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DMMA 162 Kaupens vs Rocksaw PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rich Mahogany (ranked 2552 p4p, 3358 weight class) and Jay Porter (ranked 322 p4p, 386 weight class). Mahogany comes to the cage accompanied by Litty. Jay Porter 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rich Mahogany!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Porter!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Porter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mahogany but Mahogany pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Porter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mahogany.
Mahogany defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Porter.
Mahogany throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Porter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rich Mahogany seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Porter. Mahogany does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mahogany ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Porter moves away.
Porter slips a jab from Mahogany.
Mahogany fails with a takedown attempt.
Mahogany has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahogany misses with a wild combination.
Porter walks into a left hand.
Mahogany takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Porter gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mahogany to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mahogany wants to pass the guard but Porter is keeping the position.
Mahogany postures up in Porter's guard and throws a big left but Porter blocks it.
Porter looking for a sweep. Not yet Porter, not yet.
Porter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mahogany.
Mahogany slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mahogany cracks Porter with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mahogany connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Porter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Porter 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.
Porter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mahogany missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mahogany 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.
Mahogany wants to control from the top but Porter keeps moving.
Mahogany looking to sit in guard and control but Porter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Porter sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mahogany's guard.
Mahogany moves into full guard.
Mahogany tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porter decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mahogany, up you get!
Mahogany tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Porter swivels and escapes.
Mahogany changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Porter looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Porter throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Mahogany tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Mahogany. No joy for Porter on that attempt.
Rich Mahogany has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Porter.
Mahogany misses with a body shot.
Porter is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mahogany with a body shot.
Mahogany avoids the body shot from Porter.
Mahogany shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Porter moves away from the strike by Mahogany.
Mahogany gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Porter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mahogany throws a nice looking combination but Porter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Porter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Porter fails with a takedown attempt.
Mahogany is trying hard to land a takedown here. Porter sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Porter let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Porter scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mahogany shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Porter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mahogany moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Porter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahogany.
Mahogany moves forwards but Porter connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mahogany missing with a left hand there. Porter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mahogany throws a leg kick but Porter sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Porter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mahogany connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Porter scores with a sloppy right hand. Mahogany should have avoided that one.
Mahogany manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Porter on his heels. He'll look to pass Porter's guard now, I'm sure.
Porter has his feet on Mahogany's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jay Porter will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Mahogany slips a jab and a cross from Porter.
Jay Porter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mahogany on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mahogany lands a nice shot to the body.
Mahogany loads up on a big right hand but Porter slips the punch.
Porter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Porter cracks Mahogany with an open hand slap.
Mahogany walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mahogany has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mahogany there as he acknowledges the shot.
Porter fails to land with a series of punches.
Jay Porter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mahogany takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donk. Porter catches Mahogany right on the button with a cross.
Sloppy strikes from Porter. Those never looked like landing.
Mahogany takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Porter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mahogany drops his hands momentarily and Porter takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahogany scores with a leg kick.
Mahogany showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Porter.
Mahogany tries to score a power double leg takedown but Porter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mahogany somewhat.
A swing and a miss from Porter.
Mahogany swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mahogany dives in and grabs Porter's left leg, looking for a takedown. Porter pushes down on Mahogany's head and hops out.
Mahogany misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Mahogany. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Porter lands a jab to the head.
Mahogany throws a head kick that misses.
Mahogany misses with a takedown attempt - Porter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Porter as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jab from Porter.
Porter fails to land with a series of punches.
Porter lands with a nice body punch.
Porter is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Porter gets caught flat footed, as Mahogany shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Porter trying to keep a closed guard but Mahogany is proving a slippery customer.
Mahogany preventing the sweep.
Mahogany wants to pass the guard but Porter is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mahogany postures up.
Mahogany drops back looking for a leg! Porter is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Porter manages to kick Mahogany off! Mahogany jumps back into Porter's guard.
Mahogany is pushing down on Porter's leg trying to pass to half guard. Porter is fighting to maintain full guard but Mahogany has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mahogany is trying to control. Porter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mahogany slips a nice elbow through Porter's hands, connecting with Porter's forehead.
Mahogany is stalling here. Porter is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mahogany seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Porter has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Porter stands up and beckons Mahogany to his feet.
Porter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Porter throws the left hand but Mahogany avoids the punch easily.
Porter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mahogany sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Porter somewhat.
Porter digs a good body shot into Mahogany's ribs.
Porter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Porter cracks Mahogany with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Porter lands with a nice combination. Mahogany backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahogany uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Porter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Porter 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. 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.
Mahogany shoots in looking for a takedown. Porter tries to sprawl out of it but Mahogany keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Porter manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Porter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Porter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mahogany throws a right hand that misses
letting Porter counter with a right hand.
Mahogany with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Porter to score with a decent uppercut.
Porter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mahogany fails with the takedown.
Porter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Porter misses with a body shot
and Mahogany counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Porter is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahogany scores with a nice hook to the head.
Porter lands with a left to the head.
Porter keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mahogany's efforts to push away.
Mahogany fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Mahogany. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Porter breaks the clinch.
Mahogany misses with a looping left.
Mahogany throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mahogany misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Porter thuds his right hand into Mahogany's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Porter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Porter swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahogany uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahogany is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A shot in the inside from Porter.
Mahogany blocks an uppercut.
Rich Mahogany has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Porter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mahogany takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mahogany keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Porter.
Mahogany throws a wild body kick that Porter sees coming a mile off.
Porter swinging wildly here.
Mahogany tries for a takedown but Porter sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mahogany fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Porter throws a counter combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Mahogany shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Porter 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.
Porter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mahogany.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Porter is keeping the position for now.
Porter working a defensive guard here.
Porter might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mahogany haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mahogany throws a big elbow that misses.
Porter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jay Porter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mahogany trying to control but Porter is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A looping hook to the body misses from Porter. Mahogany does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mahogany fails with a takedown attempt.
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.
Porter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mahogany circles away quickly and effectively.
Porter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mahogany has his takedown stuffed
and Porter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mahogany shoots in and drives through. Porter sprawls well.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Porter, as that shot connected.
Porter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Porter scores with a sloppy right hand. Mahogany should have avoided that one.
Mahogany throws the left hand but Porter avoids the punch easily.
Porter has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Porter tests Mahogany's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Porter swinging wildly here.
Mahogany appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mahogany shoots in for a double leg but Porter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jay Porter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Porter connects with the punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Porter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Porter 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Porter!
Jay Porter spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
In defeat, Rich Mahogany stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congratulations Pice O'Xit. You were a hell of an opponent. I will go home and take solace in my many leatherbound volumes.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thanos Doomsday (ranked 2350 p4p, 2898 weight class) and Kake Kummola (ranked 290 p4p, 351 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Thanos Doomsday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kake Kummola!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kummola digs a good body shot into Doomsday's ribs.
Doomsday fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kummola to the ground. Doomsday is now in Kummola's guard.
Kummola trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Doomsday got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kummola has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Doomsday has managed to get both his arms back between Kummola's legs - danger averted.
Kummola trying to control the position here.
Doomsday 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.
Doomsday throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kummola works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Doomsday trying to control but Kummola is working from the bottom.
Doomsday trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kummola looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Doomsday passes into side control.
Kummola managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Doomsday.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kummola is not content to let Doomsday control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kummola can't do much from the bottom here.
Kummola is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Doomsday is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Kummola is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Doomsday forces the positional change into back control.
Kummola tries to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday struggling to keep hold of the position.
Doomsday is hanging on to Kummola's back as he tries to escape.
Doomsday working for a choke but Kummola is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Doomsday is not going to allow Kummola to sit and survive in this position.
I really don't envy Kummola right now.
Doomsday is not going to allow Kummola to sit and survive in this position.
Kummola defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Doomsday is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kummola passes Doomsday's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kummola is looking for a kimura but Doomsday is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kummola to get the leverage.
Kummola is working for a submission of some sort.
Kummola seems to be working for a kimura but Doomsday defends the submission attempt.
Kummola seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Doomsday does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kummola not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kummola is thwarting Doomsday's attempts to control the position.
Kummola is trying to control the action in half guard but Doomsday is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
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.
Doomsday is looking to improve his position.
Doomsday won't allow Kummola to pass to mount.
Doomsday wants to improve his position but Kummola is controlling well.
Kummola is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kummola throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doomsday trying to control here.
Doomsday works his way to full guard. Good work.
Doomsday working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kummola doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kummola manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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 Thanos Doomsday will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kummola closes the distance and clinches.
Kummola breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kake Kummola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kummola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doomsday sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kummola throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kummola. Doomsday does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Kummola tries to get set, Doomsday tries to push him back and clinch up but Kummola manages to avoid the attempt.
Kummola misses with a two punch combination.
Kummola has taken the fight to the clinch.
Doomsday throws a knee to the head but misses.
Doomsday missing with knees to the body.
Doomsday throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doomsday throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kummola escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kummola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doomsday manages to avoid it.
Doomsday swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kummola has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Doomsday is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kummola with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Doomsday jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doomsday scores with a kick to the body.
Kummola checks a low kick from Doomsday.
A shot to the liver by Kummola. Beautiful body shot.
Kummola throws a right and a left that Doomsday avoids nicely.
Kake Kummola is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Doomsday looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kummola lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Doomsday backs up against the cage.
Kummola throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Doomsday stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Doomsday moves into the clinch.
Kummola struggles to land a body shot inside as Doomsday controls his hands.
Kummola avoiding damage as Doomsday throws knees to the body.
Doomsday lands a good knee to the midsection. Kummola won't want to take too many of those.
Doomsday connects with a knee to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doomsday.
Doomsday looking to throw knees to the head but Kummola is blocking nicely.
Doomsday misses with a knee to the head.
Doomsday trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kummola lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kummola lands a left hand that snaps the head of Doomsday backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Kummola.
Doomsday with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Doomsday prevents a body shot from Kummola.
Doomsday throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kummola lands a nice shot to the body.
Kummola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kummola stalling.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kummola.
Doomsday with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kummola looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kummola throws a head punch that misses.
Kummola prevents a body shot from Doomsday.
Kummola on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kummola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kummola misses with a punch to the body.
Kummola misses with the head strike.
Thanos Doomsday has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kummola lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kummola presses Doomsday against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Doomsday utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kummola leaning against his opponent.
Kummola trying to stall but Doomsday improves his position.
Doomsday successfully pulls guard.
Doomsday wants to sweep here but Kummola controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Doomsday is on top in guard.
Kummola working a defensive guard here.
Doomsday throws a big right hand that misses.
Doomsday throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday throws a strike but Kummola rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Doomsday is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Doomsday wants to sweep but no luck.
Kummola passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kummola tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Doomsday struggling a bit here.
Thanos Doomsday overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Doomsday is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kummola's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doomsday trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kake Kummola will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kummola punishes Doomsday's body with a nice straight punch.
Doomsday tries to clinch up.
Kummola now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kummola lands a nice leg kick that just misses Doomsday's sensitive parts.
That kick from Doomsday tenderised Kummola's leg. Kummola is trying to keep his angry face on.
Doomsday takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kummola keeps the fight on the outside.
Kummola pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Doomsday throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kummola moves into the clinch successfully.
Kummola escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Doomsday misses with a body kick.
Kummola is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Doomsday with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kummola connects with a solid leg kick.
Doomsday blocks a head kick by Kummola.
Doomsday seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kummola connects with a looping right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kummola scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Doomsday is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kummola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kummola looks to score with a jab to the body but Doomsday is just out of range.
Kummola clinches up with Doomsday and pushes him back against the cage.
Kummola lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Doomsday has a couple of punches blocked by Kummola.
Kummola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kummola lands a body punch.
Kummola wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Doomsday has him pressed against the cage.
Kummola working hard to break the clinch.
Kummola works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kummola taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Kummola.
Doomsday working aggressively here.
Doomsday wants a takedown but no success here.
Kummola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kummola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday is trying to pull guard but Kummola has him pressed against the cage.
Kummola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Doomsday obliges.
Kummola has Doomsday pushed against the cage.
Doomsday tries to pull guard but Kummola holds him up against the cage and eventually Doomsday drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thanos Doomsday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kummola looking to stall.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kummola.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Doomsday.
Doomsday misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doomsday prevents a body shot from Kummola.
Doomsday tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Doomsday misses with a knee to the head.
Kummola working hard to break the clinch.
Doomsday prevents a body shot from Kummola.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday manages to pull guard.
Doomsday looking to control.
Kummola working some strikes from top position.
Kummola wants to stand but Doomsday has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kummola won't allow Doomsday to sweep him here.
Kummola trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Doomsday working for a triangle but Kummola defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kummola has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Doomsday is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kummola stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Doomsday swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Doomsday trying to control the position.
Doomsday working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kummola doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kummola manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kummola preventing the sweep.
Doomsday keeping moving, preventing Kummola from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Doomsday tries to clinch there but Kummola circles away.
Doomsday takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kummola throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kake Kummola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kummola 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kake Kummola!
Kake Kummola thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie IV (ranked 2329 p4p, 3982 weight class) and Msujfnaud Mspomfad (ranked 109 p4p, 158 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Charlie IV!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Msujfnaud Mspomfad!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
IV throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
IV connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mspomfad momentarily.
 It looks like Msujfnaud Mspomfad has been cut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts IV, as that shot connected.
Mspomfad gets in close and instigates a clinch.
IV lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mspomfad dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
IV scores with a shot to the side of Mspomfad's head.
 Mspomfad is rocked!
We've been hearing reports that IV has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A head punch on the inside from IV fails to land.
IV throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
IV gets through Mspomfad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mspomfad is still on wobbly legs! Can IV finish him?
IV's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
IV stuffs the takedown.
Mspomfad looks winded!
BAM! IV delivers a spinning backfist that drops Mspomfad like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Charlie IV!
Charlie IV decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Satoshi Ekaku (ranked 960 p4p, 1309 weight class) and Kain Mack (ranked 91 p4p, 125 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Satoshi Ekaku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kain Mack!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekaku lands a high kick!
Ekaku connects with a leg kick.
Ekaku lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mack rushes Ekaku and presses him up against the cage.
Ekaku lands a nice elbow.
A short right from Mack on the inside.
Mack lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Mack.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ekaku working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hand to the body from Ekaku.
Mack working aggressively here.
Mack can't find room to land a body shot as Ekaku controls the action.
Mack's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ekaku connects with a looping right hand.
Mack has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mack takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice straight punches there by Ekaku. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ekaku.
Mack is rocked!
Ekaku throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ekaku lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ekaku connects with a leg kick.
Mack fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ekaku misses with a hook
and Mack counters with a left and a right that stings Ekaku.
A big right from Mack misses.
Mack bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mack takes a swing at Ekaku's ribcage but misses.
Ekaku was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ekaku lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekaku tries to keep at a distance but Mack has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mack lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mack lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mack lands a nice uppercut.
Ekaku blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Mack - that landed with a thud.
Ekaku with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ekaku misses with a punch to the body.
Ekaku misses with some punches.
Mack working aggressively here.
Mack digs a right hand into Ekaku's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ekaku's gas tank.
Mack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mack fails to land.
Ekaku looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ekaku tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short uppercut from Mack.
Ekaku blocks an uppercut.
Ekaku lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ekaku lands with a light punch inside.
Ekaku goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mack misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mack blocks a body shot from Ekaku.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Mack.
Ekaku lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mack backwards.
Mack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Ekaku.
Mack lands a hook that snaps the head of Ekaku backwards.
Mack tries to throw a body punch but Ekaku avoids it by throwing Mack back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Ekaku scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mack lands a body punch.
A short right from Ekaku on the inside.
Nice body punch from Ekaku - that landed with a thud.
Ekaku scores with a shoulder strike.
Ekaku lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ekaku misses with the head strike.
Ekaku scores with a shot to the side of Mack's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mack blocks an uppercut.
Mack has a couple of punches blocked by Ekaku.
Ekaku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mack working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mack swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku missing with knees to the body.
Mack misses with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mack lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mack.
Ekaku swings wildly with an uppercut but Mack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mack pushes Ekaku back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Mack fails to land.
Ekaku lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mack backwards.
Mack misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mack has a couple of punches blocked by Ekaku.
Ekaku lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ekaku working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mack softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ekaku misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ekaku lands with a right to the head.
Mack has a couple of punches blocked by Ekaku.
Mack throws a head punch that misses.
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 Satoshi Ekaku will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ekaku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mack staying out of range there.
Kain Mack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ekaku throws a leg kick but Mack checks it.
Mack shapes to counter with a head kick.
Ekaku throws a leg kick
and Mack counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mack avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mack slips under a jab from Ekaku.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ekaku.
It looks like Ekaku has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Mack throws a looping overhand right but Ekaku ducks down to avoid it.
Ekaku throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku misses with an uppercut. Mack saw that one coming.
Mack checks a leg kick.
Ekaku with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ekaku looks to throw a body kick
and Ekaku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ekaku.
Mack with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ekaku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mack moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Mack misses.
Ekaku shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Satoshi Ekaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mack fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ekaku has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ekaku misses with an uppercut
and Mack counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick from Ekaku is predictable there
and Mack counters by clinching up.
Ekaku lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mack or not.
Mack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ekaku blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mack misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Ekaku on the inside.
Mack lands a shoulder strike.
Ekaku working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hand to the body from Ekaku.
Ekaku has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ekaku has a couple of punches blocked by Mack.
Ekaku lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mack misses with some punches.
Satoshi Ekaku has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ekaku has Mack pressed against the cage.
Ekaku working aggressively here.
Ekaku lands a body punch.
Mack misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mack.
Ekaku misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mack misses with a punch on the inside.
Mack lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ekaku is pushing Mack up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ekaku throws a punch but it's blocked by Mack.
Ekaku tries a body shot but Mack blocks it.
Mack tries to throw a body punch but Ekaku avoids it by throwing Mack back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mack's elbow.
Mack avoids a wild elbow strike from Ekaku.
Mack misses with the head strike.
Mack misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ekaku.
Mack stops a takedown attempt from Ekaku.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ekaku.
Mack lands a shot to the body.
Ekaku decides to pull guard.
Mack with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mack won't allow Ekaku to sweep him here.
Ekaku escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mack gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ekaku can't keep his opponent in guard - Mack advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mack is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mack takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ekaku looking for submissions off his back.
Ekaku actively working from the bottom here.
Ekaku wants to control but Mack is keeping busy.
Ekaku is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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 Satoshi Ekaku will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Ekaku misses with a left hand
and Mack counters with a slapping leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Ekaku
and Mack counters with a stiff right hand.
Ekaku feints and then cracks Mack's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mack down.
Mack rushes Ekaku and presses him up against the cage.
Ekaku lands with a right to the head.
Ekaku blocks a body shot from Mack.
Ekaku misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mack tries a body shot but Ekaku blocks it.
Ekaku misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mack misses with a punch on the inside.
Mack tries a body shot but Ekaku blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mack blocks an elbow strike from Ekaku.
Ekaku with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mack misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mack lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mack tries to throw a body punch but Ekaku avoids it by throwing Mack back against the cage.
Ekaku blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ekaku tries to throw a body punch but Mack avoids it by throwing Ekaku back against the cage.
Mack working aggressively here.
Ekaku tries to land knees in the clinch but Mack avoids the damage to the body.
Mack dodges an elbow strike from Ekaku.
Mack softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mack misses with a body punch.
Ekaku is leaning against Mack and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Mack fails to land.
Ekaku blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mack misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mack on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mack.
Ekaku looking to stall.
A short right from Ekaku on the inside.
Mack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mack misses with the head strike.
Ekaku stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kain Mack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mack throws a head punch that misses.
Ekaku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mack has a couple of punches blocked by Ekaku.
Mack dodges an elbow strike from Ekaku.
A body shot lands from Ekaku.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mack.
Mack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ekaku scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mack lands a shoulder strike.
Mack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ekaku's elbow.
Mack lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ekaku.
Mack throws a head punch that misses.
Mack blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hand to the body from Ekaku.
Ekaku tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mack avoids it.
Ekaku taking a breather.
Mack avoiding damage as Ekaku throws knees to the body.
Mack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ekaku's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mack misses with some punches.
Mack lands a nice shot to the body.
Ekaku lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mack can't find room to land a body shot as Ekaku controls the action.
Ekaku misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ekaku misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mack tries to work over Ekaku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mack swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mack gets through Ekaku's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mack lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ekaku backwards.
Ekaku throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Macks head.
A short right from Ekaku on the inside.
Mack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ekaku throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Macks head.
Mack scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ekaku cracks Mack with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekaku lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mack is looking to control Ekaku's arms but Ekaku gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mack has his back to the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku scores with a hook to the body.
Mack takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ekaku lands a left hand.
Mack softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Ekaku.
Mack misses with the head strike.
Ekaku's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mack avoiding damage as Ekaku throws knees to the body.
Ekaku looking to stall.
Mack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mack has had enough of the clinch but Ekaku keeps him there for the moment.
Mack lands a shot to the body.
Mack throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekaku.
A left hand lands to the body for Ekaku.
Ekaku lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ekaku digs a right hand into Mack's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mack's gas tank.
Satoshi Ekaku is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mack misses with a body punch.
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 Satoshi Ekaku.
Well Ekaku 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Satoshi Ekaku!
During a confident post fight interview, Satoshi Ekaku thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Ubereem (ranked 1570 p4p, 1611 weight class) and Einar Kyrvänsyylä (ranked 70 p4p, 76 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alistair Ubereem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Einar Kyrvänsyylä!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ubereem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kyrvänsyylä misses with a looping right.
Nice uppercut lands for Kyrvänsyylä. That snapped Ubereem's head back.
 It looks like Alistair Ubereem has been cut.
Ubereem with a hook.
Ubereem throws a lazy right hand but Kyrvänsyylä sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ubereem tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kyrvänsyylä walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ubereem checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kyrvänsyylä avoids the head kick by Ubereem.
Kyrvänsyylä misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyrvänsyylä throws a shot from downtown. Ubereem moves away and avoids it.
Kyrvänsyylä lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kyrvänsyylä misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ubereem.
Kyrvänsyylä misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ubereem connects with the punch.
Kyrvänsyylä lands a body shot.
Kyrvänsyylä rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ubereem moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kyrvänsyylä takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ubereem lands a body shot.
Ubereem avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kyrvänsyylä fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ubereem manages to avoid it.
Kyrvänsyylä swinging wildly here.
The fighters circling - Kyrvänsyylä throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Ubereem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem needs to keep his hands up - Kyrvänsyylä had a free shot at his head there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ubereem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kyrvänsyylä swinging wildly here.
Ubereem throws a jab when Kyrvänsyylä was well out of range.
Ubereem throws a sloppy head kick and Kyrvänsyylä moves out of range easily.
Kyrvänsyylä throws a right hand that Ubereem ducks under and follows up with a left that Ubereem also avoids with ease.
Ubereem works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kyrvänsyylä lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ubereem backs up against the cage.
Ubereem throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kyrvänsyylä misses with a few strikes there.
And Ubereem counters with a quick kick to the body but Kyrvänsyylä blocks it.
Kyrvänsyylä's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ubereem connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kyrvänsyylä scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem sends Kyrvänsyylä crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ubereem is motioning to the referee to let Kyrvänsyylä up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Kyrvänsyylä is rocked!
Ubereem cracks a nice hook into Kyrvänsyylä's ribs.
Kyrvänsyylä is still on wobbly legs! Can Ubereem finish him?
Kyrvänsyylä looks winded!
Ubereem tries to bum rush Kyrvänsyylä with a series of wild strikes but Kyrvänsyylä uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kyrvänsyylä throws out a counter right but Ubereem avoids it with no problem.
A head kick by Ubereem - that's a beauty! Kyrvänsyylä is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Ubereem can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Alistair Ubereem!
A less than humble Alistair Ubereem misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tarik Oren (ranked 1170 p4p, 794 weight class) and Roman Zhdanov (ranked 151 p4p, 107 weight class). Zhdanov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Малиновая Лада (Raspberry Lada) by Gayazov$ Brother$ kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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12 - 7 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tarik Oren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Roman Zhdanov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhdanov moves out of range of the body kick from Oren.
Zhdanov scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Tarik Oren has been cut.
Zhdanov fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Oren out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Roman Zhdanov!
After winning the bout, Roman Zhdanov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu (ranked 662 p4p, 665 weight class) and Kratos Karumaa (ranked 40 p4p, 41 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fukumitsu might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to you should see me in a crown. Karumaa has chosen MINK'S - Le Gars Là Est Laid as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kratos Karumaa!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karumaa misses with an uppercut. Fukumitsu saw that one coming.
Fukumitsu catches Karumaa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Kratos Karumaa has been cut.
Karumaa lands a really nice looking cross but Fukumitsu seems unphased.
Fukumitsu misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karumaa! But no joy.
Good shot there by Karumaa.
Karumaa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fukumitsu connects with a jab.
Fukumitsu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A jab from Karumaa misses.
Fukumitsu misses with a right hand
and Karumaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karumaa ducks under a wild hook from Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Karumaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fukumitsu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Karumaa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Karumaa is rocked!
Fukumitsu cracks Karumaa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Karumaa is still on wobbly legs! Can Fukumitsu finish him?
Fukumitsu throws the left hand but Karumaa avoids the punch easily.
Fukumitsu throws a hook but Karumaa avoids it easily.
Fukumitsu throws a hook but Karumaa avoids it easily.
Fukumitsu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Karumaa is holding his hands too far apart here. Fukumitsu throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Karumaa is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Boyko Kersikov (ranked 598 p4p, 524 weight class) and Edward Grubbs (ranked 86 p4p, 76 weight class). Kersikov comes to the cage accompanied by Sefa - God's Plan. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Boyko Kersikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edward Grubbs!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grubbs lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Grubbs punishes Kersikov's body with a nice straight punch.
Kersikov 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.
Kersikov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Grubbs momentarily.
Grubbs wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Grubbs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kersikov counters with a solid body kick.
Grubbs scores with a jab.
Grubbs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kersikov counters with a low kick, right behind Grubbs 's knee.
Grubbs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grubbs lands a nice looking body shot.
Kersikov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grubbs takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Grubbs lands a glancing blow to the side of Kersikov's head.
Grubbs takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kersikov slips under a jab from Grubbs.
Kersikov scores with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov defending well as Grubbs loads up on a big left hand.
Kersikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grubbs misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Grubbs misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov counters with an outside leg kick.
Grubbs tests Kersikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grubbs bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Grubbs misses with a right hand
and Kersikov counters with a big right hand! Oh Grubbs is in trouble here! Kersikov follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boyko Kersikov!
A relieved looking Boyko Kersikov 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chike Obi (ranked 529 p4p, 694 weight class) and Anabolic Asteroid (ranked 83 p4p, 103 weight class). Asteroid has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chike Obi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anabolic Asteroid!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asteroid was well out of range. Poor timing from Obi.
Asteroid misses with a wild combination.
Anabolic Asteroid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asteroid tries to bum rush Obi with a series of wild strikes but Obi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Obi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Obi staying out of range there.
Asteroid misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asteroid clobbers Obi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Asteroid with a nice calf kick.
Asteroid scores with a spinning back kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obi connects with a crisp jab.
Asteroid has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Obi finds it's way round the side to connect with Asteroid's head.
Asteroid connects with a looping right hand.
Obi takes a swing at Asteroid's ribcage but misses.
Asteroid moves forwards but Obi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Obi with a jab.
Asteroid fails to land with a series of punches.
Some bone on bone action there as Obi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asteroid manages to avoid it.
Asteroid thuds his right hand into Obi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Obi misses with a hook
and Asteroid counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asteroid pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Asteroid dodges the punch combination from Obi.
Obi lands a really nice looking cross but Asteroid seems unphased.
Asteroid throws a sloppy head kick and Obi moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obi misses with a series of wild punches.
Asteroid misses with a leg kick.
Obi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Asteroid tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Obi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Asteroid swings widly with a right hand
and Obi counters with a left to the body.
Obi cracks a nice hook into Asteroid's ribs.
Asteroid throws out a loose jab but Obi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obi lands a jab to Asteroid's midsection.
Obi checks a leg kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Obi throwing a counter right hand but Asteroid manages to avoid it.
Obi jabs Asteroid right on the nose. Asteroid blinks but takes it well.
Asteroid throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch lands to the side of Asteroid 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Obi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Asteroid throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asteroid looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Asteroid thuds his shin into the meat of Obi's side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anabolic Asteroid will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Obi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asteroid.
Obi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asteroid misses with a straight right.
Asteroid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asteroid looks to throw the jab but Obi is out of range.
Asteroid throws a hook but Obi avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asteroid throws a body punch but Obi moves out of range.
Obi has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Obi clobbers Asteroid with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Asteroid takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asteroid misses with a low kick.
A jab from Obi misses.
Obi loads up on a big right hand but Asteroid slips the punch.
Obi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Asteroid takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Asteroid showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Obi.
Asteroid fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obi misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Asteroid on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Asteroid lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Asteroid takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Asteroid throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Obi's head.
Asteroid throws a poor cross that misses
and Obi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Asteroid uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Obi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obi lands with a cross.
Asteroid takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obi jabs at Asteroid's body.
Asteroid with the inside leg kick.
Asteroid lands the left hand.
Asteroid misses with a hook
and Obi counters with a straight right hand.
Obi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Obi ducks under a wild hook from Asteroid.
Obi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Asteroid tries to bum rush Obi with a series of wild strikes but Obi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid fails to land with a series of punches.
Obi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Obi misses the jab.
Obi works Asteroid's body with a nice hook.
Obi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Obi backing away here, and Asteroid unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Obi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asteroid sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Asteroid misses with a wild body shot.
Obi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
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!
Asteroid rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Obi counters with a right hand to the body.
Asteroid is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Obi.
Obi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chike Obi dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Obi works the jab nicely.
Asteroid ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asteroid throws a hook to the side of Obi's head but Obi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asteroid. Obi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Asteroid misses with a low kick as Obi jumps back.
Asteroid misses with a straight left.
Obi throws a big counter combination but Asteroid scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obi connects with the punch.
Asteroid scores with a jab to the head.
Asteroid clobbers Obi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obi misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick from Asteroid misses
and Obi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Asteroid fakes the leg kick and cracks Obi in the body.
Asteroid lands with a shot to the body.
Obi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asteroid moves away.
Asteroid replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Obi blocks it well.
Obi throws a hook to the side of Asteroid's head but Asteroid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Asteroid ducks under a wild hook from Obi.
Nice defenses there by Asteroid.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid moves out of range of the strikes.
Asteroid looks to land a left hand but Obi moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Obi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Asteroid tests Obi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Obi lands a lovely overhand right.
Asteroid lands with a right hand.
Obi slips a jab and a cross from Asteroid.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obi misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obi lands with a nice body punch.
Obi misses with a hook
letting Asteroid counter with a right hand.
Obi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Asteroid takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Asteroid throws a hook but Obi blocks it.
Asteroid with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Obi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asteroid throws out a counter right but Obi avoids it with no problem.
Obi misses with a shot to the body
and Asteroid counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obi cracks Asteroid with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Asteroid throws a shot from downtown. Obi moves away and avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Asteroid's head backwards.
Asteroid moves out of range of the strikes.
Obi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Asteroid circles away quickly and effectively.
Obi avoids a kick to the body.
Obi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Asteroid lands a high kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
Anabolic Asteroid comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Asteroid 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anabolic Asteroid!
Anabolic Asteroid thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ansis Kaupens (ranked 349 p4p, 337 weight class) and Ramone Rocksaw (ranked 53 p4p, 50 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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28
190
18 - 6 - 1 |
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28
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ansis Kaupens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ramone Rocksaw!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Rocksaw misses.
Kaupens pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rocksaw ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kaupens throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rocksaw drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kaupens defends it well.
Rocksaw looking to score a takedown here. Kaupens is defending well but Rocksaw drives through and ends up in Kaupens's guard.
Kaupens is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rocksaw keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kaupens's head.
Kaupens is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rocksaw accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kaupens really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kaupens wants to get back to his feet but Rocksaw is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kaupens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rocksaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaupens.
Kaupens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rocksaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaupens.
Kaupens misses with a right hand
and Rocksaw counters with a thumping low kick.
Kaupens lands a body shot.
Rocksaw closes the distance and pushes Kaupens back into the cage.
Kaupens wants to get back to striking at distance but Rocksaw won't allow it.
Kaupens breaks from the clinch.
Rocksaw throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rocksaw moves into range and clinches up with Kaupens.
Rocksaw lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kaupens backwards.
Kaupens tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rocksaw turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rocksaw manages to end up in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rocksaw working the head with strikes.
Kaupens takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kaupens is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaupens on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kaupens is not content to let Rocksaw control the position.
Kaupens throws Rocksaw to one side and escapes!
Kaupens moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kaupens pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rocksaw back to the cage. Kaupens follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kaupens loads up on a big right hand but Rocksaw slips the punch.
Kaupens throws a poor cross that misses
and Kaupens takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kaupens misses with an uppercut.
Ansis Kaupens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kaupens misses with an uppercut. Rocksaw saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocksaw throws a leg kick which misses Kaupens's front leg but catches the back leg as Kaupens tries to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Kaupens misses the target.
Kaupens lands with a good body shot.
Kaupens comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kaupens misses with a double jab.
Rocksaw raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rocksaw throws a head kick that misses.
Kaupens slips a jab from Rocksaw.
Kaupens misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Rocksaw was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rocksaw moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kaupens dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rocksaw tries a head kick but it misses.
Rocksaw throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut lands for Kaupens. That snapped Rocksaw's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaupens's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rocksaw under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaupens swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kaupens misses with a lunging right hand
and Rocksaw counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kaupens tries to sprawl but Rocksaw drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kaupens wants to get back to his feet.
Rocksaw takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rocksaw wants to pass to mount but Kaupens is defending the position.
Rocksaw throwing shots but Kaupens is blocking nicely.
Rocksaw thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kaupens's head.
Rocksaw seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kaupens looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rocksaw scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rocksaw throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ramone Rocksaw will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kaupens on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kaupens throws a body punch but Rocksaw moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Kaupens misses the target.
Ansis Kaupens is winning the standup battle so far.
Kaupens throws an off balance right hand
and Rocksaw counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Rocksaw misses
and Kaupens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kaupens takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kaupens looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rocksaw lands a leg kick that knocks Kaupens off balance momentarily.
Rocksaw gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ansis Kaupens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaupens lands an overhand right.
Kaupens paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kaupens scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocksaw tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kaupens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kaupens's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kaupens duly obliges.
Kaupens on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rocksaw defending well as Kaupens loads up on a big left hand.
Rocksaw throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kaupens throws a right and a left that Rocksaw avoids nicely.
Kaupens throws an overhand right that lands on Rocksaw's shoulder, as Rocksaw tries to avoid the shot.
Kaupens looks to score with a jab to the body but Rocksaw is just out of range.
Rocksaw shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rocksaw in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rocksaw throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rocksaw scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kaupens keeping moving, preventing Rocksaw from controlling successfully.
Rocksaw won't allow Kaupens to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocksaw trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rocksaw wants to control from the top but Kaupens keeps moving.
Kaupens pushes Rocksaw off and gets back to his feet.
Kaupens throws a shot from downtown. Rocksaw moves away and avoids it.
Kaupens on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rocksaw takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kaupens with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kaupens fails to land with a series of punches.
Rocksaw only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kaupens misses with a hook.
Rocksaw ducks under a wild hook from Kaupens.
Rocksaw with the inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocksaw ducks under a wild hook from Kaupens.
Kaupens throws a body shot but no joy.
Kaupens is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kaupens misses with a hook
and Rocksaw counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kaupens swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rocksaw changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rocksaw throws a leg kick which misses Kaupens's front leg but catches the back leg as Kaupens tries to avoid it.
Kaupens throws an off balance right hand
and Rocksaw counters with a straight right hand.
Kaupens jabs Rocksaw to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rocksaw tries to clinch
and Kaupens cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kaupens misses with an uppercut. Rocksaw saw that one coming.
Rocksaw lands a jab-cross combination.
A jab-cross combination lands for Rocksaw and sends Kaupens crashing to the mat! Rocksaw follows him down to the mat - Kaupens regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
 Kaupens is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rocksaw wants to pass to mount but Kaupens is defending the position.
Oh Kaupens is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaupens manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Rocksaw keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Kaupens seems to have got his legs back now.
Kaupens tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rocksaw throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kaupens is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rocksaw using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kaupens has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kaupens lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kaupens wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nice body punch from Rocksaw - that landed with a thud.
Kaupens tries to break the clinch but Rocksaw is controlling the position.
Kaupens misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kaupens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rocksaw lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kaupens's sensitive parts.
Kaupens looks to land a combination but Rocksaw avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good standup being displayed there by Kaupens as he connects with a hook.
A jab from Rocksaw does it's job there.
Rocksaw connects with an inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ramone Rocksaw will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Rocksaw moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kaupens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rocksaw swings widly with a right hand
and Rocksaw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rocksaw throws a looping overhand right but Kaupens ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Kaupens misses its target.
Kaupens throws a hook but Rocksaw avoids it easily.
Kaupens uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rocksaw has time to react.
Rocksaw has Kaupens up against the cage in a clinch.
Kaupens lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaupens manages to break the clinch.
Kaupens scores with a hook.
Kaupens works over Rocksaw's head and body with a nice combination.
Rocksaw is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rocksaw misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Kaupens. Those never looked like landing.
Nice defenses there by Rocksaw.
Rocksaw misses with a lunging right hand
and Kaupens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kaupens throws an off balance right hand
and Rocksaw counters with a stiff right hand.
Kaupens throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rocksaw defending well as Kaupens loads up on a big left hand.
Kaupens displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kaupens swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kaupens misses the shot to the body.
Kaupens throws a sloppy body shot
and Rocksaw counters with a low kick, right behind Kaupens 's knee.
Kaupens works Rocksaw's body with a nice hook.
Rocksaw listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ramone Rocksaw 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rocksaw gets a clinch.
Rocksaw blocks a body shot from Kaupens.
Rocksaw tries a knee to the head but Kaupens blocks it.
Kaupens tries a body shot but Rocksaw blocks it.
Rocksaw has clasped his hands together around Kaupens's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Kaupens wants to get back to his feet but Rocksaw drags him back down.
Rocksaw cracks Kaupens with a big elbow.
Rocksaw in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaupens is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rocksaw has just dragged him back down to the mat.
A lull in the action here.
Check out the look on Rocksaw's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rocksaw controlling the position from side mount.
Rocksaw landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocksaw trying to control the action but Kaupens is working from the bottom.
Rocksaw looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kaupens is avoiding damage well.
Rocksaw cracks Kaupens with a big right hand but Kaupens just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kaupens tries to escape but Rocksaw is in control.
Rocksaw landing strikes.
Rocksaw in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kaupens tries to escape but Rocksaw is in control.
Rocksaw in side control lands a decent elbow.
Rocksaw works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Rocksaw has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kaupens throws Rocksaw to one side and escapes!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Kaupens misses the target.
Rocksaw swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ansis Kaupens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kaupens lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rocksaw lands a front kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rocksaw connects with a nice looking jab.
Kaupens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rocksaw.
A little feinted left hand from Kaupens on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rocksaw - that will leave a mark!
Kaupens throws a combination that misses
and Rocksaw counters with a stiff right hand.
Rocksaw lands a nice shot that snaps Kaupens's head back.
Kaupens throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rocksaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kaupens digs a good body shot into Rocksaw's ribs.
Rocksaw lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ramone Rocksaw.
I've got Rocksaw 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramone Rocksaw!
An intense looking Ramone Rocksaw took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Always gonna KO this guy'.
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