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HFC 43: Ilmarinen vs Babula PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Devon Black (ranked 5402 p4p, 24153 weight class) and Irving Timms (ranked 483 p4p, 515 weight class). Devon Black has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Devon Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Irving Timms!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Timms is able to avoid easily.
Timms misses with a straight right.
Black half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Timms misses with a series of wild punches.
Black keeps the fight on the outside.
A leg kick checked by Timms.
Black throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Timms sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Timms with the counter takedown but Black avoids it easily.
Black lands with a shot to the body.
Black throws a leg kick but Timms sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Timms closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Black did well to prevent Timms getting side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black wants to control but Timms is keeping busy.
Timms content to control rather than advance.
Black trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timms is looking for a kimura here.
It looks like Timms is going to stand back up.
Black is trying to get back to full guard.
Timms controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Timms checks a leg kick.
Timms was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Timms instigates a clinch.
Black has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Timms uses from the top position.
Black trying to control the position.
Timms not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Black pulls Timms in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Timms escapes and throws Black's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Timms is putting a hurting on Black here, landing some big shots from side control.
Timms decides to stand back up. Timms steps back and let's Black get back to his feet.
Black tries to land a body kick
and Timms counters with a single leg into guard. Black didn't expect that.
Black is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Timms is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Black is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Timms's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Irving Timms dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Timms avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Black enables Timms to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Black manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Black looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Black seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Timms thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Black is looking for a triangle but Timms pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black wants to control but Timms passes easily into half guard.
Irving Timms has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black wants to control but Timms is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Timms is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black is defending against the submission attempts here by Timms.
Timms stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Black to get to his feet.
Timms moves into the clinch.
Timms is pressed up against the cage. Black has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Timms down to the mat. Timms avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Timms fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Black to the ground. Timms is now in Black's guard.
We've been informed that Timms has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Black wants to control the position but Timms says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timms is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Well, if Timms 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.
Let's hope that Timms has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Timms has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timms takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Black is trying to maintain the position but Timms is very close to passing his half guard.
Timms prevents Black from improving his position.
Black is looking to get back to full guard here but Timms has managed to pass to side control instead.
Black manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Timms is controlling Black's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Black wants to take a breather but Timms is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timms pushes Black off and gets back to his feet.
Black throws out a loose jab but Timms uses good head movement to avoid it.
Black misses with a body punch
and Timms counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Timms.
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!
Black can't keep his opponent in guard - Timms advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Timms looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Timms is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Black is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Timms's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Timms's back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Irving Timms 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!
Black lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Black tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Timms was well out of range. Poor timing from Black.
Timms shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Black trying to control from the bottom.
Timms with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Black wants to control but Timms is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timms performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timms uses his free foot to push down on Black's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Black.
Black wants to control but Timms is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Black is in all sorts of trouble here.
Black sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Black looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Black is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Timms scores with a couple of nice shots.
Timms performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black is trying to get back to full guard.
Timms not doing much here.
Black tries to get to full guard but Timms has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Black looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Timms shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Timms showed some decent athleticism there.
Timms is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Timms seems to be looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Timms seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that's the end of the fight!
Irving Timms comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Timms 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight for Irving Timms!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Irving Timms!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Irving Timms!
Irving Timms wins by unanimous decision!
Irving Timms very nearly forgot to thank Hoarse Pills amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kip Stern (ranked 24158 p4p, 4483 weight class) and Joel Osmond (ranked 541 p4p, 461 weight class). Stern comes into the arena with Fight blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kip Stern!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joel Osmond!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Osmond fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stern is out of range.
Stern is looking to counter the offense by Osmond and move into the clinch.
Osmond waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stern.
Osmond looks for the body kick but Stern saw that one coming.
Stern moves out of range of the body kick from Osmond.
Osmond misses with a body shot.
Stern throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Stern throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Osmond sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Osmond follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Stern connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Osmond momentarily.
 It looks like Joel Osmond has been cut.
Stern scores with a nice body kick.
Osmond looks winded!
Stern rushes Osmond and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stern.
Stern lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stern lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stern scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stern digs a right hand into Osmond's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Osmond's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by Stern.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stern lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stern digs a right hand into Osmond's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Osmond's gas tank.
Osmond takes a shot to the head.
Stern lands a shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Stern.
Stern scores with a shoulder strike.
Stern lands a nice uppercut.
 Osmond is rocked!
Stern stalling in the clinch.
Osmond is still on wobbly legs! Can Stern finish him?
Osmond makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Osmond seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stern.
That has opened up Joel Osmond's cut even more.
Stern lands a nice uppercut.
Stern lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stern leaning his opponent against the cage.
Osmond looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stern lands a nice shot to the body.
Stern lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Osmond backwards.
Stern throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Osmonds head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stern works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stern drops Osmond onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Osmond is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Stern lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stern creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Osmond with a big uppercut! Osmond tries to clinch up but Stern pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Osmond to the mat! Osmond covers up and Stern unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kip Stern!
After winning the bout, Kip Stern thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Joel Osmond spoke after the fight, saying 'I was clearly outmatched, nothing else to say.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalani Paiea Wohi O Kaleikini O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea (ranked 5079 p4p, 4627 weight class) and Paul Hogan (ranked 486 p4p, 466 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalani Paiea Wohi O Kaleikini O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Hogan!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tries a head kick but it misses.
Hogan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hogan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hogan works the jab nicely.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea avoids the head kick by Hogan.
Hogan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
And O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea counters with a quick kick to the body but Hogan blocks it.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a head kick but Hogan moves out of range.
Hogan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Paul Hogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hogan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea misses with a wild body shot.
Hogan throws a sloppy head kick and O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea moves out of range easily.
Hogan blocks a head kick by O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
Hogan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hogan! But no joy.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea connects with a high kick.
Hogan throws a lazy right hand but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hogan throws a hook but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea avoids it easily.
Hogan throws a body punch but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea moves out of range.
Hogan scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea looks to land a combination but Hogan avoids it well.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Hogan misses.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a big counter combination but Hogan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hogan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan connects with a body shot that sends O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea's belly button to the back.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lands with a slapping head kick.
A lazy left from Hogan finds it's target.
Hogan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a series of punches but Hogan avoids them all with ease.
Hogan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hogan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hogan digs a good body shot into O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea's ribs.
Hogan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hogan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea manages to avoid it.
Hogan lands with a right hand.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a shot from downtown. Hogan moves away and avoids it.
Hogan scores with a jab to the jaw.
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!
Hogan shoots in for a takedown but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea shows good takedown defense.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea missing with a left hand there. Hogan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hogan misses with an uppercut. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea saw that one coming.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea defending well as Hogan loads up on a big left hand.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a right and a left that Hogan avoids nicely.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a right hand that Hogan ducks under and follows up with a left that Hogan also avoids with ease.
Hogan throws a left and a right that both miss
and O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hogan moves away.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea clinches up against the cage.
Hogan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hogan tries to break the clinch but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is controlling the position.
A nice left hand lands by O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hogan is trying to break the clinch but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea has him pressed against the cage.
Hogan is trying to break the clinch but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is controlling him.
A head punch on the inside from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea fails to land.
Hogan is trying to force a seperation but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea has the dominant position.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lands a right hand.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
Hogan tries to circle away but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea has him pinned against the cage.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea prevents Hogan from breaking the clinch.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a punch but it's blocked by Hogan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan is trying to push O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea away but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stalling in the clinch from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea misses with some punches.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a head punch that misses.
Hogan has had enough of the clinch but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea keeps him there for the moment.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea working aggressively here.
Hogan tries to break the clinch but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is controlling the position.
Hogan wants to break free but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea has control.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea pushes Hogan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hogan tries to break free but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea pushes him back against the cage.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a punch but it's blocked by Hogan.
Hogan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Hogan.
Hogan letting O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea take a breather here.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
Hogan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea backwards.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea misses with some punches.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tries a body shot but Hogan blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea fails to land.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea scores with an uppercut up the middle.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea working aggressively here.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea keeps control of Hogan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea has Hogan pressed against the cage.
Hogan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hogan looks to land a left hand but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea moved out of range nicely.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea ducks under a wild hook from Hogan.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a head punch that misses.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hogan tries to circle away but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea has him pinned against the cage.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea stalling against the cage.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kalani Paiea Wohi O Kaleikini O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hogan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hogan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tries to bum rush Hogan with a series of wild strikes but Hogan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hogan throws out a counter right but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea avoids it with no problem.
Hogan scores with a jab. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hogan throws out the jab.
Hogan throws a lazy right hand but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea slips under a jab.
Paul Hogan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a series of punches but Hogan moves out of range.
Hogan throws a counter combo.
Hogan throws an overhand right that lands on O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea's shoulder, as O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tries to avoid the shot.
No joy there for O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea moves away from the strike by Hogan.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hogan.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hogan throws a shot to the body.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea slips a straight right by Hogan.
Nice uppercut lands for Hogan. That snapped O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hogan throws a hook but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea avoids it easily.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hogan.
As Hogan looks to move away, O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a big counter combo but Hogan just gets out of the way.
Hogan fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lands with a cross.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea connects with a body shot.
Hogan misses with a looping left.
A punch combination from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea misses.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea staying out of range there.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hogan.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A head kick misses from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
A combination from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea does no damage.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a lazy right hand but Hogan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea looks to land a combination but Hogan avoids it well.
Hogan scores with the left hand. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea knows he should have avoided that one.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hogan throws out the jab.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea clobbers Hogan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tries to clinch but Hogan moves out of range.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Hogan scores with a nice head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hogan throws a jab but it's blocked by O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
Hogan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hogan throws a one two combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
Hogan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea circles away quickly and effectively.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a body kick that misses.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea slips under a jab from Hogan.
Hogan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea on the wrong end of a nice jab.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea misses with a double jab.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lands with an overhand left.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a right hand that Hogan ducks under and follows up with a left that Hogan also avoids with ease.
Hogan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kalani Paiea Wohi O Kaleikini O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea slips a jab from Hogan.
Hogan shoots in looking for a takedown. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tries to sprawl out of it but Hogan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kalani Paiea Wohi O Kaleikini O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Hogan.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws an overhand right that lands on Hogan's shoulder, as Hogan tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Hogan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hogan.
Hogan throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hogan was well out of range. Poor timing from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
Hogan 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.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is looking to land body kicks.
Hogan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hogan looks to land a right hand but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea moved out of range.
Hogan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hogan missing with a left hand there. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hogan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hogan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hogan misses with a body shot.
Hogan moves out of range of the body kick from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea staying out of range there.
Hogan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea doesn't manage to clinch there - Hogan circles away.
Hogan ducks under a wild hook from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
Hogan misses with a straight right.
Hogan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hogan looks to land a left hand but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea moved out of range nicely.
Hogan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throwing a counter right hand but Hogan manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea ducks under a wild hook from Hogan.
Hogan misses with a looping right.
Hogan throws an off balance right hand
and O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea counters with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hogan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hogan throws a hook but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea avoids it easily.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea takes a swing at Hogan's ribcage but misses.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea slips under a jab.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea misses with a two punch combination.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hogan.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kalani Paiea Wohi O Kaleikini O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Hogan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hogan misses with a hook.
Hogan swats away the attempt to clinch by O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
Hogan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hogan scores with a crisp jab that stopped O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea in his tracks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hogan throws a head kick that misses.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea looks to land a combination but Hogan avoids it well.
Hogan throws a hook but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hogan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
No joy there for Hogan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea closes the distance and pushes Hogan back into the cage.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea taking a breather.
Hogan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hogan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hogan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hogan looks to land a right hand but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea moved out of range.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hogan.
Hogan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hogan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Hogan.
Jab, jab by O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea there.
Hogan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hogan connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hogan looks to land a right hand but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea moved out of range.
Hogan throws a good cross that connects.
Hogan throws a looping overhand right but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea ducks down to avoid it.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a body kick that misses.
Hogan misses with an uppercut. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea saw that one coming.
Hogan tries to work over O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea's front leg with a kick but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea checks it.
It looked like O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hogan throws a lazy right hand but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lands a nice looking body kick.
Hogan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea works the jab nicely.
Hogan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hogan misses with a hook. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea ducked under it nicely.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea scores with a head kick.
Hogan throws a jab but it's blocked by O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is looking to clinch but Hogan is avoiding it.
Hogan throws a poor cross that misses
and O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea counters with a nice uppercut.
Hogan moves out of range of the body kick.
Hogan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hogan keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hogan pulls guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea trying to control the position from guard on top but Hogan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hogan manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hogan trying to control the position from guard on top but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is on top in guard.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea won't allow Hogan to get back to his feet.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea stands up and waves to Hogan to follow him.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea slips under a jab.
Hogan throws a big shot that misses.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hogan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a push kick but Hogan slaps the foot to one side.
A little jabbing left from Hogan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tries to bum rush Hogan with a series of wild strikes but Hogan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hogan moves out of range as O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea strikes.
Hogan stuns O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hogan digs a good hook to O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea's body.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan misses with a leg kick
and O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hogan throws a leg kick but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea checks it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea checks a leg kick.
Hogan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hogan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hogan thows a left - swing and a miss!
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea gets a clinch.
Hogan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hogan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lands with a left to the head.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea scores with a shot to the side of Hogan's head.
Hogan is trying to push O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea away but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hogan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kalani Paiea Wohi O Kaleikini O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
I think O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight for Paul Hogan!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Kalani Paiea Wohi O Kaleikini O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Kalani Paiea Wohi O Kaleikini O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea!
Kalani Paiea Wohi O Kaleikini O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea wins by split decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gigi Woerner (ranked 4759 p4p, 3103 weight class) and Giant Benandonner (ranked 473 p4p, 356 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gigi Woerner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Giant Benandonner!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woerner misses with a leg kick
and Benandonner decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Woerner's guard.
Woerner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Benandonner tries to free his leg and advance position but Woerner is retaining full guard.
Woerner could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Benandonner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Benandonner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Woerner is keeping the position for now.
Woerner is trying to keep Benandonner in close.
Benandonner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Woerner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Benandonner advances to half guard.
Woerner is looking to improve his position.
Benandonner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Woerner controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woerner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Benandonner slips a nice elbow through Woerner's hands, connecting with Woerner's forehead.
Benandonner trying to pass the guard but Woerner defending well.
Benandonner is trying to work for a kimura but Woerner is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woerner is trying to maintain the position but Benandonner is very close to passing his half guard.
Benandonner is working for a submission of some sort.
Benandonner is pressing down on Woerner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Woerner is holding on for now.
Woerner is trying to get back to full guard.
Benandonner is pressing down on Woerner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Woerner is holding on for now.
Benandonner content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Woerner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Benandonner is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Benandonner seems content to control.
Woerner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Benandonner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Benandonner's back!
Woerner throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Benandonner trying to control the hands but Woerner won't let him.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Woerner misses with an elbow to the head.
Woerner working for the choke.
Woerner struggling to land strikes to the head as Benandonner covers up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benandonner is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Woerner misses with a punch to the head.
Benandonner covering up well and avoiding damage.
Benandonner manages to reverse the position and now he's in Woerner's guard. Nice work there by Benandonner.
Benandonner landing some decent shots from guard.
Woerner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benandonner with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woerner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Woerner looking to control.
Woerner being controlled here, momentarily.
Woerner has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Benandonner wants to pass the guard but Woerner is keeping the position.
Woerner trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Woerner pulls Benandonner in close to prevent any damage.
Benandonner is stalling in the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giant Benandonner dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Woerner lands a nice hook to Benandonner's body. Benandonner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Woerner throws a body punch but Benandonner moves out of range.
Woerner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Woerner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Benandonner lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Benandonner.
A low kick from Woerner misses
and Benandonner counters with a single leg into guard. Woerner didn't expect that.
Woerner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Benandonner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Benandonner throwing strikes from guard but Woerner blocks nicely.
Woerner is pulling down on Benandonner's head. It's preventing any offense from Benandonner, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woerner controls Benandonner momentarily but Benandonner frees himself.
Woerner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Benandonner controls the pace.
Woerner working a defensive guard here.
Woerner is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Woerner is trying to control the position but Benandonner postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Woerner on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Benandonner shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Woerner manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Benandonner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woerner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Benandonner wants to pass the guard but Woerner is keeping the position.
Benandonner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Woerner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Benandonner.
Woerner controls Benandonner momentarily but Benandonner frees himself.
Benandonner tries to free his leg and advance position but Woerner is retaining full guard.
Benandonner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Woerner is trying to control the position but Benandonner postures up.
Benandonner scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woerner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Benandonner stands up over Woerner, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Benandonner sitting in guard here, content to control.
Benandonner's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Benandonner looking to pass the guard.
Benandonner throwing strikes but missing.
Woerner controls Benandonner momentarily but Benandonner frees himself.
Benandonner stands up over Woerner, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Benandonner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Woerner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benandonner controls from within his opponent's guard.
Benandonner wants to pass the guard but Woerner is keeping the position.
Benandonner wants to control from the top but Woerner keeps moving.
Woerner pulls Benandonner in close to prevent any damage.
Benandonner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Woerner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Benandonner engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Woerner is trying to keep Benandonner in close.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giant Benandonner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Benandonner tries for a takedown but Woerner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Benandonner shoots in for a double leg but Woerner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Woerner is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Benandonner.
Woerner throws a big shot that misses.
Benandonner shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Woerner as he jumps to the side.
Gigi Woerner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giant Benandonner.
Woerner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benandonner moves away.
Donk. Benandonner catches Woerner right on the button with a cross.
Benandonner shoots in looking for a takedown but Woerner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Benandonner's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Benandonner or perhaps it was just good defense by Woerner, which made it look bad.
Giant Benandonner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benandonner lands a nice shot to the body.
Woerner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Benandonner. That did some damage!
Gigi Woerner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Benandonner. Beautiful body shot.
Benandonner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Benandonner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Woerner wants to clinch.
Gigi Woerner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Woerner throws a leg kick
and Benandonner counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Benandonner.
Benandonner stands up over Woerner, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Woerner doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Benandonner passes Woerner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Benandonner is trying to control. Woerner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Benandonner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Woerner defending well though.
Benandonner trying to pass the guard but Woerner defending well.
Woerner is controlling Benandonner's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benandonner trying to mount his opponent but Woerner defends it.
Benandonner trying to control the pace.
Benandonner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Woerner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Benandonner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Woerner has managed to free his arm - good work.
Woerner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Benandonner pulls his head out easily.
Benandonner thows a huge punch but Woerner dodges it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benandonner wants to free his trapped foot but Woerner is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Woerner tries to roll over but Benandonner keeps him under control.
Woerner tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woerner holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Woerner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Benandonner controlling the action here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Benandonner looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Benandonner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Woerner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Woerner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Benandonner wants to pass the guard but Woerner is defending well.
Benandonner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Benandonner is pressing down on Woerner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Woerner is holding on for now.
Woerner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Benandonner pulls his head out easily.
Benandonner works his way into side control.
Woerner tries to bench press Benandonner off him but Benandonner keeps the position.
Benandonner tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Benandonner has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Benandonner cracks Woerner with a big elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benandonner is putting a hurting on Woerner here, landing some big shots from side control.
Benandonner avoids the strikes from the bottom by Woerner.
Woerner is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giant Benandonner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Benandonner has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Giant Benandonner!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Giant Benandonner!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Giant Benandonner!
Giant Benandonner wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Esponosa (ranked 3259 p4p, 2755 weight class) and Jacob Handler (ranked 373 p4p, 332 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricardo Esponosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacob Handler!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Handler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Handler swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Esponosa.
Esponosa doesn't manage to clinch there - Handler circles away.
Esponosa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Handler feints a jab promting Esponosa to slip. Handler then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Esponosa slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Handler scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Handler looks to land a combination. Esponosa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Handler stalks Esponosa and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Esponosa's face. Esponosa staggers backwards, shaken.
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!
Esponosa takes the fight into the clinch.
Esponosa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Esponosa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Handler is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Esponosa's half guard.
Esponosa makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esponosa missing with a left hand there. Handler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Esponosa looks to land a left hand but Handler moved out of range nicely.
Esponosa throws a series of punches but Handler moves out of range.
Handler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Esponosa circles away quickly and effectively.
Handler throws a hook to the side of Esponosa's head but Esponosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Esponosa loads up on a big right hand but Handler slips the punch.
Handler moves away from the strike by Esponosa.
Esponosa moves in looking to clinch but Handler pushes him off.
Esponosa scores with a decent looking hook.
Handler slips a jab from Esponosa.
Handler moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Handler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Handler.
Handler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Esponosa wants to clinch up but Handler keeps it at a distance.
Handler scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esponosa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Handler.
Esponosa's corner calls for a 1-2. Esponosa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Handler looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Esponosa!
Esponosa tries to buck Handler off but Handler is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Esponosa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Esponosa tries to bench press Handler off him but Handler keeps the position.
Handler landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Esponosa is trying to improve his position.
Esponosa manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handler looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Handler is thwarting Esponosa's attempts to control the position.
Handler trying to control the action but Esponosa is working from the bottom.
Esponosa wants to get back to full guard.
Esponosa keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Handler lands strikes from half guard.
Handler working over Esponosa with some ground and pound. Esponosa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Handler seems to be working for a kimura but Esponosa defends the submission attempt.
Esponosa wants to control but Handler is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esponosa is controlling Handler's trapped leg to prevent Handler from advancing to side control.
Esponosa is pressing down on Handler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Handler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Esponosa is trying to keep Handler in close.
Esponosa looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Handler lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Esponosa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Esponosa looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Handler dominated that round.
That's time! Esponosa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Handler lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Esponosa misses the jab.
Esponosa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Handler cracks Esponosa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Handler drives through with a takedown into Esponosa's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Esponosa looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Handler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Handler stands up over Esponosa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Handler is working Esponosa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Esponosa is trying to control the position but Handler postures up.
Esponosa keeping moving, preventing Handler from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handler wants to stand and escape but instead Esponosa has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Esponosa passes into half guard.
Handler pushes Esponosa off looking to stand but Esponosa dives back in and keeps control.
Handler wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Esponosa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Handler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Handler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Esponosa pulls his head out easily.
Esponosa stops Handler from getting back to his feet.
Handler is looking for a sweep. Esponosa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Esponosa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Handler is staying active underneath Esponosa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esponosa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Handler actively working from the bottom here.
Handler tries to get to full guard but Esponosa has control of the leg.
Esponosa is looking to take a break and control but Handler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Esponosa seems to be working for a kimura but Handler defends the submission attempt.
Handler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Handler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Handler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esponosa prevents Handler from improving his position.
Esponosa postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Handler to stand up.
Esponosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Handler.
Esponosa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Esponosa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Esponosa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Handler is able to avoid easily.
Handler with the counter takedown but Esponosa avoids it easily.
Handler throws a shot from downtown. Esponosa moves away and avoids it.
Jacob Handler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Handler scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Handler staying out of range there.
Handler connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Esponosa momentarily.
Esponosa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Esponosa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Handler defending well as Esponosa loads up on a big left hand.
Handler changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Esponosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Esponosa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Handler cracks Esponosa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ricardo Esponosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Handler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Esponosa.
Esponosa takes one to the side of the head.
Esponosa ducks under a wild hook from Handler.
Handler moves away from the strike by Esponosa.
Handler has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Esponosa dodges the punch combination from Handler.
Esponosa takes one to the chin there.
Handler lands a jab-cross combination.
 Esponosa is rocked!
Handler misses with a wild combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Handler.
Oh Esponosa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Esponosa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Handler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Handler missing with a left hand there. Esponosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Esponosa seems to have got his legs back now.
Handler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Esponosa.
Esponosa misses with an uppercut. Handler saw that one coming.
Esponosa slips a jab and a cross from Handler.
Handler throws a hook to the side of Esponosa's head but Esponosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Esponosa closes the distance and clinches.
Handler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Handler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Esponosa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Handler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esponosa misses with a few strikes there.
Esponosa moves into range and clinches up with Handler.
Esponosa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Esponosa looks to land a right hand but Handler moved out of range.
Jacob Handler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Handler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Esponosa.
Handler feints the counter takedown.
Esponosa with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Esponosa missing with a left hand there. Handler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Handler tries to counter it with a takedown but Esponosa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A punch combination from Handler misses.
Esponosa dodges the punch combination from Handler.
Esponosa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Handler slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Esponosa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Handler slips under a jab from Esponosa.
Handler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Esponosa tried to score with a low kick but Handler checks it.
A big right from Esponosa misses.
Handler throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Esponosa tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Handler is in Esponosa's guard.
Handler stopping the sweep attempt from Esponosa.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Handler's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esponosa looking to control.
Handler throws a strike but Esponosa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Handler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Esponosa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Handler keeping moving, preventing Esponosa from controlling successfully.
Esponosa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Handler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Esponosa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Esponosa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Handler is looking for a triangle here but Esponosa uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esponosa trying to control the action but Handler is working from the bottom.
Handler is trying to buck Esponosa off.
Handler is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Handler is trying to control Esponosa's posture but Esponosa avoids it.
Handler is trying to get back to half guard.
Esponosa is looking to take a break and control but Handler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Handler is looking to reverse the position.
Esponosa stands up and beckons Handler to his feet.
Esponosa takes a swing at Handler's ribcage but misses.
Esponosa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Handler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Handler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Esponosa throws an overhand right that lands on Handler's shoulder, as Handler tries to avoid the shot.
Esponosa looks to throw the jab but Handler is out of range.
Esponosa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Esponosa throws a looping overhand right but Handler ducks down to avoid it.
Esponosa missing with a left hand there. Handler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Handler lands an overhand right.
Ricardo Esponosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Esponosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Handler steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Esponosa.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jacob Handler.
I've got Handler 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 Steve Smith scores the fight for Jacob Handler!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Jacob Handler!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Jacob Handler!
Jacob Handler wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Jacob Handler thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Ricardo Esponosa spoke after the fight, saying 'We’ll get it next time '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Pereira (ranked 2505 p4p, 2578 weight class) and Abuaballadai Ojidemenzi (ranked 325 p4p, 332 weight class). Pereira comes to the cage accompanied by 50 Cent - Many Man. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Pereira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Abuaballadai Ojidemenzi!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ojidemenzi connects with a single shot there.
Ojidemenzi lands a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ojidemenzi. Pereira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ojidemenzi lands with an overhand left.
Pereira misses with a head kick.
Pereira takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ojidemenzi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pereira closes the distance but Ojidemenzi moves to the side
and Ojidemenzi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Abuaballadai Ojidemenzi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Pereira lands.
Ojidemenzi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pereira looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ojidemenzi scores with a jab.
and Ojidemenzi counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Pereira! He's just covering up as Ojidemenzi starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abuaballadai Ojidemenzi!
Our winner, Abuaballadai Ojidemenzi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vinyl Tintley (ranked 2231 p4p, 2280 weight class) and Khamzat Chimaev (ranked 307 p4p, 312 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Chimaev's choice of entrance music: Katioucha. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 Los Angeles, Vinyl Tintley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Khamzat Chimaev!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tintley throws a looping overhand right but Chimaev ducks down to avoid it.
Tintley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chimaev at a distance.
A big right from Tintley misses.
Tintley misses with an uppercut.
Tintley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tintley throws a good cross that connects.
Tintley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tintley throws a jab but it's blocked by Chimaev.
Chimaev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tintley throws out the jab.
Tintley throws a combination. Chimaev tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Chimaev throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tintley was covering up waiting for the punch and Chimaev finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tintley keeping moving, preventing Chimaev from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tintley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chimaev defends it easily.
Tintley has his foot on Chimaev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chimaev works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tintley working a defensive guard here.
Chimaev cracks Tintley with a solid left hand.
Tintley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chimaev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chimaev works over Tintley with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chimaev trying to control but Tintley is working from the bottom.
Chimaev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tintley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chimaev defends it easily.
Tintley looking for a guillotine here but Chimaev defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tintley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tintley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tintley looking for a triangle here. Chimaev is fighting it but it looks tight! Tintley pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Chimaev is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Vinyl Tintley!
In his post fight interview, Vinyl Tintley gave a big smile as he said 'I knew this fight would happen! Khamzat, it's good your confident but don't get cocky.
Shout-out to my team at Next Level MMA for helping me prepare for this fight, also a shout-out to Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu. "Way of the Shinobi"'.
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FIGHT
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anton Ilmarinen (ranked 817 p4p, 1460 weight class) and Gerwazy Babula (ranked 120 p4p, 217 weight class). Babula has chosen Hey Buddy as his entrance music. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Gerwazy Babula was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anton Ilmarinen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gerwazy Babula!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babula scores with a hook.
Babula throws an overhand right that lands on Ilmarinen's shoulder, as Ilmarinen tries to avoid the shot.
Ilmarinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Babula is just out of range.
Babula misses with a hook. Ilmarinen ducked under it nicely.
Ilmarinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Babula.
A cross from Babula lands.
 It looks like Anton Ilmarinen has been cut.
Babula throws a shot from downtown. Ilmarinen moves away and avoids it.
Babula doesn't manage to clinch there - Ilmarinen circles away.
Ilmarinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ilmarinen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Babula's guard.
Ilmarinen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ilmarinen throws a big right hand that misses.
Ilmarinen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ilmarinen stands up over Babula, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Babula wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Babula avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ilmarinen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilmarinen lands an elbow.
Ilmarinen taking a breather here.
Babula wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Ilmarinen is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Babula will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ilmarinen prevents Babula from escaping the position.
Ilmarinen working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Babula wants to get back to his feet but Ilmarinen drags him back down.
Ilmarinen is staying tight to Babula's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ilmarinen trying to control the position but Babula is working away.
Ilmarinen grinds an elbow into Babula's temple.
Ilmarinen working the ground and pound from side control.
Babula is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ilmarinen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Babula takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ilmarinen is putting a hurting on Babula here, landing some big shots from side control.
Babula is not content to let Ilmarinen control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ilmarinen landing a few strikes.
Babula is trying to buck Ilmarinen off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen working the head with strikes.
Ilmarinen 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.
Ilmarinen trying to control the position but Babula is working away.
Babula is pushing Ilmarinen's head away, looking to escape. Ilmarinen manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Babula is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Babula takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Babula is rocked!
Babula is trying to get back to his feet.
Babula is still in real trouble! Can Ilmarinen finish him?
Ilmarinen taking a breather here.
Babula seems to have recovered his senses.
Ilmarinen working the body and head with strikes.
Ilmarinen scoring with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen slows the pace down.
Babula is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ilmarinen asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Ilmarinen working the head with strikes.
Ilmarinen grinds an elbow into Babula's temple.
Babula is trying to buck Ilmarinen off.
Ilmarinen lands a few punches from side control.
Ilmarinen scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Babula is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Ilmarinen can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anton Ilmarinen!
Anton Ilmarinen retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Anton Ilmarinen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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FIGHT
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