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MMAHKI 39 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tsuyoi Empi (ranked 5818 p4p, 24889 weight class) and Angel Hernandez (ranked 477 p4p, 508 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tsuyoi Empi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Angel Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Empi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hernandez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hernandez throws a sloppy head kick and Empi moves out of range easily.
Empi scores with a nice body kick.
Empi gets a clinch.
Empi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hernandez blocks it with crossed arms.
Hernandez looking to slow down the pace here.
Empi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Empi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Empi clinches up with Hernandez and pushes him back against the cage.
Empi pulls guard successfully.
Empi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hernandez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hernandez 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.
Empi is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez trying to control but Empi is working from the bottom.
Empi pulls Hernandez in to control the position.
Empi continues to stall.
Hernandez prevents Empi from getting back to his feet.
Empi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Empi tries to get out of the position.
Empi is pulling down on Hernandez's head. It's preventing any offense from Hernandez, at least for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
Empi tries for a takedown but Hernandez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Angel Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernandez lands a nice looking body shot.
Some wild striking there from Empi.
Hernandez throws a low kick but Empi moves out of range easily.
Empi blocks the body kick.
Empi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hernandez takes a swing at Empi's ribcage but misses.
Hernandez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hernandez scores with a jab to the body.
Hernandez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Empi's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Empi checks a leg kick.
Hernandez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Empi throws a leg kick that misses.
Hernandez lands a jab to Empi's midsection.
Empi checks a low kick from Hernandez.
Hernandez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Empi.
Hernandez lands with a good body shot.
Empi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hernandez misses with a kick to the body.
Empi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hernandez swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tsuyoi Empi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hernandez fakes the leg kick and cracks Empi in the body.
Hernandez scores with a jab. Empi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hernandez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Empi rather than just go for the knockout.
Empi moves out of range of the body kick from Hernandez.
Hernandez scores with a hook to the body. Empi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Empi wants to clinch up but Hernandez keeps it at a distance.
Hernandez throws a body punch but Empi moves out of range.
Hernandez throws a head kick but Empi moves out of range.
Empi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
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!
Hernandez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hernandez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hernandez lands a leg kick that knocks Empi off balance momentarily.
Empi doesn't manage to clinch there - Hernandez circles away.
Hernandez misses with a leg kick.
Empi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hernandez swivels and escapes.
Hernandez motions for Empi to come forward. Hernandez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Empi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hernandez as he jumps to the side.
Hernandez was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hernandez is looking to score with low kicks.
Empi moves out of range of the body kick.
Hernandez lands with a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Angel Hernandez dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Empi moves out of range of the body kick from Hernandez.
Tsuyoi Empi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Empi throws a body punch but Hernandez moves out of range.
Hernandez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A low kick lands for Hernandez.
Hernandez feints and then cracks Empi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Empi down.
Hernandez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hernandez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Empi's head backwards.
Empi pushes Hernandez up against the cage in a clinch.
Hernandez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Empi.
Hernandez landing knees to the head.
 It looks like Tsuyoi Empi has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez is looking to break free of the clinch but Empi has double underhooks.
Hernandez managing to block the knees to the body from Empi.
Hernandez leaning his opponent against the cage.
Empi breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez misses with a body kick.
Hernandez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Hernandez. No joy for Empi on that attempt.
Empi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tsuyoi Empi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hernandez throws a leg kick but Empi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Empi checks a low kick from Hernandez.
Jab by Hernandez.
Empi wants to clinch up but Hernandez keeps it at a distance.
Hernandez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hernandez lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Empi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hernandez sprawls well initially but Empi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernandez trying to hold on to Empi's head to control him but Empi postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez is defending against the submission attempts here by Empi.
Empi slows the pace down in half guard.
Hernandez wants to control but Empi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Empi thows a huge punch but Hernandez dodges it nicely.
Empi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Empi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hernandez!
Empi stands up from mount. Strange move.
Hernandez feints and then cracks Empi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Empi down.
Good leg kick by Hernandez.
Hernandez misses with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Empi checks a leg kick.
Empi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hernandez counters with an outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez throws a wild body kick that Empi sees coming a mile off.
Hernandez scores with a push kick.
Empi is looking to clinch.
Empi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hernandez avoids it really well and circles away.
Hernandez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Empi is out of range.
Empi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Empi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Angel Hernandez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hernandez connects with a high kick.
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!
Empi fails with a takedown attempt.
Hernandez appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Empi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hernandez scores with a spinning back kick!
Empi throws a head kick but Hernandez moves out of range.
Empi throws a sloppy head kick and Hernandez moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Angel Hernandez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tsuyoi Empi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Empi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Angel Hernandez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Empi misses with a head kick.
Hernandez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Empi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hernandez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Empi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Empi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A jab lands there for Hernandez.
Hernandez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Empi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hernandez thinking.
Hernandez throws a head kick that Empi semi-blocks.
Hernandez lands a head shot.
 Empi is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hernandez misses with a body kick.
Hernandez pushes Empi away with a front kick.
A head kick misses from Hernandez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hernandez. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Hernandez throws a chopping leg kick but Empi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Empi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hernandez throws a leg kick that misses.
Hernandez throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hernandez thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Empi if he has to take too many more of those.
Empi shoots in for a takedown but Hernandez shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hernandez with a nice calf kick.
Empi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tsuyoi Empi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Empi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hernandez can pounce on him.
Hernandez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hernandez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez lands with an uppercut that bounces Empi off the cage and back into range.
Empi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hernandez circles away.
A low kick lands for Hernandez.
Empi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hernandez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hernandez misses with a body kick.
Hernandez lets loose with a powerful body kick. Empi will feel that in the morning.
Empi moves out of range of the body kick.
Empi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hernandez, as that shot connected.
Hernandez lets loose with a powerful body kick. Empi will feel that in the morning.
Hernandez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Empi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hernandez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hernandez connects with a looping right hand.
Hernandez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hernandez.
Empi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Empi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hernandez.
Empi blocks a leg kick.
Empi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Empi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Angel Hernandez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hernandez stuffs the takedown.
Hernandez was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Empi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hernandez counters with a left and a right that stings Empi.
Hernandez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hernandez looks to land a body kick but Empi moved away.
Empi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Empi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hernandez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Empi misses with a takedown attempt
and Hernandez counters with a nice kick to the body.
An inside leg kick from Hernandez misses.
Empi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hernandez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernandez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Empi checks a leg kick.
Hernandez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hernandez throws a body kick that misses.
Empi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hernandez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hernandez.
Hernandez lands a leg kick that knocks Empi off balance momentarily.
Empi fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Angel Hernandez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hernandez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angel Hernandez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris Griffin (ranked 24859 p4p, 3279 weight class) and Lubomir Sultsina (ranked 497 p4p, 379 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lubomir Sultsina!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sultsina lands a jab.
Griffin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sultsina dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Griffin. That did some damage!
Sultsina displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Griffin throws out the jab.
Sultsina jabs at Griffin's body.
Griffin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Griffin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sultsina misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Griffin circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sultsina throws a head kick that misses.
Sultsina throws a leg kick which misses Griffin's front leg but catches the back leg as Griffin tries to avoid it.
Griffin misses with a takedown attempt
and Griffin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Griffin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sultsina tries to clinch up but Griffin circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Sultsina.
Sultsina misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sultsina takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Griffin lands a nice hook to Sultsina's body. Sultsina takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sultsina rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Griffin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sultsina fails in his attempt to clinch.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sultsina as he jumps to the side.
Sultsina lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sultsina tries to close the distance and clinch up but Griffin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sultsina drops his hands momentarily and Griffin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Griffin swats away the attempt to clinch by Sultsina.
Griffin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lubomir Sultsina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sultsina clinches up against the cage.
Griffin misses with the head strike.
Griffin blocks the elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sultsina trying to land knees to the body.
Griffin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Griffin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Griffin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sultsina is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Griffin, into his guard.
Griffin has a closed guard, preventing Sultsina from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Griffin wants to sweep but no luck.
Griffin is working hard here to advance position.
Sultsina content to stall in guard here.
Sultsina trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Griffin is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Sultsina rolls with it to try and escape but Griffin cranks on the arm and Sultsina is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris Griffin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rico Milka (ranked 3161 p4p, 3485 weight class) and Pete Sirah (ranked 369 p4p, 394 weight class). Pete Sirah has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rico Milka's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rico Milka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pete Sirah!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sirah feints the counter takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sirah looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Milka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Milka gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sirah drops back looking for a leg! Milka is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Milka manages to kick Sirah off! Sirah jumps back into Milka's guard.
Sirah won't allow Milka to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milka is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Milka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sirah lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Rico Milka has been cut.
A nice combination there by Milka.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sirah has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Milka. Sirah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rico Milka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Milka looks to throw the jab but Sirah is out of range.
Sirah shoots in but no luck this time.
Sirah slips a jab from Milka.
Sirah dives in for a single leg takedown but Milka sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rico Milka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Milka throws a hook but Sirah blocks it.
Sirah feints the counter takedown.
Milka throws a hook but Sirah blocks it.
Milka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sirah moves forwards but Milka connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Milka throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Milka misses the target.
Sirah flicks out a counter leg kick but Milka steps away.
A cross from Milka lands.
Milka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Milka takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Milka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sirah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sirah with the counter takedown but Milka avoids it easily.
Milka looks to land a left hand but Sirah moved out of range nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sirah scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sirah is pressing down on Milka's thigh, looking to free his foot. Milka is holding on for now.
Sirah looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Milka on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Milka tries to get out of the position.
Sirah is working for a kimura but Milka is defending it quite comfortably.
Sirah is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sirah.
Sirah is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Milka doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sirah.
Sirah thows a huge punch but Milka dodges it nicely.
Still in half guard, Sirah seems content to control.
Sirah maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Milka could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Sirah has cracked it and Milka is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Sirah!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pete Sirah!
Our winner, Pete Sirah, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kip Stern (ranked 2818 p4p, 3120 weight class) and Kristoffer Rud (ranked 292 p4p, 321 weight class). Stern comes to the cage accompanied by Fight. Rud is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Run Boy Run. Kip Stern could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kristoffer Rud's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kip Stern!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kristoffer Rud!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rud fails with a takedown attempt.
Stern displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rud.
Stern is looking to chop away at Rud's legs.
Rud shoots in for a takedown but Stern shows good takedown defense.
Kip Stern has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kristoffer Rud.
Stern looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stern connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rud looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rud has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Rud looking to pass the guard.
Stern tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stern is trying to keep Rud in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rud stopping the sweep attempt from Stern.
Rud is fighting to break Stern's control of his arms but Stern is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Stern might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stern wants to sweep but no luck.
Rud pushes down on Stern's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Stern is trying to get back to full guard.
Rud is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stern is looking to improve his position.
Rud looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Stern works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stern wants to sweep here but Rud controlling him for the moment.
Stern has his hands on Rud's head, controlling the position.
Stern trying to control the position.
Rud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stern is keeping the position for now.
Stern looking for a sweep. Not yet Stern, not yet.
Rud trying to control but Stern is working from the bottom.
Stern manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rud manages to get himself to full guard.
Stern is posturing up here but Rud has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Stern tries to roll out but it's too tight and Stern has to tap! Slick submission there by Rud!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kristoffer Rud!
Our winner, Kristoffer Rud, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Master Petrov (ranked 1451 p4p, 1298 weight class) and Rodion Brown (ranked 163 p4p, 149 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Master Petrov !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rodion Brown!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown misses with an uppercut
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brown misses with a hook
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Brown moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Petrov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Petrov defending well as Brown loads up on a big left hand.
Brown jabs Petrov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Brown dips to his left and cracks Petrov with an uppercut!
It looks like Master Petrov has been cut.
Brown misses with a lunging right hand
letting Petrov counter with a right hand.
Brown throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrov .
An attempted straight right counter from Petrov misses the target.
Petrov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Petrov tries to clinch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Brown on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown takes one to the side of the head.
Brown misses with a lunging right hand
and Petrov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Brown misses with a hook.
Petrov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Petrov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Petrov connects with an inside leg kick.
Brown takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Petrov slips under a jab.
Petrov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brown doesn't seem bothered though.
Petrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brown.
Petrov throws a lazy uppercut
and Brown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brown moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brown cracks Petrov on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Petrov falls backwards against the cage. Brown follows up with more strikes that drop Petrov to his knees. Brown keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Petrov ! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodion Brown!
A very excited looking Rodion Brown made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arman Brown (ranked 554 p4p, 1341 weight class) and Lamar Gordon (ranked 77 p4p, 191 weight class). Gordon is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Coming Home - Ditty ft. Skylar Grey. 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 Lamar Gordon was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Arman Brown!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lamar Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick lands for Gordon.
Brown scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
 It looks like Lamar Gordon has been cut.
Brown scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gordon in his tracks.
Gordon moves into the clinch.
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but Gordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gordon working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Gordon.
Gordon blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land.
Gordon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brown misses with the head strike.
Gordon working aggressively here.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
Gordon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gordon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Gordon fails to land.
Gordon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown can't find room to land a body shot as Gordon controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Brown.
Gordon lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
Gordon gets through Brown's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gordon misses with a punch to the body.
Brown misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gordon's elbow.
Gordon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brown lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gordon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gordon is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Brown lands with a light punch inside.
Gordon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Gordon controls his hands.
Gordon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gordon digs a right hand underneath Brown's ribcage. Brown let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gordon tries to work over Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brown misses with some punches.
We've been hearing reports that Brown has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Brown's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brown is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Brown blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown misses with a body punch.
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!
Gordon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
Brown wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arman Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gordon scores with a shot to the side of Brown's head.
Gordon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gordon lands a nice shot to the body.
Gordon misses with the head strike.
Gordon scores with a shot to the side of Brown's head.
Gordon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Brown's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gordon.
Brown lands a hook that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
Gordon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Gordon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brown.
Gordon manages to break the clinch.
Lamar Gordon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gordon thows a body kick. Brown tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Brown drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brown misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gordon.
Brown thows a leg kick but Gordon checks it
and Gordon counters by moving into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Gordon.
Gordon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gordon working aggressively here.
Gordon lands with a left to the head.
Gordon is leaning against Brown and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brown working aggressively here.
Gordon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
Gordon scores with a shoulder strike.
Brown tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gordon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gordon lands a body punch.
A short left from Gordon.
Gordon lands a hook that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Gordon gets through Brown's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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!
Gordon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gordon lands with a right to the head.
Gordon works on Brown's body with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Gordon.
Gordon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brown blocks a body shot from Gordon.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gordon.
Gordon blocks an uppercut.
Gordon scores with a shot to the side of Brown's head.
Gordon pushes Brown back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brown takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gordon.
Gordon misses with some punches.
Gordon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gordon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Brown is rocked!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Brown blocks a body shot from Gordon.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
Gordon blocks a body shot from Brown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Gordon - that landed with a thud.
Gordon lands a shoulder strike.
Gordon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Browns head.
Gordon lands a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lamar Gordon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lamar Gordon's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Gordon lets loose with a powerful body kick. Brown will feel that in the morning.
Brown misses with an uppercut. Gordon saw that one coming.
Gordon throws a combination that misses
and Brown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brown throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gordon thumps Brown with a low kick.
Brown has a takedown stuffed.
Lamar Gordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gordon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Gordon in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gordon is looking to land body kicks.
Gordon digs a good hook to Brown's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon lands with an uppercut that bounces Brown off the cage and back into range.
A big right from Gordon misses.
Brown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gordon lands a big uppercut and Brown crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Brown looks OK. Gordon waves Brown back to his feet!
Oh Brown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gordon measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Brown! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Lamar Gordon!
Lamar Gordon is the new light heavyweight champion!
Post fight, Lamar Gordon took to the microphone: 'All thanks to my lord and saviour Jesus Christ. You are my sheppard and I thank you for saving me my king.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toutius Sextius (ranked 934 p4p, 1242 weight class) and Tomomi Tsuruta (ranked 134 p4p, 175 weight class). Sextius comes to the cage accompanied by 40 to 1. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Toutius Sextius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tomomi Tsuruta!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sextius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tsuruta.
Sextius looks to land a left hand but Tsuruta moved out of range nicely.
Sextius misses with a lunging right hand
and Tsuruta counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tsuruta.
Sextius is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tsuruta throws a big elbow that misses.
Tsuruta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sextius works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tsuruta passes into half guard.
Sextius keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Sextius tries to get to full guard but Tsuruta has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta trying to control the action but Sextius is working from the bottom.
Tsuruta seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tsuruta sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sextius defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuruta is looking to take a break and control but Sextius is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sextius is controlling Tsuruta's trapped leg to prevent Tsuruta from advancing to side control.
Sextius is looking for a sweep. Tsuruta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sextius keeping hold of Tsuruta's head, controlling as best he can.
Sextius has hold of Tsuruta's hands but Tsuruta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sextius's coaches at Finch Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsuruta wants to control but Sextius is keeping him busy.
Tsuruta sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sextius defending well though.
Sextius is trying to get back to full guard.
Sextius is pressing down on Tsuruta's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sextius looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tsuruta is one step ahead there.
Sextius has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta trying to control but Sextius is working from the bottom.
Sextius has his hands on Tsuruta's head, controlling the position.
Sextius's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Sextius looking for a sweep. Not yet Sextius, not yet.
Sextius pulls Tsuruta in to control the position.
Tsuruta throws a big elbow that misses.
Sextius pulls Tsuruta in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sextius looking for a sweep. Not yet Sextius, not yet.
Sextius pulls Tsuruta in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sextius misses with a body shot.
Tsuruta is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sextius misses with a lunging right hand
and Tsuruta counters with a single leg into guard. Sextius didn't expect that.
Tsuruta chips away with some ground and pound.
Sextius controlling Tsuruta's posture.
Sextius trying to control the position.
Tsuruta being controlled here momentarily.
Sextius looking for a sweep. Not yet Sextius, not yet.
Tsuruta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sextius working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tsuruta.
Sextius looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tsuruta postures up in Sextius's guard and throws a big left but Sextius blocks it.
Tsuruta throwing strikes but missing.
Sextius utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Sextius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsuruta landing with the ground and pound.
Sextius managing to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsuruta throwing strikes from guard but Sextius blocks nicely.
Tsuruta stopping the sweep attempt from Sextius.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tsuruta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsuruta dives in and grabs Sextius's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sextius pushes down on Tsuruta's head and hops out.
Sextius throws a jab when Tsuruta was well out of range.
Tsuruta slips a jab from Sextius.
Sextius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsuruta drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sextius defends it well.
Sextius misses with a straight left.
Sextius throws a lazy right hand but Tsuruta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sextius misses with a right hand
and Tsuruta counters with a takedown into side control.
Tsuruta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tsuruta postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sextius is looking for a sweep.
Sextius struggling a bit here.
Tsuruta connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sextius some visible discomfort.
Sextius struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuruta in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sextius is trying to get back to half guard.
Sextius struggling a bit here.
Sextius tries to buck Tsuruta off but Tsuruta is having none of it.
Tsuruta working away.
Sextius is looking for a sweep.
Tsuruta staying calm.
Sextius is trying to control Tsuruta's posture but Tsuruta avoids it.
A lull in the action here as Tsuruta stalls from top position.
Check out the look on Tsuruta's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sextius defending against the ground and pound.
Sextius is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tsuruta off and has taken his back!
Sextius is riding his opponent, not letting Tsuruta buck him off.
Tsuruta is trying to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I would not like to be Tsuruta right now.
Tsuruta tries to escape the position.
Sextius gets his hands free as Tsuruta looks to control.
Sextius controls the action.
Sextius has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sextius is hanging on to Tsuruta's back as he tries to escape.
Tsuruta controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
What can Tsuruta do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta rolls, trying to escape but Sextius keeps control of the position.
Sextius has good solid back control here.
You can see the frustration on Tsuruta's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Tsuruta looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sextius.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
What can Tsuruta do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Tomomi Tsuruta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sextius controlling well, preventing Tsuruta from escaping the position.
Sextius is looking to control Tsuruta but Tsuruta is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Tsuruta tries to roll but Sextius sticks to his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sextius slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Tsuruta is in bad spot here.
Sextius is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Tsuruta tries to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toutius Sextius dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Tsuruta slips under a jab.
Sextius connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tsuruta momentarily.
It looks like Tomomi Tsuruta has been cut.
Tsuruta shoots in but no luck this time.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsuruta throws a right and a left that Sextius avoids nicely.
Sextius throws an off balance right hand
and Tsuruta counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sextius tries to roll over but Tsuruta keeps him under control.
Tsuruta sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sextius defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sextius is looking to improve his position.
Tsuruta trying to control the action but Sextius is working from the bottom.
Sextius wants to get back to full guard but Tsuruta has mounted him!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuruta lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Tsuruta lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Tsuruta lands a heavy elbow.
Tsuruta trying to control but Sextius is having none of it.
Sextius slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sextius moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sextius keeping moving, preventing Tsuruta from controlling successfully.
Sextius preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tsuruta forces his way into half guard.
Sextius is controlling Tsuruta's trapped leg to prevent Tsuruta from advancing to side control.
Tsuruta not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sextius blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tsuruta.
Sextius is trying to maintain the position but Tsuruta is very close to passing his half guard.
Tsuruta lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tsuruta prevents Sextius from improving his position.
Tsuruta lands strikes from half guard.
Tsuruta takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sextius is looking to control Tsuruta's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sextius avoid being mounted?
Sextius is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sextius is trying to control but can't.
Sextius makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sextius.
Tsuruta slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sextius lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Sextius controlling from the top position.
Tsuruta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sextius is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tsuruta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sextius looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tsuruta is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sextius wants to get back to full guard.
Tsuruta lands with a punch from half guard.
Sextius blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tsuruta.
Sextius tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Tsuruta has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Sextius taking shots to the head.
Sextius holds on for dear life.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tsuruta working his ground and pound in the gym.
Tsuruta unloading with bombs!
Sextius working to try and regain half guard.
Sextius tries to hold on but Tsuruta postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomomi Tsuruta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tsuruta has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomomi Tsuruta!
Tomomi Tsuruta gave a mention to FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ken Aoiki (ranked 4398 p4p, 23968 weight class) and Li Sheng Choo Oi (ranked 215 p4p, 251 weight class). Ken Aoiki looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ken Aoiki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Li Sheng Choo Oi!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Choo Oi shoots for a double leg takedown but Aoiki sprawls well. He's pushed Choo Oi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Aoiki looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Aoiki shoots in looking for a takedown. Choo Oi tries to sprawl out of it but Aoiki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Choo Oi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Aoiki has Choo Oi up against the cage in a clinch.
Aoiki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Choo Oi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Aoiki is looking for a takedown.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Choo Oi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Aoiki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoiki wants a takedown but no success here.
Choo Oi drags the fight down to the ground.
Choo Oi looking for a triangle here. Aoiki is fighting it but it looks tight! Choo Oi pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Aoiki is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Li Sheng Choo Oi!
Li Sheng Choo Oi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dax Ryan (ranked 1201 p4p, 2469 weight class) and Albert Hofmann (ranked 152 p4p, 319 weight class). Hofmann has chosen Not Gona' (Bitch) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dax Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Albert Hofmann!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan doesn't manage to clinch there - Hofmann circles away.
Ryan tries to clinch but Hofmann is having none of it.
Ryan throws a lazy right hand but Hofmann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ryan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hofmann sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ryan somewhat.
Ryan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hofmann's guard.
We've been hearing that Ryan has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hofmann is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ryan is aware though and is defending well.
Ryan lying in Hofmann's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Hofmann decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Ryan taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Albert Hofmann!
Albert Hofmann looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I pooped a little!'.
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