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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gatis Ginters (ranked 25177 p4p, 4602 weight class) and Dimitri Magomedov (ranked 515 p4p, 446 weight class). Dimitri Magomedov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Gatis Ginters's chin.
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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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gatis Ginters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dimitri Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from Ginters lands but Magomedov takes it in his stride.
Ginters really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ginters throws out a powerful jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ginters is trying to break the clinch but Magomedov is controlling him.
Ginters misses with the head strike.
Magomedov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A frustrated look appears on Ginters's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ginters trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov successfully pulls guard.
Magomedov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ginters's guard.
Magomedov won't allow Ginters to sweep him here.
Magomedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ginters trying to control the position.
Magomedov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ginters is keeping the position for now.
Ginters 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.
Magomedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Magomedov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ginters looking to control.
Magomedov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ginters throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Magomedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ginters darts in looking for a takedown but Magomedov gets double underhooks and turns Ginters into the cage.
Magomedov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ginters has had enough of the clinch but Magomedov keeps him there for the moment.
Magomedov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ginters clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Magomedov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ginters's body.
Magomedov lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Ginters.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Magomedov.
Ginters rolls, trying to escape but Magomedov keeps control of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
It looks like Magomedov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Magomedov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ginters shoots in and drives through. Magomedov sprawls well.
Magomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ginters fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Magomedov, pushing him back against the cage.
Ginters trying to land knees to the body.
Magomedov is pushing Ginters up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ginters is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Magomedov to keep the fight standing.
Magomedov prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gatis Ginters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ginters gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Magomedov regains guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Magomedov is on top in guard.
Ginters pushes a forearm under Magomedov's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Magomedov is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gatis Ginters!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Dawkins (ranked 25123 p4p, 6027 weight class) and Kangaroo Jack (ranked 423 p4p, 391 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jerome Dawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kangaroo Jack!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawkins wants to clinch.
Jack now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dawkins tries to clinch
and Jack counters with a three punch combo that has Dawkins backing up. Dawkins nods at Jack to acknowledge the strikes.
Dawkins staying out of range there.
Dawkins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jack avoids it really well and circles away.
Jack misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack connects with the punch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dawkins.
Kangaroo Jack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack throws a series of strikes that have Dawkins backpedaling.
Jack lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dawkins delivers a nice body kick.
Dawkins slips a jab and a cross from Jack.
A leg kick checked by Dawkins.
Jack looks to land a right hand but Dawkins moved out of range.
Dawkins looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Jack misses with a low kick.
A combination from Jack does no damage.
Jack lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dawkins throws a lazy right hand but Jack sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dawkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jack.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Jack as Dawkins shoots in.
We've been told by Dawkins's head coaches at 1% Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Dawkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dawkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dawkins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jack bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dawkins's head backwards.
Jack misses with a leg kick.
Jack throws a series of punches but Dawkins avoids them all with ease.
Dawkins tries to counter by clinching up but Jack breaks away and moves out of range.
Jack throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dawkins.
Dawkins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jack! But no joy.
Dawkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jack looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jack chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dawkins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jack but Jack pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack with a hook.
Jack keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Dawkins backs off Jack throws a huge counter combo but Dawkins manages to avoid it all.
Dawkins goes for a double leg but Jack avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jack continues to drive forward.
Dawkins keeps control of Jack as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dawkins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jack smiles and moves away.
Jack swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dawkins tries to move into range but Jack moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jack looks to land a right hand but Dawkins moved out of range.
Dawkins throws a quick counter head kick but Jack was just out of range.
Jack swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jack misses with a wild body shot.
Dawkins tries to counter by clinching up but Jack breaks away and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dawkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jack stuffs the takedown.
Jack only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jack fails to land with a series of punches.
Dawkins tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jack manages to circle out of the way.
Dawkins takes one on the button.
Jack throws a big shot that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jack scores with a leg kick.
Dawkins moves to clinch but Jack breaks away
and Jack cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dawkins shoots in looking for a takedown. Jack tries to sprawl out of it but Dawkins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jack manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kangaroo Jack dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A good leg kick by Jack.
Jack looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jerome Dawkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jack shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dawkins eats them both and turns towards Jack to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jack lands with a nice combination. Dawkins backs away looking to recover.
Dawkins misses with a takedown attempt - Jack sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawkins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jack sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dawkins somewhat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jack.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawkins fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Dawkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dawkins moves away.
Jack has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A lazy left from Jack finds it's target.
Jack has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jack misses with a low kick.
Jack is looking to chop away at Dawkins's legs.
Jack catches Dawkins with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jack gets tackled into the cage by Dawkins. Dawkins maintains the clinch.
Jack lands with a left to the head.
Jack breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack connects with a nice looking jab.
Jack misses with a straight right.
As Jack tries to get set, Dawkins tries to push him back and clinch up but Jack manages to avoid the attempt.
Dawkins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jack tries to avoid it but Dawkins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jack to the ground. Jack escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dawkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jack looks to land a combination but Dawkins avoids it well.
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!
Jack misses with a hook. Dawkins ducked under it nicely.
Dawkins tries to clinch but Jack moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Jack misses.
Dawkins dives in and grabs Jack's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jack pushes down on Dawkins's head and hops out.
Jack flicks out a counter leg kick but Dawkins steps away.
Jack tries to score with a low kick but Dawkins moves his leg out of the way.
Jack throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins has a takedown stuffed.
Jack throws a series of punches but Dawkins moves out of range.
Jack connects with a crisp jab.
Dawkins misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jack looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dawkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jack.
Dawkins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jack sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dawkins somewhat.
Jack lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dawkins dives in for a single leg takedown but Jack sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheers as Jack lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dawkins doesn't seem phased though.
Jack throws a nice looking combination but Dawkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kangaroo Jack seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jack misses with an uppercut.
Dawkins went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jack throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jack shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jerome Dawkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jack misses with the combination.
Jack throws a nice looking combination but Dawkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dawkins dives in and grabs Jack's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jack pushes down on Dawkins's head and hops out.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Dawkins. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dawkins.
Dawkins is looking to land body kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kangaroo Jack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jack ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Jack. Those never looked like landing.
Nice straight punches there by Jack. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jack.
Dawkins tries to clinch up but Jack circles away and keeps his distance.
Dawkins fails with the takedown.
Jack is looking to chop away at Dawkins's legs.
Jack misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack tried to score with a low kick but Dawkins checks it.
Dawkins tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jack manages to circle out of the way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dawkins is defended easily by Jack.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawkins misses with a body shot.
Jack lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dawkins circles away quickly and effectively.
Dawkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jack throws a low kick but Dawkins avoids it.
Dawkins is looking to clinch but Jack is avoiding it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jack!
Dawkins shoots in looking for a takedown but Jack manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dawkins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Dawkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dawkins tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jack counters with an outside leg kick.
Jack just misses with a punch to the body.
Dawkins fails with the takedown
and Jack counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dawkins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jack.
Dawkins fails with a takedown attempt.
Dawkins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dawkins goes for a double leg but Jack avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jack continues to drive forward.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dawkins fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jack wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dawkins has him pressed against the cage.
Jack's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dawkins misses with the combination.
Jack throws out a counter right but Dawkins avoids it with no problem.
Dawkins looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jack swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dawkins misses with a body shot.
Dawkins has managed to clinch.
Jack is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dawkins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jack gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jack is trying to break free.
Jack escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dawkins misses with a takedown attempt
and Jack counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jack misses with a two punch combination.
Jack tried to score with a low kick but Dawkins checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jack scores with a three punch combo!
Dawkins connects with a solid leg kick.
Dawkins doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jack counters with a right hand to the body.
Dawkins takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dawkins takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dawkins ducks under a wild hook from Jack.
Kangaroo Jack is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jack throws a hook but Dawkins blocks it.
Jack avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jack looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dawkins misses with a straight left.
Jack throws out a counter right but Dawkins avoids it with no problem.
Jerome Dawkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dawkins throws a leg kick that misses.
Jack looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kangaroo Jack comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jack 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kangaroo Jack!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lamar Gordon (ranked 5775 p4p, 4248 weight class) and Jack Punter (ranked 571 p4p, 514 weight class). Jack Punter is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lamar Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Punter!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Punter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gordon.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gordon. Punter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Punter throws out a counter right but Gordon avoids it with no problem.
Gordon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Punter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Punter swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gordon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Punter misses with a shot to the body
and Gordon counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Punter out cold! What a finish! Gordon is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lamar Gordon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark The Hammer (ranked 2980 p4p, 5847 weight class) and Black Leben (ranked 344 p4p, 483 weight class). Leben is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Wynona's Big Brown Beaver. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark The Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Black Leben!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Hammer shoots in for a takedown but Leben shows good takedown defense.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from The Hammer.
Leben bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps The Hammer's head backwards.
Leben lands a jab to The Hammer's midsection.
Leben keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The Hammer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leben.
The Hammer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Leben lands a two punch combo.
The Hammer throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Leben tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. The Hammer is in Leben's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leben is looking to stand back up but The Hammer counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Leben.
The Hammer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The Hammer trying to control from Leben's half guard. Leben has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The Hammer throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Hammer wants to pass the guard but Leben is keeping the position.
The Hammer trying to control but Leben is working from the bottom.
Leben looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Hammer is one step ahead there.
Leben really doesn't want to stay on the ground with The Hammer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The Hammer tries to free his leg and advance position but Leben is retaining full guard.
The Hammer trying to control but Leben is working from the bottom.
The Hammer looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The Hammer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The Hammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Leben is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Hammer is pushing down on Leben's leg trying to pass to half guard. Leben is fighting to maintain full guard but The Hammer has managed to sneak the leg through.
Leben preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The Hammer wants to pass the guard but Leben is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leben looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Leben tries to get to full guard but The Hammer has control of the leg.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from The Hammer is defended easily by Leben.
A little jabbing left from Leben on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark The Hammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Hammer throws a hook but Leben avoids it easily.
Leben moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The Hammer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The Hammer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Leben but Leben pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The Hammer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Hammer shoots for a takedown but Leben saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Leben stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Leben wants it to stay on the feet.
The Hammer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Hammer attempts a counter takedown but Leben avoids it well and moves away.
The Hammer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leben throws a good cross that connects.
Nice takedown defense from Leben. No joy for The Hammer on that attempt.
Leben looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Leben lands with a good body shot.
The Hammer misses with a takedown attempt - Leben sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Leben lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good shot there by Leben.
Jab by Leben.
Leben keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Leben throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Hammer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Hammer shoots in but no luck this time.
Leben misses with a straight left.
Leben lands a nice looking body shot.
Leben misses with a straight left.
The Hammer shoots in but no luck this time.
Leben throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Black Leben dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
The Hammer shoots in looking for a takedown. Leben tries to sprawl out of it but The Hammer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Leben manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The Hammer walks into a straight right hand from Leben.
The Hammer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Leben as he avoids it easily.
Leben misses with a series of wild punches.
Leben jabs at The Hammer's body.
Jab from Leben.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leben keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leben! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark The Hammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leben throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leben throws a hook to the side of The Hammer's head but The Hammer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Hammer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The Hammer closes the distance and pushes Leben back into the cage.
Leben misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Leben.
The Hammer takes a shot to the head.
The Hammer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Leben manages to break the clinch.
Black Leben seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leben connects with a looping right hand.
The Hammer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Leben swivels and escapes.
A nice side step and Leben releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The Hammer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leben.
No luck for The Hammer with that takedown attempt.
Leben pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leben fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Leben scores with a jab to the body.
Leben comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Leben punishes The Hammer's body with a nice straight punch.
Leben lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leben connects with a jab.
The Hammer slips a jab from Leben.
Leben misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leben looks to land a right hand but The Hammer moved out of range.
Leben throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Hammer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Hammer avoids the body shot from Leben.
The Hammer gets the takedown into side control.
Leben struggling a bit here.
Leben gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The Hammer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The Hammer is looking to take a break and control but Leben is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Hammer is trying to work for a kimura but Leben is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with The Hammer in particular looking to stall.
The Hammer stalling away here and it's allowed Leben to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The Hammer trying to control but Leben is working from the bottom.
The Hammer is really struggling to control Leben but he's trying to hold on to the position.
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.
Leben keeping full guard, as The Hammer tries to pass.
Leben avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The Hammer wants to pass the guard but Leben is keeping the position.
Leben wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Leben throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Hammer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Black Leben seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Hammer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheers as Leben lands an impressive looking overhand right. The Hammer doesn't seem phased though.
Good exchange - Leben coming out on top.
The Hammer shoots in and gets a takedown into Leben's guard.
The Hammer postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Leben is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of The Hammer, into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Black Leben showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
The Hammer tries for a takedown but Leben circles away easily
and Leben counters with a nice uppercut.
Leben lands with a nice body punch.
The Hammer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A lazy left from Leben finds it's target.
Leben is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Hammer.
The Hammer attempts a counter takedown but Leben avoids it well and moves away.
Nice body punch from Leben.
Nice sprawl there from Leben as The Hammer shoots in.
Leben throws a jab when The Hammer was well out of range.
Leben cracks The Hammer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Horrible takedown attempt by The Hammer or perhaps it was just good defense by Leben, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark The Hammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from The Hammer.
Leben displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
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!
A left lands for Leben.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Hammer takes one to the side of the head.
The Hammer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Black Leben is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Hammer walks into a left hand.
Leben lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
 The Hammer is rocked!
The Hammer is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Leben doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! The Hammer crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in The Hammer's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Black Leben!
A very excited looking Black Leben made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tammy Cole (ranked 6119 p4p, 3361 weight class) and Snorri Skarphedinsson (ranked 515 p4p, 392 weight class). Tammy Cole had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tammy Cole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Snorri Skarphedinsson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cole misses with a double jab.
Cole throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cole throws a series of strikes that have Skarphedinsson backpedaling.
Nice jab there from Skarphedinsson.
 It looks like Tammy Cole has been cut.
Skarphedinsson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Skarphedinsson connects with the punch.
Cole throws a lazy right hand but Skarphedinsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Skarphedinsson 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!
Skarphedinsson lands a big right hand that sends Cole crashing to the mat! Skarphedinsson stays standing though and waves Cole back to his feet!
Cole is rocked!
Cole misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oh Cole is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Skarphedinsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cole is breathing heavily.
Cole swings widly with a right hand
and Skarphedinsson counters with a big right hand! Oh Cole is in trouble here! Skarphedinsson follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Snorri Skarphedinsson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Thomas (ranked 24764 p4p, 2680 weight class) and Ben Braxton (ranked 531 p4p, 325 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Braxton!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch but Braxton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Braxton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Braxton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Braxton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Braxton looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Thomas closes the distance but Braxton moves to the side
and Braxton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Braxton finds it's way through Thomas's defenses.
Braxton drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Thomas right on the button. Thomas goes down! Braxton follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Braxton gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Braxton!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dax Ryan (ranked 2522 p4p, 3336 weight class) and Rock Lee (ranked 305 p4p, 391 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dax Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rock Lee!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan tries for a takedown but Lee circles away easily
and Ryan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lee lands a glancing blow to the side of Ryan's head.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lee as he avoids it easily.
Ryan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lee on his heels. He'll look to pass Lee's guard now, I'm sure.
Ryan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ryan throws a big elbow that misses.
Lee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ryan.
Ryan preventing the sweep.
Ryan with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan throwing strikes but missing.
Ryan lands a couple of elbows.
Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ryan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee 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.
Ryan advances position into side control!
Ryan lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lee down.
Lee tries to escape but Ryan is in control.
Ryan working the body and head with strikes.
Lee is looking for a sweep.
Lee takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ryan has control of an arm but Lee manages to advance to Ryan's back!
Lee is hanging on to Ryan's back as he tries to escape.
Ryan just trying to survive but Lee is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ryan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lee's guard. Nice work there by Ryan.
Ryan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee controls Ryan momentarily but Ryan frees himself.
Ryan cracks Lee with a solid left hand.
Ryan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lee's guard.
Lee looking for submissions off his back.
Lee works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ryan cracks Lee with a solid left hand.
Lee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ryan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lee looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ryan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ryan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lee wants to control but Ryan is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lee trying to control from the bottom.
Ryan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ryan slips a nice elbow through Lee's hands, connecting with Lee's forehead.
 Lee is rocked!
Lee taking some punishment here, with Ryan in his half guard.
Lee is still in real trouble! Can Ryan finish him?
Ryan is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Lee is hurt! He's hurt bad - Ryan fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Lee from any more punishment! Congratulations to Ryan! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dax Ryan!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Kozlov (ranked 1645 p4p, 24894 weight class) and Kieth Stokes (ranked 219 p4p, 496 weight class). Mirko Kozlov has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mirko Kozlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kieth Stokes!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kozlov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stokes slips a jab from Kozlov.
Kozlov misses with a hook.
Kozlov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stokes.
Kozlov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kozlov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stokes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stokes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stokes lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kozlov takes a step back to recover.
Stokes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stokes lands with a cross.
Kozlov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kozlov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stokes circles away quickly and effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stokes scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kozlov won't allow Stokes to pass to mount.
Stokes trying to control the pace.
Kozlov trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stokes works his way into full mount!
Kozlov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Stokes tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kozlov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kozlov tries to lock up and control but Stokes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kozlov is looking to get to half guard.
Kozlov is squirming around, avoiding Stokes's attempts to control the action.
We've been hearing good reports from Kozlov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Stokes with shots to the head and body - Kozlov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Stokes looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kozlov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kozlov is squirming around, avoiding Stokes's attempts to control the action.
Kozlov wants to hold on but Stokes pushes him away.
Kozlov is looking to improve his position but Stokes isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kozlov taking shots to the head.
Stokes controlling his opponent.
Stokes looking to finish with strikes here!
Kozlov tries to reverse the position but Stokes maintains control.
Stokes controlling from mount.
Kozlov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stokes throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Stokes looking to finish with strikes here!
Stokes misses with a head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stokes avoids the attempt from Kozlov to control.
Stokes prevents Kozlov from getting the reversal.
Stokes avoids the attempt from Kozlov to control.
Stokes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stokes in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Stokes looking to control but Kozlov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kozlov wants to hold on but Stokes pushes him away.
Kozlov tries to reverse the position but Stokes maintains control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kieth Stokes dominated that round.
That's time! Kozlov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kozlov throws a looping overhand right but Stokes ducks down to avoid it.
Kozlov fails with a takedown attempt.
Stokes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stokes lands with a shot to the body.
Stokes has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kieth Stokes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stokes shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kozlov eats them both and turns towards Stokes to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Stokes scores with a decent looking hook.
Kieth Stokes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stokes drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kozlov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stokes controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kozlov pulls Stokes in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kozlov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov being controlled here, momentarily.
Stokes being controlled here momentarily.
Stokes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kozlov has his foot on Stokes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stokes works his way back into a safe position though.
Kozlov working a defensive guard here.
Kozlov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stokes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kozlov is keeping the position for now.
Stokes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kozlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stokes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Stokes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stokes scores with a hook.
Stokes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stokes looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kozlov!
Kozlov is trying to control Stokes's posture but Stokes avoids it.
Kozlov tries to buck Stokes off but Stokes is having none of it.
Kozlov is not content to let Stokes control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Stokes trying to control the position but Kozlov is working away.
Stokes is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kozlov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Stokes.
Kozlov is trying to control Stokes's posture but Stokes avoids it.
Kozlov parries the strikes from Stokes easily there. Stokes is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kozlov to escape.
Stokes trying to control the position but Kozlov is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The ground and pound from Stokes seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Stokes tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kozlov can't do much from the bottom here.
Stokes working the head and body with strikes.
Kozlov is looking to reverse the position.
Stokes working away.
Stokes moves into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stokes looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kozlov has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Stokes's lack of action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kieth Stokes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Stokes lands a nice looking body kick.
Kozlov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The fighters circling - Kozlov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stokes.
Stokes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stokes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kozlov throws out the jab.
Stokes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stokes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stokes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stokes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kozlov tries to move into range but Stokes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stokes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stokes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kozlov's hands.
Stokes misses with a jab, cross combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Kozlov misses the target.
Kozlov tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov misses with a straight left.
Kozlov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stokes to the mat! Stokes manages to get full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stokes is on top in guard.
Stokes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kozlov is trying to hold Stokes in close to prevent damage but Stokes has managed to pass into half guard.
Stokes thows an elbow strike that misses. Kozlov gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. Stokes doesn't seem too bothered but Kozlov quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! Stokes is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! Stokes really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mirko Kozlov!
Mirko Kozlov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Celestyn Kluz (ranked 880 p4p, 2082 weight class) and Arman Brown (ranked 132 p4p, 303 weight class). Kluz's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mark Crozer and The Rels - Broken Out In Love. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Celestyn Kluz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Arman Brown!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown lands a glancing blow to the side of Kluz's head.
Kluz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kluz content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brown cracks Kluz with a nice body shot.
Brown working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Kluz - that landed with a thud.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kluz.
Kluz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kluz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brown blocks it with crossed arms.
Kluz misses with a punch to the body.
Kluz misses with a punch on the inside.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kluz's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluz lands a right hand.
Kluz blocking some punches.
Brown lands a shoulder strike.
Brown misses with some punches.
Kluz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kluz throws a head punch that misses.
Kluz lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kluz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brown pulls guard successfully.
Brown controls Kluz momentarily but Kluz frees himself.
Kluz wanted to stand there but Brown had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kluz has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Brown isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kluz stacks Brown on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kluz!
Brown felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Brown tries to buck Kluz off but Kluz is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kluz decides to stand back up. Kluz steps back and let's Brown get back to his feet.
Brown lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kluz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brown lands with a right to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Brown tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kluz smiles and moves away.
Kluz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Brown counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kluz's knee momentarily.
Kluz walks into a straight right hand from Brown.
Kluz walks into a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by Kluz.
A little jabbing left from Brown on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brown keeps the fight on the outside.
Brown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brown swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A nice leg kick from Brown, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kluz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kluz is looking to clinch.
Kluz pushes Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
Brown jumps guard and drags Kluz to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kluz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kluz stays in close to Brown's body and controls the position.
Kluz is looking to stand up but Brown won't let him.
Kluz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kluz trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kluz gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kluz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kluz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kluz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brown manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kluz wants to clinch up but Brown keeps it at a distance.
Kluz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brown. Kluz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kluz wants to clinch.
Brown lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arman Brown dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kluz tries to land a body kick
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.
Brown pounces like a tiger and cracks Kluz with a vicious hook! Kluz is down but not out! Brown follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Arman Brown!
Arman Brown is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Arman Brown thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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