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RISE: Romano vs Peramaki PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommi Ritola (ranked 3960 p4p, 6091 weight class) and Scoot Tatum (ranked 434 p4p, 513 weight class). Scoot Tatum is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Ritola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Scoot Tatum!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatum fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tatum checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tatum with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tatum lands a nice looking body kick.
Tatum digs a good hook to Ritola's body.
Ritola 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.
Tatum takes the fight into the clinch.
Tatum avoiding damage as Ritola throws knees to the body.
Ritola trying to land knees to the body.
Tatum managing to block the knees to the body from Ritola.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tatum.
Tatum lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tatum lands a hook that snaps the head of Ritola backwards.
Tatum avoiding damage as Ritola throws knees to the body.
Tatum working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tatum lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tatum lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ritola tries to land knees in the clinch but Tatum avoids the damage to the body.
Tatum lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ritola.
A nice left hand lands by Tatum.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tatum creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Come on Tatum - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tatum.
Tatum lands a right hand.
Tatum on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ritola is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tatum is defending well for now.
Tatum managing to block the knees to the body from Ritola.
Ritola trying to land knees to the body.
Ritola misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tatum.
Tatum lands with a light punch inside.
Tatum lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tatum creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tatum throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ritolas head.
Ritola is breathing heavily.
Ritola takes a shot to the head.
Tatum avoiding damage as Ritola throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Tatum.
Ritola definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tatum.
A short uppercut from Tatum.
Tatum lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Tatum on the inside.
Tatum lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ritola backwards.
Tatum makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tatum scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tatum utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tatum content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tatum lands with a left to the head.
Tatum leaning against his opponent.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tatum.
Tatum lands a body shot.
Tatum lands with a short shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tatum lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatum working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tatum blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tatum lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Tatum.
Tatum is working Ritola over against the cage.
Tatum lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tatum lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ritola backwards.
A short uppercut from Tatum.
Tatum makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tatum gets through Ritola's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tatum lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knees to the body from Ritola.
Good body shot from Tatum.
Tatum lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tatum presses Ritola against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A shot in the inside from Tatum.
Tatum lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tatum scores with a shot to the side of Ritola's head.
Tatum lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ritola backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tatum creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tatum.
Tatum gets through Ritola's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tatum lands with a left to the head.
Tatum lands a body punch.
Tatum lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tatum.
Tatum softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tatum scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ritola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tatum throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ritola blocks it with crossed arms.
Tatum avoiding damage as Ritola throws knees to the body.
Tatum has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ritola seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tatum can turn it around.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tatum.
Tatum lands an uppercut.
Tatum connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ritola's face.
 It looks like Tommi Ritola has been cut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tatum scores with a shoulder strike.
Ritola's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tatum lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ritola backwards.
Tatum working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scoot Tatum dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommi Ritola's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tatum lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Ritola up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Tatum from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Ritola's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Scoot Tatum!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olo Adofo (ranked 5803 p4p, 3997 weight class) and Matthew Diggs (ranked 566 p4p, 482 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Olo Adofo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Matthew Diggs!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diggs lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Diggs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diggs gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Adofo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diggs's elbow.
Adofo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Adofo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Adofo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diggss head.
Nice body punch from Adofo.
A body shot lands from Adofo.
Diggs looks winded!
Adofo scores with a hook to the body.
Adofo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diggs misses with a looping right.
Adofo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diggs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Adofo lands a jab to the nose.
 It looks like Matthew Diggs has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adofo connects with a right hand. Diggs shakes it off.
Adofo lands a big uppercut and Diggs crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Diggs looks OK. Adofo waves Diggs back to his feet!
 Diggs is rocked!
Diggs doesn't manage to clinch there - Adofo circles away.
Adofo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Diggs buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diggs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Adofo misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adofo misses with a body shot.
Diggs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Adofo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Diggs misses its intended target.
Adofo tries a head kick but it misses.
Adofo cracks Diggs with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Diggs tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Adofo pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Diggs is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olo Adofo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jim Fish (ranked 5660 p4p, 3683 weight class) and Gazali Koekemoer (ranked 595 p4p, 470 weight class). Jim Fish could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gazali Koekemoer's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Fish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gazali Koekemoer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fish lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Koekemoer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Koekemoer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fish throws the left hand but Koekemoer avoids the punch easily.
Koekemoer steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Fish throws a good cross that connects.
Fish pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Koekemoer misses.
Koekemoer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Koekemoer misses with a hook. Fish ducked under it nicely.
Fish throws a left and a right that both miss
and Koekemoer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fish takes a swing at Koekemoer's ribcage but misses.
Koekemoer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fish crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Koekemoer - the referee stops the clock and Fish gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Koekemoer. Fish manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've been told by Fish's head coaches at Doom's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fish ducks under a wild hook from Koekemoer.
Jim Fish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fish throws a sloppy head kick and Koekemoer moves out of range easily.
Koekemoer's coach down at Besta-Fera Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Koekemoer's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fish throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koekemoer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fish scores with a kick to the body.
Fish moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koekemoer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fish misses with a hook. Koekemoer ducked under it nicely.
Fish slips under a jab from Koekemoer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fish tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Koekemoer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fish misses with a straight left.
Fish steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koekemoer.
Fish sizes up Koekemoer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Koekemoer takes one on the button.
Koekemoer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Koekemoer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fish lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fish thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fish throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fish fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koekemoer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fish.
Koekemoer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fish throws a body kick that misses
and Koekemoer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fish thinking.
Koekemoer blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Fish misses its intended target.
Fish throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Fish throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Koekemoer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fish is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koekemoer.
Koekemoer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fish avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koekemoer ducks right into an uppercut from Fish.
Fish throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Koekemoer counters with a good, hard body kick but Fish shrugs it off.
Fish throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koekemoer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Koekemoer throws out a counter right but Fish avoids it with no problem.
Koekemoer ducks under a wild hook from Fish.
A nice side step and Koekemoer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fish throws a predictable looking body shot
and Koekemoer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Koekemoer tries a low kick but Fish avoids it.
Koekemoer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fish is able to avoid easily.
Fish comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Koekemoer looks to land a left hand but Fish moved out of range nicely.
Fish scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koekemoer throws the kick towards the body but Fish avoids it.
Koekemoer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fish throws a jab when Koekemoer was well out of range.
Fish misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fish looks to land a right hand but Koekemoer moved out of range.
Fish misses with a wild combination.
Fish misses with a hook to the body
and Koekemoer counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fish's knee momentarily.
Fish tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koekemoer was well out of range. Poor timing from Fish.
Fish moves out of range of the body kick from Koekemoer.
Fish swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Koekemoer counter with a right hand.
Koekemoer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Koekemoer flicks out a counter leg kick but Fish steps away.
Fish with a nice cross.
Fish fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Koekemoer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Koekemoer scores with a shot to the body.
Fish throws the left hand but Koekemoer avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koekemoer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Koekemoer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Fish misses the target.
Fish fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koekemoer manages to avoid it.
Fish swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fish walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice shot lands for Koekemoer.
Koekemoer misses with a low kick.
Koekemoer misses with an uppercut. Fish saw that one coming.
Fish takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fish just misses with a punch to the body.
Koekemoer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fish throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Koekemoer misses.
A big right from Fish misses.
Koekemoer misses with a body kick.
Koekemoer throws a shot from downtown. Fish moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jim Fish will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fish waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koekemoer.
The crowd cheers as Koekemoer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fish doesn't seem phased though.
Fish shoots in for a double leg but Koekemoer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fish takes a swing at Koekemoer's ribcage but misses.
Fish cracks Koekemoer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A slow jab from Fish misses its intended target.
It seemed like Koekemoer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Koekemoer slips a straight right by Fish.
It seemed like Koekemoer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Koekemoer in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Koekemoer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fish lands with a straight right. Koekemoer didn't see that one coming.
Fish throws a right hand that misses
and Koekemoer counters with a straight right hand.
Fish throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Fish misses.
Fish throws a hook but Koekemoer blocks it.
Fish connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Koekemoer might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Fish has got the better of the exchanges.
Koekemoer slips under a jab.
Koekemoer feints and then cracks Fish's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fish down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fish misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koekemoer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Koekemoer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Koekemoer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Koekemoer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fish throws a hook to the side of Koekemoer's head but Koekemoer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fish throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Koekemoer counters with a straight right hand.
Fish misses with a hook. Koekemoer ducked under it nicely.
Fish backing away here, and Koekemoer unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fish throws a head kick that Koekemoer semi-blocks.
Fish throws a head kick but Koekemoer moves out of range.
Jim Fish is winning the standup battle so far.
Fish takes a swing at Koekemoer's ribcage but misses.
Koekemoer ducks under a wild hook from Fish.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Koekemoer! But no joy.
Fish looks to land a right hand but Koekemoer moved out of range.
Koekemoer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fish.
Fish keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koekemoer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fish lands a slapping body shot.
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!
Fish throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Koekemoer counters with a good low kick that Fish was not able to check.
Fish keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Koekemoer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Koekemoer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Koekemoer throws a wild body kick that Fish sees coming a mile off.
It looked like Fish wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fish misses the body punch
and Koekemoer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Jim Fish has been cut.
Koekemoer moves out of range as Fish strikes.
A cross from Koekemoer lands.
 Fish is rocked!
Fish walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Fish limp body while Koekemoer jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gazali Koekemoer!
Gazali Koekemoer thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yadiel Brown (ranked 3854 p4p, 2239 weight class) and Yaya Kouame (ranked 486 p4p, 315 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Yadiel Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yaya Kouame!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kouame throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Brown misses.
Kouame scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Brown throws a looping overhand right but Kouame ducks down to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kouame.
It looks like Yadiel Brown has been cut.
Brown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kouame was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Brown moves away from the strike by Kouame.
We've been told by Brown's head coaches at Grooming Champions that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Brown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kouame misses the shot to the body.
Brown lands with a right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Kouame as he connects with a hook.
Brown staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Kouame misses.
Kouame throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Yaya Kouame seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kouame lands a glancing blow to the side of Brown's head.
Brown fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brown misses with a hook. Kouame ducked under it nicely.
Brown gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kouame throws a good cross that connects.
Brown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kouame.
Kouame lands with a nice body punch.
Brown takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yadiel Brown's cut is getting worse.
Nice uppercut lands for Kouame. That snapped Brown's head back.
Brown is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kouame counters with a straight right hand.
Oh Brown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brown throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kouame is rocked!
Kouame throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brown counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yadiel Brown!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Liam Higgins (ranked 2132 p4p, 4168 weight class) and Rodion Brown (ranked 272 p4p, 446 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Liam Higgins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rodion Brown!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown throws a right hand that misses
and Higgins counters with a straight right hand.
Higgins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Higgins loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
Brown flicks out a counter leg kick but Higgins steps away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Higgins.
Brown takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Higgins throws a leg kick which misses Brown's front leg but catches the back leg as Brown tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown throws a poor cross that misses
and Higgins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Higgins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brown blocks a jab.
Brown throws a leg kick
enabling Higgins to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higgins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brown throws out a counter right but Higgins avoids it with no problem.
Higgins drops Brown with a straight right hand, right on the button! Higgins follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liam Higgins!
Liam Higgins decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pacome Thibodeaux (ranked 3541 p4p, 2771 weight class) and Tarrell Newsome (ranked 386 p4p, 314 weight class). Tarrell Newsome told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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4 - 2 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pacome Thibodeaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tarrell Newsome!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Newsome works the jab nicely.
Newsome scores with a hook.
Thibodeaux misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Newsome! But no joy.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy right hand but Newsome sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Newsome avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux.
Newsome jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Newsome throws a hook to the side of Thibodeaux's head but Thibodeaux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice shot by Thibodeaux.
Newsome misses with a body shot.
Thibodeaux tries to counter by clinching up but Newsome breaks away and moves out of range.
Thibodeaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Newsome was well out of range. Poor timing from Thibodeaux.
Newsome throws a lazy right hand but Thibodeaux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pacome Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thibodeaux moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thibodeaux lands with a nice body punch.
A jab from Thibodeaux misses.
Thibodeaux lands a big right hand that sends Newsome crashing to the mat! Thibodeaux stays standing though and waves Newsome back to his feet!
Newsome is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Thibodeaux 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thibodeaux keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Newsome is still on wobbly legs! Can Thibodeaux finish him?
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
Newsome seems to have recovered his senses.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut
and Newsome counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thibodeaux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Newsome sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Newsome! But no joy.
Newsome avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thibodeaux missing with a left hand there. Newsome was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thibodeaux connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Newsome's hands.
Thibodeaux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thibodeaux scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Newsome jabs Thibodeaux right on the nose. Thibodeaux blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux looks to land a left hand but Newsome moved out of range nicely.
Newsome misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newsome misses with a straight right.
Thibodeaux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Newsome moves out of range of the strikes.
Thibodeaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Newsome was well out of range. Poor timing from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Newsome was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Newsome gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Newsome lands a nice shot to the body.
Newsome lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Thibodeaux manages to break the clinch.
Thibodeaux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Newsome! But no joy.
Newsome throws a hook but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Thibodeaux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Newsome avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Newsome was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Newsome tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thibodeaux paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thibodeaux throws a right hand that misses
and Newsome counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Newsome might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Thibodeaux.
Newsome uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Newsome.
A big right from Thibodeaux misses.
Newsome throws a hook but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Newsome wants to clinch
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thibodeaux takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Newsome rushes Thibodeaux and presses him up against the cage.
Newsome misses with a punch on the inside.
Newsome lands a right hand.
Thibodeaux tries to land knees in the clinch but Newsome avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newsome lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Newsome tries to throw a body punch but Thibodeaux avoids it by throwing Newsome back against the cage.
Thibodeaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux is trying to force a seperation but Newsome has the dominant position.
Newsome is leaning against Thibodeaux and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thibodeaux misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Newsome.
Newsome pushes Thibodeaux back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Newsome fails to land.
Thibodeaux throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Newsome blocks it with crossed arms.
Thibodeaux is trying to force a seperation but Newsome has the dominant position.
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Newsome clobbers Thibodeaux with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thibodeaux throws a looping overhand right but Newsome ducks down to avoid it.
Good shot there by Newsome.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Newsome is just out of range.
Newsome uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thibodeaux.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Newsome is just out of range.
Thibodeaux misses with a straight left.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook
and Newsome cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pacome Thibodeaux dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Newsome.
Thibodeaux lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thibodeaux misses the jab.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook
and Newsome counters with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux throws the left hand but Newsome avoids the punch easily.
Pacome Thibodeaux is winning the standup battle so far.
Newsome pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thibodeaux throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Newsome connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thibodeaux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Newsome misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Newsome.
Thibodeaux wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newsome uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thibodeaux.
Newsome moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thibodeaux throws out a loose jab but Newsome uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newsome catches Thibodeaux with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newsome throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thibodeaux throws a jab when Newsome was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Newsome! But no joy.
A big right from Thibodeaux misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Newsome! But no joy.
Newsome slips a straight right by Thibodeaux.
Newsome throws a hook but Thibodeaux avoids it easily.
Newsome tries to clinch but Thibodeaux is having none of it.
Newsome takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thibodeaux avoids the body shot from Newsome.
Newsome displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thibodeaux throws out the jab.
Thibodeaux looks to land a left hand but Newsome moved out of range nicely.
Newsome takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thibodeaux throws the left hand but Newsome avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newsome jabs at Thibodeaux's body.
Thibodeaux scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newsome misses with an uppercut.
Thibodeaux scores with a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Newsome throws out a counter right but Thibodeaux avoids it with no problem.
Thibodeaux misses the body punch
and Newsome counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook.
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy body shot
and Newsome cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Newsome has closed the distance and engaged Thibodeaux in a clinch.
Newsome is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Newsome lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Newsome prevents a body shot from Thibodeaux.
Newsome tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newsome can't find room to land a body shot as Thibodeaux controls the action.
Newsome has Thibodeaux pressed against the cage, preventing Thibodeaux from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Newsome doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thibodeaux trying to land knees to the body.
Newsome lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
Newsome fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A shot in the inside from Newsome.
Newsome has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Thibodeaux seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Newsome can turn it around.
Thibodeaux missing with knees to the body.
Newsome scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Newsome is leaning against Thibodeaux and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Newsome lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Newsome fails to land.
Newsome tries to work over Thibodeaux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Newsome lands a body shot.
Newsome doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Newsome tries to throw a body punch but Thibodeaux avoids it by throwing Newsome back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Newsome.
Newsome is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Newsome blocks a body shot from Thibodeaux.
Good body shot from Newsome.
Tarrell Newsome seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Newsome is leaning against Thibodeaux and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thibodeaux missing with knees to the body.
Thibodeaux manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux misses with a looping left.
Newsome scores with a decent looking hook.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Newsome.
Thibodeaux takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thibodeaux tries to keep at a distance but Newsome has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Newsome.
Newsome prevents a body shot from Thibodeaux.
Newsome misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Newsome lands a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tarrell Newsome showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Newsome defending well as Thibodeaux loads up on a big left hand.
Thibodeaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Newsome looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice straight punches there by Thibodeaux. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux swings for the body but Newsome moves out of range.
Newsome gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Newsome tries to throw a body punch but Thibodeaux avoids it by throwing Newsome back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Newsome misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Newsome scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thibodeaux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Newsome.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Newsome.
Thibodeaux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Newsome doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Newsome prevents a body shot from Thibodeaux.
Newsome misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thibodeaux wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Newsome has him pressed against the cage.
Newsome lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newsome doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Newsome stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Newsome tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thibodeaux's elbow.
Newsome lands with a left to the head.
Newsome tries to work over Thibodeaux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Newsome on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thibodeaux trying to land knees to the body.
Newsome misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thibodeaux using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Newsome has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thibodeaux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux tries to land a knee to the head but Newsome blocks with his arms.
Thibodeaux tries to break the clinch but Newsome is controlling the position.
Newsome lands an uppercut.
Thibodeaux throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Newsomes head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thibodeaux.
Newsome misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux blocks a body shot from Newsome.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Newsome managing to block the knees to the body from Thibodeaux.
Newsome struggles to land a body shot inside as Thibodeaux controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux tries to work over Newsome's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux tries to break free but Newsome pushes him back against the cage.
Newsome blocks an uppercut.
Thibodeaux misses with a knee strike.
Thibodeaux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thibodeaux tries to land a knee to the head but Newsome blocks with his arms.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thibodeaux working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newsome avoiding damage as Thibodeaux throws knees to the body.
Newsome tries to throw a body punch but Thibodeaux avoids it by throwing Newsome back against the cage.
Newsome lands a nice shot to the body.
Newsome lands a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Newsome tries a body shot but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Newsome scores with a nice short uppercut.
Newsome lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Thibodeaux looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Newsome.
Newsome lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Newsome lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux wants to break the clinch but can't.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Come on Newsome - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with an uppercut but Newsome uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newsome lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Newsome tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Newsome.
Newsome tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux takes a shot to the head.
Newsome can't find room to land a body shot as Thibodeaux controls the action.
Newsome works on Thibodeaux's body with a couple of short punches.
Newsome misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thibodeaux misses with a knee strike.
Newsome blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux blocks a body shot from Newsome.
Newsome prevents Thibodeaux from breaking the clinch.
Thibodeaux's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Newsome misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thibodeaux tries a body shot but Newsome blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Newsome as the two fighters clinch.
Newsome leaning his opponent against the cage.
Newsome misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch on the inside.
Newsome lands a body shot.
Newsome leaning his opponent against the cage.
Newsome lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newsome struggles to land a body shot inside as Thibodeaux controls his hands.
Newsome misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thibodeaux lands a good knee to the midsection. Newsome won't want to take too many of those.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tarrell Newsome comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Newsome 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tarrell Newsome!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Henry Holliday (ranked 3558 p4p, 2398 weight class) and Mikail Spartakov (ranked 400 p4p, 301 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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285
2 - 1 - 0 |
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4 - 1 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Henry Holliday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mikail Spartakov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spartakov looks to land a right hand but Holliday moved out of range.
Spartakov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Mikail Spartakov has been cut.
Spartakov lands with a good body shot.
Spartakov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
John Henry Holliday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holliday lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Spartakov at a distance.
Holliday ducks under a wild hook from Spartakov.
Spartakov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Holliday misses with a wild body shot.
Spartakov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Spartakov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Holliday.
Spartakov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holliday bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Holliday misses with a lunging right hand
and Spartakov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Holliday gets a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spartakov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Spartakov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Holliday.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holliday pushes Spartakov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Holliday doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holliday managing to block the knees to the body from Spartakov.
Holliday lands a shoulder strike.
Spartakov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Holliday blocks it with crossed arms.
Holliday definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Spartakov stalling in the clinch but Holliday improves position.
A shot in the inside from Holliday.
A short right from Holliday on the inside.
Holliday misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spartakov misses with a body punch.
Spartakov working aggressively here.
Holliday misses with a punch on the inside.
Holliday swings wildly with an uppercut but Spartakov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spartakov lands a shoulder strike.
Holliday lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holliday misses with the head strike.
Holliday tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Spartakov throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holliday swings wildly with an uppercut but Spartakov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holliday misses with a punch on the inside.
Holliday misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holliday doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holliday on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Holliday misses with some punches.
Spartakov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spartakov scores with a shot to the side of Holliday's head.
A right handed body shot lands from Holliday.
Spartakov cracks Holliday with a nice body shot.
Holliday lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holliday.
Spartakov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holliday pushes Spartakov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spartakov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spartakov blocking some punches.
Holliday tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holliday misses with a short punch on the inside.
Holliday tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spartakov trying to land knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Spartakov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spartakov misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Holliday.
Spartakov looks winded!
A short uppercut from Holliday.
Holliday lands a right hand.
Spartakov misses with a knee to the head.
Spartakov trying to control the position but instead, Holliday has worked for underhooks and has pushed Spartakov into the cage.
Holliday lands with a short shot to the head.
Holliday stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Spartakov.
Holliday goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holliday lands a shot to the body.
Holliday lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Holliday works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Holliday digs a right hand into Spartakov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spartakov's gas tank.
Holliday misses with a short punch on the inside.
Holliday swings wildly with an uppercut but Spartakov uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holliday gets through Spartakov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Holliday tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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 left hand lands to the body for Holliday.
Holliday goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holliday presses Spartakov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Holliday misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holliday lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That has opened up Mikail Spartakov's cut even more.
Holliday lands a body shot in the clinch.
Holliday works on Spartakov's body with a couple of short punches.
Holliday lands with a light punch inside.
Holliday tries to work over Spartakov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spartakov takes a shot to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Holliday is leaning against Spartakov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Holliday lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spartakov backwards.
Holliday scores with a shoulder strike.
Holliday lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holliday gets through Spartakov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Holliday.
Holliday lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Henry Holliday dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikail Spartakov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Holliday takes a swing at Spartakov's ribcage but misses.
Holliday scores with a body shot.
Holliday fails in his attempt to clinch.
Spartakov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Holliday digs a good body shot into Spartakov's ribs.
A cross from Holliday lands.
Holliday lands a body shot.
Holliday swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holliday has closed the distance and engaged Spartakov in a clinch.
Spartakov can't find room to land a body shot as Holliday controls the action.
Spartakov misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Holliday.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holliday lands a nice shot to the body.
Holliday lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spartakov backwards.
Holliday lands with a right to the head.
The cut above Mikail Spartakov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holliday lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spartakov is rocked!
Spartakov is breathing heavily.
Holliday makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spartakov is still on wobbly legs! Can Holliday finish him?
Holliday digs a right hand into Spartakov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spartakov's gas tank.
Holliday lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Spartakov to his knees! Holliday keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Henry Holliday!
A relieved looking John Henry Holliday thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kittisak Saetang (ranked 2382 p4p, 2178 weight class) and Yasuda Takahiro (ranked 249 p4p, 233 weight class). Takahiro has chosen The Enemy as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kittisak Saetang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yasuda Takahiro!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saetang keeps the fight on the outside.
Takahiro tries to clinch up.
It looked like Saetang was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Takahiro.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Saetang tries a body shot but Takahiro blocks it.
Takahiro working aggressively here.
Takahiro'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.
Saetang is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Takahiro is defending well.
Takahiro has a couple of punches blocked by Saetang.
Takahiro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Takahiro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saetang misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saetang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takahiro backwards.
Takahiro misses with the head strike.
Saetang can't find room to land a body shot as Takahiro controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takahiro.
Saetang misses with the head strike.
Saetang tries to work over Takahiro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takahiro tries to land knees in the clinch but Saetang avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahiro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takahiro misses with the head strike.
Takahiro blocking some punches.
Saetang has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Takahiro is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Saetang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Takahiro.
Saetang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takahiro backwards.
I was talking to Saetang's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Takahiro throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Saetang throws a head punch that misses.
Takahiro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takahiro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takahiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takahiro stalling.
Saetang tries to work over Takahiro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saetang tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kittisak Saetang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saetang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takahiro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Saetang.
Saetang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saetang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saetang is working for takedown but Takahiro is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahiro misses with some punches.
Saetang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Saetang.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takahiro misses with the head strike.
Takahiro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saetang misses with a body punch.
Saetang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takahiro swings wildly with an uppercut but Saetang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saetang lands with a short shot to the head.
Saetang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Takahiro pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Takahiro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saetang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Takahiro tries to clinch up.
A little feinted left hand from Saetang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saetang gets tackled into the cage by Takahiro. Takahiro maintains the clinch.
Saetang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saetang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takahiro backwards.
Takahiro has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Saetang seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Takahiro can turn it around.
Saetang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saetang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saetang struggles to land a body shot inside as Takahiro controls his hands.
Takahiro tries to land a knee to the head but Saetang blocks with his arms.
Takahiro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takahiro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saetang backwards.
Takahiro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takahiro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Takahiro throws a head punch that misses.
Takahiro swings wildly with an uppercut but Saetang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takahiro misses with a punch on the inside.
Saetang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Takahiro misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Takahiro.
Saetang working aggressively here.
Saetang lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saetang.
Saetang blocks an uppercut.
Saetang misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saetang looking for a takedown.
Takahiro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saetangs head.
Takahiro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Saetang.
Saetang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saetang goes for a takedown attempt but Takahiro pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Takahiro forces Saetang back against the cage and clinches.
Saetang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takahiro.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saetang.
Takahiro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takahiro stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Takahiro misses with a knee strike.
Takahiro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Saetang.
A short uppercut from Saetang.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yasuda Takahiro will probably get the nod.
That's time! Saetang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Takahiro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yasuda Takahiro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Saetang.
Saetang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takahiro misses with a punch on the inside.
Saetang tries to work over Takahiro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takahiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saetang is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A head punch on the inside from Takahiro fails to land.
Saetang blocking some punches.
Saetang lands with a right to the head.
Saetang is leaning against Takahiro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Takahiro working aggressively here.
Takahiro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saetang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saetang blocks an uppercut.
Saetang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takahiro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Takahiro working aggressively here.
Takahiro throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Saetang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saetang has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Takahiro is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Takahiro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saetang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Takahiro breaks the clinch.
Takahiro tries to clinch but Saetang is having none of it.
Saetang stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Takahiro ducks under a wild hook from Saetang.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takahiro! But no joy.
Saetang throws a hook to the side of Takahiro's head but Takahiro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takahiro instigates a clinch.
Takahiro misses with some punches.
Saetang lands a right hand.
Takahiro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takahiro working aggressively here.
Takahiro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saetang's elbow.
Saetang blocking some punches.
Takahiro blocks an uppercut.
Takahiro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saetang backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saetang.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saetang misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Saetang.
Saetang lands with a left to the head.
Takahiro has a couple of punches blocked by Saetang.
A body shot lands from Saetang.
Saetang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Takahiro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saetang lands a nice uppercut.
Saetang tries a body shot but Takahiro blocks it.
Saetang has a couple of punches blocked by Takahiro.
Kittisak Saetang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saetang lands a body shot in the clinch.
Takahiro throws a head punch that misses.
Saetang is working for takedown but Takahiro is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kittisak Saetang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saetang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Takahiro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Takahiro pushes Saetang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saetang can't find room to land a body shot as Takahiro controls the action.
Saetang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Saetang has a couple of punches blocked by Takahiro.
Saetang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Takahiro avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Takahiro fails to land.
Takahiro misses with the head strike.
Takahiro with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Saetang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Takahiro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Saetang lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takahiro.
Saetang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takahiro's elbow.
Takahiro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saetang.
Takahiro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saetang blocks an uppercut.
Takahiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saetang throws a jab but it's blocked by Takahiro.
Takahiro appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Takahiro fails in his attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Saetang misses the target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Takahiro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahiro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Saetang finds it's way round the side to connect with Takahiro's head.
Takahiro is rocked!
A lazy body kick from Takahiro
and Saetang counters with a nice right hand that sends Takahiro toppling to the canvas! Takahiro scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Saetang finish him?!
Takahiro is still on wobbly legs! Can Saetang finish him?
Kittisak Saetang is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saetang circles away from the clinch attempt
and Saetang counters with a huge right that knocks Takahiro out cold! Saetang is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kittisak Saetang!
Kittisak Saetang decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Kaspersky (ranked 1298 p4p, 3666 weight class) and Eli Goode (ranked 198 p4p, 468 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikolai Kaspersky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eli Goode!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goode rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kaspersky moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Goode misses with a looping right.
Goode misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Goode loads up on a big right hand but Kaspersky slips the punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Goode walks into a stiff left hand from Kaspersky.
Kaspersky pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kaspersky fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kaspersky throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Goode tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kaspersky is in Goode's guard.
Kaspersky is in close to Goode's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kaspersky throws a big right hand that misses.
Goode is trying to control the position but Kaspersky postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaspersky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaspersky stands up over Goode, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goode avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kaspersky trying to control the position from guard on top but Goode is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goode not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Goode has momentary wrist control but Kaspersky slips an elbow through the middle.
Kaspersky missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kaspersky stopping the sweep attempt from Goode.
Kaspersky trying to control the position from guard on top but Goode is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goode is trying to keep Kaspersky in close.
Goode avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kaspersky throws a big elbow that misses.
Kaspersky working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kaspersky throwing strikes from guard but Goode blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaspersky content to stall in guard here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goode looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Goode throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kaspersky feinted with a counter takedown.
Goode steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaspersky.
Nice uppercut lands for Kaspersky. That snapped Goode's head back.
Kaspersky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goode slips a jab and a cross from Kaspersky.
Kaspersky shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kaspersky won't allow Goode to sweep him here.
Goode keeping moving, preventing Kaspersky from controlling successfully.
Kaspersky working some strikes from top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaspersky sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Goode's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goode taking some punishment here, with Kaspersky in his half guard.
Goode wants to control but Kaspersky is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kaspersky lands a nice short elbow.
Kaspersky keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Goode controlling the position for now.
Kaspersky passes to side control.
Goode wants to control but Kaspersky postures up.
Kaspersky landing a few strikes.
Kaspersky creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kaspersky working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaspersky lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Goode down.
We've been hearing that Kaspersky has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Goode is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kaspersky connects with a decent elbow.
Kaspersky in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kaspersky in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kaspersky lands an elbow.
Goode taking punishment in the form of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goode takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Goode is rocked!
Kaspersky tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kaspersky has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kaspersky lands a few punches from side control.
Goode is still in real trouble! Can Kaspersky finish him?
Goode taking a bit of punishment here - Kaspersky scoring with strikes.
Goode seems to have recovered his senses.
Kaspersky lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Goode down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Kaspersky dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Goode. Kaspersky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goode swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kaspersky misses with a wild combination.
Kaspersky throws a lazy right hand but Goode sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Goode misses with a wild body shot.
Goode connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kaspersky keeps control of Goode as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kaspersky is working for takedown but Goode is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kaspersky drops down looking for an ankle pick but Goode pulls his leg out and moves away.
Goode on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaspersky throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Goode lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kaspersky at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Goode. No joy for Kaspersky on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikolai Kaspersky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goode misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaspersky throws a shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Goode.
Kaspersky throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kaspersky throws a big shot that misses.
Goode doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Goode misses with a right hand
and Kaspersky counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Goode is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kaspersky won't allow Goode to sweep him here.
Kaspersky with a nice head shot there.
Kaspersky postures up in Goode's guard and throws a big left but Goode blocks it.
Goode wants to sweep here but Kaspersky controlling him for the moment.
Goode preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kaspersky is looking to work some ground and pound but Goode has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goode working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kaspersky.
Goode throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kaspersky working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kaspersky has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Goode working a defensive guard here.
Kaspersky makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kaspersky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goode can do to turn this around?
Goode avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kaspersky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaspersky in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kaspersky trying to control but Goode is working from the bottom.
Kaspersky postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaspersky with a flurry of punches that miss.
Goode is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kaspersky throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kaspersky misses with a series of wild punches.
Kaspersky looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kaspersky with the ground and pound but Goode uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kaspersky with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kaspersky won't allow Goode to sweep him here.
Kaspersky trying to control but Goode is working from the bottom.
Kaspersky trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaspersky is looking to work some ground and pound but Goode has wrist control.
Kaspersky is looking to work some ground and pound but Goode has wrist control.
Kaspersky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goode is keeping the position for now.
Goode utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kaspersky postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kaspersky postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kaspersky's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kaspersky in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kaspersky has gone for a leg lock! Goode slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kaspersky's guard.
Goode avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Kaspersky dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kaspersky getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Goode works Kaspersky's body with a nice hook.
A big left from Goode misses.
Kaspersky slips under a jab from Goode.
Goode lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kaspersky at a distance.
Kaspersky lands with a nice body punch.
Goode throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kaspersky closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Goode quickly recovers to half guard.
Goode is staying active underneath Kaspersky, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kaspersky is trying to work for a kimura but Goode is defending well.
Goode trying to control from the bottom.
Goode takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaspersky landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Goode is controlling Kaspersky's trapped leg to prevent Kaspersky from advancing to side control.
Kaspersky working over Goode with some ground and pound. Goode looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kaspersky is nestled in close to Goode, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kaspersky is looking to take a break and control but Goode is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kaspersky is working for a kimura but Goode is defending it quite comfortably.
Kaspersky wants to control but Goode is keeping him busy.
Eli Goode has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nikolai Kaspersky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaspersky seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Goode trying to control from the bottom.
Kaspersky controlling the action here.
Nikolai Kaspersky overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Goode trying to control here.
Kaspersky stalling.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaspersky misses the jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Kaspersky. That snapped Goode's head back.
Goode misses with a double jab.
Nice defenses there by Goode.
Goode misses the shot to the body.
Goode loads up on a big right hand but Kaspersky slips the punch.
Kaspersky getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kaspersky is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kaspersky throws a right and a left that Goode avoids nicely.
Kaspersky connects with a body shot.
Kaspersky throws a hook but Goode avoids it easily.
Goode looks to land a combination but Kaspersky avoids it well.
Goode throws a hook but Kaspersky blocks it.
Goode throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kaspersky stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kaspersky sizes up Goode with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kaspersky closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Goode quickly recovers to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaspersky looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaspersky is thwarting Goode's attempts to control the position.
Kaspersky with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kaspersky seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Goode for as long as he can get away with.
Kaspersky has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai Kaspersky showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kaspersky, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Kaspersky!
Nikolai Kaspersky thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Muenster Romano (ranked 1451 p4p, 1282 weight class) and Kimmo Peramaki (ranked 195 p4p, 172 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Muenster Romano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kimmo Peramaki!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peramaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've been told by Romano's head coaches at in shig we trust that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Peramaki wants to clinch up but Romano keeps it at a distance.
Romano shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Romano cracks Peramaki with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Peramaki looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Romano finish him?
It looks like Kimmo Peramaki has been cut.
Romano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Romano keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Romano misses the target.
Kimmo Peramaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peramaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Romano circles away.
Peramaki moves into the clinch.
Peramaki jumps guard but Romano turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Peramaki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Peramaki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Muenster Romano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimmo Peramaki.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Romano.
Romano scores with a shot to the side of Peramaki's head.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but Romano has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Peramaki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Romano smiles and moves away.
Peramaki rushes Romano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Romano.
Romano tries a body shot but Peramaki blocks it.
Romano lands a shoulder strike.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Romano just stands there and leans against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Romano.
Romano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Romano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Romano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Romano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Romano to keep the fight standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Romano forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Romano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Romano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Peramaki is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Peramaki is still on wobbly legs! Can Romano finish him?
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Romano forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Romano lands a nice shot to the body.
Peramaki seems to have recovered his senses.
Peramaki looks winded!
A nice right hand lands inside from Romano.
Romano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Romano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Peramaki or not.
Romano scores with a shot to the side of Peramaki's head.
Good body shot from Romano.
Romano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Peramaki backwards.
Romano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Romano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Romano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Romano drops Peramaki onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Peramaki is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Peramaki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Romano just stands there and leans against the cage.
Romano throws a big uppercut that drops Peramaki! More strikes from Romano and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Peramaki lies dazed against the cage as Romano celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Muenster Romano!
Muenster Romano thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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