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HFC 57: Ilmarinen vs Lake PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Felix Dupree (ranked 5415 p4p, 24208 weight class) and Paul Hogan (ranked 503 p4p, 536 weight class). Dupree comes to the cage accompanied by Big Game Hunter. Paul Hogan will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Felix Dupree!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Hogan!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogan lands with a right hand.
Dupree has Hogan up against the cage in a clinch.
Dupree softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
I was talking to Dupree's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hogan can't break the clinch.
Hogan is trying to push Dupree away but Dupree has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dupree makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dupree tries to work over Hogan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hogan blocks an uppercut.
Dupree has a couple of punches blocked by Hogan.
Hogan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hogan is trying to force a seperation but Dupree has the dominant position.
Hogan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dupree clinches up against the cage.
Dupree presses Hogan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dupree working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Dupree.
Hogan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dupree lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hogan backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dupree lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dupree lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Dupree.
Dupree lands a hook that snaps the head of Hogan backwards.
Hogan is trying to break the clinch but Dupree has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Hogan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dupree misses with a punch on the inside.
Dupree working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hogan breaks from the clinch.
Hogan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dupree was well out of range. Poor timing from Hogan.
Dupree tries to clinch but Hogan is having none of it.
Hogan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hogan throws out a loose jab but Dupree uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dupree pushes Hogan up against the cage in a clinch.
Hogan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dupree walks away with a smile on his face. Hogan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hogan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good work by Dupree as he checks the leg kick.
Dupree uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hogan.
Dupree slips a jab and a cross from Hogan.
Hogan misses with a few strikes there.
Dupree moves into range and clinches up with Hogan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dupree lands with a left to the head.
Dupree lands a shoulder strike.
Hogan manages to break the clinch.
Paul Hogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan stuns Dupree with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Hogan finds it's way through Dupree's defenses.
Hogan throws a right and a left that Dupree avoids nicely.
Hogan misses with a body shot.
Hogan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hogan swings for the body but Dupree moves out of range.
Hogan lands a glancing blow to the side of Dupree's head.
Jab by Hogan.
Hogan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hogan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dupree walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hogan throws a hook to the side of Dupree's head but Dupree sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hogan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hogan gets tackled into the cage by Dupree. Dupree maintains the clinch.
Dupree throws a punch but it's blocked by Hogan.
Hogan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dupree lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Dupree.
Hogan is looking to break free of the clinch but Dupree has double underhooks.
Dupree swings wildly with an uppercut but Hogan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hogan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dupree has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Dupree.
Dupree throws a punch but it's blocked by Hogan.
Hogan is trying to break free.
Hogan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hogan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hogan is trying to break free.
Hogan is trying to force a seperation but Dupree has the dominant position.
Dupree misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dupree misses with a punch on the inside.
Dupree misses with some punches.
Dupree prevents Hogan from breaking the clinch.
Hogan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dupree tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hogan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hogan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dupree clinches up with Hogan and pushes him back against the cage.
Dupree has a couple of punches blocked by Hogan.
A head punch on the inside from Dupree fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hogan wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Hogan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Hogan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dupree misses with a punch on the inside.
Dupree lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hogan.
Dupree throws a punch but it's blocked by Hogan.
Hogan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dupree tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dupree lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hogan breaks the clinch.
Hogan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dupree.
Hogan lands with a good body shot.
Dupree's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hogan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dupree scrambles back to his feet.
Hogan lands with a good body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hogan dips to his left and cracks Dupree with an uppercut!
Hogan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dupree tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hogan manages to circle out of the way.
Dupree darts in and clinches Hogan up against the cage.
Dupree lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
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 Felix Dupree will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hogan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dupree tries to counter by clinching up but Hogan breaks away and moves out of range.
Dupree doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dupree on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dupree moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dupree's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hogan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dupree scrambles back to his feet.
Hogan with a hook.
Dupree instigates a clinch.
Hogan wants to break free but Dupree has control.
Hogan can't break the clinch.
Dupree misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dupree misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hogan breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dupree looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dupree needs to keep his hands up - Hogan had a free shot at his head there.
Hogan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dupree was well out of range. Poor timing from Hogan.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hogan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupree uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hogan.
Hogan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hogan throws a big shot that misses.
Dupree wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dupree fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dupree moves into the clinch successfully.
Felix Dupree has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hogan is trying to break the clinch but Dupree has him pressed against the cage.
Hogan wants to get back to striking at distance but Dupree won't allow it.
Hogan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dupree tries to clinch but Hogan is having none of it.
Hogan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hogan tests Dupree's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hogan connects with a jab.
Hogan stuns Dupree with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hogan digs a good hook to Dupree's body.
Hogan swats away the attempt to clinch by Dupree.
Some wild striking there from Hogan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dupree takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hogan is looking to break free of the clinch but Dupree has double underhooks.
Dupree has Hogan pressed against the cage, preventing Hogan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hogan breaks from the clinch.
Hogan lands a nice shot that snaps Dupree's head back.
Dupree is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hogan throws a hook to the side of Dupree's head but Dupree sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dupree looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dupree is looking to clinch.
Dupree is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice cross by Hogan.
Hogan clobbers Dupree with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dupree takes one on the button.
Hogan connects with a looping right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan tries for a takedown but Dupree sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Paul Hogan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dupree looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dupree drops his hands momentarily and Hogan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hogan misses the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dupree looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dupree is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hogan connects with an inside leg kick.
Hogan scores with a hook.
Dupree bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hogan with a nice calf kick.
Hogan cracks Dupree with an open hand slap.
Hogan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hogan throws out a counter right but Dupree avoids it with no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dupree tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hogan misses with a hook. Dupree ducked under it nicely.
Hogan throws a lazy right hand but Dupree sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hogan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hogan lands a jab to the 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!
Dupree tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hogan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hogan lands the left hand.
Hogan misses with a double jab.
Dupree is looking to counter the offense by Hogan and move into the clinch.
Hogan scores with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Hogan.
Hogan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dupree's head backwards.
Dupree tries to clinch there but Hogan circles away.
Hogan scores with a jab. Dupree acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dupree gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dupree is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hogan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dupree. Dupree circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hogan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Dupree looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hogan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hogan tests Dupree's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dupree takes one to the chin there.
Hogan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hogan keeps the fight on the outside.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hogan! But no joy.
Dupree walks into a straight right hand from Hogan.
Dupree clinches up with Hogan and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan is trying to force a seperation but Dupree has the dominant position.
Hogan is trying to break the clinch but Dupree has him pressed against the cage.
Hogan wants to get back to striking at distance but Dupree won't allow it.
Hogan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hogan manages to break the clinch.
Dupree tries to clinch up.
Dupree doesn't manage to clinch there - Hogan circles away.
Hogan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dupree.
Dupree is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hogan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupree is looking to clinch but Hogan is avoiding it.
Hogan missing with a left hand there. Dupree was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hogan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hogan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hogan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dupree takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hogan, as that shot connected.
Felix Dupree is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dupree takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dupree keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Hogan.
Dupree tries to close the distance and clinch but Hogan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A cross from Hogan lands.
Dupree tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hogan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Hogan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hogan tests Dupree's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dupree tries to move into range but Hogan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Felix Dupree has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dupree with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hogan to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dupree on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dupree moves in looking to clinch but Hogan pushes him off.
Dupree tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hogan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dupree wants to clinch.
Hogan scores with a sloppy right hand. Dupree should have avoided that one.
Well,Dupree is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Hogan throws a looping overhand right but Dupree ducks down to avoid it.
Dupree tries to close the distance and clinch but Hogan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hogan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dupree's head.
Hogan tries to keep at a distance but Dupree has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hogan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan working hard to break the clinch.
Dupree misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Dupree.
A short right from Dupree on the inside.
A short left from Dupree.
Dupree lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hogan manages to break the clinch.
Hogan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dupree slips a straight right by Hogan.
Dupree wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dupree has Hogan up against the cage in a clinch.
Dupree tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hogan's elbow.
Hogan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dupree misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dupree swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hogan is trying to push Dupree away but Dupree has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dupree pushes Hogan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hogan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hogan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hogan is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dupree makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Dupree scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dupree misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dupree scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hogan is trying to break the clinch but Dupree is controlling him.
Hogan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hogan is trying to force a seperation but Dupree has the dominant position.
Dupree lands a shoulder strike.
Dupree throws a head punch that misses.
Hogan is trying to break the clinch but Dupree is controlling him.
Dupree throws a head punch that misses.
Hogan is looking to break free of the clinch but Dupree has double underhooks.
Hogan wants to break free but Dupree has control.
Hogan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Paul Hogan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dupree lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hogan backwards.
Hogan manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dupree. Hogan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dupree walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hogan lands a nice shot to the body.
Dupree takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Hogan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hogan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Paul Hogan!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Paul Hogan!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Paul Hogan!
Paul Hogan wins by unanimous decision!
Paul Hogan tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
The defeated Felix Dupree had this to say: 'I'm, ow you say, sorry. Next time, I punch im so ard es ears will fall off.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Tucker (ranked 2937 p4p, 2887 weight class) and Ricardo Esponosa (ranked 355 p4p, 351 weight class). Tucker's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ave Maria. Ricardo Esponosa told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jerome Tucker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricardo Esponosa!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Esponosa shoots in but Tucker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tucker just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Esponosa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Esponosa.
Tucker has closed the distance and engaged Esponosa in a clinch.
Esponosa is trying to pull guard but Tucker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tucker breaks the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Esponosa keeps control of Tucker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tucker prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jerome Tucker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Esponosa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esponosa jumps guard but Tucker stands there with Esponosa around his waist. Esponosa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Esponosa tries to pull guard but Tucker won't allow it.
Esponosa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tucker walks away with a smile on his face. Esponosa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tucker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Esponosa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker throws a body kick that misses
and Esponosa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Esponosa.
Tucker isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Esponosa stacks Tucker on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Esponosa!
Esponosa is trying to get an arm triangle but Tucker is defending well.
Esponosa moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Esponosa tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esponosa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tucker, who protects the arm well.
Tucker tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Tucker in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Esponosa has isolated one of Tucker's arms. Tucker looking to fight him off but Esponosa twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricardo Esponosa!
Ricardo Esponosa decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
In defeat, Jerome Tucker stepped up to the mic, saying 'Growing up in my house, my father, who was a Pastor, said that violence was never the answer. Tonight I realised he was right. It was the question. It's always the question.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Gable (ranked 2472 p4p, 2871 weight class) and Olivier Aphone (ranked 317 p4p, 365 weight class). Aphone is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Enjoy the silence. Olivier Aphone will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Gable!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Olivier Aphone!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gable fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Gable backs off Aphone throws a huge counter combo but Gable manages to avoid it all.
Aphone with a hook.
 It looks like Daniel Gable has been cut.
Aphone cracks a nice hook into Gable's ribs.
Aphone scores with a body shot.
Gable uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aphone.
Aphone ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Aphone. Those never looked like landing.
Gable tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aphone swivels and escapes.
Aphone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gable was well out of range. Poor timing from Aphone.
Aphone throws a right hand that Gable ducks under and follows up with a left that Gable also avoids with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Aphone misses the target.
Gable shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Aphone is trying to defend but Gable finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gable is looking for a kimura but Aphone is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gable to get the leverage.
Aphone is looking to escape.
Gable throwing shots but Aphone is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gable wants to control but Aphone is keeping him busy.
Aphone looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gable has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Gable tries to pass the half guard into mount. Aphone knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gable prevents Aphone from standing back up.
Gable is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gable is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aphone doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gable sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aphone defending well though.
Aphone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gable. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Aphone is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gable working Aphone over with strikes.
Gable prevents Aphone from standing back up.
Gable has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gable thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Aphone is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Gable looking to ground and pound but Aphone is blocking nicely.
Aphone is trying to stand.
Gable raining down shots from the mount!
 It looks like Olivier Aphone has been cut.
Aphone is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Gable working away from the top, dropping strikes.
 Aphone is rocked!
That has opened up Olivier Aphone's cut even more.
Aphone tries to buck Gable off but Gable takes his back!
Aphone is still in real trouble! Can Gable finish him?
Aphone trying to get back to his feet but Gable is in full control for now.
Gable is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Aphone with him. Aphone is trying to defend but Gable has an arm under the chin now! Aphone grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Daniel Gable!
An out of breath Daniel Gable thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Olivier Aphone was interviewed post fight and said 'i m done...'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Takedown Mcgee Jr (ranked 2579 p4p, 2685 weight class) and Mehmet Shakaromanov (ranked 333 p4p, 341 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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179
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Takedown Mcgee Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mehmet Shakaromanov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shakaromanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mcgee Jr seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mcgee Jr blocks a jab.
Mcgee Jr ducks under a wild hook from Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov misses with a right hand
and Mcgee Jr counters with a left to the body.
Mcgee Jr throws a body punch but Shakaromanov moves out of range.
Donk. Shakaromanov catches Mcgee Jr right on the button with a cross.
Shakaromanov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Shakaromanov throws the left hand but Mcgee Jr avoids the punch easily.
Mcgee Jr feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mcgee Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shakaromanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Mcgee Jr.
Mcgee Jr slips a jab from Shakaromanov.
Mcgee Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shakaromanov lands a jab to Mcgee Jr's midsection.
Shakaromanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Shakaromanov. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Mcgee Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shakaromanov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick lands for Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mcgee Jr counters by clinching up.
Mcgee Jr has Shakaromanov pressed against the cage.
Shakaromanov takes an elbow to the temple.
Shakaromanov has had enough of the clinch but Mcgee Jr keeps him there for the moment.
Mcgee Jr missing with knees to the body.
Shakaromanov looking to stall.
Mcgee Jr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shakaromanov tries to work over Mcgee Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shakaromanov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mcgee Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shakaromanov's elbow.
I was talking to Mcgee Jr's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mcgee Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mcgee Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mcgee Jr misses with an elbow strike.
Mcgee Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Shakaromanov is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Shakaromanov.
Mcgee Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mcgee Jr tries to throw a body punch but Shakaromanov avoids it by throwing Mcgee Jr back against the cage.
Shakaromanov lands with a right to the head.
Mcgee Jr has Shakaromanov pressed against the cage.
Mcgee Jr holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Shakaromanov avoiding damage as Mcgee Jr throws knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shakaromanov is trying to break the clinch but Mcgee Jr is controlling him.
Shakaromanov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mcgee Jr is breathing heavily.
Mcgee Jr looking to stall.
Shakaromanov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mcgee Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Shakaromanov is blocking nicely.
Shakaromanov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shakaromanov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shakaromanov lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee Jr wants to stall.
Mcgee Jr looks to throw an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shakaromanov.
Mcgee Jr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Shakaromanov manages to break the clinch.
Shakaromanov thumps Mcgee Jr with a low kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov looks to land a combination but Mcgee Jr avoids it well.
Mcgee Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mcgee Jr wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Shakaromanov looks to land a right hand but Mcgee Jr moved out of range.
Shakaromanov lands a big head kick that sends Mcgee Jr tumbling to the mat! Shakaromanov takes a step backwards and waves Mcgee Jr back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Mcgee Jr is rocked!
It looks like Takedown Mcgee Jr has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shakaromanov cracks Mcgee Jr with a left hook right on the temple and Mcgee Jr goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Shakaromanov lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Mcgee Jr is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mehmet Shakaromanov!
Mehmet Shakaromanov tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dragon Li Chai (ranked 2598 p4p, 2034 weight class) and John Smith (ranked 150 p4p, 113 weight class). John Smith is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dragon Li Chai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Smith!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Chai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab lands there for Chai.
A punch combination from Chai misses.
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A low kick from Chai misses
and Smith counters with a single leg into guard. Chai didn't expect that.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chai holds on and takes a little breather.
Smith postures up in Chai's guard and throws a big left but Chai blocks it.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith is stalling in the full guard.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Chai has wrist control.
Chai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
Smith working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Smith trying to move into half guard but instead Chai has managed to sweep!
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
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.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chai manages to get himself to full guard.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Chai has wrist control.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith connects with a couple of short punches.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Chai blocks nicely.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Smith content to stall in guard here.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chai's head.
Smith cracks Chai with a solid left hand.
Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Chai has wrist control.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Smith dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Chai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Chai.
Smith takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chai defends it nicely.
Chai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Chai's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Chai sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Chai!
Smith throwing strikes but Chai manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Smith is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chai controlling the position well.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chai's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is looking to stall here but Chai recovers full guard.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Smith distracts Chai with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smith wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Chai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Smith throws an elbow that misses. Chai uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smith's guard. Nice move by Chai!
Smith pulls Chai in close to prevent any damage.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chai engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith seems keen to control Chai's posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smith throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Smith ducks right into an uppercut from Chai.
Chai looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
Chai looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith checks a low kick from Chai.
Dragon Li Chai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Smith throws a push kick but Chai slaps the foot to one side.
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chai.
Chai takes one on the button.
Chai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smith defending well as Chai loads up on a big left hand.
Chai misses with a two punch combination.
John Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chai.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet.
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 Dragon Li Chai will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chai looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Chai missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chai looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith feints the counter takedown.
Chai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chai listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dragon Li Chai is winning the standup battle so far.
Chai looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith fails to land the takedown.
Smith digs a good hook to Chai's body.
Chai plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai misses with a leg kick.
Smith gets a takedown into half guard.
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!
Smith is keen to just control but Chai is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chai defending well though.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Chai's temple.
Smith takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chai defending well though.
Smith throwing shots but Chai is blocking nicely.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Chai is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smith scores with a couple of nice shots.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith drops an elbow to the side of Chai's head.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working.
Smith seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chai has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Smith is keen to just control but Chai is a slippery customer.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard.
Smith is nestled in close to Chai, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow.
Smith is nestled in close to Chai, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chai wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
Smith trying to control from half guard but Chai is working away.
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throwing shots but Chai is blocking nicely.
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Chai is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Smith working Chai over with strikes.
Dragon Li Chai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
John Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Still in half guard, Smith seems content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for John Smith!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for John Smith!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for John Smith!
John Smith wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giant Benandonner (ranked 1972 p4p, 2748 weight class) and Lucretinaus Olcinius (ranked 237 p4p, 101 weight class). Olcinius has chosen Hired Gun as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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286
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255
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Giant Benandonner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lucretinaus Olcinius!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olcinius takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Lucretinaus Olcinius has been cut.
Olcinius looks to clinch
and Benandonner counters with a three punch combo that has Olcinius backing up. Olcinius nods at Benandonner to acknowledge the strikes.
Olcinius slips under a jab.
Benandonner throws an off balance right hand
and Olcinius counters with an outside leg kick.
Olcinius slips under a jab from Benandonner.
Benandonner misses with a hook. Olcinius ducked under it nicely.
Benandonner on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Olcinius misses with a hook. Benandonner ducked under it nicely.
Benandonner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Olcinius.
Donk. Benandonner catches Olcinius right on the button with a cross.
Benandonner throws an off balance right hand
and Olcinius counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benandonner lands with an overhand left.
Olcinius fails in his attempt to clinch.
Olcinius misses with a body shot
and Benandonner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benandonner misses with a jab to the body
and Olcinius counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Giant Benandonner has been cut.
Benandonner throws an off balance right hand
and Olcinius counters with a nice uppercut.
Olcinius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benandonner.
Olcinius tries to counter with a clinch but Benandonner shakes him off and moves away.
Benandonner scores with a punch to the head.
Benandonner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Benandonner definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Olcinius defending well as Benandonner loads up on a big left hand.
Olcinius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benandonner.
Olcinius blocks a jab.
Benandonner lands with a shot to the body.
Olcinius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Olcinius throws a nice outside leg kick.
Olcinius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benandonner.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benandonner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Olcinius on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Olcinius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Olcinius looks to clinch
and Olcinius takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Benandonner throws a poor cross that misses
and Olcinius moves into the clinch.
Benandonner'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.
Olcinius tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benandonner avoids it.
Olcinius scores a nice knee to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Benandonner takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Olcinius tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benandonner avoids it.
Benandonner avoiding damage as Olcinius throws knees to the body.
Benandonner swings wildly with an uppercut but Olcinius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benandonner is working Olcinius over against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Olcinius obliges.
Benandonner'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.
A short right from Benandonner on the inside.
Benandonner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Olcinius as Benandonner tries to tie him up.
A right hook to the body lands for Benandonner.
Benandonner dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Olcinius looking to throw knees to the head but Benandonner is blocking nicely.
Benandonner avoiding damage as Olcinius throws knees to the body.
Olcinius with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olcinius blocks a body shot from Benandonner.
Benandonner pressing his opponent against the cage.
Olcinius misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benandonner.
Benandonner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Olcinius prevents a body shot from Benandonner.
Olcinius tries to land knees in the clinch but Benandonner avoids the damage to the body.
Benandonner lands a shoulder strike.
Benandonner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Olcinius blocks a body shot from Benandonner.
Olcinius tries to land a knee to the head but Benandonner blocks with his arms.
Benandonner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Benandonner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A bit of stalling here from Benandonner.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giant Benandonner dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Benandonner misses with a body punch
and Olcinius counters with a low kick, right behind Benandonner 's knee.
Giant Benandonner is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Olcinius. Benandonner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Olcinius tries a head kick but it misses.
Benandonner misses with a hook
and Olcinius counters with a head kick.
Benandonner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Olcinius manages to avoid it.
Benandonner misses with a lunging right hand
and Olcinius counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Olcinius looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Giant Benandonner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benandonner scores with a hook to the body. Olcinius takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benandonner misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Olcinius counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Benandonner misses.
Benandonner throws a hook to the side of Olcinius's head but Olcinius sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Olcinius connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olcinius takes one to the chin there.
Olcinius slips a straight right by Benandonner.
Benandonner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Olcinius.
Benandonner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Olcinius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Benandonner misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Benandonner misses its intended target.
Benandonner connects with a nice looking jab.
Benandonner is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Benandonner throws an overhand right that lands on Olcinius's shoulder, as Olcinius tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Benandonner misses.
Benandonner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benandonner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Olcinius momentarily.
A jab from Olcinius finds it's way through Benandonner's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benandonner throws a hook to the side of Olcinius's head but Olcinius sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Benandonner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Olcinius appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Benandonner misses with a wild body shot.
Olcinius connects with an inside leg kick.
Benandonner missing with a left hand there. Olcinius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benandonner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benandonner. Olcinius does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Benandonner misses.
Olcinius follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Olcinius swings widly with a right hand
and Olcinius takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benandonner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Olcinius.
Olcinius wants to clinch.
Benandonner throwing a counter right hand but Olcinius manages to avoid it.
Benandonner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Olcinius on the side of the head.
Olcinius throws a nice outside leg kick.
Benandonner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Benandonner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Olcinius counters by clinching up.
Benandonner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Olcinius tries to land knees in the clinch but Benandonner avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benandonner managing to block the knees to the body from Olcinius.
Olcinius tries a knee to the head but Benandonner blocks it.
Benandonner managing to block the knees to the body from Olcinius.
A bit of stalling here from Benandonner.
Benandonner stalling against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Benandonner lands a left hand.
Benandonner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lucretinaus Olcinius seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Olcinius tries to land a knee to the head but Benandonner blocks with his arms.
Olcinius with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Olcinius misses with a knee to the head.
Benandonner misses with a body punch.
Olcinius with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benandonner has Olcinius pressed against the cage.
Olcinius using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Benandonner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
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 Giant Benandonner will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Benandonner gets tackled into the cage by Olcinius. Olcinius maintains the clinch.
Olcinius unloads a knee to the mid-section. Benandonner lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short right from Benandonner on the inside.
Benandonner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Benandonner is stalling here.
Benandonner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Olcinius throws a knee to the head but misses.
Olcinius tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benandonner avoids it.
Benandonner taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olcinius tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Benandonner stalling against the cage.
Benandonner is pushing Olcinius up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olcinius misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benandonner.
Olcinius misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benandonner.
Olcinius missing with knees to the body.
Olcinius trying to land knees to the body.
Olcinius prevents a body shot from Benandonner.
Olcinius with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Olcinius putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Benandonner in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Olcinius misses with a knee strike.
Benandonner tries to break the clinch but Olcinius is controlling the position.
Benandonner breaks the clinch.
Benandonner digs a good hook to Olcinius's body.
Benandonner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Olcinius.
Lucretinaus Olcinius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olcinius feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Benandonners jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Benandonner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Benandonner looks to score with a jab to the body but Olcinius is just out of range.
Olcinius with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Benandonner to score with a decent uppercut.
Olcinius is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benandonner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Benandonner misses with a wild body shot.
Olcinius moves in looking to clinch but Benandonner pushes him off.
Nice shot lands for Benandonner.
Benandonner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Benandonner tests Olcinius's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benandonner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Benandonner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Benandonner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Olcinius can do to turn this around?
Benandonner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Olcinius moves away.
Benandonner throws a body shot but no joy.
Benandonner throws the left hand but Olcinius avoids the punch easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Olcinius.
Olcinius takes a jab right on the kisser.
Benandonner misses with a looping right.
Benandonner looks to score with a jab to the body but Olcinius is just out of range.
Olcinius feints a counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olcinius bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benandonner throws a shot from downtown. Olcinius moves away and avoids it.
Donk. Benandonner catches Olcinius right on the button with a cross.
Benandonner clobbers Olcinius with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Benandonner misses with a body shot.
Benandonner backing away here, and Olcinius unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Benandonner misses with a hook.
Olcinius looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Olcinius slips a straight right by Benandonner.
Olcinius throws a head kick that Benandonner semi-blocks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benandonner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Olcinius doesn't seem bothered though.
Olcinius takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Olcinius moves out of range as Benandonner strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giant Benandonner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Benandonner, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Giant Benandonner!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Giant Benandonner!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Giant Benandonner!
Giant Benandonner wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Giant Benandonner thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jake Wood (ranked 2002 p4p, 2935 weight class) and Nimjal Configuracion (ranked 112 p4p, 164 weight class). Wood comes to the cage accompanied by Many Men - 50 Cent. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Wood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nimjal Configuracion!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wood misses the jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wood.
Configuracion closes the distance and pushes Wood back into the cage.
Wood has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Configuracion regains guard immediately.
Wood trying to control but Configuracion is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood is really struggling to control Configuracion but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Configuracion is trying to keep Wood in close.
Configuracion seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Configuracion is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wood trying to control but Configuracion is working from the bottom.
Wood wants to pass the guard but Configuracion is keeping the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Wood drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Configuracion keeping moving, preventing Wood from controlling successfully.
Wood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Configuracion keeping moving, preventing Wood from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wood accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wood is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wood might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wood postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Configuracion keeping moving, preventing Wood from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Wood looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Configuracion tries to clinch up but Wood circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Wood with that takedown attempt.
Wood shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Configuracion defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Wood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Configuracion stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Configuracion wants it to stay on the feet.
Wood shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Configuracion sprawls well. Configuracion wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wood gets slowly back to his feet.
Configuracion forces Wood back against the cage and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wood fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Configuracion misses with an elbow over the top.
Configuracion misses with an elbow over the top.
Wood blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Configuracion throws an elbow but misses.
Wood blocks an elbow strike.
Configuracion looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wood is working for takedown but Configuracion is calmly controlling the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wood tries to pull guard but Configuracion forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Configuracion pushes off an throws an elbow but Wood leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Configuracion creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Configuracion misses with an elbow over the top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nimjal Configuracion 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.
Configuracion tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wood swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Configuracion clinches up against the cage.
Configuracion looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Configuracion throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wood avoids the elbow strike from Configuracion, against the cage.
Wood gets control of Configuracion's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wood will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wood looking for a triangle here. Configuracion is fighting it but it looks tight! Wood pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Configuracion is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jake Wood!
After the fight, Jake Wood was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carson Justice (ranked 1094 p4p, 1709 weight class) and Jacob Handler (ranked 160 p4p, 235 weight class). Carson Justice has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carson Justice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacob Handler!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Justice drags the fight down to the ground.
Handler is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Justice is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Justice has escaped and now he's on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Handler wants to sweep but no luck.
Justice engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Handler has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Justice is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Handler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handler is looking to regain half guard here but Justice keeps moving and retains side control.
Justice gets to mount! Handler was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handler tries to improve his position but instead Justice has taken his back!
Justice is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Justice continues to stall.
Handler is really stuck here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Handler is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handler is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Justice controlling the position well here. Handler rolled but Justice kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Justice doesn't have the hooks in and Handler manages to turn into his guard.
Justice is trying to control the position but Handler postures up.
Justice bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Handler's guard.
Justice is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Justice preventing the sweep.
Our spies down at at Canadian Combat Academy inform us that Handler has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Handler has his foot on Justice's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Justice works his way back into a safe position though.
Handler wants to get back to his feet but Justice is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handler looking for a sweep. Not yet Handler, not yet.
Handler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Justice defends well.
Justice is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Justice sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Handler's guard.
Justice is controlling the pace.
Justice is trying to control. Handler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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.
Handler manages to get to full guard.
Handler wants to stand up but Justice is controlling him.
Justice 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.
Justice looking to pass the guard.
Justice is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Justice forces his way into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carson Justice dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Handler loads up on a big right hand but Justice slips the punch.
Handler throws a series of punches but Justice moves out of range.
Justice takes the fight into the clinch.
Justice tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Handler smiles and moves away.
Justice uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Handler.
Handler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Justice.
Handler decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Justice trying to hold on to Handler's head to control him but Handler postures up.
Justice gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handler is in close to Justice's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Justice throws his legs up looking for a submission but Handler uses it to pass to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handler working away.
Handler lands a few punches from side control.
Justice is working to avoid the ground and pound but Handler connects with a decent elbow.
Handler in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Handler is working Justice over with some ground and pound from side control.
Justice is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Handler off and has taken his back!
Handler breaks Justice's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Justice pushes a forearm under Handler's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Handler is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carson Justice!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anton Ilmarinen (ranked 972 p4p, 2188 weight class) and Cody Lake (ranked 136 p4p, 283 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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anton Ilmarinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cody Lake!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ilmarinen gets a clinch.
Ilmarinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ilmarinen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ilmarinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lake backwards.
Ilmarinen pushes Lake back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ilmarinen tightens his grip and picks Lake up, before dumping him to the ground. Lake manages to land in guard.
Ilmarinen stops Lake from standing up.
Ilmarinen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lake's head.
Ilmarinen stops Lake from standing up.
Lake is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Ilmarinen throws a big elbow that misses.
Ilmarinen trying to control but Lake is working from the bottom.
Ilmarinen throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilmarinen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ilmarinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lake working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ilmarinen.
Lake really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ilmarinen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ilmarinen stops Lake from standing up.
Ilmarinen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lake's head.
Lake wants to stand up but Ilmarinen is controlling him.
Ilmarinen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lake can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lake preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ilmarinen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lake wants to stand up but Ilmarinen is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ilmarinen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ilmarinen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lake preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ilmarinen throwing strikes but missing.
Ilmarinen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lake works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ilmarinen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ilmarinen throwing strikes from guard but Lake blocks nicely.
Ilmarinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lake avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ilmarinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ilmarinen throws a big right hand that misses.
Ilmarinen looking to sit in guard and control but Lake gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ilmarinen trying to keep a closed guard but Lake is proving a slippery customer.
Lake must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ilmarinen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ilmarinen trying to control the position.
Lake wants to stand but Ilmarinen is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ilmarinen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ilmarinen trying to strike off his back.
Ilmarinen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lake misses with a hook.
Lake looks to land a combination. Ilmarinen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Anton Ilmarinen has been cut.
Lake jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lake scores with a jab. Ilmarinen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lake misses the shot to the body.
Ilmarinen takes a swing at Lake's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Ilmarinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anton Ilmarinen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lake scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ilmarinen doesn't seem bothered though.
Ilmarinen misses with a jab to the body
letting Lake counter with a right hand.
Ilmarinen throws a right hand that misses
letting Lake counter with a right hand.
Ilmarinen is rocked!
Ilmarinen slips under a jab.
Ilmarinen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Decent striking displayed by Lake there.
Oh Ilmarinen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lake slaps away a takedown attempt from Ilmarinen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ilmarinen seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen throws a right hand that Lake ducks under and follows up with a left that Lake also avoids with ease.
Lake looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lake is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lake tries to kick Ilmarinen off but Ilmarinen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lake on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ilmarinen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ilmarinen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lake defending well though.
Still in half guard, Ilmarinen seems content to control.
Lake felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ilmarinen trying to control from half guard but Lake is working away.
Lake keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ilmarinen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ilmarinen trying to control from Lake's half guard. Lake has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ilmarinen wants to control from the top but Lake keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ilmarinen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ilmarinen throws a big right hand that misses.
Ilmarinen distracts Lake with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lake working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ilmarinen.
Lake is looking to stand back up but Ilmarinen counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Lake.
Ilmarinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lake can do to turn this around?
Lake is refusing to be controlled, as Ilmarinen sits in half guard.
Ilmarinen thows a huge punch but Lake dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ilmarinen wants to take a breather but Lake is having none of it.
Lake wants to get back to his feet.
Ilmarinen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ilmarinen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ilmarinen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ilmarinen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ilmarinen works his way into side control.
Ilmarinen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen prevents Lake from escaping the position.
Ilmarinen working the ground and pound from side control.
Ilmarinen misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ilmarinen is chipping away with strikes.
Lake wants to get back to his feet.
Ilmarinen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ilmarinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lake keeps working.
Lake wants to get back to his feet.
Ilmarinen controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Ilmarinen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anton Ilmarinen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ilmarinen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ilmarinen misses the jab.
Lake looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lake swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ilmarinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lake.
Lake cracks Ilmarinen with an open hand slap.
Jab from Lake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lake.
Lake misses with a lunging right hand
and Ilmarinen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lake won't be happy with that.
Lake is not content to let Ilmarinen control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Check out the look on Ilmarinen's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lake tries to escape but Ilmarinen is in control.
Ilmarinen moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Lake takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Lake throws Ilmarinen to one side and escapes!
Lake works the jab nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lake lands a glancing blow to the side of Ilmarinen's head.
Lake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ilmarinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Lake looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ilmarinen moves away from the strike by Lake.
Ilmarinen looks to land a right hand but Lake moved out of range.
Ilmarinen has a takedown stuffed.
Lake might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lake misses with an uppercut
and Ilmarinen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ilmarinen throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ilmarinen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lake has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ilmarinen has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circling - Lake throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ilmarinen cracks Lake with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ilmarinen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lake circles away quickly and effectively.
Lake rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ilmarinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lake! But no joy.
Lake loads up on a big right hand but Ilmarinen slips the punch.
Lake stuffs the takedown.
Cody Lake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Ilmarinen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lake takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lake swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Ilmarinen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lake wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ilmarinen manages to pass to side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ilmarinen is trying to control. Lake wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ilmarinen working the head and body with strikes.
Anton Ilmarinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lake on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ilmarinen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ilmarinen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Anton Ilmarinen.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ilmarinen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Anton Ilmarinen!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Anton Ilmarinen!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Anton Ilmarinen!
Anton Ilmarinen wins by unanimous decision!
Anton Ilmarinen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Cody Lake had this to say: 'Sometimes I have a bad night. It happens. I’m always here to impress and i’ll be back very soon.'.
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