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MMAHKI 42 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark The Hammer (ranked 6226 p4p, 22077 weight class) and Noritaka Migo (ranked 491 p4p, 500 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark The Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Noritaka Migo!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Hammer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The Hammer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The Hammer wants to pass to mount but Migo is defending the position.
The Hammer is looking to take a break and control but Migo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The Hammer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Migo defends it well.
The Hammer wants to pass the guard but Migo is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Hammer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Hammer is trying to work for a kimura but Migo is defending well.
The Hammer is working for a submission of some sort.
The Hammer is trying to control. Migo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The Hammer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Migo defends it well.
The Hammer passes the guard and advances to mount!
Migo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with The Hammer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Hammer throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Migo can do anything to dispel that myth.
The Hammer sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The Hammer tries to control but Migo wriggling away.
The Hammer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Hammer thowing shots but they're missing.
The Hammer punching from mount but Migo doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The Hammer controlling the pace for now.
The Hammer looking to control but Migo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The Hammer throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Migo is squirming around, avoiding The Hammer's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Migo is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The Hammer jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Migo manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The Hammer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The Hammer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Hammer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Migo has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark The Hammer dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
The Hammer is looking to clinch.
Migo misses with a hook.
Noritaka Migo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Hammer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The Hammer wants to pass the guard but Migo is defending well.
The Hammer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Migo can do to turn this around?
The Hammer wants to control but Migo is keeping him busy.
The Hammer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Migo is just riding it out for now. The Hammer eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Hammer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Migo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Hammer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The Hammer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The Hammer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The Hammer trying to control the action but Migo is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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 Hammer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The Hammer is keen to just control but Migo is a slippery customer.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The Hammer slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Migo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Migo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Hammer closes the distance and clinches up with Migo, looking for a takedown. The Hammer pushes Migo against the cage but Migo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Migo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Noritaka Migo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Hammer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Migo.
Horrible takedown attempt by The Hammer or perhaps it was just good defense by Migo, which made it look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Migo throws a series of punches but The Hammer moves out of range.
The Hammer attempts a counter takedown but Migo avoids it well and moves away.
Migo misses with a double jab
and The Hammer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The Hammer advances position into side control!
The Hammer wants to control for a moment but Migo uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The Hammer is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Migo!
Migo blocking the ground and pound.
A nice elbow there by The Hammer.
 Migo is rocked!
The Hammer quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for The Hammer but it's paid off an Migo is forced to tap! Nice work by The Hammer.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mark The Hammer!
Noritaka Migo spoke after the fight, saying 'maybe I lost but at least, I fought for the show for you !'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pornthonglek Sitsongrit (ranked 3001 p4p, 3927 weight class) and Vishis Vourture (ranked 175 p4p, 216 weight class). Pornthonglek Sitsongrit has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pornthonglek Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vishis Vourture!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vourture works Sitsongrit's body with a nice hook.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sitsongrit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vourture misses with a body shot.
Vourture misses with a body shot.
We've been told by Sitsongrit's head coaches at Sitsongrit Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vourture throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vourture throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Vourture swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vourture swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Vourture takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vourture just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Vourture moves out of range.
Vourture misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vourture doesn't seem bothered though.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vourture blocks a jab.
Vourture slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vourture slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Vourture works Sitsongrit's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Vourture moves out of range easily.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Vourture strikes.
Vourture cracks a nice hook into Sitsongrit's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Vourture is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sitsongrit rather than just go for the knockout.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Good shot there by Sitsongrit.
Pornthonglek Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vourture misses with a low kick.
Vourture digs a good body shot into Sitsongrit's ribs.
Vourture ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
A bone on bone clash there as Vourture blocks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vourture throws out the jab.
Vourture swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Vourture on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Vourture misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Vourture.
Vourture just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vourture misses with a straight left.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Vourture throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Vourture lands a nice hook to Sitsongrit's body. Sitsongrit takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vourture thuds a left hand into Sitsongrit's body.
Vourture slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vourture is out of range.
Vourture let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Vourture scores with a punch to the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Vourture keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vourture.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vourture keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
It seemed like Vourture was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vourture is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Vourture bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vourture! But no joy.
Vourture takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Vourture blocks it.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A solid body kick from Sitsongrit.
Vourture scores with a jab to the body.
Vourture throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vourture scores with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a head kick. Vourture smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Vourture's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vourture looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Vourture blocks it.
Vourture takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Vourture takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vourture fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sitsongrit looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vourture swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Vourture.
Vourture misses the shot to the body.
Vourture jabs Sitsongrit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vourture fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vourture jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vourture uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit connects with a right hand. Vourture shakes it off.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook
enabling Vourture to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vourture scores with a hook to the body. Sitsongrit takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vourture misses with a shot to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut.
Vourture scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at Vourture's legs.
Vourture scores with a hook to the body. Sitsongrit takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot lands for Sitsongrit.
Vourture lands a nice shot that snaps Sitsongrit's head back.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Vourture throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vishis Vourture dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Vourture avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vourture lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice shot by Vourture.
Vourture misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit thows a leg kick but Vourture checks it
enabling Vourture to counter with a crisp jab.
Vourture ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Vourture has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sitsongrit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vourture is out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vourture looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vourture scores with a body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sitsongrit might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A jab from Vourture finds it's way through Sitsongrit's defenses.
Vourture on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vourture uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the body.
Vourture on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Vourture throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vourture lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vourture tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Vourture.
Sitsongrit feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Vourture fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vourture throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sitsongrit stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sitsongrit connects with a right hand. Vourture shakes it off.
Sitsongrit 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.
Vourture scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sitsongrit doesn't seem bothered though.
Sitsongrit lands a glancing blow to the side of Vourture's head.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Vourture.
Vourture with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vourture throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sitsongrit stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vourture scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sitsongrit throws a right hand that misses
and Vourture counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vourture wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Vourture strikes.
Sitsongrit throws a quick counter head kick but Vourture was just out of range.
Vourture moves out of range of the leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Vourture checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit wants to land a leg kick but Vourture is out of range.
Vourture doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Vourture slips the punch.
Vourture looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vourture ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Vourture was well out of range.
Vourture throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vourture. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit tried to score with a low kick but Vourture checks it.
Vourture thuds a left hand into Sitsongrit's body.
Vourture checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vourture checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Vourture.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vourture was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Vourture looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Vourture works Sitsongrit's body with a nice hook.
Sitsongrit lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vourture avoids the head kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit lands with a right hand.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Vourture ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy uppercut
and Vourture counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vourture throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut
and Vourture counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vourture slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vourture's head.
Vourture moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Vourture let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Vourture swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Sitsongrit misses its target.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Vourture.
Vishis Vourture seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vourture lands with a nice body punch.
Vourture just misses with a punch to the body.
Vourture works Sitsongrit's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vourture misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sitsongrit with a nice cross.
Vourture works Sitsongrit's body with a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Vourture thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vourture takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Vourture lands with a nice body punch.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Vourture ducks down to avoid it.
Vourture scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sitsongrit doesn't seem bothered though.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Vourture doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the liver by Vourture. Beautiful body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vourture. That's going to slow Sitsongrit down.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vourture swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Sitsongrit.
Nice body punch from Vourture.
Sitsongrit walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vourture was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Vourture dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice shot lands for Sitsongrit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vishis Vourture showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sitsongrit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sitsongrit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sitsongrit moves forwards but Vourture connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sitsongrit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy right hand. Vourture should have avoided that one.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Vourture throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sitsongrit on the side of the head.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Vourture's head but Vourture sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vourture throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vourture.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Vourture digs a good body shot into Sitsongrit's ribs.
Sitsongrit thuds a left hand into Vourture's body.
Vourture has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vourture dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vourture walks into a stiff left hand from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand
and Vourture counters with a stiff right hand.
Vourture lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Vourture takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sitsongrit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vourture is out of range and Sitsongrit settles back down.
Sitsongrit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A leg kick checked by Vourture.
Vourture tests Sitsongrit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vourture throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vourture moves out of range of the strikes.
Vourture swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Vourture connects with a body shot.
Vourture misses with a jab to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Vourture misses its intended target.
Vourture looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Vourture misses the shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Vourture 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body kick.
Vourture swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Vourture moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Nice body punch from Vourture.
Vourture uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Vourture checks a leg kick.
Vourture throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit stuns Vourture with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vourture throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Vourture is out of range.
Vourture throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit lands a right hook to the body.
Vourture fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Vourture's head but Vourture sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vourture ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries a low kick but Vourture avoids it.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vourture.
Vourture misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Vourture connects with a body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Vourture lands a jab to Sitsongrit's midsection.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vourture fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sitsongrit on the side of the head.
Vourture takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sitsongrit throws an off balance right hand
and Vourture counters with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit 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.
Vourture uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Vourture let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Vourture ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Vourture with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vourture connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vourture scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vourture scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sitsongrit doesn't seem bothered though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vourture keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick as Vourture jumps back.
Vourture throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vourture getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vourture moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit moves into the clinch.
Vourture has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vourture is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vourture makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vishis Vourture is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Vourture avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Vourture is trying to maintain a safe position but Sitsongrit gets an underhook and turns Vourture into the cage.
Vourture blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Vourture's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vourture has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Vourture can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Pornthonglek Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vishis Vourture comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vourture 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vishis Vourture!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Fixit (ranked 5449 p4p, 3125 weight class) and Michael Dewire (ranked 546 p4p, 395 weight class). Dewire comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Come With Me Now kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy Fixit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Dewire!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fixit tries to close the distance and clinch but Dewire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dewire changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fixit has closed the distance and engaged Dewire in a clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dewire 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.
Fixit missing with knees to the body.
Fixit with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dewire blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fixit with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knees to the body from Fixit.
Fixit throws an elbow but it misses.
Fixit lands a takedown into guard.
Dewire is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Fixit has his hands clasped together but Dewire extends and breaks Fixit's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Dewire.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Dewire!
A very excited looking Michael Dewire made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kylan Cedillo (ranked 2175 p4p, 2608 weight class) and Cole Lake (ranked 273 p4p, 313 weight class). Lake has chosen Panic Attack as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kylan Cedillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cole Lake!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lake falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cedillo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lake wants to clinch up but Cedillo keeps it at a distance.
Cedillo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cedillo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cedillo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lake misses with a double jab
and Cedillo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lake closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cedillo did well to prevent Lake getting side control.
Cedillo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cedillo.
Lake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cedillo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lake being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lake missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lake missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lake postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cedillo has Lake pulled in close to control his posture.
Lake throws a big elbow that misses.
Lake trying to control but Cedillo is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lake throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cedillo is looking to counter punch.
Cedillo slips a jab and a cross from Lake.
Cedillo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lake tries for a takedown but Cedillo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cedillo scoring well with a low kick there.
Kylan Cedillo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cedillo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lake.
Cedillo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lake throws a poor cross that misses
and Cedillo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Cedillo there.
Lake lands with an uppercut that bounces Cedillo off the cage and back into range.
Lake looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lake staying out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lake throws a right and a left that Cedillo avoids nicely.
Cedillo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lake fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cedillo avoids it really well and circles away.
Cedillo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lake fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kylan Cedillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cole Lake.
Lake misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lake takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lake closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cedillo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lake has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cedillo.
Lake drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
 It looks like Cole Lake has been cut.
Cedillo throws a hook to the side of Lake's head but Lake sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lake tries to clinch up.
Lake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cedillo cracks Lake with an open hand slap.
Cedillo lands a nice shot that snaps Lake's head back.
Cedillo scores with a jab to the head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lake or perhaps it was just good defense by Cedillo, which made it look bad.
Cedillo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lake throws a jab but it's blocked by Cedillo.
Lake misses with a double jab.
Cedillo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice shot by Cedillo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cedillo scores with a spinning back kick!
Jab from Lake.
Lake thows a leg kick but Cedillo checks it
and Cedillo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lake takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Cole Lake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lake darts in trying to clinch
and Cedillo counters with a crisp right hand that drops Lake! Cedillo lets Lake back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Lake is rocked!
Cedillo moves in close and cracks Lake with a massive right hand! Lake, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Cedillo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kylan Cedillo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Machado (ranked 1735 p4p, 3321 weight class) and Leef Ung (ranked 230 p4p, 392 weight class). The key to victory for Carlos Machado has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carlos Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leef Ung!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ung was covering up waiting for the punch and Machado finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machado slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Machado trying to control the action but Ung is working from the bottom.
Machado working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ung tries to bench press Machado off him but Machado keeps the position.
Ung is still trying to improve position.
Machado misses with the ground and pound.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Machado has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Machado goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ung is on top in guard.
Ung content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Machado has locked up a guillotine! Machado's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Ung is holding on here and Machado must be using up a lot of energy. Ung has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Machado gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Carlos Machado!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Filip Yumashev (ranked 2158 p4p, 2276 weight class) and Morello Hawthorne (ranked 127 p4p, 134 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Filip Yumashev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Morello Hawthorne!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawthorne tries a low kick but Yumashev avoids it.
Hawthorne stuns Yumashev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hawthorne bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yumashev's head.
Hawthorne throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hawthorne is looking to slow Yumashev down with leg kicks.
Yumashev has closed the distance and engaged Hawthorne in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hawthorne fails to land.
Hawthorne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, jab by Yumashev - just one landing.
Yumashev misses with a low kick.
Hawthorne connects with a body shot that sends Yumashev's belly button to the back.
Hawthorne looks to land a left hand but Yumashev moved out of range nicely.
A punch combination from Hawthorne misses.
Hawthorne scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yumashev doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawthorne connects with the punch.
Hawthorne throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sloppy strikes from Hawthorne. Those never looked like landing.
Hawthorne misses with a hook. Yumashev ducked under it nicely.
As Hawthorne tries to get set, Yumashev tries to push him back and clinch up but Hawthorne manages to avoid the attempt.
Yumashev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hawthorne misses with a low kick as Yumashev jumps back.
Yumashev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Morello Hawthorne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawthorne throws the left hand but Yumashev avoids the punch easily.
Yumashev checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yumashev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hawthorne.
Yumashev moves away from the strike by Hawthorne.
As Hawthorne tries to get set, Yumashev tries to push him back and clinch up but Hawthorne manages to avoid the attempt.
Hawthorne is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hawthorne lands an overhand right.
Hawthorne misses the shot to the body.
Yumashev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hawthorne tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Yumashev misses the target.
A big left from Hawthorne misses.
Yumashev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yumashev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawthorne ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yumashev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hawthorne throws a series of punches but Yumashev avoids them all with ease.
Yumashev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yumashev catches Hawthorne with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawthorne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hawthorne shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yumashev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yumashev blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawthorne misses with a looping left.
Yumashev lands with a hook. Hawthorne tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hawthorne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yumashev.
Yumashev blocks a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hawthorne darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hawthorne is looking to chop away at Yumashev's legs.
Hawthorne connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yumashev moves out of range as Hawthorne strikes.
Yumashev tries to close the distance and clinch but Hawthorne swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yumashev catches Hawthorne with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yumashev walks into a stiff left hand from Hawthorne.
Yumashev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hawthorne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yumashev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Yumashev clinches.
Yumashev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hawthorne misses with a punch on the inside.
Hawthorne is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Yumashev misses with a body punch.
Yumashev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
I was talking to Yumashev's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Yumashev tries to work over Hawthorne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yumashev throws a head punch that misses.
Hawthorne wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hawthorne is working Yumashev over against the cage.
Yumashev lands with a light punch inside.
Yumashev misses with a body punch.
Yumashev lands a right hand.
Hawthorne is looking to break free of the clinch but Yumashev has double underhooks.
Hawthorne dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hawthorne blocks a body shot from Yumashev.
Hawthorne swings wildly with an uppercut but Yumashev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yumashev is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hawthorne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hawthorne bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hawthorne scores with a punch to the head.
Hawthorne chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yumashev can pounce on him.
Hawthorne throws a shot from downtown. Yumashev moves away and avoids it.
Hawthorne looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yumashev seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hawthorne tests Yumashev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yumashev scores with a hook to the body. Hawthorne takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yumashev scores with a hook to the body. Hawthorne takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice shot lands for Yumashev.
Hawthorne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yumashev. That did some damage!
Yumashev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yumashev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawthorne manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hawthorne! But no joy.
Yumashev keeps Hawthorne at a distance using the push kick.
Hawthorne attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Hawthorne.
Yumashev looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Yumashev closes the distance and clinches.
Hawthorne breaks the clinch.
Hawthorne cracks Yumashev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A head kick misses from Hawthorne.
Yumashev ducks under a wild hook from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne throws a body punch but Yumashev moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yumashev throws a chopping leg kick but Hawthorne manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hawthorne avoids the head kick by Yumashev.
Yumashev looks to land a left hand but Hawthorne moved out of range nicely.
Yumashev throws the left hand but Hawthorne avoids the punch easily.
Yumashev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Morello Hawthorne will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hawthorne takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hawthorne throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hawthorne throws a lazy uppercut
and Yumashev counters with a stiff right hand.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hawthorne 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.
Hawthorne connects with a jab.
Hawthorne uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yumashev has time to react.
Hawthorne moves into range and connects with a jab.
Yumashev throws the left hand but Hawthorne avoids the punch easily.
Hawthorne connects with a right hand. Yumashev shakes it off.
Hawthorne finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yumashev tries to counter by clinching up but Hawthorne breaks away and moves out of range.
Yumashev throws a body punch but Hawthorne moves out of range.
Yumashev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Yumashev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawthorne lands a slapping body shot.
Hawthorne throws a front kick aimed at Yumashev's knee but Yumashev avoids it well.
Yumashev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hawthorne misses with a hook. Yumashev ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Yumashev misses the target.
Yumashev jabs Hawthorne right on the nose. Hawthorne blinks but takes it well.
Hawthorne scores with a nice head shot.
Morello Hawthorne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Yumashev misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yumashev lands a leg kick that knocks Hawthorne off balance momentarily.
Hawthorne lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yumashev misses with a hook. Hawthorne ducked under it nicely.
Yumashev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A shot to the body from Hawthorne misses
and Yumashev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yumashev digs a good hook to Hawthorne's body.
Hawthorne scores with a punch to the head.
Yumashev misses with a wild body shot.
Hawthorne throws a hook but Yumashev blocks it.
Hawthorne throws a hook but Yumashev blocks it.
A big left from Hawthorne misses.
Hawthorne misses with a body punch
and Yumashev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yumashev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne swings for the body but Yumashev moves out of range.
Yumashev throws a leg kick but Hawthorne sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yumashev misses with the combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawthorne swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawthorne throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yumashev on the side of the head.
Hawthorne misses the jab.
A quick step to the side and Yumashev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab by Hawthorne.
Yumashev checks a leg kick nicely.
Yumashev quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Hawthorne tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yumashev is able to avoid easily.
Yumashev slips a straight right by Hawthorne.
Yumashev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hawthorne throws out the jab.
Yumashev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hawthorne.
Nice uppercut there from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yumashev was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawthorne.
Yumashev 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.
Yumashev ducks under a wild hook from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hawthorne misses with an uppercut.
Yumashev looks to throw the jab but Hawthorne is out of range.
Yumashev lands a jab to the head.
Hawthorne misses with a leg kick.
Yumashev seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yumashev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hawthorne manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yumashev moves away from the strike by Hawthorne.
Yumashev misses with a hook.
Yumashev looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hawthorne throws a leg kick which misses Yumashev's front leg but catches the back leg as Yumashev tries to avoid it.
Hawthorne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawthorne moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hawthorne blocks a head kick by Yumashev.
Hawthorne misses with an uppercut
and Yumashev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hawthorne thinking.
Hawthorne takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hawthorne throws an overhand right that lands on Yumashev's shoulder, as Yumashev tries to avoid the shot.
Yumashev doesn't manage to clinch there - Hawthorne circles away.
Hawthorne misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot by Hawthorne.
Yumashev moves forwards but Hawthorne connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hawthorne drops his hands momentarily and Yumashev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yumashev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hawthorne is out of range.
Yumashev tries to move into range but Hawthorne moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hawthorne misses with a looping right.
Yumashev is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hawthorne.
Yumashev lands a jab to the nose.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yumashev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hawthorne circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hawthorne unleashes a big counter combination but Yumashev bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Yumashev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hawthorne swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yumashev defending well as Hawthorne loads up on a big left hand.
Hawthorne misses with a body shot.
Yumashev misses with a straight left.
Hawthorne misses the jab.
Yumashev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hawthorne tests Yumashev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yumashev just misses with a punch to the body.
Yumashev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hawthorne.
A slow jab from Hawthorne misses its intended target.
Yumashev throws a body punch but Hawthorne moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawthorne falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hawthorne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hawthorne throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Yumashev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yumashev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawthorne moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Morello Hawthorne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hawthorne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hawthorne dodges the punch combination from Yumashev.
Hawthorne attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A quick step to the side and Yumashev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yumashev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yumashev.
Yumashev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hawthorne.
Yumashev is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hawthorne has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hawthorne there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hawthorne cracks Yumashev with a good jab.
Hawthorne with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yumashev to score with a decent uppercut.
Yumashev slips a jab from Hawthorne.
A slow jab from Hawthorne misses its intended target.
Hawthorne throws a leg kick but Yumashev checks it.
Hawthorne misses with an uppercut. Yumashev saw that one coming.
Yumashev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yumashev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A jab from Hawthorne misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawthorne misses with an uppercut
and Yumashev counters with a straight right hand.
Yumashev throws a leg kick but Hawthorne sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yumashev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yumashev tries to clinch there but Hawthorne circles away.
Yumashev moves out of range of the strikes.
Hawthorne catches Yumashev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hawthorne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yumashev was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawthorne.
Yumashev wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Yumashev throws a series of punches but Hawthorne avoids them all with ease.
Yumashev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hawthorne.
Yumashev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hawthorne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hawthorne throws a hook but Yumashev avoids it easily.
Hawthorne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yumashev.
Yumashev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hawthorne scores with a shot to the side of Yumashev's head.
Yumashev misses with a punch to the body.
Yumashev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hawthorne throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yumashevs head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hawthorne.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawthorne lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yumashev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yumashev can't find room to land a body shot as Hawthorne controls the action.
Hawthorne is trying to force a seperation but Yumashev has the dominant position.
Yumashev has Hawthorne pressed against the cage, preventing Hawthorne from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Yumashev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hawthorne pushes Yumashev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yumashev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hawthorne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yumashev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hawthorne is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hawthorne throws an elbow but misses.
Hawthorne lands a shoulder strike.
Yumashev can't find room to land a body shot as Hawthorne controls the action.
Hawthorne lands with a left to the head.
Yumashev tries a body shot but Hawthorne blocks it.
Hawthorne lands with a right to the head.
Yumashev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hawthorne backwards.
Yumashev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawthorne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hawthorne misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hawthorne.
Hawthorne misses with a body punch.
Yumashev tries a body shot but Hawthorne blocks it.
A short left from Hawthorne.
A head punch on the inside from Hawthorne fails to land.
Yumashev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hawthorne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yumashev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Filip Yumashev has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yumashev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Yumashev.
Yumashev being controlled against the cage.
Hawthorne tries to break free but Yumashev pushes him back against the cage.
Hawthorne wants to get back to striking at distance but Yumashev won't allow it.
A short right from Yumashev on the inside.
Hawthorne has a couple of punches blocked by Yumashev.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hawthorne.
Yumashev keeps control of Hawthorne as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Yumashev lands an uppercut.
Hawthorne is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A body shot lands from Yumashev.
Hawthorne is still on wobbly legs! Can Yumashev finish him?
Hawthorne is trying to break free.
Yumashev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hawthorne seems to have recovered his senses.
Yumashev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yumashev blocks an uppercut.
Yumashev struggles to land a body shot inside as Hawthorne controls his hands.
Filip Yumashev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hawthorne can't find room to land a body shot as Yumashev controls the action.
Yumashev misses with a body punch.
Yumashev keeps control of Hawthorne as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hawthorne is trying to push Yumashev away but Yumashev has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hawthorne cracks Yumashev with a nice body shot.
Yumashev blocks an elbow strike.
Hawthorne has had enough of the clinch but Yumashev keeps him there for the moment.
Hawthorne throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hawthorne can't break the clinch.
Morello Hawthorne is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yumashev lands with a light punch inside.
Yumashev lands a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Filip Yumashev.
I think Hawthorne has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morello Hawthorne!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Heung Min Choi (ranked 1385 p4p, 4799 weight class) and Kangaroo Jack (ranked 127 p4p, 349 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Heung Min Choi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kangaroo Jack!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jack tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Choi is able to avoid easily.
Choi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Choi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jack on the side of the head.
Jack is rocked!
It looks like Kangaroo Jack has been cut.
Choi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jack sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Choi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jack is still on wobbly legs! Can Choi finish him?
Choi shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Jack takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Choi sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Jack bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Heung Min Choi!
Heung Min Choi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aslan Krabutov (ranked 1348 p4p, 3578 weight class) and Aldemir Santos (ranked 201 p4p, 473 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aslan Krabutov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aldemir Santos!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krabutov shoots for a takedown but Santos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Krabutov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Krabutov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santos tries to clinch up.
Santos misses with a left hand
and Krabutov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Santos tries to get to full guard but Krabutov has control of the leg.
Krabutov wants to pass the guard but Santos is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krabutov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Krabutov wants to pass the guard but Santos is defending well.
Santos preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos is defending against the submission attempts here by Krabutov.
We've been hearing good reports from Krabutov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Santos is looking to control Krabutov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Santos avoid being mounted?
Santos is trying to get back to full guard.
Krabutov stalling.
Krabutov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Krabutov trying to control from half guard but Santos is working away.
Santos trying to control from the bottom.
Santos tries to get to full guard but Krabutov has control of the leg.
Santos is defending against the submission attempts here by Krabutov.
Krabutov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krabutov lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krabutov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Santos tries to get to full guard but Krabutov has control of the leg.
Santos trying to control here.
Krabutov is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krabutov passes to full mount!
Krabutov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Krabutov with a couple of short strikes.
Krabutov throwing strikes here but Santos is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Krabutov throws a wild left hand from mount and Santos manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Santos is trying to stand up here but Krabutov is controlling him well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krabutov seems to be looking for submissions.
Krabutov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aslan Krabutov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Krabutov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santos manages to avoid it.
Santos avoids the body shot from Krabutov.
Santos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krabutov.
Krabutov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Santos sprawls and moves away.
Krabutov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Santos tries to avoid it but Krabutov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Santos to the ground. Santos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Krabutov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Santos misses the shot to the body.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch but Krabutov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Krabutov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Santos fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Krabutov back to the cage. Santos follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
 It looks like Aslan Krabutov has been cut.
Krabutov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santos can do to turn this around?
Krabutov just misses with a punch to the body.
Santos cracks Krabutov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Krabutov throws a body punch but Santos moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Krabutov.
Krabutov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Santos throws out the jab.
Krabutov feinted with a counter takedown.
Santos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Krabutov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Santos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Santos! But no joy.
Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krabutov.
Krabutov is looking to wear down Santos with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Krabutov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santos was well out of range. Poor timing from Krabutov.
Santos drives through and clinches with Krabutov against the cage.
Krabutov tries to pull guard but Santos holds him up against the cage and eventually Krabutov drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aslan Krabutov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krabutov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Santos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Krabutov doesn't seem bothered though.
Santos darts in and clinches Krabutov up against the cage.
Krabutov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Santos's elbow.
Santos trying to control the position but instead, Krabutov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Santos into the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Krabutov.
Santos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Krabutov working hard to break the clinch.
Santos working aggressively here.
Krabutov pulls guard successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krabutov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Santos is one step ahead there.
Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Krabutov is keeping the position for now.
Krabutov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Krabutov trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krabutov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Krabutov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Krabutov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krabutov throws an elbow that misses. Santos uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Krabutov's guard. Nice move by Santos!
Santos looking to sit in guard and control but Krabutov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Santos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Krabutov is one step ahead there.
Santos trying to keep a closed guard but Krabutov is proving a slippery customer.
Krabutov trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos is trying to keep Krabutov in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aldemir Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aslan Krabutov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Santos moves in looking to clinch but Krabutov pushes him off.
Krabutov feinted with a counter takedown.
Krabutov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krabutov throws a wild body kick that Santos sees coming a mile off.
Santos scores with a sloppy right hand. Krabutov should have avoided that one.
Santos tries to sprawl but Krabutov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Krabutov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Santos defends it well.
Krabutov prevents Santos from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krabutov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Santos is just riding it out for now. Krabutov eventually gives up the hold.
Krabutov trying to mount his opponent but Santos defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krabutov is thwarting Santos's attempts to control the position.
Krabutov seems to be working for a kimura but Santos defends the submission attempt.
Santos tries to roll over but Krabutov keeps him under control.
Krabutov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Krabutov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Santos is defending against the submission attempts here by Krabutov.
Krabutov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Krabutov lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krabutov is trying to control the action in half guard but Santos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Krabutov lands with a punch from half guard.
Krabutov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Santos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Krabutov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Krabutov wants to pass to mount but Santos is defending the position.
Krabutov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Krabutov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Santos sees it coming and defends easily.
Krabutov throwing shots but Santos is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos gets full guard.
Krabutov advances position into side control!
A lull in the action here as Krabutov stalls from top position.
Krabutov working away.
Krabutov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Santos tries to bench press Krabutov off him but Krabutov keeps the position.
Aslan Krabutov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krabutov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Krabutov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aslan Krabutov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Krabutov 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aslan Krabutov!
During a confident post fight interview, Aslan Krabutov 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gabriele Ghiotto (ranked 892 p4p, 1813 weight class) and Yaroslav Rurik (ranked 64 p4p, 110 weight class). Gabriele Ghiotto has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gabriele Ghiotto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yaroslav Rurik!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rurik throws a half hearted mid kick.
A big right from Rurik misses.
Rurik misses with a body shot.
Rurik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ghiotto changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rurik misses with a hook. Ghiotto ducked under it nicely.
Ghiotto lunges at Rurik with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rurik's hand.
Ghiotto staying out of range there.
Ghiotto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rurik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ghiotto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rurik at a distance.
A jab lands there for Ghiotto.
Ghiotto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ghiotto lands with a shot to the body.
Ghiotto darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ghiotto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rurik has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghiotto is trying to work for a kimura but Rurik is defending well.
Ghiotto sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ghiotto is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ghiotto seems to be working for a kimura but Rurik defends the submission attempt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rurik can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ghiotto controlling the pace.
Rurik wants to control but Ghiotto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ghiotto slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghiotto wants to control but Rurik is keeping him busy.
Ghiotto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ghiotto is working for a submission of some sort.
Ghiotto trying to mount his opponent but Rurik defends it.
Rurik really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ghiotto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ghiotto is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rurik is defending against the submission attempts here by Ghiotto.
Ghiotto seems to be looking for submissions.
Rurik is looking for a sweep. Ghiotto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ghiotto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rurik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriele Ghiotto dominated that round.
That's time! Ghiotto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rurik throws a hook but Ghiotto avoids it easily.
Rurik gets caught flat footed, as Ghiotto shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rurik can't keep his opponent in guard - Ghiotto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gabriele Ghiotto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rurik controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ghiotto wants to take a breather but Rurik is having none of it.
Ghiotto is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghiotto is trying to work for a kimura but Rurik is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rurik is defending against the submission attempts here by Ghiotto.
Ghiotto trying to mount his opponent but Rurik defends it.
Rurik is defending against the submission attempts here by Ghiotto.
Rurik preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
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.
Ghiotto is trying to work for a kimura but Rurik is defending well.
Ghiotto is trying to control. Rurik wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ghiotto trying to control the pace.
Ghiotto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rurik sees it coming and defends easily.
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.
Ghiotto is looking to advance position but Rurik won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ghiotto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rurik keeps working.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A big right from Rurik misses.
Ghiotto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rurik can do to turn this around?
Rurik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ghiotto.
Ghiotto appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rurik motions for Ghiotto to come forward. Rurik throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ghiotto appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ghiotto lands a slapping body shot.
A big left from Rurik misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghiotto fails to land the takedown.
Yaroslav Rurik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rurik is looking to land body kicks.
Ghiotto jabs at Rurik's body.
Rurik looks to land a body kick but Ghiotto moved away.
Ghiotto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rurik circles away.
Ghiotto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Rurik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rurik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ghiotto takes a swing at Rurik's ribcage but misses.
Ghiotto misses with a double jab
and Rurik counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rurik lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ghiotto jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ghiotto misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yaroslav Rurik will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ghiotto dodges the punch combination from Rurik.
Ghiotto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rurik.
A big right from Rurik misses.
Rurik looks to land a left hand but Ghiotto moved out of range nicely.
Ghiotto works Rurik's body with a nice hook.
Rurik closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ghiotto.
Ghiotto takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghiotto scores with the left hand. Rurik knows he should have avoided that one.
Rurik lands a body shot.
Ghiotto lands a jab to Rurik's midsection.
Rurik misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghiotto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rurik.
Ghiotto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rurik.
Rurik needs to keep his hands up - Ghiotto had a free shot at his head there.
Nice defenses there by Ghiotto.
Yaroslav Rurik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ghiotto fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rurik sprawls well initially but Ghiotto persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ghiotto is looking for a kimura here.
Ghiotto is looking for a kimura but Rurik is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ghiotto to get the leverage.
Rurik is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghiotto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rurik defends it well.
Ghiotto is trying to control. Rurik wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rurik is controlling Ghiotto's trapped leg to prevent Ghiotto from advancing to side control.
Rurik is refusing to be controlled, as Ghiotto sits in half guard.
Ghiotto is taking a breather. Rurik says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ghiotto is trying to work for a kimura but Rurik is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghiotto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rurik is defending against the submission attempts here by Ghiotto.
Ghiotto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rurik manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ghiotto trying to control the position from guard on top but Rurik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rurik trying to control the position here.
Rurik keeping moving, preventing Ghiotto from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rurik slips a straight right by Ghiotto.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriele Ghiotto clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ghiotto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rurik.
Ghiotto changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rurik scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rurik throws out a loose jab but Ghiotto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ghiotto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rurik manages to avoid it.
Rurik looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rurik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Ghiotto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ghiotto moves out of range of the body kick.
Ghiotto misses with a looping left.
Ghiotto rushes Rurik and presses him up against the cage.
Ghiotto misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rurik blocks a body shot from Ghiotto.
Ghiotto throws a head punch that misses.
Rurik stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rurik stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rurik tries a body shot but Ghiotto blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rurik.
A right hook to the body lands for Rurik.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rurik lands with a short shot to the head.
Rurik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ghiotto's elbow.
Ghiotto can't find room to land a body shot as Rurik controls the action.
Rurik lands a right hand.
Rurik scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ghiotto pushes Rurik back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rurik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rurik stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rurik lands with a right hand.
Rurik misses with a hook. Ghiotto ducked under it nicely.
Ghiotto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rurik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ghiotto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rurik! But no joy.
Ghiotto slips under a jab.
Rurik connects with a right hand. Ghiotto shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ghiotto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rurik avoids the body shot from Ghiotto.
Rurik on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ghiotto takes a swing at Rurik's ribcage but misses.
Ghiotto throws a jab but it's blocked by Rurik.
Ghiotto misses the jab.
It seemed like Rurik was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ghiotto moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A leg kick checked by Ghiotto.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rurik.
Rurik pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rurik throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Rurik. That snapped Ghiotto's head back.
Rurik walks into a straight right hand from Ghiotto.
Ghiotto drives through with a takedown into Rurik's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ghiotto won't allow Rurik to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghiotto trying to control the position from guard on top but Rurik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ghiotto drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rurik looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rurik looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rurik!
Ghiotto is looking to reverse the position.
Rurik content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Rurik trying to control the position but Ghiotto is working away.
Ghiotto sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghiotto trying to hold on to Rurik's head to control him but Rurik postures up.
Rurik is controlling the pace.
Ghiotto wants to get back to full guard.
Ghiotto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ghiotto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rurik gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rurik slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yaroslav Rurik dominated that fourth 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rurik.
Rurik throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ghiotto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rurik.
Ghiotto throws out a loose jab but Rurik uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Rurik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Rurik misses.
Ghiotto scores with a jab. Rurik acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ghiotto throws out a loose jab but Rurik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rurik replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ghiotto blocks it well.
Ghiotto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rurik slips under a jab.
And Rurik responds with a good body kick, but Ghiotto manages to step out the way in time.
Rurik misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ghiotto throws a body punch but Rurik moves out of range.
Ghiotto throws a body punch but Rurik moves out of range.
Gabriele Ghiotto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghiotto tries for a takedown but Rurik sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rurik takes a swing at Ghiotto's ribcage but misses.
Ghiotto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rurik looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rurik fails to land with a series of punches.
Rurik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ghiotto.
Ghiotto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rurik gets caught napping as Ghiotto dives in and scores a takedown. Rurik manages to retain guard.
Ghiotto trying to control but Rurik is working from the bottom.
Ghiotto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ghiotto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rurik wants to sweep here but Ghiotto controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghiotto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ghiotto wants to control from the top but Rurik keeps moving.
Ghiotto advances position into side control!
Ghiotto wants to control but Rurik is keeping him busy.
Ghiotto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ghiotto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rurik is trying to improve his position.
Rurik can't do much from the bottom here.
Ghiotto is trying to get an arm triangle but Rurik is defending well.
Ghiotto is looking to take a break and control but Rurik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ghiotto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ghiotto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rurik is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriele Ghiotto showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ghiotto 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 48:47
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 48:47
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriele Ghiotto!
Gabriele Ghiotto retains his bantamweight title!
Gabriele Ghiotto decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jaxen Christ (ranked 734 p4p, 1172 weight class) and Won Yong Jung (ranked 64 p4p, 110 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaxen Christ!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Won Yong Jung!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christ throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jung connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jung takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Christ tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jung was well out of range. Poor timing from Christ.
Christ needs to keep his hands up - Jung had a free shot at his head there.
Jung misses with a low kick.
Jung shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung moves out of range of the strikes.
Jung swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jung displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christ throws out the jab.
Jung throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jung takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Christ.
Christ went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Christ lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jung circles away quickly and effectively.
Jung wants to counter with a clinch but Christ pushes him away.
Christ looks to throw the jab but Jung is out of range.
Jaxen Christ is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Christ cracks Jung with a good jab.
Christ ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jung jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Christ wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jung is trying hard to land a takedown here. Christ sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Christ gets caught flat footed, as Jung shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jung with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jung throws a strike but Christ rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christ preventing the sweep.
Christ would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jung looking for a sweep. Not yet Jung, not yet.
Christ wants to stand but Jung is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jung is looking to stand up but Christ isn't so interested in that idea.
Jung looking for a sweep. Not yet Jung, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christ wants to stand and escape but instead Jung has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Jung stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Christ swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Christ is trying to keep Jung in close.
Jung being controlled here momentarily.
Jung throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Christ works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jung passes Christ's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jung working over Christ with some ground and pound. Christ looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christ trying to hold on to Jung's head to control him but Jung postures up.
Jung lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from Jung there.
Jung is nestled in close to Christ, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jung is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Christ trying to hold on to Jung's head to control him but Jung postures up.
Jung trying to pass the guard but Christ defending well.
Christ trying to control here.
Jung throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Won Yong Jung will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Christ moves out of range of the strikes.
Jung ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jung jabs Christ to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab from Christ misses.
Jung with a jab.
Jung has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jung shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Jung.
Jung misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ throws a poor cross that misses
letting Jung counter with a right hand.
Christ avoids the body shot from Jung.
A counter left hand to the body from Christ misses its target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jung moves out of range as Christ strikes.
Jab by Jung.
Jung needs to keep his hands up - Christ had a free shot at his head there.
Christ misses with a right hand
and Jung counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Jung misses.
Jung fails with the takedown
and Christ counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Won Yong Jung has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christ throws a poor cross that misses
and Jung counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Christ is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jung shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Christ's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jung trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Christ is looking to stand up but Jung isn't so interested in that idea.
Jung is looking to work some ground and pound but Christ has wrist control.
Jung missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jung working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Christ is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Won Yong Jung has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jung content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jung scoring with some ground and pound.
Christ wants to stand up but Jung is controlling him.
Jung with a flurry of punches that miss.
Christ trying to control the position.
Jung wants to control from the top but Christ keeps moving.
Christ looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Christ keeping moving, preventing Jung from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Christ throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jung counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jung. Christ does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christ shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jung throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Christ sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Christ on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Christ scores with a punch to the head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Christ!
Christ looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Christ throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jung throws out a counter right but Christ avoids it with no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jung swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Christ counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Won Yong Jung showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Won Yong Jung's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jung takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Christ swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Jung misses.
Jaxen Christ is winning the standup battle so far.
Christ bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jung's head.
Jung clinches up against the cage.
Christ wants to break free but Jung has control.
Christ wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Christ breaks the clinch.
Jung slips under a jab from Christ.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Jung misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Jung misses the target.
Christ was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Christ.
It looked like Christ wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Christ throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jung! But no joy.
Jung misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Christ wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slow jab from Jung misses its intended target.
Christ throws an off balance right hand
and Jung counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Christ throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Jung to counter with a crisp jab.
Jung misses with a lunging right hand
letting Christ counter with a right hand.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christ wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Christ's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jung scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jung scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Christ doesn't seem bothered though.
Jung throws an overhand right that drops Christ like a sack of potatoes! Jung dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Won Yong Jung!
Won Yong Jung is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Won Yong Jung 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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hype
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pop
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RATING
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