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C119: Kahn vs. Blazej PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ruslan Karelin (ranked 823 p4p, 1111 weight class) and Magnus Gunnarsson (ranked 108 p4p, 150 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ruslan Karelin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Magnus Gunnarsson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunnarsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Karelin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karelin feinted with a counter takedown.
Gunnarsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gunnarsson with the inside leg kick.
Gunnarsson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Karelin to score with a decent uppercut.
We've been hearing reports that Karelin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Karelin avoids a kick to the body.
Gunnarsson scores with a hook to the body. Karelin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Karelin throws a hook to the side of Gunnarsson's head but Gunnarsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gunnarsson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Magnus Gunnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunnarsson throws the left hand but Karelin avoids the punch easily.
Karelin attempts a counter takedown but Gunnarsson avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Karelin checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin staying out of range there.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch but Karelin moves away
and Karelin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gunnarsson won't be happy with that.
Karelin trying to control the position but Gunnarsson is working away.
Gunnarsson is trying to improve his position.
Gunnarsson stops Karelin from passing to mount.
Karelin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gunnarsson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Karelin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gunnarsson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gunnarsson can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karelin slows the pace down.
Gunnarsson tries to buck Karelin off but Karelin is having none of it.
Gunnarsson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Karelin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Karelin trying to pass the guard but Gunnarsson defending well.
Karelin is working for a submission of some sort.
Karelin prevents Gunnarsson from improving his position.
Gunnarsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Karelin pulls his head out easily.
Gunnarsson is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin wants to control but Gunnarsson is keeping him busy.
Karelin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Karelin is trying to work for a kimura but Gunnarsson is defending well.
Karelin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gunnarsson is just riding it out for now. Karelin eventually gives up the hold.
Karelin is working for a submission of some sort.
Gunnarsson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Karelin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karelin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gunnarsson, who protects the arm well.
Gunnarsson can't do much from the bottom here.
Gunnarsson tries to improve position but can't.
Karelin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunnarsson struggling a bit here.
Karelin has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gunnarsson is squirming around, avoiding Karelin's attempts to control the action.
Gunnarsson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Karelin dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Gunnarsson connects with a solid leg kick.
Gunnarsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karelin manages to avoid it.
Karelin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gunnarsson can do to turn this around?
Gunnarsson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Karelin defending well as Gunnarsson loads up on a big left hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Karelin.
Gunnarsson throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Karelin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin avoids the head kick by Gunnarsson.
Karelin slips under a jab from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson is looking to clinch but Karelin is avoiding it.
Karelin feinted with a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnarsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gunnarsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karelin throwing a counter right hand but Gunnarsson manages to avoid it.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch there but Karelin circles away.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Karelin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Karelin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gunnarsson looks to land a right hand but Karelin moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Karelin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gunnarsson slips a jab from Karelin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karelin gets caught napping as Gunnarsson dives in and scores a takedown. Karelin manages to retain guard.
Karelin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gunnarsson is one step ahead there.
Gunnarsson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Karelin's guard.
Ruslan Karelin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Karelin actively working from the bottom here.
Karelin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Karelin actively working from the bottom here.
Gunnarsson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karelin tries to roll over but Gunnarsson keeps him under control.
Karelin is staying active underneath Gunnarsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gunnarsson is thwarting Karelin's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson trying to control the action but Karelin is working from the bottom.
Gunnarsson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gunnarsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Karelin defending well though.
Karelin is looking to control Gunnarsson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Karelin avoid being mounted?
Karelin won't allow Gunnarsson to pass to mount.
Karelin flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Karelin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Karelin trying to hold on to Gunnarsson's head to control him but Gunnarsson postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson is trying to work for a kimura but Karelin is defending well.
Karelin looking for submissions off his back.
Gunnarsson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gunnarsson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Karelin won't allow Gunnarsson to pass to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karelin misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Gunnarsson is trying to control. Karelin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gunnarsson slips a nice elbow through Karelin's hands, connecting with Karelin's forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Gunnarsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Karelin throws a shot from downtown. Gunnarsson moves away and avoids it.
Gunnarsson unleashes a big counter combination but Karelin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gunnarsson misses with the combination.
Karelin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Karelin misses with a straight left.
Gunnarsson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Karelin avoids the body shot from Gunnarsson.
Karelin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson lands a jab.
Gunnarsson connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin blocks a leg kick.
Gunnarsson slips a jab from Karelin.
Gunnarsson throws a lazy right hand but Karelin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karelin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Karelin cracks Gunnarsson with a good jab.
Sloppy strikes from Gunnarsson. Those never looked like landing.
Gunnarsson throws an overhand right that lands on Karelin's shoulder, as Karelin tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Karelin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gunnarsson throws a body kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Karelin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gunnarsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Karelin throwing a counter right hand but Gunnarsson manages to avoid it.
Gunnarsson throws out a powerful jab.
Karelin throws a right hand that misses
and Gunnarsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Karelin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karelin misses with a left hand
and Gunnarsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karelin avoids a kick to the body.
Karelin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Karelin blocks the body kick.
Gunnarsson fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gunnarsson wants to clinch up but Karelin keeps it at a distance.
Karelin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Karelin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
 It looks like Ruslan Karelin has been cut.
Gunnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Karelin.
Karelin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gunnarsson.
Karelin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gunnarsson. Gunnarsson obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karelin checks a low kick from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Karelin attempts a counter takedown but Gunnarsson avoids it well and moves away.
Ruslan Karelin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gunnarsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gunnarsson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Karelin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Karelin misses the target.
Gunnarsson lands with a hook. Karelin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gunnarsson slips under a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karelin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Gunnarsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gunnarsson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Gunnarsson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Verneri Ahma (ranked 833 p4p, 761 weight class) and The Cucumber (ranked 128 p4p, 117 weight class). Cucumber has chosen Scooter - Nessaja as his entrance music. The Cucumber 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Verneri Ahma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, The Cucumber!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahma misses with an uppercut. Cucumber saw that one coming.
Ahma throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cucumber 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.
Ahma looks to land a combination but Cucumber avoids it well.
Ahma on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A shot to the liver by Ahma. Beautiful body shot.
A punch combination from Ahma misses.
Cucumber appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ahma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahma takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cucumber catches Ahma with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahma throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cucumber connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cucumber scores with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ahma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cucumber closes the distance and clinches.
Ahma breaks the clinch.
Cucumber lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ahma circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cucumber fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ahma, pushing him back against the cage.
Cucumber has Ahma pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cucumber is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cucumber lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ahma will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cucumber up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cucumber tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ahma's elbow.
Cucumber looks to throw an elbow but misses.
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.
Cucumber lands with a short shot to the head.
Ahma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cucumber tries to break the clinch but Ahma is controlling the position.
Cucumber misses with an elbow strike.
Cucumber tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ahma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ahma throws a shot from downtown. Cucumber moves away and avoids it.
Cucumber scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ahma misses with a two punch combination.
Ahma smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Verneri Ahma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cucumber lands a nice shot that snaps Ahma's head back.
Ahma throws a hook to the side of Cucumber's head but Cucumber sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cucumber is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Cucumber fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ahma.
Ahma lands a head shot.
Ahma 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.
Ahma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cucumber.
Ahma fails to land with a series of punches.
Ahma displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cucumber swats away the attempt to clinch by Ahma.
Cucumber lands a head shot.
Ahma misses with an uppercut. Cucumber saw that one coming.
Cucumber lands with an uppercut that bounces Ahma off the cage and back into range.
Cucumber takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ahma gets tackled into the cage by Cucumber. Cucumber maintains the clinch.
Cucumber lands an elbow inside that Ahma shrugs off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cucumber displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ahma up against the cage.
Ahma blocks the elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cucumber holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ahma breaks the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ahma takes the fight into the clinch.
Ahma leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cucumber effectively controlling the action here.
Cucumber has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ahma displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cucumber up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ahma.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but The Cucumber will probably get the nod.
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.
Cucumber slips a straight right by Ahma.
Cucumber moves into the clinch.
Cucumber looking to throw knees to the head but Ahma is blocking nicely.
Cucumber taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cucumber is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are getting on Cucumber's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Ahma manages to break the clinch.
Verneri Ahma is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice cross by Cucumber.
Cucumber clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cucumber stalls.
Ahma breaks from the clinch.
Verneri Ahma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ahma throws a right and a left that Cucumber avoids nicely.
Cucumber throws out a counter right but Ahma avoids it with no problem.
Cucumber tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cucumber lands a really nice looking cross but Ahma seems unphased.
Cucumber feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ahmas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Donk. Ahma catches Cucumber right on the button with a cross.
A jab from Ahma misses.
Cucumber fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ahma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cucumber manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cucumber slips under a jab from Ahma.
Ahma takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cucumber connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cucumber dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ahma. That did some damage!
Ahma lands an overhand right.
 Cucumber is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahma moves into the clinch successfully.
Ahma lands a nice shot to the body.
Cucumber working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cucumber is struggling to control the position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cucumber throws an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Cucumber fails to land.
Ahma breaks from the clinch.
Cucumber ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ahma closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cucumber stalling the fight.
Ahma breaks the clinch.
Ahma takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ahma.
Cucumber lands with a left to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cucumber looking to throw knees to the head but Ahma is blocking nicely.
Ahma breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahma takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cucumber moves into the clinch.
Cucumber manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cucumber lands with a short shot to the head.
Cucumber looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ahma misses with a punch on the inside.
Cucumber working aggressively here.
Ahma breaks from the clinch.
Ahma forces Cucumber back against the cage and clinches.
Ahma breaks the clinch.
Cucumber lands a leg kick that knocks Ahma off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cucumber with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ahma looks to clinch
and Cucumber counters with a stiff right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cucumber, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahma throws a series of punches but Cucumber avoids them all with ease.
Cucumber fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ahma, pushing him back against the cage.
Ahma tries for a takedown but Cucumber manages to get underhooks.
The Cucumber seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ahma blocking some punches.
Ahma gets through Cucumber's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ahma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cucumber ducks under a wild hook from Ahma.
Ahma clinches with his opponent.
Cucumber misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cucumber swings wildly with an uppercut but Ahma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cucumber lands a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
The Cucumber showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ahma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nice cross by Cucumber.
Cucumber lands a head kick. Ahma smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ahma fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cucumber, pushing him back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ahma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cucumber scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Some bone on bone action there as Ahma checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A punch lands to the side of Cucumber 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cucumber scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cucumber pushes Ahma up against the cage in a clinch.
Cucumber throws a head punch that misses.
Ahma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cucumber scores with a nice strike.
Cucumber takes the fight into the clinch.
Cucumber misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cucumber just leaning against Ahma, taking a breather.
Cucumber throws an elbow but it misses.
Cucumber fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ahma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cucumber throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ahma feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cucumbers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cucumber with the inside leg kick.
Ahma is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ahma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ahma rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cucumber moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cucumber throws out a counter right but Ahma avoids it with no problem.
Ahma tries to clinch but Cucumber is having none of it.
Ahma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cucumber was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahma.
Ahma connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cucumber is still on wobbly legs! Can Ahma finish him?
Cucumber takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ahma is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ahma closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Cucumber out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Verneri Ahma!
A very excited looking Verneri Ahma made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brayden Point (ranked 287 p4p, 650 weight class) and Bernhard River (ranked 35 p4p, 78 weight class). Point comes to the cage accompanied by Roots Reggae Music. River has chosen Metallica: Enter Sandman as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 31 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brayden Point!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bernhard River!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Point. No joy for River on that attempt.
Point looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
River with a jab.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Point manages to avoid it.
Point lands with a straight right. River didn't see that one coming.
Point lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
River instigates a clinch.
Point lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of River backwards.
A shot in the inside from Point.
A nice right hand lands inside from River.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Point's elbow.
River tries to throw a body punch but Point avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for River.
River misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Point blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Point trying to stall but River improves his position.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Point with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Point blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Point controls his hands.
Point swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
Point tries to throw a body punch but River avoids it by throwing Point back against the cage.
River tries to throw a body punch but Point avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
Point working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Point throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but River blocks it with crossed arms.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as River takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Point tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and River avoids it.
A knee to the head by Point.
Point throws a knee to the head but misses.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Point swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Point tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
River tries to work over Point's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
River takes a shot to the head.
Point being controlled against the cage.
Point lands a left hand that snaps the head of River backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River avoiding damage.
River lands a body punch.
A short right from River on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Point lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short uppercut from River.
River tries a body shot but Point blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for River.
River throws a head punch that misses.
Point is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
River misses with a punch to the body.
Point tries a body shot but River blocks it.
Point working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
River misses with a hook from the clinch.
Point wants to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Point.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Point using the Thai plumb to throw knees but River has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
River being controlled against the cage.
Point lands on the inside with an uppercut.
River pulls Point into guard.
River is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Point pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. River is keeping the position for now.
River keeping moving, preventing Point from controlling successfully.
Point got a little sloppy there for a moment and River has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Point has managed to get both his arms back between River's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Point trying to control the position from guard on top but River is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Point wants to stand but River is controlling his posture from full guard.
Point trying to control but River is working from the bottom.
River has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Point is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for River.
Point looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brayden Point dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Point throws a jab when River was well out of range.
River is trying to counter with his kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by River.
River pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Point throws a shot from downtown. River moves away and avoids it.
A solid body kick from River.
River throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
River connects with a right hand. Point shakes it off.
River turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Point has managed to clinch.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River lands a nice shot to the body.
River'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.
River is leaning against Point and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brayden Point has scored more points in the clinch so far.
River lands with a light punch inside.
River jumps guard but Point turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Point.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
River tries a body shot but Point blocks it.
Point stalling.
Point lands an uppercut.
Point tries to pull guard but River forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
River throws a head punch that misses.
Point jumps guard but River stands there with Point around his waist. Point gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
River misses with a punch to the body.
River working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Point dodges an elbow strike from River.
Point throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but River blocks it with crossed arms.
Point throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
Point is trying to pull guard but River has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brayden Point. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Point fails to pull the fight into his guard.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River pressing his opponent against the cage.
Point trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Point is stalling here.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Point is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables River to keep the fight standing.
River scores with a nice hook to the head.
Point misses with a knee to the head.
Point is looking to control River's arms but River gets an underhook and turns him. Now Point has his back to the cage.
Point taking a breather.
Maybe Point would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
River tries a body shot but Point blocks it.
Point lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River misses with a body punch.
Point is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Point tries to pull guard but River holds him up against the cage and eventually Point drops back down to his feet.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Point with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
River lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Point or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River working aggressively here.
Point blocks an uppercut.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, River scores with a nice short uppercut.
Point trying to land knees to the body.
River tries to throw a body punch but Point avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
Point makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
River is trying to maintain a safe position but Point gets an underhook and turns River into the cage.
Point tries to work over River's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
River throws a punch but it's blocked by Point.
Point scores with a shot to the side of River's head.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Point swings away with an uppercut that misses.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Point controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Point.
Point tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. River smiles and moves away.
A shot to the liver by Point. Beautiful body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Point ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Point 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River throws a lazy right hand but Point sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
River lands with a nice combination. Point backs away looking to recover.
Point takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
River connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Point momentarily.
Point doesn't manage to clinch there - River circles away.
Point cracks River with an open hand slap.
Point wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
River fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Point has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
River throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bernhard River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Point throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River tries to work over Point's front leg with a kick but Point checks it.
River lands with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bernhard River showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Point moves out of range of the body kick from River.
River lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Point takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
River keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice takedown defense from Point. No joy for River on that attempt.
River throws a head kick that Point semi-blocks.
River misses with a takedown attempt
and Point counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
River throws the left hand but Point avoids the punch easily.
River fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Point looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
River moves out of range of the strikes.
River pivots, looking for a leg kick but Point is out of range and River settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Point misses with a hook.
Point swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by River.
River ducks under a wild hook from Point.
Point fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. River looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from River.
Point appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Point on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Point uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
River scores with a nice body kick.
Point tries to clinch up.
Point fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
Point blocks a head kick by River.
River gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Point is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Point missing with knees to the body.
River misses with a punch to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, River just misses with a elbow thrown towards Point's brow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from River.
Point lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of River backwards.
Point managing to block the knees to the body from River.
Point connects with a knee to the head.
Point manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Point working a defensive guard here.
Point is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. River is aware though and is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Point wants to hit a sweep here but River passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Point there!
River landing strikes from the mount and Point is in trouble!
Point is in all sorts of trouble here.
Point in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Point is in a horrible position here. River smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Point tries to reverse the position but River maintains control.
River landing punches.
River landing strikes, looking to finish!
Point tries to reverse the position but River maintains control.
BOOM! River connects with a massive shot to the dome!
River tries to control but Point wriggling away.
Point is bucking up trying to escape but River cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Point looks a forlorn figure.
Point is trying desperately to improve position.
River can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Point is looking to escape.
Point takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Point tries to hold on but River pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bernhard River comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think River has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bernhard River!
Bernhard River thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between New Breed One (ranked 658 p4p, 486 weight class) and Robert Grandis (ranked 79 p4p, 61 weight class). Robert Grandis has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with New Breed One's chin.
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145
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33
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27 - 12 - 2 |
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Dangerous knees
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Good low kicks
Good gas tank |
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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 24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, New Breed One!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Robert Grandis!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
One 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.
Grandis keeping moving, preventing One from controlling successfully.
One is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Grandis keeping full guard, as One tries to pass.
One wants to control from the top but Grandis keeps moving.
Grandis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in One's guard.
Grandis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grandis trying to control the position from guard on top but One is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
One is looking for a triangle here but Grandis uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Grandis staying calm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
One struggling a bit here.
Grandis tries to move to mount but One blocks the move with his legs.
Grandis wants to stand but One has his arm trapped.
One looks to move to half guard but instead Grandis has passed into mount! Damn!
One is trying to escape the mount.
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.
Grandis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
One tries to lock up and control but Grandis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
One is working to get back to half guard.
One sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
One is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grandis pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
One works his way to full guard. Good work.
One keeping full guard, as Grandis tries to pass.
One is trying to control the position but Grandis postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
One throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Grandis escapes and throws One's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Grandis tries to advance to mount but One denies him.
One tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Grandis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
One struggling a bit here.
One gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
One wants to control but Grandis is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
One is controlling an arm, preventing Grandis from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
One is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
One really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Grandis manages to capitalize on a mistake by One to take his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grandis trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure One doesn't escape.
One is in bad spot here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
One prevents Grandis from getting a body triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Grandis dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
One misses with a takedown
and Grandis counters with a straight right hand.
New Breed One seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
One is looking to clinch but Grandis is avoiding it.
Grandis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
One fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice side step and Grandis releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Grandis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grandis doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Grandis circles away from the clinch attempt.
One tries to clinch but Grandis is having none of it.
Grandis appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Grandis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from One.
One shoots in looking for a takedown. Grandis tries to sprawl out of it but One keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Grandis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for New Breed One. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One misses with a takedown
and Grandis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
One fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
One with a lazy takedown attempt
and Grandis counters with a right hand to the body.
Grandis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before One has time to react.
One looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
One fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
One tries to clinch up but Grandis circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Grandis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Grandis tries to sprawl but One drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Grandis manages to get to full guard.
One wants to control from the top but Grandis keeps moving.
Grandis is trying to keep One in close.
One tries to free his leg and advance position but Grandis is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grandis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and One defends well.
One scoring with some ground and pound.
One is looking to work some ground and pound but Grandis has wrist control.
Grandis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
One is in close to Grandis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Grandis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from One.
One chips away with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grandis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Grandis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
One bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grandis's guard.
One scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
One throwing strikes from guard but Grandis blocks nicely.
One lands a couple of digs.
Grandis is trying to hold One in close to prevent damage but One has managed to pass into half guard.
One is working for a submission of some sort.
Grandis wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
One is trying to control the action in half guard but Grandis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
One thows a huge punch but Grandis dodges it nicely.
Grandis keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Grandis is trying to defend against the ground and pound but One scores with a couple of nice shots.
Grandis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
One is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grandis defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
One is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grandis has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Robert Grandis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
One shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Grandis but Grandis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
One closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - One lands in his opponent's guard.
One postures up.
Grandis looking for a sweep. Not yet Grandis, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One stands and throws Grandis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Grandis takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
One controlling the position from side mount.
One trying to control the position but Grandis is working away.
One working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Grandis taking a bit of punishment here - One scoring with strikes.
One working the head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
One goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Grandis rolls with the submission and now he's on top in One's guard! Nice work there by Grandis!
One looking for a guillotine here but Grandis defends easily.
One wants to sweep here but Grandis controlling him for the moment.
Grandis postures up.
Grandis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed One's guard.
One is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grandis pulls his head out easily.
One trying to control but Grandis postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grandis seems to be working for a kimura but One defends the submission attempt.
Grandis prevents One from improving his position.
Grandis is keen to just control but One is a slippery customer.
One looking for submissions off his back.
Grandis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but One does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
New Breed One has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
One looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
One looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
New Breed One overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
One trying to get back to full guard but Grandis takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Grandis is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Grandis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
One is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
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 New Breed One.
I think Grandis 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... New Breed One!
A very excited looking New Breed One made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gemechu McKraken (ranked 240 p4p, 290 weight class) and Murzol Gro Ulfimph (ranked 30 p4p, 36 weight class). Gro Ulfimph has chosen Have a banana 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Gemechu McKraken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 17 - 4, fighting out of Montreal, Murzol Gro Ulfimph!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKraken scores with the left hand. Gro Ulfimph knows he should have avoided that one.
Gro Ulfimph throws out a loose jab but McKraken uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Gro Ulfimph misses.
Gro Ulfimph misses the jab.
A jab from McKraken does it's job there.
Gro Ulfimph lands a nice looking body shot.
Gro Ulfimph lands a body shot.
Gro Ulfimph is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McKraken.
McKraken throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McKraken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gro Ulfimph throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McKraken on the side of the head.
Gro Ulfimph throws a right hand that misses
and McKraken decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gro Ulfimph's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKraken looking to pass the guard.
McKraken controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gro Ulfimph working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McKraken doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McKraken manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McKraken trying to control the position from guard on top but Gro Ulfimph is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McKraken is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McKraken wants to control from the top but Gro Ulfimph keeps moving.
McKraken stopping the sweep attempt from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McKraken doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McKraken manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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.
McKraken trying to control the position from guard on top but Gro Ulfimph is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKraken lands a couple of digs.
Gro Ulfimph is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McKraken works over Gro Ulfimph with some ground and pound from guard.
Gro Ulfimph lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Gro Ulfimph tries to free his leg and advance position but McKraken is retaining full guard.
McKraken pulls Gro Ulfimph in close to his closed guard and prevents Gro Ulfimph from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gro Ulfimph trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McKraken looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gro Ulfimph is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McKraken is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McKraken keeping full guard, as Gro Ulfimph tries to pass.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's four 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.
McKraken has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gro Ulfimph has passed into side control.
Gro Ulfimph wants to stand but McKraken has his arm trapped.
McKraken can't do much from the bottom here.
McKraken gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McKraken is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Murzol Gro Ulfimph 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.
A swing and a miss from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph throws a hook to the side of McKraken's head but McKraken sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McKraken checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gro Ulfimph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gro Ulfimph. McKraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
McKraken tries for a takedown but Gro Ulfimph sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gro Ulfimph was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gro Ulfimph throws a hook to the side of McKraken's head but McKraken sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McKraken drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gro Ulfimph sprawls and moves away.
McKraken throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gro Ulfimph was covering up waiting for the punch and McKraken finishes the takedown easily into guard.
McKraken trying to control the position from guard on top but Gro Ulfimph is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKraken stands up over Gro Ulfimph, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McKraken trying to control but Gro Ulfimph is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKraken stopping the sweep attempt from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McKraken avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McKraken stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gro Ulfimph swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to keep McKraken in close.
McKraken is stalling in the full guard.
Gro Ulfimph preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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.
McKraken wants to control from the top but Gro Ulfimph keeps moving.
Gro Ulfimph lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Gro Ulfimph stopping the sweep attempt from McKraken.
McKraken controlling the position.
Gro Ulfimph wants to control from the top but McKraken keeps moving.
Gro Ulfimph forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gro Ulfimph tries to pass the half guard into mount. McKraken knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gro Ulfimph wants to take a breather but McKraken is having none of it.
McKraken won't allow Gro Ulfimph to pass to mount.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McKraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Gro Ulfimph misses
and McKraken counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McKraken.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McKraken accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gro Ulfimph wants to sweep here but McKraken controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKraken throws a big right hand that misses.
Gro Ulfimph is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McKraken wants to control from the top but Gro Ulfimph keeps moving.
McKraken passes Gro Ulfimph's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McKraken trying to control the action but Gro Ulfimph is working from the bottom.
McKraken is working for a kimura but Gro Ulfimph is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McKraken tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gro Ulfimph knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gemechu McKraken dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
McKraken throws a shot from downtown. Gro Ulfimph moves away and avoids it.
McKraken blocks a jab.
Gro Ulfimph throws the left hand but McKraken avoids the punch easily.
McKraken tries to counter with a takedown but Gro Ulfimph is quick to defend against it.
Gro Ulfimph throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gro Ulfimph tests McKraken's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McKraken moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gro Ulfimph finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gro Ulfimph loads up on a big right hand but McKraken slips the punch.
McKraken throws a body shot but no joy.
McKraken shoots in looking for a takedown but Gro Ulfimph manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McKraken's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gro Ulfimph throws a body kick that misses.
McKraken gets the takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKraken goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gro Ulfimph has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for McKraken but great work by Gro Ulfimph.
McKraken is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gro Ulfimph off and has taken his back!
You can see the frustration on Gro Ulfimph's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
McKraken doesn't have the hooks in and Gro Ulfimph manages to turn into his guard.
McKraken keeping full guard, as Gro Ulfimph tries to pass.
McKraken is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gro Ulfimph has hold of McKraken's hands but McKraken slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gro Ulfimph trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but McKraken manages to pass to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gro Ulfimph is looking to improve his position but McKraken isn't that keen on the idea.
McKraken can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gro Ulfimph is looking to escape.
McKraken is in the full mount, landing strikes.
McKraken lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
McKraken content just to control the position here.
McKraken goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gro Ulfimph is on top in guard.
McKraken keeping moving, preventing Gro Ulfimph from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gro Ulfimph trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gro Ulfimph drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McKraken manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gro Ulfimph has McKraken in his guard.
Gemechu McKraken overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gro Ulfimph has momentary wrist control but McKraken slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McKraken trying to control but Gro Ulfimph is working from the bottom.
McKraken works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McKraken is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gro Ulfimph defends it well.
Gro Ulfimph works his way to full guard. Good work.
McKraken sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gro Ulfimph's guard.
McKraken is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gro Ulfimph tries to regain full guard. Instead though, McKraken has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gemechu McKraken showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McKraken has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gemechu McKraken!
Gemechu McKraken thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Domenico Mazziotti (ranked 206 p4p, 308 weight class) and Ultima Koivisto (ranked 28 p4p, 42 weight class). Mazziotti comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome to the party - Pop Smoke. Ultima Koivisto acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Domenico Mazziotti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ultima Koivisto!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mazziotti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koivisto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Koivisto 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.
Domenico Mazziotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koivisto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mazziotti to score with a decent uppercut.
Mazziotti catches Koivisto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mazziotti scores with a body shot.
Koivisto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mazziotti slips under a jab.
Koivisto slips a jab from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mazziotti swings for the body but Koivisto moves out of range.
Koivisto flicks out a counter leg kick but Mazziotti steps away.
Koivisto moves away from the strike by Mazziotti.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Koivisto! But no joy.
Mazziotti looks to land a left hand but Koivisto moved out of range nicely.
Mazziotti scores with a hook to the body. Koivisto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Koivisto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mazziotti.
Koivisto slips a straight right by Mazziotti.
Koivisto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Koivisto moves out of range of the strikes.
Koivisto misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koivisto moves out of range as Mazziotti strikes.
Koivisto walks into a stiff left hand from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti scores with the left hand. Koivisto knows he should have avoided that one.
Mazziotti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koivisto.
Mazziotti is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mazziotti scores with a hook to the body. Koivisto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mazziotti throws a hook but Koivisto blocks it.
Koivisto unleashes a big counter combination but Mazziotti bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mazziotti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koivisto moves away.
Koivisto throws out a counter right but Mazziotti avoids it with no problem.
Mazziotti swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Koivisto.
Domenico Mazziotti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mazziotti connects with a looping right hand.
Mazziotti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koivisto moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Mazziotti.
Koivisto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Koivisto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Koivisto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mazziotti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koivisto misses with a hook. Mazziotti ducked under it nicely.
Mazziotti just misses with a punch to the body.
Koivisto is looking for the big counter here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koivisto blocks a jab.
Koivisto throws out a counter right but Mazziotti avoids it with no problem.
Mazziotti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koivisto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mazziotti wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mazziotti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koivisto was well out of range. Poor timing from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti swats away the attempt to clinch by Koivisto.
Koivisto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Koivisto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mazziotti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mazziotti just misses with a punch to the body.
Koivisto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mazziotti really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mazziotti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut
and Koivisto counters with a series of strikes. Mazziotti will be more careful next time no doubt.
Koivisto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mazziotti.
Koivisto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mazziotti works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mazziotti thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koivisto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Koivisto takes one to the side of the head.
Mazziotti slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Koivisto walks into a stiff left hand from Mazziotti.
Koivisto takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut.
Koivisto takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mazziotti is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice shot by Mazziotti.
A swing and a miss from Mazziotti.
And Koivisto tries to counter it with a takedown but Mazziotti pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Koivisto tries to clinch up.
Koivisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mazziotti is looking to counter punch.
Koivisto is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Koivisto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mazziotti throwing a counter right hand but Koivisto manages to avoid it.
Koivisto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mazziotti.
Koivisto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mazziotti misses with a straight right.
Koivisto feints a counter leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koivisto shoots in for a takedown but Mazziotti shows good takedown defense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut. Koivisto saw that one coming.
Koivisto doesn't manage to clinch there - Mazziotti circles away.
Koivisto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mazziotti takes a swing at Koivisto's ribcage but misses.
Mazziotti throws an off balance right hand
and Koivisto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Koivisto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti looks to score with a jab to the body but Koivisto is just out of range.
Mazziotti lands a head shot.
Mazziotti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Koivisto counters with a straight right hand.
Mazziotti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mazziotti throws a right hand that misses
enabling Koivisto to counter with a crisp jab.
 Mazziotti is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab by Mazziotti.
Oh Mazziotti is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters circling - Mazziotti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mazziotti seems to have got his legs back now.
Mazziotti lands with an uppercut that bounces Koivisto off the cage and back into range.
Koivisto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mazziotti throws a jab when Koivisto was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Domenico Mazziotti dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A slow jab from Mazziotti misses its intended target.
Koivisto is looking for the big counter here.
Mazziotti's corner calls for a 1-2. Mazziotti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Mazziotti misses the target.
As Mazziotti backs off Koivisto throws a huge counter combo but Mazziotti manages to avoid it all.
Mazziotti throws a poor cross that misses
and Koivisto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Domenico Mazziotti has been cut.
Mazziotti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mazziotti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mazziotti scores with a nice strike.
Mazziotti lands with an overhand left.
Mazziotti keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mazziotti throws a hook but Koivisto blocks it.
As Mazziotti backs off Koivisto throws a huge counter combo but Mazziotti manages to avoid it all.
Koivisto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mazziotti connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mazziotti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Koivisto's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Mazziotti.
Koivisto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mazziotti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mazziotti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Koivisto counters with an inside leg kick.
Domenico Mazziotti is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazziotti lands a nice hook to Koivisto's body. Koivisto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mazziotti connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Koivisto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mazziotti throws a jab when Koivisto was well out of range.
Mazziotti lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Koivisto moves out of range as Mazziotti strikes.
Mazziotti smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mazziotti throws the left hand but Koivisto avoids the punch easily.
Mazziotti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koivisto can do to turn this around?
Mazziotti just misses with a punch to the body.
Mazziotti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Koivisto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice body punch from Koivisto.
Koivisto lands with a left to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Koivisto lands an uppercut.
Mazziotti tries to break the clinch but Koivisto is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Koivisto.
Koivisto is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mazziotti is defending well.
Mazziotti manages to break the clinch.
Mazziotti throws a looping overhand right but Koivisto ducks down to avoid it.
Koivisto throws out a counter right but Mazziotti avoids it with no problem.
Mazziotti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koivisto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Koivisto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Koivisto's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mazziotti connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Koivisto scrambles back to his feet.
Mazziotti throws out a loose jab but Koivisto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mazziotti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mazziotti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Koivisto counters with a leg kick.
Koivisto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Koivisto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Koivisto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mazziotti.
And Koivisto tries to counter it with a takedown but Mazziotti pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Koivisto needs to keep his hands up - Mazziotti had a free shot at his head there.
Mazziotti with a nice cross.
Mazziotti throws a right hand that misses
and Koivisto counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Koivisto working some strikes from top position.
Mazziotti wants to sweep here but Koivisto controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koivisto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Koivisto is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mazziotti is looking to stand up but Koivisto isn't so interested in that idea.
Mazziotti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Koivisto throws a big right hand that misses.
Mazziotti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mazziotti keeping moving, preventing Koivisto from controlling successfully.
Koivisto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Koivisto throwing strikes from guard but Mazziotti blocks nicely.
Koivisto slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Koivisto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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.
Koivisto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Koivisto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mazziotti is trying to control the position but Koivisto postures up.
Koivisto stands up over Mazziotti, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Koivisto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Koivisto drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mazziotti looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mazziotti looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mazziotti!
You can see the frustration on Koivisto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mazziotti stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Mazziotti lands a jab to the head.
Mazziotti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mazziotti misses with a looping left.
Koivisto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Domenico Mazziotti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Domenico Mazziotti's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Mazziotti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koivisto moves away.
Ultima Koivisto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koivisto moves away from the strike by Mazziotti.
Mazziotti throws a hook but Koivisto avoids it easily.
Mazziotti getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Koivisto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mazziotti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mazziotti catches Koivisto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Koivisto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti throws a shot to the body.
Koivisto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazziotti scores with a sloppy right hand. Koivisto should have avoided that one.
Koivisto ducks under a wild hook from Mazziotti.
Koivisto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koivisto lands a big head kick that sends Mazziotti tumbling to the mat! Koivisto takes a step backwards and waves Mazziotti back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Mazziotti looks to land a right hand but Koivisto moved out of range.
Koivisto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mazziotti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Koivisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mazziotti.
Koivisto throws a counter combo.
Mazziotti feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Koivistos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mazziotti misses with a straight right.
Mazziotti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koivisto.
A swing and a miss from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti throws a poor cross that misses
and Koivisto counters with a crisp right hand that drops Mazziotti! Koivisto lets Mazziotti back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koivisto moves away from the strike by Mazziotti.
Koivisto throws out a counter right but Mazziotti avoids it with no problem.
Mazziotti with a nice cross.
Koivisto looks to land a right hand but Mazziotti moved out of range.
Mazziotti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mazziotti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koivisto was well out of range. Poor timing from Mazziotti.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazziotti misses with a hook.
Koivisto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheers as Mazziotti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Koivisto doesn't seem phased though.
Mazziotti misses with a shot to the body
and Koivisto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mazziotti scores with a nice strike.
Mazziotti throws a jab but it's blocked by Koivisto.
Koivisto's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mazziotti connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Koivisto scrambles back to his feet.
Mazziotti sizes up Koivisto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mazziotti throws a poor cross that misses
and Koivisto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mazziotti throws an overhand right that lands on Koivisto's shoulder, as Koivisto tries to avoid the shot.
Mazziotti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koivisto was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mazziotti misses with a looping left.
Koivisto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Koivisto ducks under a wild hook from Mazziotti.
Koivisto throws a jab when Mazziotti was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazziotti connects with a right hand. Koivisto shakes it off.
Koivisto grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Mazziotti takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Koivisto cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ultima Koivisto!
After winning the bout, Ultima Koivisto 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Stark (ranked 464 p4p, 335 weight class) and Bull Mfer (ranked 66 p4p, 53 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
218
21 - 12 - 0 |
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36
218
32 - 21 - 1 |
BJJ Red Belt
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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 21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bull Mfer!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mfer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mfer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mfer wants it to stay on the feet.
Stark is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mfer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Despite the aggression on Mfer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mfer 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.
Mfer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mfer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stark is defended easily by Mfer.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stark takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mfer to the mat! Mfer manages to get full guard.
Stark is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mfer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mfer has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mfer defends it easily.
Mfer preventing the sweep.
Stark manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mfer manages to get himself to full guard.
Stark loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stark throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mfer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mfer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stark manages to get himself to full guard.
Stark looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mfer has picked Stark up and slammed him! Stark can't keep hold of the triangle and Mfer manages to pass to side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark is looking for a sweep.
Stark regains half guard.
Stark tries to get to full guard but Mfer has control of the leg.
Stark is working hard here to advance position.
Mfer moves nicely into side control.
Stark is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark is trying to escape the position but Mfer is controlling the position.
Stark throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stark manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mfer's best efforts.
Stark looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stark tries to roll over but Mfer keeps him under control.
Mfer seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Stark looking for submissions off his back.
Stark tries to get to full guard but Mfer has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Stark has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Mfer escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Mfer!
Stark is looking to reverse the position.
Mfer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stark keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stark tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bull Mfer dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Stark shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stark avoids the head kick by Mfer.
Stark tries to counter by clinching up but Mfer breaks away and moves out of range.
Mfer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stark closes the distance and clinches up with Mfer, looking for a takedown. Stark pushes Mfer against the cage but Mfer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Mfer.
Bull Mfer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mfer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stark counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mfer won't be happy with that.
Stark looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark swings around for an armbar but Mfer sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Stark's guard.
Stark has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mfer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mfer looking to pass the guard.
Stark seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mfer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stark has an active guard here but Mfer has managed to pass into half guard.
Stark actively working from the bottom here.
Mfer keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bull Mfer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mfer prevents Stark from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Stark looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stark looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mfer performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Stark regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark is looking for a triangle here but Mfer uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Stark is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mfer decides to stand back up. Mfer steps back and let's Stark get back to his feet.
Bull Mfer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stark fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mfer throws the left hand but Stark avoids the punch easily.
Stark tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mfer manages to circle out of the way.
A punch combination from Mfer misses.
It looked like Stark was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mfer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark shoots for a takedown but Mfer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mfer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stark shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mfer as he avoids it easily.
Mfer lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Tony Stark has been cut.
Mfer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mfer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mfer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mfer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stark tries to counter with a takedown but Mfer is quick to defend against it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stark throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mfer was covering up waiting for the punch and Stark finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mfer is trying to control the position but Stark postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bull Mfer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tony Stark's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Mfer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stark tries to counter by clinching up but Mfer breaks away and moves out of range.
Mfer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Stark has a takedown stuffed.
Stark on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stark uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mfer.
Mfer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stark fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark gets a takedown into half guard.
Mfer looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mfer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stark is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stark wants to work for an arm triangle but Mfer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mfer trying to control from the bottom.
Stark is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stark is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mfer defends it well.
Stark is looking for a kimura but Mfer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stark to get the leverage.
Mfer wants to improve his position but Stark is controlling well.
Stark is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Mfer still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Mfer has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Stark is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark trying to remain calm as Mfer controls from the top position.
Mfer wants to control but Stark is keeping him busy.
Stark tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stark gets back to half guard.
Mfer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mfer is keen to just control but Stark is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stark tries to get to full guard but Mfer has control of the leg.
Stark looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stark looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mfer wants to take a breather but Stark is having none of it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tony Stark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mfer trying to control the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bull Mfer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mfer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bull Mfer!
After the big win, Bull Mfer made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors HELLBENT and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Sullivan (ranked 267 p4p, 162 weight class) and Joseph Stalinovich (ranked 42 p4p, 26 weight class). Stalinovich is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hell March. Joseph Stalinovich has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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27
213
13 - 1 - 0 |
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31
210
22 - 10 - 0 |
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World class 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 13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Sullivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joseph Stalinovich!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stalinovich defending well as Sullivan loads up on a big left hand.
A cross from Sullivan lands.
Sullivan misses with a straight left.
Stalinovich misses with a head kick.
Sullivan throws a poor cross that misses
and Stalinovich counters with a leg kick.
Sullivan throws a wild body kick that Stalinovich sees coming a mile off.
Sullivan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stalinovich counters with a crisp right hand that drops Sullivan! Stalinovich lets Sullivan back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stalinovich blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Sullivan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sullivan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sullivan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalinovich tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sullivan is able to avoid easily.
Sullivan scores with a push kick.
Stalinovich tries to move into range but Sullivan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stalinovich lands a brutal head kick. Sullivan looks out on his feet and Stalinovich throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Joseph Stalinovich!
Our winner, Joseph Stalinovich, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Magnificent Chulalongkorn (ranked 62 p4p, 47 weight class) and Rukter Demenok (ranked 10 p4p, 8 weight class). Chulalongkorn comes to the cage accompanied by Yellow Claw & The Opposites - Thunder. Demenok has chosen The Moby Dick Speech as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Magnificent Chulalongkorn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rukter Demenok!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demenok fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chulalongkorn on the side of the head.
Chulalongkorn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Demenok misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chulalongkorn throwing a counter right hand but Demenok manages to avoid it.
Demenok throws a quick inside leg kick.
Demenok throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Chulalongkorn misses the target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Demenok.
Demenok throws a push kick but Chulalongkorn slaps the foot to one side.
Rukter Demenok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chulalongkorn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A shot to the body from Demenok misses
and Chulalongkorn counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demenok connects with an inside leg kick.
Demenok works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chulalongkorn avoids the body shot from Demenok.
An attempted straight right counter from Chulalongkorn misses the target.
Demenok looks to score with a jab to the body but Chulalongkorn is just out of range.
It looked like Chulalongkorn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demenok lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Demenok scores with a nice body kick.
Demenok misses with a wild body shot.
Demenok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chulalongkorn.
Demenok's corner calls for a 1-2. Demenok obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Demenok chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chulalongkorn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Demenok paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Demenok swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chulalongkorn counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demenok lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice body kick there by Demenok.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Demenok throws a nice outside leg kick.
Demenok throws a right hand that misses
and Chulalongkorn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Demenok lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Demenok throws a hook to the side of Chulalongkorn's head but Chulalongkorn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Chulalongkorn misses the target.
Demenok cracks Chulalongkorn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Demenok scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Demenok moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Demenok misses with a left hand
enabling Chulalongkorn to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demenok throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chulalongkorn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Demenok throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chulalongkorn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Demenok.
Demenok looks to land a body kick but Chulalongkorn moved away.
Chulalongkorn appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Demenok comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Demenok lands with a kick to the temple. Chulalongkorn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Demenok swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chulalongkorn is looking to counter punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Demenok as he connects with a hook.
Demenok lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demenok waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chulalongkorn.
Chulalongkorn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Demenok gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Demenok takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Demenok tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Chulalongkorn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Demenok lands a nice looking body shot.
Chulalongkorn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Demenok goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Demenok is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Chulalongkorn had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Demenok throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chulalongkorn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Demenok throws a nice outside leg kick.
Demenok misses with a right hand
and Chulalongkorn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Chulalongkorn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rukter Demenok dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Demenok looks to score with a jab to the body but Chulalongkorn is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Chulalongkorn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Chulalongkorn.
As Demenok tries to get set, Chulalongkorn tries to push him back and clinch up but Demenok manages to avoid the attempt.
Chulalongkorn 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.
Demenok's corner calls for a 1-2. Demenok obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Demenok takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Demenok throws a hook to the side of Chulalongkorn's head but Chulalongkorn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A quick step to the side and Chulalongkorn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Demenok looks to land a right hand but Chulalongkorn moved out of range.
Demenok throws a lazy body kick
and Chulalongkorn counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Demenok.
Demenok is looking to land body kicks.
It looked like Chulalongkorn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Demenok.
Demenok lands with an uppercut that bounces Chulalongkorn off the cage and back into range.
Demenok has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Demenok.
Demenok throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Demenok takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Demenok misses the shot to the body.
Chulalongkorn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Demenok misses with a hook. Chulalongkorn ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Chulalongkorn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Demenok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Demenok looks to score with a jab to the body but Chulalongkorn is just out of range.
It looked like Chulalongkorn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Demenok swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chulalongkorn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Demenok throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chulalongkorn counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chulalongkorn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Demenok.
Demenok throws a leg kick
and Demenok is countered with a crisp right hand from Chulalongkorn that sends him to the canvas! Chulalongkorn follows him to the mat into side control.
Demenok is rocked!
 It looks like Rukter Demenok has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chulalongkorn is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Demenok has escaped the position, nice work there.
Demenok is still in real trouble! Can Chulalongkorn finish him?
Demenok wants to control but Chulalongkorn postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Demenok pushes Chulalongkorn away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Chulalongkorn gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Demenok seems to have recovered his senses.
Chulalongkorn trying to control the action but Demenok is working from the bottom.
Chulalongkorn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Demenok is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chulalongkorn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Demenok manages to work his way to half guard, despite Chulalongkorn's best efforts.
The fighters are battling for position here. Demenok manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chulalongkorn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Demenok has control of Chulalongkorn's left arm, preventing Chulalongkorn from doing any damage.
Chulalongkorn drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Demenok manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chulalongkorn has Demenok in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demenok trying to control but Chulalongkorn is working from the bottom.
Chulalongkorn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chulalongkorn has an active guard here but Demenok has managed to pass into half guard.
Chulalongkorn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Demenok is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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 Magnificent Chulalongkorn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rukter Demenok's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chulalongkorn on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Demenok tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chulalongkorn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Demenok thuds a left hand into Chulalongkorn's body.
Demenok throws an off balance right hand
and Chulalongkorn counters with a straight right hand.
Chulalongkorn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Demenok.
Demenok lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chulalongkorn circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demenok misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Chulalongkorn misses the target.
Chulalongkorn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Demenok.
Chulalongkorn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chulalongkorn is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Demenok misses.
Chulalongkorn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Demenok digs a good body shot into Chulalongkorn's ribs.
Chulalongkorn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chulalongkorn is looking to counter the offense by Demenok and move into the clinch.
Demenok throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chulalongkorn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Chulalongkorn lands with a short shot to the head.
Chulalongkorn scores with a shot to the side of Demenok's head.
Demenok lands a shoulder strike.
Chulalongkorn working aggressively here.
Demenok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Demenok lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chulalongkorn working aggressively here.
Demenok fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Demenok swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chulalongkorn misses with the head strike.
Chulalongkorn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Demenoks head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chulalongkorn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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!
Demenok blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Demenok tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chulalongkorn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chulalongkorn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Demenok backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chulalongkorn.
Chulalongkorn tries to pull guard but Demenok won't allow it.
Demenok can't find room to land a body shot as Chulalongkorn controls the action.
Demenok tries to throw a body punch but Chulalongkorn avoids it by throwing Demenok back against the cage.
Chulalongkorn manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Chulalongkorn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Demenok defends well.
Demenok really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chulalongkorn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chulalongkorn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chulalongkorn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chulalongkorn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Demenok.
Demenok content to stall in guard here.
Demenok wants to get up but he can't break Chulalongkorn's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Chulalongkorn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Demenok trying to control but Chulalongkorn is working from the bottom.
Demenok must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chulalongkorn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Demenok defends it easily.
Chulalongkorn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Demenok got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chulalongkorn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Demenok has managed to get both his arms back between Chulalongkorn's legs - danger averted.
Chulalongkorn looking to control.
Chulalongkorn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Demenok defends it easily.
Chulalongkorn working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Demenok has passed into half guard!
Chulalongkorn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Rukter Demenok just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Rukter Demenok's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Demenok lands with a shot to the body.
Demenok scores with a punch to the head.
Demenok fakes the leg kick and cracks Chulalongkorn in the body.
Demenok looks to score with a jab to the body but Chulalongkorn is just out of range.
Chulalongkorn is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demenok lands with a shot to the body.
Demenok lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chulalongkorn at a distance.
Demenok is looking to score with low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demenok tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chulalongkorn is able to avoid easily.
Demenok throws a lazy uppercut
and Chulalongkorn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chulalongkorn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chulalongkorn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Demenok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chulalongkorn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rukter Demenok seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Demenok tests Chulalongkorn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Demenok swings for the body but Chulalongkorn moves out of range.
Demenok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chulalongkorn.
Chulalongkorn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chulalongkorn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chulalongkorn throwing a counter right hand but Demenok manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demenok tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Chulalongkorn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Demenok throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Demenok finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Demenok wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Demenok lands a nice hook to Chulalongkorn's body. Chulalongkorn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chulalongkorn avoids a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chulalongkorn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Chulalongkorn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Demenok.
Chulalongkorn takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Demenok's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Demenok duly obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demenok with a hook.
Demenok throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chulalongkorn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chulalongkorn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
An attempted straight right counter from Chulalongkorn misses the target.
Demenok just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Chulalongkorn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Demenok stuns Chulalongkorn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Demenok with a hook.
Demenok tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chulalongkorn is able to avoid easily.
Chulalongkorn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Demenok looks to land a body kick but Chulalongkorn moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demenok misses with a low kick.
It looked like Chulalongkorn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Demenok is looking to slow Chulalongkorn down with leg kicks.
A jab from Demenok misses.
Chulalongkorn is looking to counter punch.
Chulalongkorn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chulalongkorn appears to be looking for a big counter.
Demenok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chulalongkorn moves away.
Demenok misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Chulalongkorn misses the target.
Demenok scores with a decent looking hook.
Demenok tries to land a front kick but Chulalongkorn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chulalongkorn appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Demenok throws a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rukter Demenok dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Rukter Demenok's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Demenok misses with a straight right.
Demenok misses with a kick to the body.
Chulalongkorn throwing a counter right hand but Demenok manages to avoid it.
Demenok misses the shot to the body.
Demenok swings for the body but Chulalongkorn moves out of range.
Chulalongkorn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Demenok. Chulalongkorn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chulalongkorn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Chulalongkorn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Demenok.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Demenok.
Chulalongkorn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Demenok lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demenok throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chulalongkorn is looking to counter punch.
Demenok ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chulalongkorn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chulalongkorn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Demenok goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Chulalongkorn takes one to the chin there.
Demenok misses the shot to the body.
Demenok scoring well with a low kick there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Demenok. That's going to slow Chulalongkorn down.
Magnificent Chulalongkorn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Demenok. Chulalongkorn does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Chulalongkorn misses the target.
Demenok throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chulalongkorn avoids the body shot from Demenok.
A little feinted left hand from Chulalongkorn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Demenok looks to throw the jab but Chulalongkorn is out of range.
Chulalongkorn blocks a jab.
Chulalongkorn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Demenok is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chulalongkorn slips a straight right by Demenok.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chulalongkorn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Demenok.
Chulalongkorn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demenok misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Chulalongkorn misses the target.
A good leg kick by Demenok.
Demenok misses with a left hand
and Chulalongkorn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Demenok throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chulalongkorn steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Demenok. That one must have hurt.
Demenok misses with a wild body shot.
Demenok throws a leg kick
and Chulalongkorn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice uppercut there from Demenok.
Demenok swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demenok scores with a hook.
Demenok lands with an uppercut that bounces Chulalongkorn off the cage and back into range.
Demenok misses with a lunging right hand
and Chulalongkorn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Demenok throws a right hand that misses
and Chulalongkorn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Demenok dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chulalongkorn. That did some damage!
Demenok misses the shot to the body.
Demenok misses with a hook. Chulalongkorn ducked under it nicely.
Chulalongkorn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Chulalongkorn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Demenok.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rukter Demenok comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Demenok 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rukter Demenok!
Rukter Demenok is the new featherweight champion!
Rukter Demenok thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohammed Kahn (ranked 5 p4p, 171 weight class) and Blazej Byczkiewicz (ranked 1 p4p, 27 weight class). Kahn's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, كارتل مدان. Byczkiewicz has chosen The Analogs - Szczecin as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Blazej Byczkiewicz enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mohammed Kahn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blazej Byczkiewicz!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Kahn misses
enabling Byczkiewicz to counter with a crisp jab.
Kahn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kahn throwing a counter right hand but Byczkiewicz manages to avoid it.
Byczkiewicz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Byczkiewicz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kahn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Byczkiewicz.
It looks like Mohammed Kahn has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Byczkiewicz.
Jab from Byczkiewicz.
A swing and a miss from Byczkiewicz.
Byczkiewicz moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byczkiewicz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kahn.
Byczkiewicz tries to clinch but Kahn is having none of it.
Byczkiewicz looks to land a left hand but Kahn moved out of range nicely.
Kahn quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Byczkiewicz misses with a lunging right hand
and Kahn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Blazej Byczkiewicz has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahn ducks under a wild hook from Byczkiewicz.
Byczkiewicz scores with a decent looking hook.
Kahn tests Byczkiewicz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Byczkiewicz sizes up Kahn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kahn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Byczkiewicz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kahn counters with a crisp right hand that drops Byczkiewicz! Kahn lets Byczkiewicz back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Byczkiewicz misses with a straight left.
It looked like Kahn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Byczkiewicz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Byczkiewicz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Byczkiewicz closes the distance and clinches.
Byczkiewicz pulls guard successfully.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Byczkiewicz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kahn content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byczkiewicz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kahn slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Byczkiewicz is on top in guard.
Kahn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Byczkiewicz throwing strikes from guard but Kahn blocks nicely.
Byczkiewicz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Byczkiewicz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Byczkiewicz distracts Kahn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mohammed Kahn's cut is getting worse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byczkiewicz with a nice head shot there.
Byczkiewicz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kahn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Byczkiewicz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Byczkiewicz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kahn keeping moving, preventing Byczkiewicz from controlling successfully.
Byczkiewicz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Byczkiewicz wants to control from the top but Kahn keeps moving.
Byczkiewicz stands up over Kahn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mohammed Kahn's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kahn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Byczkiewicz.
Kahn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Byczkiewicz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kahn is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahn stalling.
Byczkiewicz is looking for a sweep. Kahn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kahn sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Byczkiewicz is looking for a sweep. Kahn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kahn 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.
Kahn prevents Byczkiewicz from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blazej Byczkiewicz dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Byczkiewicz throws a hook but Kahn blocks it.
It looked like Kahn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Byczkiewicz swings widly with a right hand
and Kahn counters with a right hand to the body.
Byczkiewicz misses with a right hand
and Kahn counters with a straight right hand.
Byczkiewicz swinging wildly here.
A big right from Byczkiewicz misses.
Byczkiewicz throws an off balance right hand
and Kahn counters with a nice kick to the body.
A left lands for Kahn.
That has opened up Blazej Byczkiewicz's cut even more.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byczkiewicz misses with a left hand
and Kahn counters with a stiff right hand.
Byczkiewicz takes a swing at Kahn's ribcage but misses.
Kahn fires out a quick counter leg kick but Byczkiewicz just manages to avoid it.
Byczkiewicz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Byczkiewicz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Byczkiewicz misses
and Kahn counters with a huge right that knocks Byczkiewicz out cold! Kahn is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mohammed Kahn!
Mohammed Kahn retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Mohammed Kahn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Blazej Byczkiewicz stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm trying to bring danger back in to MMA & there are no limits & no laws & I break down every barrier put in front of me till the day I die'.
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