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DC 35: Nyla vs Niaz PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bardhal Marku (ranked 4303 p4p, 4650 weight class) and Nicolas Djotodia (ranked 133 p4p, 150 weight class). Bardhal Marku is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bardhal Marku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nicolas Djotodia!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Djotodia throws a head kick but Marku moves out of range.
Djotodia lands a big head kick that sends Marku tumbling to the mat! Djotodia takes a step backwards and waves Marku back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 It looks like Bardhal Marku has been cut.
Djotodia clinches with his opponent.
Djotodia utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Djotodia missing with knees to the body.
Djotodia landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Marku wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knees to the body from Djotodia.
A short right from Djotodia.
Marku throws a head punch that misses.
Marku misses with some punches.
Marku misses with the head strike.
Djotodia landing knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Djotodia as Marku tries to tie him up.
Djotodia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marku backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marku.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Djotodia obliges.
Djotodia with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
 Marku is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Djotodia.
Oh Marku is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marku is breathing heavily.
Djotodia working the clinch nicely. Marku is working for position but Djotodia cracks him with a big knee to the head! Marku crumples up against the cage and Djotodia lands two more shots before the ref can save Marku! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Nicolas Djotodia!
Nicolas Djotodia was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brain Rupture (ranked 3175 p4p, 6019 weight class) and Frank Gallagher (ranked 398 p4p, 538 weight class). Brain Rupture could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Frank Gallagher's chin.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brain Rupture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Gallagher!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gallagher closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gallagher lands in his opponent's guard.
Rupture is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gallagher trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gallagher not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gallagher avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rupture is trying to keep Gallagher in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rupture is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gallagher defends well.
Gallagher throwing strikes but missing.
Gallagher wants to pass the guard but Rupture is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rupture utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gallagher wants to pass the guard but Rupture is keeping the position.
Rupture trying to control the position.
Rupture preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gallagher trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rupture not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rupture throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rupture striking off his back but it's not causing Gallagher any problems.
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.
Gallagher missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gallagher is looking to work some ground and pound but Rupture has wrist control.
Rupture looking to control.
Rupture avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gallagher advances to half guard.
Gallagher throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gallagher not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rupture blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gallagher.
Rupture has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Gallagher throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rupture trying to control here.
Gallagher not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rupture is trying is best to control the position here.
Rupture is staying active underneath Gallagher, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rupture wants to control but Gallagher is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rupture is trying to get back to full guard.
Gallagher blocks the strikes from Rupture.
Rupture is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gallagher's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gallagher's back!
Gallagher felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Gallagher can't escape the position.
Gallagher trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Gallagher is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Rupture is staying active.
Rupture keeps control of the position as Gallagher tries to break free.
Rupture lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Rupture is looking for the choke from the back position but Gallagher is controlling his hands well.
Rupture is working for a rear naked choke. Gallagher is not defending it well and Rupture has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Gallagher refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Gallagher's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brain Rupture!
An out of breath and clearly excited Brain Rupture thanked Neon Zombie for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Frank Gallagher spoke after the fight, saying 'That all you got? That's it? I'm still here, you fucker! Frank Gallagher! I'm alive! You see me? You see me standing here? You lost, asshole! I'm alive, motherfucker! Me, Frank Gallagher.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Bobandy (ranked 2255 p4p, 4925 weight class) and Jussi Roipe (ranked 112 p4p, 223 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Solid boxing
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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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Randy Bobandy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jussi Roipe!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bobandy just misses with a punch to the body.
Roipe lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bobandy backs up against the cage.
It looks like Randy Bobandy has been cut.
Roipe looks for the body kick but Bobandy saw that one coming.
Bobandy fails with a takedown attempt.
Roipe moves into the clinch successfully.
Roipe wants to get back to striking at distance but Bobandy won't allow it.
Roipe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bobandy lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bobandy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bobandy wants to take a breather but Roipe is having none of it.
Bobandy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Roipe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Roipe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bobandy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobandy content to stall in guard here.
Roipe wants to sweep but no luck.
Roipe looking to control but Bobandy passes into half guard.
Bobandy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bobandy thows a huge punch but Roipe dodges it nicely.
Roipe wants to improve his position but Bobandy is controlling well.
Bobandy throwing shots but Roipe is blocking nicely.
Bobandy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Roipe is just riding it out for now. Bobandy eventually gives up the hold.
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.
Roipe actively working from the bottom here.
Bobandy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Roipe has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bobandy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bobandy trying to control from Roipe's half guard. Roipe has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bobandy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bobandy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bobandy trying to control but Roipe is working from the bottom.
Bobandy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roipe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bobandy is one step ahead there.
Bobandy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bobandy wants to pass the guard but Roipe is keeping the position.
Roipe is trying to control the position but Bobandy postures up.
Roipe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bobandy is one step ahead there.
Bobandy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roipe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bobandy pushes down on Roipe's leg and manages to get into half guard.
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.
Roipe works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bobandy throwing strikes from guard but Roipe blocks nicely.
Bobandy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bobandy trying to control the position from guard on top but Roipe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roipe working for a triangle but Bobandy defends it easily.
Bobandy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bobandy throwing strikes but missing.
Bobandy wants to control from the top but Roipe keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Bobandy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randy Bobandy's cut.
That's time! Bobandy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Roipe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bobandy's hands.
Roipe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Roipe doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jussi Roipe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big right from Bobandy misses.
A little jabbing left from Roipe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Roipe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bobandys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bobandy dives in and scores a takedown into Roipe's guard.
Bobandy slips nicely into half guard.
Bobandy wants to control but Roipe is keeping him busy.
Bobandy is looking for a kimura here.
Bobandy is trying to control the action in half guard but Roipe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobandy controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roipe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobandy preventing the sweep.
Bobandy wants to control from the top but Roipe keeps moving.
Bobandy won't allow Roipe to sweep him here.
Roipe keeping moving, preventing Bobandy from controlling successfully.
Bobandy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roipe can do to turn this around?
Roipe has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bobandy is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Roipe.
Bobandy tries to score with some ground and pound. Roipe controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bobandy sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Roipe is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Roipe is not content to let Bobandy control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bobandy grinds an elbow into Roipe's temple.
Roipe is not content to let Bobandy control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roipe is trying to get back to half guard.
Bobandy wants to control but Roipe is keeping him busy.
Roipe is looking to reverse the position.
Bobandy working the head and body with strikes.
Roipe is looking for a sweep.
Bobandy remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roipe is trying to get back to half guard.
Roipe struggling a bit here.
Roipe is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Bobandy stalls from top position.
Bobandy scoring with punches and elbows.
Bobandy misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bobandy scoring with punches from side control.
Roipe tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Roipe is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roipe is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Roipe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bobandy lands a big shot there that rocks Roipe but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Roipe is bucking up trying to escape but Bobandy cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Roipe in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bobandy scoring with strikes but Roipe is staying in there.
Bobandy working Roipe over with strikes here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bobandy controlling the pace for now.
Bobandy scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Roipe is in a horrible position here. Bobandy smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Roipe is trying to escape the mount.
Bobandy scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Roipe?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Bobandy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Randy Bobandy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Roipe lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bobandy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roipe lands a head shot.
Bobandy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bobandy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bobandy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roipe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bobandy closes the distance and clinches.
Bobandy wants the takedown. Roipe is fighting it off but Bobandy persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Roipe's guard against the cage.
Roipe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roipe is trying to control the position but Bobandy postures up.
Randy Bobandy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bobandy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Roipe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobandy trying to control the position from guard on top but Roipe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roipe is trying to control the position but Bobandy postures up.
Roipe working for a triangle but Bobandy defends it easily.
Bobandy wants to control from the top but Roipe keeps moving.
Bobandy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Roipe 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Roipe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Roipe is nestled in close to Bobandy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Roipe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bobandy tries to roll over but Roipe keeps him under control.
Bobandy is working hard here to advance position.
Roipe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Roipe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bobandy's head.
Roipe working the head and body with strikes.
Randy Bobandy's cut is getting worse.
Bobandy is trying to maintain the position but Roipe is very close to passing his half guard.
Bobandy is positioning himself well to prevent Roipe advancing to mount.
Nice strikes from Roipe there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobandy has his hands clasped together around Roipe's back. He's all about the action.
Roipe wants to pass to mount but Bobandy is defending the position.
Bobandy tries to roll over but Roipe keeps him under control.
Roipe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bobandy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Randy Bobandy's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Randy Bobandy's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jussi Roipe!
Jussi Roipe decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Randy Bobandy was interviewed post fight and said 'Frig off. I'm gonna get a cheese burger then get drunk with Mr Lahey. '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jim Duggan (ranked 2735 p4p, 2486 weight class) and Stephen Steve (ranked 359 p4p, 315 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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170
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Duggan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stephen Steve!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duggan lands a nice shot that snaps Steve's head back.
Steve throws a nice outside leg kick.
Duggan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Steve throws a lazy right hand but Duggan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Duggan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Steve. Steve circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Steve's coach down at New York Public Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Steve's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Duggan avoids the head kick by Steve.
Duggan throws a body shot but no joy.
Duggan throws a nice head kick!
Duggan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Steve walks into a stiff left hand from Duggan.
Steve misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steve lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Duggan at a distance.
A leg kick checked by Steve.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duggan connects with the punch.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Duggan.
Steve throws a push kick but Duggan slaps the foot to one side.
Duggan throws a quick counter kick to the body but Steve avoids it.
Duggan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Steve on his heels. He'll look to pass Steve's guard now, I'm sure.
Steve keeping moving, preventing Duggan from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Duggan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Steve's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duggan cracks Steve with a solid left hand.
Duggan trying to control the position from guard on top but Steve is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steve is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Duggan controlling from the top position.
Steve tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Duggan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Steve trying to control the position here.
Steve trying to control the position.
Duggan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Steve wants to sweep here but Duggan controlling him for the moment.
Steve avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Steve looking to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Steve misses the jab.
Steve dodges the punch combination from Duggan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve misses the shot to the body.
Duggan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Steve defends well and Duggan ends up having to push Steve into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Steve lands a right hand that snaps the head of Duggan backwards.
Duggan throws a head punch that misses.
Steve missing with knees to the body.
The referee calls for Duggan to work.
Steve working Duggan over with knees to the body.
Duggan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Steve lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Steve.
Duggan has had enough of the clinch but Steve keeps him there for the moment.
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Duggan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steve working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Steve unloads a knee to the mid-section. Duggan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
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!
Steve lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duggan tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Duggan back against the cage.
Duggan can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
Duggan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steve lands a body punch in the clinch.
Steve lands a nice uppercut.
Duggan can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
Duggan wants to take the fight to the mat but Steve manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Duggan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Duggan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steve creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steve lands with a short shot to the head.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duggan.
Duggan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Duggan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve prevents a body shot from Duggan.
Duggan has a couple of punches blocked by Steve.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stephen Steve will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Steve plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jim Duggan is winning the standup battle so far.
Steve takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Duggan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Steve counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Duggan checks a low kick from Steve.
Duggan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Steve wants to counter with a clinch but Duggan pushes him away.
Duggan darts in and clinches Steve up against the cage.
Duggan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Duggan pulls guard successfully.
Duggan wants to sweep but no luck.
Duggan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Duggan is trying to keep Steve in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve controls from within his opponent's guard.
Duggan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Steve's guard.
Steve bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Duggan's guard.
Duggan is looking for a triangle but Steve pushes his legs off easily.
Steve is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duggan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Duggan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Steve wants to pass the guard but Duggan is keeping the position.
Duggan keeping moving, preventing Steve from controlling successfully.
Steve stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Duggan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Duggan wants to sweep here but Steve controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duggan keeping moving, preventing Steve from controlling successfully.
Steve stays in close to Duggan's body and controls the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Duggan just misses with a punch to the body.
Steve moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Duggan. That snapped Steve's head back.
A good leg kick by Duggan.
Duggan throws a leg kick that misses.
Duggan misses with a body shot.
Steve lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Duggan looks to score with a jab to the body but Steve is just out of range.
Duggan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duggan scores with a nice body kick.
Steve takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Steve throws a low kick but Duggan avoids it.
Duggan lands with a hook. Steve tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Duggan tries to clinch up.
Steve wants to counter with a clinch but Duggan pushes him away.
Steve has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Duggan.
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!
Steve scores with a kick to the midsection.
Steve throws the left hand but Duggan avoids the punch easily.
Stephen Steve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Duggan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Steve counter with a right hand.
Steve lands a leg kick that knocks Duggan off balance momentarily.
Duggan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Duggan throws a lazy body kick
letting Steve counter with a right hand.
Steve throws a sloppy head kick and Duggan moves out of range easily.
Steve 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.
Duggan misses with a body shot.
Duggan scores with a jab to the head.
Duggan misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jim Duggan will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Duggan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Duggan swings for the body but Steve moves out of range.
Duggan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Steve moves out of range of the body kick.
Duggan lands a nice shot to the body.
Duggan scores with a jab. Steve acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Steve.
Duggan connects with a right hand. Steve shakes it off.
Duggan thows a leg kick but Steve checks it
and Steve counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Duggan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duggan closes the distance and clinches up with Steve, looking for a takedown. Duggan pushes Steve against the cage but Steve circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A nice leg kick from Duggan, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Duggan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Steve - the referee stops the clock and Duggan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Steve. Duggan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duggan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Duggan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Steve throws a head kick but Duggan moves out of range.
Duggan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duggan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good leg kick by Duggan.
Steve lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Duggan misses with a takedown attempt - Steve sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Duggan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Steve throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Duggan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Steve tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Duggan throwing a counter right hand but Steve manages to avoid it.
Duggan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Duggan throws a leg kick but Steve sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Steve misses with a low kick.
Duggan keeps Steve at a distance using the push kick.
Duggan tries to clinch but Steve moves out of range.
Steve misses with an uppercut. Duggan saw that one coming.
Steve wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duggan tries to clinch up but Steve circles away and keeps his distance.
Steve throws a head kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Duggan misses its target.
Steve throws a front kick that sends Duggan stumbling back into the cage.
Duggan gets a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duggan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Duggan is trying to control. Steve wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Duggan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Steve on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Steve is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Duggan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Duggan's back!
Steve keeps control of the position as Duggan tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve not allowing Duggan to control his hands.
Steve trying to control.
Steve has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Duggan's body.
Duggan looking very determined here, making life difficult for Steve.
Duggan turns into Steve and is now in his guard.
Steve not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duggan looking to pass the guard.
Steve trying to keep a closed guard but Duggan is proving a slippery customer.
Duggan stopping the sweep attempt from Steve.
Steve looking to control.
Steve is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Duggan distracts Steve with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Steve is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Steve controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Stephen Steve.
I think Steve 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Stephen Steve!
Stephen Steve thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit (ranked 810 p4p, 2539 weight class) and Binsar Siregar (ranked 110 p4p, 327 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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22
171
2 - 2 - 1 |
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25
170
3 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Binsar Siregar!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siregar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Siregar shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Siregar was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sitsongrit can't do much from the bottom here.
Sitsongrit is looking to regain half guard here but Siregar keeps moving and retains side control.
Siregar happy to just control the position for now.
Sitsongrit taking a bit of punishment here - Siregar scoring with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit parries the strikes from Siregar easily there. Siregar is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sitsongrit to escape.
Sitsongrit is looking to regain half guard here but Siregar keeps moving and retains side control.
Siregar tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Siregar trying to control the position but Sitsongrit is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet.
Siregar controls the position.
Siregar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sitsongrit keeps working.
Siregar controlling the position.
Siregar sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Sitsongrit is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Sitsongrit wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Sitsongrit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sitsongrit takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sitsongrit tries to improve position but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Siregar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Siregar working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Siregar postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Siregar lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sitsongrit down.
Sitsongrit is not content to let Siregar control the position.
Siregar working the ground and pound.
Siregar is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siregar trying to control the position but Sitsongrit is working away.
Siregar working away.
Sitsongrit holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Sitsongrit knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Siregar on the ground.
Siregar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Siregar has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to half guard.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Siregar postures up.
Siregar lands some shots froms side control.
Siregar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Siregar tries to score with some ground and pound. Sitsongrit controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sitsongrit seems a little lost for a moment, as Siregar dominates the positioning.
Siregar lands some shots froms side control.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Siregar cracks Sitsongrit with a big right hand but Sitsongrit just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
A lull in the action here.
Siregar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Siregar scores with punches from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Binsar Siregar dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Nice takedown defense from Sitsongrit. No joy for Siregar on that attempt.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Siregar blocks it.
Siregar follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Siregar pushes Sitsongrit up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Siregar.
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Siregar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Siregar avoids the punch easily.
Siregar steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sitsongrit. That one must have hurt.
Siregar tries to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siregar checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Siregar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Siregar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Siregar fails with the takedown.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siregar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Siregar shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongrit shows good takedown defense.
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Binsar Siregar.
A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh.
Siregar moves out of range of the body kick.
Siregar needs to keep his hands up - Sitsongrit had a free shot at his head there.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Siregar.
It seemed like Siregar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit works the jab nicely.
Siregar dives in and grabs Sitsongrit's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit pushes down on Siregar's head and hops out.
Siregar drives through and clinches with Sitsongrit against the cage.
Siregar pulls guard.
Sitsongrit sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sitsongrit advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siregar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sitsongrit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Siregar keeps working.
Sitsongrit wants to stand but Siregar is controlling his arm.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit is looking to take a break and control but Siregar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sitsongrit stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Siregar with the counter takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Siregar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sitsongrit paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook
and Siregar counters with a nice uppercut.
Siregar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it really well and circles away.
Siregar closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Siregar lands in his opponent's guard.
Sitsongrit working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit controlling the position.
Sitsongrit wants to sweep but no luck.
Sitsongrit has momentary wrist control but Siregar slips an elbow through the middle.
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Siregar from controlling successfully.
Sitsongrit is looking to stand up but Siregar isn't so interested in that idea.
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Siregar from controlling successfully.
Siregar throws a big right hand that misses.
Siregar won't allow Sitsongrit to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Siregar defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Siregar closes the distance and pushes Sitsongrit back into the cage.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Siregar.
A short left from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Siregar backwards.
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Siregar has Sitsongrit pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sitsongrit manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Siregar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siregar blocks an uppercut.
Siregar is trying to break the clinch but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage.
Siregar is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Sitsongrit can't fight it off and eventually Siregar manages to take the fight to the floor. Sitsongrit looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sitsongrit has Siregar pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siregar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sitsongrit on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sitsongrit tries to get out of the position.
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Siregar from controlling successfully.
Sitsongrit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sitsongrit pulls Siregar in close to prevent any damage.
Siregar prevents Sitsongrit from getting back to his feet.
Sitsongrit trying to keep a closed guard but Siregar is proving a slippery customer.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
A left lands for Sitsongrit.
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.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Siregar misses its intended target.
Siregar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Siregar darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Siregar trying to control the action but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Sitsongrit taking some punishment here, with Siregar in his half guard.
Sitsongrit gets full guard.
Siregar passes Sitsongrit's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sitsongrit makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sitsongrit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siregar won't allow Sitsongrit to sweep him here.
Sitsongrit wants to stand and escape but Siregar is having none of it.
Siregar 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.
Siregar is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Siregar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Sitsongrit wants to stand but Siregar is controlling the position.
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Siregar from controlling successfully.
Siregar won't allow Sitsongrit to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sitsongrit 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.
Siregar wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Siregar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSiregar.
Siregar is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sitsongrit's half guard.
Sitsongrit is controlling Siregar's trapped leg to prevent Siregar from advancing to side control.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Siregar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Siregar tries to pass to full mount but Sitsongrit defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sitsongrit manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sitsongrit 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carl Kahng (ranked 1473 p4p, 2022 weight class) and Jisoo Oh (ranked 194 p4p, 271 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Carl Kahng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jisoo Oh!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oh dives in for a single leg takedown but Kahng sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kahng throws a nice looking combination but Oh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oh shoots in looking for a takedown but Kahng manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Oh's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kahng displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Oh.
Carl Kahng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jisoo Oh.
Oh fails with a takedown attempt.
Kahng swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Oh shoots in looking for a takedown but Kahng manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Oh's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Oh scores with a takedown into Kahng's guard.
Kahng is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oh content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kahng wants to stand but Oh is controlling the position.
Oh controlling from the top position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kahng takes a swing at Oh's ribcage but misses.
Oh tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Oh takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oh shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oh shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kahng manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Oh throws a big elbow that misses.
Oh stays in close to Kahng's body and controls the position.
It looks like Oh might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oh's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kahng wants to stand but Oh is controlling the position.
Oh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kahng swings for the body but Oh moves out of range.
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.
Oh staying out of range there.
Kahng tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oh was well out of range. Poor timing from Kahng.
Oh changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kahng lands a jab to Oh's midsection.
Oh gets the takedown into side control.
Kahng bucks up and tries to throw Oh off but instead Oh has got his back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Kahng trying to get back to his feet but Oh is in full control for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oh controlling the position well here. Kahng rolled but Oh kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
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 Carl Kahng will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Oh slips a straight right by Kahng.
Oh fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kahng avoids it really well and circles away.
Jisoo Oh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Kahng. No joy for Oh on that attempt.
Kahng throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kahng slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
 It looks like Jisoo Oh has been cut.
Kahng missing with a left hand there. Oh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oh moves out of range of the strikes.
Kahng connects with a nice looking jab.
Oh closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kahng quickly recovers to half guard.
Oh with the ground and pound but Kahng uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kahng wants to stand but Oh is controlling the position.
Oh looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kahng is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oh can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahng kicks Oh off and gets to his feet.
Kahng throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kahng throws a lazy right hand but Oh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oh with a poor takedown
and Kahng counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carl Kahng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jisoo Oh.
Oh scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Oh is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Oh has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kahng is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oh lands with a punch from half guard.
Kahng is looking to escape.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kahng throws a hook but Oh avoids it easily.
Kahng stuffs the takedown attempt from Oh. Oh gets slowly back to his feet.
Kahng misses with a body shot.
Oh misses with a takedown attempt
and Kahng counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kahng on his heels. He'll look to pass Kahng's guard now, I'm sure.
Oh is stalling in the full guard.
Kahng wants to stand and escape but Oh is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oh is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Oh won't allow Kahng to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oh is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Kahng dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jisoo Oh's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kahng misses with a looping right.
Oh has his takedown stuffed
and Kahng counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kahng!
Kahng tries to escape but Oh is in control.
Kahng tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Kahng is squirming around, avoiding Oh's attempts to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oh controlling from the full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahng wants to get back to his feet.
Oh landing strikes from the mount.
Oh throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Jisoo Oh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Oh sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kahng taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oh throwing strikes but Kahng bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Kahng has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Oh manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Oh.
Oh has had enough of the clinch but Kahng keeps him there for the moment.
Oh keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kahng's efforts to push away.
Oh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahng swings widly with a right hand
and Oh counters with a takedown into side control.
Oh is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
More stalling from Oh.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Oh.
Carl Kahng is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oh working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Oh prevents Kahng from escaping the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nice takedown defense from Kahng. No joy for Oh on that attempt.
Oh fails with a takedown attempt.
Carl Kahng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jisoo Oh.
Oh shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kahng as he avoids it easily.
Oh walks into a straight right hand from Kahng.
Oh blocks a jab.
Kahng with a nice cross.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kahng misses with a body shot.
Kahng gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Oh to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kahng kicks Oh off and gets to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carl Kahng showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kahng 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Kahng!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Kerouac (ranked 1680 p4p, 3596 weight class) and Hafir Dharris (ranked 255 p4p, 476 weight class). Jack Kerouac had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Kerouac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hafir Dharris !
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerouac misses with a few strikes there.
Dharris tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dharris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Kerouac wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dharris misses with a wild body shot.
Kerouac is looking to counter with head kicks.
Nice shot by Dharris .
Hafir Dharris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dharris throws a hook but Kerouac avoids it easily.
Dharris thuds a left hand into Kerouac's body.
A lazy left from Dharris finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dharris misses with a wild body shot.
Kerouac throws a low kick but Dharris moves out of range easily.
Kerouac looks to land a combination but Dharris avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerouac looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dharris scores with a punch to the head.
Dharris 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kerouac under the eye.
Dharris misses with a lunging right hand
and Kerouac counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Kerouac.
Kerouac looks to throw the jab but Dharris is out of range.
Nice shot by Kerouac.
Dharris gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kerouac.
Kerouac throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dharris feints the counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dharris will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kerouac went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kerouac scores with a jab. Dharris acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kerouac misses the shot to the body.
Kerouac takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dharris takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dharris lands with a shot to the body.
Dharris connects with a body shot that sends Kerouac's belly button to the back.
A swing and a miss from Dharris .
A head kick misses from Kerouac.
Dharris closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kerouac to the mat! Kerouac manages to get full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerouac is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kerouac keeping full guard, as Dharris tries to pass.
Kerouac wants to get back to his feet but Dharris is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dharris showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dharris trying to control but Kerouac is working from the bottom.
Kerouac is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
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.
Kerouac manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Kerouac is trying to maintain a safe position but Dharris gets an underhook and turns Kerouac into the cage.
Kerouac doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dharris lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kerouac manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Dharris keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dharris .
Dharris is leaning against Kerouac and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dharris can't find room to land a body shot as Kerouac controls the action.
Dharris scores with a shot to the side of Kerouac's head.
Dharris gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kerouac is looking for a sweep. Dharris is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kerouac has hold of Dharris 's hands but Dharris slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hafir Dharris will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kerouac's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kerouac keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dharris .
Kerouac throws a hook but Dharris avoids it easily.
Dharris lands a really nice looking cross but Kerouac seems unphased.
Hafir Dharris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dharris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kerouac.
It looked like Kerouac wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dharris bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dharris takes a swing at Kerouac's ribcage but misses.
Dharris just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKerouac.
Dharris misses with a looping right.
Kerouac tried to counter with a leg kick but Dharris avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Dharris misses the target.
We've been told by Kerouac's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kerouac moves out of range of the strikes.
Dharris thuds his right hand into Kerouac's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Kerouac.
Dharris scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dharris punishes Kerouac's body with a nice straight punch.
Kerouac keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kerouac connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dharris connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kerouac misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dharris feints the counter takedown.
Kerouac connects with a nice looking jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dharris works Kerouac's body with a nice hook.
Kerouac takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kerouac misses with an uppercut.
Dharris lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kerouac misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Dharris .
Dharris lands an overhand right.
Kerouac staying out of range there.
Dharris thuds a left hand into Kerouac's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dharris lands a jab to the nose.
Dharris has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nice defenses there by Dharris .
Dharris feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kerouac sprawling to the canvas! Kerouac rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dharris finish him?!
Kerouac is rocked!
It looks like Jack Kerouac has been cut.
Kerouac scores with a punch to the head.
Oh Kerouac is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dharris darts in looking for a takedown but Kerouac gets double underhooks and turns Dharris into the cage.
Dharris throws a jab when Kerouac was well out of range.
Kerouac seems to have got his legs back now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dharris throws a lazy uppercut
and Kerouac counters with a nice uppercut.
Kerouac looks to throw the jab but Dharris is out of range.
Dharris lands a right hook to the body.
Kerouac throws a one two combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dharris lands a nice shot that snaps Kerouac's head back.
Dharris blocks a jab.
Dharris tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dharris lands a jab to Kerouac's midsection.
Dharris throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kerouac stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kerouac walks into a stiff left hand from Dharris .
Dharris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jack Kerouac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dharris scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dharris flashes Kerouac a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Kerouac's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Kerouac crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Dharris punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hafir Dharris !
Hafir Dharris 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 Manus Murphy (ranked 2470 p4p, 2941 weight class) and Ricardo P Cruz (ranked 357 p4p, 403 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manus Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricardo P Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
P Cruz gets a clinch.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
P Cruz manages to break the clinch.
P Cruz misses with a looping left.
P Cruz moves out of range of the strikes.
P Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch but Murphy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for P Cruz. That snapped Murphy's head back.
P Cruz misses with a two punch combination.
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
P Cruz is looking to clinch but Murphy is avoiding it.
P Cruz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Murphy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
P Cruz throws a front kick aimed at Murphy's knee but Murphy avoids it well.
P Cruz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murphy circles away quickly and effectively.
Murphy forces P Cruz back against the cage and clinches.
P Cruz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy shoots for a takedown but P Cruz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A little jabbing left from P Cruz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice shot by P Cruz.
P Cruz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
P Cruz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Murphy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Murphy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. P Cruz tries to avoid it but Murphy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag P Cruz to the ground. P Cruz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manus Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
P Cruz cracks Murphy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
P Cruz catches Murphy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Murphy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Jungle Room in the buildup to the fight.
P Cruz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Murphys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
P Cruz throws a push kick but Murphy slaps the foot to one side.
Nice takedown defense from P Cruz. No joy for Murphy on that attempt.
Murphy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from P Cruz.
Murphy misses with a straight right.
Murphy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
P Cruz keeps the fight on the outside.
P Cruz avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but P Cruz ducks down to avoid it.
P Cruz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Murphy back to the cage. P Cruz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy blocks a head kick by P Cruz.
Left hook, right uppercut from P Cruz.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Murphy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around P Cruz's waist but P Cruz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Murphy off to one side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Murphy.
P Cruz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
No joy there for P Cruz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
P Cruz throws a head kick that misses.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. P Cruz moves away and avoids it.
Murphy dodges the punch combination from P Cruz.
P Cruz clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy is trying to pull guard but P Cruz has him pressed against the cage.
P Cruz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
P Cruz takes a knee right on the jaw!
P Cruz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
P Cruz misses with a looping left.
P Cruz scores with a jab. Murphy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
P Cruz swinging wildly here.
Murphy moves out of range as P Cruz strikes.
P Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murphy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
P Cruz misses with a few strikes there.
Murphy is looking to counter punch.
P Cruz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
P Cruz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Murphy attempts a counter takedown but P Cruz avoids it well and moves away.
Murphy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
P Cruz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murphy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Murphy.
P Cruz has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Murphy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Murphy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as P Cruz sprawls well. P Cruz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Murphy gets slowly back to his feet.
Ricardo P Cruz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murphy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between P Cruz's hands.
P Cruz throws a right and a left that Murphy avoids nicely.
Murphy attempts a counter takedown but P Cruz avoids it well and moves away.
Murphy tries to score a power double leg takedown but P Cruz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Murphy somewhat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo P Cruz dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
P Cruz tries a head kick but it misses.
Manus Murphy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
P Cruz scores with the left hand. Murphy knows he should have avoided that one.
Murphy connects with a crisp jab.
P Cruz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
P Cruz throws a hook but Murphy blocks it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Murphy or perhaps it was just good defense by P Cruz, which made it look bad.
Murphy swats away the attempt to clinch by P Cruz.
A little feinted left hand from Murphy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
P Cruz throws a lazy head kick
letting Murphy counter with a right hand.
P Cruz throws a lazy uppercut
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
P Cruz stuffs the takedown.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says P Cruz as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manus Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
P Cruz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Murphy. That did some damage!
A chopping leg kick lands by P Cruz.
Murphy dodges the punch combination from P Cruz.
Murphy drops down looking for a counter takedown but P Cruz sprawls and moves away.
Murphy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
P Cruz swinging wildly here.
P Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murphy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but P Cruz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from P Cruz as Murphy shoots in.
Murphy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from P Cruz finds it's way round the side to connect with Murphy's head.
Murphy shoots in but no luck this time.
As Murphy backs off P Cruz throws a huge counter combo but Murphy manages to avoid it all.
Murphy tries to clinch but P Cruz moves out of range.
P Cruz moves into range and clinches up with Murphy.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
P Cruz tries to circle away but Murphy has him pinned against the cage.
P Cruz breaks from the clinch.
P Cruz tries to clinch there but Murphy circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
P Cruz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ricardo P Cruz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
P Cruz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Murphy lands with a light punch inside.
P Cruz breaks from the clinch.
Murphy wants to clinch up but P Cruz keeps it at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
P Cruz kicks Murphy off and gets to his feet.
Murphy shoots in but no luck this time.
Murphy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Murphy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
P Cruz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murphy shoots in but no luck this time.
P Cruz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
P Cruz throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy dodges the punch combination from P Cruz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
P Cruz throws a combination that misses
letting Murphy counter with a right hand.
P Cruz throws a leg kick but Murphy sees it coming and moves out of range.
P Cruz scoring well with a low kick there.
P Cruz throws a head kick that misses.
A big left from P Cruz misses.
Murphy slips a jab and a cross from P Cruz.
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from P Cruz.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as P Cruz sprawls well. P Cruz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Murphy gets slowly back to his feet.
A big left from P Cruz misses.
P Cruz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
P Cruz unleashes a big counter combination but Murphy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from P Cruz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says P Cruz as he avoids it easily.
P Cruz clinches up with Murphy and pushes him back against the cage.
P Cruz manages to break the clinch.
P Cruz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Murphy misses with a knee strike.
P Cruz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
P Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murphy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Murphy.
P Cruz scores with a nice body kick.
P Cruz clinches with his opponent.
P Cruz is trying to force a seperation but Murphy has the dominant position.
P Cruz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by P Cruz.
Murphy lands with a light punch inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo P Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
P Cruz misses with a two punch combination.
Murphy is looking for a counter combo.
P Cruz misses with a body kick.
A right-left combo lands from P Cruz.
Sloppy strikes from P Cruz. Those never looked like landing.
P Cruz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Murphy shoots in for a double leg but P Cruz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ricardo P Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy closes the distance and clinches.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murphy lands with a short shot to the head.
Murphy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murphy misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy lands a left hand that snaps the head of P Cruz backwards.
P Cruz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Murphy tries a knee to the head but P Cruz blocks it.
P Cruz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
P Cruz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
P Cruz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from P Cruz.
Murphy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
P Cruz cracks Murphy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Murphy shoots in looking for a takedown but P Cruz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Murphy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No joy there for P Cruz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
P Cruz misses with an attempted mid kick.
P Cruz throws a series of strikes that have Murphy backpedaling.
Murphy has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by P Cruz.
Murphy misses with a two punch combination.
Murphy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
P Cruz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
P Cruz tries to bum rush Murphy with a series of wild strikes but Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
P Cruz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Murphy closes the distance and clinches up with P Cruz, looking for a takedown. Murphy pushes P Cruz against the cage but P Cruz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manus Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
P Cruz throws a head kick but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy attempts a counter takedown but P Cruz avoids it well and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
P Cruz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murphy.
Nice sprawl there from P Cruz as Murphy shoots in.
P Cruz looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range.
Murphy fails in his attempt to clinch.
No joy there for P Cruz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
P Cruz cracks a nice hook into Murphy's ribs.
P Cruz misses with an uppercut
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Murphy is defended easily by P Cruz.
Murphy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. P Cruz tries to avoid it but Murphy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag P Cruz to the ground. P Cruz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
P Cruz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and P Cruz duly obliges.
P Cruz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murphy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but P Cruz swivels and escapes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
P Cruz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Murphy tries to keep at a distance but P Cruz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy lands a hook that snaps the head of P Cruz backwards.
Murphy tries a body shot but P Cruz blocks it.
P Cruz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
P Cruz breaks the clinch.
P Cruz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Murphy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? P Cruz is fending him off so far but Murphy persists. Nope, P Cruz circles away and we're back to standing.
Murphy walks forward, straight into a front kick from P Cruz.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Murphy.
Despite the aggression on P Cruz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
P Cruz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Murphy momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
P Cruz scores with a one two! Murphy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
P Cruz misses with a double jab.
P Cruz lands a head kick. Murphy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Murphy blocks a head kick by P Cruz.
A jab from P Cruz misses.
Murphy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
P Cruz misses with a looping left.
P Cruz scores with the left hand. Murphy knows he should have avoided that one.
P Cruz clinches up against the cage.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by P Cruz.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by P Cruz.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
P Cruz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick by P Cruz misses
letting Murphy counter with a right hand.
Murphy tries to clinch but P Cruz moves out of range.
Manus Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ricardo P Cruz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Murphy misses with a hook. P Cruz ducked under it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo P Cruz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got P Cruz 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo P Cruz!
In defeat, Manus Murphy stepped up to the mic, saying 'WTF??? How did that happen?'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lasse Savisto (ranked 997 p4p, 1418 weight class) and Jan Skrzetuski (ranked 112 p4p, 166 weight class). Skrzetuski has chosen Krzesimir DÄbski - Husaria Ginie as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lasse Savisto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jan Skrzetuski!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savisto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Skrzetuski is looking to land body kicks.
Skrzetuski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Savisto throws a body shot but no joy.
A clash of legs there as Savisto blocks the low kick.
Skrzetuski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Skrzetuski lands a nice hook to Savisto's body. Savisto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've been hearing reports that Savisto has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Skrzetuski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Skrzetuski looks to throw a body kick
and Skrzetuski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Jan Skrzetuski has been cut.
Skrzetuski misses the body punch
and Savisto counters with a right hand to the body.
Savisto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Savisto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skrzetuski.
Savisto attempts a counter takedown but Skrzetuski avoids it well and moves away.
Skrzetuski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skrzetuski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Savisto moves into the clinch.
Savisto blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skrzetuski is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Savisto lands a knee to the head.
Skrzetuski prevents a takedown attempt there.
Savisto missing with knees to the body.
Savisto jumps into guard, dragging Skrzetuski to the mat.
Savisto managing to control the position.
Skrzetuski controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Savisto looking for a triangle here. Skrzetuski is fighting it but it looks tight! Savisto pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Skrzetuski is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Lasse Savisto!
A relieved looking Lasse Savisto 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Nyla (ranked 364 p4p, 982 weight class) and Dick Niaz (ranked 54 p4p, 141 weight class). Sammy Nyla had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sammy Nyla!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dick Niaz!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nyla stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Niaz shoots in for a takedown but Nyla shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nyla looks to land a right hand but Niaz moved out of range.
Niaz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A slow jab from Nyla misses its intended target.
Niaz fails with the takedown.
Niaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nyla.
Niaz is looking to clinch.
Niaz moves in looking to clinch but Nyla pushes him off.
Sammy Nyla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nyla throws a hook but Niaz blocks it.
Niaz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nyla tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Niaz.
Nyla tries to throw a body punch but Niaz avoids it by throwing Nyla back against the cage.
Nyla lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Niaz successfully pulls guard.
Niaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Niaz has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Nyla should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Niaz has tightened it up now! Nyla should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dick Niaz!
Dick Niaz is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Dick Niaz 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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