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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Somporn Metharom (ranked 4994 p4p, 24460 weight class) and Bobby Carthew (ranked 481 p4p, 562 weight class). Somporn Metharom 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Somporn Metharom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bobby Carthew!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metharom lands a nice looking kick to the body. Carthew takes a step back to recover.
Metharom misses with a head kick.
Carthew is looking to score with low kicks.
Metharom fires out a quick counter leg kick but Carthew just manages to avoid it.
Carthew throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Carthew takes a head kick and keeps coming.
 It looks like Bobby Carthew has been cut.
Metharom circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Carthew to the canvas! Carthew doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Metharom keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Somporn Metharom!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Waheed Saqqaf (ranked 4929 p4p, 24163 weight class) and Rendall Carter (ranked 478 p4p, 568 weight class). Waheed Saqqaf could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rendall Carter's chin.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Waheed Saqqaf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Rendall Carter!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saqqaf drops Carter with a beautiful combination! Carter stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Saqqaf is looking for the KO!
 Carter is rocked!
It looks like Rendall Carter has been cut.
Saqqaf moves in close and cracks Carter with a massive right hand! Carter, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Saqqaf!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Waheed Saqqaf!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Claudio Castagnoli (ranked 5113 p4p, 5648 weight class) and Fotis Vassilakos (ranked 471 p4p, 493 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Claudio Castagnoli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fotis Vassilakos!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vassilakos dodges the punch combination from Castagnoli.
Castagnoli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Castagnoli misses with a body shot.
Vassilakos tries to counter by closing the distance.
Vassilakos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vassilakos throws a low kick but it's checked well by Castagnoli.
Castagnoli is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vassilakos clinches up with Castagnoli and pushes him back against the cage.
Vassilakos misses with a punch to the body.
Castagnoli gets control of Vassilakos's arms and successfully pulls guard. Castagnoli will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Vassilakos trying to control the position from guard on top but Castagnoli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Castagnoli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vassilakos is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castagnoli keeping full guard, as Vassilakos tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castagnoli keeping moving, preventing Vassilakos from controlling successfully.
Castagnoli pulls Vassilakos in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castagnoli's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Vassilakos showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Castagnoli wants to sweep but no luck.
Vassilakos passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Castagnoli gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Castagnoli manages to get to full guard.
Vassilakos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Castagnoli is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vassilakos trying to control the position from guard on top but Castagnoli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castagnoli trying to keep a closed guard but Vassilakos is proving a slippery customer.
Vassilakos passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Castagnoli tries to improve position but can't.
Vassilakos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Castagnoli, who protects the arm well.
Castagnoli tries to improve position but can't.
Vassilakos tries for a kimura but Castagnoli is defending well.
Vassilakos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Castagnoli has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castagnoli gets back to half guard.
Vassilakos 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.
Vassilakos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Castagnoli keeps working.
Castagnoli is looking for a sweep. Vassilakos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vassilakos is working for a kimura but Castagnoli is defending it quite comfortably.
Vassilakos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Castagnoli defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Castagnoli is defending against the submission attempts here by Vassilakos.
Vassilakos is looking for a kimura here.
Vassilakos trying to control the action but Castagnoli is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Castagnoli tries to get to full guard but Vassilakos has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fotis Vassilakos dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Vassilakos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Castagnoli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vassilakos.
Vassilakos throws a poor cross that misses
and Vassilakos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vassilakos avoids the body shot from Castagnoli.
Castagnoli checks the leg kick.
Vassilakos misses with a few strikes there.
Fotis Vassilakos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vassilakos misses with a low kick as Castagnoli jumps back.
Fotis Vassilakos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vassilakos misses with a wild body shot.
Vassilakos thumps Castagnoli with a low kick.
Castagnoli blocks a head kick by Vassilakos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castagnoli throws a shot to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Vassilakos!
Castagnoli fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castagnoli connects with a leg kick.
Vassilakos tries to clinch but Castagnoli moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castagnoli getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Castagnoli throws a nice looking combination but Vassilakos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Castagnoli misses with a kick to the body.
Castagnoli misses with a wild body shot.
Castagnoli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vassilakos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vassilakos. That's going to slow Castagnoli down.
Vassilakos wants to clinch up but Castagnoli keeps it at a distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Castagnoli checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Castagnoli fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vassilakos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Castagnoli checks the leg kick nicely there.
Castagnoli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vassilakos.
Claudio Castagnoli is winning the standup battle so far.
Vassilakos misses with a body shot
and Castagnoli counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vassilakos thinking.
Castagnoli fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheers as Castagnoli lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vassilakos doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castagnoli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vassilakos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castagnoli misses with the combination.
Vassilakos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vassilakos throws a leg kick
and Castagnoli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Castagnoli feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vassilakoss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Castagnoli misses the shot to the body.
Vassilakos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Castagnoli throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vassilakos scores with a kick to the midsection.
Castagnoli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vassilakos moves away.
Castagnoli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Castagnoli checks a leg kick.
Castagnoli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vassilakos manages to avoid it.
Vassilakos connects with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vassilakos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Castagnoli.
Castagnoli checks the leg kick nicely there.
Castagnoli is looking to counter punch.
Vassilakos throws a chopping leg kick but Castagnoli manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Good leg kick by Vassilakos.
Vassilakos throws a series of punches but Castagnoli moves out of range.
Vassilakos misses with a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Castagnoli.
Castagnoli throws a leg kick which misses Vassilakos's front leg but catches the back leg as Vassilakos tries to avoid it.
Vassilakos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Castagnoli moves away.
A clash of legs there as Castagnoli blocks the low kick.
Castagnoli with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A head kick from Castagnoli lands but Vassilakos takes it in his stride.
Castagnoli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vassilakos moves away.
Good work by Castagnoli as he checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Castagnoli misses the target.
Vassilakos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vassilakos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Castagnoli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Castagnoli checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Castagnoli checks the leg kick.
Vassilakos looks for the body kick but Castagnoli saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castagnoli takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Castagnoli tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Castagnoli is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Castagnoli scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Castagnoli throws a series of punches but Vassilakos moves out of range.
Castagnoli throws a body shot but no joy.
Vassilakos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vassilakos tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Castagnoli is able to avoid easily.
Castagnoli feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Vassilakos throws a one two combo.
Castagnoli misses with a kick to the body.
Vassilakos throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castagnoli will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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 Claudio Castagnoli will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Vassilakos avoids a kick to the body.
Vassilakos steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Castagnoli.
Vassilakos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Castagnoli throws a body punch but Vassilakos moves out of range.
Vassilakos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Castagnoli sets himself, and Vassilakos steps forward looking for the clinch! Castagnoli avoids it this time.
Castagnoli throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vassilakos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vassilakos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Castagnoli avoids the head kick by Vassilakos.
Castagnoli looks for the body kick but Vassilakos saw that one coming.
Vassilakos is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Castagnoli takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vassilakos is looking to chop away at Castagnoli's legs.
Vassilakos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vassilakos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Castagnoli misses the target.
Castagnoli throws a body shot but no joy.
Vassilakos steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Castagnoli.
Vassilakos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vassilakos misses with a body shot.
Castagnoli works Vassilakos's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castagnoli blocks a low kick nicely.
Castagnoli is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vassilakos throws a chopping leg kick but Castagnoli manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Castagnoli throws a right hand that Vassilakos ducks under and follows up with a left that Vassilakos also avoids with ease.
Castagnoli throws a series of punches but Vassilakos moves out of range.
Castagnoli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vassilakos manages to avoid it.
Vassilakos throws a leg kick which misses Castagnoli's front leg but catches the back leg as Castagnoli tries to avoid it.
Castagnoli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Castagnoli misses with a head kick.
Vassilakos closes the distance and clinches.
Vassilakos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vassilakos keeps control of Castagnoli as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Castagnoli looking to stall.
Vassilakos struggles to land a body shot inside as Castagnoli controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vassilakos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vassilakos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Castagnoli is trying to maintain a safe position but Vassilakos gets an underhook and turns Castagnoli into the cage.
Vassilakos pulls guard.
Castagnoli stands and throws Vassilakos's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castagnoli looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vassilakos tries to bench press Castagnoli off him but Castagnoli keeps the position.
Vassilakos is trying to control Castagnoli's posture but Castagnoli avoids it.
Fotis Vassilakos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vassilakos tries to improve position but can't.
Vassilakos is not content to let Castagnoli control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vassilakos is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vassilakos manages to work his way to half guard, despite Castagnoli's best efforts.
Vassilakos is refusing to be controlled, as Castagnoli sits in half guard.
Castagnoli with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Castagnoli seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vassilakos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vassilakos trying to control but Castagnoli postures up.
Vassilakos manages to get to full guard.
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.
Vassilakos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Castagnoli gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Castagnoli trying to control the position from guard on top but Vassilakos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Castagnoli wants to pass the guard but Vassilakos is keeping the position.
Vassilakos has his foot on Castagnoli's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Castagnoli works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Castagnoli seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Vassilakos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Castagnoli is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Fotis Vassilakos.
I think Vassilakos has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fotis Vassilakos!
Fotis Vassilakos thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Petr Amagov (ranked 4559 p4p, 5511 weight class) and Menes Kai (ranked 428 p4p, 460 weight class). Menes Kai 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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Petr Amagov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Menes Kai!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amagov checks a low kick from Kai.
Kai misses with a wild body shot.
Amagov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Amagov doesn't seem bothered though.
Amagov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kai.
Kai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amagov moves away.
Kai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kai looks to score with a jab to the body but Amagov is just out of range.
Amagov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amagov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Amagov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kai sprawls and moves away.
Amagov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kai can pounce on him.
Kai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amagov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amagov just misses with a punch to the body.
Menes Kai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Amagov shoots in but no luck this time.
Kai is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Amagov rather than just go for the knockout.
Kai throws a head kick that Amagov semi-blocks.
 It looks like Petr Amagov has been cut.
Kai throws a series of punches but Amagov moves out of range.
Kai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Amagov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kai sprawls and moves away.
A good leg kick by Amagov.
Kai throws a looping overhand right but Amagov ducks down to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Kai. Those never looked like landing.
Amagov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kai sprawls and moves away.
Kai throws a body shot but no joy.
Kai connects with a body shot that sends Amagov's belly button to the back.
Kai scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kai throws a lazy right hand but Amagov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kai swings widly with a right hand
and Amagov counters with a single leg into guard. Kai didn't expect that.
Kai really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Amagov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kai pulls Amagov in close to prevent any damage.
Kai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Amagov is aware though and is defending well.
Amagov passes Kai's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Amagov works his way into side control.
You can see the frustration on Kai's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Amagov is staying tight to Kai's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kai is holding Amagov down, trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kai tries to buck Amagov off but Amagov is having none of it.
Amagov is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Kai is trying to escape and Amagov transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Kai is forced to tap! Nice work there by Amagov! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Petr Amagov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Schizo Solace (ranked 3705 p4p, 5251 weight class) and Munkh Tengri (ranked 405 p4p, 477 weight class). Schizo Solace has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Schizo Solace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Munkh Tengri!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters circling a little - Solace finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tengri misses with an uppercut.
Tengri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been told by Solace's head coaches at McGrady FT that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Solace misses the target.
Tengri misses with a left hand
and Solace counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tengri throws a quick inside leg kick.
Solace misses with a body punch
and Tengri counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Solace misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy body kick from Solace
and Tengri counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Schizo Solace has been cut.
Tengri connects with a right hand. Solace shakes it off.
Solace misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tengri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Solace manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Tengri misses.
Tengri throws a chopping leg kick but Solace manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tengri moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Solace looks for the body kick but Tengri saw that one coming.
Solace lands a lovely overhand right.
Solace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tengri was well out of range. Poor timing from Solace.
It seemed like Tengri was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Solace uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tengri.
Solace throws a counter high kick but Tengri was just alert enough to avoid it.
Tengri avoids a kick to the body.
Solace tries to land a front kick but Tengri steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solace misses with a right hand
and Tengri counters with a nice uppercut.
Tengri checks a low kick from Solace.
Tengri throws a poor cross that misses
and Tengri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Solace thows a body kick. Tengri tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tengri looks winded!
Solace throws a leg kick which misses Tengri's front leg but catches the back leg as Tengri tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick lands for Solace.
Tengri checks a low kick from Solace.
Tengri fails in his attempt to clinch.
Solace throws a push kick but Tengri slaps the foot to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solace tries a low kick but Tengri avoids it.
Solace tries a head kick but it misses.
Solace throws a head kick that Tengri semi-blocks.
Solace on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tengri misses with a looping left.
Tengri throws a poor cross that misses
and Solace counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Solace takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Solace throws a lazy head kick
and Solace takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tengri throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Solace counters with a good, hard body kick but Tengri shrugs it off.
Tengri lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's four 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!
Tengri ducks under a wild hook from Solace.
Tengri is trying to counter with his kicks.
Solace misses with a looping right.
Solace does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The fighters circling - Tengri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice leg kick from Solace, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tengri connects with a body shot that sends Solace's belly button to the back.
Solace pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Solace avoids the body shot from Tengri.
Tengri just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSolace.
Tengri misses with a kick to the body
and Solace counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tengri's knee momentarily.
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 Schizo Solace will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Schizo Solace's cut.
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.
Tengri moves out of range as Solace throws a body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Solace 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 Tengri has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tengri and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Solace 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.
Tengri avoids the head kick by Solace.
Solace tries to land a body kick
and Tengri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Solace tries a head kick but it misses.
Solace looks to land a body kick but Tengri moved away.
Schizo Solace is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Tengri finds it's way through Solace's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tengri goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Solace throwing a counter right hand but Tengri manages to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Tengri.
Solace throws a sloppy head kick
and Tengri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tengri lands an overhand right.
Solace fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tengri.
Solace throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Solace throws a front kick that sends Tengri stumbling back into the cage.
Tengri is breathing heavily.
Tengri scores with a jab to the body.
Solace with a nice calf kick.
Solace keeps Tengri at a distance using the push kick.
Solace throws a head kick that misses.
Solace connects with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solace pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tengri misses with a right hand
and Solace counters with a nice leg kick.
Solace thows a body kick. Tengri tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Solace throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tengri swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Solace misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Tengri on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tengri avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Tengri might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Solace has got the better of the exchanges.
Tengri fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Solace is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Solace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solace misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Solace misses with a body kick.
Solace throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tengri feints a counter leg kick.
Solace throws a sloppy head kick and Tengri moves out of range easily.
Solace lands with a nice body punch.
Decent striking displayed by Tengri there.
Tengri blocks the body kick.
No joy there for Tengri, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Solace seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Solace throws a leg kick
and Tengri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solace keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tengri.
Solace throws a head kick that misses.
Solace throws a low kick, looking for Tengri's leg but Tengri calmly moves out of range.
Tengri throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheers as Tengri lands an impressive looking overhand right. Solace doesn't seem phased though.
Tengri has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Solace.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Solace's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tengri under the eye.
Tengri lands an overhand right.
Solace lands a head kick. Tengri smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tengri loads up on a big right hand but Solace slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Schizo Solace dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Schizo Solace's cut.
That's time! Solace's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Tengri fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tengri crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Solace - the referee stops the clock and Tengri gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Solace. Tengri manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tengri misses with a body shot.
Solace throws a push kick but Tengri slaps the foot to one side.
Solace uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tengri.
Tengri ducks under a wild hook from Solace.
You can see that Tengri has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tengri scores with a hook.
Tengri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Solace throws a low kick, looking for Tengri's leg but Tengri calmly moves out of range.
Solace tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tengri is able to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solace misses with a looping left.
Solace throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tengri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tengri's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Solace takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A lazy body kick from Tengri
enabling Solace to counter with a crisp jab.
Tengri misses with a hook. Solace ducked under it nicely.
Tengri feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Solaces jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tengri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Solace.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tengri. That's going to slow Solace down.
Solace looks for the body kick but Tengri saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solace throws a hook but Tengri blocks it.
Solace tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Solace ducks under a wild hook from Tengri.
Solace thinks about countering with a head kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Solace here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Solace moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tengri works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Solace misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Solace fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tengri.
Solace moves out of range of the body kick.
Solace throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solace looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tengri connects with a right hand. Solace shakes it off.
Tengri throws a body kick that misses.
Solace takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Solace has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Solace there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tengri throws a leg kick
and Solace counters with an outside leg kick.
Solace avoids the head kick by Tengri.
Solace sizes up Tengri with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Munkh Tengri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tengri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Solace is looking to counter with a body kick.
Tengri takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Solace throws an overhand right that lands on Tengri's shoulder, as Tengri tries to avoid the shot.
Solace feints and then cracks Tengri's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tengri down.
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!
Solace misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tengri avoids the head kick by Solace.
Tengri throws a push kick but Solace slaps the foot to one side.
Solace tries to score with a low kick but Tengri moves his leg out of the way.
Tengri follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Solace lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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 Schizo Solace.
Well Solace has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Schizo Solace!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Benson Beckley (ranked 3789 p4p, 24011 weight class) and Tadao Sato (ranked 408 p4p, 493 weight class). Benson Beckley has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Benson Beckley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tadao Sato!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beckley takes a swing at Sato's ribcage but misses.
Sato should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Some wild striking there from Sato.
Beckley digs a good hook to Sato's body.
Beckley lands a big head kick that sends Sato tumbling to the mat! Beckley takes a step backwards and waves Sato back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Tadao Sato has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Beckley.
Beckley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Beckley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sato looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Beckley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Beckley cracks Sato with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sato looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Beckley finish him?
Sato is rocked!
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Sato has eaten all the pies!
Beckley lands a brutal uppercut that launches Sato off his feet! Sato tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benson Beckley!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cyrus Prix (ranked 2099 p4p, 3587 weight class) and Scott Thompson (ranked 271 p4p, 396 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cyrus Prix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson throws a body punch but Prix moves out of range.
Prix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thompson.
Prix lands with a straight right. Thompson didn't see that one coming.
Thompson scores with the left hand. Prix knows he should have avoided that one.
Prix takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Prix throws a hook but Thompson avoids it easily.
Thompson tries to clinch but Prix is having none of it.
Prix misses with a body shot.
Prix connects with an inside leg kick.
We've been told by Prix's head coaches at Bushido Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thompson misses with a double jab
and Prix counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Prix misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thompson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Prix.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prix moves out of range as Thompson strikes.
We've been informed that Thompson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Thompson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prix with a jab.
Thompson misses the jab.
Thompson throws a lazy uppercut
and Prix counters with a straight right hand.
Thompson clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Prix.
Prix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Prix is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Prix escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thompson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Prix misses the target.
Prix throws a jab but it's blocked by Thompson.
Thompson moves into the clinch.
Prix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Prix manages to break the clinch.
Thompson wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson has managed to clinch.
Thompson lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prix being controlled against the cage.
Prix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Prix pushes Thompson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Prix lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Prix on the inside.
Prix misses with a hook to the ribs.
Prix on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Prix lands a shoulder strike.
Thompson manages to break the clinch.
Thompson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Prix on the side of the head.
It looks like Cyrus Prix has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Prix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thompson avoids the head kick by Prix.
Prix slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thompson just misses with a punch to the body.
Prix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thompson misses with a left hand
and Prix counters with an inside leg kick.
Cyrus Prix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Prix takes one to the side of the head.
Thompson takes one on the button.
Thompson is rocked!
Prix lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Thompson - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Prix!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cyrus Prix!
An out of breath Cyrus Prix thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chaikka Chai (ranked 1600 p4p, 3045 weight class) and Musa Vitalik (ranked 232 p4p, 399 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Chaikka Chai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Musa Vitalik!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chaikka Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick from Chai lands but Vitalik takes it in his stride.
Vitalik connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chai throws a body punch but Vitalik moves out of range.
Vitalik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chai.
Vitalik lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Chaikka Chai has been cut.
Chai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Chai.
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vitalik.
Vitalik throws out a loose jab but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chai scores with a jab to the head.
Chai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jab from Vitalik.
Chai's corner calls for a 1-2. Chai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vitalik looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vitalik on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chai. Chai obviously looking to wear him down.
Chai with a jab.
Chai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Chai misses the target.
Vitalik misses with an uppercut
and Chai counters with a crisp right hand that drops Vitalik! Chai lets Vitalik back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Vitalik is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Vitalik.
Vitalik is still on wobbly legs! Can Chai finish him?
Jab by Vitalik.
Vitalik on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chai.
No luck for Vitalik with that takedown attempt.
Vitalik seems to have recovered his senses.
Chai throws a right and a left that Vitalik avoids nicely.
Vitalik takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vitalik throws a shot from downtown. Chai moves away and avoids it.
Chai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chai ducks right into an uppercut from Vitalik.
Chaikka Chai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vitalik counters with a crisp right hand that drops Chai! Vitalik lets Chai back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Chai is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick from Chai, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oh Chai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vitalik closes the distance looking for a takedown. Vitalik picks Chai up and slams him brutally to the floor. Chai is out! He's out cold! Wow, you don't see a finish like that every day!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Musa Vitalik!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between KO Jacckson (ranked 2444 p4p, 2144 weight class) and Jay Read (ranked 315 p4p, 278 weight class). Read has chosen Fight Music as his entrance music. 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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, KO Jacckson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jay Read!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacckson clinches up with Read and pushes him back against the cage.
Read blocks an uppercut.
Read blocks a body shot from Jacckson.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jacckson.
A short right from Read.
Jacckson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jacckson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Read tries to throw a body punch but Jacckson avoids it by throwing Read back against the cage.
Jacckson is looking for a takedown.
Jacckson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for KO Jacckson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacckson misses with some punches.
Read blocks a body shot from Jacckson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacckson is trying to drag Read to the mat but Read just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jacckson misses with some punches.
Jacckson tries to throw a body punch but Read avoids it by throwing Jacckson back against the cage.
Read misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jacckson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacckson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Read trying to land knees to the body.
Jacckson tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right from Jacckson on the inside.
Jacckson working aggressively here.
Jacckson throws a punch but it's blocked by Read.
Jacckson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've been informed that Read has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Read tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jacckson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Read lands with a left to the head.
Read is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Read stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Read utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Read is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jacckson is defending well for now.
Read with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Read tries to land a knee to the head but Jacckson blocks with his arms.
Read blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jacckson misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacckson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jacckson misses with the head strike.
Jacckson managing to block the knees to the body from Read.
Jacckson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacckson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jacckson jumps into guard, dragging Read to the mat.
Read stopping the sweep attempt from Jacckson.
Jacckson is trying to control the position but Read postures up.
Jacckson 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.
Read tries to stand but Jacckson is controlling from the bottom.
Jacckson wants to stand up but Read is controlling him.
Jacckson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Read would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Read stops Jacckson from standing up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Read tries to close the distance and clinch but Jacckson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Read closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jacckson misses with a body punch.
Jacckson misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Jacckson fails to land.
Jacckson has Read pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Read manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jacckson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jacckson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jacckson tries to throw a body punch but Read avoids it by throwing Jacckson back against the cage.
Read tries to land a knee to the head but Jacckson blocks with his arms.
Read misses with a knee strike.
Read using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jacckson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Read is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacckson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Read moves into the clinch.
A short right from Jacckson on the inside.
Jacckson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jacckson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jacckson can't find room to land a body shot as Read controls the action.
Jacckson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reads head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Read prevents a body shot from Jacckson.
Jacckson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Read scores with a knee to the head.
Jacckson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Read prevents it.
A short left from Jacckson.
Read connects with a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Jacckson.
Jacckson goes for a takedown attempt but Read pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Read throws a right and a left that Jacckson avoids nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Jacckson misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jay Read will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Read tries to clinch but Jacckson is having none of it.
Read misses with a straight left.
Jacckson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Read has managed to clinch.
Jacckson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Read gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jacckson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jacckson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Read smiles and moves away.
Read wants to clinch.
Read tries to clinch up but Jacckson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jacckson drives through and clinches with Read against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacckson misses with some punches.
Jacckson wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for KO Jacckson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacckson scores with a shot to the side of Read's head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jacckson as Read tries to tie him up.
Read blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jay Read seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacckson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Read tries to clinch but Jacckson is having none of it.
Jacckson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Read manages to circle out of the way.
Read ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jacckson moves away.
Jacckson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Read did well to prevent Jacckson getting side control.
Jacckson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Read defending well though.
Jacckson winds up and cracks Read with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jacckson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jacckson stops Read from getting back to his feet.
Jacckson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jacckson looks to land a strike but Read avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Read wants to stand and escape but Jacckson is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacckson postures up and lands a big shot to Read's brow.
Jacckson won't allow Read to get back to his feet.
Jacckson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jacckson 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.
Read keeping full guard, as Jacckson tries to pass.
Jacckson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Read works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jacckson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacckson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacckson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jacckson is in close to Read's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jacckson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jacckson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Read wants to stand but Jacckson is controlling the position.
KO Jacckson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jacckson with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacckson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jacckson postures up in Read's guard and throws a big left but Read blocks it.
Jacckson prevents Read from getting back to his feet.
Jacckson is in close to Read's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Read preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jacckson trying to control but Read is working from the bottom.
Jacckson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Read is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jacckson looking to pass the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Read can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Read is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Read clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Jacckson.
Jacckson wants a takedown but no success here.
A short right from Jacckson.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jacckson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Read is pressed up against the cage. Jacckson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Read down to the mat. Read avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Read fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jacckson, pushing him back against the cage.
Read missing with knees to the body.
Read is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
KO Jacckson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Read moves in looking to clinch but Jacckson pushes him off.
Read closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jacckson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jacckson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Read blocks a low kick nicely.
Read has managed to clinch.
Jacckson breaks the clinch.
Read tries to clinch but Jacckson is having none of it.
Read closes the distance and pushes Jacckson back into the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jacckson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Read with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Read lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jacckson is working for takedown but Read is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jacckson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Read gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Jacckson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jacckson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacckson can't find room to land a body shot as Read controls the action.
Jacckson looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for KO Jacckson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Read connects with a knee to the head.
Jacckson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Read blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jacckson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jacckson can't find room to land a body shot as Read controls the action.
Jacckson digs a right hand underneath Read's ribcage. Read let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jacckson is trying to force a seperation but Read has the dominant position.
Read's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jacckson is trying to break the clinch but Read is controlling him.
Jacckson tries to throw a body punch but Read avoids it by throwing Jacckson back against the cage.
Jacckson scores with a hook to the body.
Read stalling against the cage.
Jacckson lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacckson lands an uppercut.
Jacckson throws a punch but it's blocked by Read.
Jacckson tries to throw a body punch but Read avoids it by throwing Jacckson back against the cage.
Read tries a body shot but Jacckson blocks it.
Read using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jacckson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jacckson avoiding damage as Read throws knees to the body.
Jacckson breaks the clinch.
Jacckson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Read tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jacckson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jay Read seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Read fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jacckson, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacckson working aggressively here.
Read trying to stall but Jacckson improves his position.
Jacckson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jacckson has a couple of punches blocked by Read.
Jacckson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacckson shoots for a takedown but Read saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Read looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jacckson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Read wants to clinch.
Jacckson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Read tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jacckson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Read tries to clinch up.
Read tries to clinch but Jacckson is having none of it.
Read doesn't manage to clinch there - Jacckson circles away.
It looked like Jacckson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Read rushes Jacckson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jacckson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Read's elbow.
Jacckson tries to work over Read's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jacckson tries to score a body lock takedown but Read shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Read tries a knee to the head but Jacckson blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacckson misses with a body punch.
Jacckson goes for a takedown attempt but Read pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Read looks to clinch
and Jacckson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jacckson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Read closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jacckson fails to pull guard.
Read stops a takedown attempt from Jacckson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jacckson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Read avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Read tries a knee to the head but Jacckson blocks it.
Jacckson tries for a takedown but Read manages to get underhooks.
Read landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Read looking to throw knees to the head but Jacckson is blocking nicely.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Read obliges.
Jacckson avoiding damage as Read throws knees to the body.
Jacckson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Read gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jay Read.
I think Read has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Read!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Miles O Brien (ranked 1040 p4p, 962 weight class) and Malig Hunt (ranked 152 p4p, 139 weight class). O Brien comes to the cage accompanied by Sweet Leaf. Malig Hunt is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miles O Brien!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Malig Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Brien.
O Brien takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hunt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hunt is looking to clinch but O Brien is avoiding it.
O Brien closes the distance and pushes Hunt back into the cage.
Hunt has O Brien pressed against the cage, preventing O Brien from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hunt tries to work over O Brien's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
O Brien lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
O Brien swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt stalling the fight.
Hunt is looking to control O Brien's arms but O Brien gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hunt has his back to the cage.
O Brien blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt content to slow the pace in the clinch.
O Brien blocks an uppercut.
Hunt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
O Brien letting Hunt take a breather here.
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt lands a hook that snaps the head of O Brien backwards.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
O Brien misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunt throws a head punch that misses.
O Brien takes a shot to the head.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Hunt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunt throws a head punch that misses.
O Brien breaks from the clinch.
O Brien takes a body punch but keeps moving.
O Brien keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
O Brien misses with a body shot.
O Brien throws a hook but Hunt avoids it easily.
O Brien misses with a hook. Hunt ducked under it nicely.
Hunt is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is looking to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
O Brien is looking to counter punch.
Hunt has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Hunt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hunt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
O Brien tries to break the clinch but Hunt is controlling the position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hunt.
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from O Brien.
O Brien pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hunt connects with a right hand. O Brien shakes it off.
Hunt instigates a clinch.
Hunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
O Brien definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
O Brien working aggressively here.
O Brien tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunt stalling against the cage.
O Brien lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Brien is trying to push Hunt away but Hunt has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
O Brien lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hunt.
Hunt lands with a light punch inside.
Hunt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
O Brien breaks from the clinch.
Malig Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Hunt as he connects with a hook.
O Brien staying out of range there.
Hunt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hunt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. O Brien does a little dance to reset his feet.
O Brien is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunt.
Hunt cracks O Brien with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Brien misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down O Brien rather than just go for the knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt cracks O Brien with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hunt throws a poor cross that misses
and O Brien counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hunt's knee momentarily.
Hunt throws a right hand that misses
and O Brien counters with a nice uppercut.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hunt swings for the body but O Brien moves out of range.
It looked like O Brien was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hunt.
Hunt throws a jab when O Brien was well out of range.
Hunt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hunt cracks O Brien with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hunt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hunt throws a body shot but no joy.
O Brien is looking to counter punch.
O Brien moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like O Brien wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hunt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as O Brien throws out the jab.
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malig Hunt dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
O Brien slips under a jab.
Hunt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Hunt as he connects with a hook.
O Brien throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Brien throws a lazy right hand but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
O Brien clinches with his opponent.
Hunt prevents a body shot from O Brien.
O Brien breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A swing and a miss from Hunt.
O Brien staying out of range there.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt digs a good body shot into O Brien's ribs.
Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O Brien.
O Brien was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
O Brien missing with a left hand there. Hunt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hunt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps O Brien's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hunt slips a straight right by O Brien.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from O Brien 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 Hunt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hunt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A slow jab from O Brien misses its intended target.
O Brien uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunt.
Hunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hunt throws a lazy uppercut
and O Brien counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
O Brien swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt moves into range and clinches up with O Brien.
Hunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Hunt as the two fighters clinch.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
O Brien tries to work over Hunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
O Brien is trying to push Hunt away but Hunt has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hunt content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
Hunt lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Hunt - that landed with a thud.
O Brien can't find room to land a body shot as Hunt controls the action.
O Brien lands a shot to the body.
Hunt slowing the pace effectively.
Hunt lands a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Brien lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
O Brien cracks Hunt with a nice body shot.
O Brien doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
O Brien misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt.
Hunt lands with a left to the head.
O Brien digs a right hand into Hunt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hunt's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from O Brien fails to land.
Hunt scores with a shoulder strike.
O Brien blocks a body shot from Hunt.
Hunt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Malig Hunt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
O Brien misses with the head strike.
O Brien is working Hunt over against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt lands a left hand.
Hunt is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
O Brien blocks a body shot from Hunt.
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as O Brien controls the action.
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as O Brien controls the action.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by O Brien.
A left hand lands to the body for O Brien.
O Brien escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hunt connects with a body shot that sends O Brien's belly button to the back.
Hunt throws a jab when O Brien was well out of range.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
O Brien uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
O Brien is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like O Brien was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hunt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Brien manages to avoid it.
Hunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O Brien.
O Brien ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Hunt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
O Brien uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt scores with a jab to the body.
Hunt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hunt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hunt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of O Brien's head.
O Brien takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hunt slips a straight right by O Brien.
O Brien misses with a right hand
and Hunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Hunt misses.
Malig Hunt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hunt looks to land a combination but O Brien avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malig Hunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
O Brien lands a jab to Hunt's midsection.
Hunt misses with a looping left.
O Brien takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hunt lands a glancing blow to the side of O Brien's head.
O Brien misses with a straight left.
O Brien shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
O Brien throws a series of punches but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt throws the left hand but O Brien avoids the punch easily.
Hunt digs a good hook to O Brien's body.
Hunt moves into range and clinches up with O Brien.
A shot in the inside from Hunt.
Hunt lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
O Brien lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
O Brien breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hunt throws a hook to the side of O Brien's head but O Brien sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Hunt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hunt.
O Brien slips a jab from Hunt.
O Brien slips under a jab from Hunt.
Hunt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
O Brien scores with a sloppy right hand. Hunt should have avoided that one.
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.
O Brien throws a low kick but Hunt moves out of range easily.
Hunt misses with a double jab.
O Brien went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
O Brien throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hunt counters with a stiff right hand.
A cross from Hunt lands.
Miles O Brien has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Brien throws a sloppy body shot
and Hunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Hunt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling O Brien to score with a decent uppercut.
Hunt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and O Brien counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
O Brien misses with a straight right.
A cross from O Brien lands.
Hunt jabs at O Brien's body.
O Brien takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hunt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling O Brien to counter with a crisp jab.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but O Brien ducks down to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Hunt.
Hunt lands a nice hook to O Brien's body. O Brien takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab from O Brien misses.
Hunt wants to counter with a clinch but O Brien pushes him away.
O Brien takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Brien rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hunt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from O Brien.
O Brien drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
O Brien ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
O Brien throws an ugly left hook that misses
and O Brien takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O Brien sees it coming and avoids it easily.
O Brien takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hunt forces O Brien back against the cage and clinches.
Hunt working aggressively here.
Hunt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hunt takes a shot to the head.
Hunt lands a right hand that snaps the head of O Brien backwards.
Hunt misses with a body punch.
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!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
O Brien misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Hunt.
O Brien tries to work over Hunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Hunt.
Hunt working aggressively here.
O Brien 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 Brien lands a body punch.
Hunt pressing his opponent against the cage.
O Brien can't find room to land a body shot as Hunt controls the action.
Hunt tries to throw a body punch but O Brien avoids it by throwing Hunt back against the cage.
O Brien swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Brien goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunt stalling in the clinch but O Brien improves position.
Nice body punch from O Brien.
A quick uppercut on the inside from O Brien.
O Brien tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malig Hunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hunt 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malig Hunt!
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