the side.
Nice sprawl there from Cejka as Garotinho shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Garotinho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cejka lands a jab-cross combination.
Cejka lands with an overhand left.
Garotinho looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cejka wants to stand back up but Garotinho manages to pass into side control.
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!
Garotinho is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cejka has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cejka wants to get back to his feet but Garotinho drags him back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garotinho working the ground and pound but Cejka is defending the strikes.
Garotinho tries to advance to mount but Cejka instead regains half guard.
Garotinho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cejka keeps working.
Garotinho in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Cejka tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Garotinho!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Felipe Garotinho!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Lancaster (ranked 1595 p4p, 1843 weight class) and Leonard Susskind (ranked 236 p4p, 268 weight class). Lancaster comes to the cage accompanied by Slipknot - I Am Hated. On his way into the cage it seems that Shane Lancaster has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Shane Lancaster seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shane Lancaster!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Leonard Susskind!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lancaster scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lancaster throws an elbow but Susskind slips to the side and avoids it well.
Susskind trying to remain calm as Lancaster controls from the top position.
Lancaster 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.
Lancaster gets to mount! Susskind was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Lancaster misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Lancaster lands a heavy elbow.
It looks like Leonard Susskind has been cut.
Lancaster prevents Susskind from getting the reversal.
Susskind is squirming around, avoiding Lancaster's attempts to control the action.
Lancaster thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Lancaster throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Susskind because Lancaster loaded up on that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster looking to finish Susskind with some ground and pound. This is bad for Susskind!
That has opened up Leonard Susskind's cut even more.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Leonard Susskind's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Shane Lancaster!
Shane Lancaster is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Shane Lancaster thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Desi Kraag (ranked 1867 p4p, 2618 weight class) and Klaus Chugman (ranked 62 p4p, 53 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 22 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Desi Kraag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Klaus Chugman!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chugman fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kraag to the ground. Chugman is now in Kraag's guard.
Kraag is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chugman is aware though and is defending well.
Kraag isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Chugman stacks Kraag 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 Chugman!
Kraag wants to control but Chugman postures up.
Kraag is looking for a sweep.
Chugman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chugman working away.
Kraag is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kraag trying to control from the bottom.
Kraag wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraag looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kraag on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Chugman lands strikes from half guard.
Chugman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraag with the active half guard here but Chugman passes nicely into side control.
Chugman trying to control the action but Kraag is working from the bottom.
Chugman has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kraag!
Chugman avoids the attempt from Kraag to control.
Chugman working for a submission but Kraag is keeping him at bay.
Chugman content just to control the position here.
Kraag keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kraag wants to control but Chugman is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraag is desperately trying to improve his position but Chugman has a good base and remains in mount.
Kraag bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kraag trying to control but Chugman is working from the bottom.
Chugman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kraag pushing down on Chugman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kraag is pressing down on Chugman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chugman is holding on for now.
Chugman looking for submissions off his back.
Kraag throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chugman is looking to control Kraag's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chugman avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraag is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chugman is just riding it out for now. Kraag eventually gives up the hold.
Chugman won't allow Kraag to pass to mount.
Kraag is working for a submission of some sort.
Chugman is refusing to be controlled, as Kraag sits in half guard.
Chugman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chugman.
Kraag trying to control but Chugman is working from the bottom.
That's four 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.
Chugman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kraag advances to half guard.
Chugman is looking for a sweep. Kraag is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kraag is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chugman is just riding it out for now. Kraag eventually gives up the hold.
Chugman wants to improve his position but Kraag is controlling well.
Chugman trying to hold on to Kraag's head to control him but Kraag postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chugman is looking for a sweep. Kraag is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chugman is still trying to improve position.
Kraag passes to full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Klaus Chugman 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.
Chugman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kraag in his tracks.
Chugman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
Kraag connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chugman shoots for a double leg takedown but Kraag sprawls well. He's pushed Chugman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chugman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chugman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kraag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chugman was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraag.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chugman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman drives through and clinches with Kraag against the cage.
Kraag is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chugman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kraag is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chugman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Chugman looking to slow down the pace here.
Chugman looking to slow down the pace here.
Kraag pulls guard successfully.
Chugman 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kraag had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chugman defends it easily.
Kraag has his foot on Chugman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chugman works his way back into a safe position though.
Kraag looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chugman pushes down on Kraag's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kraag trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraag tries to roll over but Chugman keeps him under control.
Kraag has hold of Chugman's hands but Chugman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chugman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kraag defends it well.
Kraag looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kraag looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chugman trying to control the action but Kraag is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chugman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kraag sees it coming and defends easily.
Kraag tries to roll over but Chugman keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraag taking some punishment here, with Chugman in his half guard.
Kraag is trying to maintain the position but Chugman is very close to passing his half guard.
Chugman is looking to take a break and control but Kraag is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kraag is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chugman pulls his head out easily.
Kraag looking for submissions off his back.
Chugman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kraag is trying to control but can't.
Kraag controlling the position for now.
Kraag is staying active underneath Chugman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chugman wants to work for an arm triangle but Kraag is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kraag keeping hold of Chugman's head, controlling as best he can.
Chugman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kraag looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kraag trying to control here.
Chugman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kraag keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kraag tries to get to full guard but Chugman has control of the leg.
Chugman content to control rather than advance.
Chugman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Klaus Chugman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Kraag ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chugman moves away.
Kraag dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chugman moves into range and clinches up with Kraag.
The referee is keeping an eye on Chugman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
I was talking to Kraag's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kraag fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Chugman has Kraag pressed against the cage, preventing Kraag from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chugman is pushing Kraag up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Chugman has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kraag seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Chugman can turn it around.
Chugman has Kraag pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Chugman pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kraag tumbling to the mat - Chugman dives into Kraag's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman tries to free his leg and advance position but Kraag is retaining full guard.
Chugman throws a big elbow that misses.
Kraag will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kraag working for a triangle but Chugman defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraag working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chugman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chugman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Klaus Chugman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kraag looking for subs off his back but Chugman has passed one foot through into half guard.
Chugman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kraag looking for submissions off his back.
Kraag on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kraag actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraag looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kraag wants to control but Chugman is keeping busy.
Chugman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kraag is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chugman pulls his head out easily.
Kraag looking for subs from the bottom but Chugman mounts him!
Kraag keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kraag tries to hold on but Chugman pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraag is working to get back to half guard.
Kraag sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Chugman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kraag is refusing to be controlled, as Chugman sits in half guard.
Kraag looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kraag looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Klaus Chugman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chugman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kraag looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kraag looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kraag looking for submissions off his back.
Chugman wants to free his trapped foot but Kraag is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kraag looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kraag looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Desi Kraag has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kraag actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Klaus Chugman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chugman 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klaus Chugman!
Klaus Chugman made sure to mention his sponsor, Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Ship (ranked 1667 p4p, 1305 weight class) and Vincent Lemieux (ranked 50 p4p, 36 weight class). Roman Ship could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vincent Lemieux's chin.
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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 10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Roman Ship!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 36 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vincent Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ship clinches with his opponent.
Ship blocks an uppercut.
Ship is trying to pull guard but Lemieux turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lemieux lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
 It looks like Roman Ship has been cut.
Ship pulls Lemieux into guard.
Lemieux sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lemieux's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lemieux accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lemieux would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lemieux got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ship has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lemieux has managed to get both his arms back between Ship's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ship's guard.
Lemieux slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ship working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lemieux has passed into half guard!
Lemieux has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lemieux looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lemieux trying to control but Ship is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Lemieux controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ship is looking to get to half guard.
Lemieux trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lemieux lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ship is desperately trying to improve his position but Lemieux has a good base and remains in mount.
Lemieux looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Roman Ship's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Roman Ship's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vincent Lemieux!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Commie Hunter (ranked 764 p4p, 1039 weight class) and Wallace Cobb (ranked 17 p4p, 25 weight class). Cobb has chosen Where's Wallace? as his entrance music. Wallace Cobb has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Commie Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Wallace Cobb!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunter lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cobb backs up against the cage.
It looks like Wallace Cobb has been cut.
A lazy body kick from Hunter
and Cobb counters with a thumping low kick.
Hunter misses with a combination
and Cobb counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Commie Hunter has been cut.
Hunter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cobb counters with a nice right hand that sends Hunter toppling to the canvas! Hunter scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Cobb finish him?!
 Hunter is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobb thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hunter if he has to take too many more of those.
Oh Hunter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hunter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hunter throws a series of punches but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb connects with a solid leg kick.
Cobb is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Hunter flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Hunter is out cold! Cobb holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wallace Cobb!
Wallace Cobb decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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