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WVT 145: Fedentenko v Railio PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd (ranked 3537 p4p, 3473 weight class) and Bill Goldberg (ranked 157 p4p, 155 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 27 - 0, fighting out of London, Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 35 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bill Goldberg!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldberg looks for the body kick but Tsmfimsfnd saw that one coming.
Tsmfimsfnd feinted with a counter takedown.
Crunch! Goldberg slams his shin into Tsmfimsfnd's torso.
Goldberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tsmfimsfnd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A clash of legs there as Goldberg blocks the low kick.
Goldberg looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big left from Goldberg misses.
Goldberg cracks Tsmfimsfnd with an open hand slap.
Goldberg connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tsmfimsfnd. Tsmfimsfnd circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
 It looks like Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd has been cut.
Goldberg lands an overhand right.
Tsmfimsfnd defending well as Goldberg loads up on a big left hand.
Tsmfimsfnd seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tsmfimsfnd throws a sloppy head kick and Goldberg moves out of range easily.
Goldberg throws a body punch but Tsmfimsfnd moves out of range.
Goldberg throws a jab when Tsmfimsfnd was well out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Goldberg there.
Tsmfimsfnd misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsmfimsfnd tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tsmfimsfnd staying out of range there.
Tsmfimsfnd clinches up with Goldberg and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Goldberg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tsmfimsfnd prevents a body shot from Goldberg.
Tsmfimsfnd tries to stall but Goldberg uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Goldberg working aggressively here.
Goldberg has a couple of punches blocked by Tsmfimsfnd.
Tsmfimsfnd jumps guard but Goldberg turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tsmfimsfnd drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Goldberg gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Goldberg throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Goldberg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Goldberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goldberg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Goldberg.
Tsmfimsfnd working hard to break the clinch.
Goldberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Tsmfimsfnd controls his hands.
Tsmfimsfnd looking to slow down the pace here.
Tsmfimsfnd will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Goldberg up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg digs a right hand into Tsmfimsfnd's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tsmfimsfnd's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goldberg.
Goldberg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goldberg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tsmfimsfnd backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsmfimsfnd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Goldberg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tsmfimsfnd ducks under a wild hook from Goldberg.
Tsmfimsfnd rushes Goldberg and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Goldberg scores with a shoulder strike.
Goldberg gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tsmfimsfnd.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tsmfimsfnd has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Goldberg after a bit of a struggle.
Goldberg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tsmfimsfnd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goldberg scores with a shot to the body.
Tsmfimsfnd is breathing heavily.
Tsmfimsfnd slips a jab and a cross from Goldberg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Goldberg tests Tsmfimsfnd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Goldberg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tsmfimsfnd with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tsmfimsfnd has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Goldberg.
Goldberg bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tsmfimsfnd's head backwards.
Tsmfimsfnd tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Goldberg stalks Tsmfimsfnd and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tsmfimsfnd's face. Tsmfimsfnd staggers backwards, shaken.
Goldberg lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsmfimsfnd on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Goldberg lands a jab to the head.
Goldberg has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tsmfimsfnd takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Goldberg misses with a straight right.
Goldberg fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Goldberg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Goldberg tenderised Tsmfimsfnd's leg. Tsmfimsfnd is trying to keep his angry face on.
Goldberg cracks Tsmfimsfnd with a right hand to the side of the head.
Goldberg throws a quick inside leg kick.
Goldberg lands a head shot.
Goldberg scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Goldberg connects with a body shot that sends Tsmfimsfnd's belly button to the back.
Goldberg swinging wildly here.
Tsmfimsfnd with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Goldberg counter with a right hand.
Goldberg drops Tsmfimsfnd with a left right combo! Goldberg follows him down to the ground into side control.
 Tsmfimsfnd is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goldberg scoring with punches and elbows.
Oh Tsmfimsfnd is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Goldberg in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Tsmfimsfnd looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Goldberg turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Goldberg!
A victorious Bill Goldberg 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Richard Cheese (ranked 2546 p4p, 2644 weight class) and Cicero Verus (ranked 319 p4p, 325 weight class). Cheese comes into the arena with Rape Me blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Cheese!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cicero Verus!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Verus shoots in and drives through. Cheese sprawls well.
Cheese was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cheese misses with a wild body shot.
Verus shoots in but no luck this time.
Cheese misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Verus counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Verus is trying to control. Cheese wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Verus controlling the pace.
Cheese is trying to control but can't.
Verus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cheese is just riding it out for now. Verus eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verus moves into full mount! Cheese won't be happy about that!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verus unloads with some shots from mount but Cheese bucks and avoids them well.
Cheese is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Hidden, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Cheese working to try and regain half guard.
Verus putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Cheese can't escape the position.
Verus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cheese is desperately trying to improve his position but Verus has a good base and remains in mount.
Verus looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
My spies in Gold Samurai's Gym inform me that Verus has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Verus looking to control but Cheese is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheese is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cheese is working hard here to advance position.
Verus avoids the attempt from Cheese to control.
Cheese in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Cheese is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cheese looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Cheese tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Verus is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Cheese is surviving well by controlling Verus's body position as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Verus is stalling here but it's allowed Cheese to get half guard.
Cheese has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Verus is working away from the top position though.
Verus is trying to control. Cheese wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verus slips a nice elbow through Cheese's hands, connecting with Cheese's forehead.
Cheese moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cheese looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cheese has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Verus has passed into side control.
Cheese is not content to let Verus control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Verus wants to stand but Cheese has his arm trapped.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cicero Verus dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cheese cracks Verus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Verus feints and as Cheese raises his hands in defense, Verus changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cheese is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cheese really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cheese has an active guard here but Verus has managed to pass into half guard.
Cheese wants to improve his position but Verus is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese trying to hold on to Verus's head to control him but Verus postures up.
Cheese gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verus drops back looking for a leg! Cheese is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cheese manages to kick Verus off! Verus jumps back into Cheese's guard.
Cheese is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Verus defends well.
Verus trying to control but Cheese is working from the bottom.
Cheese has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Verus has passed into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cheese is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Verus is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Cheese really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Verus lands a nice shot to the head.
Verus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Verus prevents Cheese from getting the reversal.
Verus wants to control the pace but Cheese is squirming around nicely.
Cheese tries to improve his position but instead Verus has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheese tries to escape but Verus has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Verus is persistently looking for the submission but Cheese is defending it well.
Cheese tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Verus has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Cheese is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cicero Verus!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Crazyhorse (ranked 2003 p4p, 2278 weight class) and Karel Sup (ranked 86 p4p, 96 weight class). Crazyhorse comes to the cage accompanied by They Don’t Care About Us. Karel Sup has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, James Crazyhorse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karel Sup!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sup throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crazyhorse thinks about countering with a body kick.
Sup misses with a shot to the body
and Crazyhorse counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crazyhorse works Sup's body with a nice hook.
Crazyhorse moves out of range as Sup strikes.
Sup lands a head shot.
A swing and a miss from Sup.
A head kick misses from Crazyhorse.
Sup appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sup just misses with a punch to the body.
Crazyhorse defending well as Sup loads up on a big left hand.
Crazyhorse staying out of range there.
Sup misses with a body shot
and Crazyhorse counters with a nice body shot.
Crazyhorse throws the kick towards the body but Sup avoids it.
Crazyhorse lands a glancing blow to the side of Sup's head.
Crazyhorse misses with the combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sup falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sup takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crazyhorse misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sup loads up on a big right hand but Crazyhorse slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Crazyhorse misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sup. Crazyhorse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crazyhorse lands a nice hook to Sup's body. Sup takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sup takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Crazyhorse connects with a high kick.
Sup misses the body punch
and Crazyhorse counters with a right hand to the body.
Crazyhorse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sup manages to avoid it.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Crazyhorse! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). James Crazyhorse!
A very excited looking James Crazyhorse 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Usko Unbelivable (ranked 1518 p4p, 1498 weight class) and Jorlan Vieira (ranked 86 p4p, 84 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 25 - 2, fighting out of London, Usko Unbelivable!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jorlan Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vieira defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Unbelivable.
Vieira gets tackled into the cage by Unbelivable. Unbelivable maintains the clinch.
Unbelivable drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vieira gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Unbelivable misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've been hearing reports that Unbelivable has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Vieira lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Unbelivable breaks the clinch.
A cross from Vieira lands.
It looks like Usko Unbelivable has been cut.
Unbelivable shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vieira defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Usko Unbelivable. 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.
Good shot there by Vieira.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unbelivable fails with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Vieira does it's job there.
Unbelivable doesn't manage to clinch there - Vieira circles away.
A nice side step and Vieira releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Unbelivable wants to clinch but Vieira slips to the side
letting Vieira counter with a right hand.
Vieira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Unbelivable shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vieira sprawls well. Vieira wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Unbelivable gets slowly back to his feet.
Vieira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Unbelivable scores with a takedown into Vieira's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unbelivable with a flurry of punches that miss.
Unbelivable is looking to work some ground and pound but Vieira has wrist control.
Unbelivable wants to control from the top but Vieira keeps moving.
Unbelivable in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Unbelivable tries to free his leg and advance position but Vieira is retaining full guard.
Unbelivable throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vieira works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Unbelivable is looking to work some ground and pound but Vieira has wrist control.
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Unbelivable from controlling successfully.
Unbelivable is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vieira is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Unbelivable 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira being controlled here, momentarily.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Unbelivable postures up in Vieira's guard and throws a big left but Vieira blocks it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Unbelivable shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vieira as he jumps to the side.
Vieira throws out a counter right but Unbelivable avoids it with no problem.
A low kick from Vieira misses
and Unbelivable counters with a takedown into side control.
Vieira can't do much from the bottom here.
Unbelivable throws a strike aimed at the side of Vieira's head but Vieira avoids it well.
Unbelivable thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unbelivable looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Vieira is avoiding damage well.
An elbow from Unbelivable crashes against the mat.
Unbelivable misses with the ground and pound.
Unbelivable tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Unbelivable creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Vieira sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Unbelivable trying to control the position but Vieira is working away.
Vieira regains half guard, as Unbelivable was trying to land strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jorlan Vieira will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Usko Unbelivable'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.
Vieira swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Unbelivable.
Unbelivable thumps Vieira with a low kick.
Vieira throws a series of strikes that have Unbelivable backpedaling.
Unbelivable throws a push kick but Vieira slaps the foot to one side.
Unbelivable tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vieira sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Unbelivable somewhat.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira throws a looping overhand right but Unbelivable ducks down to avoid it.
Unbelivable thumps Vieira with a low kick.
A slow jab from Vieira misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vieira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Unbelivable tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Unbelivable misses with a takedown attempt
and Vieira holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Vieira scores with a nice short uppercut.
Unbelivable slowing the pace effectively.
Unbelivable blocks an uppercut.
Vieira makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vieira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Unbelivable escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Unbelivable dives in for a single leg takedown but Vieira sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Usko Unbelivable. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vieira lands an elbow inside that Unbelivable shrugs off.
Vieira lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vieira creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Unbelivable is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vieira lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Unbelivable is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vieira.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vieira avoiding damage.
Unbelivable tries to pull guard but Vieira forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieira lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Unbelivable to his knees! Vieira keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jorlan Vieira!
After the fight, Jorlan Vieira was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Usko Unbelivable stepped up to the mic, saying 'well he was a better man tonight'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jovan Dickons (ranked 1018 p4p, 1432 weight class) and Pete Dunham (ranked 159 p4p, 225 weight class). Dickons comes into the arena with Sidung blaring out of the sound system. Dunham is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Im Forever Blowing Bubbles. 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 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jovan Dickons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pete Dunham!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunham on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dunham gets caught napping as Dickons dives in and scores a takedown. Dunham manages to retain guard.
Dickons postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dunham has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cope's. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Dickons throws an elbow that misses. Dunham uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dickons's guard. Nice move by Dunham!
Dickons working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dunham doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Dickons is tightening it up a little... Dunham has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Dunham reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Dunham taps out! Nice BJJ there by Dickons!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jovan Dickons!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregory Motts (ranked 951 p4p, 953 weight class) and Jarkko Ahola (ranked 42 p4p, 43 weight class). Gregory Motts is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gregory Motts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarkko Ahola!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahola tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Motts manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Motts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahola manages to avoid it.
Ahola moves out of range as Motts strikes.
Motts sets himself, and Ahola steps forward looking for the clinch! Motts avoids it this time.
A swing and a miss from Ahola.
Ahola misses with an uppercut. Motts saw that one coming.
Ahola moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ahola swings for the body but Motts moves out of range.
Motts swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Motts ducks under a wild hook from Ahola.
Ahola comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motts walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ahola cracks Motts with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ahola stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ahola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Motts was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Motts has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rabid Dog in the buildup to the fight.
Jarkko Ahola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Motts lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
 It looks like Jarkko Ahola has been cut.
Ahola misses with a straight right.
Ahola lands a jab.
Ahola ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Motts avoids the body shot from Ahola.
Ahola jabs at Motts's body.
Motts moves out of range as Ahola strikes.
Motts uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahola.
Motts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Ahola.
Ahola throws the left hand but Motts avoids the punch easily.
Motts was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Motts was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ahola swings widly with a right hand
and Motts counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Motts takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Motts fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ahola swings for the body but Motts moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Motts uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahola.
Motts swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A lazy left from Ahola finds it's target.
Motts defending well as Ahola loads up on a big left hand.
Ahola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Motts.
Ahola misses with a hook
letting Motts counter with a right hand.
Motts connects with a looping right hand.
A swing and a miss from Ahola.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Motts uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahola.
Motts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ahola.
Motts throws out a loose jab but Ahola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahola is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ahola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Motts.
Ahola rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Motts counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ahola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Ahola misses the target.
Ahola scores with a body shot.
Motts moves away from the strike by Ahola.
Motts swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Motts avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Motts takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Motts with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ahola to score with a decent uppercut.
Motts slips under a jab from Ahola.
A swing and a miss from Motts.
Ahola tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ahola misses with a right hand
and Motts counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ahola scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahola throws a jab when Motts was well out of range.
Motts slips under a jab.
Ahola tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Motts paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ahola misses with an uppercut. Motts saw that one coming.
Ahola catches Motts with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ahola is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Motts had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Ahola looks to land a right hand but Motts moved out of range.
Nice shot by Ahola.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jarkko Ahola dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jarkko Ahola's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ahola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Motts was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahola.
Ahola throws a poor cross that misses
and Motts counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by Ahola.
Ahola is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Motts misses with a wild body shot.
Motts sets himself, and Ahola steps forward looking for the clinch! Motts avoids it this time.
Ahola avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ahola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Motts moves away.
Ahola misses with a hook
and Motts counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Motts slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Motts.
Ahola misses with a looping right.
Ahola misses with an uppercut.
Motts uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahola.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Ahola misses its intended target.
Ahola connects with the punch.
Ahola scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Motts finds it's way through Ahola's defenses.
Ahola misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Motts counter with a right hand.
Motts moves away from the strike by Ahola.
Ahola misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Motts misses.
Motts takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jarkko Ahola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Motts smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Motts might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ahola stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Motts looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Motts steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahola.
Motts avoids the body shot from Ahola.
Motts throwing a counter right hand but Ahola manages to avoid it.
Ahola misses with a looping left.
Motts displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ahola throws out the jab.
Ahola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Motts moves away.
Ahola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Motts manages to avoid it.
Ahola walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That has opened up Jarkko Ahola's cut even more.
Ahola cracks Motts with a good jab.
Ahola tries to clinch but Motts is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Motts on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ahola misses with a hook.
Motts wants to clinch up but Ahola keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahola throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Motts on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ahola throws an off balance right hand
and Motts counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Motts throws a lazy right hand but Ahola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Motts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ahola misses with a wild body shot.
Motts blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Motts on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ahola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Motts moves away.
Ahola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ahola wants to counter the offense by Motts and move into the clinch position.
A telegraphed right hand from Ahola misses the target.
Motts is looking to counter punch.
Ahola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Motts.
Ahola swats away the attempt to clinch by Motts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahola misses with a hook. Motts ducked under it nicely.
Ahola lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ahola ducks under a wild hook from Motts.
Ahola catches Motts with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Motts lands with an overhand left.
A telegraphed right hand from Motts misses the target.
Ahola lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Motts lands a nice hook to Ahola's body. Ahola takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ahola looks to land a left hand but Motts moved out of range nicely.
Motts lands a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jarkko Ahola will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jarkko Ahola'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!
Motts avoids the body shot from Ahola.
Ahola scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ahola scores with a shot to the body.
Ahola throws a shot to the body.
Ahola throws a body punch but Motts moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Motts misses its target.
Ahola connects with a single shot there.
Ahola moves into range and connects with a jab.
Motts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahola just misses with a punch to the body.
Motts misses with a hook. Ahola ducked under it nicely.
Motts throws a hook to the side of Ahola's head but Ahola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ahola lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Motts throws the left hand but Ahola avoids the punch easily.
Ahola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Motts throws out the jab.
Motts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ahola throws the left hand but Motts avoids the punch easily.
Ahola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Motts misses the target.
Motts connects with a right hand. Ahola shakes it off.
Ahola misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ahola takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Motts takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ahola circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ahola wants to counter the offense by Motts and move into the clinch position.
A jab lands there for Motts.
Ahola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ahola looks to throw the jab but Motts is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Motts misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahola connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ahola throws out a loose jab but Motts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahola works the jab nicely.
Ahola misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ahola misses with a wild body shot.
Motts slips a straight right by Ahola.
Gregory Motts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ahola throws a looping overhand right but Motts ducks down to avoid it.
Motts scores with a nice head shot.
Ahola gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ahola throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Motts on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Motts.
An attempted straight right counter from Motts misses the target.
Ahola slips a straight right by Motts.
Ahola throws a shot from downtown. Motts moves away and avoids it.
Ahola stuns Motts with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ahola scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Motts defending well as Ahola loads up on a big left hand.
Motts appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Motts ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jarkko Ahola is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Motts takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Motts keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The cut above Jarkko Ahola's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A big left from Ahola misses.
Motts tries to clinch but Ahola is having none of it.
Motts sets himself, and Ahola steps forward looking for the clinch! Motts avoids it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Motts throws a hook but Ahola blocks it.
Motts ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Motts is looking to counter punch.
Ahola misses with a body shot.
Motts swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Motts misses with a body shot.
Motts misses with a left hand
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Ahola moves into the clinch.
Motts misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Motts fails to land.
Ahola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Motts misses with a body punch.
Motts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ahola's elbow.
Motts lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Motts throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jarkko Ahola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ahola 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarkko Ahola!
Jarkko Ahola thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Larsen (ranked 587 p4p, 745 weight class) and Darian Cruz (ranked 85 p4p, 105 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 2, fighting out of London, Magnus Larsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darian Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz closes the distance and clinches up with Larsen, looking for a takedown. Cruz pushes Larsen against the cage but Larsen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cruz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Larsen swivels and escapes.
Cruz shoots and misses
and Larsen counters with a left to the body.
Magnus Larsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darian Cruz.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Larsen shows good takedown defense.
As Cruz looks to move away, Larsen throws a big counter combo but Cruz just gets out of the way.
Cruz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Larsen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cruz somewhat.
Good shot there by Larsen.
Cruz shoots and misses
and Larsen counters with a left and a right that stings Cruz.
Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown. Larsen tries to sprawl out of it but Cruz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Larsen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cruz shoots in and drives through. Larsen sprawls well.
Larsen throwing a counter right hand but Cruz manages to avoid it.
Larsen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cruz.
Cruz has his takedown stuffed
and Larsen counters with a body kick that stops Cruz in his tracks momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsen scores with a spinning back kick!
Cruz looks winded!
Larsen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Larsen lands with a nice body punch.
Larsen throws an overhand right that drops Cruz like a sack of potatoes! Larsen dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Magnus Larsen!
A very excited looking Magnus Larsen 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 Royal Halsti (ranked 193 p4p, 334 weight class) and Dylan Peterson (ranked 35 p4p, 51 weight class). Dylan Peterson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Royal Halsti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dylan Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Halsti.
Halsti throws a good cross that connects.
Peterson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halsti.
Peterson scores with a shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Halsti.
We've been informed that Peterson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Peterson misses with a hook. Halsti ducked under it nicely.
Halsti swinging wildly here.
Peterson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Halsti blocks a jab.
Halsti takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Peterson misses with a straight right.
Halsti with a hook.
Peterson looks to throw the jab but Halsti is out of range.
Halsti fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Peterson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Halsti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Peterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Halsti.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peterson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Halsti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Halsti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Peterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Halsti.
Peterson avoids the head kick by Halsti.
Halsti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peterson.
Halsti missing with a left hand there. Peterson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halsti lands a nice shot that snaps Peterson's head back.
Peterson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Halsti.
Peterson misses the shot to the body.
Halsti fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Peterson is out of range.
Halsti tries to work over Peterson's front leg with a kick but Peterson checks it.
Peterson thuds a left hand into Halsti's body.
Peterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Peterson lands a really nice looking cross but Halsti seems unphased.
Peterson walks into a jab.
Peterson misses with a hook.
Halsti lands a jab to the head.
A low kick lands for Halsti.
Halsti throws a leg kick that is checked
so Peterson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peterson lands a couple of elbows.
Halsti is trying to control the position but Peterson postures up.
Peterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Halsti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peterson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Peterson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Peterson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Halsti looking for a sweep. Not yet Halsti, not yet.
Peterson tries to free his leg and advance position but Halsti is retaining full guard.
Peterson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Peterson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Peterson throws an elbow that misses. Halsti uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Peterson's guard. Nice move by Halsti!
Peterson trying to keep a closed guard but Halsti is proving a slippery customer.
Peterson is pulling down on Halsti's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Halsti is refusing to be controlled, as Peterson sits in half guard.
Halsti regains full guard. Nicely done.
Peterson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Peterson throwing strikes but missing.
Peterson throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Peterson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Halsti seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Peterson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Peterson postures up in Halsti's guard and throws a big left but Halsti blocks it.
Peterson throws an elbow that misses. Halsti uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Peterson's guard. Nice move by Halsti!
Peterson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Halsti manages to get himself to full guard.
Peterson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dylan Peterson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Halsti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab from Peterson.
Peterson fails with a takedown attempt.
Halsti just misses with a punch to the body.
Halsti throws a body punch but Peterson moves out of range.
Halsti scores with the left hand. Peterson knows he should have avoided that one.
Halsti throws out a leg kick but Peterson moves out of range and Halsti only half commits.
Peterson walks into a left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Halsti misses the target.
Halsti lunges at Peterson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Peterson's hand.
Halsti misses with a lunging right hand
and Peterson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Halsti won't be happy with that.
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!
Peterson working the ground and pound but Halsti is defending the strikes.
Peterson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Halsti regains half guard there - taking advantage of Peterson's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Peterson is looking to advance position but Halsti won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Halsti to regain full guard.
Halsti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Peterson throws a strike but Halsti rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Peterson wants to sweep here but Halsti controlling him for the moment.
Peterson working a defensive guard here.
Halsti stopping the sweep attempt from Peterson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halsti trying to control the position from guard on top but Peterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halsti sitting in guard here, content to control.
Peterson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Halsti tries to free his leg and advance position but Peterson is retaining full guard.
Peterson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Peterson trying to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson keeping moving, preventing Halsti from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Halsti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Peterson looks for a takedown but Halsti sprawls well.
Peterson looks to land a right hand but Halsti moved out of range.
Peterson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Halsti momentarily.
Halsti misses with a straight right.
Halsti throws a low kick but Peterson avoids it.
Peterson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Halsti on the side of the head.
Halsti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A combination from Halsti does no damage.
Halsti looks to land a left hand but Peterson moved out of range nicely.
Halsti staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halsti throws a quick inside leg kick.
Royal Halsti is winning the standup battle so far.
Peterson dodges the punch combination from Halsti.
Halsti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Peterson.
Peterson scores with a nice head shot.
Peterson shoots in and drives through. Halsti sprawls well.
Royal Halsti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Peterson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch but Halsti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Peterson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Peterson throws a hook to the side of Halsti's head but Halsti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A decent looking cross lands there for Peterson.
Halsti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Royal Halsti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halsti just misses with a punch to the body.
A left lands for Peterson.
Peterson throws a big shot that misses.
Peterson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Halsti under the eye.
Royal Halsti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Peterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halsti manages to avoid it.
Halsti throws a jab when Peterson was well out of range.
Peterson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Peterson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Halsti. Halsti obviously looking to wear him down.
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 Royal Halsti will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
The fighters circle momentarily. Halsti darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Peterson slips a jab from Halsti.
Halsti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Peterson.
Peterson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Peterson fails with a takedown attempt.
Halsti misses with a two punch combination.
A punch lands to the side of Halsti 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Peterson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Halsti.
Peterson with the counter takedown but Halsti avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Peterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Peterson misses with an uppercut
and Halsti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Peterson throws the left hand but Halsti avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halsti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Peterson.
Halsti fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Peterson is out of range.
Peterson with the counter takedown but Halsti avoids it easily.
Halsti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Halsti there as he acknowledges the shot.
Peterson throws a big shot that misses.
Halsti connects with a right hand. Peterson shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peterson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Halsti. Halsti obviously looking to wear him down.
Peterson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halsti throws a head kick that misses.
Peterson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Halsti has time to react.
Peterson shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Halsti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Peterson throws a poor cross that misses
and Halsti makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Peterson throws a looping overhand right but Halsti ducks down to avoid it.
Peterson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Halsti wants to land a leg kick but Peterson is out of range.
Peterson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Peterson 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.
Peterson throws a jab when Halsti was well out of range.
Halsti takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Peterson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Halsti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Halsti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Peterson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Halsti.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peterson throws a hook to the side of Halsti's head but Halsti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice leg kick lands there from Halsti.
Peterson checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Peterson. Those never looked like landing.
Halsti connects with the punch.
Halsti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Halsti connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Peterson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Halsti smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Peterson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Halsti.
Peterson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Halsti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Peterson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Halsti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peterson manages to avoid it.
Peterson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Peterson with the counter takedown but Halsti avoids it easily.
Peterson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Peterson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Halsti. Halsti circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Halsti lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Halsti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Halsti tried to score with a low kick but Peterson checks it.
A jab from Halsti does it's job there.
Peterson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Peterson lunges at Halsti with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Halsti's hand.
Halsti is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Halsti.
Peterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Halsti moves away.
Peterson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Peterson misses with a wild body shot.
Peterson throws a good cross that connects.
Halsti moves into range and connects with a jab.
Peterson misses with a straight left.
Halsti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Peterson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Halsti.
And Peterson tries to counter it with a takedown but Halsti pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Peterson misses with a wild body shot.
Halsti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Peterson throws out the jab.
Peterson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Halsti as he avoids it easily.
Royal Halsti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Peterson.
Peterson just misses with a punch to the body.
Halsti throwing a counter right hand but Peterson manages to avoid it.
Halsti looks to throw the jab but Peterson is out of range.
Halsti connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Halsti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peterson lands a slapping body shot.
Peterson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Halsti moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson 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.
Peterson landing some decent shots from guard.
Peterson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Peterson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Peterson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Halsti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dylan Peterson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Peterson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halsti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Halsti manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Peterson manages to get himself to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Royal Halsti showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Halsti 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Royal Halsti!
A relieved looking Royal Halsti 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nuufo Seanoa (ranked 168 p4p, 230 weight class) and Thom Tharrier (ranked 10 p4p, 14 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nuufo Seanoa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 38 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thom Tharrier!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Seanoa - that will leave a mark!
Tharrier feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Seanoas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
It looks like Nuufo Seanoa has been cut.
Tharrier misses with a shot to the body
and Seanoa counters by clinching up.
Tharrier misses with a punch on the inside.
Tharrier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Seanoa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've been informed that Tharrier has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seanoa.
A short left from Seanoa.
Tharrier is working Seanoa over against the cage.
Seanoa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tharrier.
Tharrier tries a body shot but Seanoa blocks it.
Seanoa is looking for a takedown.
Seanoa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Seanoa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seanoa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seanoa lands an uppercut.
A short left from Seanoa.
Tharrier blocks an uppercut.
Tharrier tries to throw a body punch but Seanoa avoids it by throwing Tharrier back against the cage.
Tharrier tries to work over Seanoa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tharrier struggles to land a body shot inside as Seanoa controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seanoa.
Seanoa presses Tharrier against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tharrier looks winded!
Come on Seanoa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tharrier working aggressively here.
Tharrier throws a head punch that misses.
Seanoa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tharrier backwards.
Seanoa is struggling to control the position.
Seanoa lands an uppercut.
Seanoa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tharrier is defending well.
Tharrier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tharrier lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tharrier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tharrier blocking some punches.
Tharrier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Seanoa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Seanoa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Seanoa scores with a shot to the side of Tharrier's head.
Seanoa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tharrier up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seanoa jumps guard but Tharrier turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nuufo Seanoa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tharrier misses with a punch on the inside.
Seanoa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good body shot from Seanoa.
Seanoa lands with a light punch inside.
Seanoa jumps into guard, dragging Tharrier to the mat.
Seanoa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Seanoa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tharrier defends it easily.
Tharrier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Seanoa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Seanoa is on top in guard.
Seanoa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seanoa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Seanoa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Seanoa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tharrier sees it coming and defends easily.
Tharrier actively working from the bottom here.
Tharrier keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tharrier looking for a kimura from the bottom but Seanoa passes into side control!
Sloppy strikes there by Seanoa.
Seanoa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Seanoa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Seanoa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tharrier, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tharrier takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Tharrier is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Tharrier really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Seanoa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Seanoa misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Tharrier tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Seanoa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Seanoa looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tharrier is avoiding damage well.
Seanoa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Seanoa creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
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!
Seanoa is trying to get an arm triangle but Tharrier is defending well.
Tharrier tries to improve position but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nuufo Seanoa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nuufo Seanoa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tharrier misses with a jab to the body
and Seanoa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Seanoa closes the distance and clinches up with Tharrier, looking for a takedown. Seanoa pushes Tharrier against the cage but Tharrier circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tharrier appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jab by Seanoa.
Seanoa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tharrier follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Tharrier swings for the body but Seanoa moves out of range.
As Tharrier looks to move away, Seanoa throws a big counter combo but Tharrier just gets out of the way.
Tharrier misses with a lunging right hand
and Seanoa counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seanoa lunges at Tharrier with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tharrier's hand.
Tharrier takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tharrier throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Seanoa.
Seanoa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Seanoa tries to close the distance and clinch but Tharrier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Tharrier misses the target.
Tharrier loads up on a big right hand but Seanoa slips the punch.
Seanoa blocks a low kick nicely.
Seanoa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tharrier misses with a right hand
letting Seanoa counter with a right hand.
It looks like Thom Tharrier has been cut.
Seanoa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Seanoa shoots in looking for a takedown. Tharrier tries to sprawl out of it but Seanoa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tharrier 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.
The crowd cheers as Seanoa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tharrier doesn't seem phased though.
Seanoa throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tharrier is breathing heavily.
Tharrier throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Seanoa counters with a nice leg kick.
Seanoa is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Seanoa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tharrier defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nuufo Seanoa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tharrier gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Seanoa to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Seanoa advances position into side control!
Tharrier is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seanoa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tharrier has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tharrier tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Seanoa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Seanoa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Seanoa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tharrier tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tharrier is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Seanoa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Seanoa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tharrier has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nuufo Seanoa dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Seanoa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Seanoa scores with a hook to the body. Tharrier takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Seanoa wants to clinch up but Tharrier keeps it at a distance.
Tharrier lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Seanoa fails with the takedown.
Tharrier only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Seanoa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tharrier can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seanoa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tharrier counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tharrier misses with a leg kick
and Seanoa counters with a body kick that stops Tharrier in his tracks momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tharrier. Seanoa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tharrier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Seanoa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tharrier cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tharrier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seanoa moves away.
The crowd cheers as Seanoa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tharrier doesn't seem phased though.
Seanoa throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Seanoa looks to land a body kick but Tharrier moved away.
Tharrier only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tharrier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Seanoa works Tharrier's body with a nice hook.
Seanoa shoots in for a takedown but Tharrier shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nuufo Seanoa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seanoa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Seanoa is trying to drag Tharrier to the mat but Tharrier just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tharrier misses with a body punch.
Seanoa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Seanoa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seanoa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Seanoa swings wildly with an uppercut but Tharrier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seanoa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seanoa works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Seanoa pushing down on Tharrier's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tharrier looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Seanoa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Seanoa 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.
Seanoa works his foot free and advances to mount.
Seanoa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Seanoa lands a big shot there that rocks Tharrier but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tharrier is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Seanoa has control of Tharrier's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Tharrier regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Seanoa looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Nuufo Seanoa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
Seanoa has control of Tharrier's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Tharrier regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Seanoa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tharrier is looking to escape.
Thom Tharrier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tharrier working to try and regain half guard.
Seanoa lands with some strikes.
Tharrier is desperately trying to improve his position but Seanoa has a good base and remains in mount.
Seanoa is working for a guillotine from mount but Tharrier frees his head quite easily.
Seanoa wants to finish this one by submission but Tharrier is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Seanoa.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nuufo Seanoa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Seanoa has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nuufo Seanoa!
Nuufo Seanoa thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladamir Fedetenko (ranked 62 p4p, 254 weight class) and Antti Railio (ranked 4 p4p, 12 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vladamir Fedetenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Railio!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Fedetenko.
Fedetenko slips under a jab from Railio.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Fedetenko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Railio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fedetenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Railio is just out of range.
Railio misses with an uppercut
and Fedetenko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fedetenko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Railio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fedetenko, as that shot connected.
It looks like Antti Railio has been cut.
Fedetenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Railio is just out of range.
A nice side step and Railio releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fedetenko throws a right hand that misses
and Railio counters with a straight right hand.
Fedetenko moves away from the strike by Railio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Railio misses the jab.
Railio misses with a right hand
and Fedetenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fedetenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Fedetenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fedetenko misses with a shot to the body
and Railio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fedetenko lands a slapping body shot.
Railio misses with a right hand
and Fedetenko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Railio misses with a left hand
and Fedetenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Railio throws a jab but it's blocked by Fedetenko.
Fedetenko misses with a straight right.
Fedetenko throws an off balance right hand
and Railio counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fedetenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Railio moves away.
Railio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Railio misses the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fedetenko moves out of range as Railio strikes.
Fedetenko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Railio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Railio lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedetenko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Decent striking displayed by Fedetenko there.
Railio takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fedetenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fedetenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fedetenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Railio is just out of range.
Railio appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Railio throws an off balance right hand
and Fedetenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That has opened up Antti Railio's cut even more.
Fedetenko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedetenko misses with a body punch
and Railio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fedetenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fedetenko slips a jab from Railio.
Fedetenko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fedetenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Railio.
Decent striking displayed by Fedetenko there.
Railio lands with a cross.
Railio throws a shot from downtown. Fedetenko moves away and avoids it.
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 Vladamir Fedetenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Antti Railio's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Railio slips under a jab.
Fedetenko ducks under a wild hook from Railio.
Railio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fedetenko seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Railio. Fedetenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fedetenko tries to counter by clinching up but Railio breaks away and moves out of range.
Railio throws a sloppy body shot
and Fedetenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Railio connects with a body shot that sends Fedetenko's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedetenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Fedetenko appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Railio swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Fedetenko counter with a right hand.
Fedetenko scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Railio moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Fedetenko.
Fedetenko wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Railio 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.
Railio lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fedetenko scores with a shot to the body.
Railio looks to score with a jab to the body but Fedetenko is just out of range.
Railio misses with a hook.
Fedetenko seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Railio throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Railio misses the target.
Fedetenko looks to land a right hand but Railio moved out of range.
Fedetenko lands a jab to the nose.
Fedetenko throws a jab when Railio was well out of range.
Fedetenko misses with a right hand
and Railio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Railio with a nice cross.
A slow jab from Railio misses its intended target.
Railio misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Fedetenko misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Fedetenko. That snapped Railio's head back.
The cut above Antti Railio's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fedetenko cracks Railio with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Fedetenko has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Railio to stand back up!
 Railio is rocked!
Fedetenko throws a shot to the body.
Fedetenko jabs at Railio's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fedetenko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Railio in his tracks.
Railio swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fedetenko counters with a nice body shot.
Railio is breathing heavily.
Fedetenko scores with a hook to the body. Railio takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fedetenko circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Railio to the canvas! Railio doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Fedetenko keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladamir Fedetenko!
During a confident post fight interview, Vladamir Fedetenko thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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