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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tanner Herro (ranked 4114 p4p, 4718 weight class) and Covid Gonna Get (ranked 519 p4p, 535 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tanner Herro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Covid Gonna Get!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herro wants to clinch up but Gonna Get keeps it at a distance.
Gonna Get dives in and grabs Herro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Herro pushes down on Gonna Get's head and hops out.
Herro connects with a single shot there.
 It looks like Covid Gonna Get has been cut.
Herro forces Gonna Get back against the cage and clinches.
Herro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gonna Get avoiding damage as Herro throws knees to the body.
Gonna Get is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Herro prevents the takedown attempt.
Herro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gonna Get tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tanner Herro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Covid Gonna Get.
Gonna Get has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Herro avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gonna Get goes for a takedown attempt but Herro pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Herro pushes Gonna Get up against the cage in a clinch.
Gonna Get managing to block the knees to the body from Herro.
Gonna Get has hold of one of Herro's legs. Herro is fighting the takedown attempt but Gonna Get gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
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!
Herro wants to sweep here but Gonna Get controlling him for the moment.
Herro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gonna Get defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gonna Get trying to control but Herro is working from the bottom.
Gonna Get told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Herro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Herro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gonna Get controls the pace.
Herro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Herro keeping moving, preventing Gonna Get from controlling successfully.
Gonna Get looking to pass the guard.
Herro keeping moving, preventing Gonna Get from controlling successfully.
Herro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Herro managing to control the position.
Gonna Get stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Herro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Herro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gonna Get wants to control from the top but Herro keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Herro stuffs the takedown attempt from Gonna Get. Gonna Get gets slowly back to his feet.
Gonna Get shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Herro counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Gonna Get! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tanner Herro!
Covid Gonna Get was interviewed post fight and said 'Don't worry, I still got you.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Del Torro (ranked 2450 p4p, 6352 weight class) and Frank Lucas Iv (ranked 216 p4p, 405 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Arturo Del Torro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Lucas Iv!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Torro throws a lazy right hand but Lucas Iv sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Del Torro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lucas Iv lands a nice looking body shot.
Del Torro throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lucas Iv counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lucas Iv throwing shots but Del Torro is blocking nicely.
Del Torro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lucas Iv.
Lucas Iv throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Del Torro to regain full guard.
Lucas Iv looking to pass the guard.
Del Torro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lucas Iv postures up and lands a big shot to Del Torro's brow.
Lucas Iv postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lucas Iv trying to control the position from guard on top but Del Torro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lucas Iv wanted to stand there but Del Torro had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas Iv throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucas Iv with a nice head shot there.
Lucas Iv postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lucas Iv trying to control the position from guard on top but Del Torro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lucas Iv sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A head kick by Del Torro misses
letting Lucas Iv counter with a right hand.
Del Torro gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lucas Iv throwing strikes but missing.
Lucas Iv trying to control but Del Torro is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Torro keeping full guard, as Lucas Iv tries to pass.
Del Torro seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Lucas Iv trying to control but Del Torro is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lucas Iv accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lucas Iv loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lucas Iv trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Del Torro misses with a low kick.
Lucas Iv unleashes a big counter combination but Del Torro bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Del Torro swings widly with a right hand
and Lucas Iv counters with a nice body shot.
Arturo Del Torro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Del Torro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas Iv has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Del Torro.
Lucas Iv closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Del Torro's guard.
Del Torro kicks Lucas Iv off and gets to his feet.
Lucas Iv shoots in for a double leg but Del Torro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Del Torro is looking to counter with head kicks.
Lucas Iv drives through and clinches with Del Torro against the cage.
Del Torro misses with some punches.
Lucas Iv tries to work over Del Torro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Del Torro pushes Lucas Iv back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lucas Iv drops down looking for an ankle pick but Del Torro pulls his leg out and moves away.
Del Torro misses with a right hand
and Lucas Iv cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Del Torro misses with a lunging right hand
and Lucas Iv counters with a takedown into side control.
Del Torro avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lucas Iv.
Lucas Iv in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Lucas Iv trying to control the action but Del Torro is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucas Iv is working Del Torro over with some ground and pound from side control.
Lucas Iv working the ground and pound but Del Torro is defending the strikes.
Lucas Iv trying to control the position but Del Torro is working away.
Lucas Iv wants to take a breather but Del Torro manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Lucas Iv.
Lucas Iv is looking to work some ground and pound but Del Torro has wrist control.
Lucas Iv has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lucas Iv trying to control but Del Torro is working from the bottom.
Del Torro wants to stand but Lucas Iv is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Lucas Iv dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Del Torro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lucas Iv scores with a takedown into Del Torro's guard.
Frank Lucas Iv has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lucas Iv connects with a couple of short punches.
Del Torro is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lucas Iv slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lucas Iv pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Del Torro is keeping the position for now.
Lucas Iv wants to control from the top but Del Torro keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucas Iv throwing strikes but missing.
Lucas Iv throws a strike but Del Torro rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas Iv is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Del Torro preventing the sweep.
Lucas Iv wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Del Torro postures up.
Del Torro tries to free his leg and advance position but Lucas Iv is retaining full guard.
Lucas Iv can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Del Torro controls the pace.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lucas Iv is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Del Torro throws a shot from downtown. Lucas Iv moves away and avoids it.
Nice sprawl there from Del Torro as Lucas Iv shoots in.
Lucas Iv fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Del Torro avoids it really well and circles away.
Del Torro throws a lazy body kick
and Lucas Iv counters with a shoot takedown. Del Torro fights it but they end up in guard.
Lucas Iv trying to control but Del Torro is working from the bottom.
Lucas Iv trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lucas Iv throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Del Torro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lucas Iv accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas Iv postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Del Torro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Del Torro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lucas Iv.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Del Torro is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lucas Iv lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Del Torro connects with a jab.
Del Torro throws a head kick but Lucas Iv moves out of range.
Lucas Iv ducks under a wild hook from Del Torro.
Lucas Iv fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lucas Iv drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lucas Iv wants to control from the top but Del Torro keeps moving.
Lucas Iv postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucas Iv throws a big elbow that misses.
Lucas Iv working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Del Torro keeping moving, preventing Lucas Iv from controlling successfully.
Del Torro has momentary wrist control but Lucas Iv slips an elbow through the middle.
Lucas Iv keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Del Torro's head.
Del Torro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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!
Lucas Iv postures up in Del Torro's guard and throws a big left but Del Torro blocks it.
Lucas Iv 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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lucas Iv takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lucas Iv bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lucas Iv lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Lucas Iv showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Lucas Iv looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Del Torro!
Lucas Iv creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Lucas Iv lands a nice forearm strike.
Lucas Iv landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Del Torro avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lucas Iv.
Lucas Iv is looking to take a break and control but Del Torro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lucas Iv has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lucas Iv throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucas Iv wants to control but Del Torro is keeping him busy.
Lucas Iv tries to score with some ground and pound. Del Torro controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas Iv misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Lucas Iv is chipping away with strikes.
Lucas Iv working the ground and pound but Del Torro is defending the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Del Torro on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Lucas Iv misses with the ground and pound.
Lucas Iv misses with the ground and pound.
Del Torro avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lucas Iv.
Del Torro is trying to escape the position but Lucas Iv is controlling the position.
Lucas Iv in side control, throwing shots but Del Torro defends.
Del Torro is trying to escape the position but Lucas Iv is controlling the position.
Lucas Iv looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Del Torro is avoiding damage well.
Arturo Del Torro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucas Iv throws a strike aimed at the side of Del Torro's head but Del Torro avoids it well.
Del Torro takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Lucas Iv in side control, throwing shots but Del Torro defends.
Del Torro is letting Lucas Iv control him for a moment.
Lucas Iv tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Lucas Iv throws an elbow but Del Torro slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lucas Iv working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Lucas Iv in side control, throwing shots but Del Torro defends.
Lucas Iv controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lucas Iv changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Del Torro looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lucas Iv lands a few punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas Iv controlling the position from side mount.
Lucas Iv trying to control the action but Del Torro is working from the bottom.
Lucas Iv lands a nice forearm strike.
Lucas Iv misses with the ground and pound.
Del Torro parries the strikes from Lucas Iv easily there. Lucas Iv is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Del Torro to escape.
Lucas Iv trying to control the position but Del Torro is working away.
Lucas Iv is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Del Torro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lucas Iv prevents Del Torro from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lucas Iv throws a strike aimed at the side of Del Torro's head but Del Torro avoids it well.
Frank Lucas Iv is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lucas Iv creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Lucas Iv taking a breather here.
Lucas Iv wants to control but Del Torro is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lucas Iv tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Lucas Iv in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Lucas Iv comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lucas Iv winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Lucas Iv!
Our winner, Frank Lucas Iv, 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Little Late (ranked 1403 p4p, 3179 weight class) and Tom Eli (ranked 195 p4p, 387 weight class). Little Late has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Little Late!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tom Eli!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Late misses the target.
Eli counters with a body kick.
Late tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eli swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Eli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Eli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Late throws out the jab.
A nice leg kick from Eli, right into the meat of the thigh.
Eli ducks under a wild hook from Late.
Late is looking to chop away at Eli's legs.
No joy there for Late, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little jabbing left from Eli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Late is looking to clinch but Eli is avoiding it.
Late tries to clinch up.
Late fails with a takedown attempt.
Late lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Late slips a straight right by Eli.
Late looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tom Eli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eli connects with a solid leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A nice leg kick lands there from Eli.
Nice defenses there by Late.
Late takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Eli.
Eli lands with a nice body kick.
Late ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eli moves away.
Eli thuds his right hand into Late's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Late misses with the combination.
Eli lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Late 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 Eli has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Eli and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Eli scores with a jab to the body.
Eli slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Eli.
Late takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Late walks into a stiff left hand from Eli.
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!
Late throws a low kick but it's checked well by Eli.
Late wants to slow Eli down by chopping away at his legs.
Eli connects with an inside leg kick.
Eli dodges the punch combination from Late.
Eli with the inside leg kick.
Late avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Late avoids the head kick by Eli.
Late throws a right and a left that both miss.
Eli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Late takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Eli buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Eli throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Late on the side of the head.
Eli thuds his right hand into Late's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Eli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Eli misses with a looping left.
Late looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Late does no damage.
Eli ducks under a wild hook from Late.
Eli dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Late. That did some damage!
Late takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Late throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Eli.
Late is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Late throws a big shot that misses.
Late sizes up Eli with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Tom Eli has been cut.
A jab from Eli misses.
Eli punishes Late's body with a nice straight punch.
Eli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Late.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Late will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Eli is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Late had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Eli lands a right hook to the body.
Eli connects with a crisp jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Eli.
Late connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Eli plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Late misses with an uppercut.
Eli lands a head kick!
Eli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Late throws out the jab.
Late takes a jab right on the kisser.
Eli with the inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Late. Those never looked like landing.
Eli throws a quick inside leg kick.
Eli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Late lands with a right hand.
Eli throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Late was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Eli misses the jab.
Late thows a left - swing and a miss!
Eli avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Late crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Eli - the referee stops the clock and Late gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Eli. Late manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Eli throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Late avoids the head kick by Eli.
Late misses with the combination.
Eli throws a nice outside leg kick.
Late throws out a leg kick but Eli moves out of range and Late only half commits.
Eli looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Late shoots in but Eli avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A good leg kick by Eli.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eli throws a right and a left that both miss.
Eli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Late takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Late throws out a loose jab but Eli uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Eli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tom Eli's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Late fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Eli.
Late is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Late misses with a wild body shot.
Eli follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Late throws a lazy right hand but Eli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Eli displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Late.
Eli fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Eli.
Little Late is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Late throws a right and a left that Eli avoids nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Eli! But no joy.
Nice cross by Eli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Late misses with an uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Late. Those never looked like landing.
Late throws a nice looking combination but Eli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Late has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eli lands with a kick to the temple. Late shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
 It looks like Little Late has been cut.
Eli keeps Late at a distance using the push kick.
Eli throws a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Late takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tom Eli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Eli feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lates jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The fight stays on the outside here - Late looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Eli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Late swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Late misses with an uppercut. Eli saw that one coming.
Eli appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Late might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Eli jabs Late to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Late on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Late throws a leg kick but Eli checks it.
Eli connects with a leg kick.
Late misses the shot to the body.
Tom Eli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eli feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lates jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
No joy there for Late, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Eli throws a nice outside leg kick.
Eli lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab by Eli.
A jab lands there for Eli.
Late thuds his right hand into Eli's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Eli bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Late jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Late takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Eli throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Eli connects with the punch.
Late throws a right and a left that both miss.
A low kick lands for Eli.
Jab from Eli.
Late will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Late misses with a two punch combination.
Late has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Eli.
Nice straight punches there by Late. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Late.
Late feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Elis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Late looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Eli throws a head kick that half lands.
Eli throws a nice inside leg kick.
Eli scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Late lands a slapping body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Eli.
Eli throws out a loose jab but Late uses good head movement to avoid it.
Late went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Eli bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Late moves away from the strike by Eli.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eli throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice sprawl there from Eli as Late shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Little Late. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eli throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Late.
Eli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Late lands a glancing blow to the side of Eli's head.
Late has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Eli finds it's way round the side to connect with Late's head.
Eli connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Late. Eli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Eli looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Eli missing with a left hand there. Late was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Eli connects with a right hand. Late shakes it off.
Late moves in looking to clinch but Eli pushes him off.
Late throws a right and a left that Eli avoids nicely.
Eli scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eli connects with a body shot.
Eli scores with a spinning back kick!
Eli lands a leg kick that knocks Late off balance momentarily.
Eli jabs at Late's body.
Eli avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eli scores with a jab.
Eli scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice uppercut lands for Eli. That snapped Late's head back.
Nice body punch from Late.
Eli goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Late. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Eli staying out of range there.
Eli feints and then cracks Late's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Late down.
The crowd cheers as Eli lands an impressive looking overhand right. Late doesn't seem phased though.
Late misses with a hook.
Eli scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Late doesn't seem bothered though.
Late misses with a double jab.
Late is looking to clinch but Eli is avoiding it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Eli.
Eli darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eli moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Eli throws a nice outside leg kick.
Late on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Eli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Late's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Late finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Eli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Late.
A little jabbing left from Eli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Late throws the kick towards the body but Eli avoids it.
Late shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Eli as he jumps to the side.
Late gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Eli.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Eli - that will leave a mark!
Eli looks to land a combination. Late sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Eli buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Eli moves away from the strike by Late.
Eli looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Late on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Eli. Eli obviously looking to wear him down.
Late chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Eli can pounce on him.
Late just misses with a punch to the body.
Eli lands with a thumping leg kick.
Eli feints and then cracks Late's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Late down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eli throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Late on the side of the head.
A punch combination from Eli misses.
Eli with a nice calf kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eli dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Late. That did some damage!
Late shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Eli but Eli pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Eli gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Eli misses with a looping left.
Eli lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Decent striking displayed by Eli there.
Late misses with a body shot.
Late lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Eli throws a nice inside leg kick.
Eli cracks Late with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Late on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Late looks to land a combination but Eli avoids it well.
Eli chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Late has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Eli finds it's way round the side to connect with Late's head.
Late misses with a wild body shot.
Eli looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Eli cracks Late with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tom Eli 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.
Eli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Late fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Little Late. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eli with a jab.
Eli throws a quick inside leg kick.
Eli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Late is looking to counter punch.
A cross from Eli lands.
Late throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Eli.
Late misses with a hook. Eli ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Eli finds it's way through Late's defenses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Late.
Late throws a solid leg kick but Eli takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Late.
Late looks to score with a jab to the body but Eli is just out of range.
Eli throws a big counter head kick but Late avoids it with no problem.
Late swinging wildly here.
A jab from Eli does it's job there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Eli. That's going to slow Late down.
Little Late has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Late swinging wildly here.
Jab from Eli.
Late tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eli swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Eli fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Late has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Eli lands with a right hand.
Eli scoring well with a low kick there.
Eli lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Late fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Eli checks it well.
Late misses with a wild combination.
Late throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Eli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Late looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Late tries to clinch up but Eli circles away and keeps his distance.
Eli was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Late shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Late tries to bum rush Eli with a series of wild strikes but Eli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It seemed like Eli was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eli with a nice calf kick.
Eli lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Late misses with a wild combination.
Late throws a body punch but Eli moves out of range.
Late needs to keep his hands up - Eli had a free shot at his head there.
Eli throws a series of strikes that have Late backpedaling.
Eli throws a poor cross that misses
and Late counters with a series of strikes. Eli will be more careful next time no doubt.
Eli lands a right hook to the body.
Eli jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Late has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Eli.
Eli misses with an uppercut.
Late seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Late takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Eli lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A low kick lands for Eli.
Late misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Late is looking to clinch.
Eli loads up on a big right hand but Late slips the punch.
Late wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Eli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Late.
Eli lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Eli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Eli 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Eli!
Little Late was interviewed post fight and said 'Duh?!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Erasmo Bezerra (ranked 2782 p4p, 4784 weight class) and Rick Segura (ranked 332 p4p, 461 weight class). Segura is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mystic Rick - Press Conference. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erasmo Bezerra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rick Segura!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Segura misses with a body shot.
Segura takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bezerra gets a double leg takedown into Segura's guard.
Segura wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bezerra manages to pass to side control.
Bezerra missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Segura is trying to control but can't.
Segura tries to roll over but Bezerra keeps him under control.
Bezerra wants to control but Segura is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Segura blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bezerra.
Bezerra is looking to take a break and control but Segura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Segura has hold of Bezerra's hands but Bezerra slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Segura moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Segura working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bezerra.
Bezerra sitting in guard here, content to control.
Segura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bezerra gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bezerra pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Segura is keeping the position for now.
Segura trying to control the position here.
Bezerra 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.
Segura being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Segura keeping moving, preventing Bezerra from controlling successfully.
Segura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bezerra trying to control the position from guard on top but Segura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bezerra shoots in and bounces Segura off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bezerra is standing up over Segura. Segura looks to escape but Bezerra dives into side control.
Segura has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Bezerra works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Segura tries to bench press Bezerra off him but Bezerra keeps the position.
Bezerra throws an elbow but Segura slips to the side and avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bezerra working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bezerra moves into full mount!
Bezerra 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.
Bezerra with shots to the head and body - Segura looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bezerra with a couple of short strikes.
Bezerra looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bezerra controlling the position easily from mount.
Segura is in a horrible position here. Bezerra smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Segura is squirming around, avoiding Bezerra's attempts to control the action.
Bezerra putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Segura wants to control but Bezerra is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bezerra trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bezerra landing punches.
Segura working to try and regain half guard.
Bezerra with the ground and pound from mount.
 Segura is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Erasmo Bezerra dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bezerra looks to throw the jab but Segura is out of range.
It looks like Rick Segura has been cut.
Bezerra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bezerra misses with an uppercut. Segura saw that one coming.
Segura bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bezerra's head.
Bezerra shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Segura is trying to maintain the position but Bezerra is very close to passing his half guard.
Segura avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bezerra.
Bezerra is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bezerra maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Segura could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Bezerra has cracked it and Segura is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Bezerra!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Erasmo Bezerra!
Erasmo Bezerra decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Kerouac (ranked 2027 p4p, 2745 weight class) and Grand Admiral Thrawn (ranked 297 p4p, 386 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Kerouac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Grand Admiral Thrawn!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thrawn has managed to clinch.
Kerouac avoiding damage as Thrawn throws knees to the body.
Thrawn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thrawn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kerouac leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kerouac throws a punch but it's blocked by Thrawn.
Thrawn told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Thrawn tries to land knees in the clinch but Kerouac avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kerouac creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kerouac tries to throw a body punch but Thrawn avoids it by throwing Kerouac back against the cage.
Thrawn misses with a knee to the head.
Kerouac misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knees to the body from Thrawn.
Thrawn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kerouac leaning his opponent against the cage.
Thrawn lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kerouac misses with some punches.
Kerouac lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thrawn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrawn lands with a right to the head.
Thrawn trying to land knees to the body.
Thrawn pushes Kerouac back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kerouac lands a nice shot to the body.
Thrawn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kerouac on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kerouac lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Kerouac on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thrawn.
Kerouac misses with a punch to the body.
Thrawn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kerouac avoids it.
Thrawn throws an elbow but it misses.
Thrawn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thrawn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kerouac avoids it.
Kerouac swings wildly with an uppercut but Thrawn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Kerouac scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thrawn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Kerouac.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kerouac takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Thrawn missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Kerouac fails to land.
Thrawn tries a knee to the head but Kerouac blocks it.
Good body shot from Thrawn.
Kerouac doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kerouac blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kerouac.
Kerouac tries to work over Thrawn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thrawn unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Thrawn lands a shoulder strike.
Thrawn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kerouac.
Kerouac lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thrawn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kerouac blocks it with crossed arms.
Kerouac is looking to control Thrawn's arms but Thrawn gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kerouac has his back to the cage.
Kerouac prevents a body shot from Thrawn.
Thrawn tries to land knees in the clinch but Kerouac avoids the damage to the body.
Thrawn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kerouac is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerouac avoiding damage as Thrawn throws knees to the body.
Thrawn tries to land a knee to the head but Kerouac blocks with his arms.
Kerouac misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kerouac has a couple of punches blocked by Thrawn.
Thrawn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thrawn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kerouac tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kerouac digs a right hand underneath Thrawn's ribcage. Thrawn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kerouac goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thrawn landing knees to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kerouac throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thrawns head.
Kerouac wants to stall.
Thrawn blocks a body shot from Kerouac.
Thrawn trying to land knees to the body.
Kerouac lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thrawn backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thrawn tries a body shot but Kerouac blocks it.
The referee calls for Kerouac to work.
Kerouac fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kerouac misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kerouac misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thrawn unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kerouac lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kerouac is breathing heavily.
Thrawn misses with a knee strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kerouac misses with a punch on the inside.
Thrawn lands a left hand.
Kerouac prevents a body shot from Thrawn.
Kerouac misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thrawn struggles to land a body shot inside as Kerouac controls his hands.
Thrawn throws a head punch that misses.
Thrawn landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thrawn swings wildly with an uppercut but Kerouac uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kerouac tries to stall but Thrawn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Grand Admiral Thrawn will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Thrawn scores with a head kick.
Thrawn moves into the clinch.
Kerouac lands with a light punch inside.
Thrawn is rocked!
Kerouac lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thrawn or not.
Thrawn is still on wobbly legs! Can Kerouac finish him?
Kerouac unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Thrawn! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Kerouac is unloading with more strikes now! Thrawn drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Kerouac!
Jack Kerouac tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Steve (ranked 1862 p4p, 2533 weight class) and Ivan Dochenko (ranked 252 p4p, 339 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 Ivan Dochenko was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stephen Steve!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ivan Dochenko!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dochenko punishes Steve's body with a nice straight punch.
Dochenko lands with a cross.
Dochenko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dochenko throws a hook to the side of Steve's head but Steve sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dochenko fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Steve to the ground. Dochenko is now in Steve's guard.
Dochenko stays in close to Steve's body and controls the position.
Dochenko preventing the sweep.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dochenko working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Steve looking to control.
Steve wants to control the position but Dochenko says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Dochenko looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve manages to get to full guard.
Steve looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dochenko is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dochenko distracts Steve with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dochenko stays in close to Steve's body and controls the position.
Steve pulls Dochenko in close to prevent any damage.
Steve is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Steve is trying to control the action in half guard but Dochenko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dochenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dochenko has his hands clasped together around Steve's back. He's all about the action.
Dochenko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dochenko.
Dochenko is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dochenko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Steve manages to get himself to full guard.
Dochenko works over Steve with some ground and pound from guard.
Dochenko preventing the sweep.
Dochenko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dochenko won't allow Steve to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dochenko landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dochenko wants to control from the top but Steve keeps moving.
Dochenko working some strikes from top position.
Dochenko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Steve trying to control the position.
Dochenko cracks Steve with a solid left hand.
Dochenko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
It looks like Dochenko might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Dochenko is fighting to break Steve's control of his arms but Steve is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Steve is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dochenko is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dochenko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Steve working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dochenko.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dochenko looks to land a left hand but Steve moved out of range nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Dochenko. That snapped Steve's head back.
Steve steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dochenko.
Steve is looking to counter with a body kick.
Dochenko punishes Steve's body with a nice straight punch.
Steve gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dochenko lands with a straight right. Steve didn't see that one coming.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dochenko connects with a body shot.
Steve has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dochenko finds it's way round the side to connect with Steve's head.
Dochenko misses with a straight right.
Dochenko goes for a double leg but Steve avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Steve continues to drive forward.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Dochenko dominated that round.
That's time! Steve's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dochenko fails with the takedown
and Steve counters with a nice kick to the body.
Steve connects with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Steve, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good exchange - Dochenko coming out on top.
Steve scoring well with a low kick there.
Steve takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dochenko scores with a hook.
Steve takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dochenko connects with a body shot.
Dochenko misses with a wild body shot.
Steve thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ivan Dochenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crunch! Steve slams his shin into Dochenko's torso.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steve just misses with a punch to the body.
Dochenko throws out a loose jab but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Dochenko coming out on top.
Dochenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steve thinks about countering with a head kick.
Dochenko scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dochenko moves to clinch but Steve breaks away
and Steve counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dochenko fails to land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Dochenko misses its intended target.
Steve takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dochenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steve counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dochenko throws a body punch but Steve moves out of range.
Steve jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Steve pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice uppercut lands for Dochenko. That snapped Steve's head back.
Steve misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dochenko looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dochenko is keen to just control but Steve is a slippery customer.
Ground and pound from Dochenko.
Dochenko wants to take a breather but Steve is having none of it.
Dochenko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dochenko working over Steve with some ground and pound. Steve looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Steve trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steve is trying to get back to full guard.
Steve trying to control but Dochenko postures up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dochenko connects with a nice short shot to Steve's temple.
Dochenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Steve taking some punishment here, with Dochenko in his half guard.
Dochenko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dochenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Steve avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dochenko.
Dochenko seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Steve trying to control here.
Dochenko perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Steve is trying to get back to full guard.
Steve has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dochenko is working away from the top position though.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Steve regains full guard. Nicely done.
Steve looking for a guillotine here but Dochenko defends easily.
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.
Dochenko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Steve working a defensive guard but Dochenko manages to pass into side control anyway.
Dochenko cracks Steve with a big right hand but Steve just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Dochenko lands a decent elbow from side control.
Dochenko is looking to take a break and control but Steve is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dochenko throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dochenko scoring with punches from side control.
Dochenko is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Dochenko in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Dochenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Dochenko scores with a jab. Steve acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dochenko darts in looking for a takedown but Steve gets double underhooks and turns Dochenko into the cage.
Dochenko scores with a nice right hand.
Steve thows a leg kick but Dochenko checks it
letting Dochenko counter with a right hand.
Steve stalks Dochenko and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dochenko's face. Dochenko staggers backwards, shaken.
Steve takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Steve takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dochenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dochenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dochenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Steve counters with a right hand to the body.
Dochenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Steve circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dochenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steve.
Good shot there by Dochenko.
Dochenko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dochenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Dochenko drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dochenko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dochenko cracks Steve with a solid left hand.
Steve is trying to keep Dochenko in close.
Steve is pulling down on Dochenko's head to control his posture.
Dochenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Steve is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steve is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dochenko defends well.
Steve keeping moving, preventing Dochenko from controlling successfully.
Steve knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dochenko on the ground.
Dochenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dochenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Steve has wrist control.
Ivan Dochenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Steve looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dochenko sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Steve pushes Dochenko off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Steve gets caught flat footed, as Dochenko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dochenko trying to control but Steve is working from the bottom.
Steve is adopting a defensive guard.
Steve being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stephen Steve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dochenko postures up in Steve's guard and throws a big left but Steve blocks it.
Steve wants to hit a sweep here but Dochenko passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Steve there!
Dochenko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Steve is looking to escape.
Dochenko landing shots from mount.
Steve can't escape the position.
Dochenko breaks from Steve's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Dochenko connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Steve tries to hold on but Dochenko pushes him away.
Steve is trying to escape the mount.
Dochenko fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dochenko looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Steve is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Dochenko connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Steve tries to hold on but Dochenko pushes him away.
Dochenko dominating with strikes here.
Steve is in a horrible position here. Dochenko smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
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!
Dochenko lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Steve hang on?
Dochenko tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dochenko lands a couple of good shots and Steve has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Dochenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dochenko 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Dochenko!
After winning the bout, Ivan Dochenko thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luka Doncic (ranked 2528 p4p, 3560 weight class) and Lucius Aurelius (ranked 120 p4p, 172 weight class). Doncic's entrance music is David Hasselhoff - Du. A fine choice. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Lucius Aurelius enters the cage!
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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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luka Doncic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucius Aurelius!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aurelius misses with a looping left.
Doncic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Doncic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aurelius.
Doncic looks to land a combination but Aurelius avoids it well.
Doncic moves into the clinch.
Doncic breaks from the clinch.
Luka Doncic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doncic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aurelius.
Doncic lands a left and a right that send Aurelius crashing to the mat, dazed. Doncic thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Aurelius is rocked!
It looks like Lucius Aurelius has been cut.
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!
Doncic moves in looking to clinch but Aurelius pushes him off.
Doncic closes the distance and clinches.
Aurelius tries a body shot but Doncic blocks it.
Doncic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aurelius backwards.
Doncic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A swing and a miss from Aurelius.
Aurelius will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Doncic tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Aurelius manages to circle out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doncic lands a nice shot to the body.
Aurelius connects with a leg kick.
Doncic rushes Aurelius and presses him up against the cage.
Aurelius lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Doncic backwards.
Aurelius scores with a shot to the side of Doncic's head.
Doncic breaks the clinch.
Aurelius avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aurelius throws a low kick but it's checked well by Doncic.
Aurelius gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Doncic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Doncic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aurelius throws a looping overhand right but Doncic ducks down to avoid it.
Doncic tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Aurelius manages to circle out of the way.
Aurelius throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius tries to clinch up but Doncic circles away and keeps his distance.
Doncic has Aurelius up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aurelius is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Doncic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aurelius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aurelius tries to circle away but Doncic has him pinned against the cage.
Doncic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Doncic wants to clinch
and Aurelius counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aurelius swats away the attempt to clinch by Doncic.
Doncic misses with a series of wild punches.
Doncic rushes Aurelius and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doncic lands a nice shot to the body.
Aurelius wants to stall.
Aurelius lands a left hand that snaps the head of Doncic backwards.
Aurelius misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aurelius.
Aurelius working aggressively here.
Aurelius throws a punch but it's blocked by Doncic.
A short right from Aurelius on the inside.
Aurelius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aurelius misses with a knee strike.
Doncic breaks the clinch.
Aurelius takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Doncic lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Aurelius out cold! Aurelius is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Luka Doncic!
Luka Doncic gave a mention to Brooklyn Threads in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Nitro (ranked 1364 p4p, 2066 weight class) and Manus Murphy (ranked 207 p4p, 303 weight class). Nitro comes into the arena with Kingdom - Downstrait blaring out of the sound system. This should be a great matchup!
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Nitro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manus Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Nitro.
It looks like Manus Murphy has been cut.
A big right from Nitro misses.
Nitro throws a lazy uppercut
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jimmy Nitro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nitro drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Murphy right on the button. Murphy goes down! Nitro follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Nitro gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Nitro!
A very excited looking Jimmy Nitro made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Manus Murphy had this to say: 'WTF??? How did that happen?'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dick Niaz (ranked 1322 p4p, 1461 weight class) and Kevin McDade (ranked 185 p4p, 198 weight class). Kevin McDade has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dick Niaz's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dick Niaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kevin McDade!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from McDade is predictable there
and Niaz counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McDade!
McDade gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Niaz is going oldschool here, as he tries to force McDade to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so McDade shrugs it off.
McDade working to try and regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niaz controlling the pace for now.
McDade is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've been hearing good reports from Niaz's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niaz is trying to take his opponent's back.
Niaz avoids the attempt from McDade to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Niaz goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now McDade is on top in guard.
Niaz controlling McDade's posture.
McDade avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDade trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDade must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Niaz pulls McDade in to control the position.
McDade trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Niaz has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but McDade has passed into side control.
Niaz tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but McDade presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDade controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that McDade has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
McDade looking to finish with strikes here!
Niaz is looking to improve his position but McDade isn't that keen on the idea.
Niaz is squirming around, avoiding McDade's attempts to control the action.
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.
Niaz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
McDade perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Niaz tries to roll over but McDade keeps him under control.
McDade is taking a breather. Niaz 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Niaz trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Niaz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McDade connects with an inside leg kick.
Niaz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Niaz goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McDade has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Niaz but great work by McDade.
Niaz sneaks back into half guard.
Niaz looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDade is just content to waste time from the top position. Niaz takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Dick Niaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McDade trying to control the position from guard on top but Niaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McDade is aware though and is defending well.
McDade trying to control but Niaz is working from the bottom.
Niaz is trying to control the position but McDade postures up.
McDade wants to control from the top but Niaz keeps moving.
Niaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Niaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McDade is aware though and is defending well.
Niaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Niaz is trying to control the position but McDade postures up.
Niaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDade can do to turn this around?
Niaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Niaz has his foot on McDade's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McDade works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niaz keeping moving, preventing McDade from controlling successfully.
Niaz isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. McDade stacks Niaz on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by McDade!
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.
You can see the frustration on Niaz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Niaz checks a leg kick nicely.
McDade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Niaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Niaz moves out of range of the leg kick from McDade.
Niaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Niaz tries to clinch there but McDade circles away.
McDade keeps the fight on the outside.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McDade! But no joy.
McDade scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Niaz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Niaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDade throws out the jab.
McDade throws a leg kick which misses Niaz's front leg but catches the back leg as Niaz tries to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin McDade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A big right from McDade misses.
Kevin McDade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Niaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDade lunges at Niaz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Niaz's hand.
McDade misses the jab.
A low kick from McDade is predictable there
so Niaz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McDade is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Niaz trying to hold on to McDade's head to control him but McDade postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDade has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Niaz can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niaz bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
McDade keeping moving, preventing Niaz from controlling successfully.
Niaz advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niaz trying to control the action but McDade is working from the bottom.
McDade is trying to maintain the position but Niaz is very close to passing his half guard.
Niaz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDade is trying to maintain the position but Niaz is very close to passing his half guard.
Niaz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Niaz tries to control but McDade wriggling away.
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.
Niaz prevents McDade from getting the reversal.
Niaz jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… McDade is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by McDade and Niaz has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Niaz tries for a kimura but McDade is defending well.
Niaz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Niaz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Niaz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Niaz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Niaz!
During a confident post fight interview, Dick Niaz 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Tiamat Tenkula (ranked 764 p4p, 391 weight class) and Leonardo Esposito (ranked 104 p4p, 59 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tiamat Tenkula!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leonardo Esposito!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Esposito comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tenkula wants to clinch but Esposito slips to the side
and Esposito counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tenkula's knee momentarily.
Esposito misses with a body kick.
Tenkula throws a lazy uppercut
letting Esposito counter with a right hand.
It looks like Tiamat Tenkula has been cut.
Esposito dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tenkula. That did some damage!
Tenkula moves out of range as Esposito strikes.
Tenkula throws an off balance right hand
and Esposito counters with a good low kick that Tenkula was not able to check.
Tenkula throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tenkula waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Esposito.
Tenkula avoids the body shot from Esposito.
Tenkula fires out a quick counter leg kick but Esposito just manages to avoid it.
Tenkula throws a leg kick that is checked
and Esposito counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tenkula's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Esposito. Tenkula does a little dance to reset his feet.
Esposito falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tenkula counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Esposito checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Esposito.
Tenkula misses with a two punch combination.
Esposito moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A lazy body kick from Esposito
and Tenkula counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Esposito. Tenkula does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tenkula tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Esposito is able to avoid easily.
Tenkula darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tenkula fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Good leg kick by Esposito.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tenkula throws a series of punches but Esposito moves out of range.
Tenkula tries to score with a low kick but Esposito moves his leg out of the way.
Esposito connects with the punch.
Tenkula uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Esposito.
Good exchange - Esposito coming out on top.
Esposito swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Esposito takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tenkula misses with an uppercut
and Tenkula takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tenkula throws out a loose jab but Esposito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tenkula gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tenkula manages to break the clinch.
Esposito lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Esposito steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tenkula.
Esposito lands a body shot.
Tenkula takes one to the chin there.
Esposito tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Tenkula misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esposito scores with a sloppy right hand. Tenkula should have avoided that one.
Esposito feints and then cracks Tenkula's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tenkula down.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Esposito.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Esposito misses with a body shot.
Esposito throws an overhand right that lands on Tenkula's shoulder, as Tenkula tries to avoid the shot.
Tenkula throwing a counter right hand but Esposito manages to avoid it.
Esposito lands a body shot.
Esposito throws an overhand right that lands on Tenkula's shoulder, as Tenkula tries to avoid the shot.
Tenkula wants to slow Esposito down by chopping away at his legs.
Tenkula uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Esposito dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tiamat Tenkula's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Esposito lands with a good body shot.
Esposito takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Leonardo Esposito seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tenkula throws a shot from downtown. Esposito moves away and avoids it.
Esposito connects with a looping right hand.
Esposito shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Esposito chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big right from Tenkula misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito looks to score with a jab to the body but Tenkula is just out of range.
A lazy body kick from Esposito
and Esposito takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Esposito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tenkula uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Esposito has time to react.
Esposito is rocked!
Esposito scoring well with a low kick there.
Esposito is still on wobbly legs! Can Tenkula finish him?
Tenkula sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Esposito's defenses. It connects perfectly with Esposito's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tiamat Tenkula!
Tiamat Tenkula retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Tiamat Tenkula thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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