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HFC 80: 2nd round PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mawunyo Kato (ranked 6063 p4p, 6245 weight class) and Haki Ngata (ranked 228 p4p, 235 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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285
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mawunyo Kato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Haki Ngata!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ngata shoots in looking for a takedown. Kato tries to sprawl out of it but Ngata keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kato manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kato throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ngata slips under a jab.
We've been told by Kato's head coaches at Zombie MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ngata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kato was well out of range. Poor timing from Ngata.
Kato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ngata's coach down at Primal Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ngata's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ngata gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kato throws a punch but it's blocked by Ngata.
Kato throws a head punch that misses.
Kato could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ngata jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kato walks away with a smile on his face. Ngata gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngata throws a low kick but Kato avoids it.
A big left from Kato misses.
Kato tries to keep at a distance but Ngata has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ngata stalling against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kato tries a body shot but Ngata blocks it.
Kato misses with the head strike.
Kato lands with a left to the head.
Ngata blocks a body shot from Kato.
Kato working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kato.
Ngata breaks the clinch.
Kato throws a lazy right hand but Ngata sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kato loads up on a big right hand but Ngata slips the punch.
Ngata darts in looking for a takedown but Kato gets double underhooks and turns Ngata into the cage.
Mawunyo Kato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haki Ngata.
Ngata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kato.
Ngata tries to land a front kick but Kato steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ngata.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ngata misses with the combination.
A little feinted left hand from Kato on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mawunyo Kato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kato bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ngata's head.
 It looks like Haki Ngata has been cut.
Ngata throws a series of punches but Kato avoids them all with ease.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ngata.
Ngata closes the distance and pushes Kato back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kato lands with a light punch inside.
Ngata blocks an uppercut.
Kato misses with the head strike.
Ngata has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kato uses from the top position.
Ngata is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ngata had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kato defends it easily.
Kato trying to control but Ngata is working from the bottom.
Kato being controlled here momentarily.
Kato prevents Ngata from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kato pushing down on Ngata's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ngata is trying to stand.
Ngata keeping hold of Kato's head, controlling as best he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ngata looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ngata gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
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 Mawunyo Kato will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Haki Ngata's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ngata dives in and grabs Kato's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kato pushes down on Ngata's head and hops out.
It looked like Kato wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ngata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kato.
Kato misses the shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Ngata. Those never looked like landing.
Kato scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ngata doesn't seem bothered though.
Some wild striking there from Ngata.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ngata.
Kato throwing a counter right hand but Ngata manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ngata manages to avoid it.
Ngata tries for a takedown but Kato sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mawunyo Kato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haki Ngata.
Ngata clinches with his opponent.
Ngata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kato working aggressively here.
Ngata is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ngata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ngata looks to score with a jab to the body but Kato is just out of range.
Kato throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ngata sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kato misses with a looping left.
Kato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ngata now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kato loads up on a big right hand but Ngata slips the punch.
Kato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kato throws an overhand right that lands on Ngata's shoulder, as Ngata tries to avoid the shot.
Kato swings widly with a right hand
and Ngata counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
 It looks like Mawunyo Kato has been cut.
Kato throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kato fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ngata, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kato fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kato struggles to land a body shot inside as Ngata controls his hands.
Ngata drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kato gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kato swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ngata drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kato pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kato thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ngata let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ngata is defended easily by Kato.
Ngata changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kato tries to avoid it but Ngata manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kato to the ground. Kato escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It looked like Kato wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Kato misses.
Ngata keeps the fight on the outside.
Ngata let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ngata throws a head kick but Kato moves out of range.
Kato tries to close the distance and clinch but Ngata swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ngata fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kato, pushing him back against the cage.
Kato scores with a shoulder strike.
Kato struggles to land a body shot inside as Ngata controls his hands.
Ngata blocks a body shot from Kato.
Ngata breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ngata has closed the distance and engaged Kato in a clinch.
Ngata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kato prevents the takedown attempt.
Kato tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kato.
Ngata wants to take the fight to the mat but Kato manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ngata tries to pull guard but Kato won't allow it.
Kato is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ngata can do to turn this around?
Kato swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ngata stalls.
Kato gets underhooks to prevent Ngata's takedown attempt.
Kato throws a punch but it's blocked by Ngata.
Ngata gets through Kato's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ngata decides to pull guard.
Ngata looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ngata 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mawunyo Kato dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ngata looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kato cracks Ngata with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ngata dives in for a single leg takedown but Kato sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice sprawl there from Kato as Ngata shoots in.
Mawunyo Kato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haki Ngata.
Kato scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Kato.
Ngata defending well as Kato loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngata rushes Kato and presses him up against the cage.
Kato misses with a body punch.
Ngata lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kato or not.
Ngata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ngata - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ngata blocks a body shot from Kato.
Kato can't find room to land a body shot as Ngata controls the action.
Kato tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ngata misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kato.
Ngata tries to pull guard but Kato forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kato managing to block the knees to the body from Ngata.
A left hand lands to the body for Kato.
Ngata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ngata misses with a takedown
and Kato counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ngata closes the distance and clinches.
Ngata's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kato stuffs the takedown.
Kato is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ngata fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It looked like Kato wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ngata takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ngata misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ngata has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ngata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kato misses with a punch to the body.
Kato tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ngata jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kato walks away with a smile on his face. Ngata gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kato cracks Ngata with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ngata doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kato connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kato stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ngata fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kato throws a shot from downtown. Ngata moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kato darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kato moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ngata gets a clinch.
Kato misses with a punch on the inside.
Ngata prevents a body shot from Kato.
Ngata has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kato is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ngata presses Kato against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ngata breaks from the clinch.
Ngata throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kato's waist but Kato gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ngata off to one side.
Kato is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ngata is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kato's half guard.
Ngata not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haki Ngata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mawunyo Kato is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ngata is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mawunyo Kato showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kato, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mawunyo Kato!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Travon Burroughs (ranked 5972 p4p, 5936 weight class) and Mo Money Einstein (ranked 225 p4p, 222 weight class). Mo Money Einstein is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Travon Burroughs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mo Money Einstein !
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Einstein tries to keep at a distance but Burroughs has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Burroughs has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Burroughs misses with a punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Einstein blocks a body shot from Burroughs.
Einstein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burroughs stalling in the clinch but Einstein improves position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Burroughs - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Einstein prevents a body shot from Burroughs.
Einstein stalling.
Burroughs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Einstein digs a right hand underneath Burroughs's ribcage. Burroughs let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs misses with a punch to the body.
Burroughs stalling.
Einstein gets underhooks to prevent Burroughs's takedown attempt.
Burroughs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Einstein .
Burroughs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Einstein .
Burroughs wants to stall.
Burroughs tries to work over Einstein 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Einstein has Burroughs pressed against the cage.
Einstein is pushing Burroughs up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Burroughs misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Einstein .
Einstein lands a nice uppercut.
Burroughs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Einstein blocks an uppercut.
Einstein lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Einstein just leaning against Burroughs, taking a breather.
Burroughs misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burroughs is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Einstein .
Einstein taking a breather.
Burroughs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burroughs misses with the head strike.
Einstein is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Einstein prevents a body shot from Burroughs.
Burroughs tries to work over Einstein 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Einstein is leaning against Burroughs and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Burroughs misses with a punch to the body.
Burroughs wants to stall.
Einstein stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Einstein throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Burroughs is breathing heavily.
Einstein manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Einstein prevents a body shot from Burroughs.
Burroughs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burroughs takes a shot to the head.
Burroughs tries to throw a body punch but Einstein avoids it by throwing Burroughs back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Einstein .
Burroughs tries to throw a body punch but Einstein avoids it by throwing Burroughs back against the cage.
Einstein has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Burroughs seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Einstein can turn it around.
Einstein lands a shot to the body.
The referee calls for Einstein to work.
Einstein is struggling to control the position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Einstein .
Burroughs is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Burroughs letting Einstein take a breather here.
Einstein lands a left hand that snaps the head of Burroughs backwards.
Burroughs blocks a body shot from Einstein .
A left hand lands to the body for Einstein .
Einstein is pushing Burroughs up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burroughs is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Einstein stalling in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mo Money Einstein dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Einstein throws a series of punches but Burroughs avoids them all with ease.
Einstein misses with the combination.
Einstein misses with a wild body shot.
Burroughs throws out a loose jab but Einstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Einstein moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Einstein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Einstein misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Einstein shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Burroughs eats them both and turns towards Einstein to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Burroughs could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Einstein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burroughs.
Einstein misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burroughs changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Einstein tries to clinch but Burroughs moves away
and Burroughs counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Burroughs prevents Einstein from standing back up.
Einstein is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Burroughs working over Einstein with some ground and pound. Einstein looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Einstein moves into full guard.
Burroughs is looking to work some ground and pound but Einstein has wrist control.
Einstein not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burroughs throwing strikes but missing.
Burroughs has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Burroughs throwing strikes but missing.
Burroughs throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burroughs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Burroughs with a flurry of punches that miss.
Burroughs won't allow Einstein to sweep him here.
Burroughs with a nice head shot there.
Einstein is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burroughs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Einstein can do anything to dispel that myth.
Einstein is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Burroughs throws an elbow that misses. Einstein uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Burroughs's guard. Nice move by Einstein !
Burroughs is controlling Einstein 's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Einstein won't allow Burroughs to sweep him here.
Burroughs has his hands on Einstein 's head, controlling the position.
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Einstein from controlling successfully.
Burroughs is adopting a defensive guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Burroughs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Burroughs throws a hook but Einstein avoids it easily.
Einstein lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Travon Burroughs has been cut.
Burroughs misses with an uppercut. Einstein saw that one coming.
Einstein connects with a right hand. Burroughs shakes it off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Einstein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burroughs.
Burroughs takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Einstein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mo Money Einstein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Travon Burroughs'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. This is the final round!
Einstein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Einstein looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Burroughs throws a big shot that misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Burroughs being controlled against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Einstein .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs throws a punch but it's blocked by Einstein .
Burroughs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Einstein blocks a body shot from Burroughs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burroughs is struggling to control the position.
Burroughs tries a body shot but Einstein blocks it.
Burroughs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burroughs trying to stall but Einstein improves his position.
Burroughs throws a punch but it's blocked by Einstein .
Burroughs stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Einstein blocks a body shot from Burroughs.
Burroughs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Einstein 's elbow.
Burroughs misses with a body punch.
Einstein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mo Money Einstein seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Einstein prevents a body shot from Burroughs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Burroughs is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Einstein is defending well.
Einstein lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Burroughs or not.
Burroughs looking to slow down the pace here.
Burroughs looking to slow down the pace here.
Burroughs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burroughs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Einstein 's elbow.
Burroughs has a couple of punches blocked by Einstein .
Burroughs is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Einstein 's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Burroughs is trying to stall.
Einstein displaying some good clinch control by pressing Burroughs up against the cage.
Einstein scores with a shot to the side of Burroughs's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Einstein blocks an uppercut.
Einstein taking a breather.
Burroughs throws a punch but it's blocked by Einstein .
Einstein prevents a body shot from Burroughs.
Einstein blocking some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Einstein .
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Burroughs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Einstein lands a shot to the body.
Einstein throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Burroughss head.
Burroughs letting Einstein take a breather here.
Burroughs misses with some punches.
Travon Burroughs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Einstein scores with a hook to the body.
Einstein scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Einstein is struggling to control the position.
A short body shot lands from Einstein as the two fighters clinch.
Einstein effectively controlling the action here.
Einstein dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Burroughs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burroughs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Einstein lands a body shot.
Burroughs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Einstein stalls.
Mo Money Einstein is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mo Money Einstein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Einstein 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mo Money Einstein !
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerald Sligotheroux (ranked 5942 p4p, 5969 weight class) and Teddy Benson (ranked 223 p4p, 224 weight class). Gerald Sligotheroux has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gerald Sligotheroux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Teddy Benson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Benson wants to clinch up but Sligotheroux keeps it at a distance.
Sligotheroux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Benson tries to clinch but Sligotheroux is having none of it.
Benson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sligotheroux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benson manages to avoid it.
Benson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sligotheroux waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benson.
Sligotheroux throws a body punch but Benson moves out of range.
Benson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sligotheroux paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sligotheroux works the jab nicely.
Benson misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sligotheroux lands a slapping body shot.
Benson clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sligotheroux lands a right hand that snaps the head of Benson backwards.
Benson is pushing Sligotheroux up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sligotheroux blocks an uppercut.
Sligotheroux stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Benson is working Sligotheroux over against the cage.
Benson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Benson tries to work over Sligotheroux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
I was talking to Sligotheroux's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Benson pushes Sligotheroux back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The referee calls for Benson to work.
Benson misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sligotheroux blocks an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Benson.
Benson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Benson misses with a punch on the inside.
Benson tries to work over Sligotheroux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Benson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Benson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sligotheroux pushes Benson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Benson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benson.
Benson throws a head punch that misses.
Benson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Benson.
Benson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sligotheroux.
Benson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sligotheroux avoiding damage.
Sligotheroux prevents a body shot from Benson.
Sligotheroux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Benson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Benson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
It looks like Gerald Sligotheroux has been cut.
Sligotheroux has a couple of punches blocked by Benson.
Benson tries to throw a body punch but Sligotheroux avoids it by throwing Benson back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Benson.
Benson stalling.
Benson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sligotheroux backwards.
Benson has a couple of punches blocked by Sligotheroux.
Benson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sligotheroux working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sligotheroux has a couple of punches blocked by Benson.
Benson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benson stalls.
Benson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sligotheroux backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Teddy Benson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gerald Sligotheroux's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Benson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
No joy there for Benson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Benson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Benson, as that shot connected.
Benson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sligotheroux manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Benson wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sligotheroux.
Benson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Benson cracks a nice hook into Sligotheroux's ribs.
Sligotheroux just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benson looks to throw the jab but Sligotheroux is out of range.
Benson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sligotheroux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benson misses with a double jab
and Sligotheroux counters with a stiff right hand.
Benson scores with a jab to the head.
Sligotheroux misses the shot to the body.
Sligotheroux is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sligotheroux scores with a hook.
Sligotheroux connects with a jab.
Sligotheroux misses with a wild body shot.
Sligotheroux avoids the body shot from Benson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sligotheroux manages to avoid it.
Benson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sligotheroux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sligotheroux circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sligotheroux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sligotheroux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benson.
Benson looks to score with a jab to the body but Sligotheroux is just out of range.
Sligotheroux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benson.
Sligotheroux was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Benson throws a jab when Sligotheroux was well out of range.
Benson tries to close the distance and clinch but Sligotheroux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sligotheroux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sligotheroux lands the left hand.
Benson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sligotheroux was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sligotheroux throws out a loose jab but Benson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sligotheroux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benson.
Benson tries to counter with a clinch but Sligotheroux shakes him off and moves away.
Sligotheroux lands a jab to the head.
Benson tries to close the distance and clinch but Sligotheroux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sligotheroux went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Benson is looking to clinch but Sligotheroux is avoiding it.
Benson looks to score with a jab to the body but Sligotheroux is just out of range.
Sligotheroux lands a really nice looking cross but Benson seems unphased.
Benson moves to clinch but Sligotheroux breaks away
and Benson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sligotheroux throws a big shot that misses.
Benson tries to counter with a clinch but Sligotheroux shakes him off and moves away.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Benson 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.
Benson misses with a wild body shot.
Benson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sligotheroux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No joy there for Benson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sligotheroux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Benson.
Benson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sligotheroux rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sligotheroux was well out of range. Poor timing from Benson.
Sligotheroux paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Benson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sligotheroux manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sligotheroux avoids the body shot from Benson.
It looked like Sligotheroux wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Benson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sligotheroux misses with a series of wild punches.
Benson tries to counter with a clinch but Sligotheroux shakes him off and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gerald Sligotheroux dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gerald Sligotheroux's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Sligotheroux scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sligotheroux is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sligotheroux loads up on a big right hand but Benson slips the punch.
Benson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sligotheroux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sligotheroux throws a body punch but Benson moves out of range.
Sligotheroux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benson manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sligotheroux scores with a punch to the head.
Sligotheroux scores with a nice head shot.
Sligotheroux cracks Benson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Benson tries to clinch but Sligotheroux moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sligotheroux.
Sligotheroux misses with a hook.
Benson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Benson avoids the body shot from Sligotheroux.
Sligotheroux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Sligotheroux.
Benson slips a jab and a cross from Sligotheroux.
Benson throws out a loose jab but Sligotheroux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sligotheroux with a jab.
Sligotheroux misses with a body shot.
Sligotheroux sets himself, and Benson steps forward looking for the clinch! Sligotheroux avoids it this time.
Benson missing with a left hand there. Sligotheroux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benson just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sligotheroux misses the jab.
Benson misses with a two punch combination.
Sligotheroux throws a body shot but no joy.
Sligotheroux throws a hook but Benson avoids it easily.
Sligotheroux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sligotheroux looks to score with a jab to the body but Benson is just out of range.
Sligotheroux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sligotheroux manages to avoid it.
Benson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sligotheroux.
A jab from Sligotheroux misses.
Benson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sligotheroux comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Benson misses with a two punch combination.
Benson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sligotheroux moves away.
Benson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sligotheroux swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sligotheroux avoids the body shot from Benson.
Nice uppercut lands for Sligotheroux. That snapped Benson's head back.
Sligotheroux misses with a double jab.
Sligotheroux misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sligotheroux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Benson can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benson throws a big shot that misses.
Benson lands a nice hook to Sligotheroux's body. Sligotheroux takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Benson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Sligotheroux wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sligotheroux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Benson misses with a body punch
enabling Sligotheroux to counter with a crisp jab.
Benson is looking to clinch.
Sligotheroux is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benson throws a sloppy body shot
letting Sligotheroux counter with a right hand.
Benson moves into range and clinches up with Sligotheroux.
A head punch on the inside from Benson fails to land.
Sligotheroux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Benson working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerald Sligotheroux showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sligotheroux 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerald Sligotheroux!
A relieved looking Gerald Sligotheroux 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 Dom Diego (ranked 6114 p4p, 5763 weight class) and Pippin Longstocking (ranked 232 p4p, 220 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dom Diego!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Pippin Longstocking!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Longstocking avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Longstocking connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Longstocking lands a right hook to the body.
Diego throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Longstocking throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Diego on the side of the head.
Diego scores with a crisp jab that stopped Longstocking in his tracks.
It looks like Pippin Longstocking has been cut.
Longstocking swinging wildly here.
Longstocking takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Diego fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Longstocking slips a jab from Diego.
Diego pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diego misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Diego misses the target.
Longstocking lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longstocking scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Dom Diego has been cut.
Longstocking lands a nice looking body shot.
Pippin Longstocking seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Longstocking bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diego takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Longstocking throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice straight punches there by Diego. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diego.
Longstocking connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Diego momentarily.
Diego throws a lazy right hand but Longstocking sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diego connects with a jab.
Longstocking bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Longstocking lands the left hand.
Longstocking bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Diego's head backwards.
Longstocking throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diego.
Diego throws the left hand but Longstocking avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diego looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Diego misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diego looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Longstocking staying out of range there.
Longstocking throws a counter combo.
Nice defenses there by Longstocking.
No joy there for Longstocking, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diego throws a shot from downtown. Longstocking moves away and avoids it.
Diego connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Longstocking out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dom Diego!
The defeated Pippin Longstocking had this to say: 'Thanks to all the fans. I had hoped the outcome to be different but hats off to my opponent. I’ll be back stronger.
Forza Bajen! π³π¬'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artemis Rhodes (ranked 4218 p4p, 4175 weight class) and Sandor Klegane (ranked 183 p4p, 182 weight class). Artemis Rhodes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Artemis Rhodes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sandor Klegane!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Rhodes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Klegane is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rhodes with a body shot.
Klegane moves away from the strike by Rhodes.
Klegane throws out a counter right but Rhodes avoids it with no problem.
Klegane connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rhodes. Rhodes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rhodes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rhodes throws a lazy uppercut
and Rhodes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Artemis Rhodes has been cut.
Rhodes lands with a nice combination. Klegane backs away looking to recover.
Rhodes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Klegane ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Artemis Rhodes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rhodes misses with an uppercut. Klegane saw that one coming.
Rhodes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhodes throws a shot from downtown. Klegane moves away and avoids it.
Klegane takes the fight into the clinch.
Klegane tries to work over Rhodes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Klegane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Klegane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Klegane scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhodes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Klegane misses with a punch to the body.
Rhodes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Klegane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Klegane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rhodes backwards.
Rhodes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rhodes.
Klegane working aggressively here.
Klegane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rhodess head.
Klegane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rhodes backwards.
Rhodes blocks an uppercut.
Klegane pushes Rhodes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Klegane lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klegane throws a punch but it's blocked by Rhodes.
Klegane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Klegane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Klegane lands with a light punch inside.
Klegane misses with the head strike.
Klegane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klegane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Klegane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Klegane working aggressively here.
Rhodes takes a shot to the head.
Klegane has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rhodes seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Klegane can turn it around.
Klegane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Klegane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Klegane creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Rhodes's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Rhodes drops to his knees and Klegane pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sandor Klegane!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Costa Yannou (ranked 4237 p4p, 4250 weight class) and Trevor Gully (ranked 184 p4p, 186 weight class). Gully is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by E G G (JUMBO GRADE A CARTON OF MELODY). Costa Yannou has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Costa Yannou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Trevor Gully!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gully throws a low kick, looking for Yannou's leg but Yannou calmly moves out of range.
Yannou half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gully misses with a body shot.
Gully takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A big left from Gully misses.
Yannou bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gully shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yannou is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Gully is tapping! Great win for Yannou!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Costa Yannou!
Costa Yannou thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vermin Supreme (ranked 4568 p4p, 3823 weight class) and Artem Ramazanov (ranked 196 p4p, 170 weight class). Ramazanov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. All The Things She Said - t.A.T.u kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Artem Ramazanov acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vermin Supreme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Artem Ramazanov!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Supreme misses.
Ramazanov scores with a nice right hand.
Ramazanov scores with a nice strike.
Ramazanov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Supreme takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ramazanov looks to land a body kick but Supreme moved away.
Supreme is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ramazanov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Supreme throws a hook but Ramazanov avoids it easily.
Supreme throws a right hand that Ramazanov ducks under and follows up with a left that Ramazanov also avoids with ease.
Ramazanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Supreme walks into a straight right hand from Ramazanov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Supreme takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ramazanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Supreme.
Ramazanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramazanov lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramazanov steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Supreme is out on his feet! Ramazanov sets himself and nearly takes Supreme's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Artem Ramazanov!
A relieved looking Artem Ramazanov 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lou Cabrazzi (ranked 3432 p4p, 3399 weight class) and Ronald McDonald (ranked 156 p4p, 153 weight class). Cabrazzi's entrance music is Falling Under Again by Buff Justice. A fine choice. Lou Cabrazzi has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Excellent 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lou Cabrazzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronald McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabrazzi stuns McDonald with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cabrazzi misses with a two punch combination.
McDonald flicks out a counter leg kick but Cabrazzi steps away.
Cabrazzi blocks a jab.
McDonald takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Cabrazzi misses.
McDonald scores with a head kick.
It looks like Lou Cabrazzi has been cut.
A slow jab from McDonald misses its intended target.
McDonald slips a straight right by Cabrazzi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Cabrazzi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've been told by Cabrazzi's head coaches at Rough House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cabrazzi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big right from Cabrazzi misses.
McDonald looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cabrazzi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McDonald looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
McDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDonald throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cabrazzi on the side of the head.
McDonald misses with a hook. Cabrazzi ducked under it nicely.
McDonald dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cabrazzi. That did some damage!
An inside leg kick lands from McDonald.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McDonald slips under a jab from Cabrazzi.
McDonald appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cabrazzi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonald manages to avoid it.
McDonald throws out a counter right but Cabrazzi avoids it with no problem.
A chopping leg kick lands by McDonald.
Cabrazzi throws a series of punches but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald throws out a counter right but Cabrazzi avoids it with no problem.
Cabrazzi throws a left and a right that both miss
and McDonald counters with a leg kick.
McDonald connects with an inside leg kick.
McDonald moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabrazzi misses with a wild combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from McDonald.
McDonald wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McDonald thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cabrazzi throws a big counter combination but McDonald scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McDonald changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Cabrazzi.
A jab from McDonald finds it's way through Cabrazzi's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cabrazzi moves away.
Cabrazzi throws the left hand but McDonald avoids the punch easily.
McDonald scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cabrazzi's hands.
Cabrazzi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
A swing and a miss from McDonald.
Cabrazzi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McDonald manages to circle out of the way.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cabrazzi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McDonald eats them both and turns towards Cabrazzi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Cabrazzi jabs McDonald to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald McDonald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lou Cabrazzi's cut.
That's time! Cabrazzi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cabrazzi misses with an uppercut. McDonald saw that one coming.
Lou Cabrazzi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cabrazzi lands with an overhand left.
McDonald throws a nice looking combination but Cabrazzi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cabrazzi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cabrazzi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cabrazzi throws a series of punches but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
Cabrazzi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrazzi works McDonald's body with a nice hook.
Cabrazzi looks to land a combination. McDonald sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lou Cabrazzi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cabrazzi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrazzi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDonald moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McDonald scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cabrazzi doesn't seem bothered though.
McDonald scoring well with a low kick there.
Cabrazzi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDonald.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Cabrazzi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
McDonald takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A swing and a miss from McDonald.
Jab, jab by Cabrazzi - just one landing.
Cabrazzi lands a lovely overhand right.
Cabrazzi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabrazzi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! McDonald tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Cabrazzi is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and McDonald buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves McDonald!! McDonald is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Cabrazzi throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lou Cabrazzi!
Lou Cabrazzi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Liber Lambart (ranked 422 p4p, 939 weight class) and Saurabh Pandeya (ranked 62 p4p, 134 weight class). Pandeya has chosen Clan In Da Front as his entrance music. Saurabh Pandeya has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Liber Lambart!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Saurabh Pandeya!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lambart slips a straight right by Pandeya.
Lambart throws the left hand but Pandeya avoids the punch easily.
Lambart lunges at Pandeya with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pandeya's hand.
A big right from Lambart misses.
Lambart looks to land a body kick but Pandeya moved away.
Lambart thuds a left hand into Pandeya's body.
A jab from Lambart misses.
We've been told by Lambart's head coaches at Black Swans that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lambart swings widly with a right hand
and Lambart takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A good leg kick by Pandeya.
Pandeya lands with a shot to the body.
Lambart throws a looping overhand right but Pandeya ducks down to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Pandeya blocks the leg kick.
Lambart slips a jab from Pandeya.
Pandeya misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pandeya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Liber Lambart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lambart throws a big shot that misses.
Pandeya looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lambart misses with a straight right.
Pandeya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lambart rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Pandeya counter with a right hand.
Pandeya thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Lambart wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lambart throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pandeya waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lambart.
Nice straight punches there by Lambart. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lambart.
Lambart throws a leg kick which misses Pandeya's front leg but catches the back leg as Pandeya tries to avoid it.
Lambart swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pandeya.
Lambart lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lambart misses with a kick to the body
and Pandeya counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lambart throws an overhand right that lands on Pandeya's shoulder, as Pandeya tries to avoid the shot.
Lambart takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lambart looks to throw the jab but Pandeya is out of range.
Pandeya looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pandeya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lambart.
Lambart blocks a jab.
Lambart was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pandeya chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lambart can pounce on him.
Pandeya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lambart.
Pandeya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lambart.
Pandeya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lambart moves away.
Pandeya throws a jab when Lambart was well out of range.
Lambart throws a big counter combination but Pandeya scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lambart tries to land a leg kick but Pandeya saw it coming and moves away.
Lambart looks to score with a jab to the body but Pandeya is just out of range.
Pandeya avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pandeya on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That kick from Pandeya tenderised Lambart's leg. Lambart is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pandeya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lambart moves away.
Pandeya rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Lambart to counter with a crisp jab.
Lambart throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pandeya.
Lambart lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lambart takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lambart throws out a leg kick but Pandeya moves out of range and Lambart only half commits.
Lambart misses with the body kick
and Pandeya counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pandeya throws a body punch but Lambart moves out of range.
Lambart throws an off balance right hand
and Pandeya makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pandeya misses with a body shot
and Lambart counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pandeya dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lambart works the jab nicely.
Lambart throws a lazy right hand but Pandeya sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lambart waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pandeya.
Lambart tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lambart slips under a jab.
Pandeya moves out of range of the strikes.
Lambart misses with a hook to the body
enabling Pandeya to counter with a crisp jab.
Lambart throws a leg kick
and Pandeya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pandeya avoids the body shot from Lambart.
Pandeya scores with a jab. Lambart acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lambart throws a push kick but Pandeya slaps the foot to one side.
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 Liber Lambart will probably get the nod.
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.
Lambart throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Pandeya counter with a right hand.
Lambart catches Pandeya with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pandeya looks to land a right hand but Lambart moved out of range.
Pandeya lands a nice shot to the body.
Lambart lands with a cross.
Lambart swings widly with a right hand
and Pandeya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pandeya keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lambart.
Lambart misses with a few strikes there.
Lambart scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Pandeya dips down and scores with a jab 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!
Pandeya on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pandeya moves out of range as Lambart throws a body kick.
Pandeya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lambart manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pandeya fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lambart on the side of the head.
Pandeya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lambart throws out the jab.
Pandeya misses with a looping left.
Pandeya tests Lambart's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pandeya uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lambart.
Pandeya moves away from the strike by Lambart.
Lambart defending well as Pandeya loads up on a big left hand.
Lambart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pandeya was well out of range. Poor timing from Lambart.
Pandeya takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pandeya looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pandeya is looking to score with low kicks.
Lambart is looking to counter punch.
Liber Lambart is winning the standup battle so far.
Pandeya lands with a good body shot.
Lambart misses with a lunging right hand
and Pandeya cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lambart throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Pandeya counters with a shoot takedown. Lambart fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pandeya sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pandeya forces his way into half guard.
Pandeya trying to pass the guard but Lambart defending well.
Still in half guard, Pandeya seems content to control.
Pandeya wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lambart keeps working.
Pandeya with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lambart tries to kick Pandeya off but Pandeya keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Pandeya is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight
I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza
Yum. Can't wait.
Pandeya looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pandeya is trying to control. Lambart wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Pandeya is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Pandeya trying to control the position from guard on top but Lambart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lambart looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pandeya is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pandeya not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pandeya cracks Lambart with a good jab.
Lambart lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A swing and a miss from Lambart.
Lambart scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pandeya misses the jab.
Lambart gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Pandeya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lambart swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Pandeya counter with a right hand.
Lambart looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Saurabh Pandeya will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pandeya slips under a jab.
A jab from Lambart misses.
It seemed like Pandeya was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lambart misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pandeya counters with a nice uppercut.
Pandeya takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pandeya swings for the body but Lambart moves out of range.
Lambart is looking to counter punch.
Lambart looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lambart throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lambart scores with a shot to the body.
Lambart missing with a left hand there. Pandeya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pandeya! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandeya looks to land a right hand but Lambart moved out of range.
A low kick from Lambart is predictable there
and Pandeya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pandeya misses the jab.
Pandeya avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pandeya is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lambart gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lambart throws a lazy uppercut
and Lambart takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Lambart misses.
Lambart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pandeya.
Pandeya ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Pandeya throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pandeya jabs at Lambart's body.
Lambart takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pandeya misses with a body shot.
Lambart misses with an uppercut.
Lambart is looking to chop away at Pandeya's legs.
Pandeya looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lambart throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pandeya counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lambart throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pandeya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lambart takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pandeya drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lambart throws a poor cross that misses
letting Pandeya counter with a right hand.
Lambart throws a hook but Pandeya blocks it.
Lambart swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pandeya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pandeya looks to land a left hand but Lambart moved out of range nicely.
Lambart misses with a body punch
and Pandeya counters with a straight right hand.
Lambart thows a leg kick but Pandeya checks it
and Pandeya counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pandeya misses the jab.
Pandeya throws the left hand but Lambart avoids the punch easily.
Lambart throws a solid leg kick but Pandeya takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lambart.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pandeya! But no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pandeya slips a jab and a cross from Lambart.
Lambart swings widly with a right hand
and Pandeya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pandeya misses the body punch
and Lambart counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Decent striking displayed by Pandeya there.
Lambart moves out of range of the strikes.
Pandeya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lambart misses the shot to the body.
Pandeya moves out of range as Lambart strikes.
Pandeya feints the counter takedown.
Lambart throws a looping overhand right but Pandeya ducks down to avoid it.
Lambart throws a looping overhand right but Pandeya ducks down to avoid it.
Pandeya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lambart throws out the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Pandeya misses.
Lambart throws a big shot that misses.
Pandeya lands with a right hand.
Lambart looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lambart throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pandeya on the side of the head.
Pandeya lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lambart fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lambart throws a jab when Pandeya was well out of range.
Pandeya looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lambart throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Pandeya counter with a right hand.
Pandeya with the inside leg kick.
Lambart does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lambart misses with a hook
and Pandeya counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lambart misses with a kick to the body
and Pandeya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lambart throws a right hand that misses
and Pandeya counters with a straight right hand.
Pandeya misses with a straight left.
Lambart misses with a jab to the body
enabling Pandeya to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saurabh Pandeya really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lambart swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lambart.
Lambart misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lambart throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Pandeya counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lambart misses with a leg kick
and Pandeya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pandeya thuds his right hand into Lambart's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lambart lands a jab.
Pandeya bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pandeya thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lambart throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lambart throws a lazy body kick
and Pandeya counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lambart connects with a right hand. Pandeya shakes it off.
Pandeya takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pandeya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lambart is looking to counter punch.
Lambart slips a straight right by Pandeya.
Lambart is looking to counter punch.
Lambart misses with the body kick
letting Pandeya counter with a right hand.
Lambart throws a body punch but Pandeya moves out of range.
Pandeya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lambart.
A slow jab from Pandeya misses its intended target.
Lambart takes one on the button.
Lambart checks a leg kick.
Lambart tries to land a body kick
and Lambart takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pandeya misses with an uppercut. Lambart saw that one coming.
Lambart swings widly with a right hand
and Pandeya counters with a nice uppercut.
Pandeya waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lambart.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lambart throws a body punch but Pandeya moves out of range.
Pandeya dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lambart. That did some damage!
Lambart thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pandeya blocks a jab.
Pandeya with the counter takedown but Lambart avoids it easily.
Lambart throws a lazy body kick
so Pandeya counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pandeya trying to control the position from guard on top but Lambart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pandeya won't allow Lambart to get back to his feet.
Pandeya looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pandeya trying to control the position from guard on top but Lambart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pandeya is looking to pass into half guard but Lambart pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lambart is in guard.
Pandeya wants to control the position but Lambart says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Pandeya wants to control but Lambart is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lambart throwing shots but Pandeya is blocking nicely.
Pandeya tries to get to full guard but Lambart has control of the leg.
Lambart escapes and gets back to his feet.
Pandeya lands a slapping body shot.
Lambart thows a left - swing and a miss!
A decent looking cross lands there for Pandeya.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lambart just misses with a punch to the body.
Lambart tries to land a body kick
and Pandeya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lambart is looking to land body kicks.
Pandeya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pandeya scores with a shot to the body.
Pandeya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lambart.
Lambart throws a right hand that misses
and Pandeya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pandeya throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lambart sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lambart cracks Pandeya with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jab, jab by Lambart - just one landing.
Lambart throws a solid leg kick but Pandeya takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lambart.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saurabh Pandeya dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lambart throws a lazy uppercut
and Pandeya counters with a straight right hand.
Pandeya misses with an uppercut. Lambart saw that one coming.
Lambart connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pandeya. Pandeya circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lambart misses with a lunging right hand
and Pandeya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lambart lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pandeya circles away quickly and effectively.
Pandeya is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pandeya throws out a loose jab but Lambart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pandeya throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lambart rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pandeya counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lambart misses with a right hand
enabling Pandeya to counter with a crisp jab.
Lambart misses the shot to the body.
A nice combination there by Lambart.
Pandeya takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pandeya moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pandeya listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pandeya scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lambart connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pandeya. Pandeya circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lambart fails to land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lambart. Pandeya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lambart throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Pandeya lands with a nice body punch.
Pandeya moves out of range of the body kick from Lambart.
Pandeya looks to land a left hand but Lambart moved out of range nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lambart.
Lambart rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pandeya makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pandeya throws a big shot that misses.
Lambart with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pandeya to score with a decent uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pandeya misses with a looping left.
Lambart throws a hook but Pandeya blocks it.
Lambart misses the jab.
Pandeya loads up on a big right hand but Lambart slips the punch.
Lambart throws a lazy body kick
and Pandeya counters with a single leg into guard. Lambart didn't expect that.
Pandeya's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lambart wants to stand but Pandeya is controlling the position.
Lambart looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pandeya trying to control but Lambart is working from the bottom.
Pandeya passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pandeya trying to control the position but Lambart is working away.
Lambart prevents Pandeya from improving position.
Pandeya is trying to get an arm triangle but Lambart is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pandeya wants to control but Lambart is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pandeya wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lambart, who protects the arm well.
Pandeya wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lambart, who protects the arm well.
Lambart is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saurabh Pandeya comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pandeya has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saurabh Pandeya!
Saurabh Pandeya is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Saurabh Pandeya thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erasmo Vale Queiroz (ranked 282 p4p, 1054 weight class) and Suutari Nuorempi (ranked 43 p4p, 155 weight class). The key to victory for Erasmo Vale Queiroz has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Erasmo Vale Queiroz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Suutari Nuorempi!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vale Queiroz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nuorempi.
Nuorempi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vale Queiroz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nuorempi 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.
Vale Queiroz slips a straight right by Nuorempi.
Vale Queiroz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A big left from Vale Queiroz misses.
Vale Queiroz misses with a kick to the body
and Nuorempi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Erasmo Vale Queiroz has been cut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nuorempi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vale Queiroz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vale Queiroz scores with a hook.
We've been told by Vale Queiroz's head coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nuorempi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vale Queiroz but Vale Queiroz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And Vale Queiroz counters with a quick kick to the body but Nuorempi blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuorempi misses with a series of wild punches.
Vale Queiroz keeps the fight on the outside.
Vale Queiroz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vale Queiroz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nuorempi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vale Queiroz quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Vale Queiroz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nuorempi.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Suutari Nuorempi.
Nuorempi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nuorempi is looking to pass into half guard but Vale Queiroz pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Vale Queiroz is in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nuorempi has an active guard here but Vale Queiroz has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuorempi looking for submissions off his back.
Vale Queiroz wants to free his trapped foot but Nuorempi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vale Queiroz uses his free foot to push down on Nuorempi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nuorempi.
Nuorempi tries to hold on but Vale Queiroz pushes him away.
Vale Queiroz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nuorempi can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vale Queiroz manages to capitalize on a mistake by Nuorempi to take his back!
Nuorempi tries to escape the position.
Nuorempi trying to control the position but Vale Queiroz manages to sink in the hooks.
Vale Queiroz keeps control of the position as Nuorempi tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vale Queiroz is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Nuorempi wants to escape the position.
Nuorempi trying to control but not successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nuorempi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Vale Queiroz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Vale Queiroz is hanging on to Nuorempi's back as he tries to escape.
Vale Queiroz is not going to allow Nuorempi to sit and survive in this position.
Vale Queiroz has good solid back control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nuorempi tries to escape but Vale Queiroz has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Erasmo Vale Queiroz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nuorempi wants to clinch
and Vale Queiroz counters with a nice leg kick.
Vale Queiroz stuffs the takedown attempt from Nuorempi. Nuorempi gets slowly back to his feet.
Vale Queiroz is looking to counter with a body kick.
Vale Queiroz connects with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuorempi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vale Queiroz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big left from Nuorempi misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuorempi misses with a lunging right hand
and Vale Queiroz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nuorempi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vale Queiroz.
Nuorempi throws an off balance right hand
and Vale Queiroz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nuorempi looks to land a left hand but Vale Queiroz moved out of range nicely.
Nuorempi darts in trying to clinch
and Vale Queiroz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
 Nuorempi is rocked!
Nuorempi misses with a left hand
and Vale Queiroz counters with a nice leg kick.
Vale Queiroz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nuorempi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuorempi looks up at the clock. Bad move! Vale Queiroz lands a right hand from hell, dropping Nuorempi. Vale Queiroz pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erasmo Vale Queiroz!
Erasmo Vale Queiroz retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Erasmo Vale Queiroz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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