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HFC 5:Romero vs Taranin PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Carter (ranked 4817 p4p, 24989 weight class) and Victor Morgan (ranked 447 p4p, 497 weight class). 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sam Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Victor Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Carter.
Carter lands a decent elbow from side control.
Carter throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Carter throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Morgan works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Carter throwing shots but Morgan is blocking nicely.
Morgan throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Carter working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
 Morgan is rocked!
Carter scores with a big shot! Morgan's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Morgan! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Carter!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pepper Brendle (ranked 5856 p4p, 4638 weight class) and Finlay Standifer (ranked 488 p4p, 446 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pepper Brendle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Finlay Standifer!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Standifer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Standifer throws a shot to the body.
Standifer scores with a shot to the body.
Brendle fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Standifer avoids it really well and circles away.
Standifer scores with a shot to the body.
Standifer lands with an uppercut that bounces Brendle off the cage and back into range.
Standifer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Brendle pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brendle takes one on the button.
Standifer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brendle. Brendle circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Standifer jabs Brendle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Standifer cracks Brendle with an open hand slap.
Brendle on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brendle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Standifer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Standifer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Standifer tests Brendle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
 Brendle is rocked!
Brendle on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brendle takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brendle looks for a takedown but Standifer sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pepper Brendle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Standifer lunges at Brendle with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brendle's hand.
Finlay Standifer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Standifer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Standifer lands with a good body shot.
Standifer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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!
Standifer lands a big right hook! Brendle looks hurt but is still standing! Standifer lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Brendle falls down and Standifer dives in with a huge hammer fist! Brendle's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Standifer runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Finlay Standifer!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alessandro Moretti (ranked 5531 p4p, 5293 weight class) and Xigua Tou (ranked 475 p4p, 468 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alessandro Moretti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Xigua Tou!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moretti throws a leg kick which misses Tou's front leg but catches the back leg as Tou tries to avoid it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tou has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Moretti throws a body punch but Tou moves out of range.
Tou shoots in looking for a takedown but Moretti manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tou's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No joy there for Moretti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Moretti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Moretti lands a jab-cross combination.
 It looks like Xigua Tou has been cut.
Moretti lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Moretti definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Moretti stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Moretti wants it to stay on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Moretti. Those never looked like landing.
Tou doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Moretti counters with a single leg into guard. Tou didn't expect that.
Alessandro Moretti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xigua Tou.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moretti looking to pass the guard.
Tou manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Moretti manages to get himself to full guard.
Moretti on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Moretti tries to get out of the position.
Moretti is looking to sweep but instead, Tou has passed into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moretti is not content to let Tou control the position.
Tou is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Moretti blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tou.
Moretti won't allow Tou to pass to mount.
Tou not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Moretti is trying to get back to full guard.
Tou thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tou lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tou throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Moretti is staying active underneath Tou, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tou is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Tou not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tou is looking for a kimura but Moretti is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tou to get the leverage.
Moretti avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tou.
Tou tries to pass to full mount but Moretti defends it.
Moretti knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tou on the ground.
Moretti keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tou wants to control but Moretti is keeping him busy.
Tou keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Moretti fails to land with a series of punches.
Moretti changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tou looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tou regains half guard.
Tou is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Moretti's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Moretti's back!
Tou has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tou is hanging on to Moretti's back as he tries to escape.
Tou lands shots from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moretti covering up well and avoiding damage.
Moretti is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Tou tries to get the hooks in deep but Moretti pushed the leg off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tou is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Moretti is defending well though. Tou let's go of the attempt for now.
Tou is looking to control Moretti but Moretti is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Tou lands an elbow to the side of the head.
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 Alessandro Moretti will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Xigua Tou's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Moretti throws a sloppy head kick and Tou moves out of range easily.
Moretti just misses with a punch to the body.
Moretti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tou was well out of range. Poor timing from Moretti.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tou or perhaps it was just good defense by Moretti, which made it look bad.
Moretti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tou throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Moretti was covering up waiting for the punch and Tou finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Moretti is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moretti wants to stand and escape but Tou is having none of it.
Tou trying to control the position from guard on top but Moretti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tou advances position into side control!
Tou in the domination position with Moretti hanging on.
Tou throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Moretti tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tou tries to score with some ground and pound. Moretti controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tou landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Tou throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moretti is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Tou throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Moretti is looking to regain half guard here but Tou keeps moving and retains side control.
Tou is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Moretti is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tou wants to control but Moretti is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tou misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Moretti is trying to get back to half guard.
Tou throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Tou cracks Moretti with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tou lands an elbow.
Tou working the head with strikes.
Tou tries for a kimura but Moretti is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moretti tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tou gets to mount! Moretti was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Tou landing strikes, looking to finish!
Tou looking to control but Moretti is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tou landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tou lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
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!
Moretti is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xigua Tou showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Xigua Tou's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jab, jab by Moretti - just one landing.
Moretti throws a hook but Tou blocks it.
Moretti displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tou.
Tou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moretti dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tou. That did some damage!
Nice takedown defense from Moretti. No joy for Tou on that attempt.
Moretti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A chopping leg kick lands by Moretti.
Moretti misses the shot to the body.
Tou is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tou fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Moretti to the ground. Tou is now in Moretti's guard.
Tou chips away with some ground and pound.
Tou stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moretti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tou passes Moretti's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tou is trying to control the action in half guard but Moretti is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Moretti is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tou scores with a couple of nice shots.
Moretti trying to control from the bottom.
Tou scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tou wants to free his trapped foot but Moretti is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tou moves nicely into side control.
Moretti takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moretti is trying to improve his position.
Tou wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moretti keeps working.
Moretti on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Moretti tries to buck Tou off but Tou is having none of it.
Tou scores with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tou advances nicely into full mount.
Moretti in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Moretti wants to hold on but Tou pushes him away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moretti holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Tou tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Tou has hold of Moretti's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Moretti manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Tou has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tou looking to finish Moretti with some ground and pound. This is bad for Moretti!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tou wants to control the pace but Moretti is squirming around nicely.
Moretti is trying to escape the mount.
Tou is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Moretti is surviving well by controlling Tou's body position as best he can.
Moretti is looking to improve his position but Tou isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tou is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Moretti can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
A nice elbow there by Tou.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xigua Tou comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tou 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xigua Tou!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stres Fleshou Jr (ranked 4914 p4p, 4672 weight class) and Justin Mkenn (ranked 169 p4p, 164 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stres Fleshou Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Justin Mkenn!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fleshou Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mkenn.
Fleshou Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mkenn is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Mkenn slips a straight right by Fleshou Jr.
Fleshou Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fleshou Jr. Mkenn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mkenn wants to clinch
and Fleshou Jr counters with a three punch combo that has Mkenn backing up. Mkenn nods at Fleshou Jr to acknowledge the strikes.
Mkenn shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mkenn was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fleshou Jr is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mkenn's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mkenn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fleshou Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fleshou Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fleshou Jr has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Mkenn. Oh but Fleshou Jr has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Mkenn goes limp - he's gone! Fleshou Jr jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Stres Fleshou Jr!
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Gregon Dome really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 139.1, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Ryu Akutagawa was cancelled. |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Steve Louis (ranked 3906 p4p, 4058 weight class) and Ace Johnson (ranked 207 p4p, 214 weight class). Ace Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Louis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ace Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Louis circles away quickly and effectively.
Louis shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Louis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Louis decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Johnson's guard.
Louis trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson controlling the position.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Louis wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Louis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Louis won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Louis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Louis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is adopting a defensive guard.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Louis from controlling successfully.
Johnson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Louis trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Louis being controlled here momentarily.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Johnson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Louis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Louis throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Louis circles away quickly and effectively.
Louis drives through with a takedown into guard.
Louis wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Louis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Louis drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Louis off! Louis jumps back into Johnson's guard.
Louis trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Louis trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Louis is pushing down on Johnson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Johnson is fighting to maintain full guard but Louis has managed to sneak the leg through.
Johnson is not content to let Louis control the position.
Johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Louis is working away from the top position though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Louis trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson is in trouble now - Louis has advanced to mount!
Johnson is desperately trying to improve his position but Louis has a good base and remains in mount.
Louis avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Louis is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Johnson is surviving well by controlling Louis's body position as best he can.
Louis looking for a guillotine from mount but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson is trying desperately to improve position.
Louis jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Johnson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Louis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Louis dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Louis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Louis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As Louis backs off Johnson throws a huge counter combo but Louis manages to avoid it all.
Louis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Despite the aggression on Johnson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Louis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Louis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Louis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Louis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Louis doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Johnson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Louis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson tests Louis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Louis misses with a head kick.
Johnson gets caught flat footed, as Louis shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Louis trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Louis preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Johnson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Johnson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Louis postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Louis trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Louis shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Louis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Louis blocks a jab.
Louis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Louis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Louis shoots and misses
and Johnson counters with a left and a right that stings Louis.
Louis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Ace Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Louis moves away and avoids it.
Louis appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Louis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Louis is out of range.
Louis darts in looking for a takedown but Johnson gets double underhooks and turns Louis into the cage.
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Louis shoots in but no luck this time.
Louis slips under a jab.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Louis's head but Louis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steve Louis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Louis slips under a jab.
Louis dives in for a single leg takedown but Johnson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Louis moves out of range of the strikes.
Louis attempts a counter takedown but Johnson avoids it well and moves away.
Louis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Louis avoids them all with ease.
Johnson 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.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Louis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Louis ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson scores with a nice head shot.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Louis slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Louis.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Louis moved out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ace Johnson 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!
Louis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Louis misses with a takedown
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Louis tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Louis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Louis on that attempt.
Louis slips under a jab from Johnson.
Louis has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Louis.
Louis blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ace Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Louis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Louis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Louis attempts a counter takedown but Johnson avoids it well and moves away.
Louis fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Louis on that attempt.
Johnson throws a counter combo.
Louis moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice combination there by Johnson.
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Louis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Louis persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Louis dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Louis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Louis's shoulder, as Louis tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson lands with an uppercut that bounces Louis off the cage and back into range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Louis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Louis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheers as Johnson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Louis doesn't seem phased though.
Louis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Louis shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Louis dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Louis is looking to counter the offense by Johnson and move into the clinch.
Louis throws a combination that misses
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Louis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Louis. Louis circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Louis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Louis dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Louis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Louis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson scores with a nice strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ace Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johnson 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ace Johnson!
During a confident post fight interview, Ace Johnson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Greg Menace (ranked 3046 p4p, 4122 weight class) and Hakim Zerhouni (ranked 163 p4p, 219 weight class). Menace's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Menace. Zerhouni has chosen Salah Edin - Tfoe ft. Sefyu as his entrance music. Hakim Zerhouni will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Greg Menace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hakim Zerhouni!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zerhouni darts in and clinches Menace up against the cage.
Zerhouni lands a nice uppercut.
Zerhouni pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Menace tries to keep at a distance but Zerhouni has taken the fight into the clinch.
Menace gets underhooks to prevent Zerhouni's takedown attempt.
Zerhouni breaks from the clinch.
Zerhouni slaps away a takedown attempt from Menace, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Menace sets himself, and Zerhouni steps forward looking for the clinch! Menace avoids it this time.
Menace shoots in looking for a takedown but Zerhouni manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Menace's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zerhouni keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zerhouni lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Menace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Menace throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zerhouni's waist but Zerhouni gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Menace off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menace has his takedown stuffed
letting Zerhouni counter with a right hand.
Zerhouni closes the distance and clinches.
Zerhouni's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zerhouni moves into range and clinches up with Menace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zerhouni drags the fight down to the ground.
Menace loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zerhouni has momentary wrist control but Menace slips an elbow through the middle.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zerhouni holds on and takes a little breather.
Menace cracks Zerhouni with a solid left hand.
Menace could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Zerhouni is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Menace is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zerhouni doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Menace definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zerhouni is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Menace trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menace is in close to Zerhouni's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Menace stops Zerhouni from standing up.
Menace with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Menace postures up.
Menace is working Zerhouni over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Menace lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Menace lands a couple of elbows.
Menace pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zerhouni is keeping the position for now.
Zerhouni utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zerhouni tries to strike from the bottom.
Menace postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Menace lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zerhouni throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Menace lands a couple of elbows.
Menace is in close to Zerhouni's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zerhouni is rocked!
Menace lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zerhouni is still in real trouble! Can Menace finish him?
Menace is in close to Zerhouni's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Menace with a nice head shot there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zerhouni is on top in guard.
Menace is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Menace scores with a big shot! Zerhouni's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Zerhouni! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg Menace!
A less than humble Greg Menace misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Helvig (ranked 3779 p4p, 3300 weight class) and Theron Roark (ranked 461 p4p, 406 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bjorn Helvig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Theron Roark!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helvig lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Helvig tests Roark's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Roark moves into the clinch.
Helvig tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Helvig stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Helvig lands a left hand that snaps the head of Roark backwards.
Roark manages to pull guard.
Helvig trying to control the position from guard on top but Roark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Helvig tries to free his leg and advance position but Roark is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roark is looking for a triangle but Helvig pushes his legs off easily.
Helvig trying to control the position from guard on top but Roark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helvig stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Roark throws up his legs and catches Helvig in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Helvig tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Roark! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Theron Roark!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Killov Magomedov (ranked 2747 p4p, 2926 weight class) and Snoobs Wifflesworth (ranked 378 p4p, 399 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Killov Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Snoobs Wifflesworth!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov misses the jab.
Wifflesworth gets caught napping as Magomedov dives in and scores a takedown. Wifflesworth manages to retain guard.
Wifflesworth keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Wifflesworth keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wifflesworth is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wifflesworth controlling Magomedov's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wifflesworth throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Wifflesworth keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov passes into half guard.
Wifflesworth is controlling Magomedov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Wifflesworth is looking to control Magomedov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wifflesworth avoid being mounted?
Magomedov is looking to advance position but Wifflesworth won't allow it.
Magomedov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wifflesworth is staying active underneath Magomedov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Magomedov is trying to work for a kimura but Wifflesworth is defending well.
Magomedov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wifflesworth holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Magomedov is trying to control. Wifflesworth wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Magomedov is working for a kimura but Wifflesworth is defending it quite comfortably.
Wifflesworth trying to control here.
Magomedov seems to be working for a kimura but Wifflesworth defends the submission attempt.
Magomedov wants to control but Wifflesworth is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov wants to pass to mount but Wifflesworth is defending the position.
Magomedov is trying to control the action in half guard but Wifflesworth is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Magomedov misses with a left hand
and Wifflesworth counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Magomedov looking for a guillotine here but Wifflesworth defends easily.
Magomedov working a defensive guard but Wifflesworth manages to pass into side control anyway.
Magomedov is not content to let Wifflesworth control the position.
Magomedov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wifflesworth wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wifflesworth throws a strike aimed at the side of Magomedov's head but Magomedov avoids it well.
Magomedov taking a bit of punishment here - Wifflesworth scoring with strikes.
Magomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wifflesworth has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Sydney. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Check out the look on Wifflesworth's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Magomedov tries to buck Wifflesworth off but Wifflesworth is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wifflesworth off and has taken his back!
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Wifflesworth has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Wifflesworth trying to control the position but Magomedov manages to sink in the hooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Killov Magomedov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wifflesworth pushes Magomedov up against the cage in a clinch.
Wifflesworth has clasped his hands together around Magomedov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Magomedov is looking to reverse the position.
Magomedov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wifflesworth lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Magomedov is trying to maintain the position but Wifflesworth is very close to passing his half guard.
Wifflesworth slips a nice elbow through Magomedov's hands, connecting with Magomedov's forehead.
Wifflesworth trying to control the action but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Snoobs Wifflesworth has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is trying to maintain the position but Wifflesworth is very close to passing his half guard.
Wifflesworth trying to control from half guard but Magomedov is working away.
Magomedov tries to roll over but Wifflesworth keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wifflesworth throwing shots but Magomedov is blocking nicely.
Wifflesworth working Magomedov over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Wifflesworth.
Magomedov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wifflesworth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wifflesworth postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wifflesworth throws a big elbow that misses.
Wifflesworth trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Magomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Magomedov is looking for a triangle but Wifflesworth pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wifflesworth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wifflesworth is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wifflesworth won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here.
Magomedov working for a triangle but Wifflesworth defends it easily.
Wifflesworth chips away with some ground and pound.
Wifflesworth throws a big elbow that misses.
Magomedov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wifflesworth defends it easily.
Magomedov is trying to control the position but Wifflesworth postures up.
Wifflesworth looking to sit in guard and control but Magomedov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Wifflesworth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wifflesworth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magomedov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wifflesworth looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wifflesworth looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wifflesworth!
Wifflesworth is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Magomedov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Magomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Magomedov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wifflesworth is looking for a sweep. Magomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magomedov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Magomedov tries to pass to full mount but Wifflesworth defends it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wifflesworth can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wifflesworth wants to improve his position but Magomedov is controlling well.
Wifflesworth is trying to control but can't.
Wifflesworth is staying active underneath Magomedov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wifflesworth is looking to improve his position.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wifflesworth keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Snoobs Wifflesworth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Magomedov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Magomedov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wifflesworth is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wifflesworth sneaks back into half guard.
Magomedov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wifflesworth doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Magomedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wifflesworth looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wifflesworth won't allow Magomedov to pass to mount.
Wifflesworth wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Wifflesworth is defending well.
Wifflesworth looking for submissions off his back.
Magomedov passes to full mount!
Magomedov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wifflesworth is looking to escape.
Magomedov looking to take Wifflesworth's back but Wifflesworth rolls and after a scramble, Wifflesworth ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Wifflesworth to escape a tricky position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov controls Wifflesworth momentarily but Wifflesworth frees himself.
Wifflesworth throwing strikes from guard but Magomedov blocks nicely.
Wifflesworth wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Magomedov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wifflesworth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wifflesworth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Magomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wifflesworth wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Magomedov trying to keep a closed guard but Wifflesworth is proving a slippery customer.
Magomedov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wifflesworth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wifflesworth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Magomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wifflesworth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Magomedov working a defensive guard here.
Wifflesworth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wifflesworth distracts Magomedov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wifflesworth won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here.
Magomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Wifflesworth from controlling successfully.
Wifflesworth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wifflesworth throwing strikes but missing.
Wifflesworth with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wifflesworth throws a big right hand that misses.
Wifflesworth loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Magomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wifflesworth enables Magomedov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wifflesworth manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Magomedov preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wifflesworth has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Magomedov has managed to get both his arms back between Wifflesworth's legs - danger averted.
Wifflesworth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Magomedov is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Killov Magomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Magomedov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Killov Magomedov!
In his post fight interview, Killov Magomedov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ernesto Romero (ranked 2676 p4p, 3516 weight class) and Maksim Taranin (ranked 265 p4p, 152 weight class). 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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ernesto Romero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maksim Taranin!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero moves into the clinch.
Taranin is trying to push Romero away but Romero has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Romero misses with the head strike.
Taranin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Taranin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romero stops a takedown attempt from Taranin.
Taranin tries for a takedown but Romero manages to get underhooks.
Taranin blocking some punches.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Taranin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romero working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taranin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Romero.
Taranin blocks an uppercut.
Romero working aggressively here.
Taranin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Romero fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ernesto Romero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maksim Taranin.
Romero has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero.
Romero misses with the head strike.
Taranin trying to control the position but instead, Romero has worked for underhooks and has pushed Taranin into the cage.
I was talking to Romero's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Romero lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Taranin.
Romero lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Taranin backwards.
Taranin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Taranin wants to take the fight to the mat but Romero manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Romero.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taranin.
Taranin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Romero uses from the top position.
Taranin is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Romero rolls with it to try and escape but Taranin cranks on the arm and Romero is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maksim Taranin!
After winning the bout, Maksim Taranin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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