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OFK243 Byczkiewicz Vs Williams PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wasyl Plutov (ranked 2185 p4p, 14341 weight class) and Masada The Zealot (ranked 279 p4p, 512 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 38 - 31 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wasyl Plutov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 48 - 0, fighting out of New York, Masada The Zealot!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plutov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Plutov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The Zealot gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The Zealot throws out a loose jab but Plutov uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Zealot throws a hook but Plutov avoids it easily.
Plutov clinches.
Plutov just leaning against The Zealot, taking a breather.
Plutov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Plutov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The Zealot is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Plutov slowing the pace effectively.
The Zealot takes an elbow to the temple.
 It looks like Masada The Zealot has been cut.
The Zealot is trying to break free.
The Zealot has had enough of the clinch but Plutov keeps him there for the moment.
The Zealot is trying to push Plutov away but Plutov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The Zealot is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The Zealot tries to break free but Plutov pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plutov lands a good knee to the midsection. The Zealot won't want to take too many of those.
The Zealot tries to break free but Plutov pushes him back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Plutov obliges.
Nice elbow from Plutov.
Plutov lands an elbow that stopped The Zealot in his tracks for a moment.
Plutov lands with a light punch inside.
Plutov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Plutov displaying some good clinch control by pressing The Zealot up against the cage.
The Zealot wants to break the clinch but can't.
Plutov lands a left hand that snaps the head of The Zealot backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Plutov.
Plutov lands a nice elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Plutov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The Zealot looks winded!
Plutov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Plutov working The Zealot over with knees to the body.
Plutov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Plutov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Plutov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Plutov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Plutov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Plutov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Plutov lands a damaging elbow.
Plutov lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Plutov.
Plutov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Plutov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Plutov gets through The Zealot's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Plutov.
 The Zealot is rocked!
Plutov lands a big knee to the head and The Zealot goes down! Plutov pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wasyl Plutov!
Wasyl Plutov really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Altitude Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Orla Wanker (ranked 2791 p4p, 3452 weight class) and Dean Howard (ranked 360 p4p, 427 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Orla Wanker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dean Howard!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wanker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Howard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Dean Howard has been cut.
Wanker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wanker closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Howard to the mat! Howard manages to get full guard.
Wanker chips away with some ground and pound.
Wanker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wanker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard wants to sweep here but Wanker controlling him for the moment.
Wanker is stalling in the full guard.
Wanker'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.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Wanker.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Howard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Howard shoots in but Wanker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Howard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wanker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Howard looks winded!
A lazy left from Wanker finds it's target.
Wanker thuds his right hand into Howard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wanker 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.
Wanker catches Howard napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Howard to the canvas!
Howard is rocked!
Wanker distracts Howard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Howard is still in real trouble! Can Wanker finish him?
Howard wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wanker content to stall in guard here.
Howard seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wanker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Howard is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wanker sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Howard's guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wanker is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Howard!
Wanker controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wanker seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Howard for as long as he can get away with.
Further stalling from Wanker.
Howard keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wanker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Orla Wanker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dean Howard's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wanker drives through with a takedown into Howard's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wanker 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.
Wanker continues to hold on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wanker passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Orla Wanker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wanker is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Howard will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wanker continues to stall.
Wanker looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wanker lands an elbow.
Wanker tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Howard's face as Wanker controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
More hug and hope from Wanker.
Howard manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Howard is breathing heavily.
Howard is looking for a sweep. Wanker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wanker passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Howard!
Wanker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wanker is landing with some decent strikes but Howard is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Wanker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Howard can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wanker controlling from mount.
Wanker punishing his opponent with strikes.
Wanker looking to control and managing it successfully.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Wanker is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Howard is trying to escape the mount.
Wanker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wanker takes Howard's back.
Good control from Wanker.
Wanker seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Wanker lands a shot to the head.
Wanker slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Orla Wanker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dean Howard's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Wanker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Howard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Orla Wanker is winning the standup battle so far.
Wanker throws a right and a left that Howard avoids nicely.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Howard enables Wanker to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Howard manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wanker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Howard moves out of range as Wanker throws a body kick.
Wanker throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wanker lands an overhand right.
Wanker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wanker showed some decent athleticism there.
Howard is trying to get back to full guard.
Dean Howard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wanker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Howard wants to improve his position but Wanker is controlling well.
Wanker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Howard tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Wanker has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Wanker content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wanker moves to the back position.
Wanker slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
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.
Howard tries to escape but Wanker has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Wanker looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Howard taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Orla Wanker!
An out of breath and clearly excited Orla Wanker thanked Altitude Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Herbert Mullin (ranked 2719 p4p, 3551 weight class) and Burrito Supreme (ranked 333 p4p, 401 weight class). Herbert Mullin 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 20 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Herbert Mullin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 22 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Burrito Supreme!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Supreme throws a head kick that misses.
Supreme darts in looking for a takedown but Mullin gets double underhooks and turns Supreme into the cage.
Burrito Supreme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Supreme fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mullin is out of range.
Mullin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Supreme throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mullin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mullin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Supreme with a poor takedown
and Mullin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mullin throws a head kick but Supreme moves out of range.
Mullin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Supreme's guard.
Supreme trying to control the position.
Mullin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mullin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Supreme is trying to control the position but Mullin postures up.
Mullin stopping the sweep attempt from Supreme.
Mullin drops back looking for a leg! Supreme is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Supreme manages to kick Mullin off! Mullin jumps back into Supreme's guard.
Mullin trying to control the position from guard on top but Supreme is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Supreme 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.
Mullin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Supreme's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mullin is working for a submission of some sort.
Supreme wants to get back to full guard.
Mullin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Supreme doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mullin.
Mullin wants to work for an arm triangle but Supreme is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Supreme is looking to control Mullin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Supreme avoid being mounted?
Supreme really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mullin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mullin 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.
Mullin seems to be working for a kimura but Supreme defends the submission attempt.
Supreme has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mullin is working away from the top position though.
Mullin 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.
Mullin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Supreme trying to hold on to Mullin's head to control him but Mullin postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullin is trying to work for a kimura but Supreme is defending well.
Mullin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Supreme sees it coming and defends easily.
Mullin 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.
Mullin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Supreme has managed to free his arm - good work.
Supreme is holding on to half guard well.
Mullin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Supreme is just riding it out for now. Mullin eventually gives up the hold.
Mullin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Supreme defends it well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Supreme can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mullin prevents Supreme from improving his position.
Supreme is in trouble now - Mullin has advanced to mount!
Supreme working to try and regain half guard.
Supreme defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mullin.
Supreme manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mullin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Supreme is trying to maintain the position but Mullin is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Herbert Mullin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Supreme shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mullin but Mullin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A head kick misses from Supreme.
Mullin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mullin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Supreme can do to turn this around?
Mullin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Supreme takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Supreme fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mullin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mullin lands a head kick!
Mullin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Mullin.
Supreme misses with a combination
and Mullin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mullin.
Supreme can't break the clinch.
Supreme landing knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Supreme lands a good knee to the midsection. Mullin won't want to take too many of those.
Mullin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Supreme prevents it.
Supreme manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Supreme gets underhooks to prevent Mullin's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herbert Mullin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mullin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Supreme avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mullin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Supreme avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mullin tries to score a body lock takedown but Supreme shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Supreme stalling in the clinch but Mullin improves position.
Supreme avoiding damage.
Mullin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Supreme gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Supreme is pushing Mullin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mullin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Supreme gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mullin can't get the takedown.
Supreme leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mullin is looking for a takedown.
Mullin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mullin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Supreme is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mullin is working for takedown but Supreme is calmly controlling the position for now.
Supreme is pressed up against the cage. Mullin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Supreme down to the mat. Supreme avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Mullin.
Mullin slips a jab and a cross from Supreme.
Supreme doesn't manage to clinch there - Mullin circles away.
Herbert Mullin is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Supreme.
Mullin misses with a body shot.
Mullin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Supreme wants to clinch but Mullin slips to the side
and Mullin counters with a head kick. That will keep Supreme thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Mullin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Supreme.
Supreme swinging wildly here.
A lazy body kick from Supreme
letting Mullin counter with a right hand.
Some wild striking there from Mullin.
Good leg kick by Supreme.
Mullin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Supreme misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Mullin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Supreme bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mullin shoots in and drives through. Supreme sprawls well.
Supreme is looking for the big counter here.
Supreme scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Supreme feints and then cracks Mullin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mullin down.
Supreme looks to clinch
and Mullin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A low kick from Supreme misses
and Mullin counters with a nice uppercut.
Mullin throws a right and a left that Supreme avoids nicely.
Supreme is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mullin.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Supreme.
Mullin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Supreme.
Supreme tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mullin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mullin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Supreme has time to react.
Left hook, right uppercut from Supreme.
Supreme dodges the punch combination from Mullin.
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 Herbert Mullin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Supreme misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mullin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Supreme manages to circle out of the way.
Mullin shoots in but Supreme avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Supreme throws a series of punches but Mullin moves out of range.
Mullin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Supreme misses with the combination.
Supreme lands with a slapping head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Supreme throws a leg kick but Mullin checks it.
Mullin looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Supreme tries to land a front kick but Mullin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Supreme just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMullin.
Supreme tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Supreme misses with a wild combination.
Mullin feinted with a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullin works the jab nicely.
Supreme shoots in but no luck this time.
A punch combination from Mullin misses.
Mullin avoids the head kick by Supreme.
Supreme moves in looking to clinch but Mullin pushes him off.
Mullin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Supreme looks to land a right hand but Mullin moved out of range.
Supreme throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mullin counters with a low kick, right behind Supreme 's knee.
Herbert Mullin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mullin shoots in for a takedown but Supreme shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herbert Mullin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Supreme with a poor takedown
and Mullin counters with a stiff right hand.
Supreme uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mullin.
Supreme lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Supreme tries to clinch but Mullin is having none of it.
A head kick lands from Mullin that sends Supreme to the canvas. Supreme tries to scramble back to his feet but Mullin brings him back down into side control.
Supreme is rocked!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mullin has control of an arm but Supreme manages to advance to Mullin's back!
Supreme is still in real trouble! Can Mullin finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mullin tries to escape but Supreme has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Supreme is trying to stick to Mullin's back but Mullin is turning into Supreme. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Supreme's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mullin.
Supreme controls Mullin momentarily but Mullin frees himself.
Mullin advances to half guard.
Supreme takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Supreme trying to get back to full guard but Mullin takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Mullin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mullin unloading with bombs!
Mullin postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Supreme in real trouble here! The ref calls for Supreme to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herbert Mullin!
Herbert Mullin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between William Spud (ranked 1987 p4p, 1697 weight class) and J Gay G (ranked 203 p4p, 181 weight class). Spud's entrance music is Havana. A fine choice. Gay G is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Down. 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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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, William Spud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, J Gay G!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gay G throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spud is looking for a counter combo.
Gay G's coach down at Punch Out Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gay G's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Spud slips a jab from Gay G.
Spud misses with a hook
so Gay G counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Spud is on top in guard.
Gay G 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.
Gay G pulls Spud in close to his closed guard and prevents Spud from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spud's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gay G looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gay G is looking to sweep but instead, Spud has passed into half guard.
Gay G is looking to control Spud's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gay G avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gay G holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gay G tries to get to full guard but Spud has control of the leg.
That's two 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.
Gay G is still trying to improve position.
Well, if Spud is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gay G is doing well to control the position and prevent Spud from advancing to side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gay G wants to control but Spud is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gay G ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spud moves away.
Spud avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gay G throws a body punch but Spud moves out of range.
Spud looks to throw the jab but Gay G is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spud displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gay G throws out the jab.
Spud on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gay G. Gay G obviously looking to wear him down.
Gay G misses with a wild body shot.
Gay G throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gay G keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spud.
Spud wants to slow Gay G down by chopping away at his legs.
Spud looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gay G swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Gay G backs away, Spud returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A jab from Gay G does it's job there.
Gay G misses with a body shot.
Gay G misses with a straight left.
A punch lands to the side of Gay G 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gay G swings widly with a right hand
and Spud counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gay G moves out of range as Spud strikes.
A jab lands there for Gay G.
Gay G connects with a right hand. Spud shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gay G's corner calls for a 1-2. Gay G obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spud tries to bum rush Gay G with a series of wild strikes but Gay G uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spud throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Gay G tries to counter it with a takedown but Spud pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gay G lands a jab to the nose.
Spud misses the jab.
Gay G fails with the takedown.
Spud throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gay G shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Spud but Spud pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Spud misses with a low kick.
Gay G misses the shot to the body.
J Gay G seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gay G moves out of range as Spud strikes.
Spud closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gay G tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spud was well out of range. Poor timing from Gay G.
Gay G blocks a jab.
Gay G takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Spud misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but J Gay G will probably get the nod.
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.
Gay G moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gay G has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Spud finds it's way round the side to connect with Gay G's head.
Gay G bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gay G throws a wild hook but Spud just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Gay G gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Spud raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Spud!
After winning the bout, William Spud thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rimtas Kentas (ranked 1566 p4p, 1611 weight class) and Bobby Bomstaerk (ranked 215 p4p, 218 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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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 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rimtas Kentas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobby Bomstaerk!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bomstaerk looks for a takedown but Kentas sprawls well.
Kentas misses with a low kick.
Kentas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bomstaerk is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bomstaerk shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kentas counters with a straight right hand.
No joy there for Kentas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kentas lands the left hand.
Bomstaerk fails with a takedown attempt.
Rimtas Kentas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Bomstaerk.
The fighters circling - Kentas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bomstaerk goes for a double leg but Kentas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kentas continues to drive forward.
Bomstaerk looks for the body kick but Kentas saw that one coming.
Kentas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kentas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bomstaerk has time to react.
Bomstaerk takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bomstaerk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kentas pinned against the cage. Kentas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kentas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kentas blocks a jab.
Kentas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bomstaerk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bomstaerk walks into a stiff left hand from Kentas.
Kentas connects with a body shot.
Kentas 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.
An inside leg kick from Kentas misses.
Kentas misses with a wild body shot.
Bomstaerk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kentas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bomstaerk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kentas stuffs the takedown attempt from Bomstaerk. Bomstaerk gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kentas gets a takedown into half guard.
Bomstaerk has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kentas is on him like a limpet, forcing Bomstaerk back against the cage.
Kentas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kentas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kentas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bomstaerk's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kentas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kentas pushes Bomstaerk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kentas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kentas can't fight it off and eventually Bomstaerk manages to take the fight to the floor. Kentas looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kentas is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kentas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bomstaerk is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomstaerk is in close to Kentas's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kentas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kentas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bomstaerk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bomstaerk manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kentas keeping moving, preventing Bomstaerk from controlling successfully.
Bomstaerk 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.
Bomstaerk trying to control the position from guard on top but Kentas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kentas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bomstaerk wants to get back to his feet.
Kentas seems to be working for a kimura but Bomstaerk defends the submission attempt.
Bomstaerk tries to roll over but Kentas keeps him under control.
Bomstaerk wants to get back to his feet.
Bomstaerk taking some punishment here, with Kentas in his half guard.
Kentas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bomstaerk is just riding it out for now. Kentas eventually gives up the hold.
Kentas seems to be looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rimtas Kentas dominated that round.
That's time! Kentas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bomstaerk shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kentas as he jumps to the side.
Bomstaerk throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kentas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bomstaerk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kentas attempts a counter takedown but Bomstaerk avoids it well and moves away.
Bobby Bomstaerk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bomstaerk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kentas.
Bomstaerk shoots in looking for a takedown but Kentas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bomstaerk's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kentas stuns Bomstaerk with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bomstaerk misses with an uppercut.
Bomstaerk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bomstaerk will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rimtas Kentas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kentas defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bomstaerk bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bomstaerk in the domination position with Kentas hanging on.
Bobby Bomstaerk has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomstaerk is looking to take a break and control but Kentas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bomstaerk is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kentas has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kentas manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bomstaerk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kentas's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kentas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kentas wants to sweep here but Bomstaerk controlling him for the moment.
Kentas is working hard here to advance position.
Bomstaerk is fighting to break Kentas's control of his arms but Kentas is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bomstaerk trying to control the position from guard on top but Kentas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bomstaerk working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Bomstaerk wants to stand but Kentas is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kentas seems keen to control Bomstaerk's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bomstaerk misses with an uppercut. Kentas saw that one coming.
Bomstaerk takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bomstaerk. Kentas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kentas is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bomstaerk.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kentas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kentas cracks Bomstaerk with an open hand slap.
Bomstaerk closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kentas circles away.
Bomstaerk throws a sloppy head kick and Kentas moves out of range easily.
A quick step to the side and Kentas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bomstaerk shoots in looking for a takedown. Kentas tries to sprawl out of it but Bomstaerk keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kentas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bomstaerk drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice cross by Kentas.
Bomstaerk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kentas is fending him off so far but Bomstaerk persists. Nope, Kentas circles away and we're back to standing.
Bomstaerk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kentas's waist but Kentas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bomstaerk off to one side.
Kentas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kentas connects with a nice looking jab.
Bomstaerk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bomstaerk takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bomstaerk is breathing heavily.
Bomstaerk misses with a hook. Kentas ducked under it nicely.
Kentas lands a jab to Bomstaerk's midsection.
Bomstaerk misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bomstaerk throws a sloppy head kick
letting Kentas counter with a right hand.
Kentas connects with a body shot.
Rimtas Kentas is winning the standup battle so far.
Bomstaerk tries for a takedown but Kentas circles away easily
and Kentas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kentas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kentas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bomstaerk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice uppercut there from Kentas.
Bomstaerk is rocked!
Bomstaerk misses with a takedown
and Kentas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bomstaerk is still on wobbly legs! Can Kentas finish him?
Kentas circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Bomstaerk to the canvas! Bomstaerk doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Kentas keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rimtas Kentas!
After winning the bout, Rimtas Kentas thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Hilly (ranked 1092 p4p, 1719 weight class) and Akimbo Spice (ranked 156 p4p, 253 weight class). Hilly's entrance music is Gary Moore - Whiskey in the Jar (Tribute to Phil Lynott) [HQ] [9/10]. A fine choice. 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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World class boxer
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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 24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Hilly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akimbo Spice!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spice defending well as Hilly loads up on a big left hand.
Hilly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spice sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Akimbo Spice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spice keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hilly.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hilly connects with a looping right hand.
Hilly misses with a looping left.
Spice digs a good body shot into Hilly's ribs.
Hilly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hilly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spice moves away from the strike by Hilly.
Hilly throws a body shot but no joy.
Spice misses with a two punch combination.
Hilly throws the left hand but Spice avoids the punch easily.
Spice thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hilly throws a shot from downtown. Spice moves away and avoids it.
Sloppy strikes from Spice. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Hilly wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hilly avoids the head kick by Spice.
Hilly takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spice lands a high kick!
Spice misses with a wild body shot.
Hilly blocks a low kick nicely.
Spice avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hilly throws a hook but Spice avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilly throws a jab when Spice was well out of range.
Spice avoids a kick to the body.
Spice throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hilly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spice dodges the punch combination from Hilly.
Spice moves away from the strike by Hilly.
Hilly takes a swing at Spice's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Hilly misses.
Hilly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spice throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hilly counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Spice uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hilly.
Hilly blocks a head kick by Spice.
Hilly smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hilly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spice.
Hilly is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Spice misses with a wild combination.
Spice uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hilly.
Hilly checks a low kick from Spice.
Spice tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hilly was well out of range. Poor timing from Spice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spice fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hilly throws a good cross that connects.
Hilly with a jab.
Hilly lands a jab to the nose.
Nice cross by Spice.
Hilly throws a jab when Spice was well out of range.
A jab lands there for Hilly.
Spice is rocked!
Spice is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Hilly doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Spice crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Spice's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bill Hilly!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Bill Hilly made sure he mentioned Brooklyn Apothecary, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Murilo Ninja (ranked 1428 p4p, 944 weight class) and Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile (ranked 207 p4p, 138 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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World class boxer
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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 20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Murilo Ninja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bizihwaeile closes the distance and clinches.
Bizihwaeile is struggling to control the position.
A head punch on the inside from Ninja fails to land.
Bizihwaeile is stalling here.
Bizihwaeile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ninja prevents a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Ninja blocks a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Ninja has Bizihwaeile pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bizihwaeile manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bizihwaeile gets underhooks to prevent Ninja's takedown attempt.
Bizihwaeile tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ninja's elbow.
Bizihwaeile lands a shot to the body.
Ninja scores with a shoulder strike.
Bizihwaeile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ninja is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bizihwaeile gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Murilo Ninja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bizihwaeile tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ninja's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ninja.
Bizihwaeile tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Ninja fails to land.
Bizihwaeile presses Ninja against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ninja is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Bizihwaeile.
Ninja lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bizihwaeile lands with a left to the head.
Bizihwaeile is stalling here.
Bizihwaeile is leaning against Ninja and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ninja prevents a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Ninja blocks a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bizihwaeile struggles to land a body shot inside as Ninja controls his hands.
Bizihwaeile controlling the action here for a moment.
Bizihwaeile blocks an uppercut.
Ninja working aggressively here.
Bizihwaeile lands an uppercut.
Ninja throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Ninja.
Bizihwaeile blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bizihwaeile - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bizihwaeile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile struggles to land a body shot inside as Ninja controls his hands.
Bizihwaeile doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ninja tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ninja lands a nice uppercut.
Ninja blocks a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Ninja takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ninja lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bizihwaeile backwards.
Bizihwaeile pushes Ninja back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ninja is trying to maintain a safe position but Bizihwaeile gets an underhook and turns Ninja into the cage.
Ninja managing to block the knees to the body from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ninja blocks a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Ninja stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ninja.
Ninja swings wildly with an uppercut but Bizihwaeile uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ninja letting Bizihwaeile take a breather here.
Ninja lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bizihwaeile is trying to maintain a safe position but Ninja gets an underhook and turns Bizihwaeile into the cage.
Ninja lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bizihwaeile tries to throw a body punch but Ninja avoids it by throwing Bizihwaeile back against the cage.
Ninja lands with a right to the head.
Bizihwaeile cracks Ninja with a nice body shot.
Bizihwaeile is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ninja stalls.
Bizihwaeile tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ninja tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bizihwaeile's elbow.
Ninja is trying to drag Bizihwaeile to the mat but Bizihwaeile just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nice body punch from Ninja - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ninja tries to stall but Bizihwaeile uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ninja misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaeile tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Ninja.
Bizihwaeile tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ninja throws a punch but it's blocked by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ninja's elbow.
Bizihwaeile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ninja misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bizihwaeile content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bizihwaeile lands a body punch.
Bizihwaeile presses Ninja against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bizihwaeile misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Bizihwaeile.
A short right from Bizihwaeile on the inside.
Ninja misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaeile lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bizihwaeile can't find room to land a body shot as Ninja controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bizihwaeile moves into the clinch.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Ninja.
Ninja goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ninja can't find room to land a body shot as Bizihwaeile controls the action.
Bizihwaeile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile just leaning against Ninja, taking a breather.
Ninja manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bizihwaeile scores with a shoulder strike.
Bizihwaeile tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Ninja.
Ninja fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaeile is leaning against Ninja and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bizihwaeile has Ninja pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bizihwaeile presses Ninja against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ninja prevents a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ninja has a couple of punches blocked by Bizihwaeile.
Ninja working aggressively here.
Bizihwaeile is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bizihwaeile is working Ninja over against the cage.
Ninja misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bizihwaeile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile can't find room to land a body shot as Ninja controls the action.
The referee calls for Bizihwaeile to work.
Ninja has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bizihwaeile after a bit of a struggle.
Bizihwaeile lands a body shot.
Bizihwaeile has Ninja pushed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bizihwaeile makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bizihwaeile is pushing Ninja up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bizihwaeile struggles to land a body shot inside as Ninja controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile tries to throw a body punch but Ninja avoids it by throwing Bizihwaeile back against the cage.
Ninja throws a head punch that misses.
Ninja misses with some punches.
Bizihwaeile'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.
Bizihwaeile lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ninja prevents a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile blocking some punches.
Bizihwaeile taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bizihwaeile presses Ninja against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Ninja blocks it.
Ninja tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bizihwaeile's elbow.
Bizihwaeile throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bizihwaeile lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bizihwaeile has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bizihwaeile gets through Ninja's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bizihwaeile scores with a hook to the body.
Ninja being controlled against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile lands a body punch.
Bizihwaeile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bizihwaeile scores with a hook to the body.
Bizihwaeile dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Bizihwaeile as the two fighters clinch.
Bizihwaeile tries to work over Ninja's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Ninja blocks a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Ninja misses with the head strike.
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Ninja blocks it.
Ninja looking to stall.
Bizihwaeile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile lands a left hand.
Ninja blocks a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ninja is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bizihwaeile softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bizihwaeile gets through Ninja's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bizihwaeile misses with a body punch.
Bizihwaeile blocking some punches.
Bizihwaeile blocks a body shot from Ninja.
Nice body punch from Bizihwaeile - that landed with a thud.
Bizihwaeile is struggling to control the position.
Bizihwaeile throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ninjas head.
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!
Bizihwaeile is working Ninja over against the cage.
Bizihwaeile stalling.
Bizihwaeile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ninja is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bizihwaeile tries to work over Ninja's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bizihwaeile lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile 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!
Ninja gets tackled into the cage by Bizihwaeile. Bizihwaeile maintains the clinch.
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Ninja blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bizihwaeile.
Ninja lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bizihwaeile.
Ninja struggles to land a body shot inside as Bizihwaeile controls his hands.
Ninja throws a head punch that misses.
Ninja looking to slow down the pace here.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bizihwaeile lands a right hand.
Bizihwaeile blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bizihwaeile lands a right hand.
Ninja prevents a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaeile misses with a punch to the body.
Ninja can't find room to land a body shot as Bizihwaeile controls the action.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bizihwaeile struggles to land a body shot inside as Ninja controls his hands.
A short left from Bizihwaeile.
Ninja blocks a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninja changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bizihwaeile fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bizihwaeile gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice body punch from Bizihwaeile - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Bizihwaeile.
 Ninja is rocked!
Ninja letting Bizihwaeile take a breather here.
Oh Ninja is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bizihwaeile as Ninja tries to tie him up.
A right hand to the body from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile digs a right hand underneath Ninja's ribcage. Ninja let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bizihwaeile creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Ninja with a big uppercut! Ninja tries to clinch up but Bizihwaeile pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Ninja to the mat! Ninja covers up and Bizihwaeile unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile!
During a confident post fight interview, Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aleksi Heimo (ranked 1015 p4p, 1257 weight class) and Keenwah Granes (ranked 54 p4p, 70 weight class). Granes has chosen æ•¢ä¸æ•¢ as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aleksi Heimo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keenwah Granes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Heimo.
Heimo lands a jab to Granes's midsection.
Granes misses with a leg kick.
Heimo misses with a hook.
Heimo misses with a right hand
and Granes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Heimo throws a sloppy head kick and Granes moves out of range easily.
Heimo looks for the body kick but Granes saw that one coming.
Heimo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Granes.
It seemed like Granes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Heimo defending well as Granes loads up on a big left hand.
Heimo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Heimo stuffs the takedown.
Heimo throws a body shot but no joy.
Granes steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Heimo lands a nice shot to the body.
Heimo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Heimo misses the shot to the body.
Granes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aleksi Heimo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heimo digs a good hook to Granes's body.
Granes moves away from the strike by Heimo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heimo throws an overhand right that lands on Granes's shoulder, as Granes tries to avoid the shot.
Granes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Granes throws a lazy right hand but Heimo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Heimo misses with a looping right.
Heimo swings for the body but Granes moves out of range.
Granes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Heimo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Heimo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Granes with a jab.
Heimo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Granes.
Granes ducks under a wild hook from Heimo.
Heimo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Heimo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Heimo is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Granes fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Heimo out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Keenwah Granes!
Keenwah Granes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juhani Mustonen (ranked 653 p4p, 535 weight class) and Cesare Tiramanti (ranked 100 p4p, 83 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Juhani Mustonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 16 - 2, fighting out of New York, Cesare Tiramanti!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mustonen lands with a kick to the temple. Tiramanti shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Cesare Tiramanti has been cut.
Mustonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tiramanti.
Tiramanti misses with a looping right.
Tiramanti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Mustonen misses.
Tiramanti looks to throw the jab but Mustonen is out of range.
Tiramanti lands a jab to the nose.
Tiramanti tries to move into range but Mustonen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tiramanti connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mustonen momentarily.
Tiramanti changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tiramanti misses with a hook.
Tiramanti listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tiramanti throws a hook but Mustonen avoids it easily.
Mustonen misses with a straight left.
Tiramanti shoots in but no luck this time.
As Tiramanti backs away, Mustonen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mustonen throws an overhand right that lands on Tiramanti's shoulder, as Tiramanti tries to avoid the shot.
Tiramanti takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mustonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tiramanti.
Tiramanti has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mustonen misses the jab.
As Mustonen backs off Tiramanti throws a huge counter combo but Mustonen manages to avoid it all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiramanti stuns Mustonen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tiramanti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mustonen misses with a body shot
and Tiramanti counters with a straight right hand.
Mustonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti throws a counter combo.
Tiramanti tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tiramanti throws a big shot that misses.
Tiramanti takes one to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Tiramanti misses.
Tiramanti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tiramanti takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tiramanti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mustonen.
Mustonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mustonen misses with a hook.
Mustonen 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiramanti will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiramanti misses with a body shot.
Tiramanti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mustonen.
Tiramanti throws a counter combo.
Mustonen throws a big shot that misses.
Tiramanti throws a body punch but Mustonen moves out of range.
Mustonen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mustonen throws out a loose jab but Tiramanti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tiramanti ducks under a wild hook from Mustonen.
Mustonen misses with a low kick.
Mustonen loads up on a big right hand but Tiramanti slips the punch.
Tiramanti ducks under a wild hook from Mustonen.
Mustonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tiramanti.
Mustonen moves out of range of the leg kick from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti thuds a left hand into Mustonen's body.
Tiramanti throws a jab but it's blocked by Mustonen.
Mustonen is looking to chop away at Tiramanti's legs.
Tiramanti moves away from the strike by Mustonen.
Tiramanti tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustonen lands a nice looking body kick.
Tiramanti swings for the body but Mustonen moves out of range.
Mustonen's corner calls for a 1-2. Mustonen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mustonen throws the left hand but Tiramanti avoids the punch easily.
Tiramanti throws a leg kick
and Mustonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cesare Tiramanti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiramanti scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tiramanti attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tiramanti changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mustonen tries to avoid it but Tiramanti manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mustonen to the ground. Mustonen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mustonen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mustonen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tiramanti lands with a nice body punch.
Tiramanti looks to land a combination but Mustonen avoids it well.
Tiramanti scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tiramanti slips a straight right by Mustonen.
Mustonen misses with a right hand
and Tiramanti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tiramanti moves out of range of the body kick.
Mustonen throws a leg kick which misses Tiramanti's front leg but catches the back leg as Tiramanti tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiramanti throws a body punch but Mustonen moves out of range.
Tiramanti lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tiramanti attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tiramanti scores with a jab to the body.
Tiramanti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Mustonen misses.
Mustonen throws a head kick that misses.
Mustonen connects with a nice looking jab.
Juhani Mustonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tiramanti gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mustonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mustonen needs to keep his hands up - Tiramanti had a free shot at his head there.
Mustonen 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 crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mustonen misses with an uppercut
and Tiramanti counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tiramanti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tiramanti throws a right and a left that Mustonen avoids nicely.
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 Juhani Mustonen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cesare Tiramanti's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tiramanti throws a big shot that misses.
Tiramanti walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mustonen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mustonen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mustonen lands a lovely overhand right.
Mustonen avoids the body shot from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti throws a hook to the side of Mustonen's head but Mustonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mustonen misses with a body shot.
Tiramanti avoids the head kick by Mustonen.
Mustonen looks to land a left hand but Tiramanti moved out of range nicely.
Tiramanti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tiramanti staying out of range there.
Mustonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tiramanti.
Mustonen scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiramanti fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mustonen checks it well.
A little feinted left hand from Mustonen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mustonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Tiramanti.
Tiramanti takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Tiramanti might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Mustonen has got the better of the exchanges.
Tiramanti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mustonen tries a head kick but it misses.
Tiramanti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustonen throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Tiramanti to counter with a crisp jab.
Tiramanti with the inside leg kick.
Tiramanti closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mustonen circles away.
Tiramanti's corner calls for a 1-2. Tiramanti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tiramanti throws an off balance right hand
and Mustonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tiramanti scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mustonen looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Mustonen backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Tiramanti's temple! It sends Tiramanti violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Mustonen celebrates and the doctors try to help Tiramanti!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Juhani Mustonen!
After winning the bout, Juhani Mustonen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blazej Byczkiewicz (ranked 206 p4p, 365 weight class) and Larry Williams (ranked 38 p4p, 59 weight class). Byczkiewicz comes to the cage accompanied by The Analogs - Szczecin. Larry Williams will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blazej Byczkiewicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Larry Williams!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams takes one to the chin there.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Byczkiewicz was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Byczkiewicz misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
Byczkiewicz slips under a jab.
Byczkiewicz moves into range and clinches up with Williams.
Williams lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Byczkiewicz backwards.
Byczkiewicz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Williams.
Williams misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Williams.
Byczkiewicz lands a nice uppercut.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
Williams lands a hook that snaps the head of Byczkiewicz backwards.
Byczkiewicz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Byczkiewicz throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
Byczkiewicz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Williams feints a counter leg kick.
Nice shot by Byczkiewicz.
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!
Williams scores with a crisp jab that stopped Byczkiewicz in his tracks.
Williams connects with a solid leg kick.
Byczkiewicz connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byczkiewicz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
 It looks like Blazej Byczkiewicz has been cut.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Williams has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Byczkiewicz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Williams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Williams only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Williams throws a hook but Byczkiewicz avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Byczkiewicz.
Williams throws a poor cross that misses
and Byczkiewicz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Byczkiewicz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams.
Williams only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Byczkiewicz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams misses with a body shot
and Byczkiewicz counters with a straight right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Williams 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 Byczkiewicz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Byczkiewicz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Byczkiewicz throws a lazy uppercut
and Byczkiewicz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Byczkiewicz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Williams.
Byczkiewicz throws a poor cross that misses
and Williams counters with a thumping low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Byczkiewicz was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Williams scores with a punch to the head.
Byczkiewicz defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Byczkiewicz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Williams counters with a thumping low kick.
Byczkiewicz is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Byczkiewicz throws a looping overhand right but Williams ducks down to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Byczkiewicz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Byczkiewicz.
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Byczkiewicz.
Williams throws a leg kick
and Byczkiewicz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Byczkiewicz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Byczkiewicz misses with a double jab
and Williams counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Byczkiewicz lands a right hook to the body.
Williams ducks right into an uppercut from Byczkiewicz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byczkiewicz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Byczkiewicz digs a good hook to Williams's body.
Byczkiewicz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Byczkiewicz cracks Williams with a good jab.
Byczkiewicz misses with an uppercut.
Williams was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Byczkiewicz doesn't manage to clinch there - Williams circles away.
Byczkiewicz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Williams. Williams obviously looking to wear him down.
Byczkiewicz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Byczkiewicz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Williams! But no joy.
Blazej Byczkiewicz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Byczkiewicz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Byczkiewicz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Williams.
A jab from Williams finds it's way through Byczkiewicz's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Byczkiewicz punishes Williams's body with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byczkiewicz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Williams momentarily.
Byczkiewicz lands with a nice body punch.
Byczkiewicz misses the body punch
and Williams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams throws a hook but Byczkiewicz avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Byczkiewicz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Byczkiewicz. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams throws a head kick but Byczkiewicz moves out of range.
Williams connects with a leg kick.
Byczkiewicz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Byczkiewicz moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Byczkiewicz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Williams. Williams circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Williams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Williams swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Byczkiewicz looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
Williams looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blazej Byczkiewicz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blazej Byczkiewicz's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Byczkiewicz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Williams counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Byczkiewicz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Byczkiewicz lunges at Williams with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Williams's hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Byczkiewicz as he connects with a hook.
Williams ducks right into an uppercut from Byczkiewicz.
Byczkiewicz throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
Byczkiewicz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Byczkiewicz moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Williams walks into a straight right hand from Byczkiewicz.
Blazej Byczkiewicz is winning the standup battle so far.
Byczkiewicz throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Williams looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Byczkiewicz lands with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Byczkiewicz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Williams takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Byczkiewicz connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byczkiewicz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Williams has time to react.
Williams ducks right into an uppercut from Byczkiewicz.
Good shot there by Williams.
Byczkiewicz misses with an uppercut.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Byczkiewicz moved out of range nicely.
Byczkiewicz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Byczkiewicz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Williams smiles and moves away.
Byczkiewicz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Byczkiewicz loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Byczkiewicz misses the body punch
and Williams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blazej Byczkiewicz's cut is getting worse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byczkiewicz is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Williams! But no joy.
Williams drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut lands for Byczkiewicz. That snapped Williams's head back.
Williams takes one to the side of the head.
Byczkiewicz throws a shot to the body.
Byczkiewicz moves into range and connects with a jab.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Byczkiewicz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Williams.
Williams fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Byczkiewicz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Byczkiewicz cracks Williams with an open hand slap.
Byczkiewicz closes the distance and clinches.
Byczkiewicz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Williams lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Williams scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Byczkiewicz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Byczkiewicz is leaning against Williams and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Williams lands a body punch.
Williams breaks the clinch.
Byczkiewicz moves away from the strike by Williams.
Byczkiewicz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Byczkiewicz fails to land with a series of punches.
Byczkiewicz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Byczkiewicz throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Byczkiewicz stuns Williams with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Byczkiewicz.
Williams looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A punch lands to the side of Byczkiewicz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Byczkiewicz throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Byczkiewicz finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Byczkiewicz catches Williams right on the button with a cross.
Byczkiewicz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Williams has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Williams throws a head kick but Byczkiewicz moves out of range.
Byczkiewicz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Byczkiewicz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Williams is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Williams slips a jab and a cross from Byczkiewicz.
Byczkiewicz jabs Williams right on the nose. Williams blinks but takes it well.
Byczkiewicz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Byczkiewicz looks to clinch
and Williams counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Byczkiewicz tries to bum rush Williams with a series of wild strikes but Williams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Williams flicks out a counter leg kick but Byczkiewicz steps away.
Byczkiewicz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blazej Byczkiewicz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Blazej Byczkiewicz's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Williams lands a jab to the nose.
Byczkiewicz misses with a body shot.
Williams slips a straight right by Byczkiewicz.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Williams! But no joy.
Williams takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Byczkiewicz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Williams counters with a low kick, right behind Byczkiewicz 's knee.
Williams takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Byczkiewicz tries to clinch but Williams moves out of range.
Williams flicks out a counter leg kick but Byczkiewicz steps away.
Byczkiewicz connects with a nice looking jab.
Williams scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Williams.
Byczkiewicz moves forwards but Williams connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Byczkiewicz's shoulder, as Byczkiewicz tries to avoid the shot.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Byczkiewicz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Byczkiewicz darts in and clinches Williams up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Williams.
Byczkiewicz works on Williams's body with a couple of short punches.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Byczkiewicz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Byczkiewicz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Williams to keep the fight standing.
Williams presses Byczkiewicz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Byczkiewicz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Byczkiewicz misses with a punch to the body.
Byczkiewicz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Williams to keep the fight standing.
Byczkiewicz jumps guard but Williams stands there with Byczkiewicz around his waist. Byczkiewicz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blazej Byczkiewicz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williams struggles to land a body shot inside as Byczkiewicz controls his hands.
Byczkiewicz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Williams scores with a nice hook to the head.
Blazej Byczkiewicz's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Byczkiewicz tries to throw a body punch but Williams avoids it by throwing Byczkiewicz back against the cage.
Larry Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byczkiewicz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Byczkiewicz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Byczkiewicz working aggressively here.
Larry Williams seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Byczkiewicz working aggressively here.
Williams lands with a left to the head.
Byczkiewicz misses with the head strike.
Williams is leaning against Byczkiewicz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Williams lands a right hand that snaps the head of Byczkiewicz backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Byczkiewicz.
Byczkiewicz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Williams misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Williams.
Williams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
Williams lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Williams cracks Byczkiewicz with a nice body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Williams.
Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a low kick but Byczkiewicz avoids it.
Williams drops Byczkiewicz with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Byczkiewicz! Williams dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Larry Williams!
A victorious Larry Williams thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Blazej Byczkiewicz stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm trying to bring danger back in to MMA & there are no limits & no laws & I break down every barrier put in front of me till the day I die'.
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