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MMAHKI 16 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Dawkins (ranked 5463 p4p, 24235 weight class) and Eddy Moura (ranked 373 p4p, 403 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jerome Dawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eddy Moura!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moura shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dawkins as he avoids it easily.
No luck for Dawkins with that takedown attempt.
Moura tries a head kick but it misses.
As Moura tries to get set, Dawkins tries to push him back and clinch up but Moura manages to avoid the attempt.
Dawkins moves into range and clinches up with Moura.
Dawkins stalls.
Dawkins controlling the action here for a moment.
Dawkins jumps into guard, dragging Moura to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moura trying to control the position from guard on top but Dawkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dawkins is looking to stand up but Moura isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawkins working for a triangle but Moura defends it easily.
Dawkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Moura.
Dawkins working for a triangle but Moura defends it easily.
Moura wants to control from the top but Dawkins keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Moura told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dawkins holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dawkins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Moura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dawkins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Moura wants to stall.
Dawkins dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Moura misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins breaks the clinch.
Moura has a takedown stuffed.
Moura slaps away a takedown attempt from Dawkins, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dawkins gets caught napping as Moura dives in and scores a takedown. Dawkins manages to retain guard.
Dawkins is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Moura presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Dawkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moura tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dawkins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Moura somewhat.
Jerome Dawkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddy Moura.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moura shoots and misses
and Dawkins moves into the clinch.
Moura tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dawkins smiles and moves away.
Moura tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dawkins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Moura somewhat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dawkins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moura is fending him off so far but Dawkins persists. Nope, Moura circles away and we're back to standing.
Dawkins darts in looking for a takedown but Moura gets double underhooks and turns Dawkins into the cage.
Dawkins wants to take the fight to the mat but Moura manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Moura stops a takedown attempt from Dawkins.
Moura jumps guard and drags Dawkins to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moura is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Moura controls Dawkins momentarily but Dawkins frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Dawkins dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dawkins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dawkins shoots in for a takedown but Moura shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Moura tries to clinch up.
Dawkins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Moura counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Dawkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moura tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dawkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dawkins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dawkins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Moura's waist but Moura gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dawkins off to one side.
Moura looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dawkins leaning against his opponent.
Dawkins tries to pull guard but Moura forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moura fails to pull guard.
Dawkins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Moura's efforts to push away.
Dawkins tries to land knees in the clinch but Moura avoids the damage to the body.
Dawkins pulls Moura into guard.
Dawkins is looking for a triangle here but Moura uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Dawkins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moura on the ground.
Dawkins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Moura wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jerome Dawkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Moura wants to control but Dawkins is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moura has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dawkins!
Moura prevents Dawkins from getting the reversal.
Moura in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Moura trying to control but Dawkins is having none of it.
Dawkins is trying to reverse the position but instead Moura has taken his back - oops!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moura controlling well, preventing Dawkins from escaping the position.
Dawkins looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Dawkins is trying to break free.
Dawkins is working hard here to advance position.
Moura throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Moura keeps control of the position as Dawkins tries to break free.
Moura lands with a hammerfist to the side of Dawkins's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins trying to control the hands but Moura won't let him.
Moura is looking to control Dawkins but Dawkins is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Moura missing with punches from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moura has his arm under Dawkins's chin here. Game over son! Moura squeezes tightly and Dawkins is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eddy Moura!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lothar Matthaus (ranked 24583 p4p, 4740 weight class) and Albert Loki (ranked 575 p4p, 496 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lothar Matthaus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Albert Loki!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthaus throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Loki counter with a right hand.
 It looks like Lothar Matthaus has been cut.
Matthaus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Loki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Matthaus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lothar Matthaus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matthaus scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matthaus. Loki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Loki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Loki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matthaus.
Matthaus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loki manages to avoid it.
Loki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
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!
Loki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matthaus.
Matthaus wants to clinch
and Loki counters with a right hand to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Loki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matthaus backwards.
Loki taking a breather.
Matthaus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Loki backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Loki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Matthaus or not.
Loki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Loki lands a body punch.
Loki lands a nice uppercut.
Loki holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Loki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Loki is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Loki.
Matthaus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matthaus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matthaus throws a punch but it's blocked by Loki.
Loki scores with a shot to the side of Matthaus's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Loki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Loki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Loki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Loki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loki has Matthaus pushed against the cage.
Matthaus scores with a shot to the side of Loki's head.
Loki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Matthaus or not.
Matthaus trying to control the position but instead, Loki has worked for underhooks and has pushed Matthaus into the cage.
Loki lands a left hand.
Loki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Loki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matthaus throws a head punch that misses.
Matthaus looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Loki lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Matthaus.
Matthaus swings wildly with an uppercut but Loki uses good head movement to avoid it.
A bit of stalling here from Loki.
Loki is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A shot in the inside from Matthaus.
Loki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matthaus backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Loki as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Loki.
Matthaus working aggressively here.
Matthaus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Matthaus misses with the head strike.
Matthaus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Loki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Loki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Loki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matthaus digs a right hand into Loki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Loki's gas tank.
Matthaus misses with some punches.
Matthaus misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Matthaus fails to land.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Loki takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Loki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Matthaus misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Matthaus.
Loki prevents a body shot from Matthaus.
Loki has Matthaus pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Loki blocks an uppercut.
Loki is stalling here.
Matthaus lands a body shot.
Loki is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Matthaus blocking some punches.
Matthaus lands a body punch.
Loki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Matthaus misses with the head strike.
Loki scores with a shot to the side of Matthaus's head.
Matthaus blocks an uppercut.
Loki scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Loki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Loki prevents a body shot from Matthaus.
Loki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
 Matthaus is rocked!
Loki blocks an uppercut.
Oh Matthaus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Loki stalling.
Matthaus seems to have got his legs back now.
Loki is struggling to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Loki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lothar Matthaus's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Matthaus swings widly with a right hand
and Loki counters with a thumping low kick.
Loki steps in with a hook that catches Matthaus right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Loki follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Matthaus looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Albert Loki!
Albert Loki seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Raujon (ranked 4594 p4p, 3947 weight class) and Suydas Kimsh (ranked 466 p4p, 444 weight class). Suydas Kimsh has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mauricio Raujon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Suydas Kimsh!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raujon stuffs the takedown attempt from Kimsh. Kimsh gets slowly back to his feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kimsh has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Raujon looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Kimsh fails to land the takedown.
Kimsh gets a takedown into half guard.
Kimsh content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimsh uses his free foot to push down on Raujon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Raujon.
Kimsh controlling from the full mount.
Raujon has left one of his arms exposed and Kimsh doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Raujon screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Suydas Kimsh!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yuvaraj Hallstro (ranked 5047 p4p, 2954 weight class) and Cheyenne Devan (ranked 507 p4p, 370 weight class). Devan is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by La Crl x Louis - À la fête. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Powerful takedowns
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yuvaraj Hallstro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Cheyenne Devan!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Devan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Devan.
Hallstro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Devan lunges at Hallstro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hallstro's hand.
Hallstro misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Devan to counter with a crisp jab.
Devan's coach down at London MMA Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Devan's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hallstro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Devan leaves Hallstro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallstro throws a predictable looking body shot
and Devan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Devan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hallstro counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallstro is trying to get an arm triangle but Devan is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Devan tries to bench press Hallstro off him but Hallstro keeps the position.
Hallstro has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Devan wants to hold on but Hallstro pushes him away.
Hallstro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hallstro working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Devan turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Hallstro off and cradles Devan's limp body as Hallstro celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Yuvaraj Hallstro!
Yuvaraj Hallstro very nearly forgot to thank Neon Zombie amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ruben Firot (ranked 3010 p4p, 4381 weight class) and Keanu Landron (ranked 375 p4p, 487 weight class). Firot's entrance music is Cano De Cali - Mi Momento. A fine choice. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ruben Firot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keanu Landron!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Firot misses with a wild body shot.
Firot closes the distance and clinches.
Firot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Firot throws a punch but it's blocked by Landron.
Landron pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Landron takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Landron pushes Firot away with a front kick.
Landron scores with a head kick.
Firot takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Landron throws a head kick that misses.
Firot wants to clinch up but Landron keeps it at a distance.
Firot tries to clinch up but Landron circles away and keeps his distance.
Landron listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Landron scores with a sloppy right hand. Firot should have avoided that one.
Landron fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Firot scores with a jab.
Landron connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landron keeps the fight on the outside.
Landron keeps the fight on the outside.
Landron throws out a counter right but Firot avoids it with no problem.
Firot wants to clinch but Landron slips to the side
and Landron counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Landron lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Landron lands a head shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Landron. That's going to slow Firot down.
Firot tries to clinch there but Landron circles away.
Landron lands a nice shot to the body.
Firot has managed to clinch.
Landron blocks an uppercut.
Landron is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Firot doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Firot lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Firot misses with a punch to the body.
Landron breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Landron lands with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Firot looks to clinch
and Landron counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Landron lands a nice looking kick to the body. Firot takes a step back to recover.
Firot tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Landron manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Landron swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Firot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Landron lands a jab to Firot's midsection.
Landron with a hook.
Firot is looking to clinch but Landron is avoiding it.
Landron has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Firot looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Landron throws a fast counter high kick but Firot manages to duck under it in time.
Firot misses with a right hand
and Landron counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Firot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Landron connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice shot lands for Landron.
Firot chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Landron can pounce on him.
Firot tries to clinch but Landron moves away
and Landron counters with a stiff right hand.
Firot avoids the head kick by Landron.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Landron as he connects with a hook.
Landron scores with the left hand. Firot knows he should have avoided that one.
Firot shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Landron lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Landron misses with a series of wild punches.
Firot drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Firot throws a big shot that misses.
Firot throws a looping overhand right but Landron ducks down to avoid it.
Landron pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Firot changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Landron tries to avoid it but Firot manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Landron to the ground. Landron escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Landron steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Landron scores with a head kick. Firot tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Firot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Firot tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Landron paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Landron throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landron swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Firot.
Nice uppercut lands for Landron. That snapped Firot's head back.
Firot just misses with a punch to the body.
Firot tries to close the distance and clinch but Landron swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Landron keeps the fight on the outside.
Landron throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Landron pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Landron cracks Firot with an open hand slap.
Nice shot lands for Landron.
Firot takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Firot is looking to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Firot gets a clinch.
Landron pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Firot goes for a double leg but Landron avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Landron continues to drive forward.
Firot stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keanu Landron dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Firot doesn't manage to clinch there - Landron circles away.
Jab, jab by Landron - just one landing.
Landron scores with a nice strike.
Landron dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Firot works the jab nicely.
Firot looks to clinch
and Landron cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Landron lands with an overhand left.
Landron fakes the leg kick and cracks Firot in the body.
Landron misses with a double jab.
Landron is looking to slow Firot down with leg kicks.
Landron lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Firot swings for the body but Landron moves out of range.
Landron throws a sloppy head kick and Firot moves out of range easily.
Firot tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Landron paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Landron scores with a nice body kick.
Firot tries to clinch up but Landron circles away and keeps his distance.
Keanu Landron seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Firot moves to clinch but Landron breaks away
and Landron counters with a nice body shot.
Landron moves into range and connects with a jab.
Firot misses with a looping left.
Landron lands a jab to the nose.
Firot tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Landron connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Firot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Landron moves away.
Firot has taken the fight to the clinch.
Landron breaks from the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Landron 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Landron throws a head kick that misses.
Firot wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Firot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Landron. Those never looked like landing.
Landron connects with a crisp jab.
Firot looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Landron scores with a one two! Firot had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landron cracks Firot with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Landron misses with a head kick.
Landron ducks under a wild hook from Firot.
Landron looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Firot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Firot throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Firot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Landron has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Landron fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Firot wants to clinch up but Landron keeps it at a distance.
Landron throws a head kick that Firot semi-blocks.
Firot throws a poor cross that misses
and Landron counters with a big head kick but Firot shrugs it off.
Firot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Landron.
Landron steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Landron scores with a head kick.
Firot has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Landron finds it's way round the side to connect with Firot's head.
Landron connects with a jab.
Firot takes a swing at Landron's ribcage but misses.
Landron lands a head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Firot moves in looking to clinch but Landron pushes him off.
Landron connects with the punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Landron. That snapped Firot's head back.
The fight stays on the outside here - Firot looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ruben Firot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Landron.
Firot fails in his attempt to clinch.
Firot fails with an attempt to clinch.
Crunch! Landron slams his shin into Firot's torso.
Some wild striking there from Landron.
Firot throws a hook but Landron avoids it easily.
Firot takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Landron lands with an uppercut that bounces Firot off the cage and back into range.
Firot looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landron scores with the left hand. Firot knows he should have avoided that one.
Landron lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Firot tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Landron paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Landron is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Firot with a body shot.
Firot is looking to clinch.
Landron has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Firot finds it's way round the side to connect with Landron's head.
Landron catches Firot with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Firot walks into a jab.
Firot takes one to the chin there.
Firot throws a right hand that misses
and Landron counters with a left to the body.
Landron moves away from the strike by Firot.
Landron is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Firot takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Landron lands a head kick. Firot smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Landron throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Landron tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheers as Landron lands an impressive looking overhand right. Firot doesn't seem phased though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keanu Landron showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Firot avoids the head kick by Landron.
Firot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Firot throws a jab when Landron was well out of range.
Firot misses with a hook
and Landron counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Firot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Firot is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Landron follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Landron feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Firots jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Firot crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Landron - the referee stops the clock and Firot gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Landron. Firot manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Landron.
Firot fails in his attempt to clinch.
Firot misses with a hook to the body
and Landron connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Firot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Landron.
Landron circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Firot tries to clinch up
and Landron counters with a straight right hand.
Firot ducks right into an uppercut from Landron.
Landron swats away the attempt to clinch by Firot.
It seemed like Landron was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Landron throws a right and a left that Firot avoids nicely.
Firot throws out a loose jab but Landron uses good head movement to avoid it.
Landron thinks about the counter body kick.
Firot throws a big shot that misses.
Firot will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Firot has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Landron.
Firot lands with a shot to the body.
Firot misses with a looping right.
A combination from Landron does no damage.
Landron delivers a nice body kick.
Landron connects with a high kick.
Ruben Firot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landron clobbers Firot with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by Landron.
Landron getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Landron misses with a few strikes there.
Firot darts in trying to clinch
and Landron counters with a left to the body.
Firot wants to clinch.
Landron swats away the attempt to clinch by Firot.
Landron shapes to counter with a head kick.
Firot instigates a clinch.
Firot has a couple of punches blocked by Landron.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Firot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Landron uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Firot.
Landron connects with a body shot.
A shot to the body from Firot misses
and Landron connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Landron throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Landron scores with a head kick. Firot tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Landron lands a jab-cross combination.
Landron connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Firot's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Landron connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Firot scrambles back to his feet.
Landron lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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!
Firot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Firot takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A low kick lands for Landron.
Firot is looking to clinch but Landron is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Firot tries to clinch but Landron moves out of range.
Landron uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Firot.
Firot throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Landron cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Landron throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Firot.
Landron connects with a crisp jab.
Firot takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Landron connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Firot momentarily.
Firot misses with a hook
and Landron counters with a nice body shot.
Firot takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Firot is rocked!
Firot throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Landron on the side of the head.
Landron throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Firot.
Oh Firot is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Landron scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Keanu Landron is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Landron throws a nice head kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
Keanu Landron comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Landron winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keanu Landron!
Keanu Landron seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Ruben Firot was interviewed post fight and said 'No regrets, no tears, no quit.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malig Mferi (ranked 3218 p4p, 2849 weight class) and Javier Lorenzo (ranked 360 p4p, 323 weight class). Lorenzo has chosen Giorno's theme - flamenco cover as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Malig Mferi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Javier Lorenzo!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lorenzo throws a hook to the side of Mferi's head but Mferi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mferi missing with a left hand there. Lorenzo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lorenzo feints a counter leg kick.
Mferi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lorenzo, pushing him back against the cage.
Mferi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lorenzo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Mferi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mferi misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mferi.
Lorenzo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mferi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mferi tries a body shot but Lorenzo blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mferi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mferi drops Lorenzo onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Lorenzo is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
 Lorenzo is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mferi lands a left hand.
Lorenzo is still on wobbly legs! Can Mferi finish him?
Lorenzo blocks an uppercut.
Lorenzo seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mferi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lorenzo tries to stall but Mferi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mferi misses with the head strike.
Lorenzo taking a breather.
Lorenzo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mferi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Mferi as the two fighters clinch.
Mferi misses with a punch on the inside.
Lorenzo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mferi has Lorenzo pressed against the cage.
Mferi slowing the pace effectively.
Lorenzo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzo wants to get back to striking at distance but Mferi won't allow it.
Mferi lands with a light punch inside.
 It looks like Javier Lorenzo has been cut.
Mferi drops Lorenzo onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Lorenzo is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mferi struggles to land a body shot inside as Lorenzo controls his hands.
Mferi drops Lorenzo onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Lorenzo is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Mferi lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Lorenzo to his knees! Mferi keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malig Mferi!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Diogo Martins (ranked 2501 p4p, 4935 weight class) and Kangaroo Jack (ranked 238 p4p, 355 weight class). Martins comes into the arena with Monte Tiene Garabato blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Diogo Martins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kangaroo Jack!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jack tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Martins is able to avoid easily.
Martins misses with a kick to the body
and Jack counters with a stiff right hand.
Martins clinches.
Jack avoids a wild elbow strike from Martins.
Martins lands a damaging elbow.
Martins wants the takedown. Jack is fighting it off but Martins persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jack's guard against the cage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Martins forces his way into half guard.
Jack is looking to escape.
Jack trying to control but Martins postures up.
Jack preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Martins has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Jack looking for submissions off his back.
Martins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jack keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack blocking the ground and pound attempt from Martins.
Jack tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Martins manages to move to mount!
Martins unloads with some shots from mount but Jack bucks and avoids them well.
Jack trying desperately to get to his feet.
Martins controlling the position easily from mount.
Jack is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Martins has taken his back!
Jack is trying to get back to his feet but Martins has full control of the position and if anything, Jack has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Jack trying to control the hands but Martins won't let him.
Martins struggling to keep hold of the position.
Martins controlling the position well here. Jack rolled but Martins kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jack trying to control the hands but Martins breaks the grip.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
What can Jack do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Martins patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Jack wants to get back to his feet.
Jack 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.
Martins missing with punches from the back.
Jack is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Martins has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Jack has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Jack is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martins missing with punches from the back.
Jack trying to get back to his feet but Martins is in full control for now.
Martins is looking for the choke from the back position but Jack is controlling his hands well.
Jack defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Jack really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Martins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Martins controlling well, preventing Jack from escaping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martins throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Jack is trying to defend against the choke here but Martins has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Martins Tightens the hold and Jack taps out furiously! Martins displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Diogo Martins!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Cobb (ranked 2388 p4p, 2731 weight class) and Snorri Skarphedinsson (ranked 298 p4p, 343 weight class). Billy Cobb has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Cobb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Snorri Skarphedinsson!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobb missing with a left hand there. Skarphedinsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cobb scores with a jab to the jaw.
Skarphedinsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Skarphedinsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Skarphedinsson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Donk. Cobb catches Skarphedinsson right on the button with a cross.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cobb slips a jab and a cross from Skarphedinsson.
Cobb tests Skarphedinsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circling - Skarphedinsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good shot there by Cobb.
Cobb fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Cobb.
Skarphedinsson connects with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skarphedinsson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cobb moves out of range of the body kick from Skarphedinsson.
Cobb lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cobb.
Billy Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobb slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Skarphedinsson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cobb bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cobb with a jab.
A clash of legs there as Cobb blocks the low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skarphedinsson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cobb dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skarphedinsson swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb connects with a jab.
Skarphedinsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cobb works the jab nicely.
Cobb lands with an overhand left.
Cobb lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Skarphedinsson ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Cobb cracks a nice hook into Skarphedinsson's ribs.
Cobb fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cobb is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cobb takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cobb tries a head kick but it misses.
Skarphedinsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cobb is looking to counter punch.
Skarphedinsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Skarphedinsson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cobb connects with a body shot.
Skarphedinsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cobb scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cobb lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Skarphedinsson just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skarphedinsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobb manages to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cobb darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Skarphedinsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Skarphedinsson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cobb tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cobb pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Skarphedinsson back to the cage. Cobb follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cobb lands a two punch combo.
Cobb throws a good cross that connects.
Skarphedinsson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Skarphedinsson blocks a jab.
Cobb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skarphedinsson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Skarphedinsson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Skarphedinsson looks to throw the jab but Cobb is out of range.
Cobb dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Skarphedinsson. That did some damage!
Skarphedinsson takes one to the chin there.
Cobb looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Skarphedinsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cobb.
Cobb tests Skarphedinsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cobb throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Skarphedinsson on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skarphedinsson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cobb dips to his left and cracks Skarphedinsson with an uppercut!
Skarphedinsson throws a right and a left that Cobb avoids nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Cobb as he connects with a hook.
Cobb fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Skarphedinsson.
Skarphedinsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobb was well out of range. Poor timing from Skarphedinsson.
Cobb misses with a two punch combination.
Skarphedinsson throws a sloppy head kick and Cobb moves out of range easily.
Cobb misses with a two punch combination.
Skarphedinsson thuds his shin into the meat of Cobb's side.
Cobb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobb lands a nice shot to the body.
Cobb keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Skarphedinsson tries to land a front kick but Cobb steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cobb throws out a leg kick but Skarphedinsson moves out of range and Cobb only half commits.
Cobb lands an overhand right.
Cobb cracks Skarphedinsson with a good jab.
Skarphedinsson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cobb throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skarphedinsson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Skarphedinsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cobb lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cobb lands with an overhand left.
Skarphedinsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cobb.
Cobb ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cobb avoids the head kick by Skarphedinsson.
Skarphedinsson looks winded!
Cobb rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Skarphedinsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Skarphedinsson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cobb scores with a nice right hand.
We've been informed that Skarphedinsson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Skarphedinsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Skarphedinsson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Skarphedinsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cobb scores with a one two! Skarphedinsson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Skarphedinsson is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Skarphedinsson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cobb checks it well.
Skarphedinsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Cobb finish him?
Cobb cracks Skarphedinsson with a hook to the temple - Skarphedinsson is on wobbly legs here! Cobb swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Skarphedinsson falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Cobb wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Billy Cobb!
A less than humble Billy Cobb misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darren Harged (ranked 2283 p4p, 2989 weight class) and Mike Kizowski (ranked 303 p4p, 361 weight class). Darren Harged 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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Darren Harged!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Kizowski!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harged tries to clinch up but Kizowski circles away and keeps his distance.
Kizowski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Harged.
Kizowski throws a body punch but Harged moves out of range.
Harged is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kizowski.
Kizowski shoots in for a takedown but Harged shows good takedown defense.
Kizowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kizowski wants to clinch up but Harged keeps it at a distance.
Harged is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kizowski misses with a two punch combination.
Harged swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mike Kizowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kizowski throws a head kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kizowski.
Harged shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kizowski sprawls well. Kizowski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Harged gets slowly back to his feet.
Kizowski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kizowski there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kizowski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harged closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kizowski to the mat! Kizowski manages to get full guard.
Kizowski wants to stand and escape but Harged is having none of it.
Harged trying to control but Kizowski is working from the bottom.
Kizowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Kizowski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Harged is controlling him.
Harged wants to control from the top but Kizowski keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kizowski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Harged defends well.
Harged trying to control but Kizowski is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kizowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kizowski slips a jab from Harged.
Kizowski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kizowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Harged misses with a looping left.
Kizowski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Harged is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kizowski tries a head kick but it misses.
A left and a right from Kizowski both land. Nice combination.
Kizowski drives through and clinches with Harged against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Harged is pushing Kizowski up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kizowski tries to pull guard but Harged won't allow it.
We've been informed that Kizowski has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kizowski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Harged effectively controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harged tries for a takedown but Kizowski manages to get underhooks.
Harged is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kizowski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Harged. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harged tries for a takedown but Kizowski manages to get underhooks.
Harged has Kizowski pressed against the cage, preventing Kizowski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Harged blocks a body shot from Kizowski.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harged keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kizowski's efforts to push away.
Kizowski holding his opponent close, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Kizowski dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Harged tries to clinch there but Kizowski circles away.
Kizowski looks for the body kick but Harged saw that one coming.
Kizowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Harged slips a jab and a cross from Kizowski.
Kizowski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kizowski tries to clinch but Harged is having none of it.
Kizowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harged swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Harged paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kizowski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kizowski closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Harged quickly recovers to half guard.
Kizowski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kizowski trying to control the action but Harged is working from the bottom.
Kizowski tries to stand but can't do so whilst Harged controls his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kizowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Harged is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kizowski thows a huge punch but Harged dodges it nicely.
Harged is trying to stand.
Kizowski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Harged is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kizowski scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nice strikes from Kizowski there.
Harged wants to get back to his feet.
Kizowski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Harged tries to roll over but Kizowski keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kizowski scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kizowski tries to stand and escape but Harged is controlling the position.
Kizowski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Harged has managed to free his arm - good work.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kizowski ducks under a wild hook from Harged.
Kizowski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Harged avoids it really well and circles away.
Harged rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kizowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mike Kizowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kizowski misses with a body kick.
Harged scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kizowski pushes Harged off looking to stand but Harged dives back in and keeps control.
Kizowski tries to roll over but Harged keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harged wants to control but Kizowski is keeping him busy.
Harged stands up from half guard.
Sloppy strikes from Kizowski. Those never looked like landing.
Kizowski looks for the body kick but Harged saw that one coming.
Harged manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kizowski on his heels. He'll look to pass Kizowski's guard now, I'm sure.
Kizowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Harged won't allow Kizowski to sweep him here.
Darren Harged overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Harged is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harged passes Kizowski's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kizowski is trying to stand up here but Harged is controlling him well.
Kizowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kizowski is defending against the submission attempts here by Harged.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harged works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mike Kizowski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Harged avoids the body shot from Kizowski.
Kizowski throws a leg kick
and Harged counters with a straight right hand.
Harged avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kizowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harged misses with a looping right.
Kizowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harged.
Harged scores with a jab. Kizowski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kizowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kizowski moves away from the strike by Harged.
Mike Kizowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kizowski has a takedown stuffed.
A quick step to the side and Harged tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kizowski moves away from the strike by Harged.
Harged lands with a shot to the body.
Harged with a nice cross.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harged throws a jab when Kizowski was well out of range.
Kizowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Harged on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kizowski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Harged looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kizowski looks for the body kick but Harged saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Harged misses the target.
Harged's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kizowski under the eye.
Harged slips a jab and a cross from Kizowski.
Kizowski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kizowski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kizowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harged.
Kizowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harged.
Kizowski moves away from the strike by Harged.
Kizowski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kizowski shoots in for a takedown but Harged shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kizowski throws a lazy head kick
and Harged counters by moving into the clinch.
Kizowski misses with an elbow strike.
Kizowski is trying to force a seperation but Harged has the dominant position.
Harged wants a takedown but no success here.
Kizowski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kizowski tries to break free but Harged pushes him back against the cage.
Kizowski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Harged.
Kizowski stops a takedown attempt from Harged.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kizowski blocks an elbow strike.
Harged letting Kizowski take a breather here.
Mike Kizowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kizowski stalling.
Harged taking a breather.
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.
Harged throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kizowski.
Harged blocks an elbow strike from Kizowski.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kizowski is trying to drag Harged to the mat but Harged just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Darren Harged has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darren Harged has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Kizowski.
Kizowski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Harged pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darren Harged showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kizowski 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Albert Hofmann (ranked 1978 p4p, 3687 weight class) and Topf Deckel (ranked 251 p4p, 424 weight class). Hofmann's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Trip Like I Do. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Topf Deckel enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Albert Hofmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Topf Deckel!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hofmann connects with a nice looking jab.
Hofmann scores with a jab.
Deckel takes one to the chin there.
Deckel closes the distance and clinches up with Hofmann, looking for a takedown. Deckel pushes Hofmann against the cage but Hofmann circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hofmann lands an overhand right.
Deckel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hofmann just misses with a punch to the body.
Hofmann lands with a straight right. Deckel didn't see that one coming.
Hofmann fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Deckel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Deckel has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hofmann cracks Deckel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hofmann scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Deckel doesn't seem bothered though.
Hofmann definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hofmann is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hofmann throws a lazy uppercut
and Deckel counters with a nice uppercut.
Deckel shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Hofmann as Deckel shoots in.
Albert Hofmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Topf Deckel.
Hofmann catches Deckel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Deckel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Deckel decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Deckel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hofmann sees it coming and defends easily.
Hofmann trying to control here.
Deckel tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Hofmann.
Deckel wants to pass the guard but Hofmann is defending well.
Hofmann wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deckel trying to pass the guard but Hofmann defending well.
Hofmann trying to control but Deckel postures up.
Deckel trying to mount his opponent but Hofmann defends it.
Deckel is looking to take a break and control but Hofmann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hofmann is holding on to half guard well.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Deckel trying to pass the guard but Hofmann defending well.
Hofmann wants to get back to full guard.
Deckel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hofmann tries to get to full guard but Deckel has control of the leg.
Deckel is working for a kimura but Hofmann is defending it quite comfortably.
Deckel is trying to work for a kimura but Hofmann is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Deckel seems to be looking for submissions.
Deckel frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hofmann is looking to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Hofmann dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Deckel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hofmann connects with a single shot there.
Hofmann lands a head shot.
Hofmann cracks Deckel with a good jab.
Jab, jab by Hofmann - just one landing.
Hofmann lands a nice hook to Deckel's body. Deckel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hofmann just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot by Hofmann.
Hofmann thuds a left hand into Deckel's body.
Deckel doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hofmann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deckel gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hofmann to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Deckel keeping full guard, as Hofmann tries to pass.
Deckel pushes Hofmann off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hofmann connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Deckel gets caught flat footed, as Hofmann shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hofmann has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Deckel being controlled here, momentarily.
Hofmann missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deckel keeping moving, preventing Hofmann from controlling successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Topf Deckel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Deckel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hofmann sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hofmann trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hofmann stuffs the takedown attempt from Deckel. Deckel gets slowly back to his feet.
Hofmann connects with a body shot.
Hofmann pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hofmann takes a swing at Deckel's ribcage but misses.
Deckel unleashes a big counter combination but Hofmann bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Deckel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hofmann scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hofmann lands a head shot.
Hofmann keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Albert Hofmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Topf Deckel.
Deckel drives through with a takedown into guard.
Deckel won't allow Hofmann to sweep him here.
Hofmann looking to control.
Deckel trying to move into half guard but instead Hofmann has managed to sweep!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hofmann trying to control but Deckel is working from the bottom.
Hofmann sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Hofmann dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Deckel dives in and grabs Hofmann's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hofmann pushes down on Deckel's head and hops out.
A quick step to the side and Hofmann tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Deckel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Topf Deckel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab, jab by Hofmann - just one landing.
Deckel shoots in looking for a takedown. Hofmann tries to sprawl out of it but Deckel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hofmann manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hofmann appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Deckel shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Deckel was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hofmann tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hofmann struggling a bit here.
Deckel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hofmann, who protects the arm well.
Deckel goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hofmann has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Deckel but great work by Hofmann.
Hofmann wants to lay and pray for a moment but Deckel keeps working.
Hofmann just content to control the position.
Hofmann throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Albert Hofmann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hofmann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Deckel can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Deckel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hofmann controls the position.
Hofmann taking a break here but Deckel is having none of it and regains half guard.
Hofmann is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deckel trying to control from the bottom.
Hofmann missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Hofmann.
Hofmann performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Deckel taking some punishment here, with Hofmann in his half guard.
Deckel trying to control from the bottom.
Hofmann is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hofmann is keen to just control but Deckel is a slippery customer.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Deckel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hofmann but Hofmann pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Topf Deckel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Albert Hofmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Topf Deckel.
Deckel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Hofmann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hofmann, 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Hofmann!
After winning the bout, Albert Hofmann thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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