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HFC 37: Nuorempi vs Abarai PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chester McBiden (ranked 5851 p4p, 5719 weight class) and Brendan Mataratsi (ranked 255 p4p, 253 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chester McBiden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brendan Mataratsi!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBiden moves into range and connects with a jab.
McBiden throws out a loose jab but Mataratsi uses good head movement to avoid it.
McBiden lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mataratsi swings away with a body shot that misses
and McBiden counters with a straight right hand.
 It looks like Brendan Mataratsi has been cut.
Mataratsi misses with a few strikes there.
As Mataratsi tries to get set, McBiden tries to push him back and clinch up but Mataratsi manages to avoid the attempt.
Mataratsi tries to clinch there but McBiden circles away.
McBiden misses with a straight right.
Mataratsi closes the distance looking to clinch
and McBiden counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McBiden just misses with a punch to the body.
Mataratsi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mataratsi is looking for the big counter here.
Oooooh!!! McBiden has knocked Mataratsi down with a huge combo! McBiden steps away and waves a wobbly Mataratsi back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Mataratsi is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mataratsi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mataratsi is still on wobbly legs! Can McBiden finish him?
McBiden lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Mataratsi falls backwards - clearly groggy! McBiden dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chester McBiden!
Chester McBiden decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Marks (ranked 4445 p4p, 24476 weight class) and Manuel Klecker (ranked 546 p4p, 653 weight class). Klecker has chosen Deutschland as his entrance music. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeremy Marks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Manuel Klecker!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klecker misses the shot to the body.
Klecker throws a sloppy head kick and Marks moves out of range easily.
Marks throws a quick counter kick to the body but Klecker avoids it.
Klecker looks to land a body kick but Marks moved away.
Klecker has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Marks.
Klecker misses with a series of wild punches.
Marks throws a hook but Klecker blocks it.
Klecker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Marks takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marks.
Klecker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Marks has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klecker misses with a two punch combination.
Klecker thumps Marks with a low kick.
Klecker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marks takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Klecker takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Marks lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Klecker throws the kick towards the body but Marks avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marks throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Manuel Klecker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marks throws a quick inside leg kick.
Klecker tries to score with a low kick but Marks moves his leg out of the way.
Klecker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marks.
Marks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marks with a nice calf kick.
Klecker just misses with a punch to the body.
Marks scores with a head kick.
Klecker misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Marks bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Marks takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And Marks counters with a quick kick to the body but Klecker blocks it.
Klecker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marks can pounce on him.
Klecker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marks.
A good leg kick by Marks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marks scores with a head kick.
It looks like Manuel Klecker has been cut.
Marks bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marks avoids a kick to the body.
Marks jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Marks checks the leg kick nicely there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marks. That's going to slow Klecker down.
Marks bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Klecker misses with a body kick.
Marks throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Klecker.
Klecker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marks.
Klecker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marks throws a leg kick which misses Klecker's front leg but catches the back leg as Klecker tries to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marks.
Marks throws a head kick that Klecker semi-blocks.
No joy there for Klecker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marks lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Klecker has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Marks.
Marks throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Klecker tries a head kick but it misses.
Klecker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Klecker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marks blocks a head kick by Klecker.
Klecker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Marks rather than just go for the knockout.
Klecker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A lazy body kick from Klecker
and Marks counters with a nice body kick.
Klecker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Klecker throws a series of punches but Marks avoids them all with ease.
Marks looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Klecker takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Klecker just misses with a punch to the body.
Marks throws a nice outside leg kick.
Marks throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Klecker.
Klecker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That kick from Marks tenderised Klecker's leg. Klecker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Klecker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marks thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Klecker if he has to take too many more of those.
Klecker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marks keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Klecker tries to land a front kick but Marks steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Klecker was well out of range. Poor timing from Marks.
A left lands for Klecker.
A nice leg kick from Marks, right into the meat of the thigh.
Klecker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marks.
Marks throws a sloppy head kick
and Klecker counters with a one-two to the body.
Marks misses with a wild body shot.
Klecker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marks counters with an outside leg kick.
Marks scoring well with a low kick there.
Klecker throws a nice looking combination but Marks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Klecker swings for the body but Marks moves out of range.
Klecker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Klecker throws a leg kick but Marks moved away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marks avoids a kick to the body.
Klecker steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Marks. That one must have hurt.
Marks connects with a high kick.
Klecker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Marks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manuel Klecker's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A head kick misses from Marks.
Marks with a jab.
Marks scores with a spinning back kick!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Klecker might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Marks has got the better of the exchanges.
Klecker defending well as Marks loads up on a big left hand.
Klecker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Klecker throws the kick towards the body but Marks avoids it.
Nice body kick there by Marks.
Marks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jeremy Marks is winning the standup battle so far.
Klecker tries to land a body kick
and Marks counters with a body kick.
Manuel Klecker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marks bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Klecker misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marks takes a swing at Klecker's ribcage but misses.
Klecker throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Klecker misses the target.
Marks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marks lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klecker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klecker explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Marks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Klecker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Klecker can do to turn this around?
Marks connects with an inside leg kick.
Klecker motions for Marks to come forward. Klecker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marks throws a head kick but Klecker moves out of range.
Klecker throws the kick towards the body but Marks avoids it.
Marks throws a front kick that sends Klecker stumbling back into the cage.
Klecker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marks moves away.
Klecker misses the shot to the body.
Marks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marks lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marks scores with a hook.
Klecker looks to land a body kick but Marks moved away.
Klecker tries to bum rush Marks with a series of wild strikes but Marks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marks chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marks lands a nice looking body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Marks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klecker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crunch! Marks slams his shin into Klecker's torso.
Marks moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Marks fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marks.
Klecker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Marks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Klecker manages to avoid it.
Marks is looking to slow Klecker down with leg kicks.
Klecker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Marks is able to avoid easily.
Marks with the inside leg kick.
Klecker takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Marks avoids the body shot from Klecker.
Klecker throws a body kick that misses.
Klecker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marks doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marks blocks a head kick by Klecker.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marks throws a jab but it's blocked by Klecker.
Klecker looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Klecker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marks thinks about countering with a body kick.
Klecker throws a sloppy head kick and Marks moves out of range easily.
Klecker is breathing heavily.
Marks buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Klecker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marks moves away.
Klecker 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.
Klecker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marks can pounce on him.
Klecker lands a body shot.
Marks blocks the body kick.
Marks feints and then cracks Klecker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Klecker down.
Marks lands with a slapping head kick.
Klecker misses with a two punch combination.
Marks scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Klecker. Marks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marks checks the leg kick.
As Klecker backs away, Marks returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Marks tenderised Klecker's leg. Klecker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Marks buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Marks lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Klecker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marks.
Marks lands a leg kick that knocks Klecker off balance momentarily.
Klecker fails to land with a series of punches.
Marks is looking to counter with a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marks.
Marks lands a nice leg kick that just misses Klecker's sensitive parts.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Marks 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 Klecker has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Klecker and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Klecker throws a series of punches but Marks avoids them all with ease.
Klecker misses with a body kick.
Marks avoids the head kick by Klecker.
Marks feints and then cracks Klecker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Klecker down.
Klecker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Marks dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Manuel Klecker's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Klecker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Marks avoids a kick to the body.
Marks lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marks throws a wild body kick that Klecker sees coming a mile off.
Marks throws a nice head kick!
Klecker lands with a nice body punch.
Marks throws a half hearted mid kick.
Klecker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marks doesn't seem bothered though.
Klecker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marks loads up on a big right hand but Klecker slips the punch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Marks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Klecker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Klecker just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMarks.
Klecker tries to land a front kick but Marks steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Marks connects with a leg kick.
Marks throws a wild body kick that Klecker sees coming a mile off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marks throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klecker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marks.
A head kick misses from Klecker.
Marks takes a swing at Klecker's ribcage but misses.
Marks throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A cross from Klecker lands.
Klecker fails to land with a series of punches.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Klecker crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Marks - the referee stops the clock and Klecker gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Marks. Klecker manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Klecker misses with a body kick.
Marks misses with a kick to the body.
Klecker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Klecker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Klecker throws a lazy right hand but Marks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Klecker throws a head kick that misses
and Marks counters with an outside leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Marks.
Marks scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marks pushes Klecker away with a front kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Marks.
Klecker moves out of range as Marks strikes.
Klecker tries a head kick but it misses.
Marks lands with a slapping head kick.
Klecker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Klecker steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Marks.
Klecker misses with a leg kick
and Marks counters with an inside leg kick.
Marks checks a leg kick.
Klecker takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A nice leg kick from Marks, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marks lands a nice shot that snaps Klecker's head back.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Marks checks a leg kick.
Klecker throws a sloppy head kick and Marks moves out of range easily.
Klecker throws a jab when Marks was well out of range.
Marks throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Klecker's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marks throws a head kick but Klecker moves out of range.
Klecker connects with a body shot that sends Marks's belly button to the back.
No joy there for Klecker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marks moves out of range as Klecker throws a body kick.
Nice body kick there by Marks.
Klecker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marks.
A shot to the liver by Klecker. Beautiful body shot.
Marks lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marks throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Klecker misses with a body shot.
Klecker throws a sloppy head kick and Marks moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick from Marks, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marks fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Klecker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Klecker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Marks. That's going to slow Klecker down.
A leg kick checked by Klecker.
Klecker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marks avoids the head kick by Klecker.
Marks lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Klecker throws a shot to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Marks - that will leave a mark!
Klecker takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Klecker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Klecker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marks.
Manuel Klecker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Klecker misses with a body shot.
Klecker throws a hook but Marks blocks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Marks checks a leg kick.
Jeremy Marks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Klecker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy Marks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marks has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Jeremy Marks!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Jeremy Marks!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Jeremy Marks!
Jeremy Marks wins by unanimous decision!
Jeremy Marks thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mason Love (ranked 4443 p4p, 24379 weight class) and LaTravius Brown (ranked 232 p4p, 275 weight class). Love comes to the cage accompanied by HonestKey- Music. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mason Love!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, LaTravius Brown!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Love has managed to clinch.
Brown tries to circle away but Love has him pinned against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Love.
It looks like LaTravius Brown has been cut.
Love presses Brown against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brown tries to break free but Love pushes him back against the cage.
Love prevents Brown from breaking the clinch.
Love goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Love lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Love.
Love lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brown is trying to break the clinch but Love is controlling him.
Love lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brown looks winded!
A short body shot lands from Love as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Love - that landed with a thud.
Love lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brown or not.
Love lands a body shot in the clinch.
Love stalls.
A right handed body shot lands from Love.
Love lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Love goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Love scores with a hook to the body.
Love throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Love lands a left hand.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Love stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Love scores with a hook to the body.
Love tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Love lands a hook to the side of the head.
Love is leaning against Brown and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Love is leaning against Brown and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Love creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Love.
Love lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brown.
A right hook to the body lands for Love.
Love works on Brown's body with a couple of short punches.
Brown working hard to break the clinch.
Love stalling against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Love lands a body punch in the clinch.
Love scores with a hook to the body.
Love makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Love.
Love digs a right hand underneath Brown's ribcage. Brown let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Love taking a breather.
Love working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brown is trying to break the clinch but Love is controlling him.
Brown wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Love gets through Brown's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brown is trying to force a seperation but Love has the dominant position.
Love throws an elbow but it misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Love.
Brown is trying to break the clinch but Love has him pressed against the cage.
Love lands a nice shot to the body.
Love throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Browns head.
A left hand lands to the body for Love.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Love lands a shoulder strike.
Brown is rocked!
Love throws a big uppercut that drops Brown! More strikes from Love and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Brown lies dazed against the cage as Love celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mason Love!
Mason Love decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Felix Dupree (ranked 3711 p4p, 3630 weight class) and Luis Naranja (ranked 414 p4p, 408 weight class). Dupree comes to the cage accompanied by Big Game Hunter. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Felix Dupree!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luis Naranja!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naranja looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Naranja dips to his left and cracks Dupree with an uppercut!
 It looks like Felix Dupree has been cut.
Naranja is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dupree tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Naranja manages to circle out of the way.
Naranja misses the jab.
Dupree seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Naranja connects with a nice looking jab.
Dupree blocks a head kick by Naranja.
Dupree is looking to counter the offense by Naranja and move into the clinch.
Naranja tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupree has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Naranja.
Dupree definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Naranja scores with a leg kick.
Naranja connects with a solid leg kick.
Naranja thuds his right hand into Dupree's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naranja scores with a leg kick.
Naranja swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Naranja.
Naranja connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Naranja scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Naranja scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dupree in his tracks.
A left lands for Naranja.
Naranja feints and then cracks Dupree's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dupree down.
Dupree on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Naranja. Naranja obviously looking to wear him down.
Dupree is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dupree avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dupree seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naranja throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Naranja connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Naranja swinging wildly here.
Naranja tries to clinch up but Dupree circles away and keeps his distance.
Naranja swinging wildly here.
Naranja clobbers Dupree with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Felix Dupree's cut is getting worse.
A head kick misses from Naranja.
Dupree seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Naranja fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dupree tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Naranja gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Naranja landing knees to the body.
Naranja lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dupree.
It looks like Luis Naranja has been cut.
Dupree working aggressively here.
Dupree pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Naranja lands a good knee to the midsection. Dupree won't want to take too many of those.
Dupree is breathing heavily.
Naranja connects with a knee to the head.
Naranja working Dupree over with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Naranja.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Naranja presses Dupree against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dupree's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Naranja lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dupree backwards.
Naranja landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Naranja unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Naranja breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naranja lands a slapping body shot.
Naranja connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dupree sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dupree is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Oooooh!!! Naranja has knocked Dupree down with a huge combo! Naranja steps away and waves a wobbly Dupree back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Dupree is rocked!
Felix Dupree's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Naranja closes the distance and pushes Dupree back into the cage.
Oh Dupree is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Naranja crunches a lovely knee into Dupree's ribcage.
Naranja stalls.
Naranja working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jeez, Felix Dupree's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Naranja pressing his opponent against the cage.
Naranja crunches a lovely knee into Dupree's ribcage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Naranja taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dupree seems to have got his legs back now.
Naranja maintains plum control as Dupree tries to back straight out! Naranja connects with one knee! Two knees! Three, four, five, six...seven unasnwered knees! Dupree blocks the eight but eats the ninth - then collapses! Oh the brutality!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knees). Luis Naranja!
After winning the bout, Luis Naranja thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Felix Dupree stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm, ow you say, sorry. Next time, I punch im so ard es ears will fall off.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gary Andary (ranked 3261 p4p, 3264 weight class) and Boko Haram (ranked 180 p4p, 181 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gary Andary!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Boko Haram!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andary lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Andary throws a lazy head kick
and Haram counters with a left to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Haram!
It looks like Gary Andary has been cut.
Haram just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Andary.
Andary tries to clinch there but Haram circles away.
Haram swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Andary scores with a leg kick.
Andary looks to land a combination. Haram sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That kick from Andary tenderised Haram's leg. Haram is trying to keep his angry face on.
Haram takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Andary avoids a punch combination nicely.
A swing and a miss from Andary.
Haram takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haram throws a hook but Andary avoids it easily.
Andary wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Andary is looking to slow Haram down with leg kicks.
Andary gets a clinch.
Andary blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andary misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andary misses with some punches.
Andary lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Haram backwards.
Andary scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Haram tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andary's elbow.
Haram blocking some punches.
Andary lands a left hand that snaps the head of Haram backwards.
Andary misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Andary.
Haram blocking some punches.
Haram digs a right hand into Andary's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Andary's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haram throws a head punch that misses.
Haram blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andary tries a body shot but Haram blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andary misses with a hook from the clinch.
Andary misses with a hook from the clinch.
Andary tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andary can't find room to land a body shot as Haram controls the action.
Andary gets through Haram's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Andary tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andary is trying to pull guard but Haram has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Haram - that landed with a thud.
Andary goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andary throws a head punch that misses.
Haram lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Haram struggles to land a body shot inside as Andary controls his hands.
Haram blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haram misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haram.
Haram blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Haram lands a right hand.
Andary has a couple of punches blocked by Haram.
Andary breaks the clinch.
Andary lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Andary with a nice calf kick.
Andary lands with a slapping head kick.
Andary misses with a head kick.
Haram looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Andary throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Haram counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Haram sizes up Andary with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Haram takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andary lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Andary misses.
Andary scores with the left hand. Haram knows he should have avoided that one.
A clash of legs there as Haram blocks the low kick.
Haram displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Andary is looking to score with low kicks.
A little jabbing left from Haram on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Andary feints and then cracks Haram's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Haram down.
Andary stuns Haram with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Andary throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Andary swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Haram counters with a stiff right hand.
A leg kick checked by Haram.
Andary's corner calls for a 1-2. Andary obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andary ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Andary dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gary Andary's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Andary fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haram. Andary does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andary is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Haram.
Andary lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Haram lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Haram loads up on a big right hand but Andary slips the punch.
Jab by Andary.
Andary misses with a head kick.
Haram swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Andary with a nice calf kick.
Haram swings for the body but Andary moves out of range.
Andary scores with a jab to the body.
Haram looks to score with a jab to the body but Andary is just out of range.
Haram scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haram just misses with a punch to the body.
Haram is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Andary rather than just go for the knockout.
Andary swings away with a body shot that misses
and Haram counters with a left to the body.
Andary fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Andary misses the shot to the body.
Haram now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Haram takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Andary misses with a double jab
and Haram counters with a straight right hand.
Andary throws a head kick that misses.
Haram let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
It looks like Andary has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Andary misses with a body punch
and Haram counters with a nice uppercut.
Andary avoids the body shot from Haram.
Andary misses with a looping right.
Andary misses with an uppercut. Haram saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haram throws a right and a left that Andary avoids nicely.
Andary has closed the distance and engaged Haram in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A hook to the body from Andary.
Haram presses Andary against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Andary misses with a punch to the body.
Andary goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andary misses with the head strike.
Haram stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Andary is working Haram over against the cage.
Gary Andary has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A frustrated look appears on Haram's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Haram tries to work over Andary's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andary works on Haram's body with a couple of short punches.
Haram blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andary throws a punch but it's blocked by Haram.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andary misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Andary creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Haram lands with a right to the head.
Andary struggles to land a body shot inside as Haram controls his hands.
Andary lands a shoulder strike.
Andary misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andary drags the fight down to the ground.
Andary looking for a guillotine here but Haram defends easily.
Haram wants to stand and escape but instead Andary has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haram is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Haram wants to sweep here but Andary controlling him for the moment.
Andary is stalling in the full guard.
Andary drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Haram manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Andary has Haram in his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Andary dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gary Andary's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Andary lands with an uppercut that bounces Haram off the cage and back into range.
Andary lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Andary smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Andary ducks under a wild hook from Haram.
Gary Andary is winning the standup battle so far.
Andary throws a leg kick but Haram moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haram misses with a looping left.
Andary is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Haram.
Andary swings away with a body shot that misses
and Haram counters with a two punch combo.
A cross from Andary lands.
Andary blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andary on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Haram scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Andary avoids the body shot from Haram.
Andary tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Haram manages to circle out of the way.
Andary tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haram swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andary tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Haram is able to avoid easily.
Haram looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice shot lands for Andary.
Haram pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haram. Andary does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andary avoids the body shot from Haram.
Andary blocks a jab.
Haram throws a lazy right hand but Andary sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Andary throws a sloppy head kick
letting Haram counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andary misses with a head kick.
Andary slips under a jab.
Gary Andary seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andary avoids the body shot from Haram.
Haram lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haram misses with a looping right.
A combination from Haram does no damage.
Andary throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Haram was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Haram chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Andary can pounce on him.
Andary lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Andary cracks Haram with a good jab.
Haram throws a lazy uppercut
and Andary counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haram blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Haram throws a head punch that misses.
Andary makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Andary.
Haram lands a hook that snaps the head of Andary backwards.
Haram scores with a shot to the side of Andary's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andary.
Haram's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Andary scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Haram prevents a body shot from Andary.
Gary Andary is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Andary blocking some punches.
Haram lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haram breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Haram walks into a stiff left hand from Andary.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andary steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haram.
Haram takes a swing at Andary's ribcage but misses.
Andary tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haram swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boko Haram has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andary misses with a wild body shot.
Andary tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Andary scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Andary misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Haram! But no joy.
Haram's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice leg kick from Andary, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot by Andary.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Boko Haram.
Well Andary has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Gary Andary!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Gary Andary!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Gary Andary!
Gary Andary wins by unanimous decision!
Gary Andary seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Fransisco (ranked 3341 p4p, 3190 weight class) and KoolAID Jackson (ranked 440 p4p, 423 weight class). Gabriel Fransisco 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gabriel Fransisco !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, KoolAID Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fransisco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fransisco misses with a combination
and Jackson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jackson forces his way into half guard.
Jackson is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Fransisco is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). KoolAID Jackson!
KoolAID Jackson got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miet Cleever (ranked 2113 p4p, 3347 weight class) and Alexan Gevorgyan (ranked 305 p4p, 445 weight class). Alexan Gevorgyan is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Miet Cleever!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alexan Gevorgyan!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gevorgyan misses with a looping right.
Gevorgyan looks to land a right hand but Cleever moved out of range.
Gevorgyan throws a jab but it's blocked by Cleever.
That kick from Cleever tenderised Gevorgyan's leg. Gevorgyan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cleever fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gevorgyan, pushing him back against the cage.
Cleever lands with a right to the head.
Cleever tries to throw a body punch but Gevorgyan avoids it by throwing Cleever back against the cage.
Cleever lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cleever throws a head punch that misses.
Gevorgyan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gevorgyan blocking some punches.
Cleever struggles to land a body shot inside as Gevorgyan controls his hands.
Cleever misses with the head strike.
Cleever lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gevorgyan backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cleever lands a hook that snaps the head of Gevorgyan backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Cleever on the inside.
Cleever keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gevorgyan's efforts to push away.
Cleever is working Gevorgyan over against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cleever.
Gevorgyan throws a punch but it's blocked by Cleever.
Gevorgyan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gevorgyan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cleever tries to work over Gevorgyan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gevorgyan prevents a body shot from Cleever.
Gevorgyan has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cleever seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gevorgyan can turn it around.
Cleever misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cleever swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cleever working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gevorgyan takes a shot to the head.
Cleever blocks a body shot from Gevorgyan.
Cleever tries to throw a body punch but Gevorgyan avoids it by throwing Cleever back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Cleever.
A short left from Cleever.
Cleever misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Gevorgyan.
Gevorgyan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gevorgyan is trying to stall.
Gevorgyan is looking to control Cleever's arms but Cleever gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gevorgyan has his back to the cage.
Cleever misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cleever has a couple of punches blocked by Gevorgyan.
Gevorgyan throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gevorgyan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cleever.
Gevorgyan is rocked!
Cleever throws a head punch that misses.
Gevorgyan is still on wobbly legs! Can Cleever finish him?
Cleever swings wildly with an uppercut but Gevorgyan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gevorgyan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cleever misses with some punches.
Cleever misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gevorgyan.
Gevorgyan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gevorgyan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cleever is keeping busy.
Gevorgyan blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cleever.
Cleever working aggressively here.
Come on Cleever - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cleever.
Gevorgyan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cleever throws a head punch that misses.
Gevorgyan blocks an uppercut.
Cleever tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cleever swings wildly with an uppercut but Gevorgyan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gevorgyan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gevorgyan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gevorgyan seems to have recovered his senses.
Cleever cracks Gevorgyan with a nice body shot.
Gevorgyan blocks an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Gevorgyan.
Cleever lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gevorgyan blocks an uppercut.
Cleever doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gevorgyan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cleever throws a big uppercut that drops Gevorgyan! More strikes from Cleever and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Gevorgyan lies dazed against the cage as Cleever celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miet Cleever!
Miet Cleever tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gordan Ryan (ranked 2692 p4p, 3391 weight class) and Igor Skoromniy (ranked 370 p4p, 448 weight class). Igor Skoromniy has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gordan Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Igor Skoromniy!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan shoots for a takedown but Skoromniy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ryan defending well as Skoromniy loads up on a big left hand.
Ryan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ryan misses with a looping right.
Skoromniy misses with a hook.
Ryan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordan Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skoromniy swings for the body but Ryan moves out of range.
Ryan fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Skoromniy.
Ryan fails with the takedown.
It seemed like Skoromniy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ryan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Skoromniy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skoromniy looks to land a combination but Ryan avoids it well.
Ryan feinted with a counter takedown.
Ryan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Gordan Ryan has been cut.
A big right from Skoromniy misses.
Skoromniy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Igor Skoromniy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skoromniy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ryan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Skoromniy tries to avoid it but Ryan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Skoromniy to the ground. Skoromniy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ryan fails to land the takedown.
Ryan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Skoromniy.
Gordan Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skoromniy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ryan manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ryan wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Skoromniy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ryan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ryan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Skoromniy pinned against the cage. Skoromniy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ryan fails with the takedown
and Skoromniy counters with a one-two to the body.
Skoromniy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Skoromniy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ryans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ryan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan shoots in for a double leg but Skoromniy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ryan is defended easily by Skoromniy.
Skoromniy scores with the left hand. Ryan knows he should have avoided that one.
Ryan fails with a takedown attempt.
Ryan fails with the takedown
and Skoromniy counters with a straight right hand.
Ryan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ryan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Skoromniy tries to avoid it but Ryan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Skoromniy to the ground. Skoromniy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Skoromniy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ryan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Skoromniy is fending him off so far but Ryan persists. Nope, Skoromniy circles away and we're back to standing.
Skoromniy stuffs the takedown attempt from Ryan. Ryan gets slowly back to his feet.
Skoromniy swats away the attempt to clinch by Ryan.
Ryan fails with the takedown
letting Skoromniy counter with a right hand.
Skoromniy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ryan dodges the punch combination from Skoromniy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Skoromniy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gordan Ryan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Skoromniy gets tackled into the cage by Ryan. Ryan maintains the clinch.
Ryan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Skoromniy stalls.
Ryan looking for a takedown.
A nice right hand lands inside from Skoromniy.
A nice left hand lands by Skoromniy.
Ryan fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordan Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skoromniy lands a right hand.
Ryan tries to pull guard but Skoromniy holds him up against the cage and eventually Ryan drops back down to his feet.
Ryan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Skoromniy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Skoromniy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skoromniy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Skoromniy gets underhooks to prevent Ryan's takedown attempt.
Ryan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Skoromniy prevents it.
Ryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skoromniy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Skoromniy is defending well.
Skoromniy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've been informed that Skoromniy has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Skoromniy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Skoromniy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ryan wants a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Skoromniy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ryan is rocked!
Skoromniy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ryan up against the cage.
Oh Ryan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Skoromniy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.
Skoromniy stalling the fight.
Ryan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Skoromniy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Skoromniy closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Ryan out cold! Ryan corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Igor Skoromniy!
Igor Skoromniy tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Tucker (ranked 1709 p4p, 3231 weight class) and Finn Faustins (ranked 228 p4p, 379 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tucker might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ave Maria. Finn Faustins 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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Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jerome Tucker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Finn Faustins!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tucker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Faustins wants to get back to his feet.
Tucker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Faustins trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Tucker manages to pass to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tucker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tucker stands up from mount. Strange move.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faustins sizes up Tucker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tucker has his takedown stuffed
and Faustins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker drives through with a takedown into Faustins's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Faustins manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Tucker needs to keep his hands up - Faustins had a free shot at his head there.
Tucker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tucker shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Faustins manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Faustins is wriggling around but Tucker manages to pass to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tucker postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Faustins to stand up.
Faustins jabs Tucker right on the nose. Tucker blinks but takes it well.
Faustins lands a right hook to the body.
Tucker shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Faustins manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Faustins is trying to control the position but Tucker postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faustins is working an open guard so Tucker takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Faustins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tucker.
Tucker controlling from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Faustins has escaped the position, nice work there.
Faustins being controlled for a moment.
Faustins is trying to control Tucker's posture but Tucker avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tucker remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Tucker is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Faustins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tucker cracks Faustins with an elbow. That is naaassty.
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 Jerome Tucker will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Tucker fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Faustins to the ground. Tucker is now in Faustins's guard.
Faustins wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Tucker manages to pass to side control.
Tucker is looking to advance position but Faustins won't allow it.
Faustins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faustins is looking to improve his position.
Tucker is looking to advance position but Faustins won't allow it.
Tucker is controlling the pace.
Tucker stands up and beckons Faustins to join him on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tucker shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Faustins napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tucker stands up and beckons Faustins to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tucker is defended easily by Faustins.
Tucker misses with a takedown attempt - Faustins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tucker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Faustins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jerome Tucker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Faustins is working an open guard so Tucker takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jerome Tucker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Faustins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Faustins jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tucker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Tucker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Faustins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tucker in his tracks.
Faustins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tucker in his tracks.
Faustins tests Tucker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tucker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Faustins finds it's way round the side to connect with Tucker's head.
Faustins stuffs the takedown.
Tucker tries for a takedown but Faustins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tucker gets a takedown into half guard.
Faustins scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Tucker manages to mount him!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tucker get's back to his feet.
Tucker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Finn Faustins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Faustins looks to land a right hand but Tucker moved out of range.
Faustins 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.
Faustins lands with a nice body punch.
Faustins scores with a jab to the head.
Nice shot lands for Faustins.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Finn Faustins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A jab from Faustins does it's job there.
Tucker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Faustins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tucker manages to avoid it.
Tucker shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Faustins manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Faustins is trying to keep Tucker in close.
Tucker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Faustins tries to bum rush Tucker with a series of wild strikes but Tucker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tucker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Faustins counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faustins scores with a jab. Tucker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tucker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Faustins.
Faustins scores with a hook.
Faustins scores with a jab to the jaw.
Faustins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tucker in his tracks.
A jab from Faustins misses.
Tucker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Faustins circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Tucker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tucker shoots in looking for a takedown but Faustins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tucker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tucker shoots in for a takedown but Faustins shows good takedown defense.
Faustins is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Faustins scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Faustins scores with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Faustins lands a slapping body shot.
Faustins lands a slapping body shot.
Faustins keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Faustins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tucker at a distance.
Faustins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Faustins lunges at Tucker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tucker's hand.
Tucker moves forwards but Faustins connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jerome Tucker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jab, jab by Faustins - just one landing.
Faustins displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tucker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tucker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Faustins lands with a cross.
Tucker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faustins throws a good cross that connects.
Tucker is rocked!
Tucker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oh Tucker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tucker takes one to the side of the head.
Tucker misses with a takedown attempt - Faustins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tucker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tucker seems to have got his legs back now.
Tucker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tucker goes for a double leg but Faustins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Faustins continues to drive forward.
Faustins is trying to push Tucker away but Tucker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Faustins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Faustins is trying to break the clinch but Tucker is controlling him.
Tucker has Faustins pressed against the cage, preventing Faustins from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faustins is trying to push Tucker away but Tucker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tucker jumps guard but Faustins stands there with Tucker around his waist. Tucker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Faustins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Faustins swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tucker.
Tucker tries for a takedown but Faustins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Faustins throws a good cross that connects.
Faustins lands a jab to Tucker's midsection.
Tucker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tucker slips a jab and a cross from Faustins.
Faustins looks to land a combination but Tucker avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Faustins fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tucker on the side of the head.
Finn Faustins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Faustins blocks a head kick by Tucker.
Finn Faustins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Faustins connects with a looping right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Finn Faustins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Faustins 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 Peck scores the fight for Finn Faustins!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Finn Faustins!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Finn Faustins!
Finn Faustins wins by unanimous decision!
The defeated Jerome Tucker had this to say: 'Growing up in my house, my father, who was a Pastor, said that violence was never the answer. Tonight I realised he was right. It was the question. It's always the question.'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Suutari Nuorempi (ranked 1034 p4p, 1560 weight class) and Hans Abarai (ranked 147 p4p, 236 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 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Suutari Nuorempi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hans Abarai!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nuorempi takes a swing at Abarai's ribcage but misses.
Abarai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nuorempi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nuorempi lands a nice looking body shot.
Nuorempi throws a jab but it's blocked by Abarai.
Nuorempi looking to score a takedown here. Abarai is defending well but Nuorempi drives through and ends up in Abarai's guard.
Nuorempi drops back looking for a leg! Abarai is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Abarai manages to kick Nuorempi off! Nuorempi jumps back into Abarai's guard.
Nuorempi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuorempi passes into half guard.
Nuorempi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abarai is looking to control Nuorempi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Abarai avoid being mounted?
Abarai is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Nuorempi jumps into side control!
Nuorempi has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Abarai!
Nuorempi controlling from the full mount.
Abarai wants to control but Nuorempi is having none of it.
Nuorempi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nuorempi seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Abarai is holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuorempi working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Abarai turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Nuorempi off and cradles Abarai's limp body as Nuorempi celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Suutari Nuorempi!
Suutari Nuorempi retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Suutari Nuorempi 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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