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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eli Goode (ranked 2833 p4p, 3714 weight class) and Jim Fish (ranked 378 p4p, 459 weight class). Goode comes to the cage accompanied by Colby Covington, Kurt Angle Music. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eli Goode!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Fish!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goode gets a clinch.
A short right from Goode on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Fish's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fish looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fish breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Goode avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fish slips a straight right by Goode.
Fish waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goode.
Goode takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fish missing with a left hand there. Goode was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Goode throws a hook but Fish avoids it easily.
Goode clinches.
Goode throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fish is trying to force a seperation but Goode has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goode lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Goode scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Goode keeps control of Fish as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Goode's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goode moves out of range of the strikes.
Goode takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Goode with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fish to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fish missing with a left hand there. Goode was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Goode takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Goode moves away from the strike by Fish.
Donk. Fish catches Goode right on the button with a cross.
Fish cracks Goode with a good jab.
Goode keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fish.
Goode avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Goode uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fish.
Goode throws a hook but Fish avoids it easily.
Goode chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fish can pounce on him.
Goode checks a leg kick nicely.
Fish throws a good cross that connects.
Goode misses with an uppercut. Fish saw that one coming.
Fish misses with a hook.
Goode drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fish bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fish with a nice cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goode slips under a jab from Fish.
Fish misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goode.
Fish lands a nice hook to Goode's body. Goode takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fish tests Goode's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Goode takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Goode closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Goode has Fish pressed against the cage, preventing Fish from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fish pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fish throws out a loose jab but Goode uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fish smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fish throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Goode looks to land a right hand but Fish moved out of range.
A combination from Fish does no damage.
Fish jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fish misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fish throws a hook but Goode avoids it easily.
Fish punishes Goode's body with a nice straight punch.
Goode is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fish.
Fish misses with a right hand
enabling Goode to counter with a crisp jab.
 It looks like Jim Fish has been cut.
Fish uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goode.
Fish lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A clash of legs there as Goode blocks the low kick.
Goode walks into a left hand.
Fish throws a head kick but Goode moves out of range.
Fish listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fish throws a low kick but Goode moves out of range easily.
Fish lands a nice hook to Goode's body. Goode takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Goode gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Goode lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goode pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fish dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Goode. That did some damage!
Fish tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fish is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Goode had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goode rushes Fish and presses him up against the cage.
Fish is trying to force a seperation but Goode has the dominant position.
Fish has had enough of the clinch but Goode keeps him there for the moment.
Goode is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Fish's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Goode lands a body shot.
I was talking to Goode's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Goode is struggling to control the position.
Goode lands a body punch in the clinch.
Goode lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fish backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Goode.
Fish looks winded!
Goode stalls.
Goode tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fish's elbow.
Fish can't break the clinch.
Fish blocking some punches.
Fish tries to break the clinch but Goode is controlling the position.
Fish is trying to force a seperation but Goode has the dominant position.
Goode lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goode throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fishs head.
Fish breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Fish dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Fish's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jab by Goode.
Jim Fish seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fish connects with a body shot that sends Goode's belly button to the back.
Goode slips a straight right by Fish.
Goode throwing a counter right hand but Fish manages to avoid it.
We've been informed that Fish has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Goode scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
 Fish is rocked!
Goode is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Fish flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Fish is out cold! Goode holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eli Goode!
After the fight, Eli Goode 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Christof Rollo (ranked 5214 p4p, 3028 weight class) and Gazali Koekemoer (ranked 491 p4p, 395 weight class). Rollo comes to the cage accompanied by dis. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christof Rollo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gazali Koekemoer!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koekemoer throws a sloppy head kick
and Rollo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rollo throws an elbow but misses.
Koekemoer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rollo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Koekemoer dodges an elbow strike from Rollo.
Koekemoer is trying to break free.
Koekemoer blocks an elbow strike from Rollo.
Koekemoer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rollo backwards.
Koekemoer avoids the elbow strike from Rollo, against the cage.
Koekemoer blocks an elbow strike.
Koekemoer blocks an elbow strike from Rollo.
Rollo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Koekemoer's defenses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rollo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Koekemoer's brow.
Rollo misses with an elbow over the top.
Koekemoer avoids the elbow strike from Rollo, against the cage.
Koekemoer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Koekemoer moves out of range of the strikes.
Rollo throws a sloppy head kick and Koekemoer moves out of range easily.
Rollo is looking to score with low kicks.
We've been told by Rollo's head coaches at Advanced Fighting Systems that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollo moves into range and clinches up with Koekemoer.
Rollo throws an elbow that misses.
Rollo lands a nice elbow.
Rollo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rollo pushes off an throws an elbow but Koekemoer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Koekemoer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Koekemoer loads up on a big right hand but Rollo slips the punch.
Rollo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Koekemoer.
Rollo misses with a head kick.
Koekemoer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Rollo misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Koekemoer checks a leg kick.
Koekemoer counters with a body kick.
Christof Rollo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koekemoer throws a body punch but Rollo moves out of range.
Koekemoer throws a head kick but Rollo moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koekemoer throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Koekemoer's coach down at Besta-Fera Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Koekemoer's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rollo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Koekemoer is able to avoid easily.
Koekemoer only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Koekemoer.
Koekemoer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rollo throws a push kick but Koekemoer slaps the foot to one side.
Koekemoer follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rollo ducks right into an uppercut from Koekemoer.
Rollo pushes Koekemoer away with a front kick.
Rollo tries a low kick but Koekemoer avoids it.
Koekemoer thinks about the counter body kick.
Koekemoer tries to land a front kick but Rollo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rollo is looking to counter with a body kick.
Koekemoer scores with a leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rollo - that will leave a mark!
Rollo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koekemoer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rollo throws a chopping leg kick but Koekemoer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Koekemoer throws a big counter head kick but Rollo avoids it with no problem.
Koekemoer cracks Rollo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rollo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Koekemoer misses with a hook.
Koekemoer tries to work over Rollo's front leg with a kick but Rollo checks it.
Koekemoer is looking to score with low kicks.
As Koekemoer tries to get set, Rollo tries to push him back and clinch up but Koekemoer manages to avoid the attempt.
Koekemoer throws a shot from downtown. Rollo moves away and avoids it.
Rollo throws a leg kick
letting Koekemoer counter with a right hand.
Rollo has Koekemoer up against the cage in a clinch.
Koekemoer avoids a wild elbow strike from Rollo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koekemoer blocks the elbow strike.
Koekemoer has had enough of the clinch but Rollo keeps him there for the moment.
Koekemoer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rollo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Koekemoer takes a step back to recover.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rollo. That's going to slow Koekemoer down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rollo moves to clinch but Koekemoer breaks away
and Koekemoer counters with a solid body kick.
Koekemoer scores with a head kick.
Rollo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Koekemoer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rollo throws a sloppy head kick
and Koekemoer counters with a nice kick to the body.
Rollo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koekemoer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Christof Rollo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A low kick from Rollo misses
and Koekemoer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rollo throws a solid leg kick but Koekemoer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rollo.
A low kick from Rollo is predictable there
and Koekemoer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rollo is looking to score with low kicks.
Koekemoer throws a leg kick which misses Rollo's front leg but catches the back leg as Rollo tries to avoid it.
Rollo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rollo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rollo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Koekemoer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollo throws a leg kick that misses.
Rollo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rollo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rollo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gazali Koekemoer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koekemoer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Koekemoer, right into the meat of the thigh.
Koekemoer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rollo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rollo tries a low kick but Koekemoer avoids it.
Crunch! Rollo slams his shin into Koekemoer's torso.
Koekemoer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rollo checks it well.
Rollo tries to clinch but Koekemoer moves out of range.
Rollo backing away here, and Koekemoer unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rollo has Koekemoer up against the cage in a clinch.
Koekemoer is trying to push Rollo away but Rollo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Koekemoer tries to circle away but Rollo has him pinned against the cage.
Rollo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koekemoer cracks a nice hook into Rollo's ribs.
Rollo throws a head kick but Koekemoer moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Koekemoer! But no joy.
Koekemoer throws a shot to the body.
Koekemoer scores with a nice head shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Rollo blocks the leg kick.
Rollo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A bone on bone clash there as Koekemoer blocks the leg kick.
Rollo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Rollo misses
and Koekemoer counters with a stiff right hand.
Koekemoer goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rollo is looking to chop away at Koekemoer's legs.
Rollo misses with a low kick.
Rollo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Koekemoer counters with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rollo closes the distance and clinches.
Koekemoer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rollo has him pressed against the cage.
Koekemoer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rollo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Koekemoer's efforts to push away.
A shot in the inside from Rollo.
Koekemoer blocks an elbow strike from Rollo.
Rollo misses with a punch to the body.
Koekemoer is trying to break free.
Koekemoer misses with a punch to the body.
Koekemoer tries to circle away but Rollo has him pinned against the cage.
Koekemoer wants to break free but Rollo has control.
Koekemoer is trying to break the clinch but Rollo is controlling him.
Rollo lands an elbow inside that Koekemoer shrugs off.
Rollo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rollo misses with a leg kick
and Koekemoer counters with an inside leg kick.
Rollo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rollo throws a leg kick that misses.
Rollo throws a wild body kick that Koekemoer sees coming a mile off.
A chopping leg kick lands by Koekemoer.
Rollo looks for the body kick but Koekemoer saw that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rollo. That's going to slow Koekemoer down.
Rollo is looking to land body kicks.
Rollo looks for the body kick but Koekemoer saw that one coming.
Rollo misses with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as Koekemoer blocks the low kick.
Koekemoer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rollo rushes Koekemoer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Christof Rollo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rollo tries to land a body kick
and Koekemoer counters with a straight right hand.
Rollo misses with a leg kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Koekemoer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rollo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Koekemoer only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rollo throws a leg kick but Koekemoer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rollo throws a half hearted mid kick.
A low kick from Rollo is predictable there
and Rollo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rollo scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koekemoer thumps Rollo with a low kick.
Rollo throws a leg kick but Koekemoer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Koekemoer is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Koekemoer throws a leg kick that misses.
Koekemoer throws out a leg kick but Rollo moves out of range and Koekemoer only half commits.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollo throws a head kick that misses.
Rollo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rollo defending well as Koekemoer loads up on a big left hand.
Koekemoer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rollo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Koekemoer. Rollo shrugs it off though.
Rollo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rollo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Koekemoer manages to circle out of the way.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Koekemoer.
Rollo throws a leg kick that misses.
Koekemoer throws out a counter right but Rollo avoids it with no problem.
A leg kick checked by Koekemoer.
Rollo throws a lazy body kick
and Koekemoer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Koekemoer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rollo.
Koekemoer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Rollo.
Rollo looks to land a body kick but Koekemoer moved away.
Rollo doesn't manage to clinch there - Koekemoer circles away.
Koekemoer sizes up Rollo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rollo blocks the body kick.
Rollo misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Koekemoer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rollo misses with a body kick.
Koekemoer only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rollo throws a solid leg kick but Koekemoer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rollo.
Christof Rollo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rollo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rollo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koekemoer throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rollo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A good leg kick by Rollo.
Koekemoer scores with a head kick. Rollo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Koekemoer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Koekemoer tries to land a front kick but Rollo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rollo lands a head kick!
Koekemoer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rollo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Koekemoer scrambles back to his feet.
Koekemoer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rollo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koekemoer.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Koekemoer lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rollo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rollo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gazali Koekemoer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koekemoer avoids the head kick by Rollo.
Koekemoer blocks the body kick.
A nice side step and Koekemoer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rollo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Koekemoer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Koekemoer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Koekemoer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A head kick by Koekemoer misses
and Rollo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
An inside leg kick from Koekemoer misses.
Rollo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
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!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rollo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Koekemoer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Koekemoer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Koekemoer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rollo is looking to slow Koekemoer down with leg kicks.
Koekemoer throws a big shot that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gazali Koekemoer.
I think Rollo 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joao Oliveira (ranked 2921 p4p, 3091 weight class) and Cau Ryhein (ranked 356 p4p, 369 weight class). Cau Ryhein has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Joao Oliveira's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joao Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cau Ryhein!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira lands with a cross.
Cau Ryhein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Oliveira checks a leg kick.
Oliveira feinted with a counter takedown.
Ryhein throws a head kick but Oliveira moves out of range.
A low kick from Ryhein misses
and Oliveira counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ryhein!
Oliveira working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Oliveira wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ryhein, who protects the arm well.
Oliveira tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Oliveira has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliveira looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ryhein is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Oliveira swings around for an armbar but Ryhein sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Oliveira's guard.
Oliveira is looking for a triangle but Ryhein pushes his legs off easily.
Oliveira throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ryhein uses it to pass to side control.
Ryhein is looking to take a break and control but Oliveira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oliveira is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ryhein off and has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira looking for the choke but no joy.
Oliveira controlling well, preventing Ryhein from escaping the position.
Ryhein trying to control the hands but Oliveira breaks the grip.
Oliveira is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Oliveira is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ryhein knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ryhein for a finish.
You can see the frustration on Ryhein's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Oliveira is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ryhein knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ryhein for a finish.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Oliveira is looking for a rear naked choke here but Ryhein reverses the position brilliantly into Oliveira's guard!
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.
Oliveira is looking for a triangle but Ryhein pushes his legs off easily.
Ryhein must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Oliveira looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ryhein has picked Oliveira up and slammed him! Oliveira can't keep hold of the triangle and Ryhein manages to pass to side control!
Oliveira tries to improve position but can't.
Oliveira regains half guard.
Oliveira looking for submissions off his back.
Oliveira is in trouble now - Ryhein has advanced to mount!
Oliveira is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira is working hard here to advance position.
Ryhein controlling from the full mount.
Oliveira working to try and regain half guard.
Ryhein looking to control and managing it successfully.
Oliveira tries to reverse the position but Ryhein maintains 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 Joao Oliveira will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ryhein tries to score with a low kick but Oliveira moves his leg out of the way.
Ryhein blocks a jab.
Oliveira gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ryhein.
Ryhein swings widly with a right hand
and Oliveira counters with a nice uppercut.
Ryhein throws a quick inside leg kick.
Oliveira throws a lazy right hand but Ryhein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A low kick from Ryhein misses
and Oliveira counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ryhein seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Oliveira is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ryhein is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ryhein has escaped and now he's on top!
Oliveira looking for a guillotine here but Ryhein defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira looking for a guillotine here but Ryhein defends easily.
Oliveira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ryhein content to stall in guard here.
Joao Oliveira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oliveira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Oliveira is looking to cinch up a triangle. Ryhein throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Oliveira's body to avoid the submission. Oliveira has instead reached around Ryhein's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Oliveira arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joao Oliveira!
After winning the bout, Joao Oliveira thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Laurenz Thibodeaux (ranked 3775 p4p, 1594 weight class) and Taz FeoTeo (ranked 464 p4p, 222 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Laurenz Thibodeaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Taz FeoTeo!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
FeoTeo misses the shot to the body.
Thibodeaux lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
FeoTeo scores with a nice body kick.
Thibodeaux looks to land a combination but FeoTeo avoids it well.
Thibodeaux misses the body punch
letting FeoTeo counter with a right hand.
 It looks like Laurenz Thibodeaux has been cut.
FeoTeo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
FeoTeo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Thibodeaux scores with a decent looking hook.
FeoTeo scores with a decent looking hook.
Thibodeaux connects with a looping right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for FeoTeo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Thibodeaux misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
FeoTeo misses with a straight right.
FeoTeo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thibodeaux fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thibodeaux backing away here, and FeoTeo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
FeoTeo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
FeoTeo looks to land a right hand but Thibodeaux moved out of range.
FeoTeo misses with an uppercut
and Thibodeaux counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thibodeaux lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
FeoTeo lands a big head kick that sends Thibodeaux tumbling to the mat! FeoTeo takes a step backwards and waves Thibodeaux back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Thibodeaux is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thibodeaux throws a jab when FeoTeo was well out of range.
Oh Thibodeaux is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thibodeaux takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thibodeaux is aggressively charging in as FeoTeo backs up avoiding any damage. FeoTeo tosses out a jab and Thibodeaux runs right into it face first! Thibodeaux is out cold! FeoTeo dropped down on all fours and is barking in Thibodeaux's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Taz FeoTeo!
During a confident post fight interview, Taz FeoTeo 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Fedorov (ranked 2042 p4p, 2040 weight class) and Vigmar Friomannsson (ranked 278 p4p, 277 weight class). Fedorov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Miyagi & Ðндшпиль feat. Рем Дигга - I Got Love. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nathan Fedorov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vigmar Friomannsson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Friomannsson.
Friomannsson throws a sloppy body shot
and Fedorov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fedorov ducks under a wild hook from Friomannsson.
Friomannsson misses with a looping left.
Friomannsson throws a series of punches but Fedorov avoids them all with ease.
Fedorov moves out of range as Friomannsson strikes.
Fedorov connects with a right hand. Friomannsson shakes it off.
A jab from Fedorov finds it's way through Friomannsson's defenses.
Friomannsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Fedorov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fedorov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fedorov swings for the body but Friomannsson moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Friomannsson throws an overhand right that lands on Fedorov's shoulder, as Fedorov tries to avoid the shot.
Fedorov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fedorov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Friomannsson misses with a hook.
Friomannsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fedorov cracks Friomannsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Friomannsson defending well as Fedorov loads up on a big left hand.
Friomannsson drops his hands momentarily and Fedorov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Friomannsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fedorov.
Fedorov throwing a counter right hand but Friomannsson manages to avoid it.
Fedorov swings for the body but Friomannsson moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Fedorov.
Fedorov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Friomannsson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fedorov moves away from the strike by Friomannsson.
Fedorov connects with a crisp jab.
Friomannsson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Friomannsson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Friomannsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Friomannsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fedorov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Friomannsson throws out the jab.
Friomannsson defending well as Fedorov loads up on a big left hand.
Fedorov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Friomannsson.
Friomannsson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fedorov misses with a straight right.
Fedorov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fedorov throws a looping overhand right but Friomannsson ducks down to avoid it.
Fedorov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov misses with an uppercut.
Fedorov lands a jab to the nose.
Friomannsson throws a looping overhand right but Fedorov ducks down to avoid it.
Fedorov throws a right hand that Friomannsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Friomannsson also avoids with ease.
Fedorov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Friomannsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Fedorov misses.
Fedorov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Friomannsson.
Friomannsson misses with a body shot.
Friomannsson digs a good hook to Fedorov's body.
Friomannsson slips under a jab.
Friomannsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fedorov throws a combination that misses
and Fedorov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Friomannsson works Fedorov's body with a nice hook.
Friomannsson connects with a jab.
Fedorov scores with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friomannsson lands a right hook to the body.
Fedorov slips a jab from Friomannsson.
Friomannsson throws an overhand right that lands on Fedorov's shoulder, as Fedorov tries to avoid the shot.
Fedorov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Friomannsson.
Friomannsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Friomannsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Friomannsson looks to throw the jab but Fedorov is out of range.
Fedorov throws a hook but Friomannsson blocks it.
Fedorov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fedorov throwing a counter right hand but Friomannsson manages to avoid it.
A big right from Fedorov misses.
Fedorov slips under a jab from Friomannsson.
Fedorov misses with a hook.
We've been informed that Friomannsson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Friomannsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fedorov catches Friomannsson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fedorov staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov connects with a single shot there.
The fighters circling - Fedorov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Friomannsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Friomannsson misses with a left hand
and Fedorov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fedorov misses with a straight right.
Fedorov misses the jab.
Friomannsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Friomannsson misses with a wild combination.
Fedorov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Friomannsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fedorov.
Fedorov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fedorov there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fedorov slips a jab and a cross from Friomannsson.
A cross from Fedorov lands.
Friomannsson throws a body punch but Fedorov moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Friomannsson.
Despite the aggression on Friomannsson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
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 Nathan Fedorov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Danga de danga de dang - Friomannsson scores with a four punch combination!
Fedorov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Friomannsson has time to react.
It looks like Vigmar Friomannsson has been cut.
Fedorov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Friomannsson.
Fedorov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Friomannsson scores with a hook.
Friomannsson misses the body punch
and Fedorov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fedorov throws a hook but Friomannsson blocks it.
It seemed like Friomannsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Fedorov misses.
Fedorov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Fedorov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Friomannsson misses with a body shot.
Fedorov 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.
Fedorov throws a hook but Friomannsson avoids it easily.
Friomannsson takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Friomannsson ducks under a wild hook from Fedorov.
Friomannsson throws a body punch but Fedorov moves out of range.
Friomannsson misses with a wild body shot.
Friomannsson throws a hook but Fedorov blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Friomannsson.
Fedorov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fedorov misses with a hook
and Friomannsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Friomannsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fedorov was well out of range. Poor timing from Friomannsson.
A jab from Friomannsson does it's job there.
Fedorov looks to land a left hand but Friomannsson moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Friomannsson misses.
Friomannsson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Friomannsson staying out of range there.
Fedorov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Friomannsson.
Friomannsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fedorov moves away.
Fedorov throwing a counter right hand but Friomannsson manages to avoid it.
Friomannsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Fedorov throws out a loose jab but Friomannsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Friomannsson lunges at Fedorov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fedorov's hand.
Friomannsson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Friomannsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fedorov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Friomannsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Friomannsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Friomannsson misses the shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fedorov, as that shot connected.
Friomannsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Friomannsson misses.
Friomannsson cracks Fedorov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fedorov swings widly with a right hand
and Friomannsson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fedorov thinking.
Fedorov throws a lazy uppercut
and Fedorov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fedorov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fedorov moves away from the strike by Friomannsson.
Fedorov is looking to counter punch.
Friomannsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fedorov.
Fedorov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Friomannsson.
Fedorov looks to throw the jab but Friomannsson is out of range.
Friomannsson looks to land a right hand but Fedorov moved out of range.
Friomannsson misses with a left hand
and Fedorov counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friomannsson tries to bum rush Fedorov with a series of wild strikes but Fedorov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fedorov looks to score with a jab to the body but Friomannsson is just out of range.
Fedorov misses with a straight left.
Friomannsson throws an overhand right that lands on Fedorov's shoulder, as Fedorov tries to avoid the shot.
A lazy left from Fedorov finds it's target.
Fedorov throws a good cross that connects.
Fedorov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Friomannsson misses with an uppercut. Fedorov saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Friomannsson misses the target.
Friomannsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fedorov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Friomannsson takes a swing at Fedorov's ribcage but misses.
Friomannsson with a nice cross.
Fedorov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Friomannsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fedorov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Friomannsson's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fedorov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Friomannsson punishes Fedorov's body with a nice straight punch.
Friomannsson misses with a looping right.
Fedorov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Friomannsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Friomannsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Friomannsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fedorov.
Vigmar Friomannsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Friomannsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fedorov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Friomannsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Friomannsson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A combination from Friomannsson does no damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vigmar Friomannsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vigmar Friomannsson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Friomannsson looks to land a left hand but Fedorov moved out of range nicely.
Friomannsson misses with a body shot.
Fedorov misses the jab.
A slow jab from Fedorov misses its intended target.
Fedorov scores with a jab. Friomannsson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Friomannsson misses with a wild body shot.
Friomannsson throws a right hand that misses
letting Fedorov counter with a right hand.
Friomannsson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Friomannsson duly obliges.
A looping hook to the body misses from Friomannsson. Fedorov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Friomannsson lands a right hook to the body.
Friomannsson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Friomannsson throws an overhand right that lands on Fedorov's shoulder, as Fedorov tries to avoid the shot.
Fedorov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Friomannsson blocks a jab.
Friomannsson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Friomannsson tries to clinch
and Fedorov counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Friomannsson misses with an uppercut.
Friomannsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fedorov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Friomannsson at a distance.
Fedorov slips under a jab from Friomannsson.
Fedorov staying out of range there.
Friomannsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fedorov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Friomannsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Friomannsson moves away from the strike by Fedorov.
Friomannsson takes a swing at Fedorov's ribcage but misses.
Friomannsson misses with the combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Fedorov misses the target.
Fedorov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Friomannsson misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friomannsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Fedorov counter with a right hand.
Friomannsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fedorov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fedorov throwing a counter right hand but Friomannsson manages to avoid it.
Fedorov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Friomannsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fedorov staying out of range there.
Friomannsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Friomannsson misses with the combination.
A quick step to the side and Fedorov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Friomannsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Friomannsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Friomannsson connects with a crisp jab.
Fedorov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fedorov misses with an uppercut
and Friomannsson counters with a straight right hand.
Fedorov throws a looping overhand right but Friomannsson ducks down to avoid it.
Friomannsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fedorov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Friomannsson finds it's way round the side to connect with Fedorov's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Fedorov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fedorov throws a lazy uppercut
and Friomannsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Friomannsson misses its intended target.
Friomannsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Friomannsson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Friomannsson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Friomannsson throws a hook to the side of Fedorov's head but Fedorov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Friomannsson takes a swing at Fedorov's ribcage but misses.
Friomannsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fedorov.
Friomannsson moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fighters circling - Friomannsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Friomannsson throws a right hand that misses
and Fedorov counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Friomannsson. Fedorov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Fedorov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Friomannsson ducks under a wild hook from Fedorov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov slips under a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fedorov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fedorov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fedorov lands with a cross.
A lazy left from Friomannsson finds it's target.
Fedorov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Friomannsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fedorov.
Fedorov misses with an uppercut.
Friomannsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fedorov throws a jab but it's blocked by Friomannsson.
Friomannsson stuns Fedorov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Friomannsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Fedorov should have avoided that one.
Fedorov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Friomannsson manages to avoid it.
Fedorov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Friomannsson moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vigmar Friomannsson.
Well Friomannsson 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vigmar Friomannsson!
Vigmar Friomannsson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uladzimir Prokopenko (ranked 2548 p4p, 884 weight class) and Haruki Johnson (ranked 353 p4p, 135 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Uladzimir Prokopenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Haruki Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prokopenko closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Johnson is continuing to stall.
Prokopenko wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard.
Johnson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Prokopenko throws his legs up looking for a submission but Johnson uses it to pass to side control.
Prokopenko manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Johnson trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prokopenko is looking to get back to full guard here but Johnson has managed to pass to side control instead.
Johnson controls the position from side control.
Prokopenko looks to move to half guard but instead Johnson has passed into mount! Damn!
Prokopenko tries to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson content just to control the position here.
The adventures of Johnson the control monster continue. Boring.
Johnson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Prokopenko really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Prokopenko wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Johnson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Prokopenko's body.
Johnson keeps control of the position as Prokopenko tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Prokopenko's body.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Prokopenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson has the hooks in. Prokopenko is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Prokopenko turns into Johnson and is now in his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Haruki Johnson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Prokopenko goes for a double leg but Johnson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Johnson continues to drive forward.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
I was talking to Prokopenko's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Johnson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Johnson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Prokopenko shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Prokopenko avoids it with no problem.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Uladzimir Prokopenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prokopenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johnson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Prokopenko! Johnson lets Prokopenko back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uladzimir Prokopenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prokopenko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
Johnson drops Prokopenko with a naaaaasty hook - Prokopenko is in real trouble here! Johnson dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Haruki Johnson!
During a confident post fight interview, Haruki Johnson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Toe Jam (ranked 2509 p4p, 1876 weight class) and Kimmo Peramaki (ranked 317 p4p, 242 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toe Jam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kimmo Peramaki!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jam swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jam. Peramaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Peramaki wants to counter with a clinch but Jam pushes him away.
Jam definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Peramaki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jam working aggressively here.
Peramaki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jam tries to circle away but Peramaki has him pinned against the cage.
Jam misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jam is trying to break free.
Jam breaks from the clinch.
Peramaki tries to clinch but Jam is having none of it.
Peramaki tries to clinch but Jam is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peramaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jam swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Peramaki closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Jam counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peramaki closes the distance and clinches.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Jam holds him up against the cage and eventually Peramaki drops back down to his feet.
Peramaki lands with a light punch inside.
Jam pushes Peramaki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Jam holds him up against the cage and eventually Peramaki drops back down to his feet.
Toe Jam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimmo Peramaki.
Jam pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Peramaki moves away from the strike by Jam.
Peramaki tries to counter with a clinch but Jam shakes him off and moves away.
Peramaki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Peramaki closes the distance and clinches.
Jam breaks from the clinch.
Peramaki tries to clinch but Jam moves away
letting Jam counter with a right hand.
Peramaki moves into the clinch.
Peramaki has Jam pressed against the cage, preventing Jam from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peramaki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jam lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jam has had enough of the clinch but Peramaki keeps him there for the moment.
Jam wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Peramaki has him pressed against the cage.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but Jam has him pressed against the cage.
Jam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Peramaki rushes Jam and presses him up against the cage.
Jam breaks the clinch.
Peramaki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Peramaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Peramaki tries to clinch up.
Jam doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Peramaki rushes Jam and presses him up against the cage.
Peramaki jumps into guard, dragging Jam to the mat.
Jam would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peramaki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jam is looking to stand up but Peramaki won't let him.
Peramaki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jam knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Peramaki on the ground.
Jam is looking to stand up but Peramaki won't let him.
Peramaki looking for a guillotine here but Jam defends easily.
Jam would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peramaki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jam trying to stand up but can't free himself from Peramaki's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kimmo Peramaki will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Peramaki cracks Jam with a right hand to the side of the head.
Peramaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Peramaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Peramaki wants to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Jam misses the target.
Jam swats away the attempt to clinch by Peramaki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jam circles away from the clinch attempt.
Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jam swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peramaki darts in trying to clinch
and Jam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Peramaki wants to clinch
enabling Jam to counter with a crisp jab.
Jam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Peramaki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jam avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Peramaki tries to clinch up.
Jam throws out a loose jab but Peramaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toe Jam is winning the standup battle so far.
Jam circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Jam to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peramaki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Jam fails to land.
Jam's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Some wild striking there from Jam.
Peramaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Jam circles away.
Peramaki tries to clinch but Jam is having none of it.
Jam throwing a counter right hand but Peramaki manages to avoid it.
Jam ducks right into an uppercut from Peramaki.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jam paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jam throwing a counter right hand but Peramaki manages to avoid it.
Jam throws a hook to the side of Peramaki's head but Peramaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jam thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jam misses the shot to the body.
Jam staying out of range there.
It looked like Jam wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jam moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jam stuns Peramaki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Peramaki tries to clinch up.
Peramaki closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jam cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Peramaki tries to clinch but Jam moves away
and Jam counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Peramaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Jam wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peramaki tries to clinch up but Jam circles away and keeps his distance.
Peramaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Peramaki tries to clinch there but Jam circles away.
Jam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peramaki can do to turn this around?
Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch but Jam swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jam was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jam misses with a body shot.
Jam avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Peramaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jam.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peramaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jam.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peramaki clinches up with Jam and pushes him back against the cage.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jam just stands there and leans against the cage.
Peramaki drags the fight down to the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toe Jam dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Peramaki tries to clinch up but Jam circles away and keeps his distance.
Peramaki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Peramaki jumps guard but Jam turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Jam won't allow it.
Peramaki jumps guard but Jam turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Toe Jam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimmo Peramaki.
Jam manages to break the clinch.
Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jam swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Peramaki closes the distance and clinches.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jam just stands there and leans against the cage.
Peramaki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kimmo Peramaki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jam tries to break the clinch but Peramaki is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jam wants to get back to striking at distance but Peramaki won't allow it.
Jam lands a left hand that snaps the head of Peramaki backwards.
Peramaki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A frustrated look appears on Jam's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but Jam turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jam pushes Peramaki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jam digs a right hand underneath Peramaki's ribcage. Peramaki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jam looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A body shot lands from Jam.
Peramaki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but Jam turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short left from Jam.
Jam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Peramaki darts in trying to clinch
and Jam counters with a nice body shot.
Jam lands a jab to the nose.
Jam swats away the attempt to clinch by Peramaki.
It looked like Jam wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Peramaki tries to clinch up
and Jam counters with a nice right hand that sends Peramaki toppling to the canvas! Peramaki scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Jam finish him?!
Peramaki is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fight stays on the outside here - Peramaki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Peramaki wants to clinch.
Peramaki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jam swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peramaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A counter left hand to the body from Jam misses its target.
Peramaki wants to clinch.
Peramaki throws a looping overhand right but Jam ducks down to avoid it.
Jam keeps the fight on the outside.
Peramaki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jam manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jam was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jam circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jam swats away the attempt to clinch by Peramaki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Jam misses.
Jam circles away from the clinch attempt.
Peramaki blocks a jab.
Peramaki tries to clinch up.
Jam tries to keep at a distance but Peramaki has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jam is trying to force a seperation but Peramaki has the dominant position.
Jam is looking to break free of the clinch but Peramaki has double underhooks.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Jam forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jam breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Peramaki wants to clinch.
It looked like Jam wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toe Jam showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jam 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toe Jam!
Toe Jam thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Axl Cailean (ranked 1059 p4p, 652 weight class) and Kane Thoupos (ranked 156 p4p, 96 weight class). Thoupos has chosen 151 Rum - JID as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Axl Cailean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kane Thoupos!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Thoupos.
An attempted straight right counter from Cailean misses the target.
Thoupos misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Cailean wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cailean tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thoupos wants to clinch up but Cailean keeps it at a distance.
Thoupos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cailean is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cailean swings widly with a right hand
and Thoupos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thoupos connects with a single shot there.
Kane Thoupos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thoupos throws a hook to the side of Cailean's head but Cailean sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cailean was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thoupos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cailean manages to avoid it.
Cailean has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thoupos.
Cailean moves out of range of the strikes.
No joy there for Cailean, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thoupos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thoupos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've been told by Cailean's head coaches at Zombie MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thoupos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cailean throws a lazy uppercut
and Thoupos counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Thoupos is working Cailean over against the cage.
Thoupos struggles to land a body shot inside as Cailean controls his hands.
Thoupos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thoupos lands with a right to the head.
Thoupos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thoupos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thoupos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cailean tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cailean misses with some punches.
A short right from Thoupos.
Thoupos lands a hook that snaps the head of Cailean backwards.
Cailean lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thoupos backwards.
A hook to the body from Thoupos.
Thoupos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thoupos tries to work over Cailean's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thoupos has Cailean pressed against the cage, preventing Cailean from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cailean is trying to pull guard but Thoupos has him pressed against the cage.
Thoupos tries a body shot but Cailean blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thoupos lands a body shot.
Cailean is breathing heavily.
Cailean tries to break free but Thoupos pushes him back against the cage.
Thoupos lands a shoulder strike.
Thoupos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cailean backwards.
A short right from Thoupos.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thoupos.
Thoupos blocks a body shot from Cailean.
Thoupos misses with a punch to the body.
Thoupos lands a body punch.
A short right from Thoupos on the inside.
A short right from Thoupos on the inside.
Cailean jumps guard.
Thoupos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cailean swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cailean is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thoupos stays in close to Cailean's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cailean looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thoupos tries to stand but Cailean is controlling from the bottom.
Cailean looking for a guillotine here but Thoupos defends easily.
Thoupos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cailean has his foot on Thoupos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thoupos works his way back into a safe position though.
Cailean 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Thoupos dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Thoupos defending well as Cailean loads up on a big left hand.
Good shot there by Thoupos.
Cailean moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Cailean as he connects with a hook.
Thoupos lunges at Cailean with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cailean's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thoupos lands a big right hand that sends Cailean crashing to the mat! Thoupos stays standing though and waves Cailean back to his feet!
Cailean is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thoupos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cailean stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oh Cailean is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thoupos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thoupos misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Cailean tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cailean seems to have got his legs back now.
A swing and a miss from Cailean.
Thoupos tries to counter by closing the distance.
Thoupos misses with a wild body shot.
Cailean is looking to counter punch.
Cailean takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thoupos pushes Cailean up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thoupos digs a right hand underneath Cailean's ribcage. Cailean let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thoupos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cailean backwards.
Cailean is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Thoupos to keep the fight standing.
Thoupos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cailean backwards.
Cailean is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cailean takes a shot to the head.
Cailean takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thoupos pushes Cailean against the cage. Thoupos is working some dirty boxing. Thoupos pushes off with a quick right hook! Cailean goes down! Cailean tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Thoupos moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kane Thoupos!
After winning the bout, Kane Thoupos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Willie Diggs (ranked 335 p4p, 1173 weight class) and Honza Hohol (ranked 54 p4p, 166 weight class). Diggs comes to the cage accompanied by DICK TWIST. Willie Diggs could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Honza Hohol's chin.
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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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Willie Diggs!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Honza Hohol!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hohol blocks a jab.
Diggs takes one to the side of the head.
Diggs lands a nice hook to Hohol's body. Hohol takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hohol throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hohol takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Diggs misses with a hook. Hohol ducked under it nicely.
Hohol wants to stay close but Diggs steps back to make room for something. Hohol seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Diggs and Hohol drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Willie Diggs!
Willie Diggs retains his middleweight title!
Willie Diggs bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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