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DC 34: Nitro vs Thrane PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tom Dancer (ranked 23644 p4p, 24116 weight class) and Sergej Kusnemirpow (ranked 564 p4p, 579 weight class). Sergej Kusnemirpow is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tom Dancer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergej Kusnemirpow!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kusnemirpow is defended easily by Dancer.
Kusnemirpow looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dancer is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kusnemirpow dives into side control.
Dancer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dancer looks like he's trying to stand up.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kusnemirpow has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dancer is trying to stand but he's just given Kusnemirpow his back.
Kusnemirpow is looking for the choke from the back position but Dancer is controlling his hands well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dancer is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dancer wants to get back to his feet.
Kusnemirpow looking for the choke from the back.
Dancer manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kusnemirpow's guard. Nice work there by Dancer.
Dancer looking to sit in guard and control but Kusnemirpow gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kusnemirpow is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dancer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dancer has escaped and now he's on top!
Dancer controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dancer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kusnemirpow is keeping the position for now.
Dancer would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dancer passes into half guard.
Kusnemirpow looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dancer is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kusnemirpow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dancer pulls his head out easily.
Dancer is just content to waste time from the top position. Kusnemirpow takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dancer looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sergej Kusnemirpow will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kusnemirpow drives through with a takedown into Dancer's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dancer is wriggling around but Kusnemirpow manages to pass to half guard.
Dancer pushes Kusnemirpow off looking to stand but Kusnemirpow dives back in and keeps control.
Kusnemirpow is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kusnemirpow tries to pass to full mount but Dancer defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dancer wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dancer trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Dancer gets full guard.
Dancer wants to stand up but Kusnemirpow is controlling him.
Sergej Kusnemirpow has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kusnemirpow forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kusnemirpow seems to be working for a kimura but Dancer defends the submission attempt.
Kusnemirpow is working for a kimura but Dancer is defending it quite comfortably.
Kusnemirpow looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dancer is looking to get back to is feet but Kusnemirpow passes into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kusnemirpow looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dancer tries to escape but Kusnemirpow is in control.
Kusnemirpow is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dancer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dancer is looking for a sweep.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kusnemirpow is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dancer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dancer is trying to buck Kusnemirpow off.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dancer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kusnemirpow shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dancer pinned against the cage. Dancer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergej Kusnemirpow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kusnemirpow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dancer.
Kusnemirpow will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kusnemirpow looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dancer leaves Kusnemirpow with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dancer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A low kick from Dancer misses
and Kusnemirpow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kusnemirpow moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kusnemirpow shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Donk. Dancer catches Kusnemirpow right on the button with a cross.
Dancer throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dancer lands a slapping body shot.
Dancer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kusnemirpow swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dancer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kusnemirpow moves away.
Dancer misses the jab.
Dancer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dancer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Dancer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dancer.
Kusnemirpow moves out of range as Dancer strikes.
It seemed like Kusnemirpow was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tom Dancer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kusnemirpow shoots for a takedown but Dancer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tom Dancer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergej Kusnemirpow.
Kusnemirpow shoots in for a double leg but Dancer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dancer misses the shot to the body.
Kusnemirpow shoots in for a takedown but Dancer shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dancer throws a shot from downtown. Kusnemirpow moves away and avoids it.
Kusnemirpow stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dancer.
Dancer throws a hook but Kusnemirpow avoids it easily.
Dancer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dancer tries to land a front kick but Kusnemirpow steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kusnemirpow misses with a takedown attempt
and Dancer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dancer scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kusnemirpow is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dancer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dancer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dancer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dancer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kusnemirpow can do to turn this around?
Dancer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kusnemirpow takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dancer throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kusnemirpow's head.
Dancer scores with a body shot.
Dancer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kusnemirpow throws out a counter right but Dancer avoids it with no problem.
Dancer connects with a solid leg kick.
Dancer motions for Kusnemirpow to come forward. Dancer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kusnemirpow looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dancer misses with a low kick.
Dancer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dancer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sergej Kusnemirpow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tom Dancer is winning the standup battle so far.
Dancer lands a head kick!
Dancer wants to slow Kusnemirpow down by chopping away at his legs.
Dancer scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A telegraphed right hand from Dancer misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kusnemirpow blocks a jab.
Kusnemirpow shoots and misses
and Dancer counters with a straight right hand.
Dancer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kusnemirpow throws out a counter right but Dancer avoids it with no problem.
Dancer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dancer throws a head kick that half lands.
Dancer misses with a body shot.
Kusnemirpow shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dancer but Dancer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kusnemirpow avoids the head kick by Dancer.
Kusnemirpow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dancer thinks about countering with a head kick.
Tom Dancer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A slow jab from Dancer misses its intended target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Dancer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kusnemirpow has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:27
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Cozad (ranked 24339 p4p, 5458 weight class) and Mark Arkinson (ranked 258 p4p, 227 weight class). Arkinson has chosen Breaking Benjamin - So cold as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Mark Arkinson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Cozad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Arkinson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cozad looks to land a combination but Arkinson avoids it well.
Arkinson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cozad counters with a crisp right hand that drops Arkinson! Cozad lets Arkinson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 It looks like Mark Arkinson has been cut.
Arkinson misses with a body shot
and Cozad counters with a crisp right that sends Arkinson to the canvas! Cozad follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Cozad!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jim Lahey (ranked 3528 p4p, 3243 weight class) and Emanuel Le Delma (ranked 294 p4p, 277 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Le Delma's choice of entrance music: Je Reste Ghetto. 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Lahey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Emanuel Le Delma!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Le Delma.
Le Delma scores with a jab to the body.
Lahey slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like Emanuel Le Delma has been cut.
Le Delma scores with a sloppy right hand. Lahey should have avoided that one.
Le Delma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lahey has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Le Delma.
Lahey tries to clinch there but Le Delma circles away.
Le Delma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lahey.
Lahey has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
Le Delma connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lahey misses with a lunging right hand
and Le Delma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lahey misses with a straight left.
Lahey drives through and clinches with Le Delma against the cage.
Le Delma can't break the clinch.
Lahey scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lahey throws an elbow but it misses.
Le Delma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Le Delma.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Delma connects with a nice looking jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Le Delma has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Lahey tries to close the distance and clinch but Le Delma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lahey moves away from the strike by Le Delma.
Lahey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Le Delma.
Lahey throwing a counter right hand but Le Delma manages to avoid it.
Lahey really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Le Delma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Le Delma appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lahey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Le Delma.
Le Delma paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Le Delma lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lahey's sensitive parts.
Lahey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Le Delma.
Le Delma swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lahey with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lahey throws a jab when Le Delma was well out of range.
Lahey throws a hook but Le Delma avoids it easily.
Le Delma lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lahey backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lahey tries to clinch up but Le Delma circles away and keeps his distance.
Lahey misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Delma staying out of range there.
Le Delma moves out of range as Lahey strikes.
Lahey darts in trying to clinch
and Le Delma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lahey swinging wildly here.
Le Delma throws a series of punches but Lahey avoids them all with ease.
Lahey slips under a jab from Le Delma.
Lahey takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lahey blocks a head kick by Le Delma.
Nice jab there from Lahey.
Lahey looks to throw the jab but Le Delma is out of range.
Lahey has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lahey closes the distance and clinches.
Lahey dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lahey.
Lahey working aggressively here.
Lahey trying to control the position but instead, Le Delma has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lahey into the cage.
Le Delma breaks the clinch.
Lahey darts in trying to clinch
letting Le Delma counter with a right hand.
Lahey connects with a good right hand that stumbles Le Delma. Le Delma circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Le Delma scores with a nice strike.
Lahey misses the jab.
Le Delma looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Le Delma smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lahey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Le Delma was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lahey cracks Le Delma with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Le Delma looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Lahey finish him?
 Le Delma is rocked!
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!
Le Delma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lahey.
Le Delma is still on wobbly legs! Can Lahey finish him?
Le Delma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Lahey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lahey misses with the combination.
Le Delma dodges the punch combination from Lahey.
Le Delma throws a series of punches but Lahey moves out of range.
Le Delma throws a shot from downtown. Lahey moves away and avoids it.
Le Delma seems to have recovered his senses.
Lahey takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Le Delma swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lahey scores with a counter punch that sends Le Delma to the canvas! Lahey smells blood - he's punishing Le Delma with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Le Delma has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Lahey!
Post fight, Jim Lahey stared into the camera and said 'Just another shit apple going back to con college!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Adam Bogo (ranked 3509 p4p, 5101 weight class) and John Frost (ranked 292 p4p, 361 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Bogo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Frost!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frost clinches with his opponent.
Bogo is trying to pull guard but Frost has him pressed against the cage.
Frost has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bogo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A frustrated look appears on Frost's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bogo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Frost gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Bogo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost is pressed up against the cage. Bogo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Frost down to the mat. Frost avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Frost closes the distance and clinches.
Frost breaks the clinch.
Frost tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bogo misses with a head kick.
Frost throws out a counter right but Bogo avoids it with no problem.
Bogo throws a head kick but Frost moves out of range.
Frost rushes Bogo and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Frost tries to clinch up but Bogo circles away and keeps his distance.
Frost drives through and clinches with Bogo against the cage.
Bogo keeps control of Frost as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Frost tries to circle away but Bogo has him pinned against the cage.
Frost wants to get back to striking at distance but Bogo won't allow it.
Bogo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Frost pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bogo has Frost pressed against the cage, preventing Frost from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bogo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Frost pulls his leg out and moves away.
Frost blocks the body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Frost looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Frost instigates a clinch.
Bogo keeps control of Frost as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
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.
Bogo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bogo keeps control of Frost as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Frost prevents a takedown attempt there.
Frost manages to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frost takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Frost darts in and clinches Bogo up against the cage.
Bogo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Frost dominated that round.
That's time! Bogo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Frost is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Frost looks to clinch
so Bogo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Frost keeping moving, preventing Bogo from controlling successfully.
Bogo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Frost is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bogo, into his guard.
Frost has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Frost got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bogo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Frost has managed to get both his arms back between Bogo's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogo is working an open guard so Frost takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost rushes Bogo and presses him up against the cage.
Frost has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bogo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Frost can turn it around.
Bogo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Frost fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Frost is looking to clinch.
Frost has closed the distance and engaged Bogo in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Frost's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Frost's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Frost tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bogo counters with a shoot takedown. Frost fights it but they end up in guard.
Bogo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost controlling the position.
Bogo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Frost dives on top into guard.
Frost decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bogo, up you get!
Frost tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bogo tries a head kick but it misses.
Bogo misses with a head kick.
Frost fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bogo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Frost sprawls and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frost rushes Bogo and presses him up against the cage.
Frost looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bogo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Frost avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bogo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Bogo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frost is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Frost is pressed up against the cage. Bogo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Frost down to the mat. Frost avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Frost has managed to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Frost breaks the clinch.
Bogo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bogo feinted with a counter takedown.
Bogo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bogo throws a wild body kick that Frost sees coming a mile off.
Bogo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Frost is looking to clinch.
Bogo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bogo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bogo swats away the attempt to clinch by Frost.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch but Bogo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
John Frost is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frost clinches up with Bogo and pushes him back against the cage.
Bogo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Frost after a bit of a struggle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Frost will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Frost clinches with his opponent.
Frost makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Frost breaks from the clinch.
Bogo throws a body shot but no joy.
Bogo gets tackled into the cage by Frost. Frost maintains the clinch.
Bogo tries to pull guard but Frost won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost is pushing Bogo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bogo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Frost walks away with a smile on his face. Bogo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost closes the distance but Bogo moves to the side
so Bogo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bogo trying to control the position from guard on top but Frost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bogo chips away with some ground and pound.
Bogo has gone for a leg lock! Frost slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bogo's guard.
Frost stands up from Bogo's guard - Frost perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost has managed to clinch.
Frost gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bogo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Bogo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bogo looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost manages to break the clinch.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch but Bogo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bogo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Frost.
A head kick misses from Bogo.
Bogo swats away the attempt to clinch by Frost.
Frost clinches up with Bogo and pushes him back against the cage.
Bogo has Frost pressed against the cage, preventing Frost from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
John Frost seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bogo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Frost after a bit of a struggle.
Frost's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost breaks the clinch.
Frost is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
John Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bogo throws the left hand but Frost avoids the punch easily.
Bogo tries to land a body kick
and Frost cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Frost stuffs the takedown.
Adam Bogo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Frost is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Frost takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Frost comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Frost winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Frost!
John Frost seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raymond Lee (ranked 1621 p4p, 5711 weight class) and Daniel Pawlikowski (ranked 249 p4p, 568 weight class). Raymond Lee has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Raymond Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Pawlikowski!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Pawlikowski does no damage.
We've been hearing reports that Lee has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lee darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lee gets the takedown into side control.
Pawlikowski told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Lee's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lee working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lee advances to mount.
Lee avoids the attempt from Pawlikowski to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee controlling his opponent.
Pawlikowski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pawlikowski wants to control but Lee is having none of it.
Lee looking to finish Pawlikowski with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pawlikowski!
Lee controlling his opponent.
Pawlikowski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pawlikowski tries to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
Lee controlling the pace for now.
Lee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pawlikowski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lee looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lee is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Pawlikowski to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Pawlikowski shrugs it off.
Pawlikowski is bucking up trying to escape but Lee cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee warns Pawlikowski that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lee raining down hammerfists from mount.
Lee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee lands a couple of good shots and Pawlikowski has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee has good solid back control here.
Lee has the hooks in. Pawlikowski is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Pawlikowski is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Pawlikowski just trying to survive but Lee is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Lee cracks Pawlikowski with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Pawlikowski from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Lee lands a shot to the head.
Pawlikowski is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pawlikowski grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raymond Lee dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lee connects with a jab.
Lee lands a glancing blow to the side of Pawlikowski's head.
Pawlikowski gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pawlikowski wants to stand but Lee is controlling the position.
Lee with a nice head shot there.
Lee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pawlikowski can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pawlikowski has momentary wrist control but Lee slips an elbow through the middle.
Lee controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lee stands and throws Pawlikowski's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lee blocks the strikes from Pawlikowski.
Lee scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Pawlikowski to see if he's OK.
Pawlikowski is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lee looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lee working the ground and pound.
Pawlikowski struggling a bit here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to control the action but Pawlikowski is working from the bottom.
Raymond Lee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lee cracks Pawlikowski with a big elbow.
Pawlikowski being controlled for a moment.
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.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pawlikowski keeps working.
Pawlikowski is looking to reverse the position.
Pawlikowski sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lee stalling.
Pawlikowski trying to control but Lee postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lee in particular looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raymond Lee dominated that second round.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A shot to the liver by Lee. Beautiful body shot.
Lee with a nice cross.
Pawlikowski gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lee decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pawlikowski's guard.
Pawlikowski trying to keep a closed guard but Lee is proving a slippery customer.
Pawlikowski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lee haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lee seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lee has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pawlikowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pawlikowski controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself.
Lee looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pawlikowski keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lee with a jab.
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.
Lee dives in and scores a takedown into Pawlikowski's guard.
Pawlikowski is wriggling around but Lee manages to pass to half guard.
Still in half guard, Lee seems content to control.
Lee seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pawlikowski for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee continues to stall.
Lee has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lee maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Pawlikowski could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Lee has cracked it and Pawlikowski is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Lee!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Raymond Lee!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Raymond Lee waved his t-shirt featuring Knock Out Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Baki Hanma (ranked 2692 p4p, 2273 weight class) and Patrick Slinger (ranked 237 p4p, 203 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hanma might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to B-Complex - Beautiful Lies. Slinger has chosen Hail Mary as his entrance music. 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baki Hanma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Patrick Slinger!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slinger keeps Hanma at a distance using the push kick.
Slinger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hanma wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Slinger looks for the body kick but Hanma saw that one coming.
Hanma scores with a decent looking hook.
Slinger slips under a jab from Hanma.
Hanma connects with a good right hand that stumbles Slinger. Slinger circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hanma checks the leg kick.
Slinger bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
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!
Slinger working away.
Hanma tries to improve position but can't.
Hanma manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Slinger looking for submissions off his back.
Slinger wants to control but Hanma is keeping busy.
Hanma seems to be working for a kimura but Slinger defends the submission attempt.
We've been hearing good reports from Hanma's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Slinger looking for submissions off his back.
Slinger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanma is keen to just control but Slinger is a slippery customer.
Hanma slows the pace down in half guard.
Hanma is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Slinger sees it coming and defends easily.
Hanma performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Slinger works his way to full guard. Good work.
Slinger is looking for a triangle but Hanma pushes his legs off easily.
Hanma stays in close to Slinger's body and controls the position.
Slinger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Slinger can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hanma controls the pace.
Slinger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hanma defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Slinger is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Hanma has his hands clasped together but Slinger extends and breaks Hanma's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Slinger.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Patrick Slinger!
An out of breath Patrick Slinger thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocco Bermalingo (ranked 2473 p4p, 1592 weight class) and Ngytsj Diesel (ranked 353 p4p, 246 weight class). Ngytsj Diesel 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rocco Bermalingo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ngytsj Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diesel clinches up against the cage.
Diesel manages to break the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bermalingo has had enough of the clinch but Diesel keeps him there for the moment.
Diesel tries a knee to the head but Bermalingo blocks it.
Bermalingo is trying to break free.
Diesel prevents a body shot from Bermalingo.
Diesel looking to throw knees to the head but Bermalingo is blocking nicely.
Still in the clinch, Bermalingo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bermalingo cracks Diesel with a nice body shot.
Bermalingo can't find room to land a body shot as Diesel controls the action.
Bermalingo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bermalingo scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Diesel.
Bermalingo is trying to break free.
Bermalingo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bermalingo pushes Diesel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Diesel looks winded!
Bermalingo tries to break free but Diesel pushes him back against the cage.
Bermalingo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diesel avoiding damage as Bermalingo throws knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bermalingo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diesel can't find room to land a body shot as Bermalingo controls the action.
Bermalingo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Diesel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bermalingo wants to get back to striking at distance but Diesel won't allow it.
Bermalingo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Diesel has him pressed against the cage.
Diesel misses with a knee strike.
Diesel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bermalingo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bermalingo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bermalingo digs a good hook to Diesel's body.
Bermalingo lands a jab to Diesel's midsection.
Bermalingo throws a nice looking combination but Diesel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A shot to the liver by Bermalingo. Beautiful body shot.
Bermalingo tries to bum rush Diesel with a series of wild strikes but Diesel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diesel is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Diesel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Diesel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bermalingo.
Bermalingo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bermalingo scores with a jab. Diesel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Diesel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bermalingo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diesel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bermalingo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Diesel scrambles back to his feet.
Bermalingo misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bermalingo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diesel manages to avoid it.
Bermalingo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Diesel on the side of the head.
Bermalingo swinging wildly here.
Rocco Bermalingo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bermalingo misses with a straight left.
Diesel is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Diesel gets a clinch.
Diesel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diesel tries to bum rush Bermalingo with a series of wild strikes but Bermalingo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bermalingo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bermalingo misses with a straight left.
Bermalingo missing with a left hand there. Diesel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diesel throws a shot from downtown. Bermalingo moves away and avoids it.
Bermalingo clobbers Diesel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Diesel slips a jab and a cross from Bermalingo.
Bermalingo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bermalingo throws a combination. Diesel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bermalingo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bermalingo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diesel moves away.
Bermalingo throws the left hand but Diesel avoids the punch easily.
No joy there for Bermalingo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diesel is looking for the big counter here.
Diesel wants to clinch up but Bermalingo keeps it at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Diesel does no damage.
Bermalingo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diesel.
Diesel throws the left hand but Bermalingo avoids the punch easily.
Bermalingo misses with a straight right.
Bermalingo misses with a hook. Diesel ducked under it nicely.
Bermalingo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diesel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bermalingo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bermalingo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bermalingo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diesel circles away quickly and effectively.
Diesel shapes to counter with a head kick.
Bermalingo swats away the attempt to clinch by Diesel.
Bermalingo tries to keep at a distance but Diesel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Diesel connects with a knee to the head.
Diesel stalling in the clinch.
Diesel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diesel drives through and clinches with Bermalingo against the cage.
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!
Bermalingo tries to throw a body punch but Diesel avoids it by throwing Bermalingo back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bermalingo breaks the clinch.
Bermalingo loads up on a big right hand but Diesel slips the punch.
Bermalingo lands a nice looking body shot.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch but Bermalingo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diesel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bermalingo.
Diesel connects with a jab.
Bermalingo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diesel connects with the punch.
Bermalingo throws out a loose jab but Diesel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bermalingo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bermalingo tries to keep at a distance but Diesel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bermalingo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bermalingo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bermalingo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bermalingo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diesel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bermalingo is trying to force a seperation but Diesel has the dominant position.
Bermalingo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diesel's elbow.
Bermalingo lands a right hand.
Bermalingo tries to land knees in the clinch but Diesel avoids the damage to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rocco Bermalingo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bermalingo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bermalingo throws a right and a left that Diesel avoids nicely.
Rocco Bermalingo is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Diesel misses.
Diesel is looking to clinch.
Bermalingo misses with a double jab.
Nice defenses there by Diesel.
Bermalingo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diesel.
Bermalingo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diesel was well out of range. Poor timing from Bermalingo.
Bermalingo misses with a series of wild punches.
Bermalingo sets himself, and Diesel steps forward looking for the clinch! Bermalingo avoids it this time.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bermalingo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bermalingo is looking to counter punch.
Bermalingo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diesel can do to turn this around?
Diesel forces Bermalingo back against the cage and clinches.
Diesel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diesel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bermalingo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diesel tries to clinch but Bermalingo is having none of it.
Bermalingo feints a jab promting Diesel to slip. Bermalingo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Diesel slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diesel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bermalingo.
Bermalingo lands a jab to Diesel's midsection.
Bermalingo misses with a two punch combination.
Diesel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bermalingo tries to bum rush Diesel with a series of wild strikes but Diesel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bermalingo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bermalingo gets tackled into the cage by Diesel. Diesel maintains the clinch.
Bermalingo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diesel leaning against his opponent.
Diesel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Diesel lands with a short shot to the head.
Diesel breaks from the clinch.
Diesel tries to clinch up.
Diesel dodges the punch combination from Bermalingo.
Diesel wants to counter with a clinch but Bermalingo pushes him away.
Diesel doesn't manage to clinch there - Bermalingo circles away.
Bermalingo tries to keep at a distance but Diesel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Diesel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bermalingo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diesel tries a knee to the head but Bermalingo blocks it.
Diesel has Bermalingo pressed against the cage.
Bermalingo swings wildly with an uppercut but Diesel uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diesel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bermalingo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diesel breaks the clinch.
Diesel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bermalingo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bermalingo lands with a left to the head.
Bermalingo scores with a shot to the side of Diesel's head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Diesel in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Diesel blocks a body shot from Bermalingo.
Bermalingo tries to stall but Diesel uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bermalingo has had enough of the clinch but Diesel keeps him there for the moment.
Diesel scores with a knee to the head.
Bermalingo can't find room to land a body shot as Diesel controls the action.
Diesel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diesel clinches up against the cage.
Bermalingo avoids the elbow strike from Diesel, against the cage.
Bermalingo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bermalingo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Diesel.
Diesel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bermalingo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bermalingo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bermalingo lands a head shot.
Bermalingo misses with a straight right.
Diesel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bermalingo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diesel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bermalingo blocks it with crossed arms.
Bermalingo breaks the clinch.
Bermalingo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diesel swings for the body but Bermalingo moves out of range.
Bermalingo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Diesel darts in and clinches Bermalingo up against the cage.
Bermalingo is trying to force a seperation but Diesel has the dominant position.
Bermalingo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ngytsj Diesel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Diesel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diesel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diesel drives through and clinches with Bermalingo against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diesel lands with a right to the head.
Bermalingo is looking to break free of the clinch but Diesel has double underhooks.
Bermalingo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bermalingo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bermalingo breaks from the clinch.
Bermalingo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diesel scores with a head kick. Bermalingo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rocco Bermalingo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diesel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bermalingo.
Bermalingo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diesels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Diesel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Diesel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bermalingo blocks it with crossed arms.
Diesel prevents Bermalingo from breaking the clinch.
Diesel pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bermalingo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diesel has closed the distance and engaged Bermalingo in a clinch.
Bermalingo scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rocco Bermalingo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Diesel wants to clinch.
Bermalingo lands with a straight right. Diesel didn't see that one coming.
Bermalingo tries to bum rush Diesel with a series of wild strikes but Diesel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bermalingo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bermalingo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Diesel backs up against the cage.
Bermalingo lands a nice looking body shot.
Bermalingo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diesel moves away.
Bermalingo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A left and a right from Bermalingo both land. Nice combination.
Diesel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bermalingo on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bermalingo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bermalingo lands a lovely overhand right.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bermalingo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bermalingo connects with a right hand. Diesel shakes it off.
Diesel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bermalingo's head.
Diesel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bermalingo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diesel has managed to clinch.
Bermalingo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diesel avoids it.
Bermalingo tries to throw a body punch but Diesel avoids it by throwing Bermalingo back against the cage.
Bermalingo trying to land knees to the body.
Bermalingo wants to get back to striking at distance but Diesel won't allow it.
Bermalingo tries to land knees in the clinch but Diesel avoids the damage to the body.
Bermalingo blocks the elbow strike.
Diesel tries to stall but Bermalingo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bermalingo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diesel fails to land with a series of punches.
Bermalingo throwing a counter right hand but Diesel manages to avoid it.
Diesel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bermalingo.
Bermalingo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diesel manages to avoid it.
Bermalingo looks to land a combination but Diesel avoids it well.
Diesel clinches with his opponent.
Diesel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bermalingo tries to keep at a distance but Diesel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bermalingo wants to get back to striking at distance but Diesel won't allow it.
Rocco Bermalingo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diesel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bermalingo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Diesel misses with a knee strike.
Diesel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bermalingo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Diesel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Diesel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diesel tries to throw a body punch but Bermalingo avoids it by throwing Diesel back against the cage.
Bermalingo has Diesel pressed against the cage, preventing Diesel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Diesel connects with a knee to the head.
Diesel has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Diesel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bermalingo lands with a hook. Diesel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Diesel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bermalingo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diesel wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diesel's corner calls for a 1-2. Diesel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Diesel doesn't manage to clinch there - Bermalingo circles away.
Bermalingo throws out a loose jab but Diesel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diesel wants to counter with a clinch but Bermalingo pushes him away.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bermalingo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diesel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bermalingo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ngytsj Diesel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diesel doesn't manage to clinch there - Bermalingo circles away.
Bermalingo throws a one two combo.
Bermalingo throws a series of punches but Diesel avoids them all with ease.
Diesel doesn't manage to clinch there - Bermalingo circles away.
Bermalingo lands a body shot.
Bermalingo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bermalingo lands a jab.
Nice shot by Bermalingo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diesel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Diesel drives through and clinches with Bermalingo against the cage.
A short right from Bermalingo.
Diesel misses with a knee to the head.
Diesel breaks the clinch.
Diesel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bermalingo.
Diesel steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bermalingo.
Diesel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bermalingo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Diesel. Diesel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bermalingo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diesel doesn't seem bothered though.
Bermalingo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bermalingo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bermalingo lands with a hook. Diesel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bermalingo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diesel.
Diesel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diesel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Diesel looking to throw knees to the head but Bermalingo is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rocco Bermalingo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bermalingo, 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocco Bermalingo!
A very excited looking Rocco Bermalingo rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dale Doback (ranked 1091 p4p, 1573 weight class) and Akira Maeda (ranked 169 p4p, 241 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dale Doback!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Akira Maeda!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doback scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Doback misses with a hook.
Doback throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doback. Maeda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Doback will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maeda scores with a sloppy right hand. Doback should have avoided that one.
Maeda defending well as Doback loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Doback misses.
Maeda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doback was well out of range. Poor timing from Maeda.
Maeda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doback was well out of range. Poor timing from Maeda.
Maeda scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Doback doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maeda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doback manages to avoid it.
Maeda lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Maeda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doback.
Maeda jabs at Doback's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maeda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doback.
We've been told by Doback's head coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doback swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doback swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Maeda tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Doback defends well and Maeda ends up having to push Doback into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Doback misses with an uppercut. Maeda saw that one coming.
Doback throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Horrible takedown attempt by Maeda or perhaps it was just good defense by Doback, which made it look bad.
Doback tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maeda was well out of range. Poor timing from Doback.
Maeda misses with a wild body shot.
Maeda checks a leg kick nicely.
Doback attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maeda.
Doback throws a big shot that misses.
Maeda throws a hook to the side of Doback's head but Doback sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Doback staying out of range there.
Maeda just misses with a punch to the body.
Maeda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maeda shoots in but no luck this time.
Dale Doback has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akira Maeda.
A big left from Doback misses.
Doback keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Doback pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maeda is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Doback with a body shot.
Maeda is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Doback rather than just go for the knockout.
Maeda shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Doback pinned against the cage. Doback gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maeda checks the leg kick nicely there.
Maeda looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dale Doback is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Doback.
Maeda ducks under a wild hook from Doback.
Doback cracks Maeda with an open hand slap.
Maeda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doback.
A left lands for Maeda.
Maeda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doback.
Maeda scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Doback doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maeda shoots in but no luck this time.
Doback tries to counter by clinching up but Maeda breaks away and moves out of range.
Maeda takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Maeda lands a nice shot to the body.
Maeda throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Doback stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big left from Maeda misses.
Maeda checks a leg kick nicely.
Maeda wants to counter the offense by Doback and move into the clinch position.
Maeda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maeda rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Doback moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maeda darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Maeda missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Doback blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maeda.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maeda throwing shots but Doback is blocking nicely.
Maeda drops an elbow to the side of Doback's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maeda not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Maeda is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Maeda throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doback is staying active underneath Maeda, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Doback blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maeda.
Doback is looking to improve his position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dale Doback will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Maeda walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Doback throws a body shot but no joy.
Maeda staying out of range there.
Doback takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maeda stuns Doback with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good exchange - Maeda coming out on top.
Doback with the inside leg kick.
Maeda takes a swing at Doback's ribcage but misses.
Maeda lands with a nice body punch.
Doback misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doback lands with an uppercut that bounces Maeda off the cage and back into range.
A swing and a miss from Maeda.
Doback pivots, looking for a leg kick but Maeda is out of range and Doback settles back down.
Akira Maeda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doback throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doback misses with a wild combination.
Dale Doback is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maeda is looking to clinch.
Maeda bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Doback walks into a straight right hand from Maeda.
Maeda with a nice cross.
Doback misses with a straight left.
Doback misses with an uppercut
and Maeda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Doback uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maeda.
Maeda connects with the punch.
Maeda jabs Doback right on the nose. Doback blinks but takes it well.
Jab from Maeda.
Maeda scores with a crisp jab that stopped Doback in his tracks.
Maeda connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doback tries to land a leg kick but Maeda saw it coming and moves away.
Maeda has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Maeda connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Maeda throws a poor cross that misses
and Doback counters with a three punch combo that has Maeda backing up. Maeda nods at Doback to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doback throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Doback misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maeda.
Doback swings for the body but Maeda moves out of range.
A cross from Maeda lands.
Doback scores with a body shot.
Maeda scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Doback throws a jab when Maeda was well out of range.
Maeda jabs Doback right on the nose. Doback blinks but takes it well.
Maeda lands with a cross.
Doback misses with an uppercut.
Maeda wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Doback throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Maeda.
Doback gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maeda.
Maeda scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doback throws a big shot that misses.
Maeda lands a nice shot to the body.
Maeda throws out a loose jab but Doback uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maeda looks to score with a jab to the body but Doback is just out of range.
Maeda lunges at Doback with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Doback's hand.
Maeda lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Doback misses the target.
Maeda connects with a body shot that sends Doback's belly button to the back.
Maeda scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Doback doesn't seem bothered though.
Doback shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Maeda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Doback throws a low kick but it's checked well by Maeda.
Doback uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maeda.
Maeda scores with a decent looking hook.
Doback throws a leg kick that misses.
Doback loads up on a big right hand but Maeda slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Maeda checks a leg kick.
Maeda scores with a jab to the head.
Nice defenses there by Doback.
Maeda throws a big shot that misses.
Maeda fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Doback looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Doback connects with a right hand. Maeda shakes it off.
Maeda feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dobacks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Doback defending well as Maeda loads up on a big left hand.
Maeda slips under a jab.
Maeda throws a lazy right hand but Doback sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Doback throws a looping overhand right but Maeda ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Doback shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Maeda lands a jab.
Doback looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Doback scores with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Maeda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Doback on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Doback swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maeda scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Maeda defending well as Doback loads up on a big left hand.
Doback misses with an uppercut.
Maeda is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Doback's half guard.
Maeda throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Doback to regain full guard.
Doback looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Doback avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maeda is looking to work some ground and pound but Doback has wrist control.
Maeda throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maeda chips away with some ground and pound.
Maeda tries to free his leg and advance position but Doback is retaining full guard.
Maeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Doback is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maeda accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Doback being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Doback defending well as Maeda loads up on a big left hand.
Maeda smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A combination from Doback does no damage.
Maeda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Doback walks into a straight right hand from Maeda.
Doback is looking to chop away at Maeda's legs.
Maeda swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maeda connects with a good right hand that stumbles Doback. Doback circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Maeda lands a nice looking body shot.
Doback lands with a straight right. Maeda didn't see that one coming.
Maeda gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Maeda uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Doback has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doback does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Maeda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Doback to counter with a crisp jab.
Maeda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doback.
Doback with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Doback tries to score with a low kick but Maeda moves his leg out of the way.
Maeda moves into range and connects with a jab.
Doback throws a hook to the side of Maeda's head but Maeda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maeda staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doback scores with a hook to the body. Maeda takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice uppercut there from Maeda.
The fighters circling - Maeda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Doback takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A telegraphed right hand from Doback misses the target.
Doback just misses with a punch to the body.
Maeda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doback was well out of range. Poor timing from Maeda.
Good standup being displayed there by Maeda as he connects with a hook.
Maeda connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Maeda jabs Doback right on the nose. Doback blinks but takes it well.
Doback lands the left hand.
Doback throws a body shot but no joy.
Maeda blocks a jab.
Maeda misses with a hook to the body
and Doback counters by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maeda is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Doback is defending well.
Doback lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Doback.
Maeda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Doback manages to break the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Doback.
Left hook, right uppercut from Doback.
Doback tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maeda was well out of range. Poor timing from Doback.
Maeda checks a low kick from Doback.
Doback throws a hook but Maeda blocks it.
Doback moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Maeda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maeda misses with a jab, cross combination.
Doback swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maeda on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jab, jab by Doback - just one landing.
Maeda lands with a good body shot.
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 Dale Doback.
I think Doback has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dale Doback!
Dale Doback made sure to mention his sponsor, Brooklyn Threads in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Simo Halli (ranked 1670 p4p, 2437 weight class) and Terence Erenberg (ranked 224 p4p, 303 weight class). Simo Halli 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Simo Halli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terence Erenberg!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halli shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Erenberg moves into full guard.
Erenberg wants to sweep here but Halli controlling him for the moment.
Halli drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Halli jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Erenberg is looking for a triangle but Halli pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erenberg wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erenberg is looking to sweep but instead, Halli has passed into half guard.
Erenberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halli tries to pass the half guard into mount. Erenberg knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Erenberg moves into full guard.
Halli looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Erenberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Halli trying to control but Erenberg is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Erenberg is on top in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Erenberg wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving.
Halli is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Erenberg throwing strikes from guard but Halli blocks nicely.
Halli lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Halli works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Erenberg manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Halli 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.
Halli trying to control but Erenberg is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halli is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Erenberg looking to control.
Erenberg lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Halli seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Erenberg working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Halli's head.
We've been informed that Erenberg has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Erenberg wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving.
Erenberg makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Erenberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Erenberg cracks Halli with a solid left hand.
Erenberg works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Halli looking for submissions off his back.
Halli looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Erenberg moves into full mount! Halli won't be happy about that!
Halli might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Halli is trying to escape the mount.
Erenberg fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Erenberg lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Halli hang on?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Erenberg wants to control the pace but Halli is squirming around nicely.
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!
Erenberg working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Halli really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Terence Erenberg dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Halli fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Halli shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Erenberg's guard.
Halli trying to control but Erenberg is working from the bottom.
Erenberg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Halli's guard.
Halli looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Erenberg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Erenberg working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Halli's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halli is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Terence Erenberg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Erenberg wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving.
Erenberg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli keeping full guard, as Erenberg tries to pass.
Erenberg landing some decent shots from guard.
Erenberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halli is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erenberg scoring with some ground and pound.
Halli is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Erenberg is pushing down on Halli's leg trying to pass to half guard. Halli is fighting to maintain full guard but Erenberg has managed to sneak the leg through.
Halli on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Erenberg lands with a punch from half guard.
Erenberg is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Halli is just riding it out for now. Erenberg eventually gives up the hold.
Erenberg trying to control the action but Halli is working from the bottom.
Halli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erenberg lands with a punch from half guard.
Halli is trying to control but can't.
Halli desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Erenberg is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Halli is just riding it out for now. Erenberg eventually gives up the hold.
Halli is trying to get back to full guard.
Halli has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Erenberg is working away from the top position though.
Erenberg is trying to control the action in half guard but Halli is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erenberg looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Halli taking some punishment here, with Erenberg in his half guard.
Erenberg is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Halli defends it well.
Halli looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Erenberg connects with a nice short shot to Halli's temple.
Erenberg is working for a kimura but Halli is defending it quite comfortably.
Halli is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Erenberg pulls his head out easily.
Halli wants to control but Erenberg is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halli looking for a kimura from the bottom but Erenberg passes into side control!
Halli prevents Erenberg from improving position.
Erenberg tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Erenberg trying to control the action but Halli is working from the bottom.
Erenberg taking a break here but Halli is having none of it and regains half guard.
Halli wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halli keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Halli actively working from the bottom here.
Halli looking for subs from the bottom but Erenberg mounts him!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Terence Erenberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Erenberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halli.
Erenberg closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Halli won't allow Erenberg to pass to mount.
Erenberg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Erenberg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Erenberg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Erenberg works his way into full mount!
Halli tries to hold on but Erenberg pushes him away.
Erenberg in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
 It looks like Simo Halli has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erenberg lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Halli bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Erenberg is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Erenberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halli is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Erenberg looking to control.
Halli content to stall in guard here.
Erenberg is trying to keep Halli in close.
Halli preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Erenberg trying to keep a closed guard but Halli is proving a slippery customer.
Erenberg wants to improve his position but instead Halli has moved into half guard.
Erenberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Erenberg slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Erenberg keeping moving, preventing Halli from controlling successfully.
Erenberg is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erenberg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Erenberg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Halli is concentrating on defense, preventing Erenberg from advancing position.
Halli wants to get back to full guard.
Terence Erenberg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Erenberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Halli looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Erenberg is nestled in close to Halli, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Halli taking some punishment here, with Erenberg in his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Erenberg connects with a nice short shot to Halli's temple.
Erenberg wants to take a breather but Halli is having none of it.
Erenberg looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Halli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Erenberg is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Halli is squirming around, avoiding Erenberg's attempts to control the action.
Erenberg landing strikes, looking to finish!
Halli is working to get back to half guard.
Erenberg dominating with strikes here.
Halli is in all sorts of trouble here.
Erenberg lands a big shot there that rocks Halli but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Erenberg scoring with strikes but Halli is staying in there.
Erenberg working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Simo Halli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Erenberg with the ground and pound from mount.
 Halli is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
Terence Erenberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Erenberg has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terence Erenberg!
A relieved looking Terence Erenberg thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Nitro (ranked 1048 p4p, 1333 weight class) and Jørgen Thrane (ranked 161 p4p, 201 weight class). Nitro comes to the cage accompanied by Kingdom - Downstrait. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Nitro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jørgen Thrane!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thrane looks to score with a jab to the body but Nitro is just out of range.
Thrane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nitro was well out of range. Poor timing from Thrane.
An attempted straight right counter from Nitro misses the target.
Nitro throws an off balance right hand
and Thrane counters with an inside leg kick.
Nitro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nitro misses with a left hand
letting Thrane counter with a right hand.
Nitro has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Quarry in the buildup to the fight.
Thrane thows a body kick. Nitro tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nitro moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nitro feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Thrane sprawling to the canvas! Thrane rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Nitro finish him?!
Thrane is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thrane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nitro thuds his right hand into Thrane's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thrane is still on wobbly legs! Can Nitro finish him?
Thrane misses with a body kick.
Nitro takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thrane seems to have recovered his senses.
Thrane chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fighters circling - Nitro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nitro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nitro misses with a looping left.
Thrane let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Thrane misses with a low kick.
Nitro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nitro moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromThrane.
Thrane tries to keep at a distance but Nitro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thrane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Thrane.
Thrane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nitros head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nitro.
Nitro unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thrane lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Thrane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thrane struggles to land a body shot inside as Nitro controls his hands.
Thrane presses Nitro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thrane cracks Nitro with a nice body shot.
Nitro prevents a body shot from Thrane.
Thrane blocks an uppercut.
Thrane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nitro blocks a body shot from Thrane.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nitro blocks an uppercut.
Thrane lands a body shot.
Nitro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nitro lands an uppercut.
Nitro blocks a body shot from Thrane.
Thrane works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thrane struggles to land a body shot inside as Nitro controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nitro.
Nitro misses with the head strike.
Thrane tries a body shot but Nitro blocks it.
Thrane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thrane tries to work over Nitro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nitro with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Still in the clinch, Thrane scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nitro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thrane working aggressively here.
Thrane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nitro throws a head punch that misses.
Thrane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thrane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thrane blocking some punches.
Thrane lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thrane throws a head punch that misses.
Thrane scores with a shoulder strike.
Thrane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thrane misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thrane.
Thrane misses with some punches.
Nitro swings wildly with an uppercut but Thrane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nitro scores with a shoulder strike.
Thrane struggles to land a body shot inside as Nitro controls his hands.
Thrane's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thrane stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nitro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thrane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nitro misses with a punch to the body.
Thrane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thrane misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nitro.
Nitro can't find room to land a body shot as Thrane controls the action.
Thrane pushes Nitro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nitro misses with some punches.
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!
Nitro tries a body shot but Thrane blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thrane has a couple of punches blocked by Nitro.
Nitro misses with some punches.
Nitro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thrane swings wildly with an uppercut but Nitro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nitro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thrane makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thrane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nitros head.
Thrane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nitro moves into the clinch successfully.
Thrane misses with a punch to the body.
Thrane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thrane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nitro's elbow.
Thrane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thrane blocking some punches.
Nitro misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thrane throws a punch but it's blocked by Nitro.
Thrane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nitro misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nitro.
Nitro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thrane tries to work over Nitro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jørgen Thrane will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Thrane misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thrane with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nitro to score with a decent uppercut.
Nitro misses with a hook
and Thrane counters with a nice body shot.
Nitro is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nitro misses with a combination
enabling Thrane to counter with a crisp jab.
Thrane lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nitro darts in trying to clinch
and Thrane counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nitro lands a head shot.
Jimmy Nitro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nitro throws a nice looking combination but Thrane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nitro tries a head kick but it misses.
Thrane flicks out a counter leg kick but Nitro steps away.
Nitro misses with a shot to the body
and Thrane counters with a head kick that drops Nitro to the mat! Nitro scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Nitro is rocked!
Thrane is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nitro rather than just go for the knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nitro wants to stay close but Thrane steps back to make room for something. Nitro seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Thrane and Nitro drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jørgen Thrane!
During a confident post fight interview, Jørgen Thrane thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
70% |
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