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GC 437:Ward VS Marciano PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Audie Graham (ranked 10279 p4p, 4008 weight class) and Mark Arkinson (ranked 194 p4p, 148 weight class). Arkinson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Breaking Benjamin - So cold 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Audie Graham !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Arkinson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graham is looking to clinch.
Graham lands a two punch combo.
Arkinson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Graham .
Arkinson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Graham back to the cage. Arkinson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Arkinson looks winded!
Graham clinches.
Arkinson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Graham has Arkinson pushed against the cage.
Graham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Graham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arkinson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Arkinson thuds a left hand into Graham 's body.
Arkinson avoids the head kick by Graham .
Graham fails with an attempt to clinch.
Arkinson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graham shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Arkinson but Arkinson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Arkinson throws a shot to the body.
Graham shoots in looking for a takedown. Arkinson tries to sprawl out of it but Graham keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Arkinson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arkinson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Arkinson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Graham is defended easily by Arkinson.
We've been told by Graham 's head coaches at whitey's gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Audie Graham . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graham on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Arkinson swinging wildly here.
As Arkinson looks to move away, Graham throws a big counter combo but Arkinson just gets out of the way.
Graham throws a sloppy head kick and Arkinson moves out of range easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Graham .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arkinson misses with a few strikes there.
Graham shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Arkinson as he jumps to the side.
Graham shoots for a takedown but Arkinson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Arkinson stuffs the takedown.
Graham throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Graham tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Arkinson swivels and escapes.
Graham scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Arkinson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Graham .
Graham with a nice cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graham is looking to clinch.
Graham shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Arkinson as he avoids it easily.
Graham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arkinson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Arkinson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Arkinson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Graham or perhaps it was just good defense by Arkinson, which made it look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graham tries to clinch up but Arkinson circles away and keeps his distance.
Graham has a takedown stuffed.
Arkinson misses with a two punch combination.
Graham wants to clinch.
Graham looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Arkinson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Arkinson misses with a few strikes there.
Graham clinches up against the cage.
Arkinson is trying to force a seperation but Graham has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graham tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Arkinson smiles and moves away.
Some wild striking there from Arkinson.
Arkinson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Graham fails in his attempt to clinch.
Arkinson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Graham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Graham misses with the combination.
Graham closes the distance and clinches up with Arkinson, looking for a takedown. Graham pushes Arkinson against the cage but Arkinson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Arkinson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graham scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Arkinson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Graham counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Graham fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Arkinson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Graham throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Arkinson's waist but Arkinson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Graham off to one side.
Arkinson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Graham moves in looking to clinch but Arkinson pushes him off.
Graham tries to clinch but Arkinson is having none of it.
Graham fails with the takedown.
Graham fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Audie Graham . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arkinson throws a right and a left that Graham avoids nicely.
Arkinson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Graham .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham shoots in for a takedown but Arkinson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Graham fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Arkinson is breathing heavily.
Graham throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Graham wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arkinson swats away the attempt to clinch by Graham .
Graham is looking to clinch.
Mark Arkinson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Graham tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arkinson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Arkinson throws a nice looking combination but Graham bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Graham tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Arkinson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Graham misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Graham shoots in for a takedown but Arkinson shows good takedown defense.
Arkinson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mark Arkinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Graham throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Arkinson's waist but Arkinson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Graham off to one side.
Graham fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Arkinson, pushing him back against the cage.
Arkinson tries to circle away but Graham has him pinned against the cage.
Arkinson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Graham lands a left hand.
Arkinson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arkinson is trying to break the clinch but Graham is controlling him.
Graham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arkinson dodges the punch combination from Graham .
The fight stays on the outside here - Graham looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Arkinson is looking for the big counter here.
Arkinson stuffs the takedown.
Arkinson misses with a few strikes there.
Graham has Arkinson up against the cage in a clinch.
Arkinson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graham wants to take the fight to the mat but Arkinson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Arkinson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Arkinson has had enough of the clinch but Graham keeps him there for the moment.
Graham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arkinson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Graham finds it's way round the side to connect with Arkinson's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graham is looking to clinch.
Graham moves into the clinch successfully.
Arkinson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Graham seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Arkinson can turn it around.
Graham breaks the clinch.
Graham moves in looking to clinch but Arkinson pushes him off.
A head kick misses from Graham .
Graham fails to land the takedown.
Graham jabs Arkinson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Arkinson misses with the combination.
Graham scores with a nice strike.
Graham moves into the clinch successfully.
Arkinson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Arkinson can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graham breaks the clinch.
Graham fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Graham wants to clinch up but Arkinson keeps it at a distance.
Audie Graham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Graham slips a jab and a cross from Arkinson.
Graham seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Graham shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Arkinson sprawls well. Arkinson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Graham gets slowly back to his feet.
Graham shoots in looking for a takedown. Arkinson tries to sprawl out of it but Graham keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Arkinson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A little jabbing left from Arkinson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Graham darts in looking for a takedown but Arkinson gets double underhooks and turns Graham into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arkinson can't break the clinch.
Arkinson is pressed up against the cage. Graham has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Arkinson down to the mat. Arkinson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Graham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mark Arkinson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Graham fails to land the takedown.
Graham slips a jab and a cross from Arkinson.
Graham appears to be looking for a big counter.
Graham shoots in but no luck this time.
Arkinson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Graham tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arkinson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Graham fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Audie Graham . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arkinson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Graham misses with a wild combination.
Graham goes for a double leg but Arkinson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Arkinson continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arkinson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mark Arkinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graham fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No joy there for Arkinson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Graham looks for a takedown but Arkinson sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Arkinson. Those never looked like landing.
Graham rushes Arkinson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Graham manages to break the clinch.
Graham shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Arkinson but Arkinson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Graham tries to clinch up.
Graham jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Graham moves in looking to clinch but Arkinson pushes him off.
Graham fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Arkinson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Arkinson scores with a three punch combo!
No luck for Graham with that takedown attempt.
Arkinson stalks Graham and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Graham 's face. Graham staggers backwards, shaken.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arkinson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Arkinson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Graham swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Graham showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arkinson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graham is looking to clinch but Arkinson is avoiding it.
Graham showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arkinson.
Graham tries to counter by clinching up but Arkinson breaks away and moves out of range.
Graham lands a nice looking kick to the body. Arkinson takes a step back to recover.
Graham lands with a kick to the ribs.
Graham moves into the clinch.
Graham tries to land knees in the clinch but Arkinson avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graham 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No joy there for Arkinson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Graham is looking to clinch.
Graham is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Arkinson swats away the attempt to clinch by Graham .
Graham shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Arkinson as he jumps to the side.
Arkinson keeps the fight on the outside.
Graham has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Graham there as he acknowledges the shot.
Graham shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Arkinson sprawls well. Arkinson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Graham gets slowly back to his feet.
Arkinson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Graham .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graham misses with a takedown attempt - Arkinson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Graham shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Arkinson but Arkinson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Arkinson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Arkinson throws a right hand that Graham ducks under and follows up with a left that Graham also avoids with ease.
Graham drops down looking for a counter takedown but Arkinson sprawls and moves away.
Graham fails in his attempt to clinch.
Arkinson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Arkinson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Arkinson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Graham jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Graham gets a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Arkinson as Graham tries to tie him up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Graham seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Arkinson is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Arkinson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Arkinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Arkinson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Arkinson!
Mark Arkinson made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'King Kong Donged 🦍 🦍 🦍 🦍 🦍KING OF THE FUCKIN JUNGLE BABY!!! Put some respect on the big men. I AM DAT MAN I AM THE BADDEST MOTHERFUCKER ALIVE!!! '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Winters (ranked 3356 p4p, 4137 weight class) and Charlie Potthast (ranked 103 p4p, 126 weight class). Winters comes to the cage accompanied by Avatar - Colossus. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jerome Winters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charlie Potthast!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winters throws a lazy head kick
enabling Potthast to counter with a crisp jab.
Potthast looks to score with a jab to the body but Winters is just out of range.
Winters closes the distance and clinches.
Winters is trying to pull guard but Potthast has him pressed against the cage.
Winters breaks from the clinch.
We've been told by Winters's head coaches at Canucks Combat Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Winters fails in his attempt to clinch.
Potthast digs a good hook to Winters's body.
Winters tries to close the distance and clinch up but Potthast swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Good exchange - Potthast coming out on top.
Winters lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Potthast circles away quickly and effectively.
Potthast misses with a wild body shot.
Winters moves out of range of the strikes.
Winters is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Potthast is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Winters with a body shot.
Winters throws a right hand that Potthast ducks under and follows up with a left that Potthast also avoids with ease.
Jerome Winters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winters buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Potthast scores with a nice head shot.
Potthast throws out a loose jab but Winters uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winters throws a series of strikes that have Potthast backpedaling.
Winters wants to clinch but Potthast slips to the side
and Potthast counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Decent striking displayed by Potthast there.
Winters displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Potthast lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Winters out cold! Winters is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Charlie Potthast!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cody Evans (ranked 3111 p4p, 2056 weight class) and Flo Holl (ranked 316 p4p, 214 weight class). Cody Evans 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cody Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Flo Holl!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans throws a leg kick that misses.
Good work by Evans as he checks the leg kick.
Flo Holl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evans misses with a hook.
Evans has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Holl.
A solid leg kick lands there for Holl.
Evans throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick from Holl lands but Evans takes it in his stride.
Holl tries to land a front kick but Evans steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Evans avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Holl looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Holl lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Holl dodges the punch combination from Evans.
Holl displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Evans throws out the jab.
Holl darts in and clinches Evans up against the cage.
Evans breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holl scores with a kick to the midsection.
Holl lands a leg kick that knocks Evans off balance momentarily.
Flo Holl is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holl throws a quick inside leg kick.
Evans avoids the head kick by Holl.
Holl lands with a straight right. Evans didn't see that one coming.
Holl with a nice calf kick.
Holl uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Evans.
Evans throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Holl on the side of the head.
Evans is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Holl's half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evans is thwarting Holl's attempts to control the position.
Evans is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Holl is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Evans throwing shots but Holl is blocking nicely.
Holl tries to get to full guard but Evans has control of the leg.
Evans is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Evans prevents Holl from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holl wants to improve his position but Evans is controlling well.
Evans keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Holl is trying to control but can't.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Holl plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Evans misses with an uppercut. Holl saw that one coming.
Evans avoids a kick to the body.
As Holl looks to move away, Evans throws a big counter combo but Holl just gets out of the way.
Holl thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've been told by Evans's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Holl connects with an inside leg kick.
Evans clobbers Holl with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Evans blocks a head kick by Holl.
Evans rushes Holl and presses him up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holl gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Evans dodges an elbow strike from Holl.
A bit of stalling here from Evans.
Holl misses with a knee to the head.
Holl throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Holl tries to land a knee to the head but Evans blocks with his arms.
Holl gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Evans scores with a shot to the side of Holl's head.
Holl pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Evans lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Holl keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Holl keeping hold of Evans's head, controlling as best he can.
Holl is looking to control Evans's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Holl avoid being mounted?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Flo Holl dominated that round.
That's time! Evans's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Holl sizes up Evans with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Evans is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Holl looks to score with a jab to the body but Evans is just out of range.
Holl throws a leg kick
and Evans counters with a single leg into guard. Holl didn't expect that.
Holl working a defensive guard here.
Evans wants to control from the top but Holl keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holl not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holl bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Evans's guard.
Holl controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Evans on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Evans tries to get out of the position.
Holl wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving.
Evans wants to sweep but no luck.
Holl looking to sit in guard and control but Evans gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Holl controls Evans momentarily but Evans frees himself.
Holl working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Evans.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans prevents Holl from getting back to his feet.
Holl is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Holl controls Evans momentarily but Evans frees himself.
Holl is adopting a defensive guard.
Evans is looking to work some ground and pound but Holl has wrist control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Evans engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Evans staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Evans sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Holl gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Evans changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Holl fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Evans misses the shot to the body.
Holl appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Holl wants to clinch up but Evans keeps it at a distance.
Evans's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Holl connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Evans scrambles back to his feet.
Evans moves out of range of the body kick from Holl.
Holl lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Holl moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Evans stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Evans swats away the attempt to clinch by Holl.
An attempted straight right counter from Evans misses the target.
Jab, jab by Holl - just one landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Evans misses with a combination
and Holl counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Holl throws a leg kick
and Evans counters with a nice double leg into side control. Holl won't be happy with that.
Holl is looking to reverse the position.
Evans fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Holl dodges the ground and pound from Evans.
Holl seems a little lost for a moment, as Evans dominates the positioning.
Evans lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Holl down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holl is being controlled here.
Holl is trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Flo Holl will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Evans's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Evans checks the leg kick.
Holl fails in his attempt to clinch.
Holl has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Evans misses with an uppercut
and Holl counters with a thumping low kick.
Holl throws a leg kick but Evans checks it.
Holl looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Holl lands a leg kick that knocks Evans off balance momentarily.
Holl looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cody Evans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holl throws the left hand but Evans avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Holl darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Evans throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Holl catches Evans right on the button with a cross.
Evans tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holl was well out of range. Poor timing from Evans.
Holl misses with the body kick
and Evans connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Holl throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Evans checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Evans looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Holl is fending him off so far but Evans persists. Nope, Holl circles away and we're back to standing.
A little jabbing left from Holl on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Evans blocks a head kick by Holl.
A bone on bone clash there as Evans blocks the leg kick.
Evans tests Holl's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Holl. That's going to slow Evans down.
Evans misses with a wild combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Holl.
Holl throws a low kick but Evans avoids it.
Holl misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans throws a nice looking combination but Holl bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Evans feints a jab promting Holl to slip. Evans then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Holl slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Evans tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Evans thuds his right hand into Holl's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Holl misses with a kick to the body.
Holl lands a nice looking body kick.
Holl tries to clinch but Evans moves out of range.
Holl throws out a leg kick but Evans moves out of range and Holl only half commits.
Holl misses with a low kick.
Flo Holl seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Holl throws a leg kick that is checked
and Evans decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Holl's guard.
Evans controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Holl working a defensive guard here.
Evans trying to control but Holl is working from the bottom.
Flo Holl is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans preventing the sweep.
Cody Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holl working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Evans.
Holl wants to stand and escape but Evans is having none of it.
Holl is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Holl is trying to control the position but Evans postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Holl throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Evans's head.
Holl fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Evans has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A big left from Holl misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans closes this distance looking for a takedown but Holl circles away.
Holl lands a nice looking kick to the body. Evans takes a step back to recover.
Holl throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Evans 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.
Evans looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Holl scores with a leg kick.
Holl throws a leg kick but Evans moved away.
Holl moves out of range as Evans strikes.
Evans misses with a series of wild punches.
Evans misses with an uppercut
and Holl counters with a straight right hand.
Holl throws a leg kick that misses.
Holl throws a leg kick but Evans moved away.
Evans swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Flo Holl.
I've got Holl winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flo Holl!
A very excited looking Flo Holl made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between William OConnor (ranked 3263 p4p, 2521 weight class) and Lake Bonney (ranked 413 p4p, 334 weight class). Bonney is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Coastliner. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 8 - 12 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, William OConnor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lake Bonney!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonney throws an overhand right that lands on OConnor's shoulder, as OConnor tries to avoid the shot.
Bonney closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bonney lands a body shot.
OConnor throws an elbow but it misses.
OConnor throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, OConnor throws an elbow but misses.
OConnor takes an elbow to the forehead.
 It looks like William OConnor has been cut.
OConnor misses with some punches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bonney has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bonney lands with a right to the head.
OConnor pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bonney is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bonney lands with a left to the head.
Bonney blocks an elbow strike from OConnor.
A short body shot lands from Bonney as the two fighters clinch.
Bonney avoids the elbow strike from OConnor, against the cage.
Bonney lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
 OConnor is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonney throws a punch but it's blocked by OConnor.
Oh OConnor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bonney with a knee to the head.
Bonney misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bonney misses with a short punch on the inside.
OConnor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bonney throws a head punch that misses.
Bonney has a couple of punches blocked by OConnor.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bonney.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OConnor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
OConnor creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
OConnor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bonney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bonney misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bonney lands an elbow that stopped OConnor in his tracks for a moment.
Bonney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bonney misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bonney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
OConnor is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bonney is just too persistent for him and manages to trip OConnor to the mat. OConnor regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Bonney forces his way into half guard.
Bonney is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bonney is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, OConnor has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bonney lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt OConnor quite badly. OConnor pulls Bonney in close trying to recover. Bonney postures up and lands two really hard shots that put OConnor on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but OConnor doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lake Bonney!
A relieved looking Lake Bonney 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vertti Ekstrovertti (ranked 3486 p4p, 3505 weight class) and Joey Bob Potatohauler (ranked 435 p4p, 436 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 29 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Vertti Ekstrovertti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joey Bob Potatohauler!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekstrovertti forces Potatohauler back against the cage and clinches.
Ekstrovertti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ekstrovertti lands a body punch.
Ekstrovertti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Potatohauler's elbow.
Ekstrovertti lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ekstrovertti lands a body shot.
Ekstrovertti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Potatohauler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ekstrovertti swivels and escapes.
A shot to the liver by Ekstrovertti. Beautiful body shot.
Ekstrovertti blocks a head kick by Potatohauler.
Ekstrovertti fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Potatohauler, pushing him back against the cage.
Potatohauler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Potatohauler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ekstrovertti as Potatohauler tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potatohauler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekstrovertti lands with a left to the head.
Potatohauler breaks from the clinch.
Ekstrovertti forces Potatohauler back against the cage and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Potatohauler tries to break the clinch but Ekstrovertti is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potatohauler is trying to push Ekstrovertti away but Ekstrovertti has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ekstrovertti lands a nice shot to the body.
Ekstrovertti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Potatohauler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ekstrovertti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Potatohauler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ekstrovertti swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Potatohauler has managed to clinch.
Nice body punch from Ekstrovertti.
Potatohauler breaks from the clinch.
Ekstrovertti darts in and clinches Potatohauler up against the cage.
Potatohauler is looking to break free of the clinch but Ekstrovertti has double underhooks.
Potatohauler working hard to break the clinch.
Ekstrovertti is stalling here.
Potatohauler is looking to break free of the clinch but Ekstrovertti has double underhooks.
A short right from Ekstrovertti on the inside.
Potatohauler is trying to break the clinch but Ekstrovertti has him pressed against the cage.
I was talking to Ekstrovertti's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti slowing the pace effectively.
Ekstrovertti lands a body shot in the clinch.
Potatohauler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Potatohauler tries to clinch
and Ekstrovertti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Potatohauler tries to clinch there but Ekstrovertti circles away.
Ekstrovertti feinted with a counter takedown.
Potatohauler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ekstrovertti misses with a hook
and Potatohauler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Potatohauler wants to clinch up but Ekstrovertti keeps it at a distance.
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!
Potatohauler tries to clinch up but Ekstrovertti circles away and keeps his distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Ekstrovertti misses the target.
Ekstrovertti throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ekstrovertti closes the distance and clinches.
Ekstrovertti holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Potatohauler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ekstrovertti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Potatohauler has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ekstrovertti seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Potatohauler can turn it around.
Ekstrovertti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ekstrovertti lands a hook that snaps the head of Potatohauler backwards.
Ekstrovertti tries a body shot but Potatohauler blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Ekstrovertti.
Potatohauler is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ekstrovertti to keep the fight standing.
Come on Ekstrovertti - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ekstrovertti leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ekstrovertti pushes Potatohauler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ekstrovertti slowing the pace effectively.
Potatohauler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ekstrovertti lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Potatohauler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Potatohauler closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ekstrovertti quickly recovers to half guard.
Ekstrovertti is trying to get back to full guard.
Ekstrovertti actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti is refusing to be controlled, as Potatohauler sits in half guard.
Ekstrovertti wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ekstrovertti is trying to maintain the position but Potatohauler is very close to passing his half guard.
Potatohauler is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ekstrovertti is controlling Potatohauler's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ekstrovertti is looking for a sweep. Potatohauler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vertti Ekstrovertti dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Potatohauler gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Potatohauler has closed the distance and engaged Ekstrovertti in a clinch.
Potatohauler tries to break free but Ekstrovertti pushes him back against the cage.
Ekstrovertti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Potatohauler's elbow.
Ekstrovertti tries to throw a body punch but Potatohauler avoids it by throwing Ekstrovertti back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Potatohauler's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ekstrovertti effectively controlling the action here.
Potatohauler wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ekstrovertti has him pressed against the cage.
Potatohauler breaks the clinch.
Potatohauler tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekstrovertti throws a chopping leg kick but Potatohauler manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Potatohauler is looking to clinch.
Ekstrovertti is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Potatohauler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Potatohauler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vertti Ekstrovertti has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Potatohauler is trying to break free.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Potatohauler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti just leaning against Potatohauler, taking a breather.
Ekstrovertti misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Potatohauler wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Potatohauler is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ekstrovertti pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ekstrovertti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ekstrovertti stalling.
Ekstrovertti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Ekstrovertti.
Potatohauler manages to break the clinch.
Ekstrovertti misses with a low kick.
Potatohauler is looking to clinch but Ekstrovertti is avoiding it.
Potatohauler is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ekstrovertti's half guard.
Ekstrovertti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti controlling the position for now.
Ekstrovertti is trying to get back to full guard.
Ekstrovertti is refusing to be controlled, as Potatohauler sits in half guard.
Ekstrovertti is trying to get back to full guard.
Ekstrovertti is working hard here to advance position.
Potatohauler wants to stand up but Ekstrovertti has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti trying to control here.
Ekstrovertti wants to improve his position but Potatohauler is controlling well.
Potatohauler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Potatohauler stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Potatohauler shoots in but no luck this time.
Ekstrovertti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Potatohauler can do to turn this around?
Potatohauler wants to clinch up but Ekstrovertti keeps it at a distance.
Donk. Ekstrovertti catches Potatohauler right on the button with a cross.
Ekstrovertti scores with a leg kick.
Ekstrovertti is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potatohauler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ekstrovertti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Potatohauler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ekstrovertti tried to score with a low kick but Potatohauler checks it.
Potatohauler walks into a straight right hand from Ekstrovertti.
Potatohauler gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Potatohauler breaks the clinch.
Ekstrovertti throws a hook but Potatohauler blocks it.
Potatohauler throws a right and a left that both miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Potatohauler has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ekstrovertti displaying some good clinch control by pressing Potatohauler up against the cage.
Ekstrovertti gets through Potatohauler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ekstrovertti taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ekstrovertti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Potatohauler backwards.
Ekstrovertti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Potatohauler backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vertti Ekstrovertti dominated that second round.
That's time! Ekstrovertti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Potatohauler tries to clinch there but Ekstrovertti circles away.
Potatohauler moves into range and clinches up with Ekstrovertti.
Potatohauler can't break the clinch.
Ekstrovertti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Potatohauler is trying to push Ekstrovertti away but Ekstrovertti has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti throws a head punch that misses.
Potatohauler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ekstrovertti just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ekstrovertti holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ekstrovertti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Potatohauler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekstrovertti lands with a shot to the body.
Ekstrovertti takes a swing at Potatohauler's ribcage but misses.
Potatohauler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Potatohauler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vertti Ekstrovertti is winning the standup battle so far.
A good leg kick by Ekstrovertti.
Potatohauler misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Potatohauler.
Ekstrovertti connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Potatohauler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vertti Ekstrovertti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Bob Potatohauler.
Potatohauler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Potatohauler is looking to clinch but Ekstrovertti is avoiding it.
Potatohauler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ekstrovertti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Potatohauler.
As Potatohauler backs away, Ekstrovertti returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Potatohauler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ekstrovertti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ekstrovertti lands with an uppercut that bounces Potatohauler off the cage and back into range.
Potatohauler moves forwards but Ekstrovertti connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Potatohauler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ekstrovertti swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ekstrovertti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ekstrovertti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ekstrovertti bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Potatohauler's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Potatohauler ducks under a wild hook from Ekstrovertti.
Potatohauler lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Potatohauler tries to clinch up.
Ekstrovertti keeps the fight on the outside.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ekstrovertti, as that shot connected.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti tries to close the distance and clinch but Potatohauler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Potatohauler tries to clinch but Ekstrovertti moves out of range.
Potatohauler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ekstrovertti fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ekstrovertti is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ekstrovertti tries to score with a low kick but Potatohauler moves his leg out of the way.
Potatohauler dives in for a single leg takedown but Ekstrovertti sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ekstrovertti misses with a shot to the body
and Potatohauler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Potatohauler on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ekstrovertti moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti misses with a body punch.
Potatohauler wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ekstrovertti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Potatohauler is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ekstrovertti pushes Potatohauler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ekstrovertti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Potatohauler breaks from the clinch.
Potatohauler takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Potatohauler moves into the clinch.
Ekstrovertti lands a left hand.
Ekstrovertti wants to stall.
A shot in the inside from Ekstrovertti.
Potatohauler tries to circle away but Ekstrovertti has him pinned against the cage.
Potatohauler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potatohauler misses with a double jab
and Ekstrovertti counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ekstrovertti.
Potatohauler working hard to break the clinch.
Ekstrovertti tries to work over Potatohauler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vertti Ekstrovertti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Potatohauler tries to pull guard but Ekstrovertti won't allow it.
Ekstrovertti swings wildly with an uppercut but Potatohauler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekstrovertti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Potatohauler's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekstrovertti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ekstrovertti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Potatohauler throws a sloppy head kick
and Ekstrovertti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ekstrovertti lands a nice shot to the body.
Potatohauler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ekstrovertti appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ekstrovertti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Joey Bob Potatohauler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Potatohauler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vertti Ekstrovertti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ekstrovertti, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vertti Ekstrovertti!
A very excited looking Vertti Ekstrovertti 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alphonse Fuguego (ranked 2194 p4p, 2285 weight class) and Jereme Christ (ranked 228 p4p, 241 weight class). Alphonse Fuguego could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jereme Christ's chin.
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alphonse Fuguego!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jereme Christ!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christ swats away the attempt to clinch by Fuguego.
Fuguego moves away from the strike by Christ.
Christ comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fuguego shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Christ darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fuguego ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christ moves away.
Fuguego finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Christ uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fuguego.
Fuguego misses with a left hand
and Christ counters with a nice uppercut.
Fuguego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuguego misses the shot to the body.
Fuguego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christ lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A low kick from Fuguego misses
and Christ counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fuguego looking to score a takedown here. Christ is defending well but Fuguego drives through and ends up in Christ's guard.
Christ is looking to stand back up but Fuguego counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Christ.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ is looking to escape.
Fuguego is working for a submission of some sort.
Fuguego not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christ wants to get back to his feet.
Fuguego missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fuguego uses his free foot to push down on Christ's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Christ.
Fuguego scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Christ avoids a series of strikes thrown by Fuguego.
Fuguego controlling from mount.
Christ is trying to stand.
Christ really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fuguego. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christ is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fuguego looking to finish with strikes here!
Christ is trying to stand.
Fuguego dominating with strikes here.
Christ really wants to buck Fuguego off and get back to his feet.
Fuguego sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
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!
Fuguego won't let Christ get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Fuguego tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fuguego is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Christ is surviving well by controlling Fuguego's body position as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christ really wants to buck Fuguego off and get back to his feet.
Fuguego is landing with some decent strikes but Christ is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Fuguego fails to take his opponent's back.
Fuguego jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Christ manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Christ takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Fuguego 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.
Christ is trying to buck Fuguego off.
Fuguego wants to control but Christ is keeping him busy.
Christ wants to get back to his feet.
Fuguego is looking to take a break and control but Christ is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christ pushes Fuguego away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Fuguego gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Fuguego fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Christ is trying to get back to his feet.
Fuguego tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Fuguego looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fuguego is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Christ will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Christ is pushing Fuguego's head away, looking to escape. Fuguego manages to hold on to the position though.
Fuguego cracks Christ with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alphonse Fuguego 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.
A punch lands to the side of Fuguego 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fuguego ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Christ misses.
Good shot there by Christ.
Christ has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fuguego takes a swing at Christ's ribcage but misses.
Christ clobbers Fuguego with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Christ moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fuguego is looking to wear down Christ with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Christ ducks under a wild hook from Fuguego.
Fuguego throws a body shot but no joy.
Christ 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.
Christ connects with a nice looking jab.
Christ stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fuguego displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christ throws out the jab.
Fuguego swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fuguego shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christ is looking to stand back up but Fuguego counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Christ.
Fuguego lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ tries to kick Fuguego off but Fuguego keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fuguego trying to control from half guard but Christ is working away.
Christ pushes Fuguego off looking to stand but Fuguego dives back in and keeps control.
Fuguego takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Christ is trying to stand back up but Fuguego is controlling him
Christ taking some punishment here, with Fuguego in his half guard.
Christ is trying to stand back up but Fuguego is controlling him
Fuguego trying to control the action but Christ is working from the bottom.
Fuguego trying to control the pace.
Fuguego is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Christ can do to turn this around?
Fuguego is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fuguego connects with a nice short shot to Christ's temple.
Christ is staying active underneath Fuguego, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fuguego looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fuguego trying to pass the guard but Christ defending well.
Fuguego is working hard here to advance position.
Christ is trying to stand back up but Fuguego is controlling him
Fuguego wants to take a breather but Christ is having none of it.
Christ looks like he's trying to stand up.
Christ keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fuguego is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Christ is just riding it out for now. Fuguego eventually gives up the hold.
Christ is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fuguego throws a low kick but Christ avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fuguego. Christ does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christ connects with a jab.
Fuguego shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fuguego showed some decent athleticism there.
Christ is trying to escape back to his feet but Fuguego uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Christ is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Fuguego asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Fuguego wants to lay and pray for a moment but Christ keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christ is trying to buck Fuguego off.
Christ is not content to let Fuguego control the position.
Fuguego is trying to get an arm triangle but Christ is defending well.
Christ takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alphonse Fuguego dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
A jab from Christ misses.
Fuguego misses with a hook. Christ ducked under it nicely.
Christ swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Christ throws a shot to the body.
Fuguego shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Fuguego was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fuguego trying to control the position but Christ is working away.
Christ is trying to buck Fuguego off.
Fuguego lands a nice forearm strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuguego is looking to take a break and control but Christ is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Christ wants to get back to his feet but Fuguego drags him back down.
Fuguego in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ pushes Fuguego away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Fuguego gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Fuguego works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Christ is not content to let Fuguego control the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Fuguego.
Christ is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Fuguego is controlling him well.
Fuguego controlling the position from side mount.
Christ is not content to let Fuguego control the position.
Fuguego working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christ is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Fuguego working the ground and pound.
Fuguego trying to control the position but Christ is working away.
The strikes coming from Fuguego are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Fuguego working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fuguego controlling from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christ is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Christ on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Fuguego tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fuguego looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Christ wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's four 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.
Jereme Christ has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fuguego is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Christ has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fuguego thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fuguego is trying to get an arm triangle but Christ is defending well.
Christ is pushing Fuguego's head away, looking to escape. Fuguego manages to hold on to the position though.
Fuguego working the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Christ throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Christ tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Christ throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alphonse Fuguego showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fuguego, 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alphonse Fuguego!
A relieved looking Alphonse Fuguego 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julio Christ (ranked 2440 p4p, 2529 weight class) and Andrei Castravet (ranked 88 p4p, 66 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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5 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Julio Christ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrei Castravet!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castravet stuns Christ with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Castravet. Christ does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christ will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Castravet throws a right and a left that both miss.
Castravet blocks a jab.
Castravet has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Christ is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Castravet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christ throwing a counter right hand but Castravet manages to avoid it.
Christ looks to throw the jab but Castravet is out of range.
Christ swings for the body but Castravet moves out of range.
Castravet looks to score with a jab to the body but Christ is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Christ misses the target.
Christ misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castravet throws a lazy uppercut
and Christ counters with a straight right hand.
A nice combination there by Christ.
Castravet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christ manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Christ misses the target.
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!
Castravet pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Christ misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ throws a poor cross that misses
letting Castravet counter with a right hand.
Christ swings widly with a right hand
and Castravet counters with a stiff right hand.
Castravet takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Christ dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Castravet misses with a body shot
and Christ counters with a straight right hand.
Christ misses with a straight left.
Christ with a jab.
Christ cracks Castravet with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Christ has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Castravet to stand back up!
 Castravet is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christ keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Castravet misses with a body punch
and Christ counters with a big right hand! Oh Castravet is in trouble here! Christ follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julio Christ!
Julio Christ 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 Kyle Kristian Galeos (ranked 2655 p4p, 1139 weight class) and Mate Orsic (ranked 310 p4p, 164 weight class). Orsic has chosen KRS One - Rappaz R. N. Dainja as his entrance music. Mate Orsic has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kyle Kristian Galeos's chin.
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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 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Kristian Galeos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mate Orsic!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galeos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Galeos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Orsic counters with a straight right hand.
Galeos misses with a combination
and Orsic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Kyle Kristian Galeos has been cut.
Orsic needs to keep his hands up - Galeos had a free shot at his head there.
Orsic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Galeos throws out the jab.
Galeos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Galeos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Orsic lands a jab to Galeos's midsection.
Orsic connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Galeos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Orsic.
Galeos lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Orsic instigates a clinch.
Orsic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orsic.
Orsic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Orsic as Galeos tries to tie him up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orsic lands a nice uppercut.
Galeos has had enough of the clinch but Orsic keeps him there for the moment.
Orsic is trying to trip Galeos. He has hold of a leg but Galeos is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Orsic persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Galeos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Orsic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Orsic tries to free his leg and advance position but Galeos is retaining full guard.
Galeos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Orsic.
Galeos looking for subs off his back but Orsic has passed one foot through into half guard.
Orsic trying to mount his opponent but Galeos defends it.
Galeos is trying to maintain the position but Orsic is very close to passing his half guard.
Galeos wants to improve his position but Orsic is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orsic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Galeos misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Orsic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Orsic is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Galeos doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Orsic.
Orsic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Galeos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Orsic is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orsic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orsic prevents Galeos from improving his position.
Orsic slips a nice elbow through Galeos's hands, connecting with Galeos's forehead.
Galeos is trying to stand up here but Orsic is controlling him well.
Orsic prevents Galeos from improving his position.
Orsic seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Galeos is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mate Orsic!
Mate Orsic thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Valdo Calamari (ranked 2430 p4p, 3537 weight class) and Ronnie White (ranked 304 p4p, 424 weight class). Calamari comes to the cage accompanied by Bellini - Samba Do Brasil. White has chosen Battlesick as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170
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180
26 - 19 - 2 |
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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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Valdo Calamari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ronnie White!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Calamari looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice defenses there by White.
Calamari scores with the left hand. White knows he should have avoided that one.
Calamari lands a head shot.
We've been hearing reports that Calamari has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Calamari works the jab nicely.
Calamari is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by White.
Decent striking displayed by Calamari there.
A swing and a miss from Calamari.
White throws an off balance right hand
and White takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ronnie White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calamari 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.
White throws a head kick that misses
and Calamari counters with a lovely straight 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!
Calamari lands a jab.
Calamari is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Calamari takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
White lands a head shot.
White throws a hook but Calamari avoids it easily.
White throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Calamari swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
White thuds a left hand into Calamari's body.
Calamari swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Calamari displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calamari takes a swing at White's ribcage but misses.
Calamari is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A left lands for White.
White throws a looping overhand right but Calamari ducks down to avoid it.
Calamari just misses with a punch to the body.
White lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Calamari at a distance.
White misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Calamari.
Calamari shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. White defends it nicely.
White throws a good cross that connects.
White has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
White misses with a takedown
and Calamari connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Calamari blocks a jab.
White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Calamari was well out of range. Poor timing from White.
White scores with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calamari just misses with a punch to the body.
White misses with a leg kick
and Calamari counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White swings for the body but Calamari moves out of range.
Calamari avoids a kick to the body.
Calamari is looking to counter punch.
White throws a lazy right hand but Calamari sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Calamari. That snapped White's head back.
White drives through with a takedown into Calamari's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Calamari will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Calamari throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
White is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Calamari tries to strike from the bottom.
White is looking to work some ground and pound but Calamari has wrist control.
White trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Calamari can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as White controls the pace.
Calamari is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Calamari misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from White.
White moves out of range as Calamari strikes.
White throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
White takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Calamari takes a jab right on the kisser.
Calamari ducks down and throws a hook to the body but White moves away.
Calamari throws an overhand right that lands on White's shoulder, as White tries to avoid the shot.
Calamari thows a left - swing and a miss!
Calamari slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Calamari with a hook.
Calamari is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Calamari lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
White scores with a jab to the body.
White goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White throws a predictable looking body shot
and Calamari counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Calamari.
A lazy left from Calamari finds it's target.
White throws a body punch but Calamari moves out of range.
White throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
White avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
White with a body punch. A glancing blow.
White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Calamari was well out of range. Poor timing from White.
Calamari was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
White with a jab.
Calamari lands a glancing blow to the side of White's head.
White tries to score with a low kick but Calamari moves his leg out of the way.
White pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Calamari is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by White.
White is looking to slow Calamari down with leg kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
White slips a jab from Calamari.
White throws a half hearted mid kick.
White just misses with a punch to the body.
Calamari is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
White uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Calamari has time to react.
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 Valdo Calamari will probably get the nod.
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.
Calamari misses with a hook.
A head kick lands from White that sends Calamari to the canvas. Calamari tries to scramble back to his feet but White brings him back down into side control.
Calamari is rocked!
It looks like Valdo Calamari has been cut.
White in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Oh Calamari is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Calamari manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Calamari seems to have got his legs back now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White has his hands clasped together around Calamari's back. He's all about the action.
Calamari lands with a punch from half guard.
White gets back to full guard.
Calamari seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
White avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calamari working some strikes from top position.
White trying to control the position.
White preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
White tries to land a sweep but no joy.
White keeping moving, preventing Calamari from controlling successfully.
White managing to control the position.
White is continuing to stall.
Calamari throws a big elbow that misses.
White keeping full guard, as Calamari tries to pass.
White has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Calamari has passed into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
White trying to hold on to Calamari's head to control him but Calamari postures up.
Calamari 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.
White keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Calamari working over White with some ground and pound. White looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Calamari.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calamari is taking a breather. White 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.
Calamari thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed White's head.
Calamari seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
White trying to control but Calamari postures up.
White is trying is best to control the position here.
Calamari is looking to stall here but White recovers full guard.
Calamari working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
White pulls Calamari in close to prevent any damage.
Calamari is in close to White's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White is looking to sweep but instead, Calamari has passed into half guard.
White taking some punishment here, with Calamari in his half guard.
White tries to roll over but Calamari keeps him under control.
White preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
White has hold of Calamari's hands but Calamari slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Calamari.
White taking some punishment here, with Calamari in his half guard.
Calamari thows a huge punch but White dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Calamari thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed White's head.
Calamari is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
White is trying to get back to full guard.
Calamari sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. White defending well though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valdo Calamari dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Valdo Calamari's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
No joy there for Calamari, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Calamari takes a swing at White's ribcage but misses.
White misses with a shot to the body
and Calamari cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Calamari fakes high and swings low for a body shot but White manages to avoid it.
White takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
White ducks under a wild hook from Calamari.
White takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Calamari steps to the side to avoid the strikes from White.
White staying out of range there.
Valdo Calamari is winning the standup battle so far.
White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Calamari was well out of range. Poor timing from White.
White misses with a body shot
enabling Calamari to counter with a crisp jab.
Calamari slips under a jab from White.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calamari lands a nice hook to White's body. White takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
White has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Calamari finds it's way round the side to connect with White's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Calamari misses with a looping right.
White misses with an uppercut
and Calamari counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White throws a hook but Calamari blocks it.
Calamari looks to throw the jab but White is out of range.
White throws a body punch but Calamari moves out of range.
It looked like Calamari was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from White.
White has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Calamari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Calamari misses with a wild body shot.
Calamari throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Calamari shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. White defends it nicely.
White throws a poor cross that misses
and Calamari counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Calamari swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
White throws out a counter right but Calamari avoids it with no problem.
Calamari avoids the body shot from White.
White looks for the body kick but Calamari saw that one coming.
A jab lands there for Calamari.
White walks into a stiff left hand from Calamari.
A looping hook to the body misses from White. Calamari does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Calamari there.
White takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Calamari doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Calamari lands a nice hook to White's body. White takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab from Calamari misses.
White throws the left hand but Calamari avoids the punch easily.
Calamari is looking to counter punch.
White on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Calamari misses with a looping right.
Calamari throws a looping overhand right but White ducks down to avoid it.
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from White.
A left lands for White.
Calamari lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
White scores with the left hand. Calamari knows he should have avoided that one.
A lazy left from Calamari finds it's target.
Calamari misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calamari ducks under a wild hook from White.
Calamari defending well as White loads up on a big left hand.
Calamari is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White can do to turn this around?
White takes a swing at Calamari's ribcage but misses.
White lands with an uppercut that bounces Calamari off the cage and back into range.
White throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Calamari counters with a lovely straight right hand!
White displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Calamari throws out the jab.
Calamari connects with a looping right hand.
Calamari jabs at White's body.
White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Calamari was well out of range. Poor timing from White.
Calamari uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before White has time to react.
White uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Calamari.
Calamari steps to the side to avoid the strikes from White.
White tries a head kick but it misses.
Calamari appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A jab from Calamari misses.
Calamari lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
White is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Calamari gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! White is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valdo Calamari!
Valdo Calamari 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Maxim Ward (ranked 1207 p4p, 1877 weight class) and Mikey Marciano (ranked 172 p4p, 253 weight class). Maxim Ward is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maxim Ward!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mikey Marciano!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marciano moves out of range as Ward strikes.
Marciano throws a looping overhand right but Ward ducks down to avoid it.
Ward slips a straight right by Marciano.
Marciano works the jab nicely.
It looks like Maxim Ward has been cut.
Marciano just misses with a punch to the body.
Marciano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marciano takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Marciano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marciano looks to land a combination but Ward avoids it well.
Ward throwing a counter right hand but Marciano manages to avoid it.
Ward misses with a leg kick.
Ward blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward throws a hook but Marciano avoids it easily.
Ward throws the left hand but Marciano avoids the punch easily.
Marciano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Ward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marciano lands a nice shot that snaps Ward's head back.
Marciano misses with a lunging right hand
letting Ward counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ward tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Marciano manages to circle out of the way.
Marciano looks to land a body kick but Ward moved away.
Mikey Marciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marciano throws a body punch but Ward moves out of range.
Ward darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Marciano thuds his shin into the meat of Ward's side.
Marciano takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
 It looks like Mikey Marciano has been cut.
Ward uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marciano.
Marciano lands a jab to Ward's midsection.
Marciano misses with an uppercut. Ward saw that one coming.
Ward looks to land a right hand but Marciano moved out of range.
Marciano checks a leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ward crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Marciano - the referee stops the clock and Ward gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Marciano. Ward manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ward fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marciano.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marciano throws a body kick that misses
and Ward counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ward shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marciano defends it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marciano! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ward slips under a jab from Marciano.
Ward throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Marciano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ward tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Ward.
Marciano walks into a left hand.
Marciano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marciano misses the jab.
Ward throwing a counter right hand but Marciano manages to avoid it.
Ward takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ward seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Marciano digs a good body shot into Ward's ribs.
A left lands for Ward.
Marciano works Ward's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Marciano. That snapped Ward's head back.
Ward misses with a looping left.
Marciano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ward.
Marciano connects with the punch.
Ward avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ward throws a jab but it's blocked by Marciano.
Marciano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ward slips a straight right by Marciano.
Ward throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maxim Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marciano throws a wild body kick that Ward sees coming a mile off.
Ward wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ward showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marciano.
Marciano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Marciano plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Maxim Ward's cut is getting worse.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward swings for the body but Marciano moves out of range.
Ward rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marciano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left lands for Ward.
A jab lands there for Ward.
Ward throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marciano wants to slow Ward down by chopping away at his legs.
Ward stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marciano.
Marciano misses with a hook. Ward ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Ward wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marciano throws a big shot that misses.
Marciano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ward.
Ward throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ward swings for the body but Marciano moves out of range.
Marciano let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A slow jab from Marciano misses its intended target.
Ward swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ward looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ward connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mikey Marciano will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Marciano throws the left hand but Ward avoids the punch easily.
Marciano ducks under a wild hook from Ward.
Ward is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Marciano looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marciano lands a left and a right that send Ward crashing to the mat, dazed. Marciano thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Ward is rocked!
Mikey Marciano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ward bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Marciano comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Ward falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Ward was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mikey Marciano!
Mikey Marciano is the new welterweight champion!
Mikey Marciano 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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