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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Suutari Nuorempi (ranked 3810 p4p, 4910 weight class) and Lydell Poag (ranked 474 p4p, 554 weight class). Suutari Nuorempi has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Suutari Nuorempi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lydell Poag!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poag shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Poag showed some decent athleticism there.
Poag winds up and cracks Nuorempi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Poag has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nuorempi trying to hold on to Poag's head to control him but Poag postures up.
Nuorempi is looking for a sweep. Poag is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Poag prevents Nuorempi from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuorempi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Poag is working away from the top position though.
Poag working the head and body with strikes.
Poag seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poag is controlling the pace.
Nuorempi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nuorempi is looking to improve his position.
Nuorempi is working hard here to advance position.
Poag works his way into full mount!
Nuorempi defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Poag.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Poag lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Nuorempi hang on?
Nuorempi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nuorempi is in a horrible position here. Poag smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Nuorempi controls the position.
Nuorempi looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Poag looking for the choke from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuorempi wants to control his opponent's hands but Poag gets his hands free.
Nuorempi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Poag on the ground.
Poag is looking for the choke from the back position but Nuorempi is controlling his hands well.
Poag gets his hands free as Nuorempi looks to control.
Nuorempi wants to escape the position.
Poag looking for the RNC.
Poag biding his time, looking for the opening.
Nuorempi trying to control the action but Poag just sinks the hooks in.
Nuorempi tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nuorempi wants to control his opponent's hands but Poag gets his hands free.
Nuorempi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Poag's guard. Nice work there by Nuorempi.
Poag keeping moving, preventing Nuorempi from controlling successfully.
Poag looking for a sweep. Not yet Poag, not yet.
Poag is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Poag is pulling down on Nuorempi's head to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nuorempi throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lydell Poag 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.
Poag missing with a left hand there. Nuorempi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Poag throws a hook to the side of Nuorempi's head but Nuorempi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nuorempi stalks Poag and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Poag's face. Poag staggers backwards, shaken.
Poag looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nuorempi misses with a jab to the body
and Poag counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Poag.
Nuorempi lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Nuorempi.
Poag has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nuorempi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Poag backwards.
Nuorempi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nuorempi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nuorempi lands with a short shot to 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!
Nuorempi lands a shoulder strike.
Poag wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nuorempi has him pressed against the cage.
Nuorempi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Poag up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poag prevents a body shot from Nuorempi.
Poag is trying to break the clinch but Nuorempi is controlling him.
Nuorempi misses with the head strike.
Nuorempi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Poag.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nuorempi lands with a left to the head.
Nuorempi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Poag wants a takedown.
Poag is breathing heavily.
Nuorempi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Poag prevents a body shot from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi works on Poag's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuorempi stalls.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nuorempi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Poag tries to pull guard but Nuorempi holds him up against the cage and eventually Poag drops back down to his feet.
Nuorempi lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Nuorempi.
Nuorempi lands a hook that snaps the head of Poag backwards.
Poag being controlled against the cage.
Poag can't break the clinch.
Nuorempi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Poag tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Suutari Nuorempi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lydell Poag.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuorempi is leaning against Poag and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nuorempi gets through Poag's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nuorempi cracks Poag with a nice body shot.
Nuorempi works on Poag's body with a couple of short punches.
Nuorempi controlling the action here for a moment.
A short body shot lands from Nuorempi as the two fighters clinch.
Nuorempi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nuorempi scores with a shoulder strike.
Nuorempi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Poag backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nuorempi lands a left hand.
Nuorempi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Poag backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nuorempi lands a hook that snaps the head of Poag backwards.
Poag's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
 Poag is rocked!
Nuorempi is working Poag over against the cage.
Nuorempi creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Poag's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Poag drops to his knees and Nuorempi pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Suutari Nuorempi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Olivier Aphone (ranked 5956 p4p, 4977 weight class) and Shannon Hoon (ranked 588 p4p, 522 weight class). Aphone comes to the cage accompanied by Enjoy the silence. Olivier Aphone has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Olivier Aphone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shannon Hoon!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aphone lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Aphone misses with a hook.
Aphone lands a jab to the head.
The fighters circling - Aphone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aphone misses with a looping left.
Aphone swinging wildly here.
Aphone misses with a straight left.
Hoon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Aphone misses with a wild combination.
As Aphone backs off Hoon throws a huge counter combo but Aphone manages to avoid it all.
Hoon walks into a stiff left hand from Aphone.
Aphone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hoon.
Aphone definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hoon has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aphone with a poor takedown
and Hoon counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hoon.
Hoon is looking to control Aphone's arms but Aphone gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hoon has his back to the cage.
Hoon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aphone misses with a two punch combination.
Aphone throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Aphone.
Hoon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aphone sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hoon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Olivier Aphone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shannon Hoon.
Aphone cracks a nice hook into Hoon's ribs.
Aphone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hoon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Aphone defends it nicely.
Hoon tries to clinch but Aphone is having none of it.
Hoon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aphone fails to land with a series of punches.
Hoon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Aphone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hoon.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hoon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aphone as he jumps to the side.
Aphone lands a glancing blow to the side of Hoon's 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!
Hoon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hoon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Aphone goes for a double leg but Hoon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hoon continues to drive forward.
Hoon gets underhooks to prevent Aphone's takedown attempt.
Aphone goes for a takedown attempt but Hoon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hoon shoots in and drives through. Aphone sprawls well.
Hoon closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hoon looks winded!
Hoon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aphone's waist but Aphone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hoon off to one side.
Hoon throws a chopping leg kick but Aphone manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hoon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hoon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aphone.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aphone lands with a nice body punch.
Aphone misses with a two punch combination.
Hoon counters with a body kick.
Aphone throws a right and a left that Hoon avoids nicely.
Hoon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Aphone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aphone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aphone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aphone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoon manages to avoid it.
Aphone lands with an uppercut that bounces Hoon off the cage and back into range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Aphone or perhaps it was just good defense by Hoon, which made it look bad.
Aphone misses with a few strikes there.
Aphone moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hoon tries for a takedown but Aphone sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Aphone misses its target.
Aphone avoids the head kick by Hoon.
Hoon closes the distance and clinches up with Aphone, looking for a takedown. Hoon pushes Aphone against the cage but Aphone circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aphone lands a nice hook to Hoon's body. Hoon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hoon slips a jab and a cross from Aphone.
Olivier Aphone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aphone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hoon.
Aphone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aphone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hoon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aphone scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A punch combination from Aphone misses.
Aphone feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hoons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Some wild striking there from Aphone.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aphone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hoon tries to close the distance and clinch but Aphone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hoon is looking to slow Aphone down with leg kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Olivier Aphone dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Hoon dodges the punch combination from Aphone.
Aphone swinging wildly here.
Olivier Aphone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aphone tries to sprawl but Hoon drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Aphone is staying active underneath Hoon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hoon prevents Aphone from standing back up.
Hoon is working for a kimura but Aphone is defending it quite comfortably.
Hoon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aphone has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hoon is on him like a limpet, forcing Aphone back against the cage.
Hoon jumps guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aphone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hoon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aphone defends well.
Hoon is breathing heavily.
Aphone wants to get up but he can't break Hoon's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Aphone forces his way into half guard.
Hoon is looking to control Aphone's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hoon avoid being mounted?
Aphone thows a huge punch but Hoon dodges it nicely.
Aphone not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Aphone content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Aphone works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hoon working to try and regain half guard.
Aphone throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hoon because Aphone loaded up on that one.
Aphone controlling the pace for now.
Aphone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoon can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aphone throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Aphone content just to control the position here.
Aphone jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hoon is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hoon and Aphone has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Hoon is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Hoon defending against the ground and pound.
Aphone decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Olivier Aphone is winning the standup battle so far.
Hoon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Aphone.
Aphone misses with a two punch combination.
Aphone throws a series of punches but Hoon avoids them all with ease.
Hoon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aphone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aphone moves out of range of the body kick from Hoon.
Aphone tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hoon swivels and escapes.
Aphone lands a right hook to the body.
Aphone throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoon dives in and grabs Aphone's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aphone pushes down on Hoon's head and hops out.
Aphone scores with a jab. Hoon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No joy there for Aphone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Aphone. Those never looked like landing.
Hoon tries to clinch but Aphone moves out of range.
Aphone slips under a jab from Hoon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Olivier Aphone dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Aphone lands with a good body shot.
Hoon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Aphone throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Aphone throws a body shot but no joy.
Aphone misses with a wild body shot.
Hoon feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Aphone is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hoon stands and steps away. Aphone gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aphone. Hoon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hoon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aphone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hoon somewhat.
Aphone appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hoon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hoon shoots for a takedown but Aphone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Aphone seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Aphone lunges at Hoon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hoon's hand.
Aphone lands with a right hand.
Aphone looks to land a combination. Hoon sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hoon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Aphone defends well and Hoon ends up having to push Aphone into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Olivier Aphone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shannon Hoon.
Hoon leaves Aphone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hoon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Aphone connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hoon scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aphone tries to bum rush Hoon with a series of wild strikes but Hoon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hoon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Aphone cracks Hoon with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aphone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aphone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aphone is trying to break free.
A short body shot lands from Aphone as the two fighters clinch.
Aphone looking for a takedown.
Aphone is working for takedown but Hoon is calmly controlling the position for now.
Aphone goes for a takedown attempt but Hoon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hoon tries to clinch but Aphone is having none of it.
Aphone seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Aphone throws a right hand that Hoon ducks under and follows up with a left that Hoon also avoids with ease.
Aphone fails to land with a series of punches.
Hoon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Aphone looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoon prevents Aphone from escaping the position.
Hoon scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Aphone to see if he's OK.
Hoon decides to stand up, so the ref orders Aphone to his feet.
Hoon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hoon misses with a takedown attempt - Aphone sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Aphone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hoon.
A swing and a miss from Hoon.
Aphone throws a one two combo.
Aphone is looking to wear down Hoon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hoon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aphone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hoon circles away quickly and effectively.
Hoon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Aphone.
Hoon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aphone circles away.
Aphone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hoon.
Aphone with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aphone throws a right and a left that Hoon avoids nicely.
Aphone misses with the combination.
Hoon dives in and grabs Aphone's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aphone pushes down on Hoon's head and hops out.
Aphone is looking to counter punch.
Aphone throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Aphone fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Aphone!
Hoon doesn't manage to clinch there - Aphone circles away.
Shannon Hoon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Olivier Aphone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aphone keeps the fight on the outside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Olivier Aphone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aphone, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olivier Aphone!
Olivier Aphone thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gerwazy Babula (ranked 4916 p4p, 4850 weight class) and Chris Maurelli (ranked 565 p4p, 558 weight class). Babula comes to the cage accompanied by Hey Buddy. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gerwazy Babula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Maurelli!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Maurelli.
Babula lands a jab.
Maurelli takes a swing at Babula's ribcage but misses.
Babula needs to keep his hands up - Maurelli had a free shot at his head there.
Maurelli takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Babula fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maurelli manages to avoid it.
Maurelli has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maurelli there as he acknowledges the shot.
Babula throws out a powerful jab.
Maurelli is rocked!
Babula throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maurelli counters with a crisp hook 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!
Maurelli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Babula.
Babula throws a hook but Maurelli blocks it.
Nice shot lands for Babula.
Gerwazy Babula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babula cracks Maurelli with a right hand to the side of the head.
Maurelli is still on wobbly legs! Can Babula finish him?
Babula misses with a hook
and Maurelli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maurelli seems to have recovered his senses.
Maurelli walks straight into a right hand from Babula - that's dropped him! Babula jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Maurelli from any more punishment! Maurelli complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gerwazy Babula!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cody Lake (ranked 4124 p4p, 4198 weight class) and Eivind Osterholt (ranked 498 p4p, 508 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cody Lake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eivind Osterholt!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lake displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Osterholt.
Lake lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
 It looks like Eivind Osterholt has been cut.
Osterholt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Lake tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cody Lake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Lake finds it's way through Osterholt's defenses.
Osterholt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Osterholt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lake to score with a decent uppercut.
Osterholt is rocked!
Osterholt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Osterholt is still on wobbly legs! Can Lake finish him?
Osterholt walks straight into a right hand from Lake - that's dropped him! Lake jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Osterholt from any more punishment! Osterholt complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cody Lake!
Cody Lake tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Seth Smith (ranked 3636 p4p, 4306 weight class) and Ranko Nanusevski (ranked 397 p4p, 455 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Seth Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ranko Nanusevski!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nanusevski defends it nicely.
Nanusevski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Nanusevski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nanusevski closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smith to the mat! Smith manages to get full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nanusevski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.
Nanusevski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Nanusevski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Smith working a defensive guard but Nanusevski passes into half guard.
Nanusevski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nanusevski working the head and body with strikes.
Smith has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith wants to control but Nanusevski is keeping busy.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nanusevski throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
Nanusevski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nanusevski is taking a breather. Smith says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Nanusevski has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nanusevski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith trying to control here.
Smith is holding on to half guard well.
Smith works his way to full guard. Good work.
Smith working a defensive guard but Nanusevski manages to pass into side control anyway.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Smith is trying to work for a sweep but Nanusevski has mounted him!
Nanusevski working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nanusevski looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
A nice elbow there by Nanusevski.
Nanusevski fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Smith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Smith is bucking up trying to escape but Nanusevski cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Nanusevski cracks Smith with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Nanusevski lands a heavy elbow.
Nanusevski looking to ground and pound but Smith is blocking nicely.
Nanusevski scoring with strikes but Smith is staying in there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nanusevski avoids the attempt from Smith to control.
Nanusevski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
BOOM! Nanusevski connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
Nanusevski is landing with some decent strikes but Smith is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nanusevski punishing his opponent with strikes.
Smith is desperately trying to improve his position but Nanusevski has a good base and remains in mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ranko Nanusevski dominated that round.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Nanusevski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nanusevski lands in his opponent's guard.
Nanusevski wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Nanusevski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nanusevski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smith's head.
Smith is trying to control the position but Nanusevski postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nanusevski looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Nanusevski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith stays in close to Nanusevski's body and controls the position.
Nanusevski keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith trying to control but Nanusevski is working from the bottom.
Smith postures up.
Smith wants to control from the top but Nanusevski keeps moving.
Nanusevski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nanusevski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Nanusevski's legs - danger averted.
Smith wants to control from the top but Nanusevski keeps moving.
Smith is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Smith passes Nanusevski's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Smith uses his free foot to push down on Nanusevski's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nanusevski.
Nanusevski stops Smith from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith forces the positional change into back control.
Smith working for a choke but Nanusevski is defending well.
Nanusevski trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Nanusevski is really stuck here.
Nanusevski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nanusevski looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Smith has managed to slip his arm under Nanusevski's chin. This could be all over... yep, Nanusevski is tapping out! Submission win for Smith.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Seth Smith!
An out of breath and clearly excited Seth Smith thanked Urban Fighter for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toutius Sextius (ranked 4794 p4p, 4877 weight class) and OJ Simpson (ranked 546 p4p, 549 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sextius might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to 40 to 1. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Toutius Sextius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, OJ Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sextius looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Simpson throws a looping overhand right but Sextius ducks down to avoid it.
Sextius feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Simpson throws an off balance right hand
and Sextius counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Simpson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sextius takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Simpson misses with a looping left.
Simpson misses with a hook. Sextius ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sextius circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Simpson to the canvas! Simpson doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Sextius keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toutius Sextius!
A relieved looking Toutius Sextius thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Lyle (ranked 4891 p4p, 4915 weight class) and Kristoffer Rud (ranked 529 p4p, 530 weight class). Rud has chosen Bat Country as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Robbie Lyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kristoffer Rud!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rud misses with an uppercut.
Lyle slips under a jab.
Kristoffer Rud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lyle takes one to the side of the head.
Rud throws a poor cross that misses
and Lyle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rud throws a lazy uppercut
and Lyle counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rud! Lyle lets Rud back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Rud is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lyle sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Rud's defenses. It connects perfectly with Rud's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robbie Lyle!
After winning the bout, Robbie Lyle 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Billy Graham (ranked 4796 p4p, 4793 weight class) and Mertis Falandas (ranked 516 p4p, 517 weight class). Graham 's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Our God is an awesome God. Falandas has chosen Night Witches as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Billy Graham !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mertis Falandas!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graham shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Falandas is trying to defend but Graham finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Graham throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Graham missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Graham is keen to just control but Falandas is a slippery customer.
Graham thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Graham misses with a head shot. Falandas uses the momentum to regain guard.
Graham is looking to work some ground and pound but Falandas has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falandas keeping moving, preventing Graham from controlling successfully.
Graham trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falandas keeping moving, preventing Graham from controlling successfully.
Graham cracks Falandas with a solid left hand.
Graham postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Graham with a flurry of punches that miss.
Graham throws a strike but Falandas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Graham working a defensive guard here.
Graham on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Graham tries to get out of the position.
Falandas won't allow Graham to sweep him here.
Graham not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graham throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Graham wants to control but Falandas passes easily into half guard.
Graham is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Falandas pulls his head out easily.
Graham might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Falandas maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Graham could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Falandas has cracked it and Graham is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Falandas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mertis Falandas!
Mertis Falandas thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yam GroMuzgur (ranked 4797 p4p, 4906 weight class) and Ivor Ivanovic (ranked 396 p4p, 399 weight class). GroMuzgur comes to the cage accompanied by Feed the Fire. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yam GroMuzgur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivor Ivanovic!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
GroMuzgur lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ivanovic's sensitive parts.
Ivanovic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches GroMuzgur on the side of the head.
GroMuzgur swats away the attempt to clinch by Ivanovic.
GroMuzgur lands a lovely overhand right.
Ivanovic tries to close the distance and clinch but GroMuzgur swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ivanovic scores with a shot to the body.
Ivanovic throws out a loose jab but GroMuzgur uses good head movement to avoid it.
GroMuzgur half committed to a counter leg kick.
GroMuzgur throws a leg kick but Ivanovic sees it coming and moves out of range.
GroMuzgur finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ivanovic! But no joy.
GroMuzgur misses with a low kick.
Ivanovic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ivanovic checks the leg kick.
Ivanovic throws a big shot that misses.
Ivanovic checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
GroMuzgur fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ivanovic.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from GroMuzgur 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 Ivanovic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ivanovic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ivanovic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ivanovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Ivanovic swings for the body but GroMuzgur moves out of range.
Ivanovic has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ivanovic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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!
A telegraphed right hand from Ivanovic misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by GroMuzgur. That's going to slow Ivanovic down.
GroMuzgur throws a leg kick which misses Ivanovic's front leg but catches the back leg as Ivanovic tries to avoid it.
Ivor Ivanovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ivanovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ivanovic checks a leg kick nicely.
A clash of legs there as Ivanovic blocks the low kick.
Ivanovic blocks a low kick nicely.
GroMuzgur moves out of range of the strikes.
GroMuzgur throws a sloppy head kick and Ivanovic moves out of range easily.
GroMuzgur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ivanovic.
GroMuzgur tried to counter with a leg kick but Ivanovic avoided it.
Ivanovic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
GroMuzgur misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, GroMuzgur scores with a nice short uppercut.
GroMuzgur lands with a short shot to the head.
GroMuzgur tries a body shot but Ivanovic blocks it.
GroMuzgur lands a hook that snaps the head of Ivanovic backwards.
GroMuzgur stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
GroMuzgur throws a punch but it's blocked by Ivanovic.
A head punch on the inside from GroMuzgur fails to land.
GroMuzgur tries a body shot but Ivanovic blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
GroMuzgur tries a body shot but Ivanovic blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ivanovic blocking some punches.
Ivanovic is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ivanovic manages to break the clinch.
Ivanovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
GroMuzgur ducks under a wild hook from Ivanovic.
GroMuzgur shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ivanovic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. GroMuzgur manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ivanovic avoids the body shot from GroMuzgur.
GroMuzgur tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ivanovic is able to avoid easily.
GroMuzgur with a nice calf kick.
Ivanovic throws a good cross that connects.
GroMuzgur takes a jab right on the kisser.
GroMuzgur takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
GroMuzgur misses with a leg kick.
Ivanovic lands with a good body shot.
GroMuzgur throws a hook to the side of Ivanovic's head but Ivanovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ivanovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
GroMuzgur appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
GroMuzgur takes one to the side of the head.
Ivanovic lands the left hand.
GroMuzgur throws a low kick but Ivanovic moves out of range easily.
Ivanovic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
GroMuzgur tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ivanovic avoids the head kick by GroMuzgur.
Ivanovic works GroMuzgur's body with a nice hook.
Ivanovic misses with an uppercut. GroMuzgur saw that one coming.
Ivanovic lands with an uppercut that bounces GroMuzgur off the cage and back into range.
 GroMuzgur is rocked!
Ivanovic moves into the clinch successfully.
Oh GroMuzgur is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
GroMuzgur tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ivanovic's elbow.
GroMuzgur misses with a body punch.
GroMuzgur misses with a punch on the inside.
Ivanovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ivanovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ivanovic pushes GroMuzgur back against the cage and lands a hook 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!
Ivanovic stalling against the cage.
GroMuzgur misses with a body punch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ivanovic blocks an uppercut.
Ivanovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
GroMuzgur throws a head punch that misses.
GroMuzgur swings wildly with an uppercut but Ivanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
GroMuzgur has a couple of punches blocked by Ivanovic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
GroMuzgur throws a head punch that misses.
Ivanovic blocks a body shot from GroMuzgur.
Ivanovic breaks the clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ivanovic checks a leg kick.
Ivanovic lands a nice hook to GroMuzgur's body. GroMuzgur takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ivanovic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ivanovic lunges in with a left hook that violently twists GroMuzgur head around and knocks him out cold! Ivanovic hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivor Ivanovic!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between William Jiminez (ranked 4747 p4p, 4795 weight class) and Goren Andarys (ranked 230 p4p, 232 weight class). Jiminez's entrance music is Wanted Dead or Alive. A fine choice. Andarys is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Why Won't He Break. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, William Jiminez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Goren Andarys!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jiminez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd cheers as Jiminez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Andarys doesn't seem phased though.
Jiminez lands a head shot.
Andarys ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andarys looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jiminez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andarys throws a sloppy head kick and Jiminez moves out of range easily.
A big left from Andarys misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jiminez blocks a leg kick.
Jiminez works the jab nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Andarys.
Andarys steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jiminez.
Andarys scores with a nice strike.
Andarys connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Andarys misses with a low kick.
Jiminez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andarys shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jiminez loads up on a big right hand but Andarys slips the punch.
Andarys misses with an uppercut.
Jiminez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Jiminez misses.
Jiminez misses with a looping left.
Andarys tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Jiminez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Andarys showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jiminez.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Andarys! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andarys takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jiminez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andarys manages to avoid it.
Andarys tries a quick counter leg kick but Jiminez is wise to it.
Andarys takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A slow jab from Jiminez misses its intended target.
A jab lands there for Jiminez.
Jiminez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Andarys misses with a hook. Jiminez ducked under it nicely.
Jiminez misses with a series of wild punches.
Andarys throws a head kick but Jiminez moves out of range.
Jiminez blocks a low kick nicely.
Jiminez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Andarys throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Jiminez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jiminez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Andarys can pounce on him.
Andarys dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jiminez. That did some damage!
Andarys tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Jiminez misses the target.
Jiminez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Andarys.
Jiminez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Andarys.
Jiminez throws out a loose jab but Andarys uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andarys tried to score with a low kick but Jiminez checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jiminez scores with a jab to the body.
Andarys throws an overhand right that lands on Jiminez's shoulder, as Jiminez tries to avoid the shot.
Jiminez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jiminez swinging wildly here.
Andarys dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jiminez. That did some damage!
Jiminez moves out of range of the leg kick from Andarys.
Jiminez throws a hook but Andarys blocks it.
Jiminez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jiminez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andarys tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andarys sizes up Jiminez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jiminez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Andarys finds it's way round the side to connect with Jiminez's head.
Jiminez throws a jab but it's blocked by Andarys.
Jiminez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Andarys.
Jiminez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jiminez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Andarys walks into a jab.
Jiminez loads up on a big right hand but Andarys slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jiminez blocks a head kick by Andarys.
Jiminez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Andarys tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jiminez is able to avoid easily.
Jiminez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Andarys throws a hook to the side of Jiminez's head but Jiminez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andarys looks to land a right hand but Jiminez moved out of range.
Andarys tries a head kick but it misses.
Andarys misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Jiminez misses the target.
Jiminez misses with a straight left.
Jiminez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Andarys pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andarys connects with a high kick.
Andarys tries to land a leg kick but Jiminez saw it coming and moves away.
Jiminez misses with a straight right.
Andarys tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jiminez works Andarys's body with a nice hook.
Jiminez blocks a head kick by Andarys.
Jiminez takes a swing at Andarys's ribcage but misses.
Jiminez misses with a looping left.
Andarys moves away from the strike by Jiminez.
Jiminez throws a jab but it's blocked by Andarys.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andarys misses with a hook. Jiminez ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Jiminez both land. Nice combination.
Andarys moves away from the strike by Jiminez.
Andarys throws out a counter right but Jiminez avoids it with no problem.
Jiminez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jiminez connects with a right hand. Andarys shakes it off.
Jiminez missing with a left hand there. Andarys was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andarys connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jiminez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Andarys swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jiminez catches Andarys with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Andarys ducks under a wild hook from Jiminez.
Andarys looks to land a left hand but Jiminez moved out of range nicely.
Jiminez slips under a jab.
Andarys scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jiminez moves out of range of the leg kick from Andarys.
Jiminez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jiminez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Andarys moves out of range as Jiminez strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andarys throws a head kick that misses.
Jiminez tests Andarys's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Andarys avoids a punch combination nicely.
Andarys is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Andarys walks into a straight right hand from Jiminez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
William Jiminez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Andarys lands a high kick!
Andarys misses with a head kick.
Andarys throws a low kick but Jiminez avoids it.
Jiminez throws a nice looking combination but Andarys bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Andarys might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jiminez has got the better of the exchanges.
Jiminez throws the left hand but Andarys avoids the punch easily.
Andarys avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jiminez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jiminez avoids the head kick by Andarys.
Jiminez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andarys throws a head kick that misses.
Andarys throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jiminez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jiminez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jiminez jabs Andarys right on the nose. Andarys blinks but takes it well.
Jiminez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andarys.
Andarys throws a head kick that misses.
Jiminez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Andarys dodges the punch combination from Jiminez.
Jiminez moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAndarys.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jiminez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Andarys 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.
Andarys tries a head kick but it misses.
Jiminez connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andarys throws a looping overhand right but Jiminez ducks down to avoid it.
Jiminez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jiminez throws a jab when Andarys was well out of range.
Andarys throws a head kick but Jiminez moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jiminez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Andarys can do to turn this around?
Jiminez blocks a leg kick.
Jiminez misses with a looping right.
Andarys bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jiminez's head backwards.
A jab from Jiminez misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Andarys! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Andarys.
Andarys tries a head kick but it misses.
Jiminez misses with an uppercut.
Jiminez misses with a hook. Andarys ducked under it nicely.
Andarys looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Andarys on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jiminez throws a big shot that misses.
Andarys ducks under a wild hook from Jiminez.
Jiminez blocks a head kick by Andarys.
A slow jab from Andarys misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Jiminez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Andarys throws a head kick but Jiminez moves out of range.
Jiminez punishes Andarys's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jiminez blocks a head kick by Andarys.
Andarys on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Andarys slips under a jab from Jiminez.
Andarys tries a head kick but it misses.
As Andarys looks to move away, Jiminez throws a big counter combo but Andarys just gets out of the way.
Jiminez avoids the head kick by Andarys.
Andarys throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Jiminez misses the target.
Jiminez looks to land a left hand but Andarys moved out of range nicely.
Jiminez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Andarys has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jiminez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fighters circling - Jiminez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andarys throws a leg kick but Jiminez checks it.
It looked like Jiminez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jiminez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andarys sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jiminez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andarys moves away.
Andarys throws a sloppy head kick and Jiminez moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Andarys.
Andarys ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jiminez throws a hook to the side of Andarys's head but Andarys sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A clash of legs there as Jiminez blocks the low kick.
Jiminez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Some bone on bone action there as Jiminez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jiminez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jiminez is looking to chop away at Andarys's legs.
Jiminez looks to land a combination but Andarys avoids it well.
Jiminez throws a big shot that misses.
Andarys throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jiminez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jiminez tests Andarys's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jiminez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jiminez duly obliges.
Jiminez misses with an uppercut. Andarys saw that one coming.
Good exchange - Andarys coming out on top.
Jiminez throws the left hand but Andarys avoids the punch easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Jiminez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
An inside leg kick from Andarys misses.
Andarys is looking to score with low kicks.
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!
A slow jab from Jiminez misses its intended target.
Andarys blocks a jab.
Andarys throws a hook to the side of Jiminez's head but Jiminez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andarys thuds his right hand into Jiminez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andarys defending well as Jiminez loads up on a big left hand.
Some wild striking there from Jiminez.
Andarys shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jiminez throws a hook but Andarys blocks it.
It seemed like Andarys was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Andarys throws a sloppy head kick and Jiminez moves out of range easily.
Nice shot lands for Jiminez.
Andarys misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jiminez fails to land with a series of punches.
Andarys uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jiminez.
Andarys misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andarys slips a straight right by Jiminez.
Jiminez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Andarys eats them both and turns towards Jiminez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jiminez defending well as Andarys loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jiminez misses with the combination.
Andarys on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Andarys throws a jab when Jiminez was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
William Jiminez dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Andarys.
Jiminez throwing a counter right hand but Andarys manages to avoid it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jiminez!
Jiminez misses the jab.
Andarys throws a head kick that misses.
Donk. Jiminez catches Andarys right on the button with a cross.
Andarys uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jiminez.
Jiminez checks a low kick from Andarys.
Jiminez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Andarys takes one on the button.
Jiminez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Andarys is rocked!
Jiminez fails to land with a series of punches.
Andarys slips a jab from Jiminez.
Jiminez backing away here, and Andarys unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Andarys is looking to score with low kicks.
William Jiminez is winning the standup battle so far.
Jiminez loads up on a big right hand but Andarys slips the punch.
Andarys showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jiminez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andarys uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jiminez.
Jiminez throws a body shot but no joy.
Jiminez missing with a left hand there. Andarys was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andarys keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andarys attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Andarys.
Andarys wants to land a leg kick but Jiminez is out of range.
Andarys listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Andarys feints and then cracks Jiminez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jiminez down.
A punch combination from Jiminez misses.
Andarys keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jiminez.
Jiminez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Andarys throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jiminez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andarys ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andarys ducks under a wild hook from Jiminez.
Andarys throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jiminez throwing a counter right hand but Andarys manages to avoid it.
Andarys checks the leg kick nicely there.
Andarys looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Andarys drops his hands momentarily and Jiminez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Goren Andarys has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jiminez misses the shot to the body.
Jiminez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andarys blocks a jab.
Andarys walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jiminez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jiminez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jiminez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jiminez lands a jab to the nose.
A head kick misses from Andarys.
Andarys misses with a straight left.
Jiminez is looking to counter punch.
Andarys ducks under a wild hook from Jiminez.
Andarys feints a counter leg kick.
Andarys lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Andarys throws a head kick that misses.
Andarys pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jiminez is out of range and Andarys settles back down.
Jiminez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good exchange - Jiminez coming out on top.
Jiminez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jiminez misses with a hook.
A big right from Jiminez misses.
Jiminez fails to land with a series of punches.
Andarys misses with a looping left.
Jiminez missing with a left hand there. Andarys was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andarys throws a sloppy head kick and Jiminez moves out of range easily.
Jiminez blocks a head kick by Andarys.
Jiminez throwing a counter right hand but Andarys manages to avoid it.
Jiminez lands with a right hand.
Andarys throws a head kick but Jiminez moves out of range.
Jiminez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Andarys takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jiminez blocks a head kick by Andarys.
Andarys throws a hook but Jiminez blocks it.
Jiminez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Andarys back to the cage. Jiminez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jiminez takes a swing at Andarys's ribcage but misses.
Andarys slips under a jab from Jiminez.
Andarys connects with an inside leg kick.
Andarys on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jiminez throws a lazy right hand but Andarys sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jiminez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Andarys.
Andarys tries to land a leg kick but Jiminez saw it coming and moves away.
Jiminez catches Andarys with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Andarys throws a leg kick but Jiminez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Andarys moves out of range as Jiminez strikes.
Jiminez throws a big shot that misses.
Andarys shapes to counter with a head kick.
A jab from Jiminez misses.
Andarys misses with a head kick.
Andarys misses with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jiminez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Andarys can pounce on him.
Andarys misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andarys fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jiminez checks it well.
Jiminez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Andarys moves out of range as Jiminez strikes.
Jiminez cracks Andarys with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jiminez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Andarys ducks under a wild hook from Jiminez.
Andarys is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Andarys takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A slow jab from Jiminez misses its intended target.
Jiminez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Andaryss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jiminez blocks a head kick by Andarys.
Jiminez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Andarys looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Andarys tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jiminez throws a hook but Andarys blocks it.
Jiminez staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andarys fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jiminez on the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Andarys.
Andarys gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jiminez.
William Jiminez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
No joy there for Jiminez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jiminez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Jiminez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jiminez 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Jiminez!
A very excited looking William Jiminez 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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