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MMAHKI 29 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kealin Bishop (ranked 3814 p4p, 6277 weight class) and Cheyenne Devan (ranked 463 p4p, 578 weight class). Bishop comes into the arena with HonestKey- When I Wake Up blaring out of the sound system. Devan is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by La Crl x Louis - À la fête. Cheyenne Devan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kealin Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Cheyenne Devan!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Bishop lands an impressive looking overhand right. Devan doesn't seem phased though.
Bishop misses with a head kick.
Devan gets tackled into the cage by Bishop. Bishop maintains the clinch.
Devan's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Devan's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A bit of stalling here from Devan.
Bishop throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Devans head.
Bishop misses with a short punch on the inside.
Devan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Devan has had enough of the clinch but Bishop keeps him there for the moment.
Bishop tries a body shot but Devan blocks it.
Devan blocks an uppercut.
Devan is trying to break the clinch but Bishop has him pressed against the cage.
Devan working hard to break the clinch.
Bishop lands a right hand that snaps the head of Devan backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Devan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Devan is trying to force a seperation but Bishop has the dominant position.
Devan tries to circle away but Bishop has him pinned against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Devan.
Devan looking to slow down the pace here.
Devan is trying to push Bishop away but Bishop has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop keeps control of Devan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Devan has a couple of punches blocked by Bishop.
Devan is trying to force a seperation but Bishop has the dominant position.
Devan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Devan is trying to force a seperation but Bishop has the dominant position.
Devan blocks an uppercut.
Devan is looking to break free of the clinch but Bishop has double underhooks.
Bishop swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Bishop fails to land.
Devan tries to circle away but Bishop has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bishop.
Bishop has a couple of punches blocked by Devan.
Bishop blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Devan taking a breather.
Bishop gets control of Devan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bishop will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bishop lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Bishop slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop wants to control from the top but Devan keeps moving.
Bishop thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bishop in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bishop is stalling in the full guard.
Bishop trying to control the position from guard on top but Devan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bishop with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bishop throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bishop is in close to Devan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bishop is stalling in the full guard.
Devan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bishop. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bishop trying to control but Devan is working from the bottom.
Bishop postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bishop working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Devan's head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Devan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Devan is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bishop dives into side control.
Bishop is looking to take a break and control but Devan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bishop looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Devan is avoiding damage well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Devan is looking to regain half guard here but Bishop keeps moving and retains side control.
Bishop is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kealin Bishop dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Devan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bishop.
Devan misses with a body shot
and Bishop counters with a thumping low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Devan. Bishop does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bishop tries to close the distance and clinch up but Devan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Devan keeps the fight on the outside.
Bishop fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bishop moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Devan lands a nice uppercut.
Devan pushes Bishop back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bishop lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Devan is looking to break free of the clinch but Bishop has double underhooks.
Devan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bishop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Devan can do to turn this around?
Devan wants to break free but Bishop has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bishop lands a body punch.
Bishop has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Devan uses from the top position.
Bishop has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Devan doesn't defend quickly enough and Bishop has managed to lock this one up! Can Devan escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Bishop on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kealin Bishop!
Kealin Bishop spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacinto Cruz (ranked 2250 p4p, 24914 weight class) and Kieth Stokes (ranked 302 p4p, 531 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacinto Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kieth Stokes!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stokes.
Cruz throws a shot to the body.
Stokes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stokes misses with a wild body shot.
Cruz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stokes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cruz pinned against the cage. Cruz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cruz works over Stokes's head and body with a nice combination.
Cruz checks a leg kick nicely.
Cruz is looking to clinch.
Stokes misses the jab.
Stokes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cruz can pounce on him.
Cruz jabs Stokes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stokes checks a leg kick nicely.
Cruz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stokes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cruz in his tracks.
Cruz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stokes advances to half guard.
Stokes is controlling the pace.
Stokes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruz keeps working.
Cruz is trying to get back to full guard.
Stokes is looking to advance position but Cruz won't allow it.
Stokes is keen to just control but Cruz is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stokes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Stokes controlling the action here.
Cruz keeping control of the position.
Cruz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cruz.
Cruz is trying to control the position but Stokes postures up.
Cruz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Stokes wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cruz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cruz tries to clinch but Stokes moves out of range.
Stokes throws a shot from downtown. Cruz moves away and avoids it.
Stokes tries for a takedown but Cruz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stokes shoots in looking for a takedown but Cruz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stokes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jacinto Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kieth Stokes.
Cruz lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stokes will feel that in the morning.
Stokes defending well as Cruz loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Cruz there.
Cruz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stokes.
Stokes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Stokes misses with a wild body shot.
Stokes misses with an uppercut. Cruz saw that one coming.
Stokes swats away the attempt to clinch by Cruz.
Cruz wants to clinch up but Stokes keeps it at a distance.
Cruz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stokes shoots in but Cruz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stokes on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Stokes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cruz to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cruz.
Stokes takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cruz scores with a punch to the head.
Stokes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cruz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cruz drives through and clinches with Stokes against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacinto Cruz dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Stokes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cruz tries to clinch there but Stokes circles away.
Stokes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cruz scores with the left hand. Stokes knows he should have avoided that one.
Cruz checks a leg kick nicely.
Cruz is looking to counter with a body kick.
Jacinto Cruz is winning the standup battle so far.
Cruz clinches.
Stokes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cruz backwards.
Cruz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cruz working aggressively here.
Stokes has Cruz pushed against the cage.
Stokes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cruz blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Cruz.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cruz.
Cruz tries to work over Stokes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stokes.
Stokes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stokes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cruz prevents it.
Stokes wants a takedown.
Stokes taking a breather.
Stokes blocking some punches.
Cruz can't find room to land a body shot as Stokes controls the action.
Stokes is looking for a takedown.
Jacinto Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kieth Stokes.
Cruz pushes Stokes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cruz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stokes can't find room to land a body shot as Cruz controls the action.
Cruz works on Stokes's body with a couple of short punches.
Cruz scores with a hook to the body.
Cruz scores with a hook to the body.
Cruz pushes Stokes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stokes is breathing heavily.
A left hand lands to the body for Cruz.
Cruz misses with some punches.
Cruz presses Stokes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cruz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stokes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cruz lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is working Stokes over against the cage.
Cruz gets through Stokes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cruz lands a body punch in the clinch.
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!
Cruz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cruz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cruz lands with a right to the head.
Cruz tries to throw a body punch but Stokes avoids it by throwing Cruz back against the cage.
Cruz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cruz tries a body shot but Stokes blocks it.
A short right from Cruz.
Stokes drags the fight down to the ground.
Stokes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cruz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Stokes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stokes has a closed guard, preventing Cruz from standing up.
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Stokes is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stokes is on top in guard.
Stokes trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz wants to sweep here but Stokes controlling him for the moment.
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.
Stokes wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Cruz pulls Stokes in close to prevent any damage.
Stokes wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Cruz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stokes wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacinto Cruz dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A chopping leg kick lands by Cruz.
Cruz tries to clinch but Stokes is having none of it.
Nice shot by Stokes.
Stokes swats away the attempt to clinch by Cruz.
The crowd cheers as Cruz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stokes doesn't seem phased though.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cruz.
Stokes misses the jab.
Cruz is looking to clinch but Stokes is avoiding it.
We've been told by Cruz's head coaches at League of Shadows MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cruz darts in and clinches Stokes up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stokes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cruz doesn't manage to clinch there - Stokes circles away.
Stokes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cruz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stokes digs a good body shot into Cruz's ribs.
Cruz throws a hook but Stokes avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz doesn't manage to clinch there - Stokes circles away.
And Stokes tries to counter it with a takedown but Cruz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Stokes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cruz as he avoids it easily.
Stokes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stokes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cruz is looking to clinch but Stokes is avoiding it.
Stokes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cruz throws a leg kick that misses.
Stokes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cruz pushes Stokes up against the cage in a clinch.
Cruz blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Cruz fails to land.
Stokes leaning against his opponent.
Stokes has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cruz uses from the top position.
Stokes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Stokes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Stokes from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stokes throws a big right hand that misses.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Stokes from controlling successfully.
Stokes might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cruz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Cruz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stokes trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stokes can do to turn this around?
Stokes looking to sit in guard and control but Cruz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stokes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cruz passes into half guard.
Stokes wants to sweep but Cruz has passed to side control!
Jacinto Cruz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stokes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Stokes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cruz is working away from the top position though.
Cruz stops Stokes from getting back to his feet.
Cruz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
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.
Stokes scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Cruz manages to mount him!
Stokes has given up his back here.
Stokes is really stuck here.
Kieth Stokes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cruz biding his time, looking for the opening.
Stokes tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Stokes working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacinto Cruz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cruz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacinto Cruz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Morello Hawthorne (ranked 3357 p4p, 2910 weight class) and Yaroslav Rurik (ranked 172 p4p, 157 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Morello Hawthorne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yaroslav Rurik!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawthorne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rurik blocks a leg kick.
Hawthorne checks a low kick from Rurik.
Hawthorne throws out a leg kick but Rurik moves out of range and Hawthorne only half commits.
Rurik follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Hawthorne misses with the combination.
Rurik gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hawthorne dodges the punch combination from Rurik.
Hawthorne swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hawthorne connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rurik momentarily.
Rurik misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawthorne just misses with a punch to the body.
Rurik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Hawthorne finds it's way through Rurik's defenses.
Hawthorne connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hawthorne looks to land a right hand but Rurik moved out of range.
A jab from Rurik misses.
Hawthorne misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rurik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hawthorne misses with a looping left.
Rurik takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rurik moves out of range of the strikes.
Morello Hawthorne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawthorne buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rurik swings for the body but Hawthorne moves out of range.
Hawthorne connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rurik loads up on a big right hand but Hawthorne slips the punch.
Hawthorne tries to work over Rurik's front leg with a kick but Rurik checks it.
Hawthorne fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rurik on the side of the head.
An inside leg kick from Hawthorne misses.
Rurik uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRurik.
Hawthorne throws a shot to the body.
Hawthorne checks a low kick from Rurik.
Rurik's corner calls for a 1-2. Rurik obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hawthorne swings for the body but Rurik moves out of range.
Hawthorne is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rurik pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little feinted left hand from Hawthorne on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawthorne lands a right hook to the body.
Rurik throws a jab when Hawthorne was well out of range.
Hawthorne stuns Rurik with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hawthorne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hawthorne darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hawthorne on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rurik slips a jab from Hawthorne.
Rurik lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hawthorne chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rurik moves out of range of the strikes.
Rurik wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A low kick lands for Hawthorne.
Hawthorne slips a jab and a cross from Rurik.
Rurik throws the left hand but Hawthorne avoids the punch easily.
Rurik walks into a jab.
Hawthorne throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hawthorne is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hawthorne throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Rurik to counter with a crisp jab.
Hawthorne walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rurik.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawthorne bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rurik's head.
Rurik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hawthorne with a nice calf kick.
Rurik takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hawthorne takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A big right from Rurik misses.
Hawthorne takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rurik smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rurik takes a swing at Hawthorne's ribcage but misses.
Rurik pounces like a tiger and cracks Hawthorne with a vicious hook! Hawthorne is down but not out! Rurik follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Yaroslav Rurik!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saint George (ranked 2855 p4p, 2726 weight class) and Zimmer Zubov (ranked 406 p4p, 388 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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Saint George !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zimmer Zubov!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
George lands with a nice body punch.
Zubov shoots in for a takedown but George shows good takedown defense.
Zubov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. George tries to avoid it but Zubov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag George to the ground. George escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
George slips a jab from Zubov.
George keeps the fight on the outside.
Zubov is looking to clinch.
Zubov wants to land a leg kick but George is out of range.
George 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.
Zubov moves to clinch but George breaks away
and George connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zubov with a poor takedown
and George counters with a nice body shot.
Saint George has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zimmer Zubov.
Zubov shoots and misses
and George counters with a straight right hand.
 It looks like Zimmer Zubov has been cut.
Zubov looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
George lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zubov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and George avoids it.
George working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from George .
A short right hand to the side of the head by George .
That's one minute gone in the round.
George just leaning against Zubov, taking a breather.
Zubov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but George pulls him back up using the underhooks.
George lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zubov backwards.
George lands with a short shot to the head.
George lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from George .
George lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zubov backwards.
 Zubov is rocked!
George lands a big right hand that drops Zubov! The killer instinct kicks in and George finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by George !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saint George !
Our winner, Saint George , 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Santos (ranked 2510 p4p, 2358 weight class) and Suydas Kimsh (ranked 316 p4p, 299 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 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leonardo Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Suydas Kimsh!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimsh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kimsh.
Santos tries to buck Kimsh off but Kimsh is having none of it.
Santos tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kimsh presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Kimsh can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Santos is looking to escape.
Santos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kimsh looking to secure an arm triangle but Santos defends it well.
BOOM! Kimsh connects with a massive shot to the dome!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimsh lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kimsh seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Santos is holding on tight.
Kimsh has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Santos really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kimsh wants to control the pace but Santos is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos tries to hold on but Kimsh pushes him away.
Kimsh trying to control but Santos is having none of it.
Santos tries to hold on but Kimsh postures up.
Kimsh looking to control but Santos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Santos is trying to escape the mount.
Santos tries to hold on but Kimsh postures up.
Kimsh working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kimsh can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Santos is looking to escape.
Santos tries to lock up and control but Kimsh gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimsh postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Santos looks a forlorn figure.
Kimsh pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kimsh cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Santos regains half guard.
Santos trying to control from the bottom.
Santos tries to roll over but Kimsh keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kimsh scores with a couple of nice shots.
Santos wants to get back to full guard.
Santos is working hard here to advance position.
Kimsh landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kimsh scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Santos is staying active underneath Kimsh, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kimsh pulls his head out easily.
Santos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimsh is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kimsh pushing down on Santos's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kimsh performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kimsh looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Santos looking for submissions off his back.
Santos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kimsh is working away from the top position though.
Santos wants to get back to full guard.
Kimsh wants to take a breather but Santos is having none of it.
Santos is looking for a sweep. Kimsh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kimsh is looking to advance position but Santos won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimsh stands and throws Santos's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kimsh thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Santos is looking to regain half guard here but Kimsh keeps moving and retains side control.
Santos looks to move to half guard but instead Kimsh has passed into mount! Damn!
Kimsh controlling from the full mount.
Santos bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kimsh wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kimsh holds on and takes a little breather.
Kimsh's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Suydas Kimsh dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Santos feints and as Kimsh raises his hands in defense, Santos changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Our spies down at at Besta-Fera Training Center inform us that Kimsh has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kimsh wants to sweep here but Santos controlling him for the moment.
Santos trying to control but Kimsh is working from the bottom.
Kimsh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kimsh is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimsh keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
Santos is really struggling to control Kimsh but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos being controlled here momentarily.
Kimsh keeping full guard, as Santos tries to pass.
Kimsh managing to control the position.
Kimsh keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kimsh shoots in and bounces Santos off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kimsh passes Santos's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Santos wants to get back to full guard.
Kimsh is looking to advance position but Santos won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos is trying to get back to full guard.
Kimsh uses his free foot to push down on Santos's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Santos.
Santos working to try and regain half guard.
Santos wants to hold on but Kimsh pushes him away.
Suydas Kimsh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kimsh can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Santos is looking to escape.
Kimsh landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kimsh controlling from the full mount.
Santos wants to hold on but Kimsh pushes him away.
Santos is trying to escape the mount but Kimsh keeps good control and instead manages to take Santos's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimsh is not going to allow Santos to sit and survive in this position.
Kimsh is looking to control Santos but Santos is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Kimsh might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Santos haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Santos tries to roll but Kimsh sticks to his back.
Santos rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Santos slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Santos trying to keep a closed guard but Kimsh is proving a slippery customer.
Santos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kimsh is one step ahead there.
Kimsh passes Santos's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Santos tries to roll over but Kimsh keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos is staying active underneath Kimsh, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kimsh slips a nice elbow through Santos's hands, connecting with Santos's forehead.
Santos wants to control but Kimsh is keeping busy.
Kimsh is trying to control. Santos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kimsh is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kimsh works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kimsh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Santos prevents Kimsh from taking his back.
Santos wants to hold on but Kimsh pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee warns Santos that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Santos is looking to improve his position but Kimsh isn't that keen on the idea.
Kimsh with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Suydas Kimsh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Santos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kimsh shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kimsh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Santos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kimsh has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Santos is working away from the top position though.
Kimsh is defending against the submission attempts here by Santos.
Kimsh wants to control but Santos is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimsh works his way to full guard. Good work.
Santos trying to control but Kimsh is working from the bottom.
Santos has gone for a leg lock! Kimsh slips out almost immediately though and dives into Santos's guard.
Kimsh is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Santos can't keep his opponent in guard - Kimsh advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kimsh seems to be looking for submissions.
Kimsh lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Santos looking for submissions off his back.
Kimsh controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimsh lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kimsh wants to control but Santos is keeping him busy.
Kimsh is working for a submission of some sort.
Santos gets back to full guard.
Santos trying to keep a closed guard but Kimsh is proving a slippery customer.
Kimsh wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
Kimsh stands and throws Santos's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimsh wants to control but Santos is keeping him busy.
Santos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Santos manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kimsh's best efforts.
Kimsh is trying to control the action in half guard but Santos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Santos trying to control but Kimsh postures up.
Santos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Santos.
Kimsh passes Santos's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Santos regains full guard. Nicely done.
Santos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kimsh tries to free his leg and advance position but Santos is retaining full guard.
Kimsh wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
Santos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kimsh defends it easily.
Suydas Kimsh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimsh is stalling in the full guard.
Kimsh is continuing to stall.
Santos wants to improve his position but instead Kimsh has moved into half guard.
Santos tries to roll over but Kimsh keeps him under control.
Kimsh passes to side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santos trying to remain calm as Kimsh controls from the top position.
Leonardo Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kimsh is looking to take a break and control but Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Suydas Kimsh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kimsh winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suydas Kimsh!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Celestyn Kluz (ranked 1410 p4p, 3406 weight class) and Lamar Gordon (ranked 216 p4p, 469 weight class). Kluz's entrance music is Mark Crozer and The Rels - Broken Out In Love. A fine choice. Celestyn Kluz has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Celestyn Kluz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lamar Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kluz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gordon - the referee stops the clock and Kluz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gordon. Kluz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gordon lands with a straight right. Kluz didn't see that one coming.
Kluz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gordon, pushing him back against the cage.
Kluz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
It looks like Lamar Gordon has been cut.
Gordon manages to break the clinch.
Gordon takes one to the chin there.
Gordon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kluz doesn't manage to clinch there - Gordon circles away.
Gordon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kluz closes the distance but Gordon moves to the side
and Gordon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kluz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gordon makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kluz really felt that one!
Kluz scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kluz slips a jab from Gordon.
Kluz tries to clinch up.
Gordon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gordon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kluz tries to clinch but Gordon moves away
and Kluz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kluz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Kluz has closed the distance and engaged Gordon in a clinch.
Gordon swings wildly with an uppercut but Kluz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kluz struggles to land a body shot inside as Gordon controls his hands.
Gordon is trying to break the clinch but Kluz is controlling him.
Gordon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kluz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gordon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kluz drives through and clinches with Gordon against the cage.
Gordon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gordon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gordon breaks from the clinch.
Kluz tries to clinch there but Gordon circles away.
Celestyn Kluz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kluz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gordon counters with a low kick, right behind Kluz 's knee.
Kluz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gordon, pushing him back against the cage.
Kluz throws a punch but it's blocked by Gordon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kluz throws a punch but it's blocked by Gordon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gordon.
Kluz blocks an uppercut.
Gordon lands a hook that snaps the head of Kluz backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kluz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kluz lands a shoulder strike.
Gordon breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Gordon finds it's way through Kluz's defenses.
Gordon swats away the attempt to clinch by Kluz.
Kluz moves into the clinch.
Kluz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gordon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kluz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kluz lands with a right to the head.
Gordon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kluz throws a head punch that misses.
Gordon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gordon blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kluz.
Kluz misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Kluz fails to land.
Gordon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kluzs head.
Gordon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gordon lands a body shot.
Gordon tries to throw a body punch but Kluz avoids it by throwing Gordon back against the cage.
Kluz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gordon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kluz's elbow.
Gordon misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Gordon fails to land.
Gordon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gordon lands a really nice looking cross but Kluz seems unphased.
Kluz moves in looking to clinch but Gordon pushes him off.
Kluz tries to clinch but Gordon moves out of range.
Gordon swats away the attempt to clinch by Kluz.
Gordon scores with a three punch combo!
 It looks like Celestyn Kluz has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gordon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kluz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gordon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kluz wants to clinch up but Gordon keeps it at a distance.
Gordon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kluz tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gordon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kluz tries to clinch up.
Kluz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gordon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kluz is looking to clinch but Gordon is avoiding it.
Gordon scoring well with a low kick there.
Kluz is looking to clinch.
Gordon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kluz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gordon has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kluz is looking to clinch but Gordon is avoiding it.
Kluz drives through and clinches with Gordon against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kluz takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gordon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lamar Gordon dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gordon scores with a nice head shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kluz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gordon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kluz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kluz tries to clinch up but Gordon circles away and keeps his distance.
Kluz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gordon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kluz misses the shot to the body.
A lazy left from Gordon finds it's target.
Gordon tries to work over Kluz's front leg with a kick but Kluz checks it.
Kluz tries to clinch there but Gordon circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluz tries to clinch but Gordon moves out of range.
Kluz throws a poor cross that misses
and Gordon counters with a good low kick that Kluz was not able to check.
Kluz doesn't manage to clinch there - Gordon circles away.
Gordon raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Gordon swats away the attempt to clinch by Kluz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Gordon - just one landing.
Gordon connects with a leg kick.
Kluz wants to clinch
and Gordon counters with a straight right hand.
Gordon swats away the attempt to clinch by Kluz.
Kluz tries to clinch up but Gordon circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kluz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gordon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kluz wants to clinch up but Gordon keeps it at a distance.
Kluz clinches.
Gordon is trying to break the clinch but Kluz is controlling him.
Gordon digs a right hand underneath Kluz's ribcage. Kluz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gordon misses with a punch to the body.
Kluz has a couple of punches blocked by Gordon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon misses with a body punch.
Gordon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gordon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kluz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kluz blocks a body shot from Gordon.
Gordon tries to work over Kluz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kluz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gordon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kluz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kluz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A left lands for Gordon.
Kluz is looking to clinch but Gordon is avoiding it.
It seemed like Gordon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lamar Gordon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kluz pushes Gordon up against the cage in a clinch.
Kluz has a couple of punches blocked by Gordon.
Gordon misses with a body punch.
Kluz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gordon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kluz tries to clinch but Gordon is having none of it.
Kluz tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kluz ducks right into an uppercut from Gordon.
Kluz doesn't manage to clinch there - Gordon circles away.
Kluz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kluz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gordon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kluz tries to close the distance and clinch but Gordon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Gordon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kluz tries to clinch there but Gordon circles away.
Kluz wants to clinch but Gordon slips to the side
letting Gordon counter with a right hand.
Gordon swats away the attempt to clinch by Kluz.
It seemed like Gordon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gordon tests Kluz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kluz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gordon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Gordon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kluz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kluz wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gordon! But no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon throws a lazy head kick
and Kluz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gordon misses with a kick to the body.
Kluz tries to clinch there but Gordon circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Gordon misses.
Kluz wants to clinch.
Kluz tries to clinch up but Gordon circles away and keeps his distance.
Kluz doesn't manage to clinch there - Gordon circles away.
Gordon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kluz has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gordon throws a hook but Kluz avoids it easily.
Kluz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gordon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gordon circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lamar Gordon 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.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kluz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gordon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gordon swats away the attempt to clinch by Kluz.
Kluz on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kluz tries to clinch but Gordon moves out of range.
Gordon throws a body shot but no joy.
Gordon keeps the fight on the outside.
Gordon thumps Kluz with a low kick.
Gordon connects with the punch.
Kluz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gordon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon pushes Kluz away with a front kick.
Gordon tries to clinch but Kluz moves out of range.
Kluz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gordon cracks Kluz with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kluz looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Gordon finish him?
 Kluz is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kluz steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gordon. That one must have hurt.
Oh Kluz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gordon lands a leg kick that knocks Kluz off balance momentarily.
Gordon sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Kluz's defenses. It connects perfectly with Kluz's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lamar Gordon!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexei Sykov (ranked 988 p4p, 3568 weight class) and Darby Ellington (ranked 136 p4p, 436 weight class). 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexei Sykov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darby Ellington!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sykov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sykov lands in his opponent's guard.
Sykov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ellington wants to sweep but no luck.
Ellington has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sykov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sykov wants to control from the top but Ellington keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ellington throws a hook to the side of Sykov's head but Sykov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sykov moves into the clinch.
Sykov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ellington not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sykov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sykov looking for a guillotine here but Ellington defends easily.
Sykov is trying to control the position but Ellington postures up.
Ellington tries to free his leg and advance position but Sykov is retaining full guard.
Sykov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ellington can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ellington controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sykov keeping full guard, as Ellington tries to pass.
Sykov keeping moving, preventing Ellington from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ellington controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ellington throws a lazy uppercut
so Sykov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sykov looking to sit in guard and control but Ellington gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sykov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ellington defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sykov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ellington slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ellington stopping the sweep attempt from Sykov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Sykov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ellington lands an overhand right.
Sykov closes the distance and clinches.
Ellington lands with a short shot to the head.
Ellington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ellington misses with a punch to the body.
Ellington is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ellington misses with a body punch.
Sykov pulls guard effortlessly.
Sykov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ellington doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ellington manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sykov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ellington can do to turn this around?
Ellington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykov trying to keep a closed guard but Ellington is proving a slippery customer.
Ellington wants to control from the top but Sykov keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sykov working for a triangle but Ellington defends it easily.
Sykov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ellington passes into half guard.
Sykov tries to roll over but Ellington keeps him under control.
Sykov looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ellington trying to pass the guard but Sykov defending well.
Sykov wants to control but Ellington is keeping busy.
Sykov gets full guard.
Sykov trying to keep a closed guard but Ellington is proving a slippery customer.
Sykov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellington 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.
Sykov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ellington has passed into half guard!
Sykov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sykov is looking for a triangle but Ellington pushes his legs off easily.
Ellington preventing the sweep.
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.
Sykov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ellington defends well.
Ellington sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ellington misses with a hook.
Ellington throws a hook to the side of Sykov's head but Sykov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sykov takes the fight into the clinch.
Sykov blocking some punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sykov pulls Ellington into guard.
Ellington avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sykov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alexei Sykov 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ellington scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Alexei Sykov has been cut.
Ellington missing with a left hand there. Sykov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sykov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ellington's guard.
Sykov trying to control but Ellington is working from the bottom.
Ellington keeping full guard, as Sykov tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sykov preventing the sweep.
Sykov pushes down on Ellington's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sykov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Sykov misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Sykov working for a guillotine from mount but Ellington is in no mood to give up.
Sykov jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ellington manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sykov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sykov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sykov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Alexei Sykov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sykov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ellington keeps working.
Sykov controlling from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sykov is looking to take a break and control but Ellington is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ellington is looking for a sweep.
Sykov trying to control the action but Ellington is working from the bottom.
Alexei Sykov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sykov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellington is not content to let Sykov control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sykov misses with the ground and pound.
Sykov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sykov trying to control the action but Ellington is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexei Sykov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sykov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Sykov!
Alexei Sykov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Cobb (ranked 1614 p4p, 2907 weight class) and Snorri Skarphedinsson (ranked 217 p4p, 359 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Cobb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Snorri Skarphedinsson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Cobb.
Skarphedinsson looks to land a combination but Cobb avoids it well.
Billy Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobb scores with a jab to the body.
Cobb takes one to the side of the head.
Cobb is trying hard to land a takedown here. Skarphedinsson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cobb scores with a crisp jab that stopped Skarphedinsson in his tracks.
Skarphedinsson takes one on the button.
Cobb misses with an uppercut.
Skarphedinsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Skarphedinsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skarphedinsson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cobb lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab by Cobb.
Cobb scores with a jab to the head.
Skarphedinsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cobb throws a hook to the side of Skarphedinsson's head but Skarphedinsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Skarphedinsson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cobb tests Skarphedinsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Skarphedinsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Skarphedinsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cobb. Cobb obviously looking to wear him down.
Cobb misses with a looping right.
Skarphedinsson tries to land a front kick but Cobb steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Skarphedinsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cobb circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skarphedinsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cobb's sensitive parts.
Skarphedinsson feints and then cracks Cobb's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cobb down.
Cobb blocks a jab.
Cobb listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cobb throws a head kick but Skarphedinsson moves out of range.
Cobb sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cobb lands with a straight right. Skarphedinsson didn't see that one coming.
Cobb scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cobb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skarphedinsson moves away.
Cobb is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice body kick there by Skarphedinsson.
Cobb lands a nice hook to Skarphedinsson's body. Skarphedinsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Skarphedinsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Skarphedinsson.
Cobb looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Danga de danga de dang - Cobb scores with a four punch combination!
Cobb is looking to score with low kicks.
Cobb scores with a jab. Skarphedinsson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cobb uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skarphedinsson.
Skarphedinsson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skarphedinsson. Cobb does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobb stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Skarphedinsson.
Cobb stuns Skarphedinsson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Skarphedinsson scores with a nice right hand.
Cobb connects with a good right hand that stumbles Skarphedinsson. Skarphedinsson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cobb connects with a looping right hand.
Cobb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skarphedinsson connects with a single shot there.
Cobb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skarphedinsson.
Cobb avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cobb lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Skarphedinsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Skarphedinsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cobb slips a straight right by Skarphedinsson.
Skarphedinsson misses with a body kick.
Cobb lands a leg kick that knocks Skarphedinsson off balance momentarily.
Cobb misses with a right hand
and Skarphedinsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cobb connects with a jab.
Skarphedinsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cobb finds it's way round the side to connect with Skarphedinsson's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skarphedinsson looks to land a combination but Cobb avoids it well.
Skarphedinsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Skarphedinsson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cobb misses with a jab, cross combination.
Skarphedinsson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cobb swinging wildly here.
Cobb dips to his left and cracks Skarphedinsson with an uppercut!
Skarphedinsson misses with a body kick.
Skarphedinsson takes a swing at Cobb's ribcage but misses.
Skarphedinsson lands with a kick to the temple. Cobb shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cobb has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Skarphedinsson.
Cobb defending well as Skarphedinsson loads up on a big left hand.
Cobb moves out of range as Skarphedinsson throws a body kick.
Cobb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skarphedinsson.
It looked like Cobb wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skarphedinsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cobb punishes Skarphedinsson's body with a nice straight punch.
Skarphedinsson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Skarphedinsson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Skarphedinsson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cobb takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've been informed that Skarphedinsson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skarphedinsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fighters circling - Skarphedinsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Skarphedinsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cobb finds it's way round the side to connect with Skarphedinsson's head.
Skarphedinsson checks a low kick from Cobb.
Skarphedinsson throws out a loose jab but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobb connects with a right hand. Skarphedinsson shakes it off.
Skarphedinsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Skarphedinsson. Those never looked like landing.
Skarphedinsson scores with a body shot.
Cobb lands a body shot.
Skarphedinsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cobb swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Cobb as he connects with a hook.
Cobb connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cobb scores with a jab.
Skarphedinsson ducks right into an uppercut from Cobb.
Cobb uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Skarphedinsson has time to react.
Skarphedinsson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Skarphedinsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Cobb dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cobb lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cobb misses the shot to the body.
Skarphedinsson moves away from the strike by Cobb.
Cobb avoids a kick to the body.
Cobb thuds a left hand into Skarphedinsson's body.
Skarphedinsson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cobb clobbers Skarphedinsson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Skarphedinsson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Skarphedinsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skarphedinsson throws a head kick that misses.
Skarphedinsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cobb gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Skarphedinsson.
Skarphedinsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cobb.
Skarphedinsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Skarphedinsson staying out of range there.
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!
Cobb thows a left - swing and a miss!
Skarphedinsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice straight punches there by Cobb. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cobb.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skarphedinsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cobb.
Skarphedinsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Billy Cobb is winning the standup battle so far.
Skarphedinsson throws a hook but Cobb avoids it easily.
Skarphedinsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Cobb throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Skarphedinsson's waist but Skarphedinsson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cobb off to one side.
The fighters circling - Skarphedinsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Cobb misses the target.
Cobb is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skarphedinsson can do to turn this around?
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cobb ducks right into an uppercut from Skarphedinsson.
Cobb moves out of range of the body kick from Skarphedinsson.
Skarphedinsson throws a right and a left that Cobb avoids nicely.
Skarphedinsson digs a good body shot into Cobb's ribs.
Cobb smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cobb misses with a series of wild punches.
Skarphedinsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Skarphedinsson clobbers Cobb with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cobb jabs Skarphedinsson right on the nose. Skarphedinsson blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cobb misses the jab.
Skarphedinsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Skarphedinsson tries to move into range but Cobb moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skarphedinsson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cobb misses with a head kick.
Skarphedinsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cobb has time to react.
Cobb cracks Skarphedinsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Skarphedinsson takes a swing at Cobb's ribcage but misses.
Skarphedinsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Skarphedinsson moves out of range as Cobb strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Cobb. That snapped Skarphedinsson's head back.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Skarphedinsson, as that shot connected.
A head kick misses from Skarphedinsson.
Skarphedinsson is breathing heavily.
Cobb lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cobb scores with a body shot.
Cobb lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Skarphedinsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Cobb scores with a nice strike.
Skarphedinsson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Skarphedinsson.
Cobb cracks Skarphedinsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cobb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skarphedinsson manages to avoid it.
Cobb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skarphedinsson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Cobb.
Cobb is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Skarphedinsson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Skarphedinsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cobb.
Cobb scores with a jab. Skarphedinsson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Skarphedinsson throws the left hand but Cobb avoids the punch easily.
Skarphedinsson moves forwards but Cobb connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cobb throws a combination. Skarphedinsson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A swing and a miss from Cobb.
Skarphedinsson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cobb.
Cobb throws a hook to the side of Skarphedinsson's head but Skarphedinsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cobb lands a jab-cross combination.
Skarphedinsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobb rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Skarphedinsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cobb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skarphedinsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cobb stuns Skarphedinsson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Cobb. Those never looked like landing.
Skarphedinsson looks to land a combination but Cobb avoids it well.
Skarphedinsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skarphedinsson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Skarphedinsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cobb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skarphedinsson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cobb scores with a body shot.
Cobb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skarphedinsson misses with a looping left.
Cobb with a hook.
Cobb takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
No joy there for Cobb, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A left and a right from Cobb both land. Nice combination.
Skarphedinsson connects with a body shot that sends Cobb's belly button to the back.
Cobb lands a jab to Skarphedinsson's midsection.
Skarphedinsson looks to land a combination but Cobb avoids it well.
Cobb throws a hook to the side of Skarphedinsson's head but Skarphedinsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Skarphedinsson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cobb bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Skarphedinsson scores with a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cobb throws an overhand right that lands on Skarphedinsson's shoulder, as Skarphedinsson tries to avoid the shot.
Skarphedinsson scores with a jab to the body.
Skarphedinsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Skarphedinsson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Cobb dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Skarphedinsson ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Cobb scores with a hook to the body. Skarphedinsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cobb has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Skarphedinsson.
Skarphedinsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Skarphedinsson moves out of range as Cobb strikes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cobb!
Skarphedinsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Skarphedinsson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cobb will feel that in the morning.
Cobb misses with a looping right.
Nice sprawl there from Skarphedinsson as Cobb shoots in.
Skarphedinsson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Skarphedinsson throws a nice head kick!
Skarphedinsson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cobb.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobb on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cobb will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The fighters circling - Skarphedinsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Skarphedinsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Skarphedinsson staying out of range there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Skarphedinsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Skarphedinsson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Skarphedinsson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skarphedinsson swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Skarphedinsson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Skarphedinsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cobb.
Skarphedinsson misses with a head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cobb.
Jab, jab by Cobb - just one landing.
Skarphedinsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Skarphedinsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cobb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Skarphedinsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Skarphedinsson throws a push kick but Cobb slaps the foot to one side.
Cobb avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cobb misses with a hook. Skarphedinsson ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Cobb misses the target.
Skarphedinsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cobb scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skarphedinsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cobb. Cobb obviously looking to wear him down.
Cobb feints a jab promting Skarphedinsson to slip. Cobb then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Skarphedinsson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skarphedinsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cobb listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Skarphedinsson. That's going to slow Cobb down.
Cobb throws a front kick aimed at Skarphedinsson's knee but Skarphedinsson avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes from Skarphedinsson. Those never looked like landing.
Skarphedinsson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Skarphedinsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skarphedinsson misses with an uppercut. Cobb saw that one coming.
Skarphedinsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobb buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cobb throws a jab when Skarphedinsson was well out of range.
Cobb will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Skarphedinsson misses with a looping left.
Skarphedinsson connects with a body shot that sends Cobb's belly button to the back.
Cobb throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Skarphedinsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobb is just out of range.
Skarphedinsson tries to bum rush Cobb with a series of wild strikes but Cobb uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Skarphedinsson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cobb slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cobb checks a leg kick.
Cobb with a nice cross.
Skarphedinsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cobb 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 Skarphedinsson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Skarphedinsson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It seemed like Skarphedinsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cobb stuns Skarphedinsson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cobb has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Skarphedinsson.
Cobb misses the jab.
Skarphedinsson misses with a looping left.
Cobb just misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb throws a looping overhand right but Skarphedinsson ducks down to avoid it.
Skarphedinsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobb was well out of range. Poor timing from Skarphedinsson.
Cobb was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Skarphedinsson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cobb lands a jab to the head.
Cobb tests Skarphedinsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobb lands a glancing blow to the side of Skarphedinsson's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobb throws a hook but Skarphedinsson blocks it.
Cobb slips under a jab from Skarphedinsson.
Skarphedinsson avoids the head kick by Cobb.
Decent striking displayed by Cobb there.
Skarphedinsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cobb looks to score with a jab to the body but Skarphedinsson is just out of range.
Cobb catches Skarphedinsson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cobb ducks under a wild hook from Skarphedinsson.
Skarphedinsson looks for the body kick but Cobb saw that one coming.
Skarphedinsson stuffs the takedown.
Snorri Skarphedinsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cobb lands a lovely overhand right.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cobb checks a leg kick.
Skarphedinsson catches Cobb with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skarphedinsson slips a jab from Cobb.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cobb, as that shot connected.
Skarphedinsson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Billy Cobb is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cobb 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 Skarphedinsson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Skarphedinsson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Skarphedinsson fails to land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Billy Cobb.
Well Cobb has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Cobb!
Billy Cobb decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dax Ryan (ranked 2135 p4p, 1605 weight class) and Tai Kina (ranked 270 p4p, 214 weight class). Dax Ryan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tai Kina's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dax Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tai Kina!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan has managed to clinch.
Ryan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ryan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Ryan.
Ryan stalling the fight.
Kina has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ryan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kina's elbow.
Ryan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kina or not.
Ryan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ryan lands a shoulder strike.
I was talking to Ryan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ryan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ryan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ryan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ryan lands a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryan lands a nice uppercut.
Ryan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kina is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ryan.
Kina is still on wobbly legs! Can Ryan finish him?
Ryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kina blocking some punches.
Kina is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ryan is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kina to the mat. Kina regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Ryan gets to his feet and stands over Kina, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Kina felt that one! Ryan unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Kina from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dax Ryan!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sato Sayama (ranked 1664 p4p, 1487 weight class) and Mirko Kozlov (ranked 228 p4p, 202 weight class). Sato Sayama is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sato Sayama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mirko Kozlov!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kozlov throws out a loose jab but Sayama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sayama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sayama slips under a jab.
Mirko Kozlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kozlov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sayama sneaks back into half guard.
Kozlov trying to control the action but Sayama is working from the bottom.
Kozlov throwing shots but Sayama is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sayama is trying to maintain the position but Kozlov is very close to passing his half guard.
Kozlov throwing shots but Sayama is blocking nicely.
Kozlov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kozlov throwing shots but Sayama is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov wants to work for an arm triangle but Sayama is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kozlov throwing shots but Sayama is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sayama controlling the position for now.
Kozlov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kozlov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kozlov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kozlov throwing shots but Sayama is blocking nicely.
Kozlov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sayama manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kozlov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kozlov is looking to work some ground and pound but Sayama has wrist control.
Kozlov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kozlov is looking to work some ground and pound but Sayama has wrist control.
Sayama is pulling down on Kozlov's head to control his posture.
Kozlov throwing strikes from guard but Sayama blocks nicely.
Kozlov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sayama's head.
Kozlov throwing strikes but missing.
Sayama controls Kozlov momentarily but Kozlov frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kozlov trying to control but Sayama is working from the bottom.
Kozlov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kozlov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sayama is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kozlov scoring with some ground and pound.
Oh Sayama is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kozlov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sayama's head.
Kozlov postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Sayama covers up, he's hurt! Kozlov keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Kozlov and the ref steps in to end the fight! Kozlov can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mirko Kozlov!
Mirko Kozlov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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