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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tim Riggins (ranked 23982 p4p, 5772 weight class) and Lochlain OBrien (ranked 270 p4p, 261 weight class). OBrien has chosen Come out and fight! as his entrance music. The key to victory for Tim Riggins has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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180 cm 21 140 2 - 2 - 0 |
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BJJ Brown Belt Solid boxing Cardio machine |
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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 Las Vegas, Tim Riggins! 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, Lochlain OBrien! The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! OBrien shoots in for a takedown and gets it. OBrien is figuring out what he wants to do next. Riggins controlling the position well. OBrien controlling the action here. It looks like OBrien might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Riggins taking some punishment here, with OBrien in his half guard. OBrien working the head and body with strikes. OBrien slips a nice elbow through Riggins's hands, connecting with Riggins's forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice strikes from OBrien there. OBrien drops an elbow to the side of Riggins's head. OBrien is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. OBrien with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Riggins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Riggins is trying to defend against the ground and pound but OBrien scores with a couple of nice shots. OBrien prevents Riggins from improving his position. OBrien has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Riggins looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Riggins wants to control but OBrien is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. OBrien controlling the pace. OBrien lands with a punch from half guard. Riggins is looking for a sweep. OBrien is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. OBrien lands a nice short elbow. OBrien controlling the action here. OBrien lands strikes from half guard. OBrien landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. OBrien 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. OBrien lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. OBrien landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Riggins tries to get to full guard but OBrien has control of the leg. OBrien drops an elbow to the side of Riggins's head. Ground and pound from OBrien. Riggins trying to hold on to OBrien's head to control him but OBrien postures up.
OBrien seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. OBrien stalling. OBrien lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Riggins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Riggins. OBrien is working Riggins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. OBrien's corner is telling him to maintain position. Riggins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
OBrien stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Riggins swivels though and keeps the full guard. OBrien scores with a decent looking elbow strike. OBrien stays in close to Riggins's body and controls the position. Riggins looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! OBrien lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. OBrien slips nicely into half guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lochlain OBrien dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
OBrien shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Riggins's guard. Riggins 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. OBrien trying to control but Riggins is working from the bottom. OBrien keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Riggins's head. Riggins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Riggins trying to keep a closed guard but OBrien is proving a slippery customer.
OBrien trying to control but Riggins is working from the bottom. OBrien looking to control the position here, rather than advance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Riggins has momentary wrist control but OBrien slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round. OBrien engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Riggins 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. OBrien works over Riggins with some ground and pound from guard. OBrien landing some decent shots from guard. Riggins keeping full guard, as OBrien tries to pass. Riggins looking for a sweep. Not yet Riggins, not yet. Riggins lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Riggins stopping the sweep attempt from OBrien.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's a bit of a scramble here and now OBrien is on top in guard.
OBrien looking to pass the guard. OBrien is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. OBrien keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Riggins's head. OBrien stands up over Riggins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. OBrien content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. OBrien makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Lochlain OBrien has got the better of the ground game so far. OBrien stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Riggins swivels though and keeps the full guard. OBrien lands a couple of elbows. OBrien scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round. OBrien postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. OBrien is working Riggins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. OBrien trying to control but Riggins is working from the bottom. OBrien advances position into side control! OBrien has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Riggins is not content to let OBrien control the position. Riggins is trying to improve his position. Riggins taking a bit of punishment here - OBrien scoring with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Riggins takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
OBrien lands a few punches from side control. Riggins tries to buck OBrien off but OBrien is having none of it. Riggins takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Riggins takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Riggins is looking for a sweep. OBrien controls the position from side control. Riggins takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! A lull in the action here as OBrien stalls from top position. OBrien is looking to take a break and control but Riggins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lochlain OBrien showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! Riggins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. A looping hook to the body misses from Riggins. OBrien does a little dance to reset his feet. Riggins swings for the body but OBrien moves out of range.
OBrien drives through with a takedown into Riggins's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. OBrien controls the pace of the fight for a moment. OBrien lands a couple of elbows. OBrien stands up over Riggins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. OBrien scoring with some ground and pound. OBrien lands a couple of elbows. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. OBrien scores with a decent looking elbow strike. OBrien is in close to Riggins's body, working some short punches and elbows. OBrien passes Riggins's left leg - he's now in half guard. Riggins has hold of OBrien's hands but OBrien slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round. OBrien is nestled in close to Riggins, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Riggins looking for submissions off his back. Ground and pound from OBrien. Riggins is trying to defend against the ground and pound but OBrien scores with a couple of nice shots. Well, if OBrien is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
OBrien prevents Riggins from improving his position. Riggins is pressing down on OBrien's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Riggins 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. OBrien is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. OBrien preventing the sweep. Riggins can't keep his opponent in guard - OBrien advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. OBrien lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. OBrien trying to pass the guard but Riggins defending well. Riggins on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Riggins trying to control but OBrien postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. OBrien working over Riggins with some ground and pound. Riggins looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. OBrien controlling the pace. OBrien is trying to control the action in half guard but Riggins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. OBrien working Riggins over with strikes. Riggins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. OBrien passes to full mount! Riggins working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. OBrien with shots to the head and body - Riggins looks very uncomfortable down there. OBrien landing shots from mount. OBrien with good strikes from the mount here! OBrien raining down shots from the mount! OBrien lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Riggins hang on? Riggins is looking to get to half guard. Tim Riggins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Riggins in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Riggins is rocked! OBrien lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Oh Riggins is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! 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! OBrien lands a nice shot to the head. Lochlain OBrien is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Riggins takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! OBrien's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lochlain OBrien! A very excited looking Lochlain OBrien made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joon Sang Hun (ranked 5995 p4p, 5007 weight class) and Tyrann Madden (ranked 455 p4p, 413 weight class). Tyrann Madden is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joon Sang Hun! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyrann Madden! The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sang Hun moves out of range of the strikes. Sang Hun throwing a counter right hand but Madden manages to avoid it. Madden missing with a left hand there. Sang Hun was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Sang Hun moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. We've been told by Sang Hun's head coaches at League of Shadows MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Sang Hun moves out of range as Madden strikes. Sang Hun falls off balance throwing a combination
and Madden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Sang Hun lands a right hook to the body.
Sang Hun takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Madden stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Sang Hun is rocked! Sang Hun misses with an uppercut. Madden saw that one coming. Sang Hun ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Madden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Sang Hun defending well as Madden loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sang Hun throws a looping overhand right but Madden ducks down to avoid it. Madden lands with an overhand left. A telegraphed right hand from Madden misses the target. A big right from Madden misses. Madden throws out a loose jab but Sang Hun uses good head movement to avoid it. An attempted straight right counter from Sang Hun misses the target. Madden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sang Hun. Madden scores with the left hand. Sang Hun knows he should have avoided that one. Sang Hun scores with a hook. Madden lands with a nice body punch. Madden lands a big uppercut and Sang Hun crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Sang Hun looks OK. Madden waves Sang Hun back to his feet! Oh Sang Hun is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sang Hun walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Madden swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tyrann Madden!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Branco (ranked 2831 p4p, 24230 weight class) and Yuta Sanguiao (ranked 288 p4p, 470 weight class). Jesus Branco has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jesus Branco! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuta Sanguiao! The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sanguiao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sanguiao wants it to stay on the feet. It seemed like Sanguiao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Branco misses with a looping right. Sanguiao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It seemed like Sanguiao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Branco will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Sanguiao appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Branco dives in and scores a takedown into Sanguiao's guard. Sanguiao has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Branco off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Branco is looking to take this fight into the clinch. The fighters circling - Branco throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Sanguiao stuffs the takedown attempt from Branco. Branco gets slowly back to his feet. Sanguiao now looks to counter with a shot at the body. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Branco. That's going to take a lot out of him. Branco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Branco scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Sanguiao struggling a bit here. Branco working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Sanguiao sneaks out the side door and pushes Branco away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. Nice defenses there by Sanguiao. Yuta Sanguiao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Branco looks for the body kick but Sanguiao saw that one coming. Branco closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sanguiao did well to prevent Branco getting side control. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Sanguiao is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sanguiao manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Branco keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. Sanguiao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Branco tries to clinch up and Sanguiao counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Branco instigates a clinch. Branco struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanguiao controls his hands.
Branco tries to pull guard but Sanguiao forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Branco has a couple of punches blocked by Sanguiao.
Branco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Branco wants to clinch up but Sanguiao keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sanguiao throws a body shot but no joy. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Branco. No joy there for Branco, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sanguiao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Branco looks for a takedown but Sanguiao sprawls well. Sanguiao slips under a jab from Branco. Branco doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanguiao circles away.
Branco changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sanguiao tries to avoid it but Branco manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sanguiao to the ground. Sanguiao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Sanguiao looks like he wants to counter punch here. Branco shoots for a takedown but Sanguiao saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Jesus Branco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Branco misses with a hook. Sanguiao ducked under it nicely. Jab, jab by Branco - just one landing. It looks like Yuta Sanguiao has been cut. Branco scores with a shot to the body.
Branco fails in his attempt to clinch. Branco swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sanguiao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Branco shoots for a takedown but Sanguiao saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanguiao! But no joy. Branco swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sanguiao makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Branco wants to clinch and Sanguiao counters with a nice uppercut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A head kick misses from Branco. Sanguiao is looking for the big counter here. A jab lands there for Sanguiao. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuta Sanguiao dominated that round. The cut man is working on Yuta Sanguiao's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Branco tries for a takedown but Sanguiao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. A little jabbing left from Sanguiao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Branco with a poor takedown and Sanguiao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Branco misses with a wild combination.
Sanguiao now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Branco rushes Sanguiao and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Branco is trying to pull guard but Sanguiao has him pressed against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Branco. That's going to take a lot out of him. Branco tries to pull guard but Sanguiao holds him up against the cage and eventually Branco drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Branco is trying to break the clinch but Sanguiao has him pressed against the cage. Branco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round. Branco throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanguiao. Branco closes the distance and clinches up with Sanguiao, looking for a takedown. Branco pushes Sanguiao against the cage but Sanguiao circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Branco fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sanguiao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Sanguiao lands the left hand. Sanguiao blocks a head kick by Branco.
Jab, jab by Sanguiao - just one landing. Branco drops his hands momentarily and Sanguiao takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Branco is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Sanguiao's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Branco dives in for a single leg takedown but Sanguiao sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Sanguiao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yuta Sanguiao seems to be getting the better of the standup. Branco misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sanguiao scores with a nice head shot. A nice combination there by Branco.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Sanguiao avoids the head kick by Branco.
Sanguiao is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Branco with a body shot. Branco tries to land a front kick but Sanguiao steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Sanguiao connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Sanguiao has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Branco moves in looking to clinch but Sanguiao pushes him off. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanguiao! But no joy. Branco shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sanguiao pinned against the cage. Sanguiao gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Sanguiao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The fight moves into the clinch position. Branco is trying to pull guard but Sanguiao turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Sanguiao avoiding damage as Branco throws knees to the body.
Sanguiao stops a takedown attempt from Branco.
Branco tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sanguiao just stands there and leans against the cage. Branco breaks from the clinch.
Sanguiao scores with a crisp jab that stopped Branco in his tracks.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sanguiao scores with a nice head shot. Sanguiao just misses with a punch to the body.
Branco has a takedown stuffed. Sanguiao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Branco fails with the takedown. Sanguiao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Branco. Sanguiao leaves Branco with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Branco takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Branco moves in looking to clinch but Sanguiao pushes him off. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuta Sanguiao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Yuta Sanguiao's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! Sanguiao stuffs the takedown attempt from Branco. Branco gets slowly back to his feet. Branco walks into a straight right hand from Sanguiao. Branco looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Branco is looking to clinch. Branco misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. A little jabbing left from Sanguiao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Branco wants to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Branco takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Branco throws a right and a left that Sanguiao avoids nicely. Sanguiao throws out a counter right but Branco avoids it with no problem. Sanguiao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sanguiao 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. Branco fails with an attempt to clinch.
Branco tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sanguiao swivels and escapes. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Branco. That's going to take a lot out of him. Branco tries for a takedown but Sanguiao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Sanguiao swats away the attempt to clinch by Branco. Branco misses with a jab, cross combination.
Branco tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanguiao manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. A little jabbing left from Sanguiao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Sanguiao lunges at Branco with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Branco's hand. Yuta Sanguiao is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Branco misses with a takedown and Sanguiao counters with a straight right hand. Sanguiao cracks Branco with a good jab. Branco is looking to clinch but Sanguiao is avoiding it.
Branco clinches up with Sanguiao and pushes him back against the cage. Branco scores with a hook to the body. Branco trying to land knees to the body.
Sanguiao has Branco pressed against the cage, preventing Branco from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Branco jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sanguiao walks away with a smile on his face. Branco gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Sanguiao stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Branco is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Branco shoots in for a double leg but Sanguiao sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Branco walks into a stiff left hand from Sanguiao. Branco looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Sanguiao is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Branco presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. Sanguiao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Sanguiao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Branco misses with a series of wild punches.
Sanguiao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Jesus Branco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Branco shoots in looking for a takedown. Sanguiao tries to sprawl out of it but Branco keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sanguiao manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Branco takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Jesus Branco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Branco throws a sloppy head kick and Sanguiao moves out of range easily. A little jabbing left from Sanguiao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Branco closes the distance looking to clinch and Sanguiao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that's the end of the fight! Yuta Sanguiao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Sanguiao winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuta Sanguiao!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frederick Payette (ranked 2623 p4p, 2446 weight class) and Excalam Black (ranked 358 p4p, 338 weight class). Black is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Signe de contradiction. The key to victory for Frederick Payette has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frederick Payette! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Excalam Black! The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Payette scores with a jab to the body. Payette sizes up Black with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. It looks like Excalam Black has been cut. We've been told by Payette's head coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Black moves into the clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Black. Black struggles to land a body shot inside as Payette controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Black fails to land. Black manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Payette misses with a short punch on the inside. Black blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Black tries to work over Payette's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Payette prevents a body shot from Black. Black misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Black tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Payette throws a head punch that misses. Black leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Payette letting Black take a breather here. Black receives a warning from the referee for stalling. Black is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Payette gets underhooks to prevent Black's takedown attempt.
Payette tries to break the clinch but Black is controlling the position. Payette blocking some punches.
Payette blocks a body shot from Black. Black stalls. Black blocks an uppercut.
Payette lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Payette lands a body shot. Black stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Black ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Black no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Payette preventing the sweep. Black is trying to hold Payette in close to prevent damage but Payette has managed to pass into half guard.
Black tries to roll over but Payette keeps him under control. Black looking for submissions off his back. Black trying to hold on to Payette's head to control him but Payette postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Black looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Black has his hands clasped together around Payette's back. He's all about the action. Payette prevents Black from improving his position. Black is still trying to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Payette tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Black. Black is looking to improve his position.
Black actively working from the bottom here. Black is looking for a sweep. Payette is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Black moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Black looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Payette has picked Black up and slammed him! Black can't keep hold of the triangle and Payette manages to pass to side control! 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 Frederick Payette will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Excalam Black's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Payette misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Black.
Payette looks to throw the jab but Black is out of range. Payette avoids the body shot from Black.
Payette doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Payette takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Black throws a body shot but no joy. Payette jabbing away but nothing is landing. Black gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Payette. Black takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Black dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Black shoots in for a takedown and gets it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Black trying to control the action but Payette is working from the bottom. Payette wants to improve his position but Black is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Black thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Payette's head. Black trying to mount his opponent but Payette defends it. Payette is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Black has latched onto it... Big trouble! Black pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Payette is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Black!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Excalam Black! A victorious Excalam Black thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Sterling (ranked 3955 p4p, 1812 weight class) and Kent Dew (ranked 371 p4p, 201 weight class). Sterling's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Snake by Lil Keed. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adrian Sterling! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kent Dew! The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sterling shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dew pinned against the cage. Dew gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Dew manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sterling on his heels. He'll look to pass Sterling's guard now, I'm sure. Dew seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Sterling has his foot on Dew's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dew works his way back into a safe position though. Dew landing with the ground and pound. Dew lands a couple of elbows. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dew is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Sterling looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sterling wants to sweep but no luck. Dew drops back looking for a leg! Sterling is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sterling manages to kick Dew off! Dew jumps back into Sterling's guard. Dew scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sterling looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dew must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Sterling looking for a guillotine here but Dew defends easily.
Dew working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sterling's head. Sterling working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dew doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dew manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Dew is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Sterling is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dew is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sterling has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Dew doesn't defend quickly enough and Sterling has managed to lock this one up! Can Dew escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Sterling on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Adrian Sterling! After the fight, Adrian Sterling was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kip Thorne (ranked 1708 p4p, 3470 weight class) and Morello Hawthorne (ranked 100 p4p, 194 weight class). Kip Thorne could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Morello Hawthorne's chin.
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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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Kip Thorne! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Morello Hawthorne! The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A left and a right from Thorne both land. Nice combination. Hawthorne misses with an uppercut
and Thorne counters with a lovely straight right hand! Thorne ducks under a wild hook from Hawthorne. Hawthorne misses with a double jab
and Thorne counters with a nice body shot. Hawthorne looks to land a left hand but Thorne moved out of range nicely. Thorne has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Monkey Magic in the buildup to the fight. Thorne throws a hook but Hawthorne avoids it easily. Hawthorne throws a hook but Thorne blocks it. Thorne slips under a jab. Hawthorne takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hawthorne misses with a body shot.
Hawthorne swings widly with a right hand
letting Thorne counter with a right hand. Hawthorne is rocked! Morello Hawthorne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Thorne scores with a jab to the body. Hawthorne is still on wobbly legs! Can Thorne finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round. Thorne wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Hawthorne switches off momentarily and Thorne cracks him with a monster right hand! Hawthorne topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Thorne dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Thorne!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kip Thorne! During a confident post fight interview, Kip Thorne 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Bimbo Slaissi (ranked 1281 p4p, 2926 weight class) and Laxus Dreyar (ranked 177 p4p, 387 weight class). Dreyar has chosen Thunderstruck as his entrance music. Laxus Dreyar 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 welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bimbo Slaissi! 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, Laxus Dreyar! The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dreyar blocks a jab. Dreyar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Slaissi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Slaissi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dreyar moves away. Slaissi misses with an uppercut. Slaissi throws a quick inside leg kick. Slaissi wants to clinch up but Dreyar keeps it at a distance. Good shot there by Slaissi. A lazy left from Dreyar finds it's target. Slaissi moves into the clinch. Slaissi misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Dreyar.
Slaissi has a couple of punches blocked by Dreyar.
Dreyar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slaissi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dreyar fails to land. Slaissi misses with a body punch.
Dreyar throws a head punch that misses. Slaissi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slaissi misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dreyar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dreyar tries to throw a body punch but Slaissi avoids it by throwing Dreyar back against the cage. Dreyar is trying to push Slaissi away but Slaissi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slaissi. Dreyar is looking to break free of the clinch but Slaissi has double underhooks. Slaissi throws a punch but it's blocked by Dreyar. Slaissi has a couple of punches blocked by Dreyar.
Dreyar has a couple of punches blocked by Slaissi.
Dreyar swings wildly with an uppercut but Slaissi uses good head movement to avoid it. Good body shot from Slaissi.
Dreyar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dreyar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Dreyar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Slaissi throws a body punch but Dreyar moves out of range. A little jabbing left from Dreyar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Slaissi swings widly with a right hand
and Dreyar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Slaissi works the jab nicely. Dreyar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slaissi. Dreyar lands a glancing blow to the side of Slaissi's head. Bimbo Slaissi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Slaissi lands the left hand. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dreyar connects with the punch. Slaissi thumps Dreyar with a low kick. Dreyar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slaissi. Slaissi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Slaissi throws a lazy right hand but Dreyar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. The crowd cheers as Slaissi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dreyar doesn't seem phased though. Slaissi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Dreyar misses. Slaissi avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Slaissi tried to score with a low kick but Dreyar checks it. Dreyar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Slaissi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dreyar was well out of range. Poor timing from Slaissi. A countering left hand to the body from Dreyar misses. Dreyar throws a poor cross that misses
and Slaissi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Slaissi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Slaissi ducks under a wild hook from Dreyar. Dreyar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. We've been told by Slaissi's head coaches at ubergym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Slaissi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Slaissi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Slaissi just misses with a punch to the body.
Dreyar scores with a body shot.
Slaissi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Dreyar counters with a stiff right hand. Slaissi scores with a leg kick.
Slaissi fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big left from Slaissi misses. Slaissi is looking to clinch but Dreyar is avoiding it.
Slaissi forces Dreyar back against the cage and clinches. Dreyar is trying to break free. Dreyar is trying to break the clinch but Slaissi is controlling him. Slaissi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A body shot lands from Slaissi.
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! Slaissi lands a nice shot to the body. Slaissi lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dreyar prevents a body shot from Slaissi. Nice body punch from Slaissi. Dreyar looks winded! A nice right hand lands inside from Slaissi. Slaissi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Dreyar blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Slaissi.
A nice right hand lands inside from Slaissi. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Slaissi. Dreyar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slaissi lands a shoulder strike. Slaissi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dreyar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dreyar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slaissi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dreyar backwards. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Dreyar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Dreyar struggles to land a body shot inside as Slaissi controls his hands.
Slaissi lands a left hand.
Slaissi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dreyar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bimbo Slaissi dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! A decent looking cross lands there for Slaissi. Slaissi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dreyar.
Slaissi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. A looping hook to the body misses from Dreyar. Slaissi does a little dance to reset his feet. Slaissi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dreyar was well out of range. Poor timing from Slaissi. Slaissi thuds his right hand into Dreyar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Nice defenses there by Dreyar. Dreyar throws out a counter right but Slaissi avoids it with no problem. Bimbo Slaissi is winning the standup battle so far. Slaissi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dreyar, pushing him back against the cage. Nice body punch from Slaissi - that landed with a thud.
Dreyar tries to break the clinch but Slaissi is controlling the position. Slaissi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dreyar can do to turn this around? Slaissi stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Slaissi misses with a punch on the inside.
Slaissi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Dreyar has a couple of punches blocked by Slaissi.
Slaissi misses with a hook from the clinch. Slaissi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Slaissi scores with a nice hook to the head. Dreyar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. A left hand lands to the body for Slaissi.
Slaissi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Dreyar swings wildly with an uppercut but Slaissi uses good head movement to avoid it. Slaissi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Slaissi has a couple of punches blocked by Dreyar.
Slaissi scores with a shoulder strike. Dreyar struggles to land a body shot inside as Slaissi controls his hands.
Slaissi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dreyars head. Slaissi tries to throw a body punch but Dreyar avoids it by throwing Slaissi back against the cage. Dreyar tries to circle away but Slaissi has him pinned against the cage. Slaissi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Dreyar gets through Slaissi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Slaissi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Slaissi tries a body shot but Dreyar blocks it.
Slaissi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Slaissi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dreyar works on Slaissi's body with a couple of short punches. This has been an exciting period of action! A frustrated look appears on Dreyar's face as he tries to break the clinch. Both fighters working to control the clinch. A quick uppercut on the inside from Slaissi. Dreyar working aggressively here.
Slaissi pushes Dreyar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Slaissi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dreyar. Slaissi blocking some punches.
Slaissi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dreyar misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Slaissi fails to land. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slaissi. Dreyar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Slaissi has him pressed against the cage. Slaissi throws a head punch that misses. Dreyar blocking some punches.
Slaissi throws a punch but it's blocked by Dreyar. Dreyar throws a punch but it's blocked by Slaissi.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Slaissi can't find room to land a body shot as Dreyar controls the action.
Dreyar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Slaissi or not. Dreyar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dreyar swings wildly with an uppercut but Slaissi uses good head movement to avoid it. Dreyar has a couple of punches blocked by Slaissi.
Slaissi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dreyar has a couple of punches blocked by Slaissi.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dreyar. Slaissi misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slaissi. Slaissi throws a head punch that misses. Slaissi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dreyar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Slaissi has him pressed against the cage. Slaissi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dreyar backwards. Dreyar misses with some punches.
Slaissi scores with a hook to the body. A shot in the inside from Slaissi. Slaissi lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Good body shot from Slaissi.
This has been an exciting period of action! Dreyar takes a shot to the head. Slaissi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dreyar. Dreyar is breathing heavily. A short body shot lands from Slaissi as the two fighters clinch.
Slaissi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Slaissi. Slaissi lands a body shot. Slaissi scores with a shoulder strike. Slaissi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Slaissi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A short uppercut from Slaissi. Bimbo Slaissi has scored more points in the clinch so far. Slaissi lands an uppercut. Slaissi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dreyar's elbow. Dreyar tries to throw a body punch but Slaissi avoids it by throwing Dreyar back against the cage. A short left from Slaissi. Dreyar is rocked! Slaissi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dreyar backwards. Dreyar is still on wobbly legs! Can Slaissi finish him? Slaissi scores with a nice hook to the head. A nice left hand lands by Slaissi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bimbo Slaissi dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! Slaissi drops Dreyar with a huge uppercut! Dreyar drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Slaissi is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bimbo Slaissi! Laxus Dreyar spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll come back stronger'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bulla Marden (ranked 2266 p4p, 1897 weight class) and KO Jacckson (ranked 307 p4p, 254 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bulla Marden! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, KO Jacckson! The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jacckson scores with a shot to the body.
Jacckson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Marden looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Jacckson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Marden shoots in and drives through. Jacckson sprawls well. Jacckson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Marden changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jacckson tries to avoid it but Marden manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jacckson to the ground. Jacckson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bulla Marden. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jacckson throws a hook to the side of Marden's head but Marden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Marden dives in and scores a takedown into Jacckson's guard. Marden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jacckson is keeping the position for now. Marden lands a couple of decent looking shots. Jacckson keeping moving, preventing Marden from controlling successfully. Marden has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Jacckson controls Marden momentarily but Marden frees himself. Jacckson is looking to stand up but Marden isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round. Marden drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Marden jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Jacckson looking to control.
Marden slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Jacckson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Jacckson wants to control but Marden passes easily into half guard.
Marden is looking to take a break and control but Jacckson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Jacckson is trying to stand up here but Marden is controlling him well. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Marden is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jacckson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marden.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Jacckson is refusing to be controlled, as Marden sits in half guard. Jacckson works his way to full guard. Good work. Marden is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Marden scoring with punches to the head and body. Marden passes easily into side control. Nice work. Marden thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jacckson is looking for a sweep. Marden is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jacckson has escaped the position, nice work there. Jacckson is trying to control Marden's posture but Marden avoids it. Marden is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jacckson has escaped the position, nice work there. You can see the frustration on Jacckson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Marden is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jacckson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Marden is trying to get an arm triangle but Jacckson is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Marden trying to control the position but Jacckson is working away. Jacckson tries to get back to half guard but can't. You can see the frustration on Jacckson's face as Marden controls the position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Marden tries for a kimura but Jacckson is defending well. Jacckson is looking for a sweep. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bulla Marden dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Jacckson moves out of range of the body kick from Marden.
Jacckson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Marden tries to counter with a takedown but Jacckson is quick to defend against it. Marden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jacckson can do to turn this around? Jacckson slaps away a takedown attempt from Marden, before circling back to the center of the mat. Marden has a takedown stuffed. Despite the aggression on Jacckson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Marden doesn't succeed with the takedown and Jacckson counters with a right hand to the body. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bulla Marden. That's going to take a lot out of him. Marden fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jacckson scores with a jab. Jacckson slaps away a takedown attempt from Marden, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jacckson tries to clinch but Marden moves out of range. Nice takedown defense from Jacckson. No joy for Marden on that attempt. Marden takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Marden misses with a takedown attempt - Jacckson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. A nice side step and Jacckson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Marden shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Jacckson wants to counter the offense by Marden and move into the clinch position. Marden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Marden with a lazy takedown attempt and Jacckson counters with a straight right hand. Marden tries for a takedown but Jacckson circles away easily and Jacckson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Horrible takedown attempt by Marden or perhaps it was just good defense by Jacckson, which made it look bad. Marden fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Marden shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jacckson napping and manages to drive through into side control! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jacckson tries to get back to half guard but can't. Marden working away. Marden working the ground and pound. A lull in the action here. Jacckson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Jacckson drops an elbow to the side of Marden's head. Marden keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Jacckson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Marden is trying to control but can't.
Marden actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Marden looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Jacckson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Jacckson working over Marden with some ground and pound. Marden looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Bulla Marden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Marden on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Marden gets back to full guard.
Marden has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jacckson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Jacckson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Jacckson working some strikes from top position. Jacckson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Marden is proving hard to escape from. Marden looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Marden 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. Marden looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Marden utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Marden avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Marden is looking for a triangle but Jacckson pushes his legs off easily.
Jacckson trying to control the position from guard on top but Marden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Marden working for a triangle but Jacckson defends it easily.
Jacckson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Marden's guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
KO Jacckson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Marden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round! Marden shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jacckson sprawls well. Jacckson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marden gets slowly back to his feet. Jacckson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Marden fails with a takedown attempt. Jacckson clinches up against the cage. Jacckson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Jacckson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Jacckson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marden. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bulla Marden. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Marden shoots in looking for a takedown but Jacckson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marden's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Jacckson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Marden fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jacckson sprawls well initially but Marden persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Jacckson pushes Marden off looking to stand but Marden dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jacckson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. Marden has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Jacckson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. Jacckson can't escape the position.
Marden fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Marden can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jacckson is looking to escape. Marden pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Marden moves to the back position. Marden avoiding Jacckson 's attempts to control his hands. Jacckson is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Marden off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted. Jacckson wants to escape the position.
Jacckson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Marden. Jacckson is really stuck here.
Marden not allowing Jacckson to control his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Marden has the hooks in. Jacckson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Jacckson showing good submission defense here.
Jacckson fending off the submission attempt from Marden. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jacckson rolls, trying to escape but Marden keeps control of the position.
Marden is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Jacckson is trying to get back to his feet but Marden has full control of the position and if anything, Jacckson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jacckson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Marden gets his way!
Jacckson covers up after that shot from Marden.
Jacckson is really stuck here.
Jacckson trying to control the hands but Marden breaks the grip. Will Marden go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Jacckson is in bad spot here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jacckson just trying to survive but Marden is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. Jacckson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Marden.
And that's the end of the fight! Bulla Marden showed his dominance in that final round. I think Marden 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bulla Marden! Bulla Marden thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ben Crispian (ranked 1269 p4p, 1231 weight class) and Liam Murphy (ranked 139 p4p, 137 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ben Crispian! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Liam Murphy! The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Crispian is looking to clinch but Murphy is avoiding it.
Crispian instigates a clinch. Murphy lands on the inside with an uppercut. Crispian lands a body shot in the clinch.
Crispian drags the fight down to the ground.
Crispian looking for a guillotine here but Murphy defends easily.
Murphy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crispian is keeping the position for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Crispian working for a triangle but Murphy defends it easily.
Crispian had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Murphy defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Crispian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Murphy looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Murphy is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Crispian has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Murphy is looking to defend but Crispian has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Murphy! Crispian pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Murphy taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ben Crispian!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Hawking (ranked 1184 p4p, 657 weight class) and Barkeep Quark (ranked 165 p4p, 97 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Quark's choice of entrance music: Megadeth - Train of Consequences. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Stephen Hawking! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barkeep Quark! The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hawking has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Quark finds it's way round the side to connect with Hawking's head. Quark looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Hawking avoids the body shot from Quark.
Hawking was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Hawking displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Quark throws out the jab. Hawking throwing a counter right hand but Quark manages to avoid it. Quark throws a body shot but no joy. As Quark looks to move away, Hawking throws a big counter combo but Quark just gets out of the way. Quark shoots for a takedown but Hawking saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Hawking went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Quark doesn't manage to clinch there - Hawking circles away.
Nice body punch from Hawking. Hawking circles away from the clinch attempt and Hawking counters with a right hand to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hawking ducks under a wild hook from Quark. Quark has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hawking finds it's way round the side to connect with Quark's head. Hawking has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Monkey Magic in the buildup to the fight. Quark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hawking sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Quark misses with a shot to the body and Hawking counters with a stiff right hand. Hawking moves out of range as Quark strikes. Quark misses with an uppercut
and Hawking counters with a left to the body. Quark swings and misses with a shot to the body and Hawking counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Quark moves away from the strike by Hawking. Hawking needs to keep his hands up - Quark had a free shot at his head there. Stephen Hawking is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Hawking uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Quark. Hawking throws a body shot but no joy. A swing and a miss from Quark. Hawking lands with a straight right. Quark didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A combination from Hawking does no damage. Quark is looking to clinch. It looked like Hawking wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Hawking on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Good shot there by Hawking. Quark gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Quark tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Hawking is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Quark buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Quark!! Quark is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Hawking throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stephen Hawking! Stephen Hawking retains his welterweight title! During a confident post fight interview, Stephen Hawking thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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