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DMMA 166 Harakka vs Hall 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Msujfnaud Mspomfad (ranked 5053 p4p, 3098 weight class) and Francisco Hernandez (ranked 208 p4p, 147 weight class). Msujfnaud Mspomfad 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Msujfnaud Mspomfad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Francisco Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mspomfad throws a head kick but Hernandez moves out of range.
Mspomfad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Hernandez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mspomfad gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hernandez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mspomfad has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hernandez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mspomfad works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mspomfad looking to control.
Hernandez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez throwing strikes from guard but Mspomfad blocks nicely.
Hernandez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
 It looks like Msujfnaud Mspomfad has been cut.
Mspomfad can't keep his opponent in guard - Hernandez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mspomfad keeping hold of Hernandez's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernandez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hernandez misses with a head shot. Mspomfad uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hernandez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mspomfad. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hernandez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mspomfad works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hernandez is looking to work some ground and pound but Mspomfad has wrist control.
Mspomfad not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hernandez working some strikes from top position.
Msujfnaud Mspomfad's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hernandez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mspomfad looking for a sweep. Not yet Mspomfad, not yet.
Mspomfad might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mspomfad utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hernandez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hernandez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mspomfad trying to keep a closed guard but Hernandez is proving a slippery customer.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hernandez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mspomfad has his feet on Hernandez's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Msujfnaud Mspomfad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mspomfad fails with a takedown attempt.
Hernandez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hernandez keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice sprawl there from Mspomfad as Hernandez shoots in.
We've been told by Mspomfad's head coaches at Punch Out Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hernandez darts in looking for a takedown but Mspomfad gets double underhooks and turns Hernandez into the cage.
Mspomfad appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mspomfad fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hernandez, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mspomfad escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mspomfad changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hernandez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mspomfad works to advance to full mount. Hernandez defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Mspomfad looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mspomfad postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hernandez looks a forlorn figure.
Hernandez is desperately trying to improve his position but Mspomfad has a good base and remains in mount.
Mspomfad is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hernandez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
 It looks like Francisco Hernandez has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mspomfad scoring with strikes but Hernandez is staying in there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hernandez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mspomfad controlling the position easily from mount.
Mspomfad dominating with strikes here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hernandez holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Mspomfad tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hernandez is squirming around, avoiding Mspomfad's attempts to control the action.
Mspomfad controlling from the full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Msujfnaud Mspomfad dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hernandez slaps away a takedown attempt from Mspomfad, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It seemed like Hernandez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hernandez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mspomfad.
Hernandez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hernandez tries for a takedown but Mspomfad sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mspomfad instigates a clinch.
Mspomfad lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mspomfad wants to work for an arm triangle but Hernandez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mspomfad.
Mspomfad not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mspomfad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hernandez keeps working.
Hernandez is controlling Mspomfad's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hernandez is staying active underneath Mspomfad, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mspomfad throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mspomfad looking to score a takedown here. Hernandez is defending well but Mspomfad drives through and ends up in Hernandez's guard.
Mspomfad 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mspomfad throws an elbow that misses. Hernandez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mspomfad's guard. Nice move by Hernandez!
Hernandez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mspomfad is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mspomfad is looking to take a break and control but Hernandez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hernandez wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez wants to control but Mspomfad is keeping busy.
Mspomfad 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.
Mspomfad controlling the pace.
Mspomfad throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hernandez is trying is best to control the position here.
Mspomfad is figuring out what he wants to do next.
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.
Mspomfad lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hernandez tries to roll over but Mspomfad keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mspomfad is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hernandez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mspomfad.
Mspomfad prevents Hernandez from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Msujfnaud Mspomfad dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Mspomfad's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A jab from Mspomfad does it's job there.
A head kick by Mspomfad misses
and Hernandez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mspomfad moves into range and clinches up with Hernandez.
Hernandez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mspomfad is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mspomfad is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hernandez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hernandez looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mspomfad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mspomfad gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mspomfad prevents the takedown attempt.
Msujfnaud Mspomfad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Hernandez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez avoids a wild elbow strike from Mspomfad.
Hernandez gets underhooks to prevent Mspomfad's takedown attempt.
Hernandez is working for takedown but Mspomfad is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mspomfad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Mspomfad.
Mspomfad shoots in looking for a takedown but Hernandez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mspomfad's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mspomfad gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hernandez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mspomfad gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mspomfad has Hernandez pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mspomfad pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hernandez tumbling to the mat - Mspomfad dives into Hernandez's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mspomfad 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.
Mspomfad postures up in Hernandez's guard and throws a big left but Hernandez blocks it.
Mspomfad throwing strikes from guard but Hernandez blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mspomfad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hernandez is keeping the position for now.
Mspomfad content to stall in guard here.
Msujfnaud Mspomfad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hernandez swats away the attempt to clinch by Mspomfad.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hernandez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hernandez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mspomfad dives in and scores a takedown into Hernandez's guard.
Mspomfad is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Msujfnaud Mspomfad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mspomfad has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Msujfnaud Mspomfad!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fidelity Castro (ranked 2360 p4p, 1892 weight class) and Jacob Parker (ranked 294 p4p, 243 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fidelity Castro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacob Parker!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Castro does no damage.
It seemed like Parker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Castro misses with a wild combination.
A nice side step and Parker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Castro misses with a hook. Parker ducked under it nicely.
Castro throws a predictable looking body shot
and Parker counters with a nice body shot.
Castro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Castro misses with a left hand
and Parker counters with a nice low kick that buckles Castro's knee momentarily.
Parker has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Castro is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Parker moves out of range of the leg kick from Castro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro swings widly with a right hand
and Parker counters with a right hand to the body.
Parker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Castro.
Parker is looking to land body kicks.
Parker connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Parker thinks about the counter body kick.
Parker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Castro looks to land a combination but Parker avoids it well.
Parker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Castro.
Castro misses with an uppercut. Parker saw that one coming.
Castro swings widly with a right hand
and Parker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Parker scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Fidelity Castro has been cut.
Castro misses with a looping right.
Castro misses with a low kick.
Parker circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Parker to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castro throws a big shot that misses.
As Castro backs off Parker throws a huge counter combo but Castro manages to avoid it all.
Castro tries a low kick but Parker avoids it.
Castro throws an off balance right hand
and Parker counters with a slapping leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Parker, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Parker counters with a stiff right hand.
Parker misses with a looping right.
Castro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parker.
Fidelity Castro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castro loads up on a big right hand but Parker slips the punch.
Castro misses with a left hand
and Parker counters with a thumping low kick.
Castro looks to land a right hand but Parker moved out of range.
Castro misses with an uppercut. Parker saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro connects with a body shot.
Parker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Castro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Parker checks a leg kick.
Parker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Castro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Castro takes a swing at Parker's ribcage but misses.
Parker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Castro tries to clinch up.
Parker misses with a body kick.
Castro misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Parker makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Castro really felt that one!
Castro lands with a straight right. Parker didn't see that one coming.
Castro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Parker has time to react.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castro looks to score with a jab to the body but Parker is just out of range.
Castro throws a lazy uppercut
and Parker counters with a slapping leg kick.
Castro throws an off balance right hand
and Parker counters with a good, hard body kick but Castro shrugs it off.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Castro lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Parker has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Parker and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Castro blocks a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castro throws a jab but it's blocked by Parker.
Parker misses with a wild combination.
Parker misses with a wild body shot.
Castro throws a big counter combination but Parker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Castro doesn't manage to clinch there - Parker circles away.
Parker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Parker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fidelity Castro's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Parker ducks under a wild hook from Castro.
Parker now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Parker slips under a jab.
Castro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Castro misses with a low kick as Parker jumps back.
Castro ducks right into an uppercut from Parker.
Castro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Parker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castro.
Parker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Parker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Parker avoids the body shot from Castro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro misses with a double jab
and Parker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Parker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Castro throws a right hand that misses
and Parker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Castro. Castro obviously looking to wear him down.
Parker tries to land a front kick but Castro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Parker with a jab.
Parker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Castros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Castro throws a body punch but Parker moves out of range.
Castro misses with a hook.
Castro swings away with a body shot that misses
and Parker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Parker feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Castro crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jacob Parker!
A very excited looking Jacob Parker made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gwynn Evans (ranked 1147 p4p, 1398 weight class) and Stefan Andersson (ranked 173 p4p, 211 weight class). 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gwynn Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stefan Andersson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Evans misses the target.
Andersson tries to clinch but Evans moves out of range.
Andersson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Andersson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Evans moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Evans fires out a quick counter leg kick but Andersson just manages to avoid it.
Evans misses with a left hand
and Andersson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Evans has his hands on Andersson's head, controlling the position.
Evans continues to stall.
Evans wants to get back to his feet but Andersson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson throws a big elbow that misses.
Andersson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Andersson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Evans utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Evans wants to stand up but Andersson is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Andersson wants to get back to full guard.
Evans tries to stand but can't do so whilst Andersson controls his leg.
Andersson trying to hold on to Evans's head to control him but Evans postures up.
Evans is looking to advance position but Andersson won't allow it.
Evans seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Andersson is trying to get back to full guard.
Evans wants to get back to his feet.
Andersson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Andersson uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Andersson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Evans is looking to stand up but Andersson won't let him.
Evans preventing the sweep.
Andersson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andersson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Evans gets to his feet - Andersson follows without any prompting.
Evans catches Andersson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stefan Andersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evans looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Evans lands a nice shot that snaps Andersson's head back.
Andersson lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson misses with a double jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Evans misses the target.
Andersson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Evans.
Andersson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Evans.
A shot to the liver by Andersson. Beautiful body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andersson. Evans does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andersson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Evans counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Evans connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Andersson looks for a takedown but Evans sprawls well.
Evans misses with a kick to the body.
Andersson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andersson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Evans wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Andersson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Evans rather than just go for the knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Evans.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andersson misses with a body shot
and Andersson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andersson closes the distance and clinches.
Andersson jumps guard but Evans stands there with Andersson around his waist. Andersson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Evans.
Evans working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Evans.
Evans can't find room to land a body shot as Andersson controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Evans creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Evans working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Evans lands a nice uppercut.
Evans lands a body shot in the clinch.
Evans has a couple of punches blocked by Andersson.
Evans goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andersson can't find room to land a body shot as Evans controls the action.
Andersson is trying to maintain a safe position but Evans gets an underhook and turns Andersson into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gwynn Evans dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Evans looks for the body kick but Andersson saw that one coming.
Andersson lands a body shot.
Andersson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andersson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Evans.
Andersson misses with a series of wild punches.
Andersson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Evans moves away.
Evans thinks about countering with a body kick.
Andersson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Evans's waist but Evans gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Andersson off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Andersson misses with a two punch combination.
Evans scores with a decent looking hook.
Andersson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Evans makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Evans, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andersson. Evans does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andersson avoids the body shot from Evans.
Evans takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Andersson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Andersson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An attempted straight right counter from Evans misses the target.
Evans moves away from the strike by Andersson.
It looked like Evans was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gwynn Evans is winning the standup battle so far.
Evans misses the jab.
Gwynn Evans is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andersson looks to clinch
and Evans counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Stefan Andersson has been cut.
Andersson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Andersson is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stefan Andersson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Andersson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Evans. That one must have hurt.
Evans darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Evans cracks Andersson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Andersson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Evans finish him?
 Andersson is rocked!
Evans fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Andersson looks to clinch
and Evans counters with a big right hand! Oh Andersson is in trouble here! Evans follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gwynn Evans!
A victorious Gwynn Evans thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacob White (ranked 810 p4p, 860 weight class) and Chike Obi (ranked 125 p4p, 129 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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29
155
17 - 10 - 1 |
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28
158
9 - 5 - 0 |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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 17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chike Obi!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and White tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
White lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Obi circles away quickly and effectively.
Obi cracks White with an open hand slap.
Obi missing with a left hand there. White was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Obi cracks White with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
White staying out of range there.
A punch combination from White misses.
White misses with a wild body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Obi tries to pull guard but White holds him up against the cage and eventually Obi drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obi pulls guard.
Obi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. White defends it easily.
Obi keeping full guard, as White tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead White passes into half guard.
Obi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Obi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Obi looking for submissions off his back.
Obi trying to control but White postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Obi is refusing to be controlled, as White sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Obi is looking to improve his position.
Obi trying to control but White postures up.
Obi is trying to get back to full guard.
Obi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Obi wants to control but White is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Obi wants to control but White is keeping busy.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
White bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
White takes a swing at Obi's ribcage but misses.
White connects with a right hand. Obi shakes it off.
A slow jab from White misses its intended target.
White moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from White.
White slips a straight right by Obi.
White is looking to score with low kicks.
Obi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Obi dodges the punch combination from White.
White throws a head kick that misses.
Obi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Obi.
Chike Obi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Obi does no damage.
Obi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between White's hands.
White thuds a left hand into Obi's body.
Obi swings widly with a right hand
and White cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
White misses with a body shot.
Obi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from White with a body shot.
Obi throws the left hand but White avoids the punch easily.
Obi swings for the body but White moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chike Obi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
White takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Obi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
Obi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Obi throws a jab but it's blocked by White.
Obi misses with a series of wild punches.
Obi throws a right and a left that White avoids nicely.
White throws a hook to the side of Obi's head but Obi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice shot lands for Obi.
Obi looks to land a combination but White avoids it well.
White throws a low kick but Obi moves out of range easily.
Chike Obi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Obi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
White appears to be looking for a big counter.
White throws a head kick but Obi moves out of range.
Obi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from White. Those never looked like landing.
Obi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White tries to clinch up but Obi circles away and keeps his distance.
White uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Obi.
White chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Obi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Obi misses with a straight right.
We've been told by White's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
No joy there for Obi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
White half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by White. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of White.
White connects with a nice looking jab.
Obi throws a combination that misses
and White counters with a series of strikes. Obi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Obi walks into a straight right hand from White.
Obi avoids the body shot from White.
White staying out of range there.
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!
Obi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. White sees it coming and avoids it easily.
White ducks under a wild hook from Obi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Obi.
White misses with a hook. Obi ducked under it nicely.
White bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
White connects with the punch.
Obi throws the left hand but White avoids the punch easily.
Obi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
White connects with a nice looking jab.
Obi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Obi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
White moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Obi 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.
Obi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White was well out of range. Poor timing from Obi.
Obi throws a jab but it's blocked by White.
Obi avoids the body shot from White.
Obi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Obi looks to land a right hand but White moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obi stuns White with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
White throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
White cracks Obi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Obi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
White lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Obi throws a lazy right hand but White sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Obi throws a jab when White was well out of range.
Obi takes one to the chin there.
White misses with a right hand
and Obi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Obi drops his hands momentarily and White takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Obi misses with a lunging right hand
letting White counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White just misses with a punch to the body.
Obi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract White.
White throws a push kick but Obi slaps the foot to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obi punishes White's body with a nice straight punch.
White blocks a jab.
Obi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Obi misses with an uppercut.
White lands with a hook. Obi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Obi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by White. White obviously looking to wear him down.
Obi scores with a jab. White acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
White misses with an uppercut. Obi saw that one coming.
Obi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
White slips a jab and a cross from Obi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch lands to the side of White 's head but he takes it in his stride.
White ducks under a wild hook from Obi.
No joy there for Obi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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 Jacob White will probably get the nod.
That's time! 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.
White is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Obi.
White missing with a left hand there. Obi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
White throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Obi blocks a head kick by White.
White fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Obi is out of range.
Obi punishes White's body with a nice straight punch.
White finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
White fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obi manages to avoid it.
Obi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Obi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obi misses with a right hand
and White counters with a stiff right hand.
White is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Obi.
A slow jab from Obi misses its intended target.
White misses with a hook. Obi ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White pushes Obi up against the cage in a clinch.
White keeps control of Obi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Obi breaks from the clinch.
White shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Obi misses with a wild body shot.
Obi misses with a looping right.
Obi misses with a hook.
Obi with a hook.
White uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obi.
Obi scores with a nice strike.
Obi misses with a hook. White ducked under it nicely.
Obi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from White.
Obi misses with a body punch
and White counters with a nice body shot.
White takes one to the chin there.
White uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Obi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Obi misses with a looping right.
It looked like White wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
White avoids a punch combination nicely.
White throws out a loose jab but Obi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good exchange - White coming out on top.
White blocks a jab.
Obi slips under a jab from White.
Obi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
No joy there for Obi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Obi looks to score with a jab to the body but White is just out of range.
White wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Obi.
White shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obi. White does a little dance to reset his feet.
White swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
White swings for the body but Obi moves out of range.
Obi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
White is looking to clinch but Obi is avoiding it.
White swings and misses with a hook to the body.
White misses with a head kick.
Obi moves out of range of the strikes.
Obi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by White.
Obi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Obi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from White.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obi connects with a right hand. White shakes it off.
Obi looks to land a right hand but White moved out of range.
Obi misses with a double jab.
White misses with a looping left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
White scores with a nice strike.
The fighters circling - Obi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Obi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract White.
Obi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White was well out of range. Poor timing from Obi.
White steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Obi.
A cross from Obi lands.
A slow jab from Obi misses its intended target.
White uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Obi.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chike Obi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Obi 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vlastimil Vyr (ranked 2870 p4p, 2085 weight class) and Charlie IV (ranked 134 p4p, 105 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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292
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vlastimil Vyr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Charlie IV!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vyr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
IV needs to keep his hands up - Vyr had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Charlie IV has been cut.
Vyr lands a jab to the head.
Vyr defending well as IV loads up on a big left hand.
Vyr staying out of range there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vyr defending well as IV loads up on a big left hand.
Vyr punishes IV's body with a nice straight punch.
IV waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vyr.
Vyr lands a lovely overhand right.
Vyr scores with a nice head shot.
IV displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vyr throws out the jab.
Vyr drops IV with a straight left! Oh this is bad for IV! Vyr dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlastimil Vyr!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aubrey Grant (ranked 326 p4p, 401 weight class) and Dmitri Kersikov (ranked 31 p4p, 36 weight class). Kersikov has chosen Builder - Her Voice (Headhunterz Remix) as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Aubrey Grant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dmitri Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grant misses with a left hand
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand.
Kersikov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Grant throws out a leg kick but Kersikov moves out of range and Grant only half commits.
Kersikov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kersikov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kersikov with the inside leg kick.
We've been told by Grant's head coaches at Hammer House of Horror that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kersikov swings for the body but Grant moves out of range.
Grant moves out of range as Kersikov strikes.
Grant looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kersikov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kersikov throws a hook but Grant blocks it.
Kersikov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Grant will feel that in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant throws out a loose jab but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kersikov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grant has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kersikov.
Grant scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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!
Kersikov pushes Grant up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant misses with a punch on the inside.
Kersikov stalling in the clinch but Grant improves position.
Kersikov lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kersikov.
Kersikov controlling the action here for a moment.
Kersikov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Kersikov as the two fighters clinch.
Kersikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kersikov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov fails to land.
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Grant.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kersikov.
Grant's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Grant lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Grant.
Grant swings wildly with an uppercut but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grant throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is leaning against Grant and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kersikov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand 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!
Kersikov blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Kersikov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grant.
Grant tries to land knees in the clinch but Kersikov avoids the damage to the body.
Kersikov trying to control the position but instead, Grant has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kersikov into the cage.
Grant blocking some punches.
Grant working aggressively here.
Grant can't find room to land a body shot as Kersikov controls the action.
Grant has a couple of punches blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov lands with a light punch inside.
Grant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kersikov lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Grant scores with a nice short uppercut.
Grant unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kersikov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Grant misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kersikov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov blocks an uppercut.
Kersikov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kersikov scores with a shot to the side of Grant's head.
Kersikov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Grant as Kersikov tries to tie him up.
Grant putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kersikov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Grant lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kersikov is defending well for now.
Kersikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grant tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kersikov avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov fails to land.
Grant misses with some punches.
Kersikov scores with a shoulder strike.
Grant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Kersikov.
A short right from Kersikov on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kersikov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grant trying to land knees to the body.
Kersikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Kersikov.
Grant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kersikov is defending well for now.
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Grant.
Kersikov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Grant is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kersikov lands a shoulder strike.
Grant landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kersikov avoiding damage as Grant throws knees to the body.
Kersikov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grant misses with a punch on the inside.
Kersikov misses with the head strike.
Grant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kersikov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kersikov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grant backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitri Kersikov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kersikov clobbers Grant with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kersikov tries to clinch
and Grant counters with a one-two to the body.
Dmitri Kersikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kersikov swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Grant to counter with a crisp jab.
Grant moves out of range of the strikes.
Kersikov throws out a loose jab but Grant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grant ducks right into an uppercut from Kersikov.
Grant tries to land a leg kick but Kersikov saw it coming and moves away.
Kersikov walks into a stiff left hand from Grant.
Grant throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Kersikov misses.
Grant throws a front kick aimed at Kersikov's knee but Kersikov avoids it well.
Kersikov tries to clinch
and Grant makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kersikov really felt that one!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Grant checks it.
Kersikov swats away the attempt to clinch by Grant.
Kersikov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kersikov avoids the head kick by Grant.
Kersikov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kersikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grant misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Grant.
Kersikov gets through Grant's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Kersikov on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Grant fails to land.
Kersikov misses with a body punch.
A short right from Grant.
Grant trying to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Grant obliges.
Grant's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kersikov is defending well for now.
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Grant.
Kersikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov lands a nice uppercut.
Kersikov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Grant lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Grant misses with the head strike.
Grant scores with a shoulder strike.
Kersikov blocks an uppercut.
Grant blocking some punches.
Kersikov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kersikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grant has a couple of punches blocked by Kersikov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grant.
Kersikov pushes Grant back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grant misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Kersikov.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant missing with knees to the body.
Grant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kersikov is defending well for now.
Grant misses with a knee to the head.
Kersikov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grant trying to land knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Kersikov.
Grant misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kersikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kersikov managing to block the knees to the body from Grant.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grant.
Kersikov managing to block the knees to the body from Grant.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grant.
Kersikov slowing the pace effectively.
Kersikov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grant backwards.
Grant misses with a punch on the inside.
Kersikov is working Grant over against the cage.
Grant tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kersikov avoids it.
Kersikov blocking some punches.
Kersikov lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant has a couple of punches blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kersikov lands a right hand.
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!
Grant tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kersikov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grant lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Grant fails to land.
Kersikov taking a breather.
Kersikov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grant swings wildly with an uppercut but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
Kersikov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grant tries to land knees in the clinch but Kersikov avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov fails to land.
Grant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kersikov is defending well for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kersikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitri Kersikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Grant moves out of range of the strikes.
Kersikov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grant looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kersikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grant lands a good knee to the midsection. Kersikov won't want to take too many of those.
Kersikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grant's elbow.
A short uppercut from Kersikov.
Grant lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Kersikov avoiding damage as Grant throws knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Grant.
Grant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant trying to land knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kersikov misses with the head strike.
Kersikov misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
Grant using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kersikov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Aubrey Grant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kersikov lands an uppercut.
Grant misses with some punches.
Kersikov tries to stall but Grant uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Grant misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dmitri Kersikov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kersikov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kersikov misses with some punches.
Grant misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov working aggressively here.
Kersikov tries a body shot but Grant blocks it.
Kersikov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Kersikov.
Grant tries to land knees in the clinch but Kersikov avoids the damage to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A bit of stalling here from Kersikov.
Kersikov is working Grant over against the cage.
Grant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kersikov is defending well for now.
Grant tries to throw a body punch but Kersikov avoids it by throwing Grant back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kersikov looking to slow down the pace here.
Kersikov stalling in the clinch.
Grant tries to land knees in the clinch but Kersikov avoids the damage to the body.
Grant misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Grant lands a good knee to the midsection. Kersikov won't want to take too many of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Grant.
Kersikov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grant throws a head punch that misses.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov lands an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kersikov trying to stall but Grant improves his position.
Grant misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is working Grant over against the cage.
Grant working aggressively here.
Kersikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grant softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Grant.
Grant throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kersikov is pushing Grant up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grant.
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Grant.
Grant prevents a body shot from Kersikov.
Grant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grant.
Kersikov lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Kersikov - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant throws a punch but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grant makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Grant misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kersikov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Grant trying to land knees to the body.
Kersikov misses with the head strike.
Grant throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Grant on the inside.
Kersikov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grant missing with knees to the body.
Kersikov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kersikov looking to slow down the pace here.
Kersikov lands a hook that snaps the head of Grant backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dmitri Kersikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kersikov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmitri Kersikov!
Dmitri Kersikov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Zhdanov (ranked 570 p4p, 376 weight class) and Hjallis Kalske (ranked 72 p4p, 49 weight class). Zhdanov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, ÐœÐ°Ð»Ð¸Ð½Ð¾Ð²Ð°Ñ Ð›Ð°Ð´Ð° (Raspberry Lada) by Gayazov$ Brother$. Hjallis Kalske 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Roman Zhdanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hjallis Kalske!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters circling a little - Zhdanov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Zhdanov throws a shot from downtown. Kalske moves away and avoids it.
Kalske is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kalske throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zhdanov's head.
It looks like Roman Zhdanov has been cut.
Zhdanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kalske looks to land a left hand but Zhdanov moved out of range nicely.
Zhdanov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kalske only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Roman Zhdanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalske throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kalske darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zhdanov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Kalske.
Zhdanov blocks a jab.
Zhdanov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kalske can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Kalske misses.
Zhdanov thows a leg kick but Kalske checks it
and Zhdanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kalske will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zhdanov throws a leg kick
enabling Kalske to counter with a crisp jab.
Zhdanov lands a jab to Kalske's midsection.
Kalske slips a straight right by Zhdanov.
Kalske tries to clinch but Zhdanov is having none of it.
Kalske takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Roman Zhdanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kalske fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalske misses with a jab, cross combination.
A swing and a miss from Zhdanov.
Kalske fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zhdanov throws a push kick but Kalske slaps the foot to one side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalske tries to clinch but Zhdanov moves away
and Zhdanov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zhdanov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zhdanov gets tackled into the cage by Kalske. Kalske maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov blocks a body shot from Kalske.
Kalske's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zhdanov scores with the left hand. Kalske knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Hjallis Kalske has been cut.
Zhdanov pushes Kalske up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Kalske.
Kalske tries to work over Zhdanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kalske misses with a body punch.
Kalske throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zhdanov.
Zhdanov tries to throw a body punch but Kalske avoids it by throwing Zhdanov back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zhdanov.
Kalske tries to throw a body punch but Zhdanov avoids it by throwing Kalske back against the cage.
Kalske swings wildly with an uppercut but Zhdanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhdanov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Zhdanov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalske lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zhdanov backwards.
Kalske misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhdanov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kalske's defenses.
Kalske avoids the elbow strike from Zhdanov, against the cage.
Zhdanov misses with the head strike.
Kalske working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kalske breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kalske on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zhdanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kalske counters with a nice uppercut.
Zhdanov missing with a left hand there. Kalske was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kalske uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zhdanov.
It seemed like Kalske was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zhdanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kalske misses with a hook. Zhdanov ducked under it nicely.
Zhdanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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 Roman Zhdanov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Zhdanov throws a hook but Kalske avoids it easily.
Zhdanov throws an overhand right that lands on Kalske's shoulder, as Kalske tries to avoid the shot.
Kalske thinks about the counter body kick.
Zhdanov gets a clinch.
Kalske blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zhdanov misses with the head strike.
Kalske fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kalske blocks an elbow strike from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov throws a head punch that misses.
Kalske lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zhdanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zhdanov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalske doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kalske is looking for a takedown.
Zhdanov lands a damaging elbow.
Kalske tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kalske managing to block the knees to the body from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov blocks a body shot from Kalske.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhdanov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kalske scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zhdanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zhdanov misses with the head strike.
Zhdanov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kalske is breathing heavily.
Zhdanov trying to land knees to the body.
Kalske tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zhdanov scores a nice knee to the body.
Kalske is trying to push Zhdanov away but Zhdanov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zhdanov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kalske backwards.
Kalske misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zhdanov gets through Kalske's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zhdanov.
A short left from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhdanov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kalske.
Zhdanov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kalske goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zhdanov scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhdanov lands a nice uppercut.
Zhdanov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zhdanov presses Kalske against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zhdanov.
Kalske takes an elbow to the forehead.
Zhdanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zhdanov lands a damaging elbow.
Zhdanov has a couple of punches blocked by Kalske.
Zhdanov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kalske backwards.
Kalske is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zhdanov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Zhdanov lands a nice elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zhdanov lands a left hand.
A short right from Zhdanov on the inside.
Kalske is rocked!
Roman Zhdanov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zhdanov lands a shoulder strike.
Kalske is still on wobbly legs! Can Zhdanov finish him?
Zhdanov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zhdanov has Kalske pressed against the cage. He pushes Kalske back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Zhdanov throws a beautiful elbow that sends Kalske crashing to the floor! Zhdanov piles on the pressure with more strikes! Kalske is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Zhdanov!
A relieved looking Roman Zhdanov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cormac Mac Airt (ranked 190 p4p, 352 weight class) and Rokken Roll (ranked 33 p4p, 57 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 17 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cormac Mac Airt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rokken Roll!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roll closes the distance and pushes Mac Airt back into the cage.
Mac Airt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mac Airt pulls guard effortlessly.
Roll trying to control but Mac Airt is working from the bottom.
Mac Airt is looking to stand up but Roll isn't so interested in that idea.
Roll looking to pass the guard.
Mac Airt keeping moving, preventing Roll from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roll tries to free his leg and advance position but Mac Airt is retaining full guard.
Mac Airt wants to stand and escape but Roll is having none of it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Mac Airt.
Cormac Mac Airt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mac Airt tries to close the distance and clinch but Roll swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Roll tries a quick counter leg kick but Mac Airt is wise to it.
Nice defenses there by Mac Airt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mac Airt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cormac Mac Airt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mac Airt wants to clinch.
Mac Airt tries to clinch but Roll moves out of range.
Roll misses with a double jab.
Mac Airt clinches up against the cage.
Mac Airt has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Roll after a bit of a struggle.
I was talking to Mac Airt's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mac Airt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Roll 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac Airt has Roll pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Roll manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cormac Mac Airt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roll working hard to break the clinch.
Roll looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Roll is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Roll gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Mac Airt wants to stand up but Roll is controlling him.
Roll 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.
Roll wants to control from the top but Mac Airt keeps moving.
Roll stops Mac Airt from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roll looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mac Airt slips a straight right by Roll.
Mac Airt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Roll tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mac Airt rushes Roll and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mac Airt fails to pull guard.
Roll tries to throw a body punch but Mac Airt avoids it by throwing Roll back against the cage.
Roll gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mac Airt.
Roll wants to take the fight to the mat but Mac Airt manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roll lands with a short shot to the head.
Mac Airt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mac Airt is trying to pull guard but Roll has him pressed against the cage.
Mac Airt jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Roll walks away with a smile on his face. Mac Airt gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mac Airt forces Roll back against the cage and clinches.
Mac Airt is trying to trip Roll. He has hold of a leg but Roll is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mac Airt persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Roll controls Mac Airt momentarily but Mac Airt frees himself.
Roll is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mac Airt won't allow Roll to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rokken Roll will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mac Airt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mac Airt is looking to clinch but Roll is avoiding it.
Roll will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mac Airt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Roll fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mac Airt clinches up against the cage.
Mac Airt blocking some punches.
Mac Airt turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Roll is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roll is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac Airt tries to stand but Roll controls the position and pulls Mac Airt into his guard.
Roll is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mac Airt is aware though and is defending well.
Mac Airt has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Roll is proving hard to escape from.
Roll throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Roll not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
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.
Roll closes the distance and clinches.
Mac Airt gets control of Roll's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mac Airt will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Roll advances position into side control!
Roll goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mac Airt has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Roll but great work by Mac Airt.
Roll is trying to get back to half guard.
Mac Airt wants to stand but Roll is controlling his arm.
Cormac Mac Airt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roll manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mac Airt's best efforts.
Roll wants to improve his position but Mac Airt is controlling well.
Roll is looking to control Mac Airt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Roll avoid being mounted?
Mac Airt wants to stand up but Roll is controlling the position.
Roll tries to roll over but Mac Airt keeps him under control.
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.
Mac Airt wants to stand up but Roll has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Roll is pressing down on Mac Airt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Roll had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mac Airt defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roll looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mac Airt puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac Mac Airt dominated that second round.
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.
Mac Airt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mac Airt tries to clinch but Roll moves out of range.
Mac Airt is looking to clinch.
Roll avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Roll swats away the attempt to clinch by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roll paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Roll! But no joy.
Roll misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Mac Airt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mac Airt tries to close the distance and clinch but Roll swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mac Airt moves away from the strike by Roll.
A quick step to the side and Mac Airt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mac Airt instigates a clinch.
Mac Airt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Roll avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Roll misses with the head strike.
Roll has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mac Airt avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Airt decides to pull guard.
Roll wants to control from the top but Mac Airt keeps moving.
Mac Airt being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roll pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mac Airt is keeping the position for now.
Mac Airt keeping moving, preventing Roll from controlling successfully.
Mac Airt is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
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.
Mac Airt keeping moving, preventing Roll from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mac Airt checks a leg kick.
Mac Airt throwing a counter right hand but Roll manages to avoid it.
Mac Airt instigates a clinch.
Mac Airt fails to pull guard.
Cormac Mac Airt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mac Airt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mac Airt works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Mac Airt trying to stand up but can't free himself from Roll's guard.
Roll 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac Airt tries to stand but Roll is controlling from the bottom.
Roll isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mac Airt stacks Roll 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 Mac Airt!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Roll is trying to control Mac Airt's posture but Mac Airt avoids it.
Roll is looking for a sweep.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roll throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Roll, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mac Airt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
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 Cormac Mac Airt.
I think Mac Airt has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cormac Mac Airt!
Cormac Mac Airt decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Raminus Polus (ranked 476 p4p, 880 weight class) and Kwasi Kwong (ranked 60 p4p, 130 weight class). Kwasi Kwong has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raminus Polus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kwasi Kwong!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Polus lands a hook that snaps the head of Kwong backwards.
It looks like Kwasi Kwong has been cut.
Polus swings wildly with an uppercut but Kwong uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been hearing reports that Polus has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kwong.
Polus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kwong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
It looks like Raminus Polus has been cut.
Polus goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kwong prevents it.
Polus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kwong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Polus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kwong is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Polus changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kwong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raminus Polus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Kwong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kwong has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Polus slips a straight right by Kwong.
Kwong misses with a series of wild punches.
Kwong swinging wildly here.
It looked like Polus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Polus's hands.
Polus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Polus slips under a jab from Kwong.
Polus attempts a counter takedown but Kwong avoids it well and moves away.
Kwong lands a glancing blow to the side of Polus's head.
Kwong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Polus.
A short uppercut from Kwong.
Kwong prevents a body shot from Polus.
Polus misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Kwong.
Polus has Kwong pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kwong manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kwong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Polus backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Polus digs a right hand underneath Kwong's ribcage. Kwong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kwong breaks from the clinch.
Polus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kwong moves into range and clinches up with Polus.
Kwong tries to circle away but Polus has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Polus fails to land.
A body shot lands from Kwong.
Kwong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Polus.
Polus tries to throw a body punch but Kwong avoids it by throwing Polus back against the cage.
Polus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Polus lands with a light punch inside.
Polus blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kwong.
Kwong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Polus.
Kwong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kwong working aggressively here.
Kwong misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Kwong.
A short body shot lands from Kwong as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kwong.
Kwong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Polus blocks an uppercut.
Kwong lands with a short shot to the head.
Polus goes for a takedown attempt but Kwong pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Good exchange - Kwong coming out on top.
Kwong moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kwong misses with a right hand
and Polus counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kwong won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Polus wants to take a breather but Kwong manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Polus.
Kwong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Polus is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polus drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kwong dives on top into guard.
Kwong stays in close to Polus's body and controls the position.
Polus wants to sweep but no luck.
Kwong must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kwong trying to control but Polus is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwasi Kwong dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Polus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Polus drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kwong sprawls and moves away.
Polus ducks under a wild hook from Kwong.
Polus half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kwasi Kwong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kwong jabs at Polus's body.
Kwong missing with a left hand there. Polus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kwong moves into the clinch successfully.
Polus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kwong throws a punch but it's blocked by Polus.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Polus.
Polus blocks an uppercut.
Polus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kwong is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kwong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kwong lands an uppercut.
Kwong lands a shoulder strike.
Polus lands with a right to the head.
Kwong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kwong misses with a two punch combination.
Polus tries to counter with a takedown but Kwong is quick to defend against it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwong throws a hook but Polus avoids it easily.
Kwong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Polus counters with a straight right hand.
Kwong lands a nice shot to the body.
Kwong misses with a hook.
A quick step to the side and Polus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kwong clobbers Polus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kwong looks to land a left hand but Polus moved out of range nicely.
Kwong moves into the clinch.
Kwong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Polus's elbow.
Kwong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kwong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Polus lands with a short shot to the head.
Kwong is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Polus misses with a body punch.
Kwong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Polus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kwong throws a head punch that misses.
Polus can't find room to land a body shot as Kwong controls the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Polus.
Polus drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kwong pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raminus Polus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kwong misses with an uppercut. Polus saw that one coming.
Polus half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kwong throws a body shot but no joy.
Kwong takes a swing at Polus's ribcage but misses.
Polus is looking to counter punch.
Kwong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kwong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kwong misses with a looping left.
Kwong misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Kwong.
Polus is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kwong. Polus does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwong scores with a jab to the head.
Polus slips under a jab.
Polus tries to counter with a takedown but Kwong is quick to defend against it.
Kwong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Polus on the side of the head.
Polus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kwong throws a jab when Polus was well out of range.
Polus takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Polus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kwong.
Polus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Polus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Raminus Polus's cut is getting worse.
Kwong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Polus avoids the body shot from Kwong.
Polus appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kwong 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.
Polus ducks under a wild hook from Kwong.
Polus drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kwong sprawls and moves away.
Kwong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Polus throwing a counter right hand but Kwong manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polus slips under a jab from Kwong.
Kwong looks to land a left hand but Polus moved out of range nicely.
Kwong throws a nice looking combination but Polus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kwong displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Polus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Polus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kwong thuds a left hand into Polus's body.
Kwasi Kwong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kwong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kwong swings for the body but Polus moves out of range.
Polus drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kwong sprawls and moves away.
Kwong throws an overhand right that lands on Polus's shoulder, as Polus tries to avoid the shot.
Kwong misses with a right hand
and Polus counters with a stiff right hand.
Kwong misses the jab.
Polus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kwong throws a good cross that connects.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwasi Kwong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Kwong's corner calls for a 1-2. Kwong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kwong scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kwong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Poluss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
 Polus is rocked!
Kwong misses with a lunging right hand
and Polus counters with a shoot takedown. Kwong fights it but they end up in guard.
Oh Polus is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kwong wants to control the position but Polus says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Polus seems to have got his legs back now.
Polus working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kwong's thigh. Kwong counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Polus trying to control the position from guard on top but Kwong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kwong keeping full guard, as Polus tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polus throwing strikes from guard but Kwong blocks nicely.
Kwong keeping moving, preventing Polus from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Polus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kwong is keeping the position for now.
Kwong is looking to sweep but instead, Polus has passed into half guard.
Raminus Polus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kwasi Kwong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kwong trying to hold on to Polus's head to control him but Polus postures up.
Polus controlling the action here.
Polus looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Polus trying to control from half guard but Kwong is working away.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Polus.
Polus tries to counter with a takedown but Kwong is quick to defend against it.
Polus takes one to the side of the head.
Kwong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kwong lands a really nice looking cross but Polus seems unphased.
Polus avoids the body shot from Kwong.
Kwong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kwong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Polus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Polus cracks Kwong with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Polus.
Kwong pushes Polus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kwong tries to work over Polus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kwong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Polus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kwong.
A head punch on the inside from Kwong fails to land.
Polus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kwong lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kwong has a couple of punches blocked by Polus.
Kwong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Polus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kwong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Polus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kwong pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kwasi Kwong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kwong 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwasi Kwong!
A victorious Kwasi Kwong thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Harakka (ranked 135 p4p, 390 weight class) and Ralph Hall (ranked 14 p4p, 48 weight class). Hall has chosen Pinball Wizard 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 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gustav Harakka!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ralph Hall!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall looks to score with a jab to the body but Harakka is just out of range.
Hall dives in for a single leg takedown but Harakka sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Harakka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hall.
Harakka throws a lazy right hand but Hall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hall tries to move into range but Harakka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like Ralph Hall has been cut.
Harakka loads up on a big right hand but Hall slips the punch.
Harakka has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Harakka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hall fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harakka misses with a straight right.
Harakka throws a body punch but Hall moves out of range.
Harakka on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hall tries for a takedown but Harakka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gustav Harakka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Hall.
Harakka drops Hall with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hall looks back up at him and smiles so Harakka waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Hall is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall misses the shot to the body.
Hall is still on wobbly legs! Can Harakka finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harakka takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fighters circling - Harakka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harakka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gustav Harakka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hall avoids the body shot from Harakka.
Hall seems to have recovered his senses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Harakka.
Harakka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Harakka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hall throws a jab when Harakka was well out of range.
Harakka throws a hook but Hall blocks it.
Harakka misses the shot to the body.
Harakka throws out a loose jab but Hall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harakka lands a big uppercut and Hall crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hall looks OK. Harakka waves Hall back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harakka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Harakka just misses with a punch to the body.
Hall is aggressively charging in as Harakka backs up avoiding any damage. Harakka tosses out a jab and Hall runs right into it face first! Hall is out cold! Harakka dropped down on all fours and is barking in Hall's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gustav Harakka!
Gustav Harakka retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Gustav Harakka 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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