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AVKT 23: Destroying Hell PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Revolver Ocelot (ranked 5974 p4p, 6216 weight class) and Roy Lansky (ranked 269 p4p, 273 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Revolver Ocelot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roy Lansky!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ocelot misses with a hook to the body
and Lansky counters with a stiff right hand.
Ocelot's corner calls for a 1-2. Ocelot obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lansky misses with a hook
and Ocelot counters with a nice body shot.
Lansky looks to land a right hand but Ocelot moved out of range.
Lansky looks to land a left hand but Ocelot moved out of range nicely.
Lansky looks to land a combination. Ocelot sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lansky misses with a hook. Ocelot ducked under it nicely.
Lansky fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ocelot walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Ocelot. Those never looked like landing.
Lansky dodges the punch combination from Ocelot.
It seemed like Lansky was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ocelot rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lansky moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lansky throws out a counter right but Ocelot avoids it with no problem.
Lansky throws a series of punches but Ocelot moves out of range.
Ocelot is looking to counter punch.
Lansky throws the left hand but Ocelot avoids the punch easily.
Lansky showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ocelot.
Lansky looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lansky takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ocelot is looking to chop away at Lansky's legs.
It seemed like Lansky was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lansky throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ocelot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Lansky looks to move away, Ocelot throws a big counter combo but Lansky just gets out of the way.
Ocelot closes the distance and clinches.
Lansky misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lansky blocks an elbow strike from Ocelot.
Ocelot breaks the clinch.
Ocelot slips under a jab from Lansky.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ocelot. Lansky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lansky slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ocelot on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ocelot has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lansky misses with a punch on the inside.
Ocelot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lansky slips a jab and a cross from Ocelot.
Lansky now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Some wild striking there from Ocelot.
Lansky swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ocelot rushes Lansky and presses him up against the cage.
Lansky breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lansky takes a swing at Ocelot's ribcage but misses.
Ocelot seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A swing and a miss from Lansky.
Ocelot connects with a single shot there.
Ocelot throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lansky counters with a stiff right hand.
Lansky misses with a few strikes there.
Ocelot is looking to counter the offense by Lansky and move into the clinch.
Ocelot throws a right hand that Lansky ducks under and follows up with a left that Lansky also avoids with ease.
Ocelot moves into the clinch successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ocelot pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lansky showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ocelot.
Lansky slips a jab and a cross from Ocelot.
Lansky looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ocelot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lansky.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lansky throws a body shot but no joy.
Lansky scores with a three punch combo!
 Ocelot is rocked!
Lansky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oh Ocelot is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lansky throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Ocelot was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lansky tries to move into range but Ocelot moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ocelot throws a leg kick
and Lansky counters with a big right hand! Oh Ocelot is in trouble here! Lansky follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Lansky!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Merchant (ranked 5241 p4p, 6262 weight class) and Canelo Cobra (ranked 254 p4p, 274 weight class). Canelo Cobra struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 137.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Canelo Cobra is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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Very confident |
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Daniel Merchant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Canelo Cobra!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Merchant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cobra looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Merchant throws a right and a left that both miss.
Merchant wobbles Cobra with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Merchant dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Cobra to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Daniel Merchant!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gunner Mason (ranked 3656 p4p, 25292 weight class) and Andrew Tyson (ranked 281 p4p, 408 weight class). Tyson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by TKO. 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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BJJ White Belt
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Granite chin |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gunner Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrew Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mason counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tyson misses with a takedown
and Mason counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mason definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mason lands a nice hook to Tyson's body. Tyson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tyson fails with the takedown
and Mason counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gunner Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Tyson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson tries to clinch but Mason moves away
enabling Mason to counter with a crisp jab.
Tyson fails with the takedown
and Mason counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson has his takedown stuffed
and Mason counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mason thuds a left hand into Tyson's body.
Tyson misses with a takedown
and Tyson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Mason.
Tyson moves out of range of the body kick.
Tyson misses with a takedown
and Mason counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson wants to clinch but Mason slips to the side
and Mason counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tyson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mason scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tyson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mason defends well and Tyson ends up having to push Mason into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tyson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mason sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tyson somewhat.
Andrew Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason scores with a hook to the body. Tyson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mason is looking to wear down Tyson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mason counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tyson ducks right into an uppercut from Mason.
Mason slaps away a takedown attempt from Tyson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mason tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyson was well out of range. Poor timing from Mason.
Tyson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice straight punches there by Mason. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mason.
Tyson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mason.
Mason leaves Tyson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mason feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason lands a body shot.
Mason wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tyson shoots and misses
and Mason counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mason connects with a body shot that sends Tyson's belly button to the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mason scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tyson shoots in but no luck this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Mason dominated that round.
That's time! Mason's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tyson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mason counters with a nice uppercut.
Tyson misses with a takedown attempt - Mason sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mason was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mason misses with a low kick.
Mason lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason scores with a hook to the body. Tyson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mason lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tyson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mason counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tyson thinking.
Gunner Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Tyson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson tries for a takedown but Mason circles away easily
letting Mason counter with a right hand.
Tyson doesn't manage to clinch there - Mason circles away.
Tyson misses with a takedown attempt - Mason sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tyson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tyson with a poor takedown
and Mason makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tyson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mason counters with a left and a right that stings Tyson.
Gunner Mason is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson misses with a takedown attempt
and Mason counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tyson is breathing heavily.
Mason throws a head kick but Tyson moves out of range.
Gunner Mason is winning the standup battle so far.
Tyson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mason counters with a right hand to the body.
Mason connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tyson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mason cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tyson misses with a right hand
and Tyson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tyson tries for a takedown but Mason circles away easily
and Mason counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tyson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mason counters with a nice uppercut.
Tyson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mason pinned against the cage. Mason gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson with a poor takedown
and Mason counters with a straight right hand.
Mason swings for the body but Tyson moves out of range.
Tyson with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Mason counter with a right hand.
Tyson misses with a takedown attempt
and Tyson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mason is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tyson can do to turn this around?
Tyson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mason throws a wild body kick that Tyson sees coming a mile off.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Tyson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Mason has got the better of the exchanges.
Tyson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mason counters with a nice body shot.
Mason throws a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Mason dominated that second round.
That's time! Mason's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Mason comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tyson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mason tries a head kick but it misses.
Tyson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mason makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mason throws a sloppy head kick and Tyson moves out of range easily.
Andrew Tyson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason jabs Tyson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tyson clinches with his opponent.
Mason lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mason gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mason digs a right hand underneath Tyson's ribcage. Tyson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tyson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Mason.
Tyson tries to pull guard but Mason won't allow it.
Gunner Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Tyson.
Mason pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tyson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tyson closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Mason.
Tyson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Mason is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Tyson.
Mason prevents the takedown attempt.
Mason is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tyson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mason manages to break the clinch.
Tyson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tyson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mason counters with a stiff right hand.
Tyson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mason counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tyson thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason stuns Tyson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mason with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tyson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mason is fending him off so far but Tyson persists. Nope, Mason circles away and we're back to standing.
Tyson fails with the takedown
and Mason counters with a nice body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Mason as Tyson shoots in.
Tyson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tyson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mason digs a good hook to Tyson's body.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mason sprawls well. Mason wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tyson gets slowly back to his feet.
As Tyson backs away, Mason returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Andrew Tyson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Decent striking displayed by Mason there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunner Mason showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mason has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:24
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:24
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunner Mason!
The defeated Andrew Tyson had this to say: 'imma fight again idc '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Mikhailov (ranked 3603 p4p, 3832 weight class) and Android Sixteen (ranked 436 p4p, 452 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrei Mikhailov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Android Sixteen!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sixteen 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.
Sixteen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mikhailov circles away quickly and effectively.
Mikhailov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sixteen manages to circle out of the way.
Sixteen 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.
Sixteen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sixteen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sixteen swings widly with a right hand
and Mikhailov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sixteen misses with a head kick.
Mikhailov avoids the head kick by Sixteen.
Sixteen is looking to score with low kicks.
Sixteen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhailov scores with a hook.
Mikhailov missing with a left hand there. Sixteen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sixteen lands with a kick to the temple. Mikhailov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
 It looks like Andrei Mikhailov has been cut.
Sixteen throws a sloppy head kick
and Mikhailov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhailov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mikhailov trying to mount his opponent but Sixteen defends it.
Mikhailov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mikhailov is thwarting Sixteen's attempts to control the position.
Sixteen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mikhailov distracts Sixteen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mikhailov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mikhailov landing some decent shots from guard.
Mikhailov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mikhailov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sixteen wants to sweep but no luck.
Mikhailov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mikhailov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mikhailov landing with the ground and pound.
Sixteen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mikhailov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mikhailov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sixteen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sixteen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mikhailov scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sixteen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mikhailov defends well.
Sixteen trying to control the position.
Sixteen has momentary wrist control but Mikhailov slips an elbow through the middle.
Mikhailov scoring with some ground and pound.
Sixteen keeping moving, preventing Mikhailov from controlling successfully.
Mikhailov is working Sixteen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sixteen keeping moving, preventing Mikhailov from controlling successfully.
Sixteen wants to stand but Mikhailov is controlling the position.
Sixteen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sixteen is still trying to improve position.
Mikhailov working some strikes from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mikhailov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mikhailov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mikhailov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Mikhailov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrei Mikhailov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sixteen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mikhailov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mikhailov winds up and cracks Sixteen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from Mikhailov.
Mikhailov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sixteen gets full guard.
Mikhailov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sixteen keeping moving, preventing Mikhailov from controlling successfully.
Sixteen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mikhailov.
Mikhailov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sixteen on the ground.
Sixteen trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sixteen pushes Mikhailov off and scrambles back to his feet.
Android Sixteen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sixteen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mikhailov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sixteen can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sixteen throws a leg kick
and Mikhailov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sixteen's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhailov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sixteen's head.
Mikhailov won't allow Sixteen to sweep him here.
Sixteen keeping moving, preventing Mikhailov from controlling successfully.
Mikhailov is really struggling to control Sixteen but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mikhailov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Andrei Mikhailov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mikhailov stands up over Sixteen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sixteen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mikhailov manages to get himself to full guard.
Sixteen preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mikhailov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mikhailov tries to get out of the position.
Mikhailov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mikhailov throws a strike but Sixteen avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Mikhailov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mikhailov landing with the ground and pound.
Mikhailov lands a couple of digs.
Mikhailov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sixteen's head.
Mikhailov advances to half guard.
Sixteen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sixteen wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailov winds up and cracks Sixteen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mikhailov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sixteen for as long as he can get away with.
Sixteen has one foot on Mikhailov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Sixteen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mikhailov. That did some damage!
Sixteen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sixteen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sixteen throws a body shot but no joy.
Mikhailov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sixteen with the inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Sixteen.
Android Sixteen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sixteen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mikhailov tries to counter with a takedown but Sixteen is quick to defend against it.
Sixteen throws a leg kick
and Mikhailov counters with a single leg into guard. Sixteen didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mikhailov throwing strikes but missing.
Sixteen wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mikhailov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mikhailov trying to control but Sixteen is working from the bottom.
Mikhailov connects with a couple of short punches.
Sixteen throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Mikhailov connects with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Andrei Mikhailov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andrei Mikhailov's cut.
That's time! Mikhailov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Mikhailov defending well as Sixteen loads up on a big left hand.
Sixteen throws a leg kick
and Mikhailov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mikhailov slips a nice elbow through Sixteen's hands, connecting with Sixteen's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mikhailov is nestled in close to Sixteen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sixteen is looking for a sweep. Mikhailov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mikhailov drops an elbow to the side of Sixteen's head.
Mikhailov is thwarting Sixteen's attempts to control the position.
Mikhailov is nestled in close to Sixteen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhailov content to control rather than advance.
Sixteen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mikhailov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mikhailov lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhailov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mikhailov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mikhailov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mikhailov controlling the action here.
Mikhailov working the head and body with strikes.
Mikhailov tries to pass to full mount but Sixteen defends it.
Sixteen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mikhailov lands with a punch from half guard.
Mikhailov working over Sixteen with some ground and pound. Sixteen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sixteen trying to hold on to Mikhailov's head to control him but Mikhailov postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailov winds up and cracks Sixteen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sixteen has hold of Mikhailov's hands but Mikhailov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mikhailov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sixteen wants to get back to full guard.
Mikhailov drops an elbow to the side of Sixteen's head.
Sixteen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mikhailov.
Mikhailov slips a nice elbow through Sixteen's hands, connecting with Sixteen's forehead.
Mikhailov working the head and body with strikes.
Sixteen manages to get to full guard.
Mikhailov scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sixteen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mikhailov.
Mikhailov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mikhailov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mikhailov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mikhailov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mikhailov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mikhailov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mikhailov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mikhailov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sixteen keeping full guard, as Mikhailov tries to pass.
Mikhailov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mikhailov lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sixteen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Mikhailov keeping moving, preventing Sixteen from controlling successfully.
Sixteen won't allow Mikhailov to sweep him here.
Sixteen passes Mikhailov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mikhailov tries to get to full guard but Sixteen has control of the leg.
Android Sixteen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei Mikhailov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mikhailov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrei Mikhailov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Christ (ranked 3649 p4p, 3912 weight class) and Ronny Barber (ranked 399 p4p, 428 weight class). Ronny Barber will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeff Christ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ronny Barber!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christ shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barber pinned against the cage. Barber gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Barber slaps away a takedown attempt from Christ, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Barber throws a quick inside leg kick.
Christ shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barber defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Christ. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Barber. Those never looked like landing.
Barber throws a head kick but Christ moves out of range.
Christ appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Barber throws a head kick that misses
and Christ counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Christ is working Barber over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Christ chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barber is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Christ is controlling him.
Christ with a nice head shot there.
Christ 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.
Christ chips away with some ground and pound.
Barber being controlled here, momentarily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Christ's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
 Barber is rocked!
Christ cracks Barber with a solid left hand.
Christ trying to control but Barber is working from the bottom.
Christ gets to his feet and stands over Barber, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Barber felt that one! Christ unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Barber from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Christ!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fernand Legrand (ranked 2678 p4p, 3108 weight class) and Allah Muhammad (ranked 411 p4p, 457 weight class). Fernand Legrand has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fernand Legrand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Allah Muhammad!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muhammad shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Muhammad dodges the punch combination from Legrand.
Muhammad goes for a double leg but Legrand avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Legrand continues to drive forward.
Legrand gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Legrand has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Legrand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Muhammad tries to keep at a distance but Legrand has taken the fight into the clinch.
Legrand lands with a left to the head.
Muhammad tries to pull guard but Legrand forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fernand Legrand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allah Muhammad.
Muhammad leaning his opponent against the cage.
Legrand lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legrand lands a left hand.
 It looks like Allah Muhammad has been cut.
Legrand lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Muhammad backwards.
Muhammad misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Legrand.
Muhammad is rocked!
Legrand fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muhammad is still on wobbly legs! Can Legrand finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legrand swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Legrand throws a punch but it's blocked by Muhammad.
Legrand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Legrand dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! Muhammad has had enough and taps out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Fernand Legrand!
During a confident post fight interview, Fernand Legrand 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Donovan Sharpe (ranked 862 p4p, 2546 weight class) and Brad Pfanne (ranked 126 p4p, 325 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 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donovan Sharpe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brad Pfanne!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pfanne shoots in for a takedown but Sharpe shows good takedown defense.
Pfanne shoots in looking for a takedown. Sharpe tries to sprawl out of it but Pfanne keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sharpe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pfanne shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sharpe but Sharpe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Donovan Sharpe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Pfanne.
Sharpe clinches with his opponent.
Sharpe gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Pfanne is trying is best to control the position here.
Sharpe lands strikes from half guard.
Sharpe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharpe trying to control the action but Pfanne is working from the bottom.
Sharpe prevents Pfanne from improving his position.
Sharpe throwing shots but Pfanne is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharpe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ground and pound from Sharpe.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sharpe wants to pass to mount but Pfanne is defending the position.
Sharpe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sharpe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pfanne's head.
Pfanne trying to control from the bottom.
Sharpe 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.
Pfanne blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sharpe.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sharpe connects with a nice short shot to Pfanne's temple.
Sharpe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sharpe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pfanne defending well though.
Sharpe wants to take a breather but Pfanne is having none of it.
Sharpe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pfanne is holding on to half guard well.
Pfanne tries to roll over but Sharpe keeps him under control.
Sharpe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sharpe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pfanne is not content to let Sharpe control the position.
Sharpe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sharpe throwing shots but Pfanne is blocking nicely.
Sharpe trying to control from half guard but Pfanne is working away.
Sharpe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pfanne defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sharpe throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Pfanne to regain full guard.
Pfanne controls Sharpe momentarily but Sharpe frees himself.
Sharpe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pfanne works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sharpe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sharpe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pfanne avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sharpe trying to control but Pfanne is working from the bottom.
Sharpe postures up in Pfanne's guard and throws a big left but Pfanne blocks it.
Sharpe trying to control but Pfanne is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sharpe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pfanne can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sharpe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sharpe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pfanne looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sharpe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sharpe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sharpe throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sharpe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pfanne is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sharpe postures up in Pfanne's guard and throws a big left but Pfanne blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Donovan Sharpe dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pfanne feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sharpe is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Pfanne presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
I was talking to Sharpe's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sharpe has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pfanne is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sharpe turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sharpe manages to end up in side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sharpe working away.
Sharpe looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Pfanne is avoiding damage well.
Sharpe laying and praying for a moment but Pfanne takes advantage and regains half guard.
Sharpe is pressing down on Pfanne's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pfanne is holding on for now.
Pfanne manages to get to full guard.
Sharpe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pfanne can do to turn this around?
Sharpe throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pfanne working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sharpe.
Sharpe looking to sit in guard and control but Pfanne gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pfanne throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pfanne postures up and lands a big shot to Sharpe's brow.
Sharpe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sharpe trying to control from half guard but Pfanne is working away.
Sharpe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sharpe thows a huge punch but Pfanne dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sharpe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pfanne has his hands clasped together around Sharpe's back. He's all about the action.
Sharpe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sharpe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sharpe misses with a head shot. Pfanne uses the momentum to regain guard.
Sharpe throws an elbow that misses. Pfanne uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sharpe's guard. Nice move by Pfanne!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sharpe holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pfanne throws a big elbow that misses.
Pfanne throwing strikes from guard but Sharpe blocks nicely.
Pfanne won't allow Sharpe to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pfanne missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sharpe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sharpe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sharpe looks to land a strike but Pfanne avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sharpe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sharpe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pfanne works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pfanne keeping full guard, as Sharpe tries to pass.
Sharpe trying to control the position from guard on top but Pfanne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe looking to sit in guard and control but Pfanne gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pfanne working some strikes from top position.
Pfanne is working Sharpe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sharpe pulls Pfanne in close to prevent any damage.
Sharpe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pfanne holds on and takes a little breather.
Donovan Sharpe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pfanne trying to keep a closed guard but Sharpe is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Donovan Sharpe dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sharpe looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sharpe wants to pass to mount but Pfanne is defending the position.
Pfanne wants to get back to full guard.
Pfanne holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Sharpe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sharpe looks to land a strike but Pfanne avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pfanne utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sharpe trying to control the position from guard on top but Pfanne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pfanne looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharpe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sharpe lands a couple of digs.
Pfanne wants to sweep here but Sharpe controlling him for the moment.
Sharpe with a nice head shot there.
Sharpe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sharpe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pfanne works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pfanne is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sharpe has his hands clasped together around Pfanne's back. He's all about the action.
Pfanne throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sharpe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pfanne is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe gets back to full guard.
Pfanne working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sharpe's head.
Pfanne won't allow Sharpe to sweep him here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pfanne working his ground and pound in the gym.
Sharpe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pfanne chips away with some ground and pound.
Pfanne makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pfanne with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pfanne must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sharpe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sharpe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pfanne's guard.
Sharpe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sharpe lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sharpe creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Pfanne sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Pfanne is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sharpe is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Pfanne is desperately trying to improve his position but Sharpe has a good base and remains in mount.
Sharpe working the ground and pound effectively.
Sharpe postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Pfanne looks a forlorn figure.
Sharpe with shots to the head and body - Pfanne looks very uncomfortable down there.
Pfanne is rocked!
Sharpe looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Pfanne covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donovan Sharpe!
Donovan Sharpe retains his middleweight title!
Donovan Sharpe bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teddy Daniels (ranked 1806 p4p, 2051 weight class) and Jouni Joukahainen (ranked 91 p4p, 101 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 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Teddy Daniels !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jouni Joukahainen!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joukahainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Daniels looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Daniels moves into range and clinches up with Joukahainen.
Joukahainen breaks from the clinch.
Joukahainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Daniels with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Joukahainen to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Teddy Daniels has been cut.
Daniels swinging wildly here.
Daniels uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joukahainen.
Joukahainen misses with an uppercut
and Daniels counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Joukahainen dodges the punch combination from Daniels .
Daniels ducks under a wild hook from Joukahainen.
Daniels moves out of range of the strikes.
Daniels lands with a kick to the temple. Joukahainen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Jouni Joukahainen has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daniels throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Joukahainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Joukahainen connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joukahainen looks to throw the jab but Daniels is out of range.
Joukahainen slips a jab from Daniels .
Joukahainen has closed the distance and engaged Daniels in a clinch.
Joukahainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daniels 's elbow.
Daniels wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A body shot lands from Joukahainen.
Daniels is breathing heavily.
Joukahainen digs a right hand into Daniels 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Daniels 's gas tank.
Joukahainen lands a body punch.
Joukahainen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Joukahainen fails to land.
Joukahainen pushes Daniels back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joukahainen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Joukahainen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Daniels 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joukahainen lands a nice shot to the body.
Joukahainen lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joukahainen has closed the distance and engaged Daniels in a clinch.
Joukahainen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Joukahainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jouni Joukahainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Joukahainen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Daniels . Daniels circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Daniels tries to close the distance and clinch but Joukahainen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Daniels slips under a jab.
Joukahainen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Daniels throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Daniels looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters circle momentarily. Joukahainen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Joukahainen closes the distance and pushes Daniels back into the cage.
Joukahainen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joukahainen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Daniels blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joukahainen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Daniels is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Joukahainen to keep the fight standing.
Joukahainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Daniels tries to land a knee to the head but Joukahainen blocks with his arms.
Joukahainen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Daniels escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Daniels moves out of range as Joukahainen strikes.
A big left from Joukahainen misses.
Joukahainen throws out a loose jab but Daniels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daniels dives in for a single leg takedown but Joukahainen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joukahainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Joukahainen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teddy Daniels . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daniels shoots for a double leg takedown but Joukahainen sprawls well. He's pushed Daniels 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Joukahainen throws a shot from downtown. Daniels moves away and avoids it.
Daniels darts in looking for a takedown but Joukahainen gets double underhooks and turns Daniels into the cage.
Joukahainen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Daniels up against the cage.
Joukahainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joukahainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Joukahainen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Joukahainen is leaning against Daniels and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Joukahainen struggles to land a body shot inside as Daniels controls his hands.
Daniels blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jouni Joukahainen dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Daniels looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Joukahainen.
Joukahainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daniels manages to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Daniels .
Daniels lands a jab-cross combination.
Jouni Joukahainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joukahainen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jouni Joukahainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joukahainen. Daniels does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joukahainen connects with a jab.
Daniels will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Daniels misses with a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Joukahainen misses.
Joukahainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Daniels throws a head kick that misses
and Joukahainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joukahainen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Teddy Daniels 's cut is getting worse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joukahainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Daniels uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joukahainen.
Daniels uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Joukahainen has time to react.
A jab from Joukahainen misses.
Joukahainen misses with a series of wild punches.
Daniels misses with a few strikes there.
Daniels throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Joukahainen with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Daniels 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Daniels throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Joukahainen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Joukahainen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Daniels misses with a punch on the inside.
Joukahainen has Daniels pushed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels tries to circle away but Joukahainen has him pinned against the cage.
A body shot lands from Joukahainen.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daniels is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jouni Joukahainen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Joukahainen.
Teddy Daniels 's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Joukahainen lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Daniels to his knees! Joukahainen keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jouni Joukahainen!
Jouni Joukahainen is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marshall Praust (ranked 1374 p4p, 1490 weight class) and Baki Hanma (ranked 214 p4p, 234 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marshall Praust!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baki Hanma!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Praust 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hanma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hanma lands with a shot to the body.
Hanma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Praust drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hanma looking for a guillotine here but Praust defends easily.
Hanma working for a triangle but Praust defends it easily.
Praust tries to free his leg and advance position but Hanma is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hanma looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Praust trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanma has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Praust can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hanma has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Praust can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hanma manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Praust manages to get himself to full guard.
Hanma postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Praust keeping moving, preventing Hanma from controlling successfully.
Hanma has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Roosters Coop. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Hanma throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanma stands up over Praust, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hanma postures up in Praust's guard and throws a big left but Praust blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Praust is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Praust looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Praust is working hard here to advance position.
Hanma tries to free his leg and advance position but Praust is retaining full guard.
Praust is trying to keep Hanma in close.
Hanma postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Praust not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hanma wants to pass the guard but Praust is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Praust is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanma escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Praust gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Praust preventing the sweep.
Hanma is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Praust is aware though and is defending well.
Praust working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hanma's head.
Hanma is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Praust is not content to let Hanma control the position.
Praust trying to hold on to Hanma's head to control him but Hanma postures up.
Hanma wants to pass the guard but Praust is defending well.
Hanma thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanma is working for a kimura but Praust is defending it quite comfortably.
Praust is looking to control Hanma's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Praust avoid being mounted?
Praust is not content to let Hanma control the position.
Hanma is looking for a kimura but Praust is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hanma to get the leverage.
Hanma is looking to take a break and control but Praust is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hanma prevents Praust from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanma moves into full mount! Praust won't be happy about that!
Praust tries to hold on but Hanma pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baki Hanma dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hanma lands with an overhand left.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hanma. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Praust jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Praust lands a head shot.
Hanma tried to score with a low kick but Praust checks it.
Praust closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hanma's guard.
Hanma is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hanma looking for a guillotine here but Praust defends easily.
Hanma working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Praust doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Praust manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma wants to control but Praust passes easily into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Praust scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hanma is pressing down on Praust's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hanma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hanma looking for a sweep. Not yet Hanma, not yet.
Hanma has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Praust is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hanma.
Hanma is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Hanma's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Praust wants to control but Hanma is keeping him busy.
Praust takes a little break here. Hanma wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanma is looking for a sweep.
Praust trying to control the action but Hanma is working from the bottom.
Hanma on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Praust tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hanma struggling a bit here.
Hanma manages to work his way to half guard, despite Praust's best efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Praust pulls his head out easily.
Hanma is looking for a sweep. Praust is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Praust wants to pass the guard but Hanma is defending well.
Hanma looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanma wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Praust in particular looking to stall.
Praust wants to take a breather but Hanma is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hanma looking for submissions off his back.
Hanma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hanma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Praust is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight
I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza
Yum. Can't wait.
Praust is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hanma!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanma tries to hold on but Praust postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marshall Praust dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Hanma moves away from the strike by Praust.
Hanma scores with a jab to the body.
Hanma scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Praust shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hanma won't allow Praust to pass to mount.
Praust prevents Hanma from improving his position.
Praust 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Praust is keen to just control but Hanma is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Praust is looking for a kimura but Hanma is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Praust to get the leverage.
Praust lands with a punch from half guard.
Praust trying to control from half guard but Hanma is working away.
Praust will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hanma is trying to get back to full guard.
Hanma has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Praust is working away from the top position though.
Hanma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hanma on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hanma moves into full guard.
Hanma has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Praust can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Praust stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hanma swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hanma is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hanma is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Praust defends well.
Praust pushing down on Hanma's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hanma is refusing to be controlled, as Praust sits in half guard.
Hanma taking some punishment here, with Praust in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanma looking for submissions off his back.
Praust is keen to just control but Hanma is a slippery customer.
Hanma taking some punishment here, with Praust in his half guard.
Hanma actively working from the bottom here.
Hanma is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Praust tries to pass to full mount but Hanma defends it.
Hanma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hanma moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Praust pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hanma is keeping the position for now.
Hanma manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Praust manages to get himself to full guard.
Praust trying to control the position.
Hanma engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hanma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Praust is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanma throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Marshall Praust did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Praust avoids the body shot from Hanma.
Praust throws a wild body kick that Hanma sees coming a mile off.
Hanma just misses with a punch to the body.
Praust avoids the body shot from Hanma.
Praust lunges at Hanma with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hanma's hand.
Praust defending well as Hanma loads up on a big left hand.
Hanma lands with a nice body punch.
Hanma chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Praust can pounce on him.
Hanma misses with a wild body shot.
Praust is looking to counter with a body kick.
Praust tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hanma manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hanma throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Praust.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Hanma.
Hanma lands a nice shot to the body.
Hanma throws a series of punches but Praust moves out of range.
Praust throws a chopping leg kick but Hanma manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hanma! But no joy.
Praust closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Praust lands in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Praust trying to control but Hanma is working from the bottom.
Marshall Praust overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hanma is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Praust working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hanma wants to hit a sweep here but Praust passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hanma there!
Hanma is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Praust with shots to the head and body - Hanma looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hanma slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Praust passes the guard and advances to mount!
Praust has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hanma's face.
Hanma is wriggling around trying to escape.
Praust working Hanma over with strikes here.
Hanma regains half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanma wants to improve his position but Praust is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Praust is taking a breather. Hanma 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.
Praust is trying to control the action in half guard but Hanma is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Praust working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Praust is trying to control. Hanma wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hanma is looking to improve his position.
Hanma moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hanma throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Praust trying to control but Hanma is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hanma is looking for a triangle but Praust pushes his legs off easily.
Hanma keeping moving, preventing Praust from controlling successfully.
Hanma has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Praust doesn't defend quickly enough and Hanma has managed to lock this one up! Can Praust escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Hanma on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Baki Hanma!
Baki Hanma very nearly forgot to thank Furnace Performance π₯ amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
In defeat, Marshall Praust stepped up to the mic, saying 'No worries. The Athletic Commission has just announced my opponent has once again tested positive for PEDs, so this fight will be declared a 'No-Contest.' '.
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