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DMMA 117 Costeau vs Polus PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rona Gonna Get Onya (ranked 4024 p4p, 5658 weight class) and Robert Helpmann (ranked 480 p4p, 557 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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185
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180
3 - 3 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Great elbows
Granite chin |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rona Gonna Get Onya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Helpmann!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonna Get Onya with a nice cross.
Helpmann ducks under a wild hook from Gonna Get Onya.
Helpmann throws a body shot but no joy.
Helpmann avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Helpmann takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Helpmann throws a jab when Gonna Get Onya was well out of range.
Gonna Get Onya takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonna Get Onya takes a kick to the side of the head.
 It looks like Rona Gonna Get Onya has been cut.
Helpmann ducks under a wild hook from Gonna Get Onya.
Sloppy strikes from Gonna Get Onya. Those never looked like landing.
A little jabbing left from Helpmann on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonna Get Onya swinging wildly here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Helpmann! But no joy.
Helpmann drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Helpmann takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Helpmann looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gonna Get Onya looks to land a right hand but Helpmann moved out of range.
Helpmann is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gonna Get Onya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Helpmann.
Helpmann lands with an uppercut that bounces Gonna Get Onya off the cage and back into range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonna Get Onya on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gonna Get Onya misses with an uppercut. Helpmann saw that one coming.
Gonna Get Onya misses with a body shot
and Helpmann counters with a nice body shot.
Helpmann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gonna Get Onya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonna Get Onya walks into a jab.
Gonna Get Onya throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Helpmann.
Helpmann misses with a wild body shot.
Gonna Get Onya clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonna Get Onya misses with a body punch.
A short right from Helpmann on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Helpmann fails to land.
Helpmann blocks an uppercut.
Gonna Get Onya pushes off an throws an elbow but Helpmann leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gonna Get Onya wants to break free but Helpmann has control.
A head punch on the inside from Gonna Get Onya fails to land.
Gonna Get Onya tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Helpmann blocks an uppercut.
Gonna Get Onya lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Helpmann backwards.
Helpmann gets through Gonna Get Onya's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Helpmann.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gonna Get Onya.
A right handed body shot lands from Helpmann.
Gonna Get Onya has a couple of punches blocked by Helpmann.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helpmann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Helpmann struggles to land a body shot inside as Gonna Get Onya controls his hands.
Gonna Get Onya is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gonna Get Onya just misses with a elbow thrown towards Helpmann's brow.
Helpmann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Helpmann lands a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Helpmann just misses with a punch to the body.
Helpmann fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Helpmann throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Gonna Get Onya to counter with a crisp jab.
Gonna Get Onya misses with an uppercut. Helpmann saw that one coming.
Gonna Get Onya throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Helpmann is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gonna Get Onya with a body shot.
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 Rona Gonna Get Onya will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rona Gonna Get Onya's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Helpmann lands a nice shot to the body.
Gonna Get Onya paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gonna Get Onya is looking to clinch but Helpmann is avoiding it.
Helpmann moves out of range of the strikes.
Helpmann thuds a left hand into Gonna Get Onya's body.
Helpmann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonna Get Onya clinches.
Gonna Get Onya escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Helpmann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gonna Get Onya was well out of range. Poor timing from Helpmann.
Gonna Get Onya swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helpmann throws a head kick but Gonna Get Onya moves out of range.
Helpmann is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gonna Get Onya rather than just go for the knockout.
Helpmann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Helpmann throws a wild body kick that Gonna Get Onya sees coming a mile off.
Helpmann throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gonna Get Onya takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gonna Get Onya misses with a combination
and Helpmann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Helpmann misses the shot to the body.
Gonna Get Onya closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonna Get Onya moves into the clinch successfully.
Helpmann misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gonna Get Onya dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Helpmann scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gonna Get Onya misses with a hook to the ribs.
A frustrated look appears on Gonna Get Onya's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Helpmann avoids the elbow strike from Gonna Get Onya, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gonna Get Onya.
Gonna Get Onya tries to break free but Helpmann pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Helpmann.
Gonna Get Onya has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonna Get Onya looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Helpmann keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gonna Get Onya's efforts to push away.
Helpmann breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Helpmann.
Helpmann throws a lazy head kick
and Gonna Get Onya counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Helpmann ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gonna Get Onya closes the distance and clinches.
Gonna Get Onya is trying to push Helpmann away but Helpmann has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Helpmann lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helpmann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Gonna Get Onya fails to land.
Gonna Get Onya blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gonna Get Onya misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gonna Get Onya manages to break the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Helpmann. Beautiful body shot.
Helpmann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gonna Get Onya is looking to counter punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lazy left from Helpmann finds it's target.
A jab from Gonna Get Onya finds it's way through Helpmann's defenses.
Gonna Get Onya looks to throw the jab but Helpmann is out of range.
Helpmann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Robert Helpmann will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rona Gonna Get Onya's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Helpmann lands a jab to Gonna Get Onya's midsection.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Gonna Get Onya closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Helpmann to counter with a crisp jab.
Gonna Get Onya with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Helpmann to score with a decent uppercut.
Rona Gonna Get Onya's cut is getting worse.
Helpmann just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonna Get Onya throws a jab but it's blocked by Helpmann.
Gonna Get Onya misses with a left hand
and Helpmann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Helpmann scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helpmann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonna Get Onya moves away.
Donk. Gonna Get Onya catches Helpmann right on the button with a cross.
Gonna Get Onya sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gonna Get Onya avoids the body shot from Helpmann.
Gonna Get Onya cracks Helpmann with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Helpmann throws a sloppy head kick
and Gonna Get Onya counters with a stiff right hand.
Helpmann steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gonna Get Onya.
It seemed like Helpmann was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Helpmann dips to his left and cracks Gonna Get Onya with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helpmann lands a nice looking body shot.
Helpmann fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Helpmann throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gonna Get Onya counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Helpmann takes a swing at Gonna Get Onya's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Gonna Get Onya on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gonna Get Onya is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Helpmann scores with a jab to the jaw.
Helpmann lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gonna Get Onya takes a step back to recover.
Gonna Get Onya tries to clinch up.
Helpmann appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helpmann swings widly with a right hand
and Gonna Get Onya counters with a stiff right hand.
Gonna Get Onya misses with a lunging right hand
and Helpmann counters with a straight right hand.
Gonna Get Onya misses with a lunging right hand
and Helpmann counters with a nice body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Gonna Get Onya.
Helpmann lands a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Helpmann. Gonna Get Onya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body kick there by Helpmann.
Gonna Get Onya swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Helpmann.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helpmann misses with a straight left.
A head kick misses from Helpmann.
Gonna Get Onya misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonna Get Onya bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gonna Get Onya.
Helpmann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gonna Get Onya throws out the jab.
A big right from Gonna Get Onya misses.
Helpmann takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Helpmann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Helpmann has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Helpmann!
Our winner, Robert Helpmann, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jake Askren (ranked 2269 p4p, 2346 weight class) and Nasir Prince (ranked 125 p4p, 128 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Prince's choice of entrance music: Nas- N.Y. State of Mind. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Jake Askren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nasir Prince!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prince lands a glancing blow to the side of Askren's head.
Prince throws a lazy right hand but Askren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Askren throws a hook but Prince avoids it easily.
Askren throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Donk. Prince catches Askren right on the button with a cross.
Prince throws out a loose jab but Askren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Prince with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Askren to score with a decent uppercut.
Askren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Prince.
Prince looks to score with a jab to the body but Askren is just out of range.
Prince swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Askren walks into a jab.
Prince has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Askren finds it's way round the side to connect with Prince's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Askren takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A clash of legs there as Askren blocks the low kick.
Askren works the jab nicely.
Askren ducks under a wild hook from Prince.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prince ducks under a wild hook from Askren.
Prince takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Askren misses with a looping left.
Prince gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Prince thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Askren if he has to take too many more of those.
A combination from Prince does no damage.
Askren takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Prince is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Askren.
Askren with a hook.
Prince with a nice cross.
Askren looks to land a combination but Prince avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Askren throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It seemed like Prince was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That kick from Prince tenderised Askren's leg. Askren is trying to keep his angry face on.
Prince has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Prince keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Prince! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Prince tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Prince throws a push kick but Askren slaps the foot to one side.
Askren is looking to counter punch.
Prince staying out of range there.
Prince misses with a straight left.
Askren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Prince was well out of range. Poor timing from Askren.
Askren connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Prince thows a left - swing and a miss!
Prince will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Prince swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Prince throws a right hand that misses
and Askren counters with a left to the body.
Askren slips a jab from Prince.
Askren looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Prince. Askren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Prince misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren moves to clinch but Prince breaks away
and Prince counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Prince with a nice cross.
Askren slips a straight right by Prince.
Askren lands a nice shot to the body.
Askren throws a jab but it's blocked by Prince.
Askren takes one to the side of the head.
Prince throws a hook to the side of Askren's head but Askren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Askren moves into range and clinches up with Prince.
Prince is working Askren over against the cage.
Prince tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Askren's elbow.
Prince prevents a body shot from Askren.
Prince wants to stall.
Prince tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Prince breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Prince.
Askren moves into range and clinches up with Prince.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prince blocks an uppercut.
Prince working hard to break the clinch.
Prince misses with a short punch on the inside.
Askren lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Prince backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Askren fails to land.
Askren lands a nice uppercut.
Prince pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Askren throws a head punch that misses.
Prince manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Askren misses with a body punch.
Askren misses with a body punch.
Prince misses with a hook from the clinch.
Askren lands an uppercut.
Askren lands with a short shot to the head.
Askren working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Askren misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nasir Prince 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.
Askren ducks under a wild hook from Prince.
Askren is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Prince avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Prince scores with a decent looking hook.
Nasir Prince seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Askren.
A slow jab from Prince misses its intended target.
Askren avoids the body shot from Prince.
Askren misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Prince connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Prince showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Askren.
Prince feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Askrens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jake Askren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren misses with a body punch
and Prince counters with a straight right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Prince. That's going to slow Askren down.
Askren slips a jab from Prince.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Prince moves away.
Prince swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Askren tries to clinch
and Prince makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Prince throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Askren's head.
A left lands for Askren.
A jab from Askren does it's job there.
Askren tries to clinch but Prince moves out of range.
Askren takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Askren moves out of range of the body kick from Prince.
Askren was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Prince jabs Askren right on the nose. Askren blinks but takes it well.
Askren's jab looks to have found its range, popping Prince under the eye.
Askren throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prince misses with a straight left.
Prince misses with an uppercut
and Askren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Prince goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prince misses with a hook
and Askren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Askren gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Come on Prince - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Prince breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Askren gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Askren has Prince pressed against the cage, preventing Prince from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Askren lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Askren dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Askren tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Prince's elbow.
Prince has a couple of punches blocked by Askren.
Prince softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Askren lands a right hand.
Askren is looking to control Prince's arms but Prince gets an underhook and turns him. Now Askren has his back to the cage.
Prince misses with a punch on the inside.
Askren has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Prince lands with a light punch inside.
Prince lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Askren or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prince working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Prince lands with a light punch inside.
Askren misses with the head strike.
Askren pressing his opponent against the cage.
Prince swings wildly with an uppercut but Askren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Askren stalls.
Prince escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Askren takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Prince scores with a hook to the body. Askren takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Prince throws a right hand that misses
and Askren counters with a stiff right hand.
Prince staying out of range there.
Prince throws a series of punches but Askren avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prince misses with an uppercut. Askren saw that one coming.
Askren staying out of range there.
Askren misses with a body shot.
Prince misses with the combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prince pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Some bone on bone action there as Askren checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Prince walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Prince throws a series of punches but Askren avoids them all with ease.
Prince misses with an uppercut. Askren saw that one coming.
A jab from Askren finds it's way through Prince's defenses.
Askren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Prince manages to avoid it.
Askren sizes up Prince with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Askren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nasir Prince showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Prince ducks under a wild hook from Askren.
Prince thows a left - swing and a miss!
Prince tries to bum rush Askren with a series of wild strikes but Askren uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Prince tries to keep at a distance but Askren has taken the fight into the clinch.
Askren swings wildly with an uppercut but Prince uses good head movement to avoid it.
Askren lands a left hand that snaps the head of Prince backwards.
Askren misses with the head strike.
Prince lands with a light punch inside.
Prince lands a right hand.
Prince lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prince has a couple of punches blocked by Askren.
Askren misses with a hook to the ribs.
Prince's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Askren struggles to land a body shot inside as Prince controls his hands.
Prince scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren tries a body shot but Prince blocks it.
Askren has a couple of punches blocked by Prince.
Askren struggles to land a body shot inside as Prince controls his hands.
Prince creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Askren.
Askren lands a body shot in the clinch.
Askren lands with a left to the head.
Askren blocks a body shot from Prince.
Askren lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Prince with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Askren avoiding damage.
Askren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Askren scores with a nice short uppercut.
Askren lands an uppercut.
Prince misses with a punch on the inside.
Askren is trying to maintain a safe position but Prince gets an underhook and turns Askren into the cage.
Prince misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Askren.
Askren throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Prince takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Askren.
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!
Prince tries to throw a body punch but Askren avoids it by throwing Prince back against the cage.
Askren scores with a hook to the body.
Askren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Prince misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Askren.
A nice left hand lands by Askren.
Askren lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Prince backwards.
Prince lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Prince misses with the head strike.
Prince tries to work over Askren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Prince misses with a punch on the inside.
Askren pushes Prince back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Askren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Askren misses with a punch to the body.
Prince blocking some punches.
Prince scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Prince is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Prince fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prince's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Prince - that landed with a thud.
Prince misses with some punches.
Askren tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Prince's elbow.
Askren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Prince is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Askren is keeping busy.
A right hand to the body from Prince.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Prince throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Askren blocks it with crossed arms.
Prince throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Askren.
Prince lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A nice left hand lands by Prince.
Prince throws a knee to the head but misses.
Prince takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Prince blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Prince lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Askren backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Askren.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Askren stalling.
Askren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prince working aggressively here.
Prince lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Askren fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Prince.
Askren lands a hook that snaps the head of Prince backwards.
Askren lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Askren tries to throw a body punch but Prince avoids it by throwing Askren back against the cage.
Askren lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Askren tries to throw a body punch but Prince avoids it by throwing Askren back against the cage.
Prince lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Askren backwards.
Jake Askren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jake Askren has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Askren misses with some punches.
Askren pressing his opponent against the cage.
Prince misses with a short punch on the inside.
Askren lands with a right to the head.
Prince lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Prince.
A short uppercut from Prince.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right handed body shot lands from Prince.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jake Askren.
I think Prince has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jake Askren!
After winning the bout, Jake Askren thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Hardman (ranked 2340 p4p, 2144 weight class) and Pohaku Scott (ranked 295 p4p, 274 weight class). Scott has chosen Ukulele Lady- Arlo Guthrie as his entrance music. Pohaku Scott has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Brock Hardman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pohaku Scott!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardman lands an overhand right.
Hardman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Scott misses with a lunging right hand
and Hardman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Scott thinking.
Hardman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Scott throws out a loose jab but Hardman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Scott fails to land with a series of punches.
Hardman lands with a shot to the body.
Hardman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scott manages to avoid it.
Hardman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pohaku Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scott.
Hardman scores with a jab to the head.
 It looks like Pohaku Scott has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardman avoids the head kick by Scott.
A swing and a miss from Scott.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Scott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardman was well out of range. Poor timing from Scott.
Scott jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Scott throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hardman counters with a nice uppercut.
Hardman misses with a body shot.
Hardman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Scott misses with an uppercut
letting Hardman counter with a right hand.
Hardman throws a body punch but Scott moves out of range.
Scott throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hardman counters with a stiff right hand.
Scott swings widly with a right hand
and Hardman counters with a nice body shot.
Scott is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott slips a straight right by Hardman.
Hardman throws a body shot but no joy.
Scott let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
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!
Hardman moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick from Hardman lands but Scott takes it in his stride.
That has opened up Pohaku Scott's cut even more.
Hardman is looking to wear down Scott with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Scott throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hardman, as that shot connected.
 Scott is rocked!
Hardman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hardman cracks Scott with a left hook right on the temple and Scott goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Hardman lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Scott is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brock Hardman!
During a confident post fight interview, Brock Hardman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jim Lahey (ranked 1952 p4p, 2754 weight class) and Kloockz Diesel (ranked 104 p4p, 149 weight class). Jim Lahey could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kloockz Diesel's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Lahey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kloockz Diesel!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lahey moves away from the strike by Diesel.
Diesel misses the jab.
Lahey takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Diesel misses with a double jab.
Lahey takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lahey.
Diesel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lahey.
Lahey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lahey throws a body punch but Diesel moves out of range.
Diesel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lahey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lahey swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lahey keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Diesel lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lahey slips a jab from Diesel.
Lahey throws a lazy right hand but Diesel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diesel looks to throw the jab but Lahey is out of range.
Diesel throws a hook but Lahey avoids it easily.
Lahey scores with a jab.
Lahey tries to clinch there but Diesel circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lahey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diesel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diesel scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
 Lahey is rocked!
Diesel drops Lahey with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Lahey! Diesel dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kloockz Diesel!
Kloockz Diesel thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Jim Lahey was interviewed post fight and said 'This Fuckin SHIT Pirate cheated!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu (ranked 2049 p4p, 2267 weight class) and Tiaoali Lvavatai (ranked 110 p4p, 124 weight class). Fukumitsu's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, YOUNG AND BEAUTIFUL (AIZZO Remix). Lvavatai has chosen You Can Get It If You Really Want as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tiaoali Lvavatai !
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Fukumitsu - just one landing.
Fukumitsu tries to sprawl but Lvavatai drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fukumitsu is trying to stand back up but Lvavatai is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fukumitsu trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Fukumitsu manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Lvavatai keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Lvavatai breaks from the clinch.
Fukumitsu jabs Lvavatai right on the nose. Lvavatai blinks but takes it well.
Lvavatai ducks under a wild hook from Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lvavatai avoids the head kick by Fukumitsu.
Lvavatai gets a double leg takedown into Fukumitsu's guard.
Lvavatai engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lvavatai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fukumitsu wants to stand and escape but Lvavatai is having none of it.
Lvavatai tries to free his leg and advance position but Fukumitsu is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lvavatai with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lvavatai throwing strikes but missing.
Lvavatai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fukumitsu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lvavatai works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lvavatai missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lvavatai sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fukumitsu defending well though.
Lvavatai is trying to control. Fukumitsu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fukumitsu is trying to stand up here but Lvavatai is controlling him well.
Fukumitsu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lvavatai .
Lvavatai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fukumitsu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lvavatai stops Fukumitsu from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lvavatai thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fukumitsu's head.
Lvavatai thows a huge punch but Fukumitsu dodges it nicely.
Lvavatai trying to control from half guard but Fukumitsu is working away.
Lvavatai controlling the action here.
Lvavatai is looking for a kimura here.
Fukumitsu is defending against the submission attempts here by Lvavatai .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lvavatai wants to pass to mount but Fukumitsu is defending the position.
Lvavatai not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fukumitsu wants to get back to his feet.
Lvavatai throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lvavatai thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lvavatai stops Fukumitsu from getting back to his feet.
Lvavatai wants to control but Fukumitsu is keeping him busy.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Good exchange - Fukumitsu coming out on top.
Jab, jab by Fukumitsu - just one landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu misses with a looping right.
Lvavatai is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fukumitsu throws a hook but Lvavatai blocks it.
A head kick misses from Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu throws a big shot that misses.
Lvavatai drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fukumitsu defends it well.
Lvavatai feints and as Fukumitsu raises his hands in defense, Lvavatai changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lvavatai trying to control but Fukumitsu is working from the bottom.
Fukumitsu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lvavatai has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fukumitsu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lvavatai throws a big right hand that misses.
Lvavatai working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lvavatai drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fukumitsu manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lvavatai has Fukumitsu in his guard.
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 Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
A left lands for Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu throws a shot from downtown. Lvavatai moves away and avoids it.
Lvavatai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fukumitsu.
Lvavatai shoots in for a takedown but Fukumitsu shows good takedown defense.
Lvavatai shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lvavatai was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fukumitsu is pushing Lvavatai 's head away, looking to escape. Lvavatai manages to hold on to the position though.
Lvavatai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fukumitsu, who protects the arm well.
Fukumitsu tries to escape but Lvavatai is in control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lvavatai working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Lvavatai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fukumitsu keeps working.
Fukumitsu is pushing Lvavatai 's head away, looking to escape. Lvavatai manages to hold on to the position though.
Fukumitsu explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Fukumitsu throws a nice looking combination but Lvavatai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fukumitsu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lvavatai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fukumitsu is looking to counter punch.
Lvavatai slips under a jab from Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lvavatai shoots in but no luck this time.
Lvavatai shoots for a takedown but Fukumitsu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiaoali Lvavatai .
Lvavatai lands with a hook. Fukumitsu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukumitsu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lvavatai fails to land the takedown.
Lvavatai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fukumitsu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lvavatai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fukumitsu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fukumitsu throws the left hand but Lvavatai avoids the punch easily.
Lvavatai changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lvavatai throws a hook but Fukumitsu avoids it easily.
Lvavatai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Fukumitsu misses the target.
Fukumitsu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Tiaoali Lvavatai has been cut.
Lvavatai defending well as Fukumitsu loads up on a big left hand.
Lvavatai shoots in for a double leg but Fukumitsu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lvavatai ducks under a wild hook from Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu misses with an uppercut. Lvavatai saw that one coming.
Fukumitsu misses with a few strikes there.
Fukumitsu blocks a jab.
Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukumitsu misses with a hook.
Fukumitsu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lvavatai .
Fukumitsu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lvavatai .
Fukumitsu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lvavatai moves away.
Fukumitsu throws a looping overhand right but Lvavatai ducks down to avoid it.
Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lvavatai manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fukumitsu on his heels. He'll look to pass Fukumitsu's guard now, I'm sure.
Lvavatai is looking to work some ground and pound but Fukumitsu has wrist control.
Lvavatai missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lvavatai stops Fukumitsu from standing up.
Lvavatai throws an elbow that misses. Fukumitsu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lvavatai 's guard. Nice move by Fukumitsu!
Fukumitsu stands and steps away. Lvavatai gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukumitsu looks to land a left hand but Lvavatai moved out of range nicely.
Lvavatai with the counter takedown but Fukumitsu avoids it easily.
Fukumitsu wants to slow Lvavatai down by chopping away at his legs.
Lvavatai staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Fukumitsu.
Lvavatai blocks a jab.
Fukumitsu throws a hook to the side of Lvavatai 's head but Lvavatai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lvavatai loads up on a big right hand but Fukumitsu slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Fukumitsu misses.
A nice combination there by Fukumitsu.
Lvavatai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fukumitsu throws a hook but Lvavatai blocks it.
Lvavatai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fukumitsu throws the left hand but Lvavatai avoids the punch easily.
Fukumitsu throws a right and a left that Lvavatai avoids nicely.
Lvavatai fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tiaoali Lvavatai 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Fukumitsu swinging wildly here.
Fukumitsu thuds his right hand into Lvavatai 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fukumitsu throws a lazy right hand but Lvavatai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fukumitsu throws a big shot that misses.
Fukumitsu tries a head kick but it misses.
Fukumitsu connects with a nice looking jab.
Fukumitsu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lvavatai .
Fukumitsu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fukumitsu misses with an uppercut.
Lvavatai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lvavatai lands a glancing blow to the side of Fukumitsu's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lvavatai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fukumitsu misses with a wild combination.
Fukumitsu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lvavatai .
Lvavatai throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukumitsu throws out a loose jab but Lvavatai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lvavatai has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fukumitsu finds it's way round the side to connect with Lvavatai 's head.
Lvavatai misses the jab.
Fukumitsu ducks under a wild hook from Lvavatai .
Fukumitsu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lvavatai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fukumitsu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fukumitsu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lvavatai .
Lvavatai tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lvavatai defending well as Fukumitsu loads up on a big left hand.
A left lands for Lvavatai .
Fukumitsu looks to land a combination but Lvavatai avoids it well.
Fukumitsu misses with a hook. Lvavatai ducked under it nicely.
Lvavatai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lvavatai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fukumitsu misses with a two punch combination.
Fukumitsu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fukumitsu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lvavatai tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fukumitsu defends well and Lvavatai ends up having to push Fukumitsu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukumitsu swings for the body but Lvavatai moves out of range.
Lvavatai is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lvavatai catches Fukumitsu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu is winning the standup battle so far.
Lvavatai misses with a two punch combination.
Fukumitsu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fukumitsu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lvavatai walks into a stiff left hand from Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu throws a lazy right hand but Lvavatai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fukumitsu 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.
Nice defenses there by Lvavatai .
Lvavatai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fukumitsu throwing a counter right hand but Lvavatai manages to avoid it.
Lvavatai shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fukumitsu pinned against the cage. Fukumitsu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fukumitsu throws the left hand but Lvavatai avoids the punch easily.
Lvavatai ducks under a wild hook from Fukumitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lvavatai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lvavatai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lvavatai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fukumitsu's head.
Fukumitsu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lvavatai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fukumitsu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fukumitsu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fukumitsu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lvavatai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lvavatai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lvavatai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lvavatai drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fukumitsu defends it well.
Fukumitsu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fukumitsu looks to throw a body kick
and Lvavatai counters with a shoot takedown. Fukumitsu fights it but they end up in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fukumitsu is looking to stand up but Lvavatai isn't so interested in that idea.
Tiaoali Lvavatai has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lvavatai stands up from Fukumitsu's guard - Lvavatai perhaps looking for a knockout.
Fukumitsu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lvavatai misses with a looping left.
Lvavatai feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lvavatai decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nice uppercut there from Lvavatai .
A slow jab from Fukumitsu misses its intended target.
Lvavatai lands with a straight right. Fukumitsu didn't see that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Lvavatai misses the target.
Lvavatai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lvavatai lands a head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lvavatai drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A jab from Fukumitsu misses.
Tiaoali Lvavatai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fukumitsu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lvavatai can do to turn this around?
Fukumitsu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fukumitsu, 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Valdez (ranked 1781 p4p, 2874 weight class) and Lou Gotch (ranked 93 p4p, 154 weight class). Valdez comes to the cage accompanied by Accept - Balls to the Wall. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fernando Valdez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lou Gotch!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gotch dives in for a single leg takedown but Valdez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Valdez drives through with a takedown into Gotch's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gotch throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gotch has momentary wrist control but Valdez slips an elbow through the middle.
Valdez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Valdez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gotch wants to sweep but no luck.
Gotch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Valdez manages to get himself to full guard.
Gotch pushes down on Valdez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Valdez wants to improve his position but Gotch is controlling well.
Gotch is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotch not doing much here.
Gotch seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Valdez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gotch takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Valdez wants to control but Gotch is keeping busy.
Gotch stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gotch wants to free his trapped foot but Valdez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gotch prevents Valdez from improving his position.
Gotch controlling the pace.
Gotch is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Valdez is just riding it out for now. Gotch eventually gives up the hold.
Valdez is refusing to be controlled, as Gotch sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotch is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Valdez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gotch uses his free foot to push down on Valdez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Valdez.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gotch goes for an armbar but he's not got it Valdez turns into him and now he's in Gotch's guard.
Gotch controls Valdez momentarily but Valdez frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gotch working for a triangle but Valdez defends it easily.
Valdez trying to control the position from guard on top but Gotch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valdez landing with the ground and pound.
Gotch avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gotch is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Valdez is aware though and is defending well.
Valdez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
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 Fernando Valdez will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gotch gets caught flat footed, as Valdez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fernando Valdez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gotch is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Valdez postures up.
Valdez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gotch wants to sweep but no luck.
Valdez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gotch escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Valdez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gotch is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Valdez rolls with it to try and escape but Gotch cranks on the arm and Valdez is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lou Gotch!
An out of breath Lou Gotch thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Fernando Valdez had this to say: 'not sure if the ref jumped in too quick or the judges got it wrong but my disgraceful loss is owed to one of those.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dmitri Kersikov (ranked 914 p4p, 1707 weight class) and Rapido Nadadora (ranked 126 p4p, 217 weight class). Kersikov comes into the arena with Builder - Her Voice (Headhunterz Remix) blaring out of the sound system. Dmitri Kersikov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rapido Nadadora'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 4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dmitri Kersikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rapido Nadadora!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Nadadora misses.
Kersikov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kersikov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kersikov connects with an inside leg kick.
Nadadora tries to clinch but Kersikov is having none of it.
Nadadora has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kersikov.
Nadadora throws a series of punches but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov scores with a shot to the body.
Kersikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kersikov forces Nadadora back against the cage and clinches.
Kersikov lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov working aggressively here.
Nadadora looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kersikov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nadadora throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
Kersikov effectively controlling the action here.
Kersikov lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kersikov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nadadora.
Nadadora is trying to force a seperation but Kersikov has the dominant position.
Kersikov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kersikov keeps control of Nadadora as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kersikov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nadadora blocks an uppercut.
Kersikov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nadadora breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nadadora rushes Kersikov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nadadora blocks a body shot from Kersikov.
Nadadora wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nadadora is trying to break free.
Nadadora working aggressively here.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
Kersikov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Kersikov.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kersikov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nadadora's efforts to push away.
Kersikov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nadadora working hard to break the clinch.
Kersikov lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nadadora misses with the head strike.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
Kersikov working aggressively here.
Nadadora wants to break free but Kersikov has control.
Nadadora misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nadadora blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nadadora wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kersikov has him pressed against the cage.
Kersikov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nadadora tries to throw a body punch but Kersikov avoids it by throwing Nadadora back against the cage.
Kersikov lands with a left to the head.
Nadadora wants to get back to striking at distance but Kersikov won't allow it.
Kersikov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nadadora is trying to break free.
Nadadora is leaning against Kersikov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kersikov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nadadora is looking to break free of the clinch but Kersikov has double underhooks.
Nadadora tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Nadadora.
Kersikov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nadadora's efforts to push away.
Come on Kersikov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nadadora is trying to force a seperation but Kersikov has the dominant position.
Kersikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kersikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nadadora blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kersikov.
Nadadora has had enough of the clinch but Kersikov keeps him there for the moment.
Nadadora escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nadadora misses with a two punch combination.
Nadadora throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kersikov.
That kick from Kersikov tenderised Nadadora's leg. Nadadora is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kersikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nadadora lands a two punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Nadadora.
Nadadora fails to land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nadadora has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kersikov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nadadora scores with a three punch combo!
Kersikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Nadadora is just out of range.
It seemed like Nadadora was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kersikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kersikov connects with a leg kick.
Kersikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nadadora has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nadadora scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Dmitri Kersikov has been cut.
Nadadora tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kersikov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nadadora throws a right hand that Kersikov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kersikov also avoids with ease.
Nadadora's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kersikov feints and then cracks Nadadora's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nadadora down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kersikov. That's going to slow Nadadora down.
Nadadora clinches up against the cage.
Kersikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kersikov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nadadora.
Kersikov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kersikov lands with a right to the head.
Nadadora is trying to push Kersikov away but Kersikov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kersikov misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitri Kersikov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dmitri Kersikov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nadadora keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Kersikov.
Kersikov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kersikov lands with a nice body punch.
Nadadora throws a right hand that Kersikov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kersikov also avoids with ease.
Rapido Nadadora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nadadora on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kersikov is looking to wear down Nadadora with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nadadora lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nadadora.
Kersikov takes one on the button.
Kersikov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov scores with a jab. Nadadora acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kersikov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Kersikov. Those never looked like landing.
Kersikov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nadadora throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kersikov counters with a good low kick that Nadadora was not able to check.
Nadadora misses with a few strikes there.
Kersikov is looking to counter the offense by Nadadora and move into the clinch.
A jab lands there for Kersikov.
Nadadora throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kersikov counters by clinching up.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kersikov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Kersikov.
Kersikov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kersikov lands a left hand.
Kersikov scores with a shoulder strike.
Kersikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nadadora can do to turn this around?
Nadadora working aggressively here.
Kersikov is struggling to control the position.
Nadadora pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nadadora has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kersikov.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kersikov. That's going to slow Nadadora down.
Nadadora looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range.
Kersikov throws a body punch but Nadadora moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kersikov.
Nadadora drops his hands momentarily and Kersikov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nadadora looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range.
As Nadadora tries to get set, Kersikov tries to push him back and clinch up but Nadadora manages to avoid the attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov scores with a hook to the body. Nadadora takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nadadora is looking to clinch but Kersikov is avoiding it.
Kersikov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nadadora.
Nadadora loads up on a big right hand but Kersikov slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov throws a series of punches but Nadadora moves out of range.
Nadadora throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov lands a glancing blow to the side of Nadadora's head.
Nadadora misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nadadora throws a series of punches but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kersikov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nadadora crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kersikov - the referee stops the clock and Nadadora gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kersikov. Nadadora manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nadadora rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kersikov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kersikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov throws a good cross that connects.
Kersikov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nadadora throws a nice looking combination but Kersikov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nadadora throws a combination that misses
and Kersikov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kersikov has taken the fight to the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Kersikov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nadadora is trying to break free.
Kersikov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nadadora backwards.
Kersikov pushes Nadadora back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov lands an uppercut.
Kersikov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nadadora wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nadadora is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nadadora takes a shot to the head.
Nadadora tries to circle away but Kersikov has him pinned against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Kersikov.
Nadadora looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Still in the clinch, Kersikov scores with a nice short uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Nadadora's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dmitri Kersikov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Nadadora fails to land.
The referee calls for Kersikov to work.
Kersikov pushes Nadadora back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nadadora pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kersikov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nadadora's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nadadora misses with a double jab
and Kersikov counters with a nice body kick.
Kersikov throws a leg kick which misses Nadadora's front leg but catches the back leg as Nadadora tries to avoid it.
Kersikov scores with a jab. Nadadora acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kersikov connects with a body shot that sends Nadadora's belly button to the back.
A left lands for Kersikov.
Nadadora stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kersikov.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kersikov.
Nadadora throws a right and a left that Kersikov avoids nicely.
Rapido Nadadora is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nadadora lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kersikov circles away quickly and effectively.
Nadadora stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kersikov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kersikov moves into the clinch successfully.
Kersikov tries a body shot but Nadadora blocks it.
Kersikov digs a right hand underneath Nadadora's ribcage. Nadadora let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitri Kersikov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dmitri Kersikov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kersikov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nadadora on the side of the head.
Kersikov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nadadora takes one on the button.
A big right from Nadadora misses.
Dmitri Kersikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kersikov throws a body punch but Nadadora moves out of range.
Nadadora misses with a body shot.
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nadadora's sensitive parts.
Kersikov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nadadora throws a combination that misses
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kersikov!
Kersikov scores with a jab to the body.
Nadadora takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nadadora misses with a series of wild punches.
Nadadora misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nadadora.
Nadadora throws out a counter right but Kersikov avoids it with no problem.
Kersikov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kersikov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nadadora under the eye.
Kersikov connects with an inside leg kick.
Kersikov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nadadora has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kersikov.
Nadadora misses with a wild combination.
Nadadora tries to bum rush Kersikov with a series of wild strikes but Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nadadora takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kersikov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nadadora just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nadadora takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice leg kick from Kersikov, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Nadadora throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kersikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Rapido Nadadora has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nadadora has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kersikov connects with an inside leg kick.
Kersikov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nadadora's sensitive parts.
Kersikov scores with the left hand. Nadadora knows he should have avoided that one.
Nadadora misses with a two punch combination.
Kersikov works Nadadora's body with a nice hook.
Kersikov clinches with his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by Kersikov.
Nadadora takes a shot to the head.
Kersikov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nadadora backwards.
Kersikov lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
Kersikov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kersikov prevents Nadadora from breaking the clinch.
Kersikov lands a hook that snaps the head of Nadadora backwards.
Nadadora working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kersikov lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nadadora wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kersikov pushes Nadadora back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Kersikov.
Nadadora is rocked!
Kersikov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nadadora up against the cage.
Nadadora is still on wobbly legs! Can Kersikov finish him?
Kersikov stalling in the clinch.
Kersikov gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Nadadora seems to have recovered his senses.
Nadadora wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kersikov tries a body shot but Nadadora blocks it.
Kersikov gets through Nadadora's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nadadora blocking some punches.
Kersikov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nadadora wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kersikov has him pressed against the cage.
Kersikov working aggressively here.
Nadadora blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kersikov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kersikov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kersikov blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nadadora misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kersikov.
Kersikov looking to slow down the pace here.
Kersikov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov has Nadadora pressed against the cage, preventing Nadadora from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kersikov lands with a left to the head.
Kersikov lands an uppercut.
Nadadora wants to get back to striking at distance but Kersikov won't allow it.
Come on Kersikov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nadadora looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kersikov.
Kersikov blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Kersikov on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kersikov.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kersikov lands with a short shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dmitri Kersikov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kersikov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmitri Kersikov!
During a confident post fight interview, Dmitri Kersikov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitali Kersikov I I (ranked 926 p4p, 1025 weight class) and Anthony Lalime (ranked 124 p4p, 140 weight class). Kersikov I I's entrance music is Sefa & Mr. Ivex - LSD Problem. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vitali Kersikov I I!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Anthony Lalime!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov I I misses with a head kick.
Lalime tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lalime misses with an uppercut. Kersikov I I saw that one coming.
Kersikov I I went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A jab from Lalime finds it's way through Kersikov I I's defenses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lalime. Kersikov I I does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kersikov I I uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lalime.
Kersikov I I has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kersikov I I motions for Lalime to come forward. Kersikov I I throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov I I misses with a hook. Lalime ducked under it nicely.
Lalime throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kersikov I I stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lalime darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lalime closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Kersikov I I.
Lalime tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kersikov I I is struggling to control the position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kersikov I I creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov I I working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lalime comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Vitali Kersikov I I has been cut.
Kersikov I I misses with some punches.
Kersikov I I prevents a body shot from Lalime.
Kersikov I I swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kersikov I I can't find room to land a body shot as Lalime controls the action.
Lalime misses with the head strike.
Lalime tries to work over Kersikov I I's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lalime misses with some punches.
Kersikov I I missing with knees to the body.
Lalime is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lalime tries a body shot but Kersikov I I blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lalime.
Kersikov I I avoiding damage.
Kersikov I I escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lalime throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov I I throws a low kick but Lalime moves out of range easily.
Lalime is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kersikov I I uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lalime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lalime tries to move into range but Kersikov I I moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kersikov I I tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lalime is able to avoid easily.
Kersikov I I doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kersikov I I with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lalime throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kersikov I I counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov I I fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kersikov I I thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kersikov I I throws a body kick that misses.
Lalime tries to counter with a clinch but Kersikov I I shakes him off and moves away.
Lalime gets a clinch.
Lalime misses with the head strike.
Lalime misses with a punch on the inside.
Kersikov I I misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lalime blocking some punches.
A short right from Lalime on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov I I throws a head punch that misses.
Kersikov I I pushes Lalime back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lalime has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kersikov I I seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lalime can turn it around.
Lalime working aggressively here.
Lalime tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lalime's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kersikov I I takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kersikov I I gets through Lalime's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kersikov I I slowing the pace effectively.
Lalime lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kersikov I I.
Lalime throws a punch but it's blocked by Kersikov I I.
Lalime swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lalime working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kersikov I I scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kersikov I I throws a head punch that misses.
Lalime tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lalime lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kersikov I I backwards.
Lalime misses with an elbow over the top.
Lalime lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kersikov I I backwards.
Lalime blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lalime.
Kersikov I I misses with some punches.
Kersikov I I looking to stall.
Kersikov I I can't find room to land a body shot as Lalime controls the action.
Lalime misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lalime lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kersikov I I backwards.
A shot in the inside from Lalime.
Kersikov I I leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kersikov I I lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Lalime.
Lalime misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anthony Lalime will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vitali Kersikov I I's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kersikov I I catches Lalime with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kersikov I I feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lalimes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lalime is rocked!
Kersikov I I drops Lalime with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lalime looks back up at him and smiles so Kersikov I I waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Lalime is still on wobbly legs! Can Kersikov I I finish him?
Kersikov I I knocks out Lalime with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Kersikov I I before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Kersikov I I picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vitali Kersikov I I!
Vitali Kersikov I I 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 Gwynn Evans (ranked 754 p4p, 685 weight class) and Gustav Harakka (ranked 109 p4p, 97 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gwynn Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gustav Harakka!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harakka closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Harakka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Evans has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A frustrated look appears on Evans's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Harakka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Evans is trying to push Harakka away but Harakka has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Evans is trying to break free.
Evans lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Evans manages to break the clinch.
Harakka blocks the body kick.
Harakka shapes to counter with a head kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Evans, as that shot connected.
Evans tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harakka was well out of range. Poor timing from Evans.
Harakka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Evans throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Evans dips to his left and cracks Harakka with an uppercut!
A low kick from Evans misses
and Harakka counters with a 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!
Evans throws a hook to the side of Harakka's head but Harakka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Evans throws a leg kick which misses Harakka's front leg but catches the back leg as Harakka tries to avoid it.
Evans throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Harakka counters with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Harakka. That's going to slow Evans down.
Gwynn Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evans throws a series of punches but Harakka avoids them all with ease.
Harakka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A left lands for Evans.
Harakka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Harakka on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Harakka takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Evans loads up on a big right hand but Harakka slips the punch.
Harakka was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Harakka moves out of range as Evans strikes.
Harakka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Harakka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Evans is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Evans throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Evans connects with an inside leg kick.
Evans tries to score with a low kick but Harakka moves his leg out of the way.
Evans lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Evans throws a hook but Harakka avoids it easily.
Evans tries a head kick but it misses.
Harakka lands a jab to the head.
Evans shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Harakka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Evans scores with a jab.
A low kick from Evans is predictable there
and Harakka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harakka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Evans.
Harakka throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Evans throws a hook but Harakka blocks it.
Harakka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A leg kick checked by Evans.
Harakka throws a hook to the side of Evans's head but Evans sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice inside leg kick there by Evans. That's going to slow Harakka down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Harakka avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Evans throws a push kick but Harakka slaps the foot to one side.
Harakka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Evans punishes Harakka's body with a nice straight punch.
Evans swings away with a body shot that misses
and Harakka counters with a low kick, right behind Evans 's knee.
Harakka moves out of range of the strikes.
Harakka avoids the head kick by Evans.
Harakka lands a big head kick that sends Evans tumbling to the mat! Harakka takes a step backwards and waves Evans back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Evans is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harakka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Evans. Evans obviously looking to wear him down.
Harakka moves out of range of the strikes.
A leg kick checked by Evans.
Evans moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Evans works the jab nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Harakka.
Harakka moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Harakka misses with a wild body shot.
Harakka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Evans moves away.
Evans fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harakka manages to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Evans.
Evans throws a looping overhand right but Harakka ducks down to avoid it.
Evans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Evans throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Evans moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHarakka.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harakka throws a series of punches but Evans avoids them all with ease.
Harakka connects with a single shot there.
Harakka works the jab nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gustav Harakka will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Evans lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Harakka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Evans swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Harakka is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Evans listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Harakka tries to land a leg kick but Evans saw it coming and moves away.
Harakka misses with an uppercut
and Evans counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harakka has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Evans finds it's way round the side to connect with Harakka's head.
Evans slips under a jab from Harakka.
A slapping leg kick lands for Evans.
Evans is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans lands with a thumping leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Evans.
A countering left hand to the body from Harakka misses.
Evans throws a leg kick but Harakka sees it coming and moves out of range.
Evans lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans lands a jab.
A head kick misses from Harakka.
Evans scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Evans throws a solid leg kick but Harakka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Evans.
Harakka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Evans.
Harakka checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A countering left hand to the body from Harakka misses.
Evans works Harakka's body with a nice hook.
Harakka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harakka flicks out a counter leg kick but Evans steps away.
Harakka connects with a right hand. Evans shakes it off.
Evans throws a leg kick which misses Harakka's front leg but catches the back leg as Harakka tries to avoid it.
Harakka lands a big head kick that sends Evans to the canvas! Harakka follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gustav Harakka!
Gustav Harakka decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau (ranked 511 p4p, 564 weight class) and Raminus Polus (ranked 75 p4p, 84 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raminus Polus!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polus throws a hook but Costeau avoids it easily.
Costeau missing with a left hand there. Polus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Polus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Costeau throws out the jab.
Costeau checks a leg kick nicely.
Polus ducks under a wild hook from Costeau.
Costeau stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Costeau wants it to stay on the feet.
Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Costeau throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Polus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Polus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Costeau.
Good work by Costeau as he checks the leg kick.
Polus misses with a low kick as Costeau jumps back.
Costeau is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Polus ducks under a wild hook from Costeau.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polus takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Raminus Polus has been cut.
Polus rushes Costeau and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Costeau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Polus slips under a jab from Costeau.
Costeau throws out a loose jab but Polus uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Polus. That's going to slow Costeau down.
Costeau misses the shot to the body.
And Polus tries to counter it with a takedown but Costeau pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Polus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Costeau.
Polus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Costeau smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Costeau takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Polus with a nice calf kick.
Costeau takes a swing at Polus's ribcage but misses.
Polus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Costeau stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Polus moves out of range as Costeau strikes.
Polus scores with a body shot.
Polus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Costeau swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Polus ducks under a wild hook from Costeau.
And Polus tries to counter it with a takedown but Costeau pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Polus lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Costeau jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Costeau throws a hook but Polus blocks it.
Polus ducks under a wild hook from Costeau.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Polus misses the target.
Polus dives in and grabs Costeau's left leg, looking for a takedown. Costeau pushes down on Polus's head and hops out.
Polus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raminus Polus.
Polus thumps Costeau with a low kick.
Polus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fight stays on the outside here - Polus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Costeau swings for the body but Polus moves out of range.
Polus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from Polus.
Polus swings wildly with an uppercut but Costeau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Costeau lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Polus misses with a punch on the inside.
Costeau breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costeau bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Polus's head backwards.
Costeau throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Polus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Polus missing with a left hand there. Costeau was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Costeau throws a jab when Polus was well out of range.
Polus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Costeau moves away.
Costeau has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Polus.
Costeau looks to land a left hand but Polus moved out of range nicely.
Costeau is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Some bone on bone action there as Costeau checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Polus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Costeau dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Costeau misses its intended target.
Costeau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Costeau misses.
Polus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Polus closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Costeau quickly recovers to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Polus is pressing down on Costeau's thigh, looking to free his foot. Costeau is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polus is working for a kimura but Costeau is defending it quite comfortably.
Costeau is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Costeau is doing well to control the position and prevent Polus from advancing to side control.
Costeau is not content to let Polus control the position.
Polus seems to be working for a kimura but Costeau defends the submission attempt.
Polus passes the guard and advances to mount!
Polus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Costeau is looking to escape.
Polus avoids the attempt from Costeau to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Raminus Polus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Raminus Polus's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Costeau misses with a body shot.
Polus throws a sloppy body shot
and Polus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Costeau misses.
Polus drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Costeau defends it well.
Costeau throws a jab but it's blocked by Polus.
Polus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the liver by Polus. Beautiful body shot.
Polus slips a straight right by Costeau.
Costeau loads up on a big right hand but Polus slips the punch.
Polus with the counter takedown but Costeau avoids it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Polus is looking to score with low kicks.
Polus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Costeau swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Costeau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Polus moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polus darts in looking for a takedown but Costeau gets double underhooks and turns Polus into the cage.
Costeau avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Costeau looks to score with a jab to the body but Polus is just out of range.
Polus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Polus shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polus looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Costeau trying to hold on to Polus's head to control him but Polus postures up.
Polus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Costeau is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Costeau is defending against the submission attempts here by Polus.
Polus seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Costeau works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Costeau not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Polus trying to control the position from guard on top but Costeau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Polus looking to pass the guard.
Polus forces his way into half guard.
Costeau is trying to stand up here but Polus is controlling him well.
Polus is pressing down on Costeau's thigh, looking to free his foot. Costeau is holding on for now.
Costeau keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Costeau is trying to stand back up but Polus is controlling him
Well, if Polus is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza Yum. Can't wait.
Costeau is concentrating on defense, preventing Polus from advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costeau moves into full guard.
Polus stops Costeau from standing up.
Costeau controls Polus momentarily but Polus frees himself.
Polus works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Polus seems to be working for a kimura but Costeau defends the submission attempt.
Costeau is trying to stand.
Costeau blocking the ground and pound attempt from Polus.
Costeau is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Polus scores with a couple of nice shots.
Costeau is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Polus is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Polus trying to control but Costeau is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costeau wants to hold on but Polus pushes him away.
Polus looking to finish with strikes here!
Costeau is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Polus looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Polus unloads with some shots from mount but Costeau bucks and avoids them well.
Polus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Costeau is looking to escape.
Polus working for a submission but Costeau is keeping him at bay.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Polus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Polus takes Costeau's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Costeau is in trouble.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raminus Polus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Raminus Polus's cut.
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 swing and a miss from Costeau.
Costeau scores with a hook to the body. Polus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Costeau misses with a hook.
Polus is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Costeau rather than just go for the knockout.
Costeau has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Polus.
Costeau checks a low kick from Polus.
Costeau misses with an uppercut.
Costeau cracks Polus with a right hand to the side of the head.
Costeau misses the jab.
Costeau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Polus.
Costeau cracks Polus with a good jab.
Polus scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polus moves forwards but Costeau connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Polus wants to land a leg kick but Costeau is out of range.
Costeau throws a big shot that misses.
Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau is winning the standup battle so far.
Costeau cracks Polus with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Costeau throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costeau throws a looping overhand right but Polus ducks down to avoid it.
Costeau lands a slapping body shot.
Polus tries to close the distance and clinch but Costeau swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Costeau appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Polus ducks right into an uppercut from Costeau.
Polus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Costeau throws out the jab.
Costeau on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Polus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Costeau.
Polus moves out of range of the strikes.
Polus is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Costeau lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Costeau.
Polus slips a jab from Costeau.
Polus throws a hook but Costeau avoids it easily.
Costeau drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Costeau thows a left - swing and a miss!
Polus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Costeau at a distance.
Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raminus Polus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Polus throws a low kick, looking for Costeau's leg but Costeau calmly moves out of range.
Polus avoids the body shot from Costeau.
Costeau checks the leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Polus.
Polus bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Raminus Polus has got the better of the ground game so far.
A lull in the action here as Polus stalls from top position.
Polus is continuing to stall.
Costeau is looking for a sweep.
Polus is looking to take a break and control but Costeau is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Polus in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costeau is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Polus controlling from side mount.
Polus's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Polus has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Polus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Costeau keeps working.
Costeau is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Polus has just dragged him back down to the mat.
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.
Costeau holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Polus is looking to take a break and control but Costeau is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Costeau pushes Polus away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Polus gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Costeau is looking to reverse the position.
The referee asks Polus politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Polus prefers to stall for the moment though.
Polus working away.
Polus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Costeau keeps working.
Costeau throws Polus to one side and escapes!
Costeau takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Costeau throws out a loose jab but Polus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Polus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Polus has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raminus Polus!
After winning the bout, Raminus Polus thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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