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DC 22: Sokol vs Dux PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martins Verdins (ranked 23401 p4p, 5833 weight class) and Davis Gill (ranked 251 p4p, 238 weight class). Gill has chosen White Room as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 7 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Martins Verdins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Davis Gill!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Gill or perhaps it was just good defense by Verdins, which made it look bad.
Gill bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Verdins's head.
Gill misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gill drives through and clinches with Verdins against the cage.
Gill escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gill shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Verdins but Verdins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Verdins blocks a head kick by Gill.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verdins closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gill is trying to stand back up but Verdins is controlling him
Verdins trying to control the pace.
Verdins is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gill doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Verdins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gill trying to hold on to Verdins's head to control him but Verdins postures up.
Gill is doing well to control the position and prevent Verdins from advancing to side control.
Gill pushes Verdins off looking to stand but Verdins dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Verdins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Verdins could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Verdins seems to be working for a kimura but Gill defends the submission attempt.
Gill is looking to improve his position.
Verdins is thwarting Gill's attempts to control the position.
Gill really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Verdins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Verdins moves nicely into side control.
A control attempt from Gill but he's now mounted!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verdins sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gill trying desperately to get to his feet.
Verdins trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gill is looking to improve his position but Verdins isn't that keen on the idea.
Verdins scoring with strikes but Gill is staying in there.
Gill tries to reverse the position but Verdins maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gill is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gill can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gill keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Verdins tries to control but Gill wriggling away.
Verdins get's back to his feet.
Gill tries a head kick but it misses.
Verdins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gill tries to clinch up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Verdins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Martins Verdins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davis Gill.
Gill tries to clinch but Verdins is having none of it.
Gill is trying hard to land a takedown here. Verdins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Martins Verdins dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Verdins tries for a takedown but Gill sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Verdins takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Verdins tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gill counters with a one-two to the body.
Gill rushes Verdins and presses him up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Verdins gets underhooks to prevent Gill's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verdins stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gill taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gill slowing the pace effectively.
Gill is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Verdins gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Verdins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gill smiles and moves away.
Verdins darts in trying to clinch
and Gill counters with a left to the body.
Gill looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gill has closed the distance and engaged Verdins in a clinch.
Gill jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Verdins walks away with a smile on his face. Gill gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Martins Verdins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davis Gill.
Gill clinches.
Gill breaks from the clinch.
Gill throws a sloppy head kick and Verdins moves out of range easily.
Nice takedown defense from Verdins. No joy for Gill on that attempt.
Verdins shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Verdins showed some decent athleticism there.
Gill is looking to get back to is feet but Verdins passes into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Gill is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Verdins decides to stand back up.
Davis Gill seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gill tries to score a power double leg takedown but Verdins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gill somewhat.
Verdins jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Gill shoots in for a double leg but Verdins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verdins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gill is fending him off so far but Verdins persists. Nope, Gill circles away and we're back to standing.
Verdins moves to clinch but Gill breaks away
and Gill counters with a nice double leg into side control. Verdins won't be happy with that.
Verdins explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Gill tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Verdins swivels and escapes.
Verdins tries to bum rush Gill with a series of wild strikes but Gill uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gill moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gill breaks from the clinch.
Verdins stuns Gill with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Verdins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gill steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Verdins.
Gill takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gill is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gill tries to score a power double leg takedown but Verdins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gill somewhat.
Gill bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Verdins is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gill off and has taken his back!
Verdins lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gill can't escape the position.
Verdins slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
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 Martins Verdins will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gill tries to clinch up.
Gill smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Verdins gets tackled into the cage by Gill. Gill maintains the clinch.
Verdins drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gill's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Verdins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gill.
Gill fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verdins fails with a takedown attempt.
Verdins scores with a takedown into Gill's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verdins showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gill is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gill tries to strike from the bottom.
Verdins gets to his feet - Gill follows without any prompting.
Verdins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gill as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martins Verdins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nice takedown defense from Gill. No joy for Verdins on that attempt.
Verdins tries to clinch but Gill is having none of it.
Gill throws a counter combo.
Gill dives in and grabs Verdins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Verdins pushes down on Gill's head and hops out.
Verdins shoots in for a takedown but Gill shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gill closes the distance and clinches.
Gill's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A combination from Verdins does no damage.
Gill gets a takedown into half guard.
Verdins kicks Gill off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gill rushes Verdins and presses him up against the cage.
Gill breaks the clinch.
Gill cracks Verdins with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gill on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Verdins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gill manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gill throws a body punch but Verdins moves out of range.
Verdins shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gill is trying to defend but Verdins finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gill tries to get to full guard but Verdins has control of the leg.
Gill trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gill manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gill shoots in and drives through. Verdins sprawls well.
Gill gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Verdins to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Verdins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Verdins stays in close to Gill's body and controls the position.
Davis Gill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martins Verdins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Davis Gill.
I think Verdins has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hanan Pacha (ranked 4711 p4p, 23179 weight class) and Ruben Flijers (ranked 475 p4p, 578 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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Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hanan Pacha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ruben Flijers!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacha closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pacha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pacha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've been told by Pacha's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Flijers throws a body punch but Pacha moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Pacha misses its target.
Flijers throws a head kick that misses
and Pacha counters with a stiff right hand.
Flijers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pacha lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pacha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Flijers's coach down at Julians Sports Bar & Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Flijers's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Flijers throws a big shot that misses.
Flijers throws a body shot but no joy.
Flijers throws out a loose jab but Pacha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flijers connects with a body shot that sends Pacha's belly button to the back.
Flijers walks into a stiff left hand from Pacha.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flijers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pacha.
Flijers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Flijers works Pacha's body with a nice hook.
Pacha pushes Flijers up against the cage in a clinch.
Flijers trying to stall but Pacha improves his position.
Pacha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pacha displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flijers throws a right hand that misses
and Flijers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pacha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Flijers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Flijers throws a big shot that misses.
Pacha misses with a few strikes there.
Ruben Flijers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flijers jabs Pacha to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pacha lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Pacha lands a big head kick that sends Flijers to the canvas! Pacha follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hanan Pacha!
Hanan Pacha thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mac Womack (ranked 3887 p4p, 23025 weight class) and Panda One (ranked 436 p4p, 577 weight class). Mac Womack 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mac Womack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Panda One!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
One ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Womack moves away.
Womack looks to throw the jab but One is out of range.
One slips under a jab from Womack.
Womack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Womack takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Womack swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Womack fails to land with a series of punches.
One tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
One feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
One showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Womack has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but One can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
One controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Womack pulls One in close to his closed guard and prevents One from doing any damage or advancing position.
Womack not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Womack working a defensive guard but One passes into half guard.
Womack is trying to stand back up but One is controlling him
One looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Womack tries to get to full guard but One has control of the leg.
One is thwarting Womack's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Womack is concentrating on defense, preventing One from advancing position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
One looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
One wants to free his trapped foot but Womack is holding on for dear life with his legs.
One performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Womack will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
One swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Womack scores with a hook to the body. One takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Womack lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but One circles away quickly and effectively.
One feints the counter takedown.
Mac Womack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
One changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Womack throws a series of punches but One moves out of range.
Womack throws a series of punches but One moves out of range.
Womack steps to the side to avoid the strikes from One.
Womack swinging wildly here.
Womack throws a left and a right that both miss
and One counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Womack tries to roll over but One keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, One seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Womack is looking for a sweep. One is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Womack trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Womack working to try and regain half guard.
One is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Womack can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Womack sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
One is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Womack has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Panda One will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Womack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
One with the counter takedown but Womack avoids it easily.
Womack takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Womack fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
One drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Womack defends it well.
Womack swings widly with a right hand
and One counters with a takedown into side control.
Womack struggling a bit here.
One tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no One has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
One laying and praying for a moment but Womack takes advantage and regains half guard.
Panda One has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Womack preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Womack actively working from the bottom here.
Womack flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
One is looking to take a break and control but Womack is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Womack trying to control here.
Womack is positioning himself well to prevent One advancing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Still in half guard, One seems content to control.
One is continuing to stall.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Womack will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Womack throws a head kick that One semi-blocks.
 It looks like Panda One has been cut.
One shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
One seems to be working for a kimura but Womack defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
One is looking for a kimura but Womack is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for One to get the leverage.
Womack misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Womack is trying to stand back up but One is controlling him
Womack punching from the bottom.
One is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Womack is just riding it out for now. One eventually gives up the hold.
Womack wants to improve his position but One is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
One is keen to just control but Womack is a slippery customer.
Womack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but One pulls his head out easily.
Womack wants to get back to full guard.
Womack trying to hold on to One's head to control him but One postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
One avoids the head kick by Womack.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Womack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Womack throws an overhand right that lands on One's shoulder, as One tries to avoid the shot.
One changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Womack misses the shot to the body.
One avoids a punch combination nicely.
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 Mac Womack will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Panda One's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
One avoids the head kick by Womack.
Mac Womack is winning the standup battle so far.
Womack falls off balance throwing a combination
and One counters with a single leg into guard. Womack didn't expect that.
One controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
One pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Womack is keeping the position for now.
One trying to control the position from guard on top but Womack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Womack looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Womack wants to control but One passes easily into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
One is stalling here. Womack is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! One seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Womack has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Womack gets to mount! One was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Womack trying to control but One is having none of it.
One holds on to Womack as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Womack trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Womack is looking to work his way around to One's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Womack will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Womack misses with some ground and pound and One recovers position to half guard.
Womack seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. One is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mac Womack!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Orel (ranked 2766 p4p, 6279 weight class) and Brubeck Knox (ranked 385 p4p, 603 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adam Orel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brubeck Knox!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Knox with that takedown attempt.
Knox walks into a stiff left hand from Orel.
Knox misses with a takedown
and Orel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Adam Orel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Orel's head backwards.
Orel moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Orel. That snapped Knox's head back.
Orel staying out of range there.
Orel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knox.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orel throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
We've been told by Orel's head coaches at Brloh that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Orel is out of range.
Knox takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Knox throws a jab when Orel was well out of range.
Orel scores with a jab to the body.
Jab from Knox.
Adam Orel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knox throws a right hand that Orel ducks under and follows up with a left that Orel also avoids with ease.
Orel lands a nice shot that snaps Knox's head back.
Orel defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Orel scores with a nice right hand.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox misses with a left hand
and Orel counters with a right hand to the body.
Knox looks winded!
Orel just misses with a punch to the body.
Orel swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Orel.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Orel moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam Orel!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danny Davis (ranked 3262 p4p, 2853 weight class) and David Boo (ranked 393 p4p, 353 weight class). Danny Davis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, David Boo!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurstrm and Roosa Jrvilinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Davis is looking to clinch.
Davis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Davis wants to clinch up but Boo keeps it at a distance.
Davis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boo manages to avoid it.
Boo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Davis.
Boo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Boo throws a series of strikes that have Davis backpedaling.
Davis moves into the clinch successfully.
Davis misses with a punch on the inside.
Davis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Davis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Davis prevents a body shot from Boo.
Davis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Davis trying to control the position but instead, Boo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Davis into the cage.
Davis stops a takedown attempt from Boo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boo.
A hook to the body from Davis.
Boo has a couple of punches blocked by Davis.
A left hand lands to the body for Davis.
Boo blocking some punches.
Davis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Davis misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Davis.
 Boo is rocked!
Davis throws a head punch that misses.
Boo is still on wobbly legs! Can Davis finish him?
Davis misses with the head strike.
Davis misses with some punches.
Davis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Davis throws a punch but it's blocked by Boo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Davis.
A head punch on the inside from Davis fails to land.
Davis misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Davis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Davis misses with some punches.
Boo blocks an uppercut.
Boo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Davis throws a head punch that misses.
Davis misses with some punches.
Davis has a couple of punches blocked by Boo.
Davis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Davis digs a right hand underneath Boo's ribcage. Boo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Boo blocking some punches.
Davis misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Davis.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Davis.
Davis misses with the head strike.
Davis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Davis.
Davis misses with some punches.
Boo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Davis misses with the head strike.
Davis misses with a punch on the inside.
Davis throws a head punch that misses.
Davis throws a punch but it's blocked by Boo.
Davis misses with a punch on the inside.
Boo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Davis fails to land.
Boo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Davis has a couple of punches blocked by Boo.
Davis misses with a punch on the inside.
Davis has a couple of punches blocked by Boo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boo.
Nice body punch from Davis - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Davis fails to land.
Davis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Davis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Boo.
Boo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Davis.
Boo seems to have recovered his senses.
Boo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Davis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Davis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Davis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Davis throws a big uppercut that drops Boo! More strikes from Davis and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Boo lies dazed against the cage as Davis celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Davis!
Danny Davis 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Raniel Mancuso (ranked 3045 p4p, 2885 weight class) and Reico Huust (ranked 163 p4p, 156 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mancuso might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to O Retrô Ativo - Heróis do Status Quo. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Raniel Mancuso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Reico Huust!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huust dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mancuso. That did some damage!
Mancuso swinging wildly here.
Mancuso tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Huust manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've been told by Mancuso's head coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mancuso walks forward, straight into a front kick from Huust.
Huust avoids the head kick by Mancuso.
It seemed like Huust was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Huust lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Huust.
Huust avoids a punch combination nicely.
Huust misses with a straight right.
Mancuso rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Huust moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mancuso tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Huust's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mancuso under the eye.
Huust clobbers Mancuso with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huust throws a leg kick but Mancuso checks it.
Huust just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMancuso.
Mancuso throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mancuso misses with a body kick.
Huust throws out a leg kick but Mancuso moves out of range and Huust only half commits.
Mancuso throws a counter high kick but Huust was just alert enough to avoid it.
Mancuso fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Huust on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huust uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mancuso has time to react.
Mancuso misses with a head kick.
Mancuso throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mancuso misses with a jab, cross combination.
Huust looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mancuso tries a head kick but it misses.
Huust is looking for the big counter here.
Huust scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Huust motions for Mancuso to come forward. Huust throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Huust takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A head kick misses from Mancuso.
Huust feints a counter leg kick.
Mancuso lets loose with a powerful body kick. Huust will feel that in the morning.
Huust blocks a head kick by Mancuso.
Huust fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mancuso looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mancuso takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Huust lands with a shot to the body.
Mancuso tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Huust paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mancuso throws a head kick but Huust moves out of range.
Huust appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Huust moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mancuso ducks under a wild hook from Huust.
Huust connects with a leg kick.
Huust fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mancuso.
Huust misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mancuso tries a head kick but it misses.
Mancuso misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Huust! But no joy.
Mancuso on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Huust swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mancuso.
Huust thuds his right hand into Mancuso's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Huust keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Huust with a jab.
Mancuso takes one to the chin there.
Mancuso looks to land a combination. Huust sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Huust misses with an uppercut. Mancuso saw that one coming.
Mancuso takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Huust bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mancuso's head.
Huust looks to score with a jab to the body but Mancuso is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huust lands with an uppercut that bounces Mancuso off the cage and back into range.
Mancuso throws a low kick but it's checked well by Huust.
Mancuso really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Huust avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mancuso gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Huust.
Mancuso misses with a wild combination.
Huust is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mancuso had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Some wild striking there from Mancuso.
Huust is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mancuso.
Huust lands a slapping body shot.
Mancuso tries to clinch up but Huust circles away and keeps his distance.
Mancuso bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mancuso throws a right and a left that Huust avoids nicely.
Huust connects with a body shot that sends Mancuso's belly button to the back.
Mancuso pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mancuso has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
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!
Huust lands a slapping body shot.
Mancuso is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mancuso takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mancuso showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Huust.
Huust misses with the combination.
Huust connects with a right hand. Mancuso shakes it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Huust fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mancuso throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Huust counters with an inside leg kick.
Huust slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mancuso throws a sloppy head kick and Huust moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reico Huust 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.
A slapping leg kick lands for Huust.
Mancuso throws a right and a left that both miss.
Huust fails to land with a series of punches.
Mancuso throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little jabbing left from Huust on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Huust lands a really nice looking cross but Mancuso seems unphased.
Mancuso throws a series of punches but Huust moves out of range.
Mancuso uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Huust.
Huust swings for the body but Mancuso moves out of range.
Huust connects with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Huust.
Huust scores with a one two! Mancuso had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mancuso is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Huust.
Raniel Mancuso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Huust lands a nice shot that snaps Mancuso's head back.
Huust swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Huust finds it's way through Mancuso's defenses.
Huust throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Huust scores with a sloppy right hand. Mancuso should have avoided that one.
Reico Huust seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mancuso misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Huust lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mancuso circles away quickly and effectively.
A nice combination there by Huust.
Huust's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Huust duly obliges.
 Mancuso is rocked!
Mancuso is looking to score with low kicks.
Huust was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mancuso takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Oh Mancuso is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mancuso throws a sloppy head kick and Huust moves out of range easily.
Huust chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mancuso checks a leg kick nicely.
Mancuso fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huust scores with a nice strike.
A left lands for Huust.
Huust scores with a hook to the body. Mancuso takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Huust on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mancuso. Mancuso obviously looking to wear him down.
Mancuso throws a head kick that misses.
Mancuso fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Huust.
Mancuso looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mancuso is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Huust lands the left hand.
Mancuso throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mancuso misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Huust connects with a single shot there.
Huust lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Mancuso falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Reico Huust!
In defeat, Raniel Mancuso stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck the capitalism!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Imro Rozenblad (ranked 2839 p4p, 23007 weight class) and Ragnar Lothbrock (ranked 139 p4p, 298 weight class). Rozenblad comes into the arena with They Don’t Care About Us blaring out of the sound system. Ragnar Lothbrock has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Imro Rozenblad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ragnar Lothbrock!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lothbrock misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lothbrock clinches up with Rozenblad and pushes him back against the cage.
Rozenblad goes for a takedown attempt but Lothbrock pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rozenblad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lothbrock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lothbrock pushes Rozenblad up against the cage in a clinch.
Lothbrock stops a takedown attempt from Rozenblad.
Lothbrock looking to throw knees to the head but Rozenblad is blocking nicely.
Rozenblad wants to take the fight to the mat but Lothbrock manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Imro Rozenblad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rozenblad is trying to drag Lothbrock to the mat but Lothbrock just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short body shot lands from Lothbrock as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lothbrock is working for takedown but Rozenblad is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rozenblad drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lothbrock is pressed up against the cage. Rozenblad has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lothbrock down to the mat. Lothbrock avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lothbrock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rozenblad paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rozenblad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lothbrock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lothbrock 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.
Lothbrock gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lothbrock pulls guard effortlessly.
Rozenblad will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rozenblad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lothbrock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lothbrock controls Rozenblad momentarily but Rozenblad frees himself.
Rozenblad is looking to work some ground and pound but Lothbrock has wrist control.
Rozenblad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lothbrock is keeping the position for now.
Rozenblad postures up.
Lothbrock lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rozenblad has Lothbrock pulled in close to control his posture.
Rozenblad's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lothbrock is looking to work some ground and pound but Rozenblad has wrist control.
Rozenblad looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lothbrock looking to pass the guard.
Rozenblad on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rozenblad tries to get out of the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rozenblad is on top in guard.
Lothbrock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rozenblad can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rozenblad got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lothbrock has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rozenblad has managed to get both his arms back between Lothbrock's legs - danger averted.
Rozenblad preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rozenblad tries to free his leg and advance position but Lothbrock is retaining full guard.
Rozenblad throwing strikes from guard but Lothbrock blocks nicely.
Rozenblad is in close to Lothbrock's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rozenblad trying to control the position from guard on top but Lothbrock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lothbrock is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lothbrock controls Rozenblad momentarily but Rozenblad frees himself.
Rozenblad wants to control from the top but Lothbrock keeps moving.
Rozenblad working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lothbrock is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lothbrock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rozenblad can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rozenblad looking to pass the guard.
Lothbrock being controlled here, momentarily.
Lothbrock is trying to control the position but Rozenblad postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rozenblad has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lothbrock wants to stand but Rozenblad is controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rozenblad avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rozenblad catches Lothbrock with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lothbrock avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lothbrock tries to counter with a clinch but Rozenblad shakes him off and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ragnar Lothbrock will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rozenblad blocks a head kick by Lothbrock.
Rozenblad was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rozenblad misses with a series of wild punches.
Rozenblad tries to keep at a distance but Lothbrock has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Lothbrock.
Lothbrock tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rozenblad has hold of one of Lothbrock's legs. Lothbrock is fighting the takedown attempt but Rozenblad gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Lothbrock pushes Rozenblad off and gets back to his feet.
Imro Rozenblad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lothbrock forces Rozenblad back against the cage and clinches.
Lothbrock has picked Rozenblad up - he's going for a ride! Lothbrock dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lothbrock wants to take a breather but Rozenblad is having none of it.
Ragnar Lothbrock has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rozenblad holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Lothbrock throwing shots but Rozenblad is blocking nicely.
Lothbrock prevents Rozenblad from improving his position.
Rozenblad is refusing to be controlled, as Lothbrock sits in half guard.
Lothbrock sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rozenblad defending well though.
Rozenblad wants to improve his position but Lothbrock is controlling well.
Rozenblad gets full guard.
Lothbrock wants to control from the top but Rozenblad keeps moving.
Lothbrock preventing the sweep.
Rozenblad trying to control the position here.
Lothbrock wants to control from the top but Rozenblad keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lothbrock stopping the sweep attempt from Rozenblad.
Lothbrock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rozenblad is keeping the position for now.
Lothbrock is looking to work some ground and pound but Rozenblad has wrist control.
Lothbrock loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rozenblad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lothbrock slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rozenblad is trying to control Lothbrock's posture but Lothbrock avoids it.
Rozenblad tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lothbrock wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rozenblad is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lothbrock off and has taken his back!
Rozenblad throwing sloppy strikes.
Lothbrock is trying to break free.
Lothbrock is trying to get back to his feet but Rozenblad has full control of the position and if anything, Lothbrock has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Rozenblad is trying to control but Lothbrock is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrock regains half guard.
Rozenblad looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lothbrock with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rozenblad looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lothbrock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rozenblad is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rozenblad is stalling here. Lothbrock is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rozenblad seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lothbrock has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Rozenblad holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Rozenblad tries to improve position but can't.
Rozenblad is working hard here to advance position.
Lothbrock throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Lothbrock working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rozenblad is not content to let Lothbrock control the position.
Lothbrock throws a strike aimed at the side of Rozenblad's head but Rozenblad avoids it well.
Rozenblad is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Rozenblad's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lothbrock in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Rozenblad manages to get back to half guard.
Rozenblad is pressing down on Lothbrock's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lothbrock wants to control from the top but Rozenblad keeps moving.
Lothbrock throws a big elbow that misses.
Rozenblad keeping moving, preventing Lothbrock from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ragnar Lothbrock 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 get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lothbrock wants to clinch.
Rozenblad swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lothbrock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lothbrock tries to clinch up.
Rozenblad throwing a counter right hand but Lothbrock manages to avoid it.
Lothbrock tries to clinch but Rozenblad moves away
and Rozenblad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lothbrock rushes Rozenblad and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rozenblad is trying to drag Lothbrock to the mat but Lothbrock just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lothbrock stops a takedown attempt from Rozenblad.
Rozenblad drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Imro Rozenblad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rozenblad is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lothbrock gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lothbrock.
Lothbrock lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lothbrock lands with a light punch inside.
Lothbrock wants to stall.
Lothbrock has hold of one of Rozenblad's legs. Rozenblad is fighting the takedown attempt but Lothbrock gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Rozenblad keeping moving, preventing Lothbrock from controlling successfully.
Lothbrock stays in close to Rozenblad's body and controls the position.
Rozenblad looking for a sweep. Not yet Rozenblad, not yet.
Lothbrock throwing strikes from guard but Rozenblad blocks nicely.
Lothbrock wants to control from the top but Rozenblad keeps moving.
Rozenblad is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rozenblad looking for a sweep. Not yet Rozenblad, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lothbrock accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rozenblad manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lothbrock manages to get himself to full guard.
Lothbrock 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.
Rozenblad works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rozenblad working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lothbrock wants to control but Rozenblad is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rozenblad lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lothbrock avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rozenblad.
Lothbrock is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rozenblad's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rozenblad's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rozenblad turns into Lothbrock and is now in his guard.
Rozenblad trying to control but Lothbrock is working from the bottom.
Rozenblad is looking to work some ground and pound but Lothbrock has wrist control.
Ragnar Lothbrock is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rozenblad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lothbrock is keeping the position for now.
Rozenblad looking to sit in guard and control but Lothbrock gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lothbrock preventing the sweep.
Rozenblad is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lothbrock 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.
Rozenblad is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lothbrock blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rozenblad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rozenblad not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lothbrock trying to control here.
Rozenblad wants to pass the guard but Lothbrock is defending well.
Imro Rozenblad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rozenblad is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Lothbrock is working to get back to half guard.
Rozenblad lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
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 Imro Rozenblad.
I think Lothbrock has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ragnar Lothbrock!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keaton Vega (ranked 1743 p4p, 2764 weight class) and Marcel Romanow (ranked 193 p4p, 304 weight class). Marcel Romanow has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keaton Vega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcel Romanow!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romanow fails with the takedown
and Vega counters with a stiff right hand.
Vega lands a glancing blow to the side of Romanow's head.
Romanow fails to land with a series of punches.
Romanow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vega.
Vega keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Romanow.
Vega wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A jab from Romanow misses.
Vega with a jab.
Vega gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Romanow slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vega trying to strike off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanow postures up.
Romanow trying to control the position from guard on top but Vega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vega pulls Romanow in close to prevent any damage.
Romanow lands a couple of digs.
Vega keeping full guard, as Romanow tries to pass.
Romanow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Romanow distracts Vega with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Romanow works over Vega with some ground and pound from guard.
Romanow postures up in Vega's guard and throws a big left but Vega blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romanow forces his way into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Romanow lands a nice short elbow.
Vega makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vega.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Romanow's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Romanow advances position into side control!
Sloppy strikes there by Romanow.
Check out the look on Romanow's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Romanow tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Romanow has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
A lull in the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vega can't do much from the bottom here.
The ground and pound from Romanow seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Romanow in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Romanow in side control lands a decent elbow.
Vega is working to avoid the ground and pound but Romanow connects with a decent elbow.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Romanow working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Romanow is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vega knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Romanow landing a few strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vega tries to buck Romanow off but Romanow is having none of it.
Romanow is putting a hurting on Vega here, landing some big shots from side control.
Romanow lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Vega down.
Vega is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Romanow works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Vega is trying to get back to half guard.
Vega struggling a bit here.
Vega is not content to let Romanow control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcel Romanow dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vega slips a straight right by Romanow.
Romanow scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vega in his tracks.
Romanow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A shot to the body from Romanow misses
and Vega cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A lazy left from Vega finds it's target.
Romanow takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Romanow cracks Vega with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Romanow tries to move into range but Vega moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Romanow looks to throw the jab but Vega is out of range.
Romanow misses with a hook. Vega ducked under it nicely.
Romanow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vega.
Romanow misses with an uppercut.
Vega throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Romanow tries to counter it with a takedown but Vega pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vega looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Romanow closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vega circles away.
Vega throwing a counter right hand but Romanow manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vega displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Romanow.
Marcel Romanow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romanow throws a hook but Vega blocks it.
Vega keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Keaton Vega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcel Romanow.
Romanow manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vega on his heels. He'll look to pass Vega's guard now, I'm sure.
Romanow postures up in Vega's guard and throws a big left but Vega blocks it.
Romanow won't allow Vega to sweep him here.
Romanow keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vega's head.
Vega manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Romanow manages to get himself to full guard.
Vega controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vega knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Romanow on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romanow throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Romanow is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vega wants to control from the top but Romanow keeps moving.
Romanow is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vega looking to pass the guard.
Romanow has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vega can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vega stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Romanow swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Romanow is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Romanow escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vega gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vega trying to control but Romanow is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vega will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Romanow is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Vega has his hands clasped together but Romanow extends and breaks Vega's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Romanow.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcel Romanow!
A relieved looking Marcel Romanow thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Katelynn Arby (ranked 1756 p4p, 3783 weight class) and Torsten Mjölnir (ranked 194 p4p, 392 weight class). Arby comes to the cage accompanied by Sweet But Psycho. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Katelynn Arby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Torsten Mjölnir!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemki and Roosa Jrvilinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arby shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mjölnir as he jumps to the side.
Arby changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mjölnir looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Arby is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mjölnir knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Arby is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mjölnir has escaped the position, nice work there.
Arby is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mjölnir has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arby tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Arby has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arby tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mjölnir really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Arby. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Arby is trying to get an arm triangle but Mjölnir is defending well.
Arby has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Mjölnir is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Arby yanks on the arm and Mjölnir is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Arby.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Katelynn Arby!
Katelynn Arby 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.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jan Sokol (ranked 1273 p4p, 830 weight class) and Frank Dux (ranked 74 p4p, 48 weight class). Dux has chosen Bloodsport as his entrance music. Frank Dux has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jan Sokol!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Dux!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sokol stuffs the takedown.
Dux fails with a takedown attempt.
Dux shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dux was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sokol manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dux 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.
Sokol really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dux is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sokol slips a nice elbow through Dux's hands, connecting with Dux's forehead.
Dux controlling the position well.
Sokol sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dux defending well though.
Dux keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sokol throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Dux to regain full guard.
Sokol missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokol trying to control the position from guard on top but Dux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dux is on top in guard.
Dux preventing the sweep.
Sokol avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dux looking to pass the guard.
Dux working some strikes from top position.
Sokol utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dux cracks Sokol with a solid left hand.
Dux being controlled here momentarily.
Sokol preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sokol preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sokol seems keen to control Dux's posture.
Dux wants to control from the top but Sokol keeps moving.
Dux connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dux is fighting to break Sokol's control of his arms but Sokol is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sokol looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dux is one step ahead there.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dux postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sokol preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dux lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux trying to control but Sokol is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dux trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dux has a takedown stuffed.
It looked like Sokol wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jan Sokol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dux or perhaps it was just good defense by Sokol, which made it look bad.
Dux has a takedown stuffed.
Sokol with a nice calf kick.
Sokol bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dux's head backwards.
Dux bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sokol manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sokol wants to control but Dux is keeping busy.
Dux wants to take a breather but Sokol is having none of it.
Sokol is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dux has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sokol has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dux is working away from the top position though.
Sokol gets full guard.
Sokol is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've been hearing that Sokol has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sokol not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sokol working Dux over with strikes.
Sokol looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dux with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dux moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dux has his hands on Sokol's head, controlling the position.
Sokol working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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 Jan Sokol will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dux closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sokol circles away.
Dux bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sokol is looking for a sweep.
Dux remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Sokol stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dux is pressing down on Sokol's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sokol is holding on for now.
Sokol is pressing down on Dux's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dux throwing strikes but missing.
Dux works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sokol is pressing down on Dux's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dux stopping the sweep attempt from Sokol.
Frank Dux has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dux wants to control from the top but Sokol keeps moving.
Sokol can't keep his opponent in guard - Dux advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dux slips a nice elbow through Sokol's hands, connecting with Sokol's forehead.
Dux throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dux is thwarting Sokol's attempts to control the position.
Dux trying to control from half guard but Sokol is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sokol is looking for a sweep. Dux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dux thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sokol wants to improve his position but Dux is controlling well.
Dux is taking a breather. Sokol says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sokol wants to improve his position but Dux is controlling well.
Dux is thwarting Sokol's attempts to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sokol pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux shoots in for a takedown but Sokol shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dux goes for a double leg but Sokol avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sokol continues to drive forward.
Jan Sokol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.
Dux fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sokol sprawls well initially but Dux persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dux is keen to just control but Sokol is a slippery customer.
Dux thows a huge punch but Sokol dodges it nicely.
Sokol tries to get to full guard but Dux has control of the leg.
Dux wants to control but Sokol is keeping him busy.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dux connects with a nice short shot to Sokol's temple.
Sokol throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Dux scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dux is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dux trying to control from half guard but Sokol is working away.
Sokol keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux lands with a punch from half guard.
Sokol is looking for a sweep. Dux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sokol wants to control but Dux is keeping busy.
Sokol is holding on to half guard well.
Dux throws a strike but Sokol avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Dux working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sokol's head.
Dux tries to free his leg and advance position but Sokol is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sokol looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sokol working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dux.
Sokol keeping moving, preventing Dux from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Dux 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.
Dux shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nice strikes from Dux there.
Dux is controlling the pace.
Dux scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol wants to get back to full guard.
Sokol makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sokol.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sokol is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokol lands a couple of elbows.
Dux controlling Sokol's posture.
Sokol landing some decent shots from guard.
Dux tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dux is on top in guard.
Dux is in close to Sokol's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sokol trying to control the position.
Dux tries to free his leg and advance position but Sokol is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux won't allow Sokol to sweep him here.
Sokol is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sokol misses with a head shot. Dux uses the momentum to regain guard.
Sokol loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dux has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sokol accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sokol being controlled here momentarily.
Dux's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dux trying to control the pace.
Dux trying to control from half guard but Sokol is working away.
Sokol is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dux's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dux's back!
Dux rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sokol missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux is looking for a sweep. Sokol is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dux keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Dux trying to control but Sokol postures up.
Sokol thows a huge punch but Dux dodges it nicely.
Sokol throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dux trying to control but Sokol postures up.
Dux gets back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sokol with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sokol postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Frank Dux just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dux shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sokol sprawls well. Sokol wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dux gets slowly back to his feet.
Dux scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sokol is looking to control Dux's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sokol avoid being mounted?
Dux wants to pass the guard but Sokol is defending well.
Sokol wants to control but Dux is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol wants to get back to full guard.
Sokol manages to get to full guard.
Dux throwing strikes from guard but Sokol blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokol keeping moving, preventing Dux from controlling successfully.
Dux working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sokol is on top in guard.
Sokol scoring with some ground and pound.
Dux working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sokol.
Sokol throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dux lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sokol trying to control the position.
Sokol looking for a sweep. Not yet Sokol, not yet.
Sokol keeping moving, preventing Dux from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dux's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sokol is on top in guard.
Dux pulls Sokol in close to prevent any damage.
Sokol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dux works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dux is adopting a defensive guard.
Dux working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sokol.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Sokol looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dux is one step ahead there.
Sokol is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dux slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dux wants to control from the top but Sokol keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dux working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sokol working a defensive guard here.
Dux throws a big right hand that misses.
Dux postures up.
Dux trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sokol lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dux shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sokol sprawls well. Sokol wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dux gets slowly back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dux shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jan Sokol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.
Sokol looks to land a right hand but Dux moved out of range.
Dux fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sokol avoids it really well and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jan Sokol will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sokol's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Dux shoots in and drives through. Sokol sprawls well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dux or perhaps it was just good defense by Sokol, which made it look bad.
Sokol throws a head kick but Dux moves out of range.
Sokol lands with a cross.
Sokol tries to close the distance and clinch but Dux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dux slips under a jab.
Dux closes the distance and clinches up with Sokol, looking for a takedown. Dux pushes Sokol against the cage but Sokol circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jan Sokol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.
A jab from Sokol does it's job there.
Sokol throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sokol scoring well with a low kick there.
Dux shoots for a takedown but Sokol saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dux just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSokol.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dux.
Dux staying out of range there.
Sokol misses with the combination.
Dux shoots in but no luck this time.
Dux on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokol gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dux to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sokol trying to keep a closed guard but Dux is proving a slippery customer.
Dux is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Dux lands a couple of elbows.
Sokol trying to keep a closed guard but Dux is proving a slippery customer.
Sokol preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sokol holds on and takes a little breather.
Dux preventing the sweep.
Dux is looking to work some ground and pound but Sokol has wrist control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sokol avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dux shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sokol but Sokol pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jan Sokol is winning the standup battle so far.
Dux shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sokol is trying to defend but Dux finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sokol gets back to full guard.
Sokol avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dux keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sokol's head.
Sokol is trying to keep Dux in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux landing some decent shots from guard.
Sokol pulls Dux in close to prevent any damage.
Sokol working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dux.
Sokol controlling the position.
Sokol is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dux in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dux closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sokol to the mat! Sokol manages to get full guard.
Dux in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dux loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux throwing strikes from guard but Sokol blocks nicely.
Sokol trying to keep a closed guard but Dux is proving a slippery customer.
Sokol seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sokol is trying to keep Dux in close.
Dux wants to control from the top but Sokol keeps moving.
Dux is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck for Dux with that takedown attempt.
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 Jan Sokol.
I think Sokol has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 49:47
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 48:48
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 47:49
The fight is ruled a draw!
Jan Sokol retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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