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HFC 77: Berkut vs Ivanovic PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Chandler (ranked 2681 p4p, 6577 weight class) and Cristiano Messi (ranked 224 p4p, 396 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Cristiano Messi enters the cage!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Chandler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cristiano Messi!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Chandler.
 It looks like Cristiano Messi has been cut.
Messi looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Messi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cristiano Messi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Messi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A lazy left from Chandler finds it's target.
 Messi is rocked!
Crack! Chandler connects with the perfect overhand right and Messi falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Chandler!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Chandler!
Mike Chandler gave a mention to Silverguard Outfitters π‘ in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Chase (ranked 4186 p4p, 2694 weight class) and Diego Armando (ranked 440 p4p, 323 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 White Belt
Solid boxing
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Chase!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diego Armando!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chase scores with a nice right hand.
Chase throws a lazy uppercut
and Armando counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 It looks like John Chase has been cut.
Armando's coach down at 3Band MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Armando's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Armando uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chase.
Armando gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chase.
Chase looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chase misses with an uppercut
and Armando counters with a nice uppercut.
Chase misses with a double jab
and Armando counters with a stiff right hand.
Chase throws a left and a right that both miss
and Armando counters with a right hand to the body.
Chase throws a poor cross that misses
and Armando makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chase throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Armando to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Armando lands a big right hand that sends Chase crashing to the mat! Armando stays standing though and waves Chase back to his feet!
 Chase is rocked!
Armando lands a slapping body shot.
Oh Chase is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chase misses with a double jab
and Armando counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Armando drives through and clinches with Chase against the cage.
Chase seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chase tries to break the clinch but Armando is controlling the position.
A short body shot lands from Armando as the two fighters clinch.
Chase wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Armando has him pressed against the cage.
Armando lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chase is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Armando - that landed with a thud.
Armando lands a nice uppercut.
Chase tries to circle away but Armando has him pinned against the cage.
Armando throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Armando.
Armando scores with a nice hook to the head.
Armando has Chase pressed against the cage, preventing Chase from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chase has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Armando blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Armando lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chase throws a head punch that misses.
Armando is working Chase over against the cage.
Chase is trying to break free.
Armando lands a body punch in the clinch.
Armando effectively controlling the action here.
Armando is working Chase over against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armando lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Armando lands a body shot.
Armando is working Chase over against the cage.
Armando lands a shot to the body.
Armando lands a shoulder strike.
Armando lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Armando scores with a hook to the body.
Chase really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Armando works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Armando as the two fighters clinch.
Armando lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chase backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A right handed body shot lands from Armando.
Armando throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Armando lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armando is leaning against Chase and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Armando.
Armando lands a body punch.
Armando lands a body punch in the clinch.
Armando lands a hook that snaps the head of Chase backwards.
Chase's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Armando lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Armando.
Armando is struggling to control the position.
Nice body punch from Armando.
Armando lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chase.
Armando lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Armando.
A hook to the body from Armando.
Armando lands a body shot.
Chase wants to break the clinch but can't.
Armando is leaning against Chase and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from Armando.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short body shot lands from Armando as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Armando as the two fighters clinch.
Armando just leaning against Chase, taking a breather.
Armando lands a body punch.
Armando stalls.
Armando is leaning against Chase and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Armando scores with a hook to the body.
Armando lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Armando.
Armando is working Chase over against the cage.
Armando softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Armando is leaning against Chase and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Armando is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Armando stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Chase's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Armando lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Armando dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Chase's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Armando lands a jab.
Chase misses with a hook
and Armando connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Armando lands a nice shot to the body.
Armando has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chase has had enough of the clinch but Armando keeps him there for the moment.
Armando lands a left hand.
Armando lands a body shot.
Armando has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Armando pushes Chase back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Armando cracks Chase with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armando scores with a nice hook to the head.
Come on Armando - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A body shot lands from Armando.
Armando is working Chase over against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Armando presses Chase against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armando digs a right hand into Chase's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chase's gas tank.
Armando lands a nice shot to the body.
Armando lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Armando.
A left hand lands to the body for Armando.
Chase letting Armando take a breather here.
Armando softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Armando.
Armando works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Armando stalling against the cage.
Good body shot from Armando.
Armando lands a nice shot to the body.
Armando lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diego Armando seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Armando pushes Chase back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Armando is leaning against Chase and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Armando throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chases head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hand to the body from Armando.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Armando is struggling to control the position.
Armando scores with a shot to the side of Chase's head.
Armando digs a right hand into Chase's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chase's gas tank.
Armando lands with a light punch inside.
Come on Armando - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Armando presses Chase against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Armando lands a nice uppercut.
Armando lands a hook that snaps the head of Chase backwards.
Armando cracks Chase with a nice body shot.
Armando displaying some good clinch control by pressing Chase up against the cage.
Armando works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Armando lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armando works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Armando.
Armando lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good body shot from Armando.
Armando lands a body punch.
Armando digs a right hand underneath Chase's ribcage. Chase let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Armando stalling against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Armando.
Armando is struggling to control the position.
Chase wants to get back to striking at distance but Armando won't allow it.
Armando lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Armando creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Armando lands a body shot in the clinch.
Armando is leaning against Chase and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Armando presses Chase against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Armando lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armando lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chase backwards.
Good body shot from Armando.
Armando lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chase.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right handed body shot lands from Armando.
A right hook to the body lands for Armando.
Armando pushes Chase back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Armando lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Armando.
Armando works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Armando's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Armando lands a body punch in the clinch.
Armando lands an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Armando.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Armando lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chase or not.
Armando lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Armando showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Chase's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Armando lands a jab.
Chase misses with a right hand
enabling Armando to counter with a crisp jab.
Armando pounces like a tiger and cracks Chase with a vicious hook! Chase is down but not out! Armando follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Diego Armando!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zigor Azarola (ranked 2745 p4p, 3364 weight class) and John Smith (ranked 157 p4p, 183 weight class). Azarola comes to the cage accompanied by Million Shattered Swords by Witchrot. John Smith is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zigor Azarola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Smith!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Azarola cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Azarola tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Smith is in Azarola's guard.
Azarola manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Smith fails to land the takedown.
Good standup being displayed there by Azarola as he connects with a hook.
Smith is rocked!
Smith switches off momentarily and Azarola cracks him with a monster right hand! Smith topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Azarola dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Azarola!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zigor Azarola!
An out of breath Zigor Azarola thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emiel Dessauer (ranked 2189 p4p, 2527 weight class) and Bone Breaker (ranked 311 p4p, 360 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Emiel Dessauer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bone Breaker!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Breaker shoots in for a takedown but Dessauer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dessauer is looking to counter the offense by Breaker and move into the clinch.
Breaker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dessauer avoids it really well and circles away.
Breaker goes for a double leg but Dessauer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dessauer continues to drive forward.
Emiel Dessauer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bone Breaker.
Breaker shoots in but Dessauer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jab from Breaker.
Breaker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dessauer avoids it really well and circles away.
Dessauer is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Breaker.
Breaker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dessauer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breaker fails with a takedown attempt.
Dessauer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dessauer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Breaker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dessauer circles away.
Breaker shoots in for a double leg but Dessauer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Breaker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dessauer is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Breaker.
Breaker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dessauer circles away.
Breaker gets a takedown into half guard.
Dessauer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Breaker on the ground.
Breaker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Breaker stops Dessauer from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breaker lands with a punch from half guard.
Breaker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dessauer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Breaker throwing shots but Dessauer is blocking nicely.
Breaker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dessauer defending well though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Breaker is nestled in close to Dessauer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Breaker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Breaker seems to be looking for submissions.
Dessauer wants to get back to his feet.
Breaker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Breaker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Breaker lands strikes from half guard.
Breaker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Breaker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Breaker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Breaker is looking to pass Dessauer's guard but actually Dessauer recovers to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dessauer pulls Breaker in close to prevent any damage.
Breaker distracts Dessauer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Breaker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Breaker works over Dessauer with some ground and pound from guard.
Breaker distracts Dessauer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Breaker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dessauer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Breaker stopping the sweep attempt from Dessauer.
Dessauer thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Breaker landing some decent shots from guard.
Dessauer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Breaker throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Breaker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Breaker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Breaker with a nice head shot there.
Breaker landing with the ground and pound.
Breaker working some strikes from top position.
Dessauer can't keep his opponent in guard - Breaker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dessauer wants to get back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Breaker there.
Dessauer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Breaker lands strikes from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dessauer is trying to stand.
Breaker is trying to work for a kimura but Dessauer is defending well.
Dessauer tries to kick Breaker off but Breaker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bone Breaker dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Breaker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dessauer defends it nicely.
Breaker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dessauer as he jumps to the side.
Breaker dives in for a single leg takedown but Dessauer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Emiel Dessauer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bone Breaker.
Breaker dives in for a single leg takedown but Dessauer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Breaker shoots in looking for a takedown but Dessauer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Breaker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Breaker or perhaps it was just good defense by Dessauer, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dessauer moves in looking to clinch but Breaker pushes him off.
Breaker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dessauer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dessauer tries to counter by clinching up but Breaker breaks away and moves out of range.
Breaker is breathing heavily.
Dessauer closes the distance and clinches.
Breaker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dessauer's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dessauer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Breaker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Breaker tries to pull guard but Dessauer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dessauer tries to throw a body punch but Breaker avoids it by throwing Dessauer back against the cage.
Dessauer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Breaker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dessauer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dessauer slows down the pace here.
Dessauer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dessauer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Breaker or not.
Breaker lands a shoulder strike.
Breaker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dessauer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dessauer stalling in the clinch but Breaker improves position.
Dessauer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dessauer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dessauer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Breaker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dessauer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Breaker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dessauer misses with an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dessauer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Breaker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dessauer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bone Breaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dessauer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Breaker shoots in for a double leg but Dessauer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Breaker shoots in looking for a takedown. Dessauer tries to sprawl out of it but Breaker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dessauer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dessauer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dessauer wants it to stay on the feet.
Dessauer wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Emiel Dessauer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dessauer tries to clinch up.
Dessauer slaps away a takedown attempt from Breaker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Breaker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dessauer moves in looking to clinch but Breaker pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Breaker.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Breaker.
Breaker throws a lazy right hand but Dessauer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dessauer is looking to counter the offense by Breaker and move into the clinch.
Breaker goes for a double leg but Dessauer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dessauer continues to drive forward.
Dessauer doesn't manage to clinch there - Breaker circles away.
Breaker looks for a takedown but Dessauer sprawls well.
Breaker shoots in for a double leg but Dessauer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dessauer rushes Breaker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dessauer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Breaker struggles to land a body shot inside as Dessauer controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dessauer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dessauer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dessauer.
Breaker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dessauer scores with a shoulder strike.
Dessauer lands with a light punch inside.
Dessauer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Breaker is keeping busy.
A body shot lands from Dessauer.
Dessauer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Breaker misses with some punches.
Dessauer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Breaker swings wildly with an uppercut but Dessauer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dessauer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dessauer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dessauer working aggressively here.
Dessauer is struggling to control the position.
A head punch on the inside from Breaker fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emiel Dessauer dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Dessauer tries to clinch but Breaker moves out of range.
Dessauer rushes Breaker and presses him up against the cage.
Dessauer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Emiel Dessauer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dessauer struggles to land a body shot inside as Breaker controls his hands.
Dessauer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dessauer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dessauer.
Breaker has a couple of punches blocked by Dessauer.
Breaker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Breaker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dessauer after a bit of a struggle.
Breaker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dessauer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Breaker swings wildly with an uppercut but Dessauer uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Dessauer.
Dessauer blocks a body shot from Breaker.
Breaker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dessauer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dessauer lands an uppercut.
Dessauer looking to stall.
Breaker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dessauer walks away with a smile on his face. Breaker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Emiel Dessauer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bone Breaker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dessauer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dessauer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Breaker.
Breaker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dessauer tries to clinch but Breaker is having none of it.
Breaker shoots in for a double leg but Dessauer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As Breaker tries to get set, Dessauer tries to push him back and clinch up but Breaker manages to avoid the attempt.
Breaker fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dessauer tries to close the distance and clinch but Breaker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Breaker shoots in looking for a takedown but Dessauer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Breaker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dessauer closes the distance and clinches.
Dessauer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dessauer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Breaker swings wildly with an uppercut but Dessauer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dessauer taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Breaker.
Dessauer misses with a punch to the body.
Breaker swings wildly with an uppercut but Dessauer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dessauer stalls.
A shot in the inside from Dessauer.
Breaker working aggressively here.
Dessauer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Breaker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dessauer is looking to control Breaker's arms but Breaker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dessauer has his back to the cage.
Breaker misses with some punches.
Breaker wants a takedown but no success here.
Dessauer tries to throw a body punch but Breaker avoids it by throwing Dessauer back against the cage.
Breaker tries for a takedown but Dessauer manages to get underhooks.
Dessauer stalling in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Dessauer.
Dessauer struggles to land a body shot inside as Breaker controls his hands.
Breaker blocks a body shot from Dessauer.
Breaker tries to score a body lock takedown but Dessauer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dessauer taking a breather.
Breaker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dessauer is looking to control Breaker's arms but Breaker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dessauer has his back to the cage.
Breaker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Breaker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dessauer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dessauer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dessauer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice elbow from Dessauer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dessauer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dessauer throws a head punch that misses.
Dessauer jumps guard but Breaker stands there with Dessauer around his waist. Dessauer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dessauer trying to stall but Breaker improves his position.
A short uppercut from Dessauer.
Breaker is looking to take this one to the mat.
A right handed body shot lands from Dessauer.
Dessauer lands an elbow inside that Breaker shrugs off.
Dessauer stalling the fight.
Dessauer lands a hook that snaps the head of Breaker backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dessauer controlling the action here for a moment.
Breaker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Breaker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Breaker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dessauer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Breaker tries for a takedown but Dessauer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emiel Dessauer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dessauer 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emiel Dessauer!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Axton Burgess (ranked 1586 p4p, 1159 weight class) and Danila Bagrov (ranked 210 p4p, 163 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Axton Burgess!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Danila Bagrov!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bagrov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Burgess was covering up waiting for the punch and Bagrov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Burgess keeping moving, preventing Bagrov from controlling successfully.
Burgess utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bagrov is looking to work some ground and pound but Burgess has wrist control.
Burgess is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bagrov throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagrov postures up in Burgess's guard and throws a big left but Burgess blocks it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bagrov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Bagrov controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagrov moves away from the strike by Burgess.
Bagrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burgess.
We've been told by Burgess's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jab from Bagrov.
It looks like Axton Burgess has been cut.
Bagrov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Burgess looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Burgess can't do much from the bottom here.
Bagrov trying to control the position but Burgess is working away.
Burgess is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bagrov connects with a decent elbow.
Bagrov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Burgess is looking to regain half guard here but Bagrov keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burgess is not content to let Bagrov control the position.
Bagrov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bagrov throws a strike aimed at the side of Burgess's head but Burgess avoids it well.
Bagrov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Burgess is avoiding damage well.
Bagrov throws a strike aimed at the side of Burgess's head but Burgess avoids it well.
Bagrov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Burgess is not content to let Bagrov control the position.
Burgess struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgess takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bagrov working away.
Burgess is not content to let Bagrov control the position.
Burgess can't do much from the bottom here.
The ground and pound from Bagrov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Burgess gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Well, if Bagrov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight
I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza
Yum. Can't wait.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bagrov drops an elbow to the side of Burgess's head.
Bagrov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bagrov trying to control from Burgess's half guard. Burgess has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bagrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Burgess is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bagrov looking to sit in guard and control but Burgess gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burgess trying to control the position from guard on top but Bagrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danila Bagrov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Axton Burgess's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Burgess rushes Bagrov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Burgess blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bagrov tries to circle away but Burgess has him pinned against the cage.
Bagrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burgess's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Burgess prevents Bagrov from breaking the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Bagrov.
Burgess working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Burgess misses with the head strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bagrov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A shot in the inside from Burgess.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagrov can't find room to land a body shot as Burgess controls the action.
Burgess lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Burgess misses with some punches.
Burgess blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Burgess.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burgess.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagrov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Burgess lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Burgess swings wildly with an uppercut but Bagrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bagrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Burgess controls his hands.
Bagrov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Burgess backwards.
Burgess misses with a punch to the body.
Burgess misses with the head strike.
Bagrov prevents a body shot from Burgess.
Burgess scores with a shoulder strike.
Burgess throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Burgess blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bagrov misses with a punch to the body.
Burgess misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burgess fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bagrov takes a shot to the head.
Bagrov blocks an uppercut.
Axton Burgess has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Burgess lands a body shot in the clinch.
Burgess swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burgess lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Burgess misses with some punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right handed body shot lands from Burgess.
Bagrov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bagrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burgess fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bagrov takes a shot to the head.
Bagrov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bagrov can't find room to land a body shot as Burgess controls the action.
Burgess blocks an uppercut.
Bagrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Burgess as the two fighters clinch.
Bagrov can't break the clinch.
Burgess misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bagrov stalling in the clinch but Burgess improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Bagrov fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bagrov.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burgess creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgess misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bagrov breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from Burgess misses its intended target.
Bagrov misses the jab.
Burgess throws a big shot that misses.
Burgess digs a good body shot into Bagrov's ribs.
Bagrov swings for the body but Burgess moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Burgess.
Bagrov throws a hook but Burgess blocks it.
Burgess drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Burgess defending well as Bagrov loads up on a big left hand.
Burgess tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bagrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Burgess.
Burgess drives through and clinches with Bagrov against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bagrov scores with a shoulder strike.
Bagrov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Burgess has him pressed against the cage.
Burgess lands with a light punch inside.
Bagrov lands a nice uppercut.
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!
Bagrov swings wildly with an uppercut but Burgess uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bagrov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Burgess scores with a shot to the side of Bagrov's head.
Bagrov slowing the pace effectively.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bagrov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bagrov is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
A nice left hand lands by Burgess.
Burgess lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bagrov backwards.
Burgess tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bagrov's elbow.
Burgess lands a nice uppercut.
Burgess lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Axton Burgess dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Axton Burgess's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Bagrov 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.
Burgess throws out a loose jab but Bagrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Bagrov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Bagrov.
Burgess takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bagrov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Burgess manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bagrov stopping the sweep attempt from Burgess.
Bagrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Burgess is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagrov 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burgess working a defensive guard here.
Bagrov trying to control but Burgess is working from the bottom.
Burgess is pulling down on Bagrov's head to control his posture.
Bagrov tries to free his leg and advance position but Burgess is retaining full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Burgess throws a hook but Bagrov blocks it.
Burgess looks to land a left hand but Bagrov moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Bagrov misses.
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.
Bagrov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Burgess moves into the clinch.
Bagrov blocks a body shot from Burgess.
A short body shot lands from Bagrov as the two fighters clinch.
Bagrov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bagrov.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Burgess tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bagrov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bagrov goes for a takedown attempt but Burgess pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Burgess tries to clinch but Bagrov is having none of it.
Bagrov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Burgess is fending him off so far but Bagrov persists. Nope, Burgess circles away and we're back to standing.
A quick step to the side and Burgess tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burgess's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bagrov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Burgess scrambles back to his feet.
Burgess drives through and clinches with Bagrov against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgess swings wildly with an uppercut but Bagrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burgess working aggressively here.
Burgess fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burgess lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bagrov backwards.
Bagrov throws a head punch that misses.
Burgess working aggressively here.
Burgess lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Burgess has Bagrov pressed against the cage, preventing Bagrov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burgess.
Burgess lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bagrov backwards.
Burgess misses with the head strike.
Bagrov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Burgess lands a nice uppercut.
Bagrov stalling in the clinch.
Bagrov taking a breather.
Burgess prevents a body shot from Bagrov.
Bagrov lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Burgess on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Bagrov scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burgess.
Burgess lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Burgess swings wildly with an uppercut but Bagrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Burgess.
Burgess tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bagrov's elbow.
Burgess misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burgess throws a head punch that misses.
Bagrov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Burgess gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Axton Burgess has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danila Bagrov.
Bagrov working aggressively here.
Burgess lands with a light punch inside.
Burgess misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burgess.
Bagrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Burgess.
Burgess lands with a right to the head.
Bagrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Axton Burgess.
I think Burgess 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Axton Burgess!
After winning the bout, Axton Burgess thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Cango (ranked 1640 p4p, 1975 weight class) and Uwot Meight (ranked 219 p4p, 268 weight class). Cango comes into the arena with Into Action by Tim Armstrong blaring out of the sound system. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Cango!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Uwot Meight!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meight looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Meight has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cango.
Cango scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cango connects with a leg kick.
Cango misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Meight! But no joy.
Good work by Meight as he checks the leg kick.
Cango throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cango throws the left hand but Meight avoids the punch easily.
Cango throws a looping overhand right but Meight ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Cango lands an impressive looking overhand right. Meight doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cango throws a poor cross that misses
and Meight counters with a thumping low kick.
Meight tries to bum rush Cango with a series of wild strikes but Cango uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cango looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cango moves out of range as Meight strikes.
Cango rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Meight counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cango throws a leg kick
and Meight counters with an inside leg kick.
Cango stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cango throws a jab but it's blocked by Meight.
Cango avoids the body shot from Meight.
Meight lands with an overhand left.
Cango blocks the body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cango.
Cango rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Meight counters with a crisp right hand that drops Cango! Meight lets Cango back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Cango is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cango throws the kick towards the body but Meight avoids it.
Oh Cango is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cango dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Meight. That did some damage!
Cango seems to have got his legs back now.
Cango tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cango tries to land a leg kick but Meight saw it coming and moves away.
Meight looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cango misses with an uppercut
and Meight counters with a nice right hand that sends Cango toppling to the canvas! Cango scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Meight finish him?!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cango looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A head kick by Meight misses
and Cango counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cango's corner calls for a 1-2. Cango obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cango darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Meight fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cango attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cango. Meight does a little dance to reset his feet.
Meight looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cango looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cango feints and then cracks Meight's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Meight down.
Cango connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Meight's hands.
Meight blocks the body kick.
Cango is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Meight.
Cango misses with a right hand
and Meight counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jack Cango seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meight takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Meight throws a big shot that misses.
Cango ducks under a wild hook from Meight.
Cango with a jab.
Meight swinging wildly here.
Jab, jab by Cango - just one landing.
Cango feints and then cracks Meight's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Meight down.
Cango tried to score with a low kick but Meight checks it.
Cango tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Meight throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Decent striking displayed by Cango there.
Meight's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cango throws a right hand that misses
and Meight counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Meight has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Meight there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cango throws out the jab.
Meight checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cango chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Meight misses with a low kick.
Meight swings for the body but Cango moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Cango.
Meight staying out of range there.
Meight throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meight avoids the body shot from Cango.
Cango throws a looping overhand right but Meight ducks down to avoid it.
Cango throws the left hand but Meight avoids the punch easily.
Meight is looking for the big counter here.
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 Jack Cango will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A low kick from Cango is predictable there
and Meight counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cango cracks a nice hook into Meight's ribs.
Cango lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Meight throws a hook to the side of Cango's head but Cango sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Cango wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Meight throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cango.
Cango throws a low kick but it's checked well by Meight.
Cango's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Meight connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cango scrambles back to his feet.
Cango works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cango fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Meight looks to throw the jab but Cango is out of range.
Cango throws a leg kick
and Meight counters with a nice kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cango lands a jab to Meight's midsection.
Cango throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meight slips under a jab from Cango.
Meight swings widly with a right hand
and Cango counters with an outside leg kick.
Meight listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cango is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Meight.
Meight thuds his shin into the meat of Cango's side.
Cango blocks a jab.
Cango fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meight manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Meight was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Meight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cango.
Meight takes a swing at Cango's ribcage but misses.
Cango throws a jab but it's blocked by Meight.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Meight! But no joy.
Meight explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cango misses with a kick to the body
letting Meight counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meight walks into a straight right hand from Cango.
Cango connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meight takes one to the chin there.
Meight misses with a looping left.
Cango scores with a head kick.
Cango uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meight.
Meight attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Meight walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cango.
Meight throws a quick inside leg kick.
Meight throws a right hand that misses
and Cango connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Meight waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cango.
Meight takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Meight. That's going to slow Cango down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meight throws a shot from downtown. Cango moves away and avoids it.
A low kick from Cango misses
and Meight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cango fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cango. That's going to slow Meight down.
Cango swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Meight on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cango throws an off balance right hand
and Meight counters with a crisp right hand that drops Cango! Meight lets Cango back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cango fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meight manages to avoid it.
Uwot Meight seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cango throws a body punch but Meight moves out of range.
A low kick from Cango is predictable there
and Meight counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cango dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Meight works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Meight misses with an uppercut
and Cango counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meight takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cango clobbers Meight with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cango misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cango swings for the body but Meight moves out of range.
Cango throws out a loose jab but Meight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meight tries a head kick but it misses.
Meight throws a body shot but no joy.
Cango swings widly with a right hand
enabling Meight to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Cango misses
and Meight counters with a crisp right that sends Cango to the canvas! Meight follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uwot Meight!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bastien Harris (ranked 1884 p4p, 1038 weight class) and Mark Rapheal (ranked 256 p4p, 137 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bastien Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Rapheal!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris moves forwards but Rapheal connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rapheal paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rapheal tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Harris looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rapheal wants to clinch up but Harris keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Harris misses the target.
Rapheal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Harris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rapheal throws out the jab.
Rapheal gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rapheal misses with an uppercut
and Harris counters with a nice uppercut.
Rapheal misses with a left hand
and Harris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rapheal takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rapheal gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rapheal is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris throws an overhand right that drops Rapheal like a sack of potatoes! Harris dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bastien Harris!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gunner Bond (ranked 638 p4p, 1565 weight class) and Elrey Dorado (ranked 87 p4p, 214 weight class). Dorado has chosen MY STORY as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Elrey Dorado was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gunner Bond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Elrey Dorado!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Bond.
Bond tests Dorado's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bond gets tackled into the cage by Dorado. Dorado maintains the clinch.
Bond tries to work over Dorado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Dorado as the two fighters clinch.
Bond is working Dorado over against the cage.
Bond manages to break the clinch.
Dorado takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gunner Bond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dorado crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bond - the referee stops the clock and Dorado gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bond. Dorado manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bond misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Dorado was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bond buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bond.
Bond ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bond works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bond motions for Dorado to come forward. Bond throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bond swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Dorado on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab lands there for Bond.
An inside leg kick lands from Bond.
Bond scores with a jab. Dorado acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bond lands the left hand.
Bond listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bond buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bond cracks Dorado with an open hand slap.
Nice defenses there by Dorado.
As Bond backs off Dorado throws a huge counter combo but Bond manages to avoid it all.
Dorado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bond throws a shot to the body.
Bond darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bond throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dorado counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bond is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dorado.
Bond is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bond swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bond slips a straight right by Dorado.
Dorado moves away from the strike by Bond.
Dorado only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dorado takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bond swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bond throws a body kick that misses
and Dorado counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bond scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bond ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dorado moves away.
Dorado swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dorado takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bond fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bond lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bond fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dorado is out of range.
Dorado tries a quick counter leg kick but Bond is wise to it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bond - that will leave a mark!
Bond fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dorado.
Bond throws a lazy right hand but Dorado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bond connects with a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bond lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dorado has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dorado and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dorado looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bond misses with a looping right.
Dorado counters with a body kick.
Bond connects with a jab.
Bond misses with a hook
and Dorado counters by clinching up.
Bond working hard to break the clinch.
Dorado struggles to land a body shot inside as Bond controls his hands.
Bond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bond's corner calls for a 1-2. Bond obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dorado has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bond.
Dorado throws a front kick aimed at Bond's knee but Bond avoids it well.
Bond 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.
Dorado was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bond scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bond throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dorado appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bond pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dorado is out of range and Bond settles back down.
Dorado wants to counter the offense by Bond and move into the clinch position.
Bond connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've been told by Bond's head coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dorado takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dorado takes one to the side of the head.
Bond connects with a single shot there.
Bond throws a shot from downtown. Dorado moves away and avoids it.
Dorado throws a counter combo.
Dorado moves forwards but Bond connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A low kick from Bond is predictable there
and Dorado counters with a good low kick that Bond was not able to check.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Bond dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dorado has managed to clinch.
Bond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dorado can do to turn this around?
Dorado lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dorado.
Dorado has a couple of punches blocked by Bond.
Bond throws a head punch that misses.
Bond blocks an uppercut.
Dorado tries to pull guard but Bond forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bond misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bond struggles to land a body shot inside as Dorado controls his hands.
Dorado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bond is trying to push Dorado away but Dorado has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bond working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dorado presses Bond against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorado struggles to land a body shot inside as Bond controls his hands.
Dorado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dorado tries a body shot but Bond blocks it.
Bond lands a left hand.
Dorado has a couple of punches blocked by Bond.
A right hook to the body lands for Dorado.
Bond lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dorado backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bond tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dorado's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dorado ducks under a wild hook from Bond.
Bond misses the body punch
and Bond takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bond scores with a nice right hand.
Bond throws a right hand that misses
and Dorado counters with a good, hard body kick but Bond shrugs it off.
Bond lands a glancing blow to the side of Dorado's head.
Bond scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bond shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A little jabbing left from Dorado on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bond jabs Dorado to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bond missing with a left hand there. Dorado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dorado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Bond.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dorado throws out a loose jab but Bond uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bond thows a leg kick but Dorado checks it
and Dorado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Gunner Bond has been cut.
Bond throws a leg kick but Dorado sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dorado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bond fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dorado manages to avoid it.
Dorado raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bond throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dorado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bond works Dorado's body with a nice hook.
Bond misses with an uppercut. Dorado saw that one coming.
Bond swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dorado.
Dorado has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dorado lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dorado takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bond cracks Dorado with a good jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bond misses with a lunging right hand
and Dorado counters with a nice leg kick.
Bond uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dorado's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bond connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dorado scrambles back to his feet.
Bond throws an overhand right that lands on Dorado's shoulder, as Dorado tries to avoid the shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bond.
Nice uppercut there from Bond.
Bond throws out a loose jab but Dorado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dorado wants to counter the offense by Bond and move into the clinch position.
Bond with a nice cross.
A low kick from Bond misses
enabling Dorado to counter with a crisp jab.
Bond dips to his left and cracks Dorado with an uppercut!
Nice straight punches there by Bond. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bond.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bond connects with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bond misses with a leg kick.
Dorado is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bond with a body shot.
Bond swings widly with a right hand
enabling Dorado to counter with a crisp jab.
Bond throws a body kick that misses.
Dorado looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bond lands a nice shot to the body.
Dorado blocks the body kick.
A nice side step and Dorado releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bond looks to throw the jab but Dorado is out of range.
Bond is looking to score with low kicks.
Dorado takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bond throws a leg kick which misses Dorado's front leg but catches the back leg as Dorado tries to avoid it.
Bond slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bond throws an off balance right hand
and Dorado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Bond dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gunner Bond's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bond throws a low kick but Dorado moves out of range easily.
Dorado flicks out a counter leg kick but Bond steps away.
Bond waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dorado.
Despite the aggression on Dorado's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bond jabs Dorado to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dorado takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bond!
Dorado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bond looks to land a right hand but Dorado moved out of range.
Bond throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dorado! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bond connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dorado's hands.
Dorado has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dorado there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bond lands with an overhand left.
Bond moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bond jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jab, jab by Bond - just one landing.
A nice leg kick from Bond, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bond connects with a single shot there.
Bond lands a really nice looking cross but Dorado seems unphased.
Bond avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bond on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bond looks to land a right hand but Dorado moved out of range.
It seemed like Dorado was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dorado is looking to clinch but Bond is avoiding it.
Bond finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dorado doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dorado moves out of range of the leg kick from Bond.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dorado! But no joy.
Bond lands a jab.
Elrey Dorado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bond is looking to slow Dorado down with leg kicks.
Bond sizes up Dorado with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice inside leg kick there by Bond. That's going to slow Dorado down.
Bond scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Dorado.
Bond moves away from the strike by Dorado.
Bond thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dorado looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bond thumps Dorado with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Bond.
Bond connects with a looping right hand.
Bond throws a shot from downtown. Dorado moves away and avoids it.
A nice side step and Dorado releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bond swings for the body but Dorado moves out of range.
A nice side step and Dorado releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dorado checks a low kick from Bond.
Dorado throws out a counter right but Bond avoids it with no problem.
Dorado lands a body shot.
Bond connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bond lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dorado's sensitive parts.
Dorado wants to clinch up but Bond keeps it at a distance.
Bond throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bond throws a front kick aimed at Dorado's knee but Dorado avoids it well.
Bond throws a looping overhand right but Dorado ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dorado! But no joy.
Bond buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dorado looks to land a right hand but Bond moved out of range.
And Bond counters with a quick kick to the body but Dorado blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bond swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dorado takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dorado throws a wild body kick that Bond sees coming a mile off.
Bond lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bond scores with a nice strike.
Dorado misses with an uppercut
and Bond counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bond darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dorado checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dorado! But no joy.
Bond swings for the body but Dorado moves out of range.
Dorado throws out a counter right but Bond avoids it with no problem.
Bond chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bond misses the body punch
and Dorado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gunner Bond is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bond throws the left hand but Dorado avoids the punch easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunner Bond showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bond, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunner Bond!
A victorious Gunner Bond thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brenin Arthur (ranked 1266 p4p, 1842 weight class) and Suutari Nuorempi (ranked 179 p4p, 274 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brenin Arthur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Suutari Nuorempi!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nuorempi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nuorempi with a hook.
Arthur fails with the takedown
and Nuorempi counters with a nice uppercut.
Nuorempi scores with a jab.
Arthur is rocked!
Nuorempi circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Arthur to the canvas! Arthur doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Nuorempi keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Suutari Nuorempi!
A relieved looking Suutari Nuorempi 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Kirill Berkut (ranked 1439 p4p, 883 weight class) and Ivor Ivanovic (ranked 132 p4p, 82 weight class). Ivor Ivanovic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kirill Berkut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivor Ivanovic!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanovic lands with a nice combination. Berkut backs away looking to recover.
Berkut keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic misses with a hook.
Ivanovic throws a big shot that misses.
Ivanovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Berkut counters with a single leg into guard. Ivanovic didn't expect that.
Berkut loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Berkut throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ivanovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ivanovic managing to control the position.
Ivanovic keeping moving, preventing Berkut from controlling successfully.
Berkut might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ivanovic wants to sweep here but Berkut controlling him for the moment.
Berkut 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.
Berkut in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanovic has control of Berkut's left arm, preventing Berkut from doing any damage.
Berkut passes Ivanovic's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ivanovic 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.
Berkut thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ivanovic's head.
We've been hearing that Berkut has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Berkut throwing shots but Ivanovic is blocking nicely.
Berkut missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ivanovic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ivanovic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Berkut wants to take a breather but Ivanovic is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berkut prevents Ivanovic from improving his position.
Berkut is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ivanovic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Berkut.
Ivanovic is looking to improve his position.
Berkut is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ivanovic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Berkut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berkut takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Berkut shoots in looking for a takedown but Ivanovic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Berkut's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Berkut uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic throws a jab when Berkut was well out of range.
Berkut scores with a takedown into Ivanovic's guard.
Berkut trying to control but Ivanovic is working from the bottom.
Berkut loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Berkut throwing strikes from guard but Ivanovic blocks nicely.
Berkut content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berkut controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Berkut trying to control but Ivanovic is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Berkut accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Berkut accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Berkut preventing the sweep.
Berkut showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ivanovic keeping moving, preventing Berkut from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berkut on the wrong end of a nice hook.
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 Kirill Berkut will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ivanovic throws a leg kick
and Berkut counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ivanovic is trying to keep Berkut in close.
Berkut wants to control from the top but Ivanovic keeps moving.
Berkut tries to free his leg and advance position but Ivanovic is retaining full guard.
Ivanovic controlling Berkut's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanovic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanovic is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ivanovic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Berkut wants to control from the top but Ivanovic keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Berkut moves out of range of the strikes.
Berkut's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ivanovic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Berkut scrambles back to his feet.
Berkut shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ivanovic defends it nicely.
Ivanovic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Berkut shoots in looking for a takedown. Ivanovic tries to sprawl out of it but Berkut keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ivanovic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic misses with an uppercut
and Berkut counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Berkut.
Ivanovic keeping moving, preventing Berkut from controlling successfully.
Ivanovic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Berkut is looking to work some ground and pound but Ivanovic has wrist control.
Berkut throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berkut sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ivanovic's guard.
Kirill Berkut overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Berkut seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berkut trying to control the action but Ivanovic is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berkut trying to mount his opponent but Ivanovic defends it.
Ivanovic trying to hold on to Berkut's head to control him but Berkut postures up.
Ivanovic looks like he's trying to stand up.
Berkut sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ivanovic defending well though.
Berkut is stalling here. Ivanovic is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Berkut seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ivanovic has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berkut is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ivanovic's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Berkut tries to get to full guard but Ivanovic has control of the leg.
Berkut moves into full guard.
Berkut working for submissions but it's allowed Ivanovic to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ivanovic tries to stand but can't do so whilst Berkut controls his leg.
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 Kirill Berkut will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Berkut shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Berkut was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Berkut trying to control the position but Ivanovic is working away.
Berkut tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Berkut has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ivanovic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Berkut wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berkut fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ivanovic struggling a bit here.
Berkut connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ivanovic some visible discomfort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanovic tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Berkut presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Berkut throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Ivanovic is desperately trying to improve his position but Berkut has a good base and remains in mount.
Berkut unloads with some shots from mount but Ivanovic bucks and avoids them well.
Berkut goes for an armbar but he's not got it
Ivanovic turns into him and now he's in Berkut's guard.
Berkut wants to sweep here but Ivanovic controlling him for the moment.
Ivor Ivanovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berkut has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ivanovic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Berkut is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Berkut wants to improve his position but instead Ivanovic has moved into half guard.
Ivanovic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berkut wants to control but Ivanovic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berkut tries to roll over but Ivanovic keeps him under control.
Berkut trying to control but Ivanovic postures up.
Berkut is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ivanovic pulls his head out easily.
Ivanovic seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Berkut wants to get back to full guard but Ivanovic has passed into side control.
That's four 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.
Ivanovic staying calm.
Berkut is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ivanovic off and has taken his back!
Berkut controlling from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berkut is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ivanovic defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Ivanovic staying busy and making it hard for Berkut to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kirill Berkut showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Berkut, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kirill Berkut!
Kirill Berkut got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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