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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Gallos (ranked 6194 p4p, 5616 weight class) and Andres Bonifacio (ranked 252 p4p, 242 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Bonifacio's choice of entrance music: Don't Stop Me Now- Queen. The key to victory for Oscar Gallos has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Gallos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andres Bonifacio!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonifacio misses with a two punch combination.
Gallos throws a hook to the side of Bonifacio's head but Bonifacio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bonifacio slips a straight right by Gallos.
Gallos lands a really nice looking cross but Bonifacio seems unphased.
Bonifacio moves out of range as Gallos strikes.
It seemed like Bonifacio was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gallos takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gallos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gallos throws out the jab.
Gallos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bonifacio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gallos.
The fighters circling - Gallos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bonifacio is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gallos with a body shot.
Gallos lands with a nice combination. Bonifacio backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gallos misses with a few strikes there.
Gallos throws a hook to the side of Bonifacio's head but Bonifacio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gallos slips a jab from Bonifacio.
Oscar Gallos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gallos misses with a straight left.
Gallos moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Gallos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bonifacio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bonifacio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bonifacio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gallos.
Gallos has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Bonifacio blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallos throws the left hand but Bonifacio avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Bonifacio misses.
A swing and a miss from Gallos.
Bonifacio lands a jab to the nose.
A big right from Bonifacio misses.
Bonifacio moves away from the strike by Gallos.
Gallos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Bonifacio as he connects with a hook.
Bonifacio throws a hook to the side of Gallos's head but Gallos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gallos throws an overhand right that lands on Bonifacio's shoulder, as Bonifacio tries to avoid the shot.
Gallos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bonifacio lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bonifacio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gallos.
Gallos shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bonifacio moves away from the strike by Gallos.
Gallos throws a body shot but no joy.
Bonifacio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gallos is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gallos takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
 Gallos is rocked!
Gallos ducks under a wild hook from Bonifacio.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gallos missing with a left hand there. Bonifacio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Bonifacio misses.
Gallos fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bonifacio just manages to avoid it.
Gallos scores with the left hand. Bonifacio knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gallos. Gallos circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bonifacio slips a jab from Gallos.
A little jabbing left from Bonifacio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gallos lands a slapping body shot.
Gallos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oh Gallos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bonifacio misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Gallos misses its intended target.
Gallos misses with a looping right.
Bonifacio lands with a good body shot.
Gallos looks to throw the jab but Bonifacio is out of range.
Gallos throws out a loose jab but Bonifacio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot by Bonifacio.
Bonifacio walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Gallos drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Bonifacio swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Gallos's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andres Bonifacio!
An out of breath and clearly excited Andres Bonifacio thanked Voodoo Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Osazi Okon (ranked 5318 p4p, 5874 weight class) and Levi Badney (ranked 509 p4p, 532 weight class). Levi Badney is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Osazi Okon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Levi Badney!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okon feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Badney sprawling to the canvas! Badney rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Okon finish him?!
 It looks like Levi Badney has been cut.
Badney looks to land a left hand but Okon moved out of range nicely.
Badney uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okon.
Badney pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Okon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Badney.
Okon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Badney misses with a hook. Okon ducked under it nicely.
Badney fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Okon on the side of the head.
Badney moves out of range of the strikes.
Okon throws a looping overhand right but Badney ducks down to avoid it.
Okon throws a hook to the side of Badney's head but Badney sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Badney bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Badney misses the jab.
Badney swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Okon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Badney was well out of range. Poor timing from Okon.
Okon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Badney.
Badney throws a low kick but Okon avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Badney misses the target.
Okon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Okon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Badney.
Badney misses with a looping right.
Okon misses with an uppercut. Badney saw that one coming.
Okon walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badney displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okon throws out the jab.
Okon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Badney. Badney circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Okon throws a jab when Badney was well out of range.
Okon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Badney stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big right from Badney misses.
Badney loads up on a big right hand but Okon slips the punch.
Okon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheers as Badney lands an impressive looking overhand right. Okon doesn't seem phased though.
Okon throws a shot from downtown. Badney moves away and avoids it.
Badney thows a left - swing and a miss!
Badney connects with a nice looking jab.
Okon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Okon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Badney throws out the jab.
Okon jabs Badney to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Levi Badney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Badney bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Okon lands with a hook. Badney tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Okon throws a hook to the side of Badney's head but Badney sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Badney loads up on a big right hand but Okon slips the punch.
Okon drops Badney with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Badney looks back up at him and smiles so Okon waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
 Badney is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badney misses with a straight right.
Badney is still on wobbly legs! Can Okon finish him?
Okon cracks Badney with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Badney looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Okon finish him?
A swing and a miss from Badney.
Okon is looking to counter the offense by Badney and move into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okon. Badney does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Badney misses.
Okon feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Badney sprawling to the canvas! Badney rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Okon finish him?!
Okon lands a brutal uppercut that launches Badney off his feet! Badney tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Osazi Okon!
A very excited looking Osazi Okon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fung Hao Ming (ranked 4190 p4p, 5831 weight class) and Sambo Sam (ranked 443 p4p, 531 weight class). Hao Ming comes to the cage accompanied by Long Arirang. This should be a great matchup!
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fung Hao Ming!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sambo Sam!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hao Ming tries to clinch but Sam moves out of range.
Hao Ming tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sam swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hao Ming throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hao Ming has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sam.
Hao Ming swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hao Ming tries to clinch up.
Sam changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sam throws out a loose jab but Hao Ming uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sam throws a body shot but no joy.
Hao Ming has closed the distance and engaged Sam in a clinch.
Sam looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hao Ming works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hao Ming gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Sambo Sam has been cut.
Sam has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hao Ming after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sam fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fung Hao Ming has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sambo Sam.
A short right from Hao Ming.
Sam takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hao Ming will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sam up against the cage.
Sam tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hao Ming smiles and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sam throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sam shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hao Ming pinned against the cage. Hao Ming gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hao Ming tries to clinch up but Sam circles away and keeps his distance.
Sam is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hao Ming sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sam displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hao Ming throws out the jab.
Sam avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sam swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sam circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hao Ming wants to clinch.
Sam tries to clinch but Hao Ming is having none of it.
Hao Ming appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sam tries to close the distance and clinch but Hao Ming swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hao Ming swats away the attempt to clinch by Sam.
Sam is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sam changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hao Ming tries to avoid it but Sam manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hao Ming to the ground. Hao Ming escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hao Ming closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hao Ming's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fung Hao Ming is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sam tries to close the distance and clinch but Hao Ming swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Hao Ming on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sam closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sam is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hao Ming has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sam 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hao Ming tries to kick Sam off but Sam keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hao Ming blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sam.
Sam is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sam wants to work for an arm triangle but Hao Ming is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sam is keen to just control but Hao Ming is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sam prevents Hao Ming from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sam trying to mount his opponent but Hao Ming defends it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hao Ming is staying active underneath Sam, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hao Ming tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Sam manages to move to mount!
Hao Ming is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Hao Ming is squirming around, avoiding Sam's attempts to control the action.
Sam fails to take his opponent's back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hao Ming wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
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 Fung Hao Ming will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sambo Sam's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hao Ming doesn't manage to clinch there - Sam circles away.
Sam scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hao Ming is looking to escape.
Hao Ming is refusing to be controlled, as Sam sits in half guard.
Hao Ming is trying to stand back up but Sam is controlling him
Sam is trying to control the action in half guard but Hao Ming is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sam wants to pass to mount but Hao Ming is defending the position.
Hao Ming wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam is stalling here. Hao Ming is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sam seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hao Ming has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Hao Ming working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hao Ming tries to stand but Sam is controlling his head.
Hao Ming has control of an arm but Sam manages to advance to Hao Ming's back!
Sam is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hao Ming is defending well though. Sam let's go of the attempt for now.
Hao Ming preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sam.
Hao Ming fending off the submission attempt from Sam.
Hao Ming trying to get back to his feet but Sam is in full control for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hao Ming staying busy and making it hard for Sam to control.
Sam softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Sam working for a choke but Hao Ming is defending well.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Sam's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Hao Ming is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Sam has his opponent's back but Hao Ming is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Sam.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sam keeps the fight on the outside.
Hao Ming has closed the distance and engaged Sam in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sam tries to pull guard but Hao Ming holds him up against the cage and eventually Sam drops back down to his feet.
Hao Ming is struggling to control the position.
Sam tries to pull guard but Hao Ming won't allow it.
Hao Ming lands a good knee to the midsection. Sam won't want to take too many of those.
Sam tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fung Hao Ming has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sambo Sam.
Hao Ming gets underhooks to prevent Sam's takedown attempt.
Sam misses with an elbow over the top.
Hao Ming scores with a hook to the body.
Hao Ming stalling in the clinch.
Sam has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hao Ming avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've been informed that Sam has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hao Ming gets underhooks to prevent Sam's takedown attempt.
Hao Ming tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Come on Hao Ming - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hao Ming taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hao Ming leaning against his opponent.
Hao Ming lands with a light punch inside.
Hao Ming manages to break the clinch.
Hao Ming moves into the clinch successfully.
Hao Ming scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice elbow from Hao Ming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hao Ming stalls.
Sam fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hao Ming lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sam backwards.
Hao Ming landing knees to the body.
Hao Ming scores with a shoulder strike.
Hao Ming throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sams head.
Hao Ming scores with a shot to the side of Sam's head.
Hao Ming taking a breather.
Hao Ming leaning against his opponent.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Hao Ming for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fung Hao Ming dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sambo Sam's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sam moves to clinch but Hao Ming breaks away
and Hao Ming counters with a left to the body.
A punch combination from Sam misses.
Hao Ming closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sam is trying to pull guard but Hao Ming has him pressed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hao Ming prevents the takedown attempt.
Hao Ming lands a nice uppercut.
Sam has Hao Ming pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hao Ming manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fung Hao Ming has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sambo Sam.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam is trying to pull guard but Hao Ming turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sam is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hao Ming to keep the fight standing.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hao Ming as Sam tries to tie him up.
Good body shot from Hao Ming.
Hao Ming throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hao Ming misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sam.
Sam is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hao Ming to keep the fight standing.
Sam tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hao Ming smiles and moves away.
Hao Ming has closed the distance and engaged Sam in a clinch.
Hao Ming lands a left hand.
Sam tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hao Ming just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sam tries to pull guard but Hao Ming forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sam has had enough of the clinch but Hao Ming keeps him there for the moment.
Hao Ming pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hao Ming lands an uppercut.
Hao Ming stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sam drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hao Ming pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hao Ming fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hao Ming fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hao Ming staying out of range there.
Nice shot lands for Hao Ming.
Sam fails with the takedown.
Hao Ming lands a glancing blow to the side of Sam's head.
Sam drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hao Ming is trying to buck Sam off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hao Ming prevents Sam from improving position.
Sam goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hao Ming rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sam's guard! Nice work there by Hao Ming!
Sam is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hao Ming is aware though and is defending well.
Sam is working an open guard so Hao Ming takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hao Ming drives through and clinches with Sam against the cage.
Sambo Sam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sam being controlled against the cage.
Sam tries to pull guard but Hao Ming holds him up against the cage and eventually Sam drops back down to his feet.
Hao Ming lands a left hand.
Sam jumps guard but Hao Ming turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sam jumps guard but Hao Ming turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sam fails to pull guard.
Hao Ming'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.
Sam blocks an elbow strike from Hao Ming.
Hao Ming has Sam pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hao Ming as Sam tries to tie him up.
Sam is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hao Ming to keep the fight standing.
Sam has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hao Ming is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sam throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Hao Ming.
Sam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sam jumps guard but Hao Ming stands there with Sam around his waist. Sam gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sam throws a punch but it's blocked by Hao Ming.
Fung Hao Ming is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hao Ming stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fung Hao Ming showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hao Ming, 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fung Hao Ming!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bulla Marden (ranked 3604 p4p, 6264 weight class) and Jan Maas (ranked 427 p4p, 579 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bulla Marden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jan Maas!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marden missing with a left hand there. Maas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marden drives through with a takedown into guard.
Maas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maas wants to sweep here but Marden controlling him for the moment.
Marden passes Maas's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Marden is trying to work for a kimura but Maas is defending well.
Maas trying to hold on to Marden's head to control him but Marden postures up.
Marden has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Maas defend it? Marden steps over the head and cranks it - Maas is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Marden!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bulla Marden!
Bulla Marden 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandre Nadareishvili (ranked 3686 p4p, 5273 weight class) and Sainey Diawara (ranked 443 p4p, 547 weight class). Diawara is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ghostbusters. Sainey Diawara is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Good knees
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aleksandre Nadareishvili!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sainey Diawara!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diawara instigates a clinch.
Diawara is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Diawara holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Diawara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Nadareishvili.
Diawara misses with a punch on the inside.
Nadareishvili's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diawara clinches.
Diawara taking a breather.
Diawara pushes Nadareishvili back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nadareishvili with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nadareishvili is pushing Diawara up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diawara takes a shot to the head.
It looks like Sainey Diawara has been cut.
Nadareishvili breaks from the clinch.
Diawara on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nadareishvili scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nadareishvili scores with a body shot.
Nadareishvili scores with a hook.
Nadareishvili ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diawara moves away.
Diawara gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Diawara misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nadareishvili creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nadareishvili missing with knees to the body.
Nadareishvili misses with a knee strike.
Nadareishvili lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nadareishvili.
Diawara on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nadareishvili is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Diawara tries to stall but Nadareishvili uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nadareishvili throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diawara blocks it with crossed arms.
Nadareishvili looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Diawara holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nadareishvili fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diawara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aleksandre Nadareishvili is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diawara clinches.
Diawara blocks an uppercut.
Nadareishvili misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nadareishvili content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nadareishvili putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Diawara in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Diawara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nadareishvili's elbow.
Nadareishvili with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Diawara tries to pull guard but Nadareishvili holds him up against the cage and eventually Diawara drops back down to his feet.
Nadareishvili wants to break free but Diawara has control.
Diawara working aggressively here.
Nadareishvili is trying to push Diawara away but Diawara has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nadareishvili.
Nadareishvili stalling against the cage.
Diawara on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nadareishvili lands a hook that snaps the head of Diawara backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diawara.
Diawara is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right from Nadareishvili.
Nadareishvili tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've been informed that Diawara has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A right hook to the body lands for Nadareishvili.
Nadareishvili lands with a left to the head.
Nadareishvili's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diawara misses with a punch to the body.
Diawara takes a knee to the side of the body.
Diawara has had enough of the clinch but Nadareishvili keeps him there for the moment.
Diawara misses with the head strike.
Nadareishvili scores with a shot to the side of Diawara's head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Diawara blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diawara tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nadareishvili.
That has opened up Sainey Diawara's cut even more.
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!
Diawara misses with the head strike.
Diawara tries to score a body lock takedown but Nadareishvili shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nadareishvili stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nadareishvili lands with a short shot to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nadareishvili controlling the action here for a moment.
Still in the clinch, Diawara scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nadareishvili prevents a body shot from Diawara.
Diawara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nadareishvili's elbow.
Nadareishvili lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diawara is trying to break free.
Nadareishvili lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nadareishvili scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandre Nadareishvili dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sainey Diawara'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.
Nadareishvili scores with a jab. Diawara acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Diawara gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Diawara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nadareishvili tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diawara avoids it.
Diawara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nadareishvili lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diawara managing to block the knees to the body from Nadareishvili.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nadareishvili's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nadareishvili paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nadareishvili scores with a nice right hand.
Nadareishvili uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diawara.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nadareishvili.
The crowd cheers as Nadareishvili lands an impressive looking overhand right. Diawara doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nadareishvili lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The cut above Sainey Diawara's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nadareishvili is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Diawara fails with a takedown attempt.
Diawara is looking to clinch.
Nadareishvili appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diawara tries to clinch but Nadareishvili is having none of it.
Nadareishvili is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diawara can do to turn this around?
Nice defenses there by Diawara.
Nadareishvili seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Diawara moves into the clinch.
Nadareishvili blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Nadareishvili.
Diawara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diawara stalling in the clinch but Nadareishvili improves position.
Diawara is looking to break free of the clinch but Nadareishvili has double underhooks.
Diawara has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nadareishvili is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nadareishvili blocks an uppercut.
Nadareishvili misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nadareishvili with a knee to the head.
Nadareishvili stalling in the clinch.
Diawara gets control of Nadareishvili's arms and successfully pulls guard. Diawara will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Diawara is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nadareishvili defends well.
Nadareishvili trying to control but Diawara is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Diawara can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nadareishvili pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diawara is keeping the position for now.
Nadareishvili wants to stand but Diawara is controlling his posture from full guard.
Diawara is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diawara looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diawara tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nadareishvili swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nadareishvili is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Diawara just misses with a punch to the body.
Nadareishvili getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Aleksandre Nadareishvili is winning the standup battle so far.
Nadareishvili throws an off balance right hand
and Diawara counters with a nice uppercut.
 It looks like Aleksandre Nadareishvili has been cut.
Nadareishvili scores with a jab.
Nadareishvili avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nadareishvili uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diawara.
An attempted straight right counter from Nadareishvili misses the target.
Nadareishvili connects with a right hand. Diawara shakes it off.
Nadareishvili scores with a nice strike.
Sainey Diawara's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Diawara throws a hook but Nadareishvili blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Nadareishvili misses the target.
Diawara moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diawara tries to work over Nadareishvili's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diawara working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nadareishvili takes a shot to the head.
Nadareishvili scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diawara throws a punch but it's blocked by Nadareishvili.
Nadareishvili throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diawaras head.
Nadareishvili taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nadareishvili lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sainey Diawara's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Aleksandre Nadareishvili!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kent Dew (ranked 3717 p4p, 5261 weight class) and Siaka Aya (ranked 357 p4p, 438 weight class). Siaka Aya will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Basic striking
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kent Dew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Siaka Aya!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dew avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dew shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dew showed some decent athleticism there.
Aya regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dew.
Dew postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dew is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dew is working Aya over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dew accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dew works over Aya with some ground and pound from guard.
Dew with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dew throws a big elbow that misses.
Dew in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dew loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dew accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dew with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dew tries to free his leg and advance position but Aya is retaining full guard.
Dew is working Aya over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Aya working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dew.
Dew with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dew with a nice head shot there.
Dew missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dew throws an elbow that misses. Aya uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dew's guard. Nice move by Aya!
Dew is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dew pulls Aya in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aya postures up.
Aya avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dew looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dew is trying to control the position but Aya postures up.
Aya won't allow Dew to sweep him here.
Aya must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dew is pulling down on Aya's head to control his posture.
Dew escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aya gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dew controls Aya momentarily but Aya frees himself.
Dew is pulling down on Aya's head to control his posture.
Dew lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Dew has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dew postures up in Aya's guard and throws a big left but Aya blocks it.
Dew throws a strike but Aya rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dew looking for a guillotine here but Aya defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aya trying to control the position from guard on top but Dew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dew is pulling down on Aya's head. It's preventing any offense from Aya, at least for the moment.
Dew is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dew is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dew looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kent Dew dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Aya fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dew's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Aya connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dew scrambles back to his feet.
Aya fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dew swats away the attempt to clinch by Aya.
Aya tries to clinch there but Dew circles away.
Dew attempts a counter takedown but Aya avoids it well and moves away.
Kent Dew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dew keeps the fight on the outside.
Dew avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aya gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Aya preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dew throws an elbow that misses. Aya uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dew's guard. Nice move by Aya!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dew is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aya defends well.
Dew throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dew has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aya can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dew working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aya doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aya manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kent Dew overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aya wants to control from the top but Dew keeps moving.
Dew has Aya pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dew has his foot on Aya's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aya works his way back into a safe position though.
Dew looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dew is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dew is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aya defends well.
Aya slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dew is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aya is aware though and is defending well.
Dew is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aya can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dew tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dew escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aya gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dew throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dew looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dew looking for a triangle here. Aya is fighting it but it looks tight! Dew pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Aya is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kent Dew!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Pemberton (ranked 3992 p4p, 4066 weight class) and Wally Lewis (ranked 489 p4p, 496 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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220
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1 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anthony Pemberton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wally Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Lewis.
Decent striking displayed by Lewis there.
Pemberton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pemberton slips a jab and a cross from Lewis.
An attempted straight right counter from Pemberton misses the target.
Lewis lands with a hook. Pemberton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lewis misses with an uppercut. Pemberton saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Pemberton misses the target.
Pemberton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lewis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pemberton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lewis counters with a series of strikes. Pemberton will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pemberton cracks Lewis with a good jab.
It looks like Wally Lewis has been cut.
Pemberton misses with a combination
and Lewis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lewis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pemberton.
It seemed like Lewis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pemberton scores with a nice head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lewis with a nice cross.
Lewis moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pemberton counters with a nice uppercut.
Lewis staying out of range there.
Pemberton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lewis on the side of the head.
Anthony Pemberton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lewis throws a body punch but Pemberton moves out of range.
Lewis should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Lewis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pemberton.
Lewis tries to counter with a clinch but Pemberton shakes him off and moves away.
A combination from Pemberton does no damage.
Lewis misses with a two punch combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Pemberton misses its target.
Lewis staying out of range there.
Lewis blocks a jab.
Pemberton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lewis.
Pemberton throws a lazy uppercut
and Lewis counters with a shoot takedown. Pemberton fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lewis trying to control the position from guard on top but Pemberton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pemberton wants to sweep here but Lewis controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lewis engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lewis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pemberton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lewis is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Pemberton has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Lewis is looking to defend but Pemberton has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Lewis! Pemberton pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Lewis taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Anthony Pemberton!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steel Adams (ranked 3129 p4p, 4058 weight class) and Aljosa Medeiros (ranked 353 p4p, 431 weight class). Aljosa Medeiros has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Steel Adams'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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steel Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aljosa Medeiros!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Medeiros makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Medeiros uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adams.
Adams takes a jab right on the kisser.
Medeiros misses with a body shot
and Adams counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Adams throws a poor cross that misses
and Medeiros counters with a straight right hand.
Adams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Medeiros.
Steel Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Medeiros throws a predictable looking body shot
and Adams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Medeiros throws a jab when Adams was well out of range.
Medeiros misses the shot to the body.
Adams connects with a body shot.
Adams misses with a hook. Medeiros ducked under it nicely.
Adams throws a series of punches but Medeiros avoids them all with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adams misses with a hook
and Medeiros counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Adams lands with a shot to the body.
Adams throws a body shot but no joy.
Medeiros swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Adams swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams throws a sloppy body shot
and Medeiros counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Medeiros 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.
Adams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Medeiros circles away quickly and effectively.
A shot to the liver by Medeiros. Beautiful body shot.
Adams misses with a left hand
and Medeiros counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Medeiros with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Adams misses with a lunging right hand
and Medeiros connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Adams definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Medeiros misses.
Medeiros takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Adams keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Medeiros just misses with a punch to the body.
Medeiros wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
Adams lands an overhand right.
Medeiros throws a poor cross that misses
and Medeiros takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Medeiros throws a body punch but Adams moves out of range.
Medeiros throws a jab but it's blocked by Adams.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Adams misses.
Adams bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jab from Medeiros.
Adams throws a series of punches but Medeiros moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adams. Medeiros does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adams throws a lazy right hand but Medeiros sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Medeiros misses with a hook. Adams ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Adams on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Medeiros misses with a body shot
and Adams counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Medeiros thinking.
Medeiros fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adams manages to avoid it.
Medeiros misses with a left hand
and Adams counters with a crisp right hand that drops Medeiros! Adams lets Medeiros back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
It looks like Aljosa Medeiros has been cut.
Medeiros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Medeiros misses.
Medeiros misses the shot to the body.
Medeiros throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams lands a right hook to the body.
Adams misses with a lunging right hand
and Adams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Medeiros misses with a looping left.
Adams cracks Medeiros with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Adams has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Medeiros to stand back up!
Medeiros is rocked!
Medeiros thows a left - swing and a miss!
Medeiros is still on wobbly legs! Can Adams finish him?
Medeiros takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Medeiros looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adams ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Medeiros's jaw. Medeiros's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Adams does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Steel Adams!
Steel Adams 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Liam Murphy (ranked 1912 p4p, 6253 weight class) and Abel Hug (ranked 206 p4p, 479 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Liam Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abel Hug!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Hug moves away and avoids it.
Hug lands with a cross.
Murphy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murphy throws a low kick but Hug moves out of range easily.
Murphy connects with a body shot that sends Hug's belly button to the back.
A good leg kick by Murphy.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
Murphy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Hug does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy cracks Hug with an open hand slap.
Hug is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy.
Hug swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Murphy counters with a nice body shot.
Hug takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hug pivots, looking for a leg kick but Murphy is out of range and Hug settles back down.
Hug stuns Murphy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hug throws a leg kick but Murphy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Murphy is looking to wear down Hug with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Murphy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murphy misses with a body punch
letting Hug counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy swings widly with a right hand
and Hug counters with a straight right hand.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hug moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hug! But no joy.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hug ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hug throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.
Murphy is looking to counter punch.
Murphy lands a really nice looking cross but Hug seems unphased.
Hug swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Murphy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hug misses the body punch
and Murphy counters with a two punch combo.
Murphy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy slips a jab from Hug.
Hug throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Hug.
Murphy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hug misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Murphy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hug misses with a hook to the body
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hug avoids the body shot from Murphy.
Hug throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hug throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hug slips a straight right by Murphy.
Murphy throws a good cross that connects.
A cross from Murphy lands.
Murphy misses with a few strikes there.
Hug throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
Hug checks the leg kick nicely there.
Murphy looks for the body kick but Hug saw that one coming.
Hug looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Murphy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Murphy stuns Hug with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hug takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hug lands a jab to the head.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hug throws out the jab.
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hug.
A quick step to the side and Murphy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hug takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hug jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hug takes one to the chin there.
Murphy slips under a jab from Hug.
Murphy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hug lunges at Murphy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Murphy's hand.
Hug ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An inside leg kick lands from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hug.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Hug does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Murphy.
Hug dips to his left and cracks Murphy with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hug with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hug pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hug bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and Hug moves out of range easily.
Murphy scores with a hook to the body. Hug takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from Hug misses.
Murphy looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hug swings away with a body shot that misses
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murphy drops his hands momentarily and Hug takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Murphy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hug lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Murphy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Murphy moves out of range as Hug strikes.
Murphy throwing a counter right hand but Hug manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some wild striking there from Hug.
Murphy walks into a jab.
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 Liam Murphy will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murphy wants to slow Hug down by chopping away at his legs.
Murphy walks into a stiff left hand from Hug.
Murphy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hug scores with a punch to the head.
Murphy throws a chopping leg kick but Hug manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hug looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Good shot there by Murphy.
Hug lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hug displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murphy throws out the jab.
Murphy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hug crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Murphy - the referee stops the clock and Hug gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Murphy. Hug manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hug takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hug misses with a few strikes there.
Hug swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Murphy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hug scores with a leg kick.
Hug finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hug takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Murphy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hug counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murphy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hug.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy throws a leg kick that misses.
Murphy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hug counters with a straight right hand.
Murphy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hug throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
Hug keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hug rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Murphy misses.
A lazy left from Hug finds it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Murphy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murphy.
Murphy misses with a looping left.
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!
Hug throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Murphy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hug misses with a shot to the body
and Murphy counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Murphy throws a hook but Hug blocks it.
Murphy lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Murphy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Liam Murphy is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick from Hug is predictable there
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
Murphy wants to slow Hug down by chopping away at his legs.
Hug digs a good hook to Murphy's body.
Hug looks to land a combination but Murphy avoids it well.
Hug throws a lazy right hand but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hug feints and then cracks Murphy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Murphy down.
Hug takes one on the button.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Hug throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
Murphy throws a one two combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy misses with a looping left.
Murphy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hug finds it's way round the side to connect with Murphy's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Murphy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hug scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Murphy misses with a looping right.
Murphy misses with a head kick.
Hug appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Murphy avoids the head kick by Hug.
Hug has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Murphy slips a jab from Hug.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hug.
Hug walks into a stiff left hand from Murphy.
Murphy takes a swing at Hug's ribcage but misses.
Hug clobbers Murphy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Good standup being displayed there by Murphy as he connects with a hook.
Murphy jabs at Hug's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murphy gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Hug counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Murphy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hug doesn't seem phased though.
Hug throws a lazy right hand but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hug avoids the body shot from Murphy.
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hug uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murphy.
Murphy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Murphy loads up on a big right hand but Hug slips the punch.
Hug digs a good body shot into Murphy's ribs.
Hug scores with a nice head shot.
Hug throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.
Hug avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick from Hug misses.
Hug shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A punch lands to the side of Hug 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Murphy tries to move into range but Hug moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Liam Murphy 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. This is the final round!
Hug will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murphy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hug checks it well.
Hug connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Murphy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hug misses with an uppercut
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hug slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Hug on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Hug.
Murphy staying out of range there.
Murphy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hug was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hug scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murphy doesn't seem bothered though.
Murphy throws a leg kick
and Hug counters with a stiff right hand.
Murphy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bone on bone clash there as Hug blocks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Hug's head but Hug sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murphy misses with a right hand
and Hug counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murphy slips under a jab.
Hug keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good work by Hug as he checks the leg kick.
Murphy looks to land a left hand but Hug moved out of range nicely.
Murphy looks to land a left hand but Hug moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Murphy.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Hug.
Hug tries to land a front kick but Murphy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Murphy throws a leg kick but Hug moved away.
Murphy slips under a jab.
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hug sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A cross from Murphy lands.
Hug throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy throws a leg kick
and Hug counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murphy swings for the body but Hug moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Hug on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murphy throws a right and a left that Hug avoids nicely.
Murphy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hug moves into range and connects with a jab.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Hug moves away and avoids it.
Murphy moves out of range of the leg kick from Hug.
Hug staying out of range there.
Hug getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Murphy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hug loads up on a big right hand but Murphy slips the punch.
Hug's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Murphy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hug scrambles back to his feet.
Murphy throws a body punch but Hug moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Hug does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abel Hug has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hug tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Murphy is able to avoid easily.
Hug throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Hug swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Murphy misses.
Murphy misses with a lunging right hand
and Hug counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Murphy lands with a nice body punch.
Murphy bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Murphy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Murphy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hug blocks a jab.
Murphy throws a poor cross that misses
and Hug makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Murphy needs to keep his hands up - Hug had a free shot at his head there.
Hug throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hug's corner calls for a 1-2. Hug obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy misses with a left hand
letting Hug counter with a right hand.
Hug fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
It looked like Murphy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice jab there from Murphy.
Murphy throws a push kick but Hug slaps the foot to one side.
Hug throws an off balance right hand
and Murphy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hug walks into a left hand.
Murphy misses with a straight right.
Hug wants to slow Murphy down by chopping away at his legs.
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hug sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hug only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Murphy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hugs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A good leg kick by Hug.
Murphy scores with a jab. Hug acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Murphy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hug counters with a nice body shot.
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
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 Liam Murphy.
Well Murphy 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Liam Murphy!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Rossi (ranked 2178 p4p, 2775 weight class) and Vadius Highwind (ranked 280 p4p, 352 weight class). Roberto Rossi has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roberto Rossi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vadius Highwind!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Highwind throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rossi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Rossi.
Rossi quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Rossi throws a body punch but Highwind moves out of range.
Highwind unleashes a big counter combination but Rossi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Highwind with a hook.
It looks like Roberto Rossi has been cut.
Nice jab there from Highwind.
Rossi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Highwind.
A little feinted left hand from Rossi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Oooooh!!! Highwind has knocked Rossi down with a huge combo! Highwind steps away and waves a wobbly Rossi back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Rossi is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rossi walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Rossi limp body while Highwind jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vadius Highwind!
Vadius Highwind is the new light heavyweight champion!
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