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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Juha Maenpaa (ranked 23643 p4p, 5476 weight class) and Ludwig Van (ranked 619 p4p, 567 weight class). Van has chosen LSD - Genius (Lil Wayne Remix) ft. Lil Wayne, Sia, Diplo, Labrinth as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juha Maenpaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ludwig Van!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maenpaa moves out of range of the strikes.
Maenpaa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Maenpaa moves into the clinch successfully.
Van lands a hook that snaps the head of Maenpaa backwards.
Good body shot from Maenpaa.
Van tries to stall but Maenpaa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maenpaa pushes Van back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maenpaa scores with a shoulder strike.
Van looks winded!
Maenpaa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van backwards.
Maenpaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van prevents a body shot from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa throws a head punch that misses.
Maenpaa can't find room to land a body shot as Van controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Maenpaa.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Maenpaa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maenpaa lands with a light punch inside.
Maenpaa tries to throw a body punch but Van avoids it by throwing Maenpaa back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maenpaa.
Still in the clinch, Maenpaa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maenpaa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maenpaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maenpaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maenpaa misses with a punch to the body.
Van has a couple of punches blocked by Maenpaa.
Van wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maenpaa has him pressed against the cage.
Maenpaa blocks an uppercut.
Maenpaa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maenpaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maenpaa lands with a left to the head.
Van throws a head punch that misses.
Van blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Maenpaa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maenpaa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van backwards.
Maenpaa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Van throws a punch but it's blocked by Maenpaa.
Maenpaa misses with a punch to the body.
Maenpaa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Maenpaa fails to land.
Van blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maenpaa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van backwards.
Maenpaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maenpaa.
Maenpaa can't find room to land a body shot as Van controls the action.
Van misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Maenpaa.
Van prevents a body shot from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa scores with a shoulder strike.
Van's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice straight punches there by Van. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Van.
Danga de danga de dang - Maenpaa scores with a four punch combination!
Maenpaa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Van takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maenpaa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Van lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Van defending well as Maenpaa loads up on a big left hand.
Van gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maenpaa.
Good exchange - Maenpaa coming out on top.
Ludwig Van seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Van throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maenpaa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Maenpaa lands a nice shot that snaps Van's head back.
Van is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Van lands a jab to the head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Maenpaa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maenpaa cracks Van with an open hand slap.
Maenpaa misses with a body shot.
Maenpaa swats away the attempt to clinch by Van.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maenpaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Van uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van blocking some punches.
Maenpaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van has had enough of the clinch but Maenpaa keeps him there for the moment.
Maenpaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maenpaa scores with a hook to the body.
Maenpaa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Van or not.
Van doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maenpaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maenpaa misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maenpaa.
Maenpaa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Van scores with a shoulder strike.
Maenpaa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maenpaa lands with a light punch inside.
Van swings wildly with an uppercut but Maenpaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Van scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van.
Maenpaa pushes Van back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maenpaa lands a shoulder strike.
Van tries to circle away but Maenpaa has him pinned against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maenpaa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maenpaa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Van wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice left hand lands by Maenpaa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van.
Van swings wildly with an uppercut but Maenpaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Maenpaa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Maenpaa connects with a looping right hand.
Maenpaa misses with a looping left.
Van paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Maenpaa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van.
A left hand lands to the body for Maenpaa.
Maenpaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maenpaa tries a body shot but Van blocks it.
Maenpaa lands a shoulder strike.
Maenpaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maenpaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maenpaa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van can do to turn this around?
A shot in the inside from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa tries to throw a body punch but Van avoids it by throwing Maenpaa back against the cage.
Van tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maenpaa manages to break the clinch.
Van slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maenpaa throws a right hand that Van ducks under and follows up with a left that Van also avoids with ease.
Maenpaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van.
An attempted straight right counter from Maenpaa misses the target.
Maenpaa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Maenpaa misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maenpaa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Van pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maenpaa lands with a good body shot.
Van throws a right hand that misses
and Maenpaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab, jab by Maenpaa - just one landing.
Van pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maenpaa misses with a wild body shot.
Maenpaa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A big left from Van misses.
Van lands a lovely overhand right.
Van throws a jab but it's blocked by Maenpaa.
As Van tries to get set, Maenpaa tries to push him back and clinch up but Van manages to avoid the attempt.
Van looks to land a left hand but Maenpaa moved out of range nicely.
Maenpaa misses with an uppercut.
Maenpaa ducks under a wild hook from Van.
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!
Van cracks Maenpaa with an open hand slap.
A jab from Maenpaa misses.
A left lands for Maenpaa.
Maenpaa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Maenpaa lands a nice hook to Van's body. Van takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van tries to clinch but Maenpaa is having none of it.
Van rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maenpaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maenpaa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Van misses with a hook
and Maenpaa counters with a series of strikes. Van will be more careful next time no doubt.
Maenpaa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Van throws a shot from downtown. Maenpaa moves away and avoids it.
Van scores with a nice strike.
Maenpaa throws the left hand but Van avoids the punch easily.
Van looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maenpaa rushes Van and presses him up against the cage.
Maenpaa takes a shot to the head.
Maenpaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maenpaa throws a head punch that misses.
Maenpaa pushes Van back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maenpaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maenpaa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Van is trying to stall.
Van's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maenpaa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Van.
Maenpaa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Maenpaa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Van, pushing him back against the cage.
Maenpaa tries a body shot but Van blocks it.
Maenpaa can't find room to land a body shot as Van controls the action.
Maenpaa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maenpaa prevents Van from breaking the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van.
Van blocks an uppercut.
Van takes a shot to the head.
Van lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maenpaa pushes Van back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van has a couple of punches blocked by Maenpaa.
Van throws a head punch that misses.
Van swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maenpaa pushes Van back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maenpaa lands with a short shot to the head.
 Van is rocked!
Maenpaa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Van is still on wobbly legs! Can Maenpaa finish him?
A short body shot lands from Maenpaa as the two fighters clinch.
Van is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maenpaa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maenpaa throws a big uppercut that drops Van! More strikes from Maenpaa and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Van lies dazed against the cage as Maenpaa celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juha Maenpaa!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drake Murphy (ranked 23801 p4p, 3360 weight class) and Masa Saitoh (ranked 634 p4p, 450 weight class). Murphy's entrance music is Heat Waves. A fine choice. 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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Drake Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Masa Saitoh!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murphy tries to clinch up
and Murphy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saitoh's jab looks to have found its range, popping Murphy under the eye.
Saitoh connects with a body shot.
Saitoh circles away from the clinch attempt.
A combination from Saitoh does no damage.
Murphy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Murphy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saitoh drops Murphy with a huge uppercut! Murphy drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Saitoh is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Masa Saitoh!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jovan Dickons (ranked 2961 p4p, 3321 weight class) and Raymond King (ranked 402 p4p, 442 weight class). Dickons's entrance music is Sidung. A fine choice. Jovan Dickons is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jovan Dickons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Raymond King!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
King throws a head kick but Dickons moves out of range.
Dickons lands a nice looking body shot.
Dickons misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dickons shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with King but King pushes him off and we're back to square one.
King lands with a kick to the temple. Dickons shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
 It looks like Jovan Dickons has been cut.
Dickons bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
King is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dickons wants to control but King is keeping him busy.
Dickons is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, King has escaped the position, nice work there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dickons happy to just control the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King is looking for a sweep.
Dickons is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but King is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
King is looking to regain half guard here but Dickons keeps moving and retains side control.
Dickons is trying to get an arm triangle but King is defending well.
King tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickons has hold of King's arm. He's looking for a kimura. King seems comfortable defending it but Dickons has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! King is real pain and he's forced to tap out! King is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Dickons couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jovan Dickons!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sambo Sam (ranked 2202 p4p, 4774 weight class) and Julian Diaz (ranked 286 p4p, 458 weight class). Julian Diaz told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Sambo Sam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Julian Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Sam.
Sam looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
Diaz misses with a hook.
Sam slips a jab from Diaz.
Diaz lands with a right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sam or perhaps it was just good defense by Diaz, which made it look bad.
Nice defenses there by Sam.
Diaz misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
Sam shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sam moves away from the strike by Diaz.
Diaz misses with a head kick.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sam moves away.
Sam attempts a counter takedown but Diaz avoids it well and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sam.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sambo Sam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sam shoots in looking for a takedown but Diaz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sam's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Diaz slips a jab and a cross from Sam.
Julian Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sam.
Sam fails to land with a series of punches.
As Sam backs off Diaz throws a huge counter combo but Sam manages to avoid it all.
Sam avoids the head kick by Diaz.
Sam drops down looking for a counter takedown but Diaz sprawls and moves away.
Sambo Sam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sam throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
Sam uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Sam looking to score a takedown here. Diaz is defending well but Sam drives through and ends up in Diaz's guard.
Sam won't allow Diaz to get back to his feet.
Diaz is trying to stand and escape. In the scramble, Sam has locked hold of an arm and he's managed to lock on an armbar - Diaz taps out instantly and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sambo Sam!
After the big win, Sambo Sam made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Un-Kaged Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Presley Chai (ranked 2180 p4p, 4348 weight class) and Tobias Jorgensen (ranked 298 p4p, 516 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Jorgensen's choice of entrance music: Peyton Parrish - My Mother Told Me. 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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Presley Chai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tobias Jorgensen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jorgensen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chai.
Jorgensen with the inside leg kick.
Chai shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jorgensen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chai.
Chai is looking to work some ground and pound but Jorgensen has wrist control.
Jorgensen wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment.
Chai postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jorgensen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chai pushes down on Jorgensen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jorgensen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chai scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jorgensen defending well though.
Chai prevents Jorgensen from standing back up.
Chai is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai working Jorgensen over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorgensen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chai.
Chai misses with a head shot. Jorgensen uses the momentum to regain guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jorgensen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jorgensen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jorgensen managing to control the position.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Jorgensen is keeping the position.
Chai postures up and lands a big shot to Jorgensen's brow.
Jorgensen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chai controls the pace.
We've been hearing that Chai has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Chai working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chai 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chai throws a big right hand that misses.
Chai chips away with some ground and pound.
Chai scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chai working some strikes from top position.
Chai postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chai lands a couple of digs.
Jorgensen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chai trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chai won't allow Jorgensen to sweep him here.
Chai landing with the ground and pound.
 It looks like Tobias Jorgensen has been cut.
Chai working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Chai is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jorgensen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chai lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chai landing some decent shots from guard.
Chai cracks Jorgensen with a solid left hand.
Chai chips away with some ground and pound.
Chai working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chai cracks Jorgensen with a solid left hand.
Jorgensen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jorgensen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chai.
Chai missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Jorgensen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jorgensen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there.
Chai throws a big elbow that misses.
Chai trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chai with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chai throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jorgensen keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Jorgensen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Presley Chai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tobias Jorgensen'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.
Jorgensen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jorgensen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Jorgensen.
Chai with a hook.
Chai darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Chai throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chai trying to control the pace.
Chai scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've been informed that Jorgensen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorgensen taking some punishment here, with Chai in his half guard.
Chai thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jorgensen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chai.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jorgensen keeping hold of Chai's head, controlling as best he can.
Chai not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jorgensen is positioning himself well to prevent Chai advancing to mount.
Jorgensen gets full guard.
Chai throws a big right hand that misses.
Chai postures up in Jorgensen's guard and throws a big left but Jorgensen blocks it.
Jorgensen is pulling down on Chai's head to control his posture.
Chai scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai throws an elbow that misses. Jorgensen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chai's guard. Nice move by Jorgensen!
Chai controlling Jorgensen's posture.
Jorgensen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Chai manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Chai postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Chai throwing strikes but missing.
Chai throwing strikes from guard but Jorgensen blocks nicely.
Jorgensen 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.
Presley Chai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chai keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jorgensen's head.
Chai throws a big elbow that misses.
Jorgensen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there.
Chai postures up in Jorgensen's guard and throws a big left but Jorgensen blocks it.
Jorgensen controls Chai momentarily but Chai frees himself.
Chai works over Jorgensen with some ground and pound from guard.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Jorgensen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jorgensen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chai postures up in Jorgensen's guard and throws a big left but Jorgensen blocks it.
Jorgensen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chai cracks Jorgensen with a solid left hand.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Jorgensen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chai trying to control but Jorgensen is working from the bottom.
Jorgensen is trying to control the position but Chai postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Presley Chai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tobias Jorgensen's cut.
That's time! Chai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Chai throws a jab but it's blocked by Jorgensen.
Chai shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jorgensen pinned against the cage. Jorgensen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A combination from Chai does no damage.
Jorgensen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jorgensen keeps the fight on the outside.
Chai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jorgensen. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Chai misses the target.
Chai fails with a takedown attempt.
Jorgensen walks into a stiff left hand from Chai.
Chai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jorgensen can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai throws out a loose jab but Jorgensen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jorgensen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chai moves away.
Chai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chai tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jorgensen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chai somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Presley Chai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai instigates a clinch.
Chai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Jorgensen to work.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chai.
Jorgensen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chai lands a shoulder strike.
A bit of stalling here from Chai.
Chai tries a body shot but Jorgensen blocks it.
Chai misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chai.
Chai blocking some punches.
Jorgensen can't find room to land a body shot as Chai controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jorgensens head.
Jorgensen takes a shot to the head.
Jorgensen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chai misses with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jorgensen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai misses with a punch to the body.
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jorgensen throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai.
Chai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chai blocks a body shot from Jorgensen.
Jorgensen tries to work over Chai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Jorgensen.
Jorgensen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chai misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen is stalling here.
Chai scores with a shoulder strike.
Jorgensen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chai slows down the pace here.
Jorgensen is trying to push Chai away but Chai has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Jorgensen fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jorgensen.
Jorgensen digs a right hand into Chai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chai's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Chai fails to land.
Jorgensen pushes Chai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Presley Chai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jorgensen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Chai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jorgensen's elbow.
Jorgensen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chai works on Jorgensen's body with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen wants to break free but Chai has control.
Chai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jorgensen takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jorgensen tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Jorgensen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Chai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jorgensen.
Chai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Presley Chai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jorgensen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chai tries to throw a body punch but Jorgensen avoids it by throwing Chai back against the cage.
Jorgensen swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chai pushes Jorgensen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jorgensen tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Tobias Jorgensen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chai can't find room to land a body shot as Jorgensen controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Presley Chai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chai, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Presley Chai!
A victorious Presley Chai thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vaga Duran (ranked 2699 p4p, 1445 weight class) and Ameen Robertson (ranked 380 p4p, 221 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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vaga Duran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ameen Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robertson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duran was well out of range. Poor timing from Robertson.
Robertson takes one to the side of the head.
Duran lands an overhand right.
Duran on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Vaga Duran has been cut.
Robertson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ameen Robertson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Robertson.
Duran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robertson.
Duran thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Robertson if he has to take too many more of those.
Robertson lands a jab to Duran's midsection.
Robertson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Robertson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duran.
Duran needs to keep his hands up - Robertson had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duran misses with a wild combination.
Robertson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duran.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robertson. Duran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robertson lands a left and a right that send Duran crashing to the mat, dazed. Robertson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Duran looks up at the clock. Bad move! Robertson lands a right hand from hell, dropping Duran. Robertson pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ameen Robertson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pope Cozad (ranked 3023 p4p, 1560 weight class) and Bulla Marden (ranked 386 p4p, 216 weight class). Cozad kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Spirit In The Sky- Norman Greenbaum. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pope Cozad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bulla Marden!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marden doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cozad counters with a stiff right hand.
Marden misses with a takedown attempt - Cozad sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cozad was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cozad stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cozad wants it to stay on the feet.
Pope Cozad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bulla Marden.
Cozad explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Marden shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Marden was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Marden working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cozad is working to avoid the ground and pound but Marden connects with a decent elbow.
Marden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cozad keeps working.
Cozad is trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cozad trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Marden is trying to get an arm triangle but Cozad is defending well.
Marden tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cozad's coaches at Yellow Lotus Center of Healing and Meditative Arts have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Marden swings around for an armbar but Cozad sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Marden's guard.
Marden wants to sweep here but Cozad controlling him for the moment.
Marden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cozad has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Marden is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marden is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marden controls Cozad momentarily but Cozad frees himself.
Cozad wants to stand but Marden is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marden not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cozad would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Marden looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marden bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cozad's guard.
Cozad is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Marden is controlling him.
Marden passes Cozad's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Marden passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cozad!
Marden goes for an armbar but Cozad turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Cozad.
Marden tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cozad wants to get up but he can't break Marden's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Marden pulls Cozad in close to his closed guard and prevents Cozad from doing any damage or advancing position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cozad tries to stand but Marden is controlling from the bottom.
Marden is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cozad is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bulla Marden will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cozad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marden.
Cozad wants to land a leg kick but Marden is out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Cozad. No joy for Marden on that attempt.
Marden misses with a takedown attempt
and Cozad counters with a nice leg kick.
Cozad displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marden.
Pope Cozad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bulla Marden.
Cozad keeps Marden at a distance using the push kick.
Cozad stuffs the takedown attempt from Marden. Marden gets slowly back to his feet.
Cozad misses with a straight right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cozad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marden shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cozad counters with a right hand to the body.
Marden closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cozad did well to prevent Marden getting side control.
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!
Cozad tries to kick Marden off but Marden keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marden is looking for a kimura here.
Cozad looks like he's trying to stand up.
Marden is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cozad sees it coming and defends easily.
Marden tries to pass to full mount but Cozad defends it.
Marden passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cozad trying desperately to get to his feet.
Marden wants to take Cozad's back here but Cozad is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Marden goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Cozad is on top in guard.
Marden has a closed guard, preventing Cozad from standing up.
Marden is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Marden's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marden looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Marden looking for a guillotine here but Cozad defends easily.
Marden trying to control the position.
Cozad wanted to stand there but Marden had control of the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Marden holds on and takes a little breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Marden has a closed guard, preventing Cozad from standing up.
Marden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cozad trying to stand up but can't free himself from Marden's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Marden looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cozad wanted to stand there but Marden had control of the position.
Our spies down at at EMP WORLDCLASS inform us that Marden has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Marden looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pope Cozad dominated that second round.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Cozad stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cozad wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Cozad as Marden shoots in.
A little feinted left hand from Cozad on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marden has his takedown stuffed
and Cozad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pope Cozad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bulla Marden.
Marden closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Marden is taking a breather. Cozad says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Cozad pushes Marden off looking to stand but Marden dives back in and keeps control.
Marden is trying to work for a kimura but Cozad is defending well.
Cozad is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulla Marden has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marden wants to free his trapped foot but Cozad is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cozad is trying to stand up here but Marden is controlling him well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cozad stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cozad wants it to stay on the feet.
Cozad is looking to counter punch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Marden or perhaps it was just good defense by Cozad, which made it look bad.
Cozad scores with a body shot.
Pope Cozad is winning the standup battle so far.
Cozad slaps away a takedown attempt from Marden, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Marden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cozad.
Cozad with a jab.
Cozad gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Marden to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cozad wants to stand but Marden is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marden slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cozad pushes Marden away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Marden gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Marden cracks Cozad with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Cozad is trying to get back to his feet.
Marden swings around for an armbar but Cozad sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Marden's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cozad trying to stand up but can't free himself from Marden's guard.
Cozad got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cozad has managed to get both his arms back between Marden's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marden working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cozad doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cozad manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cozad is looking to stand up but Marden won't let him.
Marden looking for subs off his back but Cozad has passed one foot through into half guard.
Marden slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cozad wants to get up but he can't break Marden's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Marden not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cozad wants to get up but he can't break Marden's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marden slips a jab from Cozad.
Marden changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Marden misses with an uppercut
enabling Cozad to counter with a crisp jab.
Cozad gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Marden to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Marden wants to pass the guard but Cozad is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pope Cozad showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cozad has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pope Cozad!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brendan Baddock (ranked 1404 p4p, 1931 weight class) and Aleksandre Nadareishvili (ranked 181 p4p, 241 weight class). Brendan Baddock is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brendan Baddock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aleksandre Nadareishvili!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nadareishvili misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baddock.
A big left from Nadareishvili misses.
Baddock takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nadareishvili scores with a sloppy right hand. Baddock should have avoided that one.
Baddock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nadareishvili showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baddock.
Baddock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nadareishvili circles away quickly and effectively.
Baddock rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Nadareishvili to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Brendan Baddock has been cut.
Nadareishvili fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nadareishvili cracks a nice hook into Baddock's ribs.
A big left from Nadareishvili misses.
Baddock misses with a looping left.
Baddock ducks right into an uppercut from Nadareishvili.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baddock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nadareishvili misses with a hook. Baddock ducked under it nicely.
Baddock has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A big right from Nadareishvili misses.
Baddock falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nadareishvili counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nadareishvili looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nadareishvili blocks a head kick by Baddock.
Nadareishvili doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Baddock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Baddock misses with a jab, cross combination.
Baddock throws a combination that misses
enabling Nadareishvili to counter with a crisp jab.
Baddock misses with an uppercut. Nadareishvili saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Nadareishvili on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nadareishvili misses with a straight right.
A head kick misses from Baddock.
Nadareishvili throws a hook but Baddock avoids it easily.
Brendan Baddock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nadareishvili connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Baddock's hands.
A big left from Nadareishvili misses.
Baddock misses with a body punch
and Nadareishvili counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice shot lands for Nadareishvili.
A head kick by Baddock misses
and Nadareishvili counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baddock is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nadareishvili lands a nice hook to Baddock's body. Baddock takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nadareishvili clinches.
Baddock lands with a short shot to the head.
Nadareishvili gets through Baddock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nadareishvili swings wildly with an uppercut but Baddock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nadareishvili working aggressively here.
Nadareishvili holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Baddock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nadareishvili lands a body shot.
Nadareishvili just leaning against Baddock, taking a breather.
Baddock tries to break free but Nadareishvili pushes him back against the cage.
Nadareishvili softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nadareishvili lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Baddock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nadareishvili creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nadareishvili lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nadareishvili is stalling here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baddock.
Nadareishvili breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nadareishvili has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Baddock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nadareishvili avoids a kick to the body.
Baddock throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nadareishvili connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brendan Baddock's cut is getting worse.
Nadareishvili has closed the distance and engaged Baddock in a clinch.
Baddock misses with some punches.
Nadareishvili blocks an uppercut.
Nadareishvili pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nadareishvili scores with the left hand. Baddock knows he should have avoided that one.
Baddock misses with the combination.
Baddock misses with a wild combination.
Nadareishvili fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Baddock looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nadareishvili tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baddock was well out of range. Poor timing from Nadareishvili.
Nadareishvili pushes Baddock up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nadareishvili scores with a shoulder strike.
Baddock misses with some punches.
Baddock misses with a knee strike.
Nadareishvili lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Baddock fails to land.
Nadareishvili blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baddock is trying to break free.
Nadareishvili misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Nadareishvili.
Baddock manages to break the clinch.
Nadareishvili fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Baddock swings widly with a right hand
and Nadareishvili counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baddock throws a head kick that misses.
Nadareishvili appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nadareishvili jabs Baddock right on the nose. Baddock blinks but takes it well.
Nadareishvili lands a glancing blow to the side of Baddock's head.
Brendan Baddock's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Baddock throws a body kick that misses
and Nadareishvili counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandre Nadareishvili dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brendan Baddock's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nadareishvili cracks Baddock with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Baddock falls to his knees and Nadareishvili doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksandre Nadareishvili!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Hawking (ranked 561 p4p, 1933 weight class) and Darius Ghetea (ranked 80 p4p, 259 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Stephen Hawking!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darius Ghetea!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ghetea fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Hawking on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ghetea ducks under a wild hook from Hawking.
Hawking has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Monkey Magic in the buildup to the fight.
Hawking avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hawking closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hawking uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ghetea.
Hawking takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ghetea uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hawking.
Ghetea looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghetea tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hawking manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ghetea steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hawking.
Hawking throws a shot from downtown. Ghetea moves away and avoids it.
Hawking walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawking looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ghetea closes the distance and clinches.
Ghetea manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short uppercut from Ghetea.
Hawking wants to stall.
Hawking is trying to force a seperation but Ghetea has the dominant position.
Hawking tries to stall but Ghetea uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ghetea lands with a light punch inside.
Ghetea lands with a light punch inside.
Hawking is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ghetea is keeping busy.
Ghetea lands a hook that snaps the head of Hawking backwards.
Ghetea fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ghetea is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ghetea tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghetea throws a head punch that misses.
Ghetea blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hawking takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ghetea misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hawking blocks an uppercut.
Ghetea misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ghetea.
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!
Ghetea struggles to land a body shot inside as Hawking controls his hands.
Hawking tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hawking taking a breather.
Ghetea throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hawkings head.
Ghetea lands a hook that snaps the head of Hawking backwards.
A shot in the inside from Ghetea.
Ghetea lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hawking backwards.
Ghetea pushes Hawking back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ghetea misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghetea swings wildly with an uppercut but Hawking uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawking leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hawking has a couple of punches blocked by Ghetea.
A shot in the inside from Ghetea.
Ghetea struggles to land a body shot inside as Hawking controls his hands.
Ghetea lands a left hand.
Hawking breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ghetea uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawking.
Ghetea wants to counter with a clinch but Hawking pushes him away.
Ghetea moves into range and clinches up with Hawking.
Ghetea lands an uppercut.
Hawking trying to control the position but instead, Ghetea has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hawking into the cage.
Ghetea softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hawking misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Hawking fails to land.
Hawking blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hawking prevents a body shot from Ghetea.
Ghetea lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hawking or not.
Hawking stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ghetea lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hawking backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawking lands a left hand.
Hawking is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hawking lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hawking lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ghetea backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ghetea creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ghetea throws a head punch that misses.
Ghetea swings wildly with an uppercut but Hawking uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ghetea changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hawking fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stephen Hawking has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darius Ghetea.
Hawking takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Ghetea 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.
Ghetea rushes Hawking and presses him up against the cage.
Hawking leaning against his opponent.
Hawking throws a head punch that misses.
Hawking blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hawking working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hawking working hard to break the clinch.
Hawking misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hawking.
Hawking looking to slow down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hawking.
Hawking working aggressively here.
Ghetea lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawking taking a breather.
Come on Hawking - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hawking gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Ghetea scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ghetea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Ghetea scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ghetea softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hawking working aggressively here.
Hawking is trying to maintain a safe position but Ghetea gets an underhook and turns Hawking into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hawking.
Ghetea throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Ghetea.
Hawking misses with some punches.
Ghetea throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hawking is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hawking lands with a right to the head.
Ghetea working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hawking lands a shoulder strike.
Ghetea lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ghetea has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ghetea works on Hawking's body with a couple of short punches.
Still in the clinch, Ghetea scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Hawking trying to stall but Ghetea improves his position.
Ghetea lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ghetea creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawking lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Darius Ghetea seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ghetea lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Ghetea.
Hawking has a couple of punches blocked by Ghetea.
Ghetea scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ghetea misses with a hook from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ghetea throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hawkings head.
Ghetea lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Hawking fails to land.
Hawking tries to stall but Ghetea uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ghetea lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hawking backwards.
Hawking is looking to control Ghetea's arms but Ghetea gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hawking has his back to the cage.
Ghetea lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ghetea misses with a punch on the inside.
Ghetea lands with a light punch inside.
Hawking working aggressively here.
Hawking misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghetea is working Hawking over against the cage.
Ghetea prevents Hawking from breaking the clinch.
A short right from Ghetea.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ghetea.
Hawking wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ghetea blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hawking takes a shot to the head.
Ghetea lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Ghetea - that landed with a thud.
Ghetea works on Hawking's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ghetea lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hawking backwards.
Nice body punch from Ghetea - that landed with a thud.
Ghetea lands an uppercut.
Ghetea is working Hawking over against the cage.
Ghetea lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ghetea tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawking blocks a body shot from Ghetea.
Ghetea lands a nice shot to the body.
Ghetea lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ghetea.
Ghetea breaks the clinch.
Ghetea has managed to clinch.
Hawking has a couple of punches blocked by Ghetea.
Hawking swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hawking tries to stall but Ghetea uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ghetea struggles to land a body shot inside as Hawking controls his hands.
Hawking wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hawking stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ghetea lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hawking.
Hawking has a couple of punches blocked by Ghetea.
Ghetea gets through Hawking's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hawking is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ghetea is keeping busy.
Hawking misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ghetea lands with a light punch inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Ghetea showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hawking's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ghetea works Hawking's body with a nice hook.
Ghetea lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ghetea with a nice cross.
Ghetea will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Darius Ghetea seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ghetea fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Hawking wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Decent striking displayed by Ghetea there.
Ghetea has Hawking up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghetea pushes Hawking back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hawking misses with a punch on the inside.
Hawking prevents a body shot from Ghetea.
Ghetea lands a nice uppercut.
Hawking breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawking loads up on a big right hand but Ghetea slips the punch.
Hawking circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hawking is looking to counter punch.
Ghetea looks to land a combination. Hawking sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ghetea tries to close the distance and clinch but Hawking swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ghetea moves in looking to clinch but Hawking pushes him off.
Ghetea swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hawking.
Ghetea is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ghetea tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hawking swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ghetea wants to clinch but Hawking slips to the side
and Hawking counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ghetea is looking to clinch but Hawking is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawking circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Hawking misses the target.
Darius Ghetea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ghetea feints a jab promting Hawking to slip. Ghetea then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hawking slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ghetea scores with a jab. Hawking acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ghetea clobbers Hawking with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ghetea digs a good body shot into Hawking's ribs.
Ghetea lands with a shot to the body.
Ghetea wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ghetea scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hawking doesn't seem bothered though.
Ghetea lands a lovely overhand right.
Hawking is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Ghetea's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Ghetea with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghetea with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hawking circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ghetea looks to clinch
and Hawking connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hawking gets tackled into the cage by Ghetea. Ghetea maintains the clinch.
Ghetea scores with a shoulder strike.
Ghetea blocking some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Hawking's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Ghetea - that landed with a thud.
Hawking working aggressively here.
Ghetea has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A nice left hand lands by Ghetea.
Ghetea pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ghetea uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hawking.
Ghetea digs a good hook to Hawking's body.
Ghetea cracks Hawking with a good jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghetea moves into range and clinches up with Hawking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ghetea will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hawking up against the cage.
Ghetea lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ghetea.
Ghetea lands a shoulder strike.
Ghetea makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Ghetea as the two fighters clinch.
Ghetea lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hawking swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ghetea lands a hook that snaps the head of Hawking backwards.
 Hawking is rocked!
Ghetea drops Hawking onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Hawking is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Hawking is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ghetea scores with a shoulder strike.
Ghetea throws a punch but it's blocked by Hawking.
Ghetea unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Hawking! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Ghetea is unloading with more strikes now! Hawking drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darius Ghetea!
Darius Ghetea is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Darius Ghetea 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bone Breaker (ranked 839 p4p, 1970 weight class) and Yaya Kouame (ranked 124 p4p, 272 weight class). Kouame has chosen 2Pac - All Eyez On Me as his entrance music. Bone Breaker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bone Breaker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yaya Kouame!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kouame rushes Breaker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kouame scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kouame lands a nice uppercut.
Kouame working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Breaker trying to control the position but instead, Kouame has worked for underhooks and has pushed Breaker into the cage.
Kouame lands with a right to the head.
Kouame scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Kouame.
Breaker can't get the takedown.
Kouame lands with a right to the head.
It looks like Bone Breaker has been cut.
Kouame lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Breaker being controlled against the cage.
Kouame gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Breaker.
Kouame softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kouame scores with a shoulder strike.
Kouame softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Breaker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kouame gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bone Breaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kouame gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Breaker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Kouame.
Kouame lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Kouame.
Breaker is working for takedown but Kouame is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've been hearing reports that Breaker has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kouame lands with a right to the head.
Breaker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kouame pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kouame lands a left hand.
Breaker is rocked!
Kouame lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Breaker backwards.
Oh Breaker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Breaker is trying to drag Kouame to the mat but Kouame just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kouame lands a shoulder strike.
Kouame prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short right from Kouame on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kouame creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Kouame.
Kouame creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Breaker's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Breaker drops to his knees and Kouame pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yaya Kouame!
Yaya Kouame is the new middleweight champion!
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RATING
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