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SMFL 7 - O'Brien vs. Hunt PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Samwel Nkruma (ranked 24948 p4p, 24540 weight class) and Ukraine Putin (ranked 575 p4p, 585 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nkruma might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Imperial March - Pegboard Nerds. 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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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Samwel Nkruma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ukraine Putin!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Putin moves into the clinch.
Putin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nkruma blocks it with crossed arms.
Putin lands with a left to the head.
Nkruma looking to stall.
Putin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Putin landing knees to the head.
 It looks like Samwel Nkruma has been cut.
Nkruma struggles to land a body shot inside as Putin controls his hands.
Nkruma trying to land knees to the body.
Putin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Putin tries a body shot but Nkruma blocks it.
Putin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nkruma holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Putin slowing the pace effectively.
Nkruma jumps guard but Putin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nkruma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Putins head.
Putin blocks a body shot from Nkruma.
Putin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Putin jumps guard.
Putin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nkruma can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Putin trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nkruma trying to control but Putin is working from the bottom.
Putin throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nkruma uses it to pass to side control.
Nkruma trying to control the position but Putin is working away.
Putin is trying to get back to half guard.
Nkruma is looking to take a break and control but Putin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Putin tries to bench press Nkruma off him but Nkruma keeps the position.
Putin told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
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.
Putin is not content to let Nkruma control the position.
Nkruma is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Putin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Putin tries to bench press Nkruma off him but Nkruma keeps the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nkruma is looking to take a break and control but Putin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Putin's face as Nkruma controls the position.
Putin wants to control but Nkruma postures up.
Putin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nkruma is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Putin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Putin is looking to reverse the position.
Nkruma definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nkruma trying to control the action but Putin is working from the bottom.
Putin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Putin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nkruma pulls his head out easily.
Nkruma is working for a kimura but Putin is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Putin preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Putin tries to roll over but Nkruma keeps him under control.
Nkruma wants to work for an arm triangle but Putin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nkruma is trying to control the action in half guard but Putin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nkruma is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nkruma is pressing down on Putin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Putin is holding on for now.
Putin actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ukraine Putin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samwel Nkruma's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A cross from Nkruma lands.
Nkruma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Putin darts in and clinches Nkruma up against the cage.
Nkruma tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Putin connects with a knee to the head.
Putin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nkruma prevents the takedown attempt.
Putin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nkruma blocks it with crossed arms.
Putin looking to stall.
Nkruma jumps guard and drags Putin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Nkruma is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Putin is aware though and is defending well.
Putin tries to free his leg and advance position but Nkruma is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nkruma working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Putin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Putin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Putin passes into half guard.
Nkruma moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putin wants to control from the top but Nkruma keeps moving.
Nkruma looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nkruma is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Putin is pushing down on Nkruma's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nkruma is fighting to maintain full guard but Putin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nkruma actively working from the bottom here.
Putin seems to be looking for submissions.
Putin seems to be looking for submissions.
Nkruma looking for submissions off his back.
Samwel Nkruma overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Putin is trying to control the action in half guard but Nkruma is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putin is looking for a kimura but Nkruma is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Putin to get the leverage.
Nkruma wants to improve his position but Putin is controlling well.
Putin trying to control the action but Nkruma is working from the bottom.
Nkruma tries to roll over but Putin keeps him under control.
Putin trying to control the action but Nkruma is working from the bottom.
Putin seems to be looking for submissions.
Putin is trying to control. Nkruma wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nkruma wants to get back to full guard.
Putin wants to take a breather but Nkruma is having none of it.
Putin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nkruma is looking for a sweep. Putin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putin is looking for a kimura here.
Putin wants to take a breather but Nkruma is having none of it.
Nkruma gets full guard.
Putin tries to free his leg and advance position but Nkruma is retaining full guard.
Nkruma is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nkruma escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Putin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nkruma keeping full guard, as Putin tries to pass.
Putin advances position into side control!
Nkruma is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nkruma manages to get back to half guard.
Putin is looking for a kimura but Nkruma is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Putin to get the leverage.
Putin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nkruma is just riding it out for now. Putin eventually gives up the hold.
Putin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nkruma has managed to free his arm - good work.
Putin is breathing heavily.
Nkruma wants to get back to full guard.
Putin is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nkruma has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Putin is working away from the top position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ukraine Putin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Samwel Nkruma's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Putin blocks the body kick.
Putin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nkruma tries to pull guard but Putin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Putin struggles to land a body shot inside as Nkruma controls his hands.
Nkruma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nkruma tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Putin smiles and moves away.
Nkruma gets tackled into the cage by Putin. Putin maintains the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Putin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nkruma is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Putin to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samwel Nkruma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nkruma tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nkruma successfully pulls guard.
Putin trying to control the position from guard on top but Nkruma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nkruma looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nkruma is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Putin is aware though and is defending well.
Nkruma is looking for a triangle but Putin pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Putin pushes down on Nkruma's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Putin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nkruma is just riding it out for now. Putin eventually gives up the hold.
Nkruma gets full guard.
Nkruma looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Putin drops back looking for a leg! Nkruma is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nkruma manages to kick Putin off! Putin jumps back into Nkruma's guard.
Putin wants to control from the top but Nkruma keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putin postures up in Nkruma's guard and throws a big left but Nkruma blocks it.
Putin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nkruma is keeping the position for now.
Nkruma escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Putin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Putin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nkruma can't keep his opponent in guard - Putin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Putin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nkruma defends it well.
Putin prevents Nkruma from improving his position.
Putin is working for a kimura but Nkruma is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putin seems to be looking for submissions.
Nkruma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Putin pulls his head out easily.
Putin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Putin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Putin trying to pass the guard but Nkruma defending well.
Nkruma regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nkruma is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Putin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nkruma has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Putin has managed to get both his arms back between Nkruma's legs - danger averted.
Nkruma keeping moving, preventing Putin from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nkruma working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Putin.
Putin is looking to work some ground and pound but Nkruma has wrist control.
Nkruma is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Putin passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Putin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nkruma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Putin works his foot free and advances to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Putin throws some wild stikes that Nkruma manages to avoid easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ukraine Putin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Putin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ukraine Putin!
Ukraine Putin 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Menes Kai (ranked 3877 p4p, 24674 weight class) and Charles Lee (ranked 410 p4p, 534 weight class). Kai comes to the cage accompanied by The Astronaut - Jin. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Menes Kai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Lee!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lee thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kai can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kai is looking for a sweep.
Lee goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kai has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lee but great work by Kai.
Kai looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee tries to improve position but can't.
Kai goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lee has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kai but great work by Lee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kai has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lee but great work by Kai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kai's best efforts.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Kai has control of the leg.
Lee keeps trying to improve his position.
Kai trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Kai. Oh but Lee has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Kai goes limp - he's gone! Lee jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Charles Lee!
Charles Lee was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pupp Eye (ranked 3148 p4p, 5598 weight class) and Panfilo Acerbi (ranked 352 p4p, 476 weight class). Acerbi has chosen Boom Boom Boom Boom - Venga Boys as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Panfilo Acerbi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Pupp Eye's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Pupp Eye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Panfilo Acerbi!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Acerbi misses with a wild body shot.
Eye throwing a counter right hand but Acerbi manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Acerbi misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Eye misses the target.
Eye blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Eye on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Acerbi misses with a few strikes there.
Eye is looking to counter punch.
Acerbi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Acerbi has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Eye is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Acerbi misses with a right hand
and Eye counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Acerbi thinking.
Acerbi just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Eye wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Acerbi misses with a lunging right hand
and Acerbi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Acerbi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Eye has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Eye and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Eye appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Eye walks into a left hand.
Acerbi looks to score with a jab to the body but Eye is just out of range.
Acerbi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A counter left hand to the body from Eye misses its target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acerbi looks to land a left hand but Eye moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Eye on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Acerbi throws a one two combo.
Acerbi swings for the body but Eye moves out of range.
Eye swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Acerbi looks to throw the jab but Eye is out of range.
It looked like Eye wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Acerbi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Eye counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A low kick from Acerbi is predictable there
and Eye counters with a stiff right hand.
Acerbi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Eye throwing a counter right hand but Acerbi manages to avoid it.
Eye slips a straight right by Acerbi.
Acerbi throws an off balance right hand
and Eye counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Acerbi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eye slips under a jab from Acerbi.
Acerbi throws an overhand right that lands on Eye's shoulder, as Eye tries to avoid the shot.
Eye swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Eye with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Acerbi to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Acerbi throws an off balance right hand
and Eye counters with a three punch combo that has Acerbi backing up. Acerbi nods at Eye to acknowledge the strikes.
Acerbi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Acerbi misses with a looping right.
Eye swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Acerbi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Eye throwing a counter right hand but Acerbi manages to avoid it.
Acerbi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Eye counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Acerbi misses with a body punch
and Eye connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Acerbi throws a lazy uppercut
and Acerbi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Acerbi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Eye sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acerbi throws a low kick, looking for Eye's leg but Eye calmly moves out of range.
Acerbi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Eye counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Acerbi misses with a jab to the body
letting Eye counter with a right hand.
Acerbi throws a big shot that misses.
Eye is looking to counter punch.
Panfilo Acerbi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Acerbi - just one landing.
Eye ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Acerbi throws a lazy uppercut
and Eye counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Acerbi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Eye connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Acerbi misses with a lunging right hand
and Eye counters with a nice uppercut.
Eye tries to move into range but Acerbi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Acerbi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Eye misses the target.
Acerbi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eye.
Acerbi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Acerbi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Acerbi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Eye to counter with a crisp jab.
Eye with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Acerbi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eye swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Acerbi throws a jab when Eye was well out of range.
Eye throwing a counter right hand but Acerbi manages to avoid it.
Acerbi misses with a right hand
and Eye counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Acerbi thinking.
Acerbi takes a swing at Eye's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Eye on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Acerbi throws out a powerful jab.
Eye moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Panfilo Acerbi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A punch lands to the side of Eye 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Acerbi punishes Eye's body with a nice straight punch.
Eye uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Acerbi.
Eye on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Acerbi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Eye looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Acerbi scores with a nice right hand.
Panfilo Acerbi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Acerbi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Eye counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acerbi misses with a hook
and Eye counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Acerbi thinking.
Eye takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Acerbi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eye throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acerbi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Eye momentarily.
 Eye is rocked!
Acerbi misses with a hook. Eye ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Acerbi misses the target.
A big right from Acerbi misses.
It looked like Eye wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Acerbi throws a body punch but Eye moves out of range.
Acerbi misses with a wild body shot.
Acerbi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Acerbi throws a shot from downtown. Eye moves away and avoids it.
Acerbi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eye throws a big counter combination but Acerbi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Acerbi throws a series of punches but Eye moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acerbi misses with an uppercut
and Acerbi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from Acerbi misses
and Eye counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Acerbi thinking.
Acerbi misses the shot to the body.
As Acerbi looks to move away, Eye throws a big counter combo but Acerbi just gets out of the way.
Acerbi throws a right hand that misses
and Eye counters with a straight right hand.
We've been told by Eye's head coaches at BKC Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Eye uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Acerbi.
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!
Acerbi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Eye sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Acerbi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Eye is looking to counter punch.
Acerbi tries to land a body kick
and Acerbi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Acerbi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Eye was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Acerbi lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Acerbi is predictable there
and Eye connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Acerbi misses with a wild combination.
Acerbi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Eye connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Eye uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Acerbi.
Eye was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Acerbi missing with a left hand there. Eye was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Eye uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Acerbi.
Acerbi misses with a hook
and Eye counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Acerbi tries to land a body kick
and Eye counters with a stiff right hand.
Acerbi misses with the body kick
letting Eye counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acerbi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Acerbi thows a leg kick but Eye checks it
and Acerbi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Acerbi digs a good body shot into Eye's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Acerbi misses with a left hand
and Eye counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Acerbi tests Eye's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Eye staying out of range there.
Eye punishes Acerbi's body with a nice straight punch.
Acerbi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Acerbi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Eye takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Panfilo Acerbi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Eye's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Acerbi cracks a nice hook into Eye's ribs.
Acerbi throws a big shot that misses.
Acerbi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Acerbi cracks Eye with an open hand slap.
Oh Eye is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Eye gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Acerbi gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Panfilo Acerbi!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justice Christ (ranked 3642 p4p, 4355 weight class) and Biniyam Shibre (ranked 392 p4p, 441 weight class). Shibre has chosen Dancey Dancey - Baby Cool as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Justice Christ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Biniyam Shibre!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Christ throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shibre flicks out a counter leg kick but Christ steps away.
Shibre swings for the body but Christ moves out of range.
Shibre throws a head kick that misses
and Christ connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shibre gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Christ.
Shibre is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shibre tries a head kick but it misses.
Shibre throws a wild body kick that Christ sees coming a mile off.
Shibre throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Christ blocks the body kick.
Shibre throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Christ's head.
Christ takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shibre moves out of range of the strikes.
Christ backing away here, and Shibre unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Christ looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shibre throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Biniyam Shibre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Christ, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shibre throws a body shot but no joy.
Christ's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shibre under the eye.
Christ throws a big shot that misses.
Christ misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ lunges at Shibre with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shibre's hand.
Shibre tries a head kick but it misses.
Shibre throws a head kick that misses
and Christ counters with a crisp right that sends Shibre to the canvas! Christ follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justice Christ!
A victorious Justice Christ thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Somporn Metharom (ranked 3107 p4p, 3749 weight class) and Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan (ranked 395 p4p, 469 weight class). Metharom's entrance music is Porcelain - Moby. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Somporn Metharom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick from Aztlan, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aztlan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Metharom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good exchange - Aztlan coming out on top.
Good work by Aztlan as he checks the leg kick.
Aztlan is looking to slow Metharom down with leg kicks.
Aztlan connects with an inside leg kick.
We've been told by Metharom's head coaches at Ludus Magnus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Metharom just misses with a punch to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aztlan.
Aztlan lands with an uppercut that bounces Metharom off the cage and back into range.
A jab from Aztlan finds it's way through Metharom's defenses.
Nice uppercut there from Aztlan.
Aztlan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Metharom. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metharom with the inside leg kick.
Metharom takes a swing at Aztlan's ribcage but misses.
Metharom on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Aztlan throws a push kick but Metharom slaps the foot to one side.
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Metharom walks into a left hand.
Aztlan lands a right hook to the body.
Aztlan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Aztlan lands a nice shot that snaps Metharom's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Aztlan.
Jab from Aztlan.
Metharom stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aztlan.
Aztlan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Metharom checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Metharom misses with an uppercut. Aztlan saw that one coming.
Metharom throws a lazy head kick
letting Aztlan counter with a right hand.
Aztlan throws a head kick that misses
and Metharom counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Aztlan is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Metharom misses with a body shot.
Aztlan feints a counter leg kick.
Metharom is looking to land body kicks.
Aztlan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Aztlan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Aztlan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aztlan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Metharom's sensitive parts.
Metharom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aztlan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Metharom is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Metharom throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Aztlan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Aztlan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Metharom doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Aztlan.
Aztlan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Metharom on the side of the head.
Metharom ducks right into an uppercut from Aztlan.
Aztlan with the inside leg kick.
Aztlan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Metharom takes one on the button.
Metharom on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Metharom misses the shot to the body.
Aztlan connects with an inside leg kick.
Metharom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aztlan jabs at Metharom's body.
Metharom is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Metharom looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A nice leg kick from Aztlan, right into the meat of the thigh.
Metharom throws a push kick but Aztlan slaps the foot to one side.
Aztlan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Aztlan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Aztlan thuds a left hand into Metharom's body.
Aztlan scores with a sloppy right hand. Metharom should have avoided that one.
Aztlan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Metharom had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aztlan with a nice cross.
Metharom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aztlan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Aztlan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Aztlan lands the left hand.
Metharom takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Aztlan connects with the punch.
Metharom shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Aztlan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Aztlan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Metharom.
Aztlan scores with a jab to the head.
Metharom throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That kick from Aztlan tenderised Metharom's leg. Metharom is trying to keep his angry face on.
Aztlan scores with a jab to the head.
Aztlan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aztlan connects with a leg kick.
Metharom takes one to the chin there.
Aztlan jabs Metharom to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aztlan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Metharom misses.
Aztlan avoids the head kick by Metharom.
Metharom throws a body shot but no joy.
Metharom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick lands for Aztlan.
Aztlan with a jab.
Metharom is looking to wear down Aztlan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Aztlan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Aztlan catches Metharom with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Aztlan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Metharom throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Metharom looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice jab there from Aztlan.
Aztlan misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Metharom gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A nice leg kick from Aztlan, right into the meat of the thigh.
Metharom avoids the head kick by Aztlan.
Aztlan avoids a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan 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.
Aztlan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Aztlan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Metharom throws a head kick but Aztlan moves out of range.
Aztlan connects with a looping right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Aztlan blocks the leg kick.
Metharom misses with a head kick.
Aztlan throws a leg kick which misses Metharom's front leg but catches the back leg as Metharom tries to avoid it.
Metharom throws a head kick that Aztlan semi-blocks.
Aztlan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Metharom's head backwards.
Aztlan lands a nice hook to Metharom's body. Metharom takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Aztlan scores with a nice strike.
Metharom throws a sloppy head kick and Aztlan moves out of range easily.
Metharom throws a head kick that misses.
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!
Aztlan with the inside leg kick.
Aztlan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Metharom has time to react.
Aztlan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice shot by Aztlan.
Metharom throws a head kick but Aztlan moves out of range.
Metharom looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Aztlan thuds a left hand into Metharom's body.
Metharom throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aztlan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Aztlan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Metharom.
Aztlan lands a glancing blow to the side of Metharom's head.
Metharom misses with a head kick.
Metharom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aztlan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Aztlan avoids the body shot from Metharom.
Aztlan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Metharom looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Metharom throws a wild body kick that Aztlan sees coming a mile off.
The crowd cheers as Aztlan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Metharom doesn't seem phased though.
Aztlan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Aztlan sizes up Metharom with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Aztlan tests Metharom's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aztlan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Metharom has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A head kick misses from Metharom.
A slapping body kick lands there for Aztlan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aztlan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Metharom. Aztlan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Metharom throws a wild body kick that Aztlan sees coming a mile off.
Aztlan tries a quick counter leg kick but Metharom is wise to it.
Metharom chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Aztlan can pounce on him.
Metharom throws a head kick but Aztlan moves out of range.
Aztlan tries a quick counter leg kick but Metharom is wise to it.
Metharom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Metharom looks to score with a jab to the body but Aztlan is just out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aztlan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Metharom chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Aztlan can pounce on him.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Metharom might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Aztlan scores with a jab.
Aztlan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Aztlan scores with a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Aztlan.
Metharom throws a sloppy head kick and Aztlan moves out of range easily.
Aztlan scores with a spinning back kick!
Aztlan thuds his right hand into Metharom's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Aztlan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Aztlan with a nice calf kick.
Metharom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aztlan.
Aztlan throws out a counter right but Metharom avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metharom throws a leg kick
and Aztlan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Metharom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Metharom.
Aztlan scores with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Metharom.
Aztlan throws a shot to the body.
Metharom lands with a nice body kick.
Metharom takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Metharom takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Aztlan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Aztlan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Aztlan ducks under a wild hook from Metharom.
Aztlan connects with a looping right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aztlan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Metharom missing with a left hand there. Aztlan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A thudding body kick lands there by Aztlan!
Aztlan throws a head kick but Metharom moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aztlan scores with a leg kick.
Metharom throws a head kick but Aztlan moves out of range.
Aztlan lunges at Metharom with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Metharom's hand.
Aztlan connects with a body shot that sends Metharom's belly button to the back.
Metharom misses with a wild body shot.
Aztlan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Metharom misses the jab.
Aztlan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Aztlan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Metharom throws a leg kick but Aztlan checks it.
Aztlan checks the leg kick.
Metharom misses with a low kick.
Aztlan sizes up Metharom with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot lands for Aztlan.
Aztlan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Aztlan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Metharom.
Metharom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Aztlan feints and then cracks Metharom's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Metharom down.
Aztlan blocks a head kick by Metharom.
Aztlan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A shot to the liver by Aztlan. Beautiful body shot.
A jab from Aztlan does it's job there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Aztlan.
The crowd cheers as Aztlan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Metharom doesn't seem phased though.
Aztlan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Aztlan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Metharom.
Metharom tries to move into range but Aztlan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Metharom tries a head kick but it misses.
Aztlan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aztlan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Metharom stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Aztlan moves out of range of the body kick.
Aztlan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aztlan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Metharom.
Metharom just misses with a punch to the body.
Aztlan scores with the left hand. Metharom knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aztlan jabs at Metharom's body.
Aztlan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Metharom stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Metharom tried to score with a low kick but Aztlan checks it.
Metharom throws a lazy right hand but Aztlan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Metharom throws a hook but Aztlan blocks it.
Metharom blocks a head kick by Aztlan.
Metharom throws a counter high kick but Aztlan was just alert enough to avoid it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Aztlan!
Metharom takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Metharom walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Metharom looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Metharom motions for Aztlan to come forward. Metharom throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Metharom misses with a head kick.
Aztlan feints a counter leg kick.
Aztlan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Metharom takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Aztlan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metharom with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Aztlan to score with a decent uppercut.
Aztlan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aztlan scores with a jab to the body.
Metharom takes one to the side of the head.
Metharom throws a head kick that misses.
Metharom lands a nice looking body kick.
Aztlan lands a lovely overhand right.
Aztlan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aztlan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Metharom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aztlan moves out of range of the body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aztlan.
Aztlan digs a good hook to Metharom's body.
Metharom throws a body kick that misses.
Aztlan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Aztlan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Metharom - that will leave a mark!
Aztlan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Metharom checks a leg kick.
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aztlan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Metharom takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Metharom takes a jab right on the kisser.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Aztlan checks a leg kick.
Aztlan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aztlan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aztlan punishes Metharom's body with a nice straight punch.
Metharom misses the shot to the body.
Metharom feints and then cracks Aztlan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aztlan down.
Aztlan stuns Metharom with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Metharom throws out a leg kick but Aztlan moves out of range and Metharom only half commits.
Metharom misses the body punch
and Aztlan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aztlan lands a jab to Metharom's midsection.
Aztlan thuds a left hand into Metharom's body.
Metharom looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aztlan is looking to slow Metharom down with leg kicks.
Metharom just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aztlan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Metharom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Metharom takes a swing at Aztlan's ribcage but misses.
Aztlan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Metharom.
Metharom walks into a left hand.
Aztlan lands a jab to the head.
Metharom scores with a jab. Aztlan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Aztlan checks a low kick from Metharom.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aztlan.
Metharom moves forwards but Aztlan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Aztlan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aztlan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Metharom will feel that in the morning.
Aztlan lands a nice hook to Metharom's body. Metharom takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Metharom throws the left hand but Aztlan avoids the punch easily.
Aztlan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Somporn Metharom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice uppercut lands for Aztlan. That snapped Metharom's head back.
Aztlan cracks Metharom with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Aztlan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan!
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patricio Balduino (ranked 3297 p4p, 24803 weight class) and Fotis Vassilakos (ranked 348 p4p, 599 weight class). Balduino comes to the cage accompanied by Heaven Sent - John Digweed. Vassilakos has chosen Zorba's Dance as his entrance music. Fotis Vassilakos acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Patricio Balduino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fotis Vassilakos!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vassilakos throws a nice looking combination but Balduino bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Balduino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Balduino drives through and clinches with Vassilakos against the cage.
Balduino is trying to pull guard but Vassilakos has him pressed against the cage.
Balduino jumps guard.
Vassilakos trying to control the position from guard on top but Balduino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balduino looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vassilakos is one step ahead there.
Vassilakos is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balduino is trying to keep Vassilakos in close.
We've been hearing good reports from Balduino's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balduino working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vassilakos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vassilakos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vassilakos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balduino is keeping the position for now.
Vassilakos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balduino is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Balduino can't keep his opponent in guard - Vassilakos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Balduino is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vassilakos pulls his head out easily.
Balduino looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Vassilakos pushes past his half guard into mount!
Vassilakos is working for a guillotine from mount but Balduino frees his head quite easily.
Balduino is controlling an arm, preventing Vassilakos from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Balduino is working to get back to half guard.
Vassilakos tries to control but Balduino wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vassilakos is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Balduino to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Balduino shrugs it off.
Vassilakos is working for a guillotine from mount but Balduino frees his head quite easily.
Vassilakos has control of Balduino's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Balduino regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Vassilakos is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Balduino to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Balduino shrugs it off.
Vassilakos trying to control but Balduino is having none of it.
Balduino can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balduino tries to hold on but Vassilakos postures up.
Balduino defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Vassilakos.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vassilakos working for a submission but Balduino is keeping him at bay.
Vassilakos looking to secure an arm triangle but Balduino defends it well.
Balduino wants to hold on but Vassilakos pushes him away.
Balduino bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vassilakos working for a triangle but Balduino defends it easily.
Balduino wants to control from the top but Vassilakos keeps moving.
Vassilakos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Balduino defends well.
Balduino trying to control but Vassilakos is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vassilakos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Balduino doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Balduino manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vassilakos looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Balduino is defending well. Vassilakos quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Balduino has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Vassilakos celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fotis Vassilakos!
Fotis Vassilakos thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Jankovic (ranked 3577 p4p, 3272 weight class) and Ivan Raikov (ranked 415 p4p, 395 weight class). Raikov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Back in the USSR. Ivan Jankovic 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ivan Jankovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Raikov!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jankovic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Raikov gets a takedown into half guard.
Raikov wants to pass to mount but Jankovic is defending the position.
Raikov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jankovic moves into full guard.
Jankovic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jankovic tries to get out of the position.
Raikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raikov stands and throws Jankovic's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Raikov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Raikov is trying to get an arm triangle but Jankovic is defending well.
Raikov advances to mount.
Raikov looking to secure an arm triangle but Jankovic defends it well.
Jankovic tries to reverse the position but Raikov maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raikov fails to advance to Jankovic's back.
Jankovic suckers Raikov into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Jankovic is now in Raikov's guard!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jankovic stopping the sweep attempt from Raikov.
Raikov is still trying to improve position.
Raikov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jankovic defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raikov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Raikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jankovic trying to control but Raikov is working from the bottom.
Raikov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jankovic defends it easily.
Raikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jankovic manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Jankovic is retaining full guard.
Jankovic has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Raikov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Raikov works to advance to full mount. Jankovic defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Raikov looking for a guillotine from mount but Jankovic is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raikov fails to advance to Jankovic's back.
Jankovic is trying to escape the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Raikov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jankovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Raikov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jankovic lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jankovic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jankovic enables Raikov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jankovic manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Raikov looking to pass the guard.
Raikov pushing down on Jankovic's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Raikov moves nicely into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raikov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jankovic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Raikov on the ground.
Raikov has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Jankovic is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Raikov yanks on the arm and Jankovic is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Raikov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ivan Raikov!
Ivan Raikov managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, BE Younick , into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Musa Vitalik (ranked 2183 p4p, 2814 weight class) and Bernard Krakowski (ranked 318 p4p, 390 weight class). Vitalik comes to the cage accompanied by Planet Purge - Midnight Tyrannosaurus & Ehide. Krakowski has chosen Netherfell - Mokosz as his entrance music. Bernard Krakowski has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Musa Vitalik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bernard Krakowski!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vitalik moves out of range of the strikes.
Krakowski takes a swing at Vitalik's ribcage but misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vitalik, as that shot connected.
 It looks like Bernard Krakowski has been cut.
Vitalik lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Krakowski goes down and covers up as Vitalik starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Musa Vitalik!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jay Read (ranked 1468 p4p, 2486 weight class) and Jake Shields (ranked 200 p4p, 329 weight class). Read comes to the cage accompanied by Fight Music. Shields has chosen Seven Nation Army as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jake Shields is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jay Read!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Shields!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shields swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Read closes the distance and clinches.
Read trying to land knees to the body.
Shields tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Read tries to land knees in the clinch but Shields avoids the damage to the body.
Shields jumps guard but Read stands there with Shields around his waist. Shields gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Read.
Shields tries to pull guard but Read holds him up against the cage and eventually Shields drops back down to his feet.
Read looking to throw knees to the head but Shields is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shields jumps into guard, dragging Read to the mat.
Read avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Read stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Read tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Shields on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Read moves into the clinch successfully.
Shields is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jay Read has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Shields.
Read throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shieldss head.
Read throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shields blocks it with crossed arms.
Read lands with a light punch inside.
Read stops a takedown attempt from Shields.
Shields blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Read using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Read misses with a knee strike.
Shields wants to get back to striking at distance but Read won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Read.
Read lands a good knee to the midsection. Shields won't want to take too many of those.
Read with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Read is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Shields has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Read seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Shields can turn it around.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Read.
Read tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Read tries a knee to the head but Shields blocks it.
Read tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shields avoids it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Read landing knees to the body.
Read unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Read working Shields over with knees to the body.
Read misses with a knee to the head.
Shields manages to pull guard.
Shields is looking for a triangle but Read pushes his legs off easily.
Read trying to stand up but can't free himself from Shields's guard.
Read has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Shields working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Read doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Read manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Read is looking to stand up but Shields won't let him.
Read gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Shields avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Read gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shields is pushing Read up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Read is stalling here.
Read misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Read tries a knee to the head but Shields blocks it.
Read throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shields blocks it with crossed arms.
Shields drags the fight down to the ground.
Read wants to get up but he can't break Shields's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shields is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Read wants to get up but he can't break Shields's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Read has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Read 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.
Read tries to clinch there but Shields circles away.
Shields fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Read avoids it really well and circles away.
Read wants to clinch.
Read tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shields paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Read moves in looking to clinch but Shields pushes him off.
Read blocks a low kick nicely.
Read clinches up against the cage.
Read with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Jake Shields has been cut.
Shields misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Read throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shields blocks it with crossed arms.
Shields managing to block the knees to the body from Read.
Jay Read has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Read gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Shields jumps into guard, dragging Read to the mat.
Read stopping the sweep attempt from Shields.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields working for a triangle but Read defends it easily.
Shields 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.
Shields is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Read has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Shields is proving hard to escape from.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shields looking for a sweep. Not yet Shields, not yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shields shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Read manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Read is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Shields trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shields is still trying to improve position.
Read is looking to stand up but Shields isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields is standing up over Read. Read looks to escape but Shields dives into side control.
Shields tries for a kimura but Read is defending well.
Read is trying to get back to his feet.
Shields trying to control the position but Read is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shields thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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.
Read is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Read trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shields throws a body shot but no joy.
Read is looking to counter punch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Read tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Read looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Read darts in and clinches Shields up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Shields showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jake Shields's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Read catches Shields with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Read avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shields takes a swing at Read's ribcage but misses.
Shields avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shields swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Read slips a jab from Shields.
It looked like Read was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shields looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Read is looking to stand up but Shields isn't so interested in that idea.
Shields wants to pass the guard but Read is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Read wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Shields manages to pass to side control.
Shields is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Read pushes Shields off looking to stand but Shields dives back in and keeps control.
Shields is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Read wants to get back to his feet but Shields is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Read knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shields on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shields wants to control from the top but Read keeps moving.
Shields pushes down on Read's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shields is looking for a kimura but Read is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shields to get the leverage.
Jake Shields has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shields moves nicely into side control.
Read is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Shields is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shields just misses with a punch to the body.
Read tries to close the distance and clinch but Shields swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Read moves into the clinch.
Read misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shields.
Shields fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Read is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shields is defending well for now.
Read blocks an elbow strike from Shields.
Shields is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Read gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shields tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Read smiles and moves away.
Jay Read has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Shields.
Shields with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Read takes the fight into the clinch.
Read is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Shields takes a knee right on the jaw!
Read landing knees to the head.
Shields pulls Read into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shields is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shields takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shields trying to keep a closed guard but Read is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Read wants to stand and escape but instead Shields has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Read wants to stand and escape but Shields is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Shields really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Shields's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Read ducks under a wild hook from Shields.
Read moves in looking to clinch but Shields pushes him off.
Read fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shields avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Read tries to clinch there but Shields circles away.
Read is looking to clinch.
Shields shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Read but Read pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Read tries to clinch up.
Jay Read seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Read fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Read looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shields misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Read uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shields.
Shields throws a looping overhand right but Read ducks down to avoid it.
Shields closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Read to the mat! Read manages to get full guard.
Read wants to get back to his feet but Shields is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Read is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Shields dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Shields is trying to get an arm triangle but Read is defending well.
Shields is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Read wants to get back to his feet.
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.
Shields wants to lay and pray for a moment but Read keeps working.
Shields passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Read!
Shields won't let Read get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Shields wants to control the pace but Read is squirming around nicely.
Read squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields is looking to work his way around to Read's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Read is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Shields has taken his back.
Read is trying to stand back up.
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.
Shields is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Shields working for a choke but Read is defending well.
Read wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shields has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Read! Can he survive? No! He's out! Shields gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jake Shields!
Jake Shields is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Jake Shields rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Miles O Brien (ranked 1230 p4p, 620 weight class) and Malig Hunt (ranked 160 p4p, 93 weight class). O Brien comes to the cage accompanied by Sweet Leaf. 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 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miles O Brien!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Malig Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Hunt.
O Brien swings widly with a right hand
and Hunt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hunt lunges at O Brien with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by O Brien's hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for O Brien.
O Brien fails to land with a series of punches.
Hunt scores with a shot to the body.
Hunt moves forwards but O Brien connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Hunt swings widly with a right hand
and O Brien cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hunt swings for the body but O Brien moves out of range.
O Brien misses with the body kick
letting Hunt counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Brien gets tackled into the cage by Hunt. Hunt maintains the clinch.
O Brien can't find room to land a body shot as Hunt controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Hunt.
O Brien pushes Hunt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
O Brien's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Brien.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunt misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brien uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunt.
O Brien walks into a left hand.
O Brien throws a sloppy body shot
and Hunt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
O Brien misses with a hook.
O Brien takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from O Brien misses the target.
Hunt throws a hook but O Brien blocks it.
A quick step to the side and O Brien tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Brien takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hunt with a hook.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
O Brien is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Brien.
Hunt lands a really nice looking cross but O Brien seems unphased.
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!
O Brien fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hunt now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hunt has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
O Brien swats away the attempt to clinch by Hunt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
O Brien on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hunt closes the distance and clinches.
O Brien's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
O Brien throws a shot from downtown. Hunt moves away and avoids it.
O Brien definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hunt instigates a clinch.
Hunt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
O Brien is trying to force a seperation but Hunt has the dominant position.
O Brien prevents a body shot from Hunt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt.
A short uppercut from O Brien.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O Brien.
O Brien misses with a hook to the ribs.
O Brien misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Hunt.
A short right from Hunt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
O Brien swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Brien misses with some punches.
O Brien tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
O Brien prevents a body shot from Hunt.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Hunt.
Hunt gets through O Brien's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by O Brien.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O Brien.
O Brien fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
O Brien misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hunt manages to break the clinch.
Hunt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and O Brien cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
O Brien misses with a looping left.
Hunt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase 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!
A punch lands to the side of O Brien 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hunt throws a hook but O Brien avoids it easily.
Hunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hunt moves into the clinch.
O Brien wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
O Brien digs a right hand into Hunt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hunt's gas tank.
O Brien throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Hunt.
O Brien has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
Hunt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hunt has O Brien up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from O Brien fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
O Brien tries to work over Hunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by O Brien.
O Brien manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malig Hunt dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Hunt moves in looking to clinch but O Brien pushes him off.
O Brien throwing a counter right hand but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Hunt walks into a left hand.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but O Brien paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hunt walks into a stiff left hand from O Brien.
O Brien fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
O Brien swings and misses with a hook to the body.
O Brien connects with a nice looking jab.
O Brien uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
O Brien is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
O Brien steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
O Brien uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunt.
O Brien takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by O Brien.
Hunt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps O Brien's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt is looking to clinch but O Brien is avoiding it.
Hunt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
O Brien uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Hunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hunt lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt jabs O Brien to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hunt staying out of range there.
Hunt misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Hunt.
O Brien tries to counter by clinching up but Hunt breaks away and moves out of range.
A lazy left from O Brien finds it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by O Brien as he connects with a hook.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Brien swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
O Brien jabs at Hunt's body.
Hunt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
O Brien throws a hook but Hunt blocks it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
O Brien's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hunt under the eye.
O Brien takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hunt forces O Brien back against the cage and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Brien tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing O Brien back against the cage.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Brien's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
O Brien throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
O Brien misses with an uppercut. Hunt saw that one coming.
Malig Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Brien misses with a right hand
and Hunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
O Brien slips under a jab from Hunt.
O Brien fakes the leg kick and cracks Hunt in the body.
O Brien misses with an uppercut.
O Brien fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hunt lands a jab to the head.
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt doesn't manage to clinch there - O Brien circles away.
Malig Hunt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from O Brien misses the target.
Hunt misses with a lunging right hand
and O Brien counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by O Brien.
O Brien tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
O Brien struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunt controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt works on O Brien's body with a couple of short punches.
Hunt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
O Brien fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Hunt cracks O Brien with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Brien misses with a looping left.
O Brien scores with a decent looking hook.
O Brien ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
O Brien ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
O Brien is looking to counter punch.
O Brien throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Brien throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hunt throws a hook but O Brien blocks it.
Hunt connects with a right hand. O Brien shakes it off.
O Brien lands a leg kick that knocks Hunt off balance momentarily.
O Brien slips under a jab from Hunt.
Hunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O Brien.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt misses with an uppercut.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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!
Hunt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps O Brien's head backwards.
O Brien takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
O Brien lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hunt circles away quickly and effectively.
Hunt lands with a shot to the body.
Hunt throws a hook to the side of O Brien's head but O Brien sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
O Brien was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hunt misses with a straight left.
A jab from Hunt misses.
O Brien appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hunt throws a hook but O Brien blocks it.
Hunt throws a hook but O Brien blocks it.
O Brien throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunt.
Hunt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
O Brien moves out of range of the strikes.
Hunt lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunt defending well as O Brien loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Malig Hunt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
O Brien keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch lands to the side of O Brien 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Brien manages to avoid it.
Hunt throws a jab but it's blocked by O Brien.
O Brien moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
O Brien feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but O Brien moved out of range.
O Brien swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
O Brien moves out of range of the strikes.
Hunt throws out a loose jab but O Brien uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt dips to his left and cracks O Brien with an uppercut!
Hunt ducks right into an uppercut from O Brien.
Hunt throws a hook but O Brien blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Brien keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
O Brien moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hunt tests O Brien's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hunt lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
O Brien scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
O Brien throws a low kick but Hunt avoids it.
Hunt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
O Brien tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from O Brien.
A countering left hand to the body from Hunt misses.
O Brien throws a poor cross that misses
and Hunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hunt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hunt scores with a crisp jab that stopped O Brien in his tracks.
O Brien throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hunt throws a body punch but O Brien moves out of range.
A low kick from O Brien is predictable there
and Hunt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hunt closes the distance and pushes O Brien back into the cage.
O Brien manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Brien slips a straight right by Hunt.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
O Brien was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hunt moves out of range as O Brien strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from O Brien misses.
Hunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O Brien.
O Brien misses with an uppercut.
Hunt swings widly with a right hand
and O Brien counters with a nice body shot.
Hunt avoids the body shot from O Brien.
Hunt scores with a nice right hand.
Hunt looks to land a left hand but O Brien moved out of range nicely.
O Brien fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hunt just manages to avoid it.
Hunt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
O Brien's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hunt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! O Brien scrambles back to his feet.
Hunt moves out of range as O Brien strikes.
Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from O Brien.
O Brien lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
O Brien takes one on the button.
Hunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O Brien.
O Brien moves forwards but Hunt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt throws a lazy right hand but O Brien sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from O Brien misses the target.
Hunt scores with a jab.
O Brien throws an off balance right hand
and Hunt counters with a nice uppercut.
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Brien moves away.
Hunt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hunt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
O Brien slips under a jab.
O Brien slips under a jab.
O Brien slips a straight right by Hunt.
The fighters circling - Hunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hunt misses with an uppercut. O Brien saw that one coming.
Hunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as O Brien throws out the jab.
A low kick from O Brien is predictable there
and Hunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up but O Brien swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. O Brien looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hunt throws a jab but it's blocked by O Brien.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Brien slips under a jab from Hunt.
O Brien turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
O Brien misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Brien looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range.
Hunt scores with a nice head shot.
O Brien on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Brien. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
O Brien swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt lunges at O Brien with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by O Brien's hand.
O Brien takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hunt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malig Hunt really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hunt loads up on a big right hand but O Brien slips the punch.
Hunt throws a shot to the body.
O Brien throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt staying out of range there.
Hunt throws a right hand that misses
and O Brien counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.
Hunt misses with an uppercut. O Brien saw that one coming.
Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from O Brien.
A little jabbing left from Hunt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
O Brien is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunt.
O Brien avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt misses with a hook. O Brien ducked under it nicely.
Hunt misses with a hook
and O Brien counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
O Brien drives through and clinches with Hunt against the cage.
O Brien tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing O Brien back against the cage.
Hunt misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt lands a nice uppercut.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O Brien.
Hunt cracks O Brien with a nice body shot.
Hunt blocks a body shot from O Brien.
Hunt misses with the head strike.
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
O Brien pushes Hunt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hunt blocking some punches.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but O Brien uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Brien throws a head punch that misses.
O Brien has had enough of the clinch but Hunt keeps him there for the moment.
O Brien misses with some punches.
O Brien blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from O Brien.
O Brien lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
O Brien misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt misses with a body punch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hunt - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
O Brien misses with some punches.
Hunt misses with some punches.
O Brien makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hunt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hunt throws a shot from downtown. O Brien moves away and avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Brien keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
O Brien went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
O Brien throws an off balance right hand
and Hunt counters with a straight right hand.
O Brien cracks Hunt with a good jab.
Hunt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by O Brien.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but O Brien is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. O Brien does a little dance to reset his feet.
O Brien dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hunt. That did some damage!
Hunt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hunt misses with an uppercut. O Brien saw that one coming.
Hunt keeps the fight on the outside.
O Brien tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from O Brien.
O Brien lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
O Brien throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hunt throws out a loose jab but O Brien uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Brien keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but O Brien ducks down to avoid it.
Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O Brien.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Brien.
Hunt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hunt slips a jab and a cross from O Brien.
A little jabbing left from Hunt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
O Brien missing with a left hand there. Hunt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
O Brien slips a jab from Hunt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Brien moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like O Brien was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hunt.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Brien manages to avoid it.
O Brien scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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!
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Brien moves away.
Hunt throws a good cross that connects.
O Brien throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt connects with a body shot.
Hunt moves into the clinch.
Hunt lands with a light punch inside.
Hunt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hunt throws a lazy right hand but O Brien sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt blocks a jab.
Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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 Miles O Brien will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt staying out of range there.
Hunt clinches with his opponent.
Hunt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
O Brien takes one on the button.
Hunt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. O Brien manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hunt darts in and clinches O Brien up against the cage.
O Brien scores with a shot to the side of Hunt's head.
O Brien breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hunt misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt missing with a left hand there. O Brien was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
O Brien is looking to counter punch.
O Brien misses with a straight left.
O Brien throws a leg kick
and Hunt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
O Brien misses with a looping left.
O Brien on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt tries to clinch but O Brien moves out of range.
Hunt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
O Brien just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt takes a swing at O Brien's ribcage but misses.
O Brien takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as O Brien throws out the jab.
O Brien takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hunt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hunt darts in and clinches O Brien up against the cage.
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
O Brien tries a body shot but Hunt blocks it.
O Brien pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but O Brien ducks down to avoid it.
O Brien shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Miles O Brien has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Brien throws a hook but Hunt blocks it.
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Good shot there by Hunt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
O Brien lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
O Brien slips a jab from Hunt.
Hunt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hunt lands a jab to O Brien's midsection.
Hunt rushes O Brien and presses him up against the cage.
O Brien fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
O Brien works on Hunt's body with a couple of short punches.
O Brien struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunt controls his hands.
O Brien pushes Hunt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
O Brien misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
O Brien blocks a body shot from Hunt.
O Brien goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunt lands a right hand.
O Brien misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Hunt.
Hunt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
O Brien is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hunt pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hunt slowing the pace effectively.
O Brien has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
A short right from Hunt on the inside.
O Brien pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hunt misses with a shot to the body
and O Brien counters with an outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt lands with an overhand left.
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.
O Brien misses with an uppercut
and Hunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt gets a clinch.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, O Brien creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
O Brien pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hunt tries to clinch up but O Brien circles away and keeps his distance.
An attempted straight right counter from O Brien misses the target.
Hunt slips under a jab.
O Brien doesn't manage to clinch there - Hunt circles away.
Hunt misses the jab.
Hunt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
O Brien tries a low kick but Hunt avoids it.
O Brien walks into a stiff left hand from Hunt.
O Brien keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malig Hunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hunt has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 46:49
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 46:50
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malig Hunt!
Malig Hunt is the new lightweight champion!
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