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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Hell (ranked 3115 p4p, 2942 weight class) and Kirov Sturmovik (ranked 454 p4p, 427 weight class). Hell comes to the cage accompanied by King of kings by Manowar. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Robbie Hell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kirov Sturmovik!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Hell.
Nice defenses there by Sturmovik.
Hell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sturmovik throws a head kick but Hell moves out of range.
Sturmovik throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sturmovik throws a hook but Hell avoids it easily.
Sturmovik takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Sturmovik misses.
Sturmovik slips a straight right by Hell.
The fighters circling - Sturmovik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sturmovik tries to land a front kick but Hell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hell ducks under a wild hook from Sturmovik.
Hell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sturmovik throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hell on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hell staying out of range there.
Sturmovik throws a combination that misses
and Sturmovik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sturmovik throws a lazy right hand but Hell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hell misses with a looping right.
A bone on bone clash there as Hell blocks the leg kick.
Sturmovik throws a leg kick which misses Hell's front leg but catches the back leg as Hell tries to avoid it.
Sturmovik misses with a wild combination.
Hell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sloppy strikes from Sturmovik. Those never looked like landing.
Kirov Sturmovik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sturmovik moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hell cracks Sturmovik with an open hand slap.
Sturmovik on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sturmovik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab lands there for Hell.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hell ducks under a wild hook from Sturmovik.
Hell drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sturmovik sprawls and moves away.
Sturmovik slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hell cracks Sturmovik with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hell scores with the left hand. Sturmovik knows he should have avoided that one.
 Sturmovik is rocked!
Hell finds Sturmovik's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Sturmovik flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Hell lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Sturmovik will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robbie Hell!
An out of breath Robbie Hell thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Biff Raper (ranked 3249 p4p, 3017 weight class) and Roman Ship (ranked 121 p4p, 157 weight class). Roman Ship has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 38 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Biff Raper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 25 - 1, fighting out of London, Roman Ship!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Ship.
Raper tries to sprawl but Ship drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Raper wants to get back to full guard.
Ship has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Deathsquad. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Raper is looking to control Ship's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Raper avoid being mounted?
Ship is looking for a kimura but Raper is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ship to get the leverage.
Raper is trying to get back to full guard.
Ship is taking a breather. Raper says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raper gets full guard.
Raper striking off his back but it's not causing Ship any problems.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raper keeping moving, preventing Ship from controlling successfully.
Ship slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ship wants to control from the top but Raper keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Raper had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ship defends it easily.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Raper misses with a body shot.
Raper misses with a straight left.
Raper takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Raper takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ship lands a jab to Raper's midsection.
Biff Raper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ship throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Raper stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Raper walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Biff Raper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ship bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Raper's head.
Ship uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raper.
Raper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ship moves away.
Ship lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ship cracks Raper with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donk. Ship catches Raper right on the button with a cross.
Ship throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raper takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
 It looks like Roman Ship has been cut.
Ship stuns Raper with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ship ducks under a wild hook from Raper.
Raper rushes Ship and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Raper working hard to break the clinch.
Raper looking to slow down the pace here.
Raper takes a shot to the head.
Ship tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Raper smiles and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raper throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Raper misses with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Raper 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 Ship has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ship and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ship throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raper misses the shot to the body.
Ship misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raper.
A solid body kick from Raper.
Raper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ship paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ship blocks a head kick by Raper.
Raper lands a nice looking body shot.
Ship throws a body punch but Raper moves out of range.
Raper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for Raper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ship swings for the body but Raper moves out of range.
Ship connects with a single shot there.
A left lands for Ship.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raper walks into a stiff left hand from Ship.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raper misses the shot to the body.
Raper walks into a jab.
Raper moves into the clinch.
Raper misses with some punches.
Ship misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ship pulls guard successfully.
Raper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ship is keeping the position for now.
Ship looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ship pulls Raper in close to his closed guard and prevents Raper from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ship looking for a sweep. Not yet Ship, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Ship dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roman Ship's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Raper ducks under a wild hook from Ship.
Raper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ship was well out of range. Poor timing from Raper.
Ship tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ship jabs at Raper's body.
Ship closes this distance looking for a takedown but Raper circles away.
Raper throws a lazy right hand but Ship sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ship ducks under a wild hook from Raper.
Ship misses with a hook.
Ship wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Raper throws a right and a left that Ship avoids nicely.
Ship works Raper's body with a nice hook.
Ship connects with a single shot there.
Ship blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Raper.
Ship scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raper turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ship lands an overhand right.
A head kick misses from Raper.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ship cracks Raper with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ship moves out of range as Raper strikes.
Raper throws a hook but Ship blocks it.
Raper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ship uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Raper has time to react.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ship. Raper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ship.
Ship works Raper's body with a nice hook.
Raper walks into a straight right hand from Ship.
Ship staying out of range there.
Raper lands with a good body shot.
Ship forces Raper back against the cage and clinches.
Raper manages to break the clinch.
Ship lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raper throws a hook but Ship avoids it easily.
Raper throws a nice looking combination but Ship bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raper takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ship tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Raper defends well and Ship ends up having to push Raper into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Raper rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
so Ship counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ship passes Raper's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ship trying to mount his opponent but Raper defends it.
Raper keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ship is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Raper is looking to control Ship's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Raper avoid being mounted?
Roman Ship has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ship trying to control the action but Raper is working from the bottom.
Ship might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Raper haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Raper wants to control but Ship is keeping busy.
Ship is working for a kimura but Raper is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Raper is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ship pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Raper is positioning himself well to prevent Ship advancing to mount.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ship fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Raper to the ground. Ship is now in Raper's guard.
Raper is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Ship dives into side control.
Raper tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Ship easily slips into full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Ship showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roman Ship's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ship shoots for a double leg takedown but Raper sprawls well. He's pushed Ship's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ship's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Raper connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ship scrambles back to his feet.
Ship uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raper.
Ship works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Raper gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ship misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ship jumps guard.
Ship looking for subs off his back but Raper has passed one foot through into half guard.
Raper stands up and beckons Ship to join him on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ship comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ship lands a really nice looking cross but Raper seems unphased.
Raper works the jab nicely.
Ship scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Raper doesn't seem bothered though.
Raper rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ship moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Biff Raper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raper buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Ship blocks the leg kick.
Ship with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Raper walks into a stiff left hand from Ship.
Raper misses with a body kick.
Nice body punch from Ship.
Ship avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Raper misses with a hook. Ship ducked under it nicely.
Ship is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A swing and a miss from Raper.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ship works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Roman Ship seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Raper throws a shot from downtown. Ship moves away and avoids it.
Ship shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Roman Ship is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raper seems keen to control Ship's posture.
Ship sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Raper's guard.
Ship sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ship is looking to take a break and control but Raper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Raper looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ship maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Raper could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Ship has cracked it and Raper is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Ship!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roman Ship!
An out of breath Roman Ship thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Korppila (ranked 2246 p4p, 1533 weight class) and Ted Meredith (ranked 353 p4p, 239 weight class). Korppila comes to the cage accompanied by Mustasch - The Mauler. The crowd seem to be enjoying Meredith's choice of entrance music: Skinny Boys - Skinny (They Can't Get Enough). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tom Korppila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Ted Meredith!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Meredith.
Korppila lands with a cross.
Meredith feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Korppila sprawling to the canvas! Korppila rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Meredith finish him?!
 Korppila is rocked!
Korppila walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Meredith swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ted Meredith!
Our winner, Ted Meredith, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Tom Korppila spoke after the fight, saying 'Well didn’t that suck? He may have beaten me, but could he outwrestle a bear? I don’t think so.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trage Tragedy (ranked 1631 p4p, 1281 weight class) and Phillip Terrell (ranked 256 p4p, 196 weight class). Tragedy comes to the cage accompanied by Bury Me In Southern Ground by Rebel Son. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trage Tragedy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phillip Terrell!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tragedy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Terrell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tragedy.
Terrell keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tragedy misses the jab.
Tragedy slips a jab from Terrell.
Tragedy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tragedy walks into a jab.
Tragedy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Terrell slips a jab from Tragedy.
Terrell slips under a jab.
A jab from Terrell does it's job there.
Tragedy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Terrell throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tragedy's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tragedy takes a kick to the side of the head.
Terrell blocks a head kick by Tragedy.
Terrell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tragedy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Terrell.
Tragedy looks to land a left hand but Terrell moved out of range nicely.
Terrell unleashes a big counter combination but Tragedy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Terrell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tragedy's hands.
Tragedy throws out a loose jab but Terrell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Terrell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tragedy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tragedy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Terrell throws out the jab.
A shot to the liver by Terrell. Beautiful body shot.
Tragedy misses with a wild body shot.
Terrell throws a one two combo.
 It looks like Trage Tragedy has been cut.
Terrell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tragedy.
Terrell has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tragedy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Terrell.
Terrell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Tragedy.
Terrell thumps Tragedy with a low kick.
Terrell throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tragedy on the side of the head.
Terrell tries to clinch up but Tragedy circles away and keeps his distance.
Tragedy looks to land a right hand but Terrell moved out of range.
Terrell scores with the left hand. Tragedy knows he should have avoided that one.
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!
Terrell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tragedy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tragedy.
Terrell with a nice calf kick.
Terrell thuds his right hand into Tragedy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tragedy misses with an uppercut.
Terrell moves into the clinch.
Tragedy working aggressively here.
Terrell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tragedy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tragedy misses with the head strike.
Terrell blocking some punches.
Terrell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Terrell.
Terrell is looking to control Tragedy's arms but Tragedy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Terrell has his back to the cage.
Tragedy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tragedy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tragedy misses with a punch on the inside.
Tragedy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Terrell swings wildly with an uppercut but Tragedy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tragedy misses with some punches.
Tragedy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tragedy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tragedy misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terrell scores with a hook to the body.
Tragedy misses with some punches.
Tragedy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Terrell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tragedy lands a shoulder strike.
Tragedy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tragedy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Terrell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tragedy.
Tragedy misses with the head strike.
Terrell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Terrell is working Tragedy over against the cage.
A hook to the body from Terrell.
Tragedy misses with the head strike.
Terrell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tragedy can't find room to land a body shot as Terrell controls the action.
Terrell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tragedy backwards.
Tragedy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tragedy misses with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Terrell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Terrell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tragedy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Terrell.
Terrell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A telegraphed right hand from Tragedy misses the target.
Terrell is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tragedy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Terrell moves out of range of the strikes.
Tragedy swinging wildly here.
Tragedy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tragedy throws a jab when Terrell was well out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Terrell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Terrell lands a slapping body shot.
Tragedy misses with the combination.
Tragedy scores with a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Tragedy misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick from Terrell, right into the meat of the thigh.
Terrell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Some wild striking there from Tragedy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Terrell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Phillip Terrell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Trage Tragedy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Terrell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tragedy lands an overhand right.
Tragedy swings widly with a right hand
and Tragedy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tragedy ducks under a wild hook from Terrell.
Tragedy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Terrell is looking to slow Tragedy down with leg kicks.
Tragedy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Terrell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tragedy misses with a double jab.
Terrell slips a jab and a cross from Tragedy.
Phillip Terrell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tragedy lands a big head kick that sends Terrell tumbling to the mat! Tragedy takes a step backwards and waves Terrell back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Terrell is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tragedy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Terrell is still on wobbly legs! Can Tragedy finish him?
Trage Tragedy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Terrell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tragedy.
Terrell misses the shot to the body.
Terrell seems to have recovered his senses.
Terrell connects with a body shot that sends Tragedy's belly button to the back.
Terrell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tragedy fails to land with a series of punches.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Terrell.
Terrell throws the kick towards the body but Tragedy avoids it.
Tragedy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Terrell moves away.
Tragedy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tragedy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A cross from Terrell lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tragedy throws a big shot that misses.
Tragedy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Terrell punishes Tragedy's body with a nice straight punch.
Terrell lands a leg kick that knocks Tragedy off balance momentarily.
Tragedy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Terrell scores with a nice strike.
Phillip Terrell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Terrell avoids the body shot from Tragedy.
Terrell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tragedy misses with a punch to the body.
Terrell gets through Tragedy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Terrell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Terrell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Terrell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Terrell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tragedy swings wildly with an uppercut but Terrell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tragedy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Terrell misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tragedy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Terrell misses with a punch to the body.
Tragedy can't find room to land a body shot as Terrell controls the action.
Tragedy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tragedy misses with a punch on the inside.
Tragedy swings wildly with an uppercut but Terrell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Terrell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Terrell throws a head punch that misses.
Tragedy blocking some punches.
Tragedy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tragedy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Terrell's elbow.
Terrell lands a nice shot to the body.
Terrell lands a shoulder strike.
Tragedy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tragedy swings wildly with an uppercut but Terrell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tragedy misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tragedy.
Tragedy works on Terrell's body with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tragedy lands with a short shot to the head.
Tragedy throws a punch but it's blocked by Terrell.
Terrell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tragedy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Terrell manages to break the clinch.
Tragedy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Terrell.
Tragedy throws a low kick but Terrell avoids it.
Terrell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tragedy throws a hook to the side of Terrell's head but Terrell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tragedy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Terrell lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Terrell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tragedy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Terrell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tragedy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Terrell circles away quickly and effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Terrell slips a straight right by Tragedy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tragedy just misses with a punch to the body.
Terrell scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tragedy looks to land a left hand but Terrell moved out of range nicely.
A head kick from Terrell lands but Tragedy takes it in his stride.
Terrell throws a good cross that connects.
Terrell connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tragedy. Tragedy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Terrell thuds a left hand into Tragedy's body.
Tragedy throws a leg kick that misses.
Terrell lands a jab to Tragedy's midsection.
Terrell clinches up with Tragedy and pushes him back against the cage.
Tragedy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Terrell on the inside.
Terrell throws a punch but it's blocked by Tragedy.
Terrell lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tragedy throws a punch but it's blocked by Terrell.
Terrell is working Tragedy over against the cage.
Tragedy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tragedy scores with a shot to the side of Terrell's head.
Tragedy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Terrell backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phillip Terrell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Trage Tragedy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Terrell bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Terrell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Terrell tries to clinch there but Tragedy circles away.
Terrell throws a sloppy head kick and Tragedy moves out of range easily.
Tragedy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Terrell lands a lovely overhand right.
Terrell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tragedy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tragedy. Terrell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tragedy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Terrell lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tragedy missing with a left hand there. Terrell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Terrell moves away from the strike by Tragedy.
Terrell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terrell swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tragedy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Terrell lands with a hook. Tragedy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tragedy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tragedy throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tragedy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terrell moves out of range as Tragedy strikes.
Tragedy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Terrell scores with a sloppy right hand. Tragedy should have avoided that one.
Terrell dodges the punch combination from Tragedy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Terrell feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tragedys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Terrell closes the distance and clinches.
Terrell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Terrell lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tragedy throws a punch but it's blocked by Terrell.
Terrell tries to throw a body punch but Tragedy avoids it by throwing Terrell back against the cage.
Tragedy working aggressively here.
Tragedy has a couple of punches blocked by Terrell.
Terrell misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Terrell.
Good body shot from Terrell.
Terrell cracks Tragedy with a nice body shot.
Terrell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Terrell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tragedy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tragedy can't find room to land a body shot as Terrell controls the action.
Terrell controlling the action here for a moment.
Terrell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tragedy prevents a body shot from Terrell.
Tragedy lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Terrell.
Terrell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tragedy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tragedy scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Terrell.
Phillip Terrell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tragedy has a couple of punches blocked by Terrell.
Tragedy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Terrell.
Tragedy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Terrell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tragedy backwards.
Terrell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tragedy tries to throw a body punch but Terrell avoids it by throwing Tragedy back against the cage.
Tragedy blocks a body shot from Terrell.
Tragedy misses with some punches.
Terrell has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Tragedy is trying to keep an underhook but Terrell manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Tragedy is looking to get back to is feet but Terrell passes into side control.
Trage Tragedy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Phillip Terrell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tragedy pushes Terrell away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Terrell gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
A lull in the action here as Terrell stalls from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phillip Terrell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Terrell 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phillip Terrell!
During a confident post fight interview, Phillip Terrell thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rounin Hashima (ranked 1429 p4p, 4096 weight class) and Ono Kuronoa (ranked 206 p4p, 463 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ono Kuronoa was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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135
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39
130
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Rounin Hashima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ono Kuronoa!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Kuronoa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hashima throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hashima lands with a straight right. Kuronoa didn't see that one coming.
Hashima has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kuronoa checks a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hashima.
Hashima scores with a jab to the head.
Kuronoa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kuronoa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hashima thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kuronoa if he has to take too many more of those.
A lazy left from Hashima finds it's target.
Hashima misses with an uppercut
and Kuronoa counters with an inside leg kick.
Hashima throws a hook but Kuronoa avoids it easily.
Hashima is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hashima works Kuronoa's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hashima throws a series of punches but Kuronoa moves out of range.
Hashima is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hashima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuronoa misses with a leg kick
and Hashima counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuronoa blocks a head kick by Hashima.
Kuronoa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kuronoa walks into a stiff left hand from Hashima.
Hashima throws a lazy right hand but Kuronoa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hashima misses with a straight left.
Kuronoa scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hashima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuronoa moves away.
Hashima tries to land a front kick but Kuronoa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kuronoa tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kuronoa wants to clinch up but Hashima keeps it at a distance.
Kuronoa throws a head kick that misses.
Hashima scores with a nice strike.
A shot to the body from Hashima misses
and Kuronoa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hashima thinking.
Hashima circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kuronoa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuronoa cracks a nice hook into Hashima's ribs.
A combination from Kuronoa does no damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hashima misses with a straight left.
A jab from Hashima does it's job there.
Hashima scoring well with a low kick there.
Hashima tries a low kick but Kuronoa avoids it.
Kuronoa follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kuronoa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kuronoa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hashima throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kuronoa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hashima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuronoa moves away.
Kuronoa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hashima fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuronoa manages to avoid it.
Hashima throws a nice looking combination but Kuronoa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hashima lands a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuronoa. Hashima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hashima tried to counter with a leg kick but Kuronoa avoided it.
Kuronoa throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuronoa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kuronoa closes the distance and pushes Hashima back into the cage.
Kuronoa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kuronoa drags the fight down to the ground.
Kuronoa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kuronoa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hashima controls the pace.
Kuronoa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hashima will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kuronoa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hashima controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuronoa is pulling down on Hashima's head to control his posture.
Hashima is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kuronoa working a defensive guard here.
Hashima controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hashima has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kuronoa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hashima.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rounin Hashima dominated that round.
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.
A leg kick checked by Kuronoa.
Kuronoa unleashes a big counter combination but Hashima bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hashima goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hashima is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rounin Hashima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuronoa moves to clinch but Hashima breaks away
and Hashima counters with a three punch combo that has Kuronoa backing up. Kuronoa nods at Hashima to acknowledge the strikes.
Hashima throws a body kick that misses.
Hashima throws a leg kick that misses.
Hashima throws a body shot but no joy.
Hashima lands with a hook. Kuronoa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hashima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuronoa can do to turn this around?
Hashima lands a jab-cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hashima. Kuronoa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuronoa tries to close the distance and clinch but Hashima swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hashima tried to score with a low kick but Kuronoa checks it.
Kuronoa gets a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hashima swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuronoa uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuronoa tries to pull guard but Hashima holds him up against the cage and eventually Kuronoa drops back down to his feet.
Hashima working aggressively here.
Hashima lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kuronoa backwards.
Kuronoa has a couple of punches blocked by Hashima.
Kuronoa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hashima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuronoa takes a shot to the head.
Hashima lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuronoa misses with the head strike.
Hashima working aggressively here.
Kuronoa misses with some punches.
Kuronoa blocks a body shot from Hashima.
Hashima misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuronoa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hashima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hashima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuronoa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hashima just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hashima lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kuronoa pulls guard effortlessly.
Our spies down at at Crapollas Gym inform us that Kuronoa has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hashima passes Kuronoa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kuronoa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kuronoa.
Hashima controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hashima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuronoa is keeping the position for now.
Hashima sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hashima continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Hashima.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hashima wants to pass the guard but Kuronoa is keeping the position.
Hashima is working hard here to advance position.
Hashima wants to control from the top but Kuronoa keeps moving.
Kuronoa working for a triangle but Hashima defends it easily.
Kuronoa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kuronoa is trying to control the position but Hashima postures up.
Hashima wants to pass the guard but Kuronoa is keeping the position.
Hashima is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hashima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hashima just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuronoa clinches up with Hashima and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hashima.
Kuronoa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hashima walks away with a smile on his face. Kuronoa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rounin Hashima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ono Kuronoa.
Hashima motions for Kuronoa to come forward. Hashima throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kuronoa takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rounin Hashima dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kuronoa blocks a leg kick.
Kuronoa feints a counter leg kick.
Hashima listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hashima ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuronoa is looking to clinch.
Kuronoa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kuronoa misses the shot to the body.
Kuronoa scores with a spinning back kick!
Kuronoa throws a low kick but Hashima moves out of range easily.
Kuronoa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hashima swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hashima is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuronoa.
Kuronoa flicks out a counter leg kick but Hashima steps away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hashima. That's going to slow Kuronoa down.
Kuronoa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hashima falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Kuronoa to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hashima misses with a left hand
and Kuronoa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuronoa jabs at Hashima's body.
Hashima connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kuronoa tries to clinch up but Hashima circles away and keeps his distance.
Hashima throws a big counter combination but Kuronoa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hashima.
Hashima cracks Kuronoa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kuronoa defending well as Hashima loads up on a big left hand.
Hashima throws a shot from downtown. Kuronoa moves away and avoids it.
Kuronoa tries to counter with a clinch but Hashima shakes him off and moves away.
Good work by Kuronoa as he checks the leg kick.
Hashima circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hashima throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kuronoa avoids it.
Rounin Hashima is winning the standup battle so far.
Kuronoa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hashima throws an off balance right hand
and Kuronoa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kuronoa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ono Kuronoa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuronoa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hashima has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hashima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuronoa moves away.
Kuronoa follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Hashima lands a jab to the head.
Kuronoa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hashima rather than just go for the knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hashima looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuronoa is just out of range.
Kuronoa is looking for the big counter here.
Kuronoa misses the body punch
and Hashima counters with a straight right hand.
Kuronoa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hashima swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hashima throws out a leg kick but Kuronoa moves out of range and Hashima only half commits.
Kuronoa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hashima misses with a hook
and Kuronoa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuronoa throws a push kick but Hashima slaps the foot to one side.
Hashima throws a series of punches but Kuronoa moves out of range.
Kuronoa throws out a counter right but Hashima avoids it with no problem.
Kuronoa tried to score with a low kick but Hashima checks it.
Hashima lands a glancing blow to the side of Kuronoa's head.
Hashima fakes the leg kick and cracks Kuronoa in the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hashima swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuronoa.
Jab by Hashima.
Hashima cracks Kuronoa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kuronoa slips a jab from Hashima.
Kuronoa throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hashima's head.
Hashima is rocked!
Hashima throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Oh Hashima is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hashima throws out a loose jab but Kuronoa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Hashima.
Nice shot by Hashima.
Kuronoa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick by Kuronoa misses
and Hashima counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hashima seems to have got his legs back now.
Kuronoa takes a swing at Hashima's ribcage but misses.
Kuronoa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hashima lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rounin Hashima is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuronoa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hashima tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuronoa's elbow.
Kuronoa struggles to land a body shot inside as Hashima controls his hands.
Kuronoa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kuronoa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hashima to keep the fight standing.
Kuronoa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuronoa tries to pull guard but Hashima won't allow it.
Rounin Hashima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ono Kuronoa.
Kuronoa tries to throw a body punch but Hashima avoids it by throwing Kuronoa back against the cage.
Kuronoa tries a body shot but Hashima blocks it.
Kuronoa tries to pull guard but Hashima won't allow it.
Hashima gets through Kuronoa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kuronoa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hashima walks away with a smile on his face. Kuronoa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice uppercut lands for Hashima. That snapped Kuronoa's head back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rounin Hashima showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hashima, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rounin Hashima!
Rounin Hashima 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 Darken Rahl (ranked 897 p4p, 1172 weight class) and Delbert Mazzariello (ranked 132 p4p, 176 weight class). Delbert Mazzariello will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 21 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Darken Rahl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Delbert Mazzariello!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Mazzariello checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mazzariello keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rahl keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mazzariello.
An attempted straight right counter from Rahl misses the target.
Mazzariello with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rahl cracks Mazzariello with an open hand slap.
Rahl works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Mazzariello. No joy for Rahl on that attempt.
Mazzariello moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rahl looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mazzariello!
Rahl scores with a couple of short elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rahl landing strikes.
Rahl has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rahl misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Mazzariello tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazzariello is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rahl connects with a decent elbow.
Rahl tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've been hearing good reports from Rahl'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.
Mazzariello tries to buck Rahl off but Rahl is having none of it.
Rahl is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mazzariello knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mazzariello is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahl trying to control the action but Mazzariello is working from the bottom.
Rahl tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rahl connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mazzariello some visible discomfort.
Mazzariello gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahl seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rahl looks to land a strike but Mazzariello avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Rahl avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rahl loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rahl throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mazzariello works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rahl throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rahl not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mazzariello is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Rahl's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rahl with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rahl pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mazzariello is keeping the position for now.
Rahl might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rahl chips away with some ground and pound.
Rahl got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mazzariello has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rahl has managed to get both his arms back between Mazzariello's legs - danger averted.
Mazzariello keeping moving, preventing Rahl from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mazzariello misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darken Rahl dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rahl takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rahl throws an overhand right that lands on Mazzariello's shoulder, as Mazzariello tries to avoid the shot.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Rahl here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Mazzariello scores with a nice head shot.
Rahl fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mazzariello to the ground. Rahl is now in Mazzariello's guard.
Mazzariello working a defensive guard but Rahl passes into half guard.
Rahl takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rahl drops an elbow to the side of Mazzariello's head.
Rahl wants to control but Mazzariello is keeping him busy.
Mazzariello blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rahl.
Rahl lands strikes from half guard.
Rahl is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mazzariello can do to turn this around?
Mazzariello is trying to get back to full guard.
Rahl controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahl is nestled in close to Mazzariello, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've been informed that Mazzariello has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mazzariello is in trouble now - Rahl has advanced to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rahl looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mazzariello tries to hold on but Rahl pushes him away.
Rahl scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Rahl lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Rahl trying to control but Mazzariello is having none of it.
Mazzariello is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahl can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mazzariello is looking to escape.
Mazzariello slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mazzariello moves into full guard.
Rahl with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rahl looking to sit in guard and control but Mazzariello gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mazzariello trying to control but Rahl is working from the bottom.
Mazzariello postures up in Rahl's guard and throws a big left but Rahl blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazzariello loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mazzariello trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rahl wants to stand but Mazzariello is controlling the position.
Mazzariello trying to control the position from guard on top but Rahl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rahl wants to stand and escape but Mazzariello is having none of it.
Mazzariello seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mazzariello won't allow Rahl to get back to his feet.
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.
Mazzariello trying to control but Rahl is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rahl throws out a loose jab but Mazzariello uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahl misses with a double jab.
Mazzariello throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mazzariello enables Rahl to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mazzariello manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mazzariello wants to sweep but no luck.
Rahl chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mazzariello trying to keep a closed guard but Rahl is proving a slippery customer.
Rahl looking to sit in guard and control but Mazzariello gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darken Rahl dominated that second round.
That's time! Rahl's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Mazzariello wants to clinch.
Rahl throws a body shot but no joy.
Mazzariello throws out a counter right but Rahl avoids it with no problem.
Mazzariello lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mazzariello missing with a left hand there. Rahl was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mazzariello misses with a wild body shot.
Mazzariello connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mazzariello throws a jab but it's blocked by Rahl.
Rahl looks to land a left hand but Mazzariello moved out of range nicely.
Rahl will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahl swings widly with a right hand
and Mazzariello counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rahl misses the shot to the body.
Rahl tries to clinch but Mazzariello moves away
and Mazzariello connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice uppercut there from Mazzariello.
Rahl thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazzariello steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rahl.
Mazzariello scores with a hook to the body. Rahl takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rahl on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mazzariello slips a straight right by Rahl.
Rahl throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mazzariello wants to counter with a clinch but Rahl pushes him away.
Delbert Mazzariello has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rahl scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mazzariello managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rahl.
Mazzariello dodges the ground and pound from Rahl.
Rahl is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mazzariello is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rahl tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Rahl is working to tighten his grip on Mazzariello's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Mazzariello has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Rahl is really squeezing tight and eventually Mazzariello passes out! Rahl breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Darken Rahl!
After the big win, Darken Rahl made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conquer and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Royal Halsti (ranked 257 p4p, 417 weight class) and Jesse Custer (ranked 42 p4p, 65 weight class). Custer has chosen Zebrahead - Falling Apart as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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18 - 8 - 0 |
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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 22 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Royal Halsti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jesse Custer!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Custer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Custer misses its intended target.
Halsti throws the left hand but Custer avoids the punch easily.
Halsti throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Custer on the side of the head.
A low kick lands for Custer.
Custer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Halsti fails to land with a series of punches.
Halsti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Halsti manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Custer on his heels. He'll look to pass Custer's guard now, I'm sure.
Halsti stopping the sweep attempt from Custer.
Halsti postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Halsti wants to control from the top but Custer keeps moving.
Halsti is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Custer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Halsti trying to move into half guard but instead Custer has managed to sweep!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Custer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Custer trying to control the position from guard on top but Halsti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
I've been told that Custer has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Custer wants to pass the guard but Halsti is keeping the position.
Halsti can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Custer controls the pace.
Custer trying to control but Halsti is working from the bottom.
Halsti working a defensive guard here.
Custer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halsti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halsti trying to keep a closed guard but Custer is proving a slippery customer.
Halsti bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Custer's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halsti 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halsti trying to control but Custer is working from the bottom.
Halsti passes into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Custer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Custer controls Halsti momentarily but Halsti frees himself.
Halsti tries to free his leg and advance position but Custer is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Custer keeping moving, preventing Halsti from controlling successfully.
Halsti won't allow Custer to sweep him here.
Custer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Custer keeping moving, preventing Halsti from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Halsti swings for the body but Custer moves out of range.
Halsti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Custer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Custer trying to control the position but instead, Halsti has worked for underhooks and has pushed Custer into the cage.
Halsti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halsti is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Custer is defending well.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Custer.
Custer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Custer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Halsti drops down looking for an ankle pick but Custer pulls his leg out and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Halsti.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royal Halsti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halsti on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Custer walks into a straight right hand from Halsti.
Jesse Custer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Halsti wants to slow Custer down by chopping away at his legs.
Custer slips under a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halsti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Custer.
Custer slips under a jab from Halsti.
Halsti throws the left hand but Custer avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Custer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Royal Halsti dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Halsti lands a high kick!
Halsti jabs at Custer's body.
Custer throws a head kick but Halsti moves out of range.
Custer avoids the body shot from Halsti.
Custer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big left from Halsti misses.
Halsti throws a shot from downtown. Custer moves away and avoids it.
Custer tries to counter by closing the distance.
Halsti avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Halsti keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Halsti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Custer can do to turn this around?
Halsti tests Custer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Custer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Halsti connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Halsti misses with a looping left.
Halsti misses the shot to the body.
Custer steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Halsti.
A big left from Halsti misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Halsti.
Custer lands with a cross.
Jesse Custer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick lands for Custer.
Halsti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Halsti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Custer counters with a left to the body.
Custer misses with a looping left.
Custer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Custer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Custer delivers a nice body kick.
Halsti misses with a straight left.
Halsti swings widly with a right hand
and Custer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Royal Halsti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halsti throws out a loose jab but Custer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Custer slips under a jab.
Custer only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Custer lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halsti. Custer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Halsti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Custer manages to avoid it.
Custer lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A bone on bone clash there as Halsti blocks the leg kick.
Custer lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halsti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Custer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Custer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Custer delivers a nice body kick.
Halsti throws a hook to the side of Custer's head but Custer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Custer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Custer slaps away a takedown attempt from Halsti, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Custer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Custer misses the shot to the body.
Halsti misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Halsti.
Jab from Halsti.
Halsti throws a jab but it's blocked by Custer.
Custer connects with a solid leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Halsti. Those never looked like landing.
Halsti shoots in looking for a takedown. Custer tries to sprawl out of it but Halsti keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Custer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Royal Halsti is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Custer misses with a looping right.
Halsti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Custer throws a head kick that half lands.
Custer throws a hook to the side of Halsti's head but Halsti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Halsti lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Halsti throws a right hand that Custer ducks under and follows up with a left that Custer also avoids with ease.
Halsti misses with a hook
and Custer counters by clinching up.
Halsti lands an uppercut.
Custer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Halsti swings wildly with an uppercut but Custer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Halsti blocking some punches.
Halsti is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Custer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Halsti.
Halsti being controlled against the cage.
Halsti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Halsti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Custer misses with the head strike.
Custer tries to throw a body punch but Halsti avoids it by throwing Custer back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Custer lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Custer.
A nice right hand lands inside from Halsti.
Halsti throws a head punch that misses.
Custer lands a right hand.
Custer slows down the pace here.
A short left from Custer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Custer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Halsti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Custer.
It looks like Royal Halsti has been cut.
Halsti lands a nice hook to Custer's body. Custer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Custer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Halsti moves away.
Halsti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Custer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Halsti throws a hook but Custer avoids it easily.
Halsti misses with a wild body shot.
Halsti has a takedown stuffed.
Custer moves out of range of the body kick.
Custer misses with a body punch
and Halsti counters with a left to the body.
Custer throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Custer scores with a body shot.
Custer checks a low kick from Halsti.
Custer steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Halsti.
Halsti tries a low kick but Custer avoids it.
Custer is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Halsti pivots, looking for a leg kick but Custer is out of range and Halsti settles back down.
A cross from Custer lands.
Custer pushes Halsti up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Custer blocks a body shot from Halsti.
Custer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Halsti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Custer.
Halsti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Halsti goes for a takedown attempt but Custer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Halsti tries to move into range but Custer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Custer. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Custer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Halsti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Custer counters with an inside leg kick.
Halsti shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Custer as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royal Halsti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halsti scores with a sloppy right hand. Custer should have avoided that one.
A jab from Halsti misses.
Custer throws a looping overhand right but Halsti ducks down to avoid it.
Custer slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halsti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A clash of legs there as Halsti blocks the low kick.
Custer thumps Halsti with a low kick.
Custer slips a straight right by Halsti.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halsti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Custer.
Custer looks to land a right hand but Halsti moved out of range.
A lazy left from Custer finds it's target.
Custer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Halsti looks to score with a jab to the body but Custer is just out of range.
Halsti scores with a nice right hand.
Halsti scores with a hook to the body. Custer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Halsti checks a leg kick.
Halsti appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Custer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Halsti.
Halsti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Halsti throws a lazy right hand but Custer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halsti throws a left and a right that both miss
and Custer counters with an inside leg kick.
Halsti throws a right hand that misses
and Custer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Custer jabs Halsti right on the nose. Halsti blinks but takes it well.
Halsti just misses with a punch to the body.
Custer throws a solid leg kick but Halsti takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Custer.
Custer looks to land a left hand but Halsti moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Halsti misses its intended target.
Halsti is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Custer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Custer walks into a jab.
Custer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Halsti throws a series of punches but Custer avoids them all with ease.
Custer with a nice cross.
Custer throws a big shot that misses.
Custer throws a lazy right hand but Halsti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Halsti scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Custer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Custer lands a nice looking body shot.
A big right from Halsti misses.
Halsti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Custer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Custer motions for Halsti to come forward. Custer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Custer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Custer digs a good hook to Halsti's body.
Custer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Halsti. Halsti obviously looking to wear him down.
Halsti shoots for a takedown but Custer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Custer steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Halsti.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice jab there from Custer.
Halsti throws a body punch but Custer moves out of range.
Custer only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Halsti walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Halsti tests Custer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Halsti misses with a low kick.
Custer wants to counter with a clinch but Halsti pushes him away.
Custer tests Halsti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Custer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Custer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Custer!
Our winner, Jesse Custer, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. (ranked 241 p4p, 215 weight class) and Arto Jarvinen (ranked 38 p4p, 34 weight class). Thibodeaux Jr. comes to the cage accompanied by Rags2Riches. The key to victory for Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dakota Thibodeaux Jr.!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arto Jarvinen!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jarvinen lands with an overhand left.
Jarvinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Jarvinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thibodeaux Jr. swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jarvinen lands a really nice looking cross but Thibodeaux Jr. seems unphased.
Jarvinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jarvinen throws a hook to the side of Thibodeaux Jr.'s head but Thibodeaux Jr. sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thibodeaux Jr. was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jarvinen throws a right hand that misses
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux Jr. slips under a jab from Jarvinen.
Thibodeaux Jr. seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jarvinen misses with a right hand
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux Jr. defending well as Jarvinen loads up on a big left hand.
Thibodeaux Jr. moves away from the strike by Jarvinen.
Thibodeaux Jr. was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Arto Jarvinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jarvinen misses with a jab to the body
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux Jr. staying out of range there.
Jarvinen swings for the body but Thibodeaux Jr. moves out of range.
Thibodeaux Jr. swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jarvinen takes a swing at Thibodeaux Jr.'s ribcage but misses.
Jarvinen misses with a jab to the body
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a nice right hand that sends Jarvinen toppling to the canvas! Jarvinen scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Thibodeaux Jr. finish him?!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jarvinen loads up on a big right hand but Thibodeaux Jr. slips the punch.
Thibodeaux Jr. was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've been informed that Jarvinen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jarvinen throws a right hand that misses
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a crisp right that sends Jarvinen to the canvas! Thibodeaux Jr. follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dakota Thibodeaux Jr.!
In his post fight interview, Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernesto Mathieu (ranked 157 p4p, 110 weight class) and Sven Torvik (ranked 8 p4p, 7 weight class). Torvik has chosen MUPP & Sadfriendd - BLOODY! as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ernesto Mathieu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sven Torvik!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torvik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mathieu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Torvik thinking.
Mathieu ducks under a wild hook from Torvik.
Mathieu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Torvik loads up on a big right hand but Mathieu slips the punch.
It looked like Mathieu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Torvik has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Torvik swings widly with a right hand
and Mathieu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Torvik's knee momentarily.
Sven Torvik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torvik jabs Mathieu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Torvik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Mathieu does it's job there.
It looks like Sven Torvik has been cut.
Torvik misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torvik misses with a hook to the body
and Mathieu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Torvik's knee momentarily.
Mathieu clinches with his opponent.
Torvik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mathieu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathieu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Torvik can't find room to land a body shot as Mathieu controls the action.
Torvik's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Torvik is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mathieu to keep the fight standing.
Mathieu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Torvik walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Torvik throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Mathieu counter with a right hand.
Mathieu moves out of range as Torvik strikes.
Mathieu quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A low kick from Mathieu misses
and Mathieu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Ernesto Mathieu has been cut.
Mathieu scores with a jab to the head.
That has opened up Sven Torvik's cut even more.
Torvik takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Torvik.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mathieu ducks under a wild hook from Torvik.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torvik misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Torvik misses its intended target.
Mathieu is looking to counter punch.
Torvik misses with a jab, cross combination.
Torvik throws a body shot but no joy.
Mathieu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Torvik misses with a left hand
and Mathieu counters with a straight right hand.
Mathieu tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Torvik counter with a right hand.
Mathieu moves away from the strike by Torvik.
Mathieu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mathieu looks to land a combination. Torvik sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mathieu connects with a looping right hand.
The cut above Sven Torvik's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Torvik misses with a wild body shot.
Torvik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mathieu manages to avoid it.
Mathieu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torvik throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Torvik misses.
Mathieu is looking to counter with a body kick.
Mathieu tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Torvik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Torvik lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mathieu at a distance.
Mathieu slips under a jab from Torvik.
Mathieu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Torvik digs a good body shot into Mathieu's ribs.
Torvik misses the body punch
and Mathieu counters with a three punch combo that has Torvik backing up. Torvik nods at Mathieu to acknowledge the strikes.
Torvik misses with an uppercut.
Mathieu looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Mathieu seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torvik throws a right hand that misses
and Mathieu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sven Torvik's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Torvik takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torvik swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mathieu counters with a straight right hand.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sven Torvik's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ernesto Mathieu!
Our winner, Ernesto Mathieu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Bradley (ranked 114 p4p, 294 weight class) and Ham Burger (ranked 16 p4p, 48 weight class). Bradley comes to the cage accompanied by Sudbury Saturday Night. Derrick Bradley could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ham Burger's chin.
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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 19 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Derrick Bradley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ham Burger!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bradley appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ham Burger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bradley was well out of range. Poor timing from Burger.
Bradley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bradley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bradley fakes the leg kick and cracks Burger in the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Bradley misses the target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bradley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Burger finds it's way round the side to connect with Bradley's head.
Burger lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bradley jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradley cracks Burger with a hook to the temple - Burger is on wobbly legs here! Bradley swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Burger falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Bradley wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Derrick Bradley!
During a confident post fight interview, Derrick Bradley thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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