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GAMMA#981 Joosep v Rosa PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Emiliano Blackburn (ranked 1950 p4p, 1449 weight class) and Gareth Keenan Jr (ranked 176 p4p, 134 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Emiliano Blackburn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gareth Keenan Jr!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackburn lands a really nice looking cross but Keenan Jr seems unphased.
Blackburn wants to clinch.
Blackburn sets himself, and Keenan Jr steps forward looking for the clinch! Blackburn avoids it this time.
A combination from Blackburn does no damage.
Blackburn tries to bum rush Keenan Jr with a series of wild strikes but Keenan Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fighters circling - Blackburn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Keenan Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Keenan Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Blackburn is out of range and Keenan Jr settles back down.
Blackburn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keenan Jr.
Keenan Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keenan Jr scores with a leg kick.
Blackburn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Blackburn tries to clinch but Keenan Jr moves out of range.
Blackburn throws a sloppy body shot
and Keenan Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A lazy body kick from Blackburn
and Keenan Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Blackburn thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackburn tries to clinch up but Keenan Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Keenan Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Blackburn goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blackburn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Keenan Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Blackburn lands with a hook. Keenan Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Keenan Jr avoids the body shot from Blackburn.
Blackburn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Keenan Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Blackburn misses with a looping right.
Blackburn misses with a left hand
and Keenan Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blackburn lands with an uppercut that bounces Keenan Jr off the cage and back into range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keenan Jr wants to clinch.
Blackburn tries to clinch there but Keenan Jr circles away.
Keenan Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Blackburn.
Blackburn tries to close the distance and clinch but Keenan Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blackburn throws a leg kick that is checked
and Keenan Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Blackburn thinking.
Blackburn avoids a kick to the body.
Blackburn looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan Jr is just out of range.
Keenan Jr takes a swing at Blackburn's ribcage but misses.
Blackburn lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn clinches up with Keenan Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Keenan Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blackburn taking a breather.
Keenan Jr jumps guard but Blackburn stands there with Keenan Jr around his waist. Keenan Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Keenan Jr is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Blackburn is defending well.
Keenan Jr tries to pull guard but Blackburn holds him up against the cage and eventually Keenan Jr drops back down to his feet.
Emiliano Blackburn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gareth Keenan Jr.
Blackburn has a couple of punches blocked by Keenan Jr.
Keenan Jr is trying to drag Blackburn to the mat but Blackburn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Blackburn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blackburn fails to land with a series of punches.
Keenan Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blackburn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan Jr.
Blackburn changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Keenan Jr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn wants to stand but Keenan Jr is controlling his arm.
Keenan Jr is looking for a sweep.
Keenan Jr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keenan Jr wants to take a breather but Blackburn is having none of it.
Keenan Jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Keenan Jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Keenan Jr seems to be looking for submissions.
Keenan Jr wants to take a breather but Blackburn is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emiliano Blackburn dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Blackburn throws out a loose jab but Keenan Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blackburn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Keenan Jr avoids the body shot from Blackburn.
Blackburn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Emiliano Blackburn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blackburn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blackburn scores with a sloppy right hand. Keenan Jr should have avoided that one.
Keenan Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Keenan Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Keenan Jr is trying to counter with his kicks.
Blackburn connects with a solid leg kick.
Blackburn moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackburn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Keenan Jr but Keenan Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Keenan Jr steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Blackburn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Keenan Jr defends it nicely.
Keenan Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Blackburn misses with a left hand
and Keenan Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A shot to the body from Blackburn misses
and Keenan Jr counters by moving into the clinch.
Blackburn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Keenan Jr jumps guard but Blackburn turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Blackburn lands a shoulder strike.
Keenan Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blackburn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Keenan Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blackburn.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Keenan Jr! But no joy.
Keenan Jr gets caught napping as Blackburn dives in and scores a takedown. Keenan Jr manages to retain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keenan Jr working a defensive guard but Blackburn passes into half guard.
Keenan Jr looking for a kimura from the bottom but Blackburn passes into side control!
We've been informed that Keenan Jr has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keenan Jr manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Keenan Jr trying to control but Blackburn postures up.
Keenan Jr gets full guard.
Blackburn is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Keenan Jr has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Blackburn is looking to defend but Keenan Jr has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Blackburn! Keenan Jr pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Blackburn taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gareth Keenan Jr!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Gareth Keenan Jr made sure he mentioned H!lo, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Odin Markkanen (ranked 2253 p4p, 1720 weight class) and Mickey Dismantle (ranked 201 p4p, 152 weight class). Dismantle comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Come As You Are kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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Granite chin |
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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 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Odin Markkanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Mickey Dismantle!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markkanen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Markkanen misses with a body kick.
Markkanen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Dismantle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Markkanen misses with a looping left.
A countering left hand to the body from Dismantle misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Markkanen.
Dismantle takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Markkanen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Odin Markkanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dismantle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dismantle lands with a hook. Markkanen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Markkanen moves away from the strike by Dismantle.
Markkanen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dismantle.
Markkanen lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dismantle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Markkanen.
Markkanen scores with a hook to the body. Dismantle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dismantle throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Markkanen on the side of the head.
Markkanen misses with a body shot.
Markkanen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dismantle. Markkanen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dismantle scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Dismantle as he connects with a hook.
Markkanen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dismantle's hands.
Markkanen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dismantle throws out the jab.
Dismantle scores with a body shot.
Dismantle tries to clinch up.
Decent striking displayed by Markkanen there.
Markkanen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dismantle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dismantle throws a leg kick which misses Markkanen's front leg but catches the back leg as Markkanen tries to avoid it.
Markkanen tries for a takedown but Dismantle circles away easily
and Dismantle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dismantle slips under a jab from Markkanen.
Dismantle staying out of range there.
Mickey Dismantle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dismantle throws a jab when Markkanen was well out of range.
Markkanen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dismantle.
Dismantle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Markkanen throws out the jab.
Markkanen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dismantle tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markkanen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Markkanen raining down hammerfists from mount.
Markkanen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dismantle has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Markkanen's lack of action.
Markkanen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dismantle's head.
Markkanen trying to mount his opponent but Dismantle defends it.
Markkanen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Markkanen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markkanen wants to work for an arm triangle but Dismantle is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dismantle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Markkanen.
Markkanen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Markkanen trying to mount his opponent but Dismantle defends it.
Markkanen wants to take a breather but Dismantle is having none of it.
Markkanen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dismantle!
Markkanen with the ground and pound from mount.
Markkanen thowing shots but they're missing.
Dismantle holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Markkanen tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dismantle is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Markkanen throws some wild stikes that Dismantle manages to avoid easily.
Dismantle is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Markkanen unloads with some shots from mount but Dismantle bucks and avoids them well.
Markkanen trying to control but Dismantle is having none of it.
Dismantle really wants to buck Markkanen off and get back to his feet.
Markkanen looking to land elbow strikes but Dismantle uses the position to regain half guard.
Dismantle is refusing to be controlled, as Markkanen sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Odin Markkanen dominated that round.
That's time! Markkanen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Markkanen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Markkanen is nestled in close to Dismantle, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Markkanen lands strikes from half guard.
Markkanen 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.
Dismantle keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Markkanen thows a huge punch but Dismantle dodges it nicely.
Markkanen throws a strike but Dismantle avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markkanen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Markkanen throws a big elbow that misses.
Markkanen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Markkanen postures up and lands a big shot to Dismantle's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markkanen won't allow Dismantle to sweep him here.
Markkanen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dismantle is keeping the position for now.
Markkanen is working hard here to advance position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Markkanen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Markkanen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dismantle can do to turn this around?
Markkanen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dismantle is trying to control the position but Markkanen postures up.
Dismantle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Markkanen.
Odin Markkanen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Markkanen throws a strike but Dismantle rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Markkanen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dismantle is one step ahead there.
Markkanen has control of Dismantle's left arm, preventing Dismantle from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dismantle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Markkanen has his foot on Dismantle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dismantle works his way back into a safe position though.
Markkanen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dismantle is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dismantle trying to stand up but can't free himself from Markkanen's guard.
Markkanen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dismantle 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 Markkanen.
Dismantle decides to stand up, so the ref orders Markkanen to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markkanen throws a sloppy head kick and Dismantle moves out of range easily.
Odin Markkanen is winning the standup battle so far.
Dismantle scores with a kick to the midsection.
Markkanen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dismantle takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Markkanen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dismantle.
A telegraphed right hand from Dismantle misses the target.
Markkanen with a poor takedown
and Dismantle counters with a nice uppercut.
Dismantle checks a leg kick nicely.
Dismantle feints a counter leg kick.
Dismantle lands with a cross.
Dismantle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Markkanen throws a series of punches but Dismantle avoids them all with ease.
Markkanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dismantle connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Markkanen momentarily.
Markkanen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dismantle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markkanen scores with a decent looking hook.
Dismantle swings for the body but Markkanen moves out of range.
Markkanen tries to counter with a takedown but Dismantle is quick to defend against it.
Dismantle shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dismantle takes a swing at Markkanen's ribcage but misses.
Dismantle with the inside leg kick.
Markkanen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dismantle.
Markkanen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Markkanen throws a solid leg kick but Dismantle takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Markkanen.
Markkanen motions for Dismantle to come forward. Markkanen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Dismantle tenderised Markkanen's leg. Markkanen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Markkanen misses with a hook
and Dismantle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Markkanen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dismantle circles away quickly and effectively.
Dismantle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Markkanen.
Markkanen throws a hook but Dismantle avoids it easily.
Markkanen checks a leg kick.
Dismantle lands with a right hand.
Dismantle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Markkanen.
Dismantle throws a lazy uppercut
and Markkanen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dismantle!
Markkanen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Odin Markkanen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Markkanen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dismantle.
Markkanen misses with a takedown attempt
and Dismantle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dismantle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dismantle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Markkanen.
Markkanen throws a lazy uppercut
and Dismantle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Markkanen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dismantle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A combination from Markkanen does no damage.
Dismantle moves out of range of the body kick from Markkanen.
Dismantle connects with an inside leg kick.
Dismantle defending well as Markkanen loads up on a big left hand.
Markkanen misses with an uppercut
and Dismantle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dismantle missing with a left hand there. Markkanen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dismantle lands a nice hook to Markkanen's body. Markkanen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dismantle will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dismantle needs to keep his hands up - Markkanen had a free shot at his head there.
Markkanen slips under a jab from Dismantle.
Markkanen misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markkanen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dismantle was well out of range. Poor timing from Markkanen.
Markkanen scores with a nice right hand.
Dismantle throws a body shot but no joy.
Dismantle connects with a solid leg kick.
Dismantle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Markkanen.
Markkanen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dismantle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dismantle staying out of range there.
Dismantle defending well as Markkanen loads up on a big left hand.
Dismantle gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Markkanen.
Dismantle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dismantle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Markkanen.
Markkanen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dismantle scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dismantle dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Markkanen. That did some damage!
Dismantle throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Markkanen on the side of the head.
Dismantle takes a kick to the side of the head.
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!
Markkanen just misses with a punch to the body.
Mickey Dismantle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Dismantle - just one landing.
The fighters circling - Markkanen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Markkanen throws a head kick that misses
and Dismantle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dismantle avoids the head kick by Markkanen.
Markkanen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dismantle throws a lazy uppercut
so Markkanen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Dismantle manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Dismantle misses with some punches.
Markkanen fails to pull guard.
Dismantle tries to work over Markkanen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Markkanen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dismantle tries to clinch but Markkanen is having none of it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dismantle!
Markkanen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dismantle misses the shot to the body.
Markkanen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dismantle throws a lazy body kick
and Markkanen counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markkanen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dismantle knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dismantle is not content to let Markkanen control the position.
Dismantle tries to buck Markkanen off but Markkanen is having none of it.
Markkanen tries for a kimura but Dismantle is defending well.
Markkanen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dismantle, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dismantle is trying to get back to his feet.
Dismantle is not content to let Markkanen control the position.
Markkanen misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Markkanen tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mickey Dismantle.
I think Markkanen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Odin Markkanen!
Our winner, Odin Markkanen, 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Scooter Bob (ranked 1331 p4p, 685 weight class) and Santino Lombardo (ranked 172 p4p, 95 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lombardo's choice of entrance music: Illusions. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scooter Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Santino Lombardo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lombardo throws the kick towards the body but Bob avoids it.
Bob throwing a counter right hand but Lombardo manages to avoid it.
Lombardo stuns Bob with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lombardo throws a lazy uppercut
and Bob counters with a two punch combo.
Lombardo misses with a low kick.
Bob misses with a right hand
and Lombardo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lombardo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
 It looks like Santino Lombardo has been cut.
Bob throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lombardo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Lombardo lands with an uppercut that bounces Bob off the cage and back into range.
Lombardo cracks Bob with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lombardo throws a half hearted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Bob misses the target.
Lombardo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bob misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bob tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bob lands a glancing blow to the side of Lombardo's head.
Lombardo misses with a looping right.
Bob fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lombardo just manages to avoid it.
Bob misses with a body shot
letting Lombardo counter with a right hand.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Lombardo! Bob is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santino Lombardo!
A victorious Santino Lombardo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Scooter Bob was interviewed post fight and said 'Back in my day, the loser was better. Guess some things never change.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Romulus Gerber (ranked 1021 p4p, 619 weight class) and Patrick River (ranked 140 p4p, 83 weight class). River has chosen Pantera - Walk as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 22 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Romulus Gerber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 17 - 1, fighting out of New York, Patrick River!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River scores with a shot to the body.
Gerber staying out of range there.
A counter left hand to the body from Gerber misses its target.
River fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gerber scoring well with a low kick there.
Gerber uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from River.
Gerber seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
River misses with an uppercut
and Gerber counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
River is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gerber sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gerber throws a hook to the side of River's head but River sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River throws the kick towards the body but Gerber avoids it.
Gerber throws a solid leg kick but River takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gerber.
River throws a quick inside leg kick.
River digs a good body shot into Gerber's ribs.
Gerber uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before River has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River looks to land a body kick but Gerber moved away.
Gerber has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Animal Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Gerber drops his hands momentarily and River takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
River misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
River throws a lazy uppercut
and Gerber connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
River fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gerber is looking to counter with a body kick.
Romulus Gerber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
River misses with a straight left.
Gerber appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
River throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gerber counters with a nice low kick that buckles River's knee momentarily.
Gerber circles away from the clinch attempt.
River throws the left hand but Gerber avoids the punch easily.
Gerber is looking to counter punch.
Gerber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Gerber on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
River lands a nice shot to the body.
Gerber throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
River looks to throw the jab but Gerber is out of range.
Gerber swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
River throws the left hand but Gerber avoids the punch easily.
Gerber scores with a shot to the body.
Patrick River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Gerber shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
River tries a low kick but Gerber avoids it.
Gerber avoids the body shot from River.
A jab from River misses.
River misses with a hook. Gerber ducked under it nicely.
Gerber defending well as River loads up on a big left hand.
River shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gerber counters with a stiff right hand.
Romulus Gerber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick River.
Gerber staying out of range there.
Gerber half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for River.
Gerber blocks a head kick by River.
Gerber appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gerber slips under a jab from River.
River fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gerber tries a head kick but it misses.
River throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gerber.
Gerber stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from River.
Gerber takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gerber closes the distance looking to clinch
and River connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gerber chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River throws a hook but Gerber blocks it.
Gerber chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before River can pounce on him.
River misses with an uppercut. Gerber saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Gerber misses the target.
River staying out of range there.
Good shot there by River.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
River throws a good cross that connects.
Gerber tries to land a front kick but River steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
River jabs at Gerber's body.
Gerber keeps the fight on the outside.
Gerber fires out a quick counter leg kick but River just manages to avoid it.
River throws an off balance right hand
and Gerber counters with a lovely shot to the body.
River swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gerber.
River misses with a jab to the body
and Gerber counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick River dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Some wild striking there from River.
River moves out of range as Gerber throws a body kick.
A slow jab from River misses its intended target.
Gerber takes a head kick and keeps coming.
River moves into range and clinches up with Gerber.
River tries for a takedown but Gerber manages to get underhooks.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Gerber controls the action.
River digs a right hand underneath Gerber's ribcage. Gerber let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River lands with a short shot to the head.
River tries a body shot but Gerber blocks it.
River throws a punch but it's blocked by Gerber.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gerber's elbow.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Gerber fails to land.
Still in the clinch, River scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gerber looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gerber throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River avoids a wild elbow strike from Gerber.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gerber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gerber just misses with a elbow thrown towards River's brow.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Gerber controls the action.
River tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gerber smiles and moves away.
Gerber slips under a jab from River.
It looked like Gerber was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from River.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gerber steps to the side to avoid the strikes from River.
Gerber fires out a quick counter leg kick but River just manages to avoid it.
River throws a leg kick
and Gerber counters with a straight right hand.
Gerber is looking to land body kicks.
River throws a hook but Gerber avoids it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gerber checks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - River throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
River sizes up Gerber with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
River misses with a kick to the body
and Gerber counters with a thumping low kick.
River swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Gerber counter with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
River tries to bum rush Gerber with a series of wild strikes but Gerber uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
River doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gerber counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Romulus Gerber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick River.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River tries to clinch but Gerber is having none of it.
River tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
River looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gerber tries to work over River's front leg with a kick but River checks it.
A leg kick checked by Gerber.
Good work by Gerber as he checks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick from River misses.
River takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gerber walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
River missing with a left hand there. Gerber was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gerber throws a counter high kick but River was just alert enough to avoid it.
A low kick from River is predictable there
and Gerber counters with a thumping low kick.
River throws a nice looking combination but Gerber bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Gerber misses the target.
River lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
River has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body kick there by Gerber.
River misses with a few strikes there.
Gerber lands the left hand.
River moves into the clinch.
River blocking some punches.
River has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gerber seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if River can turn it around.
River blocks an uppercut.
River blocking some punches.
River taking a breather.
Gerber blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Gerber.
Gerber tries to land a knee to the head but River blocks with his arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick River 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!
River tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
River looks for the body kick but Gerber saw that one coming.
River throws a leg kick
and Gerber connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
River misses with a looping right.
River misses with a straight left.
Gerber is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for River.
River lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
River throws a head kick that misses
and Gerber counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
River fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gerber.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gerber.
River throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gerber makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Patrick River seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gerber moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
River throws a head punch that misses.
River tries to throw a body punch but Gerber avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
River misses with a punch on the inside.
Gerber softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
River working aggressively here.
River misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gerber just misses with a elbow thrown towards River's brow.
River working aggressively here.
River trying to stall but Gerber improves his position.
Romulus Gerber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gerber avoiding damage as River throws knees to the body.
River is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gerber to keep the fight standing.
River working aggressively here.
River lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Gerber controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
River fails to pull guard.
Gerber lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gerber makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River throws a punch but it's blocked by Gerber.
River takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Patrick River has been cut.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gerber tries to land knees in the clinch but River avoids the damage to the body.
Romulus Gerber has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River jumps guard and drags Gerber to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
River is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gerber is aware though and is defending well.
River is working an open guard so Gerber takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
River fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gerber is out of range.
River throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A quick step to the side and Gerber tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gerber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gerber scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
River throws a low kick, looking for Gerber's leg but Gerber calmly moves out of range.
Gerber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
River throws a hook to the side of Gerber's head but Gerber sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
River misses with an uppercut
and Gerber counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
River scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from River.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Gerber controls the action.
Gerber blocks a punch to the side of the head.
River jumps guard but Gerber turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Romulus Gerber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick River.
River is leaning against Gerber and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
River misses with a punch to the body.
River lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gerber backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gerber lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gerber lands an elbow just above River 's eye.
Gerber pushes off an throws an elbow but River leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
River misses with a body punch.
River is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gerber to keep the fight standing.
A body shot lands from Gerber.
River takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gerber prevents a body shot from River.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Romulus Gerber.
I think River 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick River!
After winning the bout, Patrick River 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Boxaaja (ranked 1269 p4p, 761 weight class) and Mikhail Popkov (ranked 157 p4p, 101 weight class). Boxaaja comes to the cage accompanied by Dark Side - Blind Channel. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Boxaaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikhail Popkov!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boxaaja is looking to slow Popkov down with leg kicks.
Popkov lands a jab to the head.
Boxaaja takes a swing at Popkov's ribcage but misses.
Boxaaja lands a lovely overhand right.
Good work by Popkov as he checks the leg kick.
Boxaaja has been working on his boxing with his coaches at DanBills Sketchy Basement in the buildup to the fight.
Boxaaja tries to clinch up.
Boxaaja lands a jab.
Popkov moves forwards but Boxaaja connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Boxaaja dodges the punch combination from Popkov.
Boxaaja wants to land a leg kick but Popkov is out of range.
Boxaaja lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Popkov backs up against the cage.
It looks like Mikhail Popkov has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Popkov misses with an uppercut. Boxaaja saw that one coming.
Boxaaja wants to clinch up but Popkov keeps it at a distance.
Popkov feints a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popkov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Boxaaja.
Popkov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Popkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Popkov throws the left hand but Boxaaja avoids the punch easily.
Popkov misses with a straight left.
Popkov misses with a head kick.
Boxaaja thumps Popkov with a low kick.
Popkov throws a wild body kick that Boxaaja sees coming a mile off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Boxaaja.
Boxaaja blocks a jab.
Boxaaja jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Boxaaja throws a hook to the side of Popkov's head but Popkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boxaaja lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Popkov, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxaaja changes levels and scores with a jab 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!
Boxaaja has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boxaaja there as he acknowledges the shot.
A shot to the body from Boxaaja misses
enabling Popkov to counter with a crisp jab.
Boxaaja scores with a jab. Popkov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Boxaaja changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Popkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Popkov avoids the body shot from Boxaaja.
Boxaaja lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Boxaaja tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Popkov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boxaaja misses with a body punch
and Popkov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Popkov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Boxaaja misses with a body punch
and Popkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boxaaja moves in looking to clinch but Popkov pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxaaja lands with a shot to the body.
Boxaaja instigates a clinch.
Boxaaja scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Popkov lands a shoulder strike.
Boxaaja struggles to land a body shot inside as Popkov controls his hands.
Popkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boxaaja.
Boxaaja scores with a hook to the body.
Boxaaja presses Popkov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Popkov is trying to break the clinch but Boxaaja is controlling him.
Boxaaja throws a punch but it's blocked by Popkov.
Popkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boxaaja's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Popkov.
Boxaaja can't find room to land a body shot as Popkov controls the action.
Boxaaja misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boxaaja has a couple of punches blocked by Popkov.
Boxaaja tries to throw a body punch but Popkov avoids it by throwing Boxaaja back against the cage.
Boxaaja fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Popkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Popkov misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Boxaaja tenderised Popkov's leg. Popkov is trying to keep his angry face on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boxaaja connects with a right hand. Popkov shakes it off.
Boxaaja with a jab.
Boxaaja wants to clinch up but Popkov keeps it at a distance.
Popkov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Boxaaja blocks it well.
Popkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boxaaja.
Boxaaja tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Popkov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boxaaja misses with the combination.
Popkov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Popkov throws a lazy right hand but Boxaaja sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boxaaja doesn't manage to clinch there - Popkov circles away.
Popkov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Boxaaja.
Popkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Popkov is looking for the big counter here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Boxaaja dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Popkov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Boxaaja lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Boxaaja rushes Popkov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Popkov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boxaaja has him pressed against the cage.
Popkov throws a head punch that misses.
Popkov tries to circle away but Boxaaja has him pinned against the cage.
Boxaaja fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boxaaja.
Boxaaja fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boxaaja misses with a punch to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Popkov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Popkov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Popkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Popkov misses with a looping left.
Popkov walks into a straight right hand from Boxaaja.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxaaja rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Popkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Popkov is looking to slow Boxaaja down with leg kicks.
Boxaaja lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boxaaja cracks Popkov with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popkov pushes Boxaaja away with a front kick.
Jab by Boxaaja.
Paul Boxaaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boxaaja misses with a hook
and Popkov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Boxaaja really felt that one!
Boxaaja misses the jab.
Popkov throws a hook but Boxaaja blocks it.
Popkov looks to land a left hand but Boxaaja moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Popkov misses.
Boxaaja lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Popkov misses the shot to the body.
Popkov connects with a nice looking jab.
 Boxaaja is rocked!
Popkov circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Boxaaja tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Popkov wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mikhail Popkov!
During a confident post fight interview, Mikhail Popkov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kebab Nurminen (ranked 426 p4p, 595 weight class) and Welter Weight (ranked 53 p4p, 78 weight class). Weight is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: They say that I'm Crazy. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 22 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kebab Nurminen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Welter Weight!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurminen misses with a body shot.
Weight throws a counter combo.
Weight throws a lazy right hand but Nurminen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Weight uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Weight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Weight was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Weight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nurminen throws out the jab.
Nurminen misses the shot to the body.
Weight doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nurminen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nurminen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Weight! But no joy.
Nurminen throws the left hand but Weight avoids the punch easily.
Weight 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.
Nurminen misses with a hook
letting Weight counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurminen scores with a jab.
Nurminen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kebab Nurminen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weight doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nurminen throws a body punch but Weight moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurminen misses the body punch
and Weight counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Weight staying out of range there.
Weight throws a counter combo.
Weight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurminen.
Nurminen misses with a right hand
and Weight counters with a nice body shot.
Weight avoids the head kick by Nurminen.
Nurminen lands a leg kick that knocks Weight off balance momentarily.
Nurminen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nurminen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Weight throws out the jab.
Nurminen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Weight is out of range.
Nurminen dodges the punch combination from Weight.
Weight avoids the body shot from Nurminen.
Weight takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen connects with a body shot that sends Weight's belly button to the back.
Weight throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurminen misses with a wild body shot.
Weight swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nurminen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nurminen.
Weight takes one to the side of the head.
Nurminen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Weight. That did some damage!
Nurminen missing with a left hand there. Weight was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice uppercut lands for Nurminen. That snapped Weight's head back.
Nurminen lands a nice hook to Weight's body. Weight takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Weight misses the target.
Nurminen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Some bone on bone action there as Weight checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Weight throws out a counter right but Nurminen avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen tries a low kick but Weight avoids it.
Weight ducks under a wild hook from Nurminen.
A little jabbing left from Weight on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Weight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nurminen scores with a leg kick.
Nurminen with a nice calf kick.
Weight avoids the body shot from Nurminen.
Nurminen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Weight is trying to defend but Nurminen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nurminen throwing shots but Weight is blocking nicely.
Weight is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Weight is trying to stand up here but Nurminen is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weight is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Nurminen looks to land a strike but Weight avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Weight has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nurminen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Weight's head.
Nurminen wants to control from the top but Weight keeps moving.
Weight wants to sweep here but Nurminen controlling him for the moment.
Nurminen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Weight swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nurminen throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kebab Nurminen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Weight avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Weight now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Weight looks to throw the jab but Nurminen is out of range.
Weight takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nurminen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Weight under the eye.
Nurminen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nurminen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Weight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nurminen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Nurminen as he connects with a hook.
Welter Weight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nurminen blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurminen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Weight throws out the jab.
Weight takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nurminen throws a hook but Weight avoids it easily.
Weight looks to land a right hand but Nurminen moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weight avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kebab Nurminen is winning the standup battle so far.
Nurminen throws a leg kick but Weight sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Weight blocks a jab.
Weight tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nurminen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Weight! But no joy.
Weight has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Weight there as he acknowledges the shot.
A jab from Nurminen does it's job there.
Weight's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Weight blocks a jab.
Weight looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nurminen scores with a nice right hand.
The fighters circling - Nurminen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nurminen walks into a jab.
Weight jabs Nurminen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nurminen throws a leg kick
and Nurminen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Weight looks to score with a jab to the body but Nurminen is just out of range.
Nurminen gets a clinch.
Weight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Weight presses Nurminen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Weight can't find room to land a body shot as Nurminen controls the action.
Weight is trying to force a seperation but Nurminen has the dominant position.
Weight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nurminen backwards.
Weight breaks from the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Nurminen.
Nurminen throws a low kick, looking for Weight's leg but Weight calmly moves out of range.
Nurminen throws a hook to the side of Weight's head but Weight sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Weight might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A low kick from Nurminen misses
and Nurminen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab from Nurminen.
Nurminen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Weight can do to turn this around?
Weight connects with a nice looking jab.
Nurminen throws an off balance right hand
and Weight counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Weight counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Nurminen! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Welter Weight!
Welter Weight 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Barbosa (ranked 566 p4p, 978 weight class) and Jermaine Camacho (ranked 79 p4p, 125 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Camacho's choice of entrance music: Hero Of War - Rise Against. Jermaine Camacho has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Daniel Barbosa's chin.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jermaine Camacho!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camacho scores with a punch to the head.
Barbosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barbosa with a jab.
Jermaine Camacho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick from Camacho lands but Barbosa takes it in his stride.
Barbosa gets caught napping as Camacho dives in and scores a takedown. Barbosa manages to retain guard.
Barbosa looking to control.
Camacho passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Barbosa struggling a bit here.
Camacho trying to control the position but Barbosa is working away.
Camacho controls the position.
My spies in Ludus Magnus inform me that Camacho has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Barbosa rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Camacho's guard! Nice work there by Barbosa!
Barbosa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camacho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Camacho looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Barbosa passes into side control.
Barbosa wants to control but Camacho is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camacho manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Barbosa is working for a kimura but Camacho is defending it quite comfortably.
Camacho moves into full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Camacho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Camacho is keeping the position for now.
Barbosa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Camacho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barbosa defends it easily.
Camacho is looking for a triangle here but Barbosa uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Camacho is looking for a sweep.
Barbosa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Camacho knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
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.
Barbosa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Camacho has escaped the position, nice work there.
Barbosa wants to control but Camacho is keeping him busy.
Camacho is looking to regain half guard here but Barbosa keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barbosa just content to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camacho is trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jermaine Camacho will probably get the nod.
That's time! Barbosa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Camacho slips a jab from Barbosa.
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Camacho.
Camacho throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbosa misses the target.
A head kick misses from Camacho.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbosa misses the target.
Camacho shoots for a double leg takedown but Barbosa sprawls well. He's pushed Camacho's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Camacho throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbosa swinging wildly here.
Decent striking displayed by Camacho there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camacho scores with a head kick.
Camacho throws a combination that misses
and Barbosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Camacho connects with a looping right hand.
Barbosa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho tries to bum rush Barbosa with a series of wild strikes but Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jermaine Camacho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Camacho misses with a two punch combination.
Barbosa moves out of range of the strikes.
Camacho falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barbosa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Camacho is breathing heavily.
Camacho misses with a kick to the body
letting Barbosa counter with a right hand.
Barbosa throws a hook but Camacho avoids it easily.
Camacho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Camacho.
Barbosa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Camacho takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses.
Barbosa scores with a decent looking hook.
Barbosa lands a slapping body shot.
Camacho is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Barbosa cracks Camacho with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Camacho tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Barbosa pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Camacho is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Barbosa!
Our winner, Daniel Barbosa, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Azor Ahai (ranked 504 p4p, 245 weight class) and Joseph Stalinovich (ranked 74 p4p, 38 weight class). Stalinovich has chosen Hell March 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Azor Ahai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joseph Stalinovich!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahai is looking to land body kicks.
Stalinovich connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ahai's hands.
Ahai cracks Stalinovich with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stalinovich throws a big shot that misses.
Ahai closes the distance and clinches.
Ahai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ahai lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stalinovich drags the fight down to the ground.
Stalinovich is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ahai defends well.
Stalinovich looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stalinovich being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalinovich has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ahai can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stalinovich throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ahai escapes and throws Stalinovich's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Stalinovich is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stalinovich manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ahai trying to control but Stalinovich postures up.
Stalinovich uses his free foot to push down on Ahai's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ahai.
Ahai is looking to get to half guard.
Stalinovich is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ahai has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ahai!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ahai controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalinovich is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ahai defends well.
Ahai has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stalinovich wants to control the position but Ahai says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Stalinovich wants to improve his position but Ahai is controlling well.
Stalinovich has a hand on Ahai's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ahai takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Stalinovich tries to lock up and control but Ahai gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ahai controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahai has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Stalinovich is desperately trying to improve his position but Ahai has a good base and remains in mount.
Ahai controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahai wants to control the pace but Stalinovich is squirming around nicely.
Stalinovich is desperately trying to improve his position but Ahai has a good base and remains in mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Azor Ahai dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ahai throws a big shot that misses.
Ahai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stalinovich can do to turn this around?
Ahai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ahai tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stalinovich is able to avoid easily.
Ahai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stalinovich momentarily.
Ahai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stalinovich throws a head kick that misses
and Ahai moves into the clinch.
Stalinovich breaks the clinch.
Ahai tries to score with a low kick but Stalinovich moves his leg out of the way.
Stalinovich tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ahai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ahai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stalinovich stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ahai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stalinovich.
Stalinovich swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ahai counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinovich takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stalinovich tries to clinch
and Ahai counters with an outside leg kick.
Stalinovich pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stalinovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalinovich forces Ahai back against the cage and clinches.
Ahai slows down the pace here.
Ahai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stalinovich tries to pull guard but Ahai forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Stalinovich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stalinovich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ahai lands a nice uppercut.
Stalinovich working aggressively here.
Stalinovich misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ahai blocks a body shot from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ahai smiles and moves away.
Stalinovich finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ahai throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ahai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stalinovich in his tracks.
Stalinovich throws a sloppy head kick
and Ahai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Azor Ahai is winning the standup battle so far.
Stalinovich walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalinovich takes a swing at Ahai's ribcage but misses.
Stalinovich on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahai misses with a head kick.
Stalinovich misses with a hook. Ahai ducked under it nicely.
Stalinovich blocks a leg kick.
Stalinovich throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ahai counters with a stiff right hand.
Ahai wants to land a leg kick but Stalinovich is out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Stalinovich as he connects with a hook.
Stalinovich misses with the combination.
Ahai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A head kick misses from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich swats away the attempt to clinch by Ahai.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahai throws a lazy right hand but Stalinovich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stalinovich keeps Ahai at a distance using the push kick.
Ahai drives through and clinches with Stalinovich against the cage.
Ahai working aggressively here.
Ahai struggles to land a body shot inside as Stalinovich controls his hands.
Stalinovich tries to pull guard but Ahai holds him up against the cage and eventually Stalinovich drops back down to his feet.
Azor Ahai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Stalinovich.
A short uppercut from Ahai.
Stalinovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stalinovich fails to pull guard.
Stalinovich misses with a punch to the body.
Ahai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stalinovich backwards.
Ahai wants to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ahai.
A shot in the inside from Ahai.
Stalinovich tries to pull guard but Ahai holds him up against the cage and eventually Stalinovich drops back down to his feet.
Stalinovich scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalinovich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ahai's elbow.
Ahai lands a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stalinovich.
Stalinovich is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ahai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ahai trying to control the position but instead, Stalinovich has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ahai into the cage.
Ahai misses with a body punch.
Ahai throws a head punch that misses.
Stalinovich jumps guard and drags Ahai to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ahai is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Azor Ahai dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ahai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joseph Stalinovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stalinovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahai.
Ahai looks to score with a jab to the body but Stalinovich is just out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ahai.
Stalinovich throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ahai counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stalinovich's knee momentarily.
Ahai misses with a wild combination.
It seemed like Stalinovich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stalinovich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ahai misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Ahai misses
and Stalinovich counters with a crisp one two that drops Ahai! Stalinovich thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Ahai to his feet! Ahai is in big trouble!
Stalinovich loads up on a big right hand but Ahai slips the punch.
Ahai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stalinovich misses with a hook. Ahai ducked under it nicely.
Ahai tries to clinch but Stalinovich is having none of it.
Stalinovich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalinovich swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ahai throws a quick counter head kick but Stalinovich was just out of range.
Stalinovich doesn't manage to clinch there - Ahai circles away.
Ahai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ahai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stalinovich takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stalinovich tries a head kick but it misses.
A quick step to the side and Ahai tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stalinovich misses with a body kick.
Stalinovich lands a jab to the nose.
Stalinovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ahai checks a leg kick.
Ahai fires out a quick counter leg kick but Stalinovich just manages to avoid it.
Stalinovich throws a leg kick which misses Ahai's front leg but catches the back leg as Ahai tries to avoid it.
Oooooh!!! Ahai has knocked Stalinovich down with a huge combo! Ahai steps away and waves a wobbly Stalinovich back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Stalinovich is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stalinovich throws a body punch but Ahai moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Ahai tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahai lands a right hook to the body.
Stalinovich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stalinovich throws a poor cross that misses
and Ahai counters with a nice kick to the body.
Azor Ahai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahai lands a body shot.
Ahai is looking to slow Stalinovich down with leg kicks.
Ahai stuns Stalinovich with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ahai cracks a nice hook into Stalinovich's ribs.
Joseph Stalinovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stalinovich misses with a body punch
and Ahai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stalinovich drops his hands momentarily and Ahai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stalinovich misses with a head kick.
Ahai clobbers Stalinovich with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A big right from Stalinovich misses.
Stalinovich misses with a hook
and Ahai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stalinovich throws a poor cross that misses
and Ahai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick by Stalinovich misses
and Ahai counters with a right hand to the body.
Ahai connects with a looping right hand.
A low kick from Stalinovich misses
and Ahai counters with a body kick.
Stalinovich misses with a jab to the body
and Ahai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahai lands a nice hook to Stalinovich's body. Stalinovich takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ahai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ahai throws a head kick that Stalinovich semi-blocks.
Stalinovich connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stalinovich throws a lazy right hand but Ahai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ahai.
Stalinovich fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ahai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stalinovich lands a really nice looking cross but Ahai seems unphased.
Ahai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ahai cracks Stalinovich with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A swing and a miss from Stalinovich.
Ahai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalinovich avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stalinovich throws a right hand that misses
and Ahai counters with a stiff right hand.
Stalinovich wants to land a leg kick but Ahai is out of range.
Stalinovich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stalinovich thows a leg kick but Ahai checks it
letting Ahai counter with a right hand.
Ahai scoring well with a low kick there.
Stalinovich bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ahai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stalinovich throws a hook but Ahai avoids it easily.
Stalinovich throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ahai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahai lands a really nice looking cross but Stalinovich seems unphased.
Ahai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stalinovich will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Azor Ahai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ahai 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Azor Ahai!
Azor Ahai 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Milo Andrianakis (ranked 209 p4p, 183 weight class) and Jack Spratt (ranked 30 p4p, 23 weight class). Andrianakis comes to the cage accompanied by The Andy Milonakis Theme Song. Spratt comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Fit But You Know It kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Milo Andrianakis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Spratt!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrianakis throws a right hand that Spratt ducks under and follows up with a left that Spratt also avoids with ease.
Andrianakis misses with a body shot.
Andrianakis with a hook.
Spratt loads up on a big right hand but Andrianakis slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spratt. Andrianakis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andrianakis lands a jab to the head.
We've been told by Andrianakis's head coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Andrianakis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spratt lands a nice looking body kick.
Spratt scores with a jab to the head.
Andrianakis looks to land a right hand but Spratt moved out of range.
Andrianakis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Spratt clobbers Andrianakis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Good shot there by Spratt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andrianakis throws a looping overhand right but Spratt ducks down to avoid it.
Spratt slips under a jab from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis lands with a hook. Spratt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Jack Spratt has been cut.
Andrianakis misses with a wild body shot.
Spratt connects with a single shot there.
Spratt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Andrianakis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Andrianakis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spratt misses with a right hand
and Andrianakis counters with a straight right hand.
Andrianakis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Andrianakis tries to clinch up but Spratt circles away and keeps his distance.
Andrianakis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spratt feints and then cracks Andrianakis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Andrianakis down.
Spratt misses with a hook.
Andrianakis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Andrianakis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Andrianakis misses the target.
Spratt throws a lazy uppercut
and Andrianakis counters with a left to the body.
Jack Spratt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrianakis throws a hook but Spratt blocks it.
Spratt was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Andrianakis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A decent looking cross lands there for Spratt.
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!
Andrianakis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spratt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spratt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spratt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Spratt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Spratt has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Andrianakis fails in his attempt to clinch.
A low kick from Spratt is predictable there
letting Andrianakis counter with a right hand.
Andrianakis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spratt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andrianakis throwing a counter right hand but Spratt manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Spratt.
Andrianakis misses with a right hand
enabling Spratt to counter with a crisp jab.
Andrianakis loads up on a big right hand but Spratt slips the punch.
We've been informed that Spratt has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Andrianakis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Spratt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Andrianakis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Andrianakis cracks a nice hook into Spratt's ribs.
Spratt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Andrianakis misses with a hook.
Spratt throws a shot to the body.
Spratt throws a jab but it's blocked by Andrianakis.
Spratt motions for Andrianakis to come forward. Spratt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spratt throws a leg kick but Andrianakis moved away.
Spratt slips under a jab.
Andrianakis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Andrianakis finds it's way through Spratt's defenses.
Andrianakis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spratt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spratt throws an off balance right hand
letting Andrianakis counter with a right hand.
Spratt throws a body punch but Andrianakis moves out of range.
Andrianakis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spratt manages to avoid it.
Andrianakis misses with a combination
and Spratt counters with an inside leg kick.
Andrianakis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spratt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Andrianakis lands a jab.
Andrianakis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spratt.
A jab from Spratt misses.
Spratt tries to land a front kick but Andrianakis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Spratt throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Andrianakis.
Andrianakis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Spratt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Andrianakis moves out of range as Spratt strikes.
Andrianakis slips under a jab.
Andrianakis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Spratt to score with a decent uppercut.
Andrianakis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrianakis checks a low kick from Spratt.
Spratt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andrianakis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrianakis looks to land a right hand but Spratt moved out of range.
Andrianakis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spratt moves away.
Spratt pushes Andrianakis away with a front kick.
Andrianakis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spratt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spratt throws a big shot that misses.
Andrianakis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andrianakis has Spratt up against the cage in a clinch.
Spratt breaks the clinch.
Spratt slips a jab from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Spratts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Andrianakis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Andrianakis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spratt misses with a wild body shot.
Andrianakis throws a hook to the side of Spratt's head but Spratt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spratt now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Spratt misses with a low kick.
Spratt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andrianakis throws out the jab.
Andrianakis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spratt manages to avoid it.
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 Milo Andrianakis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack Spratt's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A big left from Andrianakis misses.
Andrianakis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Andrianakis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andrianakis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Andrianakis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A jab from Spratt finds it's way through Andrianakis's defenses.
Spratt needs to keep his hands up - Andrianakis had a free shot at his head there.
A big right from Spratt misses.
Andrianakis throws a body shot but no joy.
Jack Spratt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Andrianakis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Spratt connects with a single shot there.
Andrianakis tries to close the distance and clinch but Spratt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Andrianakis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spratt manages to avoid it.
Andrianakis ducks under a wild hook from Spratt.
Good exchange - Spratt coming out on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andrianakis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Spratt swings for the body but Andrianakis moves out of range.
Andrianakis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Andrianakis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spratt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis backing away here, and Spratt unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Andrianakis connects with a nice looking jab.
Spratt lands with an overhand left.
Spratt staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spratt. Andrianakis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spratt throws a right and a left that Andrianakis avoids nicely.
A big left from Andrianakis misses.
Andrianakis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Spratt missing with a left hand there. Andrianakis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Andrianakis misses.
Spratt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Spratt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Andrianakis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Spratt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Spratt throws a front kick aimed at Andrianakis's knee but Andrianakis avoids it well.
Jab by Spratt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spratt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Andrianakis swings widly with a right hand
and Spratt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrianakis loads up on a big right hand but Spratt slips the punch.
Andrianakis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Spratt's head backwards.
Andrianakis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spratt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Andrianakis misses with a shot to the body
and Spratt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Andrianakis moves out of range as Spratt strikes.
It looked like Andrianakis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Spratt throws the left hand but Andrianakis avoids the punch easily.
Andrianakis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spratt throws a right hand that misses
and Andrianakis counters with a nice uppercut.
Spratt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Andrianakis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Spratt blocks an uppercut.
Spratt breaks the clinch.
Spratt is looking to slow Andrianakis down with leg kicks.
Andrianakis 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.
Spratt misses with a jab to the body
and Andrianakis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Andrianakis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Andrianakis misses the target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Spratt lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Andrianakis has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Andrianakis and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Spratt scores with a leg kick.
Spratt thows a body kick. Andrianakis tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrianakis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spratt moves away.
Andrianakis scores with a punch to the head.
Andrianakis connects with a jab.
Spratt throws a lazy uppercut
and Andrianakis counters with a stiff right hand.
Spratt throws out a powerful jab.
Spratt lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Spratt throws a solid leg kick but Andrianakis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Spratt.
Spratt thumps Andrianakis with a low kick.
Spratt staying out of range there.
Spratt throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Andrianakis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spratt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spratt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Spratt ducks under a wild hook from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis slips a straight right by Spratt.
Spratt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Andrianakis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Andrianakis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spratt misses with a looping left.
Andrianakis wants to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Andrianakis misses the target.
Spratt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spratt misses the shot to the body.
Andrianakis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andrianakis throws out a loose jab but Spratt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spratt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A jab from Spratt does it's job there.
Andrianakis scores with a jab. Spratt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Spratt throws a low kick, looking for Andrianakis's leg but Andrianakis calmly moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Andrianakis misses its target.
Andrianakis forces Spratt back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spratt misses with some punches.
Spratt lands with a short shot to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Andrianakis just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spratt's brow.
Spratt takes an elbow to the temple.
Spratt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jack Spratt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jack Spratt's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Andrianakis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Spratt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spratt cracks Andrianakis with a good jab.
Spratt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Andrianakis lands a slapping body shot.
Spratt scores with a sloppy right hand. Andrianakis should have avoided that one.
Andrianakis stuns Spratt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A lazy body kick from Spratt
and Andrianakis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andrianakis takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Andrianakis checks a low kick from Spratt.
Andrianakis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spratt throws out the jab.
Andrianakis is looking to counter punch.
Spratt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Spratt misses with a low kick.
Spratt misses with a body punch
and Andrianakis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spratt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis misses with a body shot
and Spratt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spratt slips under a jab.
Spratt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Spratt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Andrianakis misses with a looping right.
Andrianakis misses with a few strikes there.
Spratt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spratt throws a front kick that sends Andrianakis stumbling back into the cage.
Spratt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Andrianakis counter with a right hand.
Spratt needs to keep his hands up - Andrianakis had a free shot at his head there.
Spratt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andrianakis ducks right into an uppercut from Spratt.
Spratt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spratt looks to land a right hand but Andrianakis moved out of range.
Spratt lands with a kick to the ribs.
Andrianakis needs to keep his hands up - Spratt had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andrianakis throws a looping overhand right but Spratt ducks down to avoid it.
Andrianakis looks to score with a jab to the body but Spratt is just out of range.
Andrianakis needs to keep his hands up - Spratt had a free shot at his head there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrianakis lands a nice shot that snaps Spratt's head back.
Andrianakis ducks under a wild hook from Spratt.
Spratt throws a hook but Andrianakis avoids it easily.
Andrianakis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Andrianakis misses with a hook. Spratt ducked under it nicely.
Spratt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Andrianakis tries to clinch but Spratt moves out of range.
Spratt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spratt looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Spratt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spratt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Spratt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Andrianakis will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Andrianakis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Andrianakis slips a straight right by Spratt.
Andrianakis misses with a wild body shot.
Spratt misses with an uppercut.
A jab lands there for Andrianakis.
Andrianakis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Spratt motions for Andrianakis to come forward. Spratt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spratt throws a chopping leg kick but Andrianakis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Spratt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Andrianakis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Spratt throws a jab when Andrianakis was well out of range.
Andrianakis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Spratt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andrianakis.
Spratt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Andrianakis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andrianakis blocks a jab.
Spratt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Andrianakis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Andrianakis misses the shot to the body.
Andrianakis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Spratt can pounce on him.
Spratt misses with a hook. Andrianakis ducked under it nicely.
Spratt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andrianakis moves away.
Andrianakis throws a hook to the side of Spratt's head but Spratt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spratt misses with an uppercut.
Andrianakis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spratt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andrianakis. Spratt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spratt punishes Andrianakis's body with a nice straight punch.
Andrianakis throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
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!
Spratt missing with a left hand there. Andrianakis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andrianakis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Spratt.
Andrianakis misses with a straight left.
Andrianakis misses the shot to the body.
Andrianakis throws a shot from downtown. Spratt moves away and avoids it.
Spratt dips to his left and cracks Andrianakis with an uppercut!
Spratt missing with a left hand there. Andrianakis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spratt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andrianakis throws out the jab.
Spratt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Andrianakis momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andrianakis misses with a wild body shot.
Andrianakis throws a body shot but no joy.
Spratt throws a solid leg kick but Andrianakis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Spratt.
Andrianakis was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A big left from Andrianakis misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Milo Andrianakis.
I think Andrianakis has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Spratt!
A relieved looking Jack Spratt thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Milo Andrianakis was interviewed post fight and said 'I had sadness for breakfast'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joosep Lõhmus (ranked 11 p4p, 173 weight class) and Henrique Rosa (ranked 1 p4p, 29 weight class). Lõhmus comes to the cage accompanied by Amon Amarth - The Way of Vikings. Henrique Rosa told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 47 - 18 - 2, fighting out of New York, Joosep Lõhmus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Henrique Rosa!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rosa slips under a jab from Lõhmus.
Rosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lõhmus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rosa.
Rosa connects with a jab.
Lõhmus swings widly with a right hand
and Rosa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lõhmus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lõhmus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lõhmus avoids the head kick by Rosa.
Lõhmus connects with the punch.
Lõhmus blocks a low kick nicely.
Lõhmus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rosa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rosa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rosa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lõhmus seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lõhmus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joosep Lõhmus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Lõhmus.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rosa looks to land a body kick but Lõhmus moved away.
Rosa throws a hook to the side of Lõhmus's head but Lõhmus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lõhmus throws a hook but Rosa blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lõhmus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lõhmus avoids a kick to the body.
Lõhmus misses the shot to the body.
Rosa misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rosa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rosa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lõhmus lands with a cross.
Rosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus slips a straight right by Rosa.
Lõhmus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rosa's hands.
Lõhmus throws a body kick that misses.
Rosa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lõhmus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rosa lands a slapping body shot.
Lõhmus checks a leg kick nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lõhmus.
Lõhmus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice cross by Lõhmus.
Rosa throws a lazy body kick
and Lõhmus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus throws a head kick that misses.
Rosa ducks under a wild hook from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus misses with an uppercut.
Rosa moves away from the strike by Lõhmus.
Rosa throws a lazy right hand but Lõhmus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lõhmus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rosa.
A swing and a miss from Lõhmus.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lõhmus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lõhmus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lõhmus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lõhmus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rosas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lõhmus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lõhmus cracks Rosa with a good jab.
Rosa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rosa throws a low kick, looking for Lõhmus's leg but Lõhmus calmly moves out of range.
Lõhmus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rosa misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosa misses with a lunging right hand
and Lõhmus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lõhmus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rosa. That did some damage!
Lõhmus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lõhmus moves out of range as Rosa throws a body kick.
Rosa slips a straight right by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lõhmus looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rosa throws a jab but it's blocked by Lõhmus.
Rosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lõhmus scores with a shot to the body.
Lõhmus looks for the body kick but Rosa saw that one coming.
Rosa throws out a loose jab but Lõhmus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rosa misses with a kick to the body
and Lõhmus counters with a nice kick to the body.
Lõhmus steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rosa. That one must have hurt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lõhmus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lõhmus.
Lõhmus is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lõhmus scores with the left hand. Rosa knows he should have avoided that one.
Lõhmus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rosa. Rosa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rosa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rosa unleashes a big counter combination but Lõhmus bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A low kick lands for Rosa.
Lõhmus loads up on a big right hand but Rosa slips the punch.
Rosa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lõhmus momentarily.
Lõhmus looks to score with a jab to the body but Rosa is just out of range.
Lõhmus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lõhmus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lõhmus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lõhmus misses with a body kick.
Rosa walks into a stiff left hand from Lõhmus.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Rosa misses.
Rosa moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Lõhmus.
Rosa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joosep Lõhmus dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lõhmus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Lõhmus.
Rosa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lõhmus throws a lazy right hand but Rosa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Rosa misses.
Nice body punch from Lõhmus.
Rosa moves out of range as Lõhmus strikes.
Lõhmus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Rosa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Rosa.
Rosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lõhmus takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lõhmus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rosa.
Rosa checks a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Rosa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lõhmus moves out of range of the body kick.
Rosa looks for the body kick but Lõhmus saw that one coming.
A nice leg kick from Rosa, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lõhmus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rosa ducks under a wild hook from Lõhmus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lõhmus scores with a shot to the body.
Rosa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rosa scoring well with a low kick there.
Lõhmus works Rosa's body with a nice hook.
Lõhmus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rosa to score with a decent uppercut.
Rosa walks into a jab.
Rosa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lõhmus looks to land a right hand but Rosa moved out of range.
Rosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lõhmus.
Rosa defending well as Lõhmus loads up on a big left hand.
Crunch! Rosa slams his shin into Lõhmus's torso.
Lõhmus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lõhmus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rosa can do to turn this around?
Lõhmus throws a shot from downtown. Rosa moves away and avoids it.
Rosa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lõhmus lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lõhmus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rosa misses with a lunging right hand
and Lõhmus counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rosa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Rosa might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lõhmus has got the better of the exchanges.
A low kick lands for Rosa.
A telegraphed right hand from Lõhmus misses the target.
Rosa connects with a jab.
Lõhmus misses with a left hand
and Rosa counters with a stiff right hand.
Lõhmus blocks a head kick by Rosa.
Lõhmus throws a front kick aimed at Rosa's knee but Rosa avoids it well.
Rosa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lõhmus to score with a decent uppercut.
Rosa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lõhmus throws a hook but Rosa blocks it.
Lõhmus throws an overhand right that lands on Rosa's shoulder, as Rosa tries to avoid the shot.
Rosa tries a quick counter leg kick but Lõhmus is wise to it.
Rosa walks into a straight right hand from Lõhmus.
Rosa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Lõhmus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rosa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lõhmus throws a series of strikes that have Rosa backpedaling.
Lõhmus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rosa moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Joosep Lõhmus is winning the standup battle so far.
Rosa throws a hook to the side of Lõhmus's head but Lõhmus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rosa throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus blocks a head kick by Rosa.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rosa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rosa moves out of range of the body kick.
Rosa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lõhmus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rosa.
Nice jab there from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus cracks Rosa with an open hand slap.
Lõhmus misses with a lunging right hand
letting Rosa counter with a right hand.
Lõhmus blocks a head kick by Rosa.
Lõhmus throws a hook to the side of Rosa's head but Rosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lõhmus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosa staying out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Lõhmus.
Rosa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lõhmus is out of range.
Rosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rosa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rosa scores with a head kick. Lõhmus tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Good shot there by Lõhmus.
Rosa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lõhmus keeps the fight on the outside.
Lõhmus throwing a counter right hand but Rosa manages to avoid it.
Rosa misses with a body kick.
Lõhmus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Rosa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lõhmus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lõhmus tries to land a leg kick but Rosa saw it coming and moves away.
Lõhmus looks to land a right hand but Rosa moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rosa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lõhmus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lõhmus manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joosep Lõhmus dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lõhmus throws a sloppy body shot
and Rosa counters with a nice leg kick.
Lõhmus walks into a stiff left hand from Rosa.
Rosa throws a jab when Lõhmus was well out of range.
Lõhmus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rosa.
Lõhmus throws an overhand right that lands on Rosa's shoulder, as Rosa tries to avoid the shot.
Lõhmus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lõhmus feints and then cracks Rosa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rosa down.
Rosa ducks under a wild hook from Lõhmus.
Rosa feints and then cracks Lõhmus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lõhmus down.
Rosa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lõhmus connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rosa 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.
Rosa misses with a left hand
and Lõhmus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Rosa misses.
Rosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lõhmus.
Rosa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lõhmus slips under a jab from Rosa.
Lõhmus misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lõhmus misses with a leg kick.
It seemed like Rosa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rosa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lõhmus can pounce on him.
Lõhmus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rosa.
A low kick from Lõhmus is predictable there
and Rosa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rosa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lõhmus throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Lõhmus is just out of range.
Rosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lõhmus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rosa counters with a head kick. That will keep Lõhmus thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A jab from Lõhmus misses.
Rosa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lõhmus throws a looping overhand right but Rosa ducks down to avoid it.
Lõhmus misses with a body shot.
Rosa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rosa throws a hook but Lõhmus avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Lõhmus misses the target.
Lõhmus checks a low kick from Rosa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosa lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lõhmus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lõhmus motions for Rosa to come forward. Lõhmus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lõhmus misses with a jab to the body
and Rosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lõhmus throws a combination that misses
and Lõhmus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lõhmus lands a slapping body shot.
Lõhmus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rosa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rosa takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lõhmus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lõhmus throws a looping overhand right but Rosa ducks down to avoid it.
Rosa moves out of range of the strikes.
Lõhmus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rosa is able to avoid easily.
Lõhmus throws a head kick that misses
and Rosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Lõhmus.
Rosa throws a front kick aimed at Lõhmus's knee but Lõhmus avoids it well.
Rosa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lõhmus throws the left hand but Rosa avoids the punch easily.
Lõhmus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rosa throws a lazy right hand but Lõhmus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rosa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lõhmus under the eye.
Rosa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rosa connects with a leg kick.
Lõhmus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rosa ducks under a wild hook from Lõhmus.
Rosa appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rosa misses with a head kick.
Rosa lands a jab to the nose.
Rosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Lõhmus is just out of range.
Lõhmus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lõhmus tries to work over Rosa's front leg with a kick but Rosa checks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rosa throws a sloppy head kick and Lõhmus moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rosa throws a lazy right hand but Lõhmus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lõhmus clobbers Rosa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lõhmus misses with a wild body shot.
Rosa scores with a leg kick.
Lõhmus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lõhmus scores with a jab to the head.
Rosa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lõhmus thows a leg kick but Rosa checks it
and Rosa counters with a nice leg kick.
Rosa blocks a head kick by Lõhmus.
Rosa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rosa slips a jab from Lõhmus.
Rosa throws a half hearted mid kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lõhmus.
No joy there for Rosa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Lõhmus misses the target.
Rosa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Henrique Rosa just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A shot to the body from Lõhmus misses
and Rosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lõhmus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lõhmus's corner calls for a 1-2. Lõhmus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rosa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lõhmus's hands.
Lõhmus misses with a low kick as Rosa jumps back.
Lõhmus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rosa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lõhmus misses the jab.
Rosa throws a hook but Lõhmus blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Lõhmus misses the target.
Lõhmus scores with a sloppy right hand. Rosa should have avoided that one.
Lõhmus misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lõhmus. Rosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rosa throws a wild body kick that Lõhmus sees coming a mile off.
Lõhmus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rosa.
A little jabbing left from Rosa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rosa lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lõhmus takes a step back to recover.
Rosa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lõhmus connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lõhmus misses the shot to the body.
Lõhmus misses with a left hand
and Rosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rosa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rosa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lõhmus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rosa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good leg kick by Rosa.
Rosa tries a low kick but Lõhmus avoids it.
Rosa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lõhmus. Lõhmus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rosa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lõhmus.
Rosa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rosa slips under a jab from Lõhmus.
Rosa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lõhmus misses with a looping right.
Lõhmus is looking to slow Rosa down with leg kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Lõhmus misses the target.
Rosa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rosa cracks Lõhmus with a good jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lõhmus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rosa flicks out a counter leg kick but Lõhmus steps away.
Rosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lõhmus.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rosa. Lõhmus does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Lõhmus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rosa checks a low kick from Lõhmus.
Rosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lõhmus manages to avoid it.
Lõhmus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rosa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lõhmus.
Rosa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lõhmus.
Rosa throws a lazy right hand but Lõhmus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Rosa misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lõhmus.
Rosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lõhmus throws out the jab.
Lõhmus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rosa steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Lõhmus throws a head kick that half lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus lands with a slapping head kick.
Lõhmus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lõhmus moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus misses with a looping left.
Rosa misses with a body shot.
Lõhmus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rosa throws a body kick that misses.
Rosa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rosa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lõhmus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A jab from Lõhmus does it's job there.
Lõhmus blocks a head kick by Rosa.
Lõhmus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lõhmus misses with a kick to the body
and Rosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rosa throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick but Rosa moved away.
Rosa misses with a head kick.
Lõhmus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rosa manages to avoid it.
Rosa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lõhmus misses with an uppercut. Rosa saw that one coming.
Lõhmus cracks a nice hook into Rosa's ribs.
Rosa throws the left hand but Lõhmus avoids the punch easily.
Lõhmus moves away from the strike by Rosa.
Lõhmus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rosa. Rosa obviously looking to wear him down.
Lõhmus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rosa tried to score with a low kick but Lõhmus checks it.
Lõhmus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lõhmus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lõhmus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rosa. Rosa obviously looking to wear him down.
Lõhmus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rosa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joosep Lõhmus had his way with Henrique Rosa in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Lõhmus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rosa counters with a nice uppercut.
Lõhmus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rosa manages to avoid it.
Lõhmus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Lõhmus.
Rosa takes one to the side of the head.
Rosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lõhmus.
Rosa throws out a counter right but Lõhmus avoids it with no problem.
Lõhmus throws a front kick that sends Rosa stumbling back into the cage.
Rosa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lõhmus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rosa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lõhmus will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rosa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lõhmus.
Rosa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A low kick from Lõhmus is predictable there
and Rosa counters with a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lõhmus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rosa.
A little jabbing left from Rosa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lõhmus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lõhmus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rosa is able to avoid easily.
Rosa throws the kick towards the body but Lõhmus avoids it.
Rosa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus jabs Rosa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lõhmus moves out of range of the body kick from Rosa.
Rosa throws a sloppy head kick and Lõhmus moves out of range easily.
Lõhmus missing with a left hand there. Rosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lõhmus lands with an overhand left.
Lõhmus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rosa checks a leg kick.
Lõhmus lands a right hook to the body.
Lõhmus wants to land a leg kick but Rosa is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rosa! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosa scores with a spinning back kick!
Rosa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rosa! But no joy.
Rosa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rosa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rosa.
Rosa scores with a hook.
Rosa misses with a wild body shot.
Lõhmus throws a head kick but Rosa moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rosa.
Lõhmus misses with a hook.
Lõhmus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lõhmus throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rosa.
Rosa drops his hands momentarily and Lõhmus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lõhmus throws a looping overhand right but Rosa ducks down to avoid it.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rosa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joosep Lõhmus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus clobbers Rosa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rosa looks to land a right hand but Lõhmus moved out of range.
Lõhmus thuds a left hand into Rosa's body.
Lõhmus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rosa.
Lõhmus misses with a body shot
and Rosa counters with a straight right hand.
Rosa cracks Lõhmus with an open hand slap.
Rosa misses with a hook. Lõhmus ducked under it nicely.
Lõhmus slips a straight right by Rosa.
Rosa throws a big shot that misses.
Lõhmus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rosa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rosa misses with a hook. Lõhmus ducked under it nicely.
Rosa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rosa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lõhmus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rosa.
Rosa raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
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!
Rosa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lõhmus misses the shot to the body.
Lõhmus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rosa connects with a body shot.
Lõhmus cracks Rosa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lõhmus.
Rosa throws a big counter head kick but Lõhmus avoids it with no problem.
Henrique Rosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lõhmus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rosa feints and then cracks Lõhmus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lõhmus down.
Lõhmus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rosa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice shot by Rosa.
Lõhmus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rosa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joosep Lõhmus.
Well Lõhmus 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joosep Lõhmus!
Joosep Lõhmus retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Joosep Lõhmus 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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