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MMAHKI 46 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Osman Mustafa (ranked 4819 p4p, 4774 weight class) and Hobert Nye (ranked 474 p4p, 473 weight class). Mustafa comes to the cage accompanied by Mudvayne - Not Falling. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Osman Mustafa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hobert Nye!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nye moves into range and clinches up with Mustafa.
A bit of stalling here from Nye.
Mustafa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mustafa takes an elbow to the temple.
Nye lands an elbow inside.
Nye pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nye told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Mustafa is trying to push Nye away but Nye has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nye escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nye connects with a body shot that sends Mustafa's belly button to the back.
Mustafa gets tackled into the cage by Nye. Nye maintains the clinch.
Nye lands an elbow inside that Mustafa shrugs off.
Mustafa takes an elbow to the temple.
Mustafa is trying to break the clinch but Nye is controlling him.
The referee calls for Nye to work.
Mustafa avoids the elbow strike from Nye, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nye breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nye misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nye has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nye using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nye's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nye is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nye wants to clinch up but Mustafa keeps it at a distance.
Nye tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mustafa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Osman Mustafa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mustafa tries to keep at a distance but Nye has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mustafa working hard to break the clinch.
Mustafa letting Nye take a breather here.
Mustafa looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nye lands a shoulder strike.
Nye lands a damaging elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mustafa breaks the clinch.
Nye closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mustafa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mustafa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mustafa breaks from the clinch.
Mustafa tries to keep at a distance but Nye has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Nye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nye creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mustafa's defenses.
Nye stalling the fight.
Nye lands a damaging elbow.
Mustafa is trying to push Nye away but Nye has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mustafa wants to break free but Nye has control.
Nye creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mustafa's defenses.
Mustafa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nye is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nye lands an uppercut.
Nye lands an elbow just above Mustafa 's eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nye's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nye has taken the fight to the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Mustafa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mustafa takes an elbow to the temple.
Nye controlling the action here for a moment.
Mustafa takes a shot to the head.
Nye breaks from the clinch.
Hobert Nye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nye rushes Mustafa and presses him up against the cage.
Nye's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nye moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nye blocks a head kick by Mustafa.
Nye tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mustafa defends well and Nye ends up having to push Mustafa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Mustafa misses the target.
Mustafa walks into a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mustafa swats away the attempt to clinch by Nye.
Nye has closed the distance and engaged Mustafa in a clinch.
Mustafa manages to break the clinch.
Nye is looking to clinch but Mustafa is avoiding it.
Nye is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nye moves into the clinch.
Mustafa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nye keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mustafa's efforts to push away.
Nye lands an elbow inside that Mustafa shrugs off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hobert Nye dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nye shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mustafa pinned against the cage. Mustafa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mustafa throws a quick counter kick to the body but Nye avoids it.
Mustafa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nye tries to close the distance and clinch but Mustafa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Mustafa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nye is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nye shoots for a takedown but Mustafa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mustafa is looking to counter with a body kick.
Nye connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nye clinches up with Mustafa and pushes him back against the cage.
Nye lands an elbow inside that Mustafa shrugs off.
Nye has Mustafa pressed against the cage, preventing Mustafa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nye slowing the pace effectively.
Mustafa is trying to break the clinch but Nye has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustafa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nye has him pressed against the cage.
Mustafa wants to break free but Nye has control.
Nye creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mustafa's defenses.
Mustafa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mustafa is trying to break free.
Nye makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mustafa is trying to break the clinch but Nye has him pressed against the cage.
Mustafa is trying to force a seperation but Nye has the dominant position.
Nye lands an elbow that stopped Mustafa in his tracks for a moment.
Nye creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mustafa's defenses.
Nye lands a nice elbow.
Nye prevents Mustafa from breaking the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nye throws an elbow but misses.
Mustafa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nye throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nye prevents Mustafa from breaking the clinch.
Mustafa working hard to break the clinch.
Mustafa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Nye.
Nye lands a good knee to the midsection. Mustafa won't want to take too many of those.
Mustafa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nye scores with a shoulder strike.
Mustafa blocks the elbow strike.
Nye throws an elbow but it misses.
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!
Mustafa is trying to break the clinch but Nye has him pressed against the cage.
Nye prevents Mustafa from breaking the clinch.
Mustafa blocks an elbow strike.
Nye has Mustafa pressed against the cage, preventing Mustafa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mustafa avoiding damage as Nye throws knees to the body.
Hobert Nye seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mustafa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mustafa is looking to break free of the clinch but Nye has double underhooks.
Nye lands an elbow inside that Mustafa shrugs off.
Mustafa can't break the clinch.
Nye has Mustafa pressed against the cage.
Mustafa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nye lands a nice elbow.
Mustafa dodges an elbow strike from Nye.
Mustafa is trying to break the clinch but Nye is controlling him.
Nye lands an elbow inside that Mustafa shrugs off.
Nye manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mustafa is trying to break free.
Mustafa tries to circle away but Nye has him pinned against the cage.
Nye with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nye lands an elbow just above Mustafa 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nye.
Mustafa is trying to push Nye away but Nye has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nye lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mustafa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nye has him pressed against the cage.
Mustafa working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nye controlling the action here for a moment.
A frustrated look appears on Mustafa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nye lands with a right to the head.
Mustafa avoiding damage as Nye throws knees to the body.
Nye pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mustafa tries to break free but Nye pushes him back against the cage.
Mustafa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nye throws an elbow but it misses.
Mustafa tries to break the clinch but Nye is controlling the position.
Mustafa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nye has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mustafa has had enough of the clinch but Nye keeps him there for the moment.
Nye comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nye creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nye lands an elbow inside.
Nye missing with knees to the body.
Nye throws an elbow but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hobert Nye showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nye is looking to clinch.
Nye misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mustafa keeps the fight on the outside.
Nye looks for a takedown but Mustafa sprawls well.
Mustafa throws a quick counter kick to the body but Nye avoids it.
Nye tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mustafa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mustafa tries to counter with a takedown but Nye is quick to defend against it.
Nye dives in and grabs Mustafa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mustafa pushes down on Nye's head and hops out.
Osman Mustafa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hobert Nye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nye throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mustafa.
Nye wants to clinch up but Mustafa keeps it at a distance.
Mustafa jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nye tries to clinch there but Mustafa circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nye is defended easily by Mustafa.
Hobert Nye is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nye clinches up with Mustafa and pushes him back against the cage.
Mustafa takes an elbow to the temple.
Nye digs a right hand underneath Mustafa's ribcage. Mustafa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nye lands an elbow that stopped Mustafa in his tracks for a moment.
Nye keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mustafa's efforts to push away.
Mustafa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nye or not.
Mustafa working hard to break the clinch.
Mustafa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nye with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nye lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nye throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nye throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nye tries a knee to the head but Mustafa blocks it.
Nye escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nye looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nye doesn't manage to clinch there - Mustafa circles away.
Mustafa appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nye clinches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nye.
Nye prevents Mustafa from breaking the clinch.
Mustafa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nye has him pressed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A frustrated look appears on Mustafa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mustafa letting Nye take a breather here.
Nye dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustafa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nye is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mustafa is defending well for now.
Mustafa wants to get back to striking at distance but Nye won't allow it.
Nye creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mustafa's defenses.
Nye lands an elbow that stopped Mustafa in his tracks for a moment.
Nye throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mustafa working hard to break the clinch.
Mustafa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nye lands an elbow that stopped Mustafa in his tracks for a moment.
Mustafa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nye throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mustafa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mustafa is trying to break the clinch but Nye has him pressed against the cage.
Mustafa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nye misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mustafa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nye is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mustafa is defending well for now.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nye keeps control of Mustafa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nye creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mustafa's defenses.
Mustafa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nice elbow from Nye.
Mustafa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nye creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mustafa's defenses.
Nye's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nye takes the fight into the clinch.
Nye lands a damaging elbow.
Osman Mustafa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nye lands a good knee to the midsection. Mustafa won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nye misses with a knee to the head.
Hobert Nye is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mustafa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hobert Nye comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nye has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hobert Nye!
Hobert Nye thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Janko Godwin (ranked 3012 p4p, 24578 weight class) and Umar Kwabena (ranked 375 p4p, 545 weight class). Janko Godwin could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Umar Kwabena's chin.
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Janko Godwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Umar Kwabena!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Godwin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kwabena counters with a left and a right that stings Godwin.
A shot to the body from Godwin misses
and Kwabena counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Godwin thinking.
Godwin throws a nice looking combination but Kwabena bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kwabena slaps away a takedown attempt from Godwin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kwabena unleashes a big counter combination but Godwin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godwin misses with a hook. Kwabena ducked under it nicely.
Kwabena is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Godwin throws a low kick, looking for Kwabena's leg but Kwabena calmly moves out of range.
Kwabena lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Godwin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwabena keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kwabena is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Godwin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Nice shot lands for Godwin.
Umar Kwabena is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Godwin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kwabena appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Janko Godwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Godwin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
As Godwin backs off Kwabena throws a huge counter combo but Godwin manages to avoid it all.
Godwin looks to land a right hand but Kwabena moved out of range.
Kwabena is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godwin tries for a takedown but Kwabena circles away easily
and Kwabena counters with a one-two to the body.
Godwin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kwabena unleashes a big counter combination but Godwin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Godwin looks to land a left hand but Kwabena moved out of range nicely.
Kwabena unleashes a big counter combination but Godwin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Godwin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kwabena circles away.
Godwin fails to land the takedown.
As Godwin backs off Kwabena throws a huge counter combo but Godwin manages to avoid it all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwabena swats away the attempt to clinch by Godwin.
Godwin looks to throw the jab but Kwabena is out of range.
Kwabena is looking for the big counter here.
Godwin throws a hook but Kwabena avoids it easily.
Kwabena is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
An inside leg kick from Godwin misses.
Kwabena unleashes a big counter combination but Godwin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
No joy there for Godwin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kwabena is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Godwin looks to land a left hand but Kwabena moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kwabena keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kwabena lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Godwin throws a poor cross that misses
and Kwabena counters with a two punch combo.
Godwin misses with a hook. Kwabena ducked under it nicely.
Kwabena circles away from the clinch attempt.
Godwin throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Godwin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kwabena counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Janko Godwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Godwin throws a body punch but Kwabena moves out of range.
Kwabena lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Umar Kwabena dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Godwin throws a poor cross that misses
and Kwabena counters with a left and a right that stings Godwin.
Some wild striking there from Godwin.
Kwabena is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Godwin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kwabena.
Kwabena has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Godwin misses with a body kick.
A nice side step and Kwabena releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kwabena steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Godwin.
Godwin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
As Godwin backs off Kwabena throws a huge counter combo but Godwin manages to avoid it all.
Godwin throws a looping overhand right but Kwabena ducks down to avoid it.
Kwabena unleashes a big counter combination but Godwin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Godwin misses the target.
Kwabena uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Godwin.
Kwabena walks into a left hand.
Godwin dives in and grabs Kwabena's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kwabena pushes down on Godwin's head and hops out.
Godwin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kwabena counters with a three punch combo that has Godwin backing up. Godwin nods at Kwabena to acknowledge the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Godwin. Kwabena does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kwabena unleashes a big counter combination but Godwin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Umar Kwabena is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godwin misses with a body shot
and Kwabena counters with a series of strikes. Godwin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Godwin shoots in for a takedown but Kwabena shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Godwin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kwabena's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kwabena avoids the body shot from Godwin.
Kwabena let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kwabena circles away from the clinch attempt.
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!
A shot to the body from Godwin misses
and Kwabena cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kwabena blocks a head kick by Godwin.
Kwabena is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwabena blocks a jab.
Godwin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kwabena sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kwabena is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Janko Godwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Godwin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on Kwabena's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Godwin misses with an uppercut.
Kwabena unleashes a big counter combination but Godwin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Godwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Godwin misses with a series of wild punches.
As Godwin backs off Kwabena throws a huge counter combo but Godwin manages to avoid it all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Godwin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kwabena throws a counter combo.
Kwabena keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Kwabena's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Godwin misses with a hook.
Kwabena has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Umar Kwabena seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Godwin takes a swing at Kwabena's ribcage but misses.
Kwabena was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Godwin throws a hook but Kwabena blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Godwin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kwabena counters with a two punch combo.
Kwabena keeps the fight on the outside.
Kwabena unleashes a big counter combination but Godwin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Umar Kwabena will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Godwin'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.
Godwin throws a poor cross that misses
and Kwabena counters with a three punch combo that has Godwin backing up. Godwin nods at Kwabena to acknowledge the strikes.
Godwin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kwabena was well out of range. Poor timing from Godwin.
Kwabena slips under a jab from Godwin.
Despite the aggression on Kwabena's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A jab from Godwin misses.
Godwin misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godwin tries to bum rush Kwabena with a series of wild strikes but Kwabena uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Godwin throws a body punch but Kwabena moves out of range.
As Godwin backs off Kwabena throws a huge counter combo but Godwin manages to avoid it all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godwin looks to land a combination but Kwabena avoids it well.
Kwabena lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Godwin throws an off balance right hand
letting Kwabena counter with a right hand.
Godwin throws a shot to the body.
Godwin throws a leg kick
and Kwabena counters with a series of strikes. Godwin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Godwin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kwabena lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Godwin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kwabena.
Kwabena throws a counter combo.
Kwabena slips a jab and a cross from Godwin.
Kwabena throws a counter combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godwin scores with a hook to the body. Kwabena takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Godwin works the jab nicely.
Godwin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kwabena is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Godwin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Godwin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Godwin looks to land a left hand but Kwabena moved out of range nicely.
Kwabena unleashes a big counter combination but Godwin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Janko Godwin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godwin throws a nice looking combination but Kwabena bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Godwin lands a nice hook to Kwabena's body. Kwabena takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Godwin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kwabena sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Umar Kwabena is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Godwin doesn't manage to clinch there - Kwabena circles away.
Godwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Godwin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kwabena is looking for the big counter here.
Godwin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kwabena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Godwin looks to throw the jab but Kwabena is out of range.
Kwabena keeps the fight on the outside.
Godwin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kwabena throws a counter combo.
Godwin throws a body shot but no joy.
Kwabena throws a counter combo.
Godwin instigates a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Godwin throws a head punch that misses.
Godwin can't find room to land a body shot as Kwabena controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Janko Godwin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kwabena 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shac Carwin (ranked 3722 p4p, 3264 weight class) and Jack Jones (ranked 421 p4p, 396 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shac Carwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Jones!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carwin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jones napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jones wants to control but Carwin postures up.
Jones is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jones is trying to escape the position but Carwin is controlling the position.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Jones is trying to control Carwin's posture but Carwin avoids it.
Carwin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Carwin tries to advance to mount but Jones denies him.
Carwin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jones has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jones taking a bit of punishment here - Carwin scoring with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carwin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jones is not content to let Carwin control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jones is holding Carwin down, trying to stall.
Jones tries to buck Carwin off but Carwin is having none of it.
Jones manages to get back to half guard.
Jones keeping hold of Carwin's head, controlling as best he can.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Carwin.
Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Carwin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carwin wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jones keeping hold of Carwin's head, controlling as best he can.
Jones gets back to full guard.
Carwin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Carwin throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Carwin chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carwin throwing strikes but missing.
Carwin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Carwin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carwin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Carwin is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Carwin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones's head.
Jones controlling the position.
Carwin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard.
Carwin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jones wants to control from the top but Carwin keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Carwin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Carwin's legs - danger averted.
Carwin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Carwin keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Carwin keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones advances to half guard.
Jones tries to pass to full mount but Carwin defends it.
Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carwin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones is taking a breather. Carwin 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shac Carwin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Carwin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jones napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Carwin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Carwin working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carwin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jones, who protects the arm well.
Carwin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jones tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carwin goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jones has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Carwin but great work by Jones.
Jones looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Carwin wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Jones tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jones has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones lands a nice forearm strike.
Carwin is trying to get back to half guard.
Carwin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carwin is trying to control but can't.
Carwin is trying to control Jones's posture. Jones takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Carwin! Jones is rotating here... this could be the end... Carwin is out! Jones has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jack Jones!
Jack Jones bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brick Knuckles (ranked 2517 p4p, 25017 weight class) and David Nikora (ranked 278 p4p, 533 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brick Knuckles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, David Nikora!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knuckles drops Nikora with a beautiful combination! Nikora stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Knuckles is looking for the KO!
 It looks like David Nikora has been cut.
Knuckles sends Nikora crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Knuckles is motioning to the referee to let Nikora up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 Nikora is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knuckles closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Nikora out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brick Knuckles!
Brick Knuckles 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Marc Tong Panong (ranked 1842 p4p, 4052 weight class) and William Anthony (ranked 246 p4p, 448 weight class). Tong Panong comes to the cage accompanied by Tetris Song. On his way into the cage it seems that Marc Tong Panong has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Marc Tong Panong seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marc Tong Panong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, William Anthony!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anthony fails to land the takedown.
Tong Panong shoots in but no luck this time.
Anthony throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tong Panong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tong Panong wants it to stay on the feet.
Anthony pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tong Panong shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tong Panong slows the pace down in half guard.
Anthony looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tong Panong looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anthony trying to hold on to Tong Panong's head to control him but Tong Panong postures up.
Tong Panong content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tong Panong looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Anthony keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Tong Panong controlling the action here.
Tong Panong passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tong Panong controlling his opponent.
Tong Panong with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Anthony somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Tong Panong misses with a series of wild punches.
Anthony shoots in but Tong Panong avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tong Panong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marc Tong Panong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Anthony.
Anthony goes for a double leg but Tong Panong avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tong Panong continues to drive forward.
Tong Panong swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Anthony shoots in for a double leg but Tong Panong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tong Panong scores with a jab to the jaw.
Anthony gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anthony closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Anthony lands in his opponent's guard.
Tong Panong has his feet on Anthony's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Tong Panong stuffs the takedown.
Anthony with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tong Panong to score with a decent uppercut.
Anthony drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anthony prevents Tong Panong from getting back to his feet.
Tong Panong has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Anthony off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Anthony bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Anthony in side control, throwing shots but Tong Panong defends.
Tong Panong is trying to get back to his feet.
Anthony thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Anthony prevents Tong Panong from escaping the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anthony landing strikes.
Tong Panong is pushing Anthony's head away, looking to escape. Anthony manages to hold on to the position though.
Anthony scores with a couple of short elbows.
Tong Panong is trying to buck Anthony off.
Anthony throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Anthony prevents Tong Panong from escaping the position.
Anthony wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tong Panong keeps working.
Tong Panong is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Anthony asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Tong Panong dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tong Panong misses with a wild body shot.
Anthony is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tong Panong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Anthony steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Anthony on the side of the head.
Anthony shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tong Panong as he avoids it easily.
Tong Panong appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Anthony closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tong Panong's guard.
Anthony with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tong Panong is looking to stand up but Anthony isn't so interested in that idea.
Anthony throwing strikes from guard but Tong Panong blocks nicely.
Anthony stops Tong Panong from standing up.
Anthony wants to control from the top but Tong Panong keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tong Panong wants to get back to his feet but Anthony is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tong Panong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anthony prevents Tong Panong from getting back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tong Panong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anthony can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthony shoots in for a double leg but Tong Panong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marc Tong Panong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Anthony.
Anthony is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tong Panong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice straight punches there by Tong Panong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tong Panong.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Anthony.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tong Panong shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tong Panong was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Anthony throws Tong Panong to one side and escapes!
Tong Panong wants to clinch up but Anthony keeps it at a distance.
Anthony shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tong Panong's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anthony stops Tong Panong from standing up.
Anthony postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
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.
Anthony is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Anthony trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anthony controlling from the top position.
Tong Panong is looking to stand up but Anthony isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Marc Tong Panong is winning the standup battle so far.
Anthony shoots in but Tong Panong avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tong Panong with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tong Panong. Anthony does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anthony shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tong Panong as he avoids it easily.
Tong Panong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anthony swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Anthony fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Anthony avoids the elbow strike from Tong Panong, against the cage.
Tong Panong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tong Panong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Anthony has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tong Panong after a bit of a struggle.
Anthony blocking some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tong Panong just misses with a elbow thrown towards Anthony's brow.
Tong Panong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anthony fails with a takedown attempt.
Anthony blocks a jab.
It looks like Tong Panong has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Tong Panong wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anthony slips under a jab from Tong Panong.
Anthony tries for a takedown but Tong Panong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tong Panong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anthony looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jab by Tong Panong.
Anthony shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tong Panong sprawls well. Tong Panong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Anthony gets slowly back to his feet.
Tong Panong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Anthonys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tong Panong has taken the fight to the clinch.
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!
Tong Panong looking for a takedown.
Anthony prevents a body shot from Tong Panong.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Tong Panong 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. And we move into the final round!
Tong Panong decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tong Panong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anthony keeps working.
Tong Panong trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anthony wants to improve his position but Tong Panong is controlling well.
Tong Panong is pressing down on Anthony's thigh, looking to free his foot. Anthony is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tong Panong keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
It looks like Tong Panong is going to stand back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tong Panong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tong Panong wants it to stay on the feet.
Tong Panong looks to land a left hand but Anthony moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Anthony is defended easily by Tong Panong.
No joy there for Tong Panong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anthony looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tong Panong is fending him off so far but Anthony persists. Nope, Tong Panong circles away and we're back to standing.
Marc Tong Panong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Anthony.
Tong Panong displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anthony.
Anthony slips a jab from Tong Panong.
Marc Tong Panong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tong Panong is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong slaps away a takedown attempt from Anthony, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck for Tong Panong with that takedown attempt.
Marc Tong Panong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tong Panong scores with a hook.
Anthony displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tong Panong throws out the jab.
Anthony with the counter takedown but Tong Panong avoids it easily.
Tong Panong swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Anthony counters with a shoot takedown. Tong Panong fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Tong Panong manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tong Panong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Anthony wants to take the fight to the mat but Tong Panong manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Anthony is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong misses with the head strike.
Anthony letting Tong Panong take a breather here.
Anthony breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anthony fails to land the takedown.
A combination from Tong Panong does no damage.
That's four 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.
Anthony is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tong Panong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tong Panong was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
William Anthony has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anthony fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tong Panong appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tong Panong misses with a series of wild punches.
Anthony dives in for a single leg takedown but Tong Panong sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tong Panong uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Anthony has time to react.
Tong Panong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anthony swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Anthony with the counter takedown but Tong Panong avoids it easily.
Tong Panong throws a nice looking combination but Anthony bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tong Panong fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Anthony sprawls well initially but Tong Panong persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tong Panong is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tong Panong looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Anthony tries to roll over but Tong Panong keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marc Tong Panong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tong Panong, 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marc Tong Panong!
Marc Tong Panong tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rumsfeld Shart (ranked 3831 p4p, 3991 weight class) and Ferdinand Lascombe (ranked 502 p4p, 518 weight class). Ferdinand Lascombe has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rumsfeld Shart's chin.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rumsfeld Shart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ferdinand Lascombe!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lascombe has closed the distance and engaged Shart in a clinch.
Lascombe pulls guard.
Shart wanted to stand there but Lascombe had control of the position.
Lascombe is pulling down on Shart's head to control his posture.
Shart controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shart with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lascombe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shart postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lascombe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shart trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shart is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lascombe keeping moving, preventing Shart from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lascombe is on top in guard.
Shart wants to sweep here but Lascombe controlling him for the moment.
Lascombe wants to control from the top but Shart keeps moving.
Shart 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.
Shart tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shart pulls Lascombe in close to prevent any damage.
Shart looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lascombe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shart swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lascombe passes Shart's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lascombe wants to control but Shart is keeping him busy.
Shart moves into full guard.
Lascombe stopping the sweep attempt from Shart.
Shart is trying to control the position but Lascombe postures up.
Lascombe drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Shart manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lascombe has Shart in his guard.
Lascombe wants to hit a sweep here but Shart passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lascombe there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lascombe keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Shart sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lascombe is working to get back to half guard.
Lascombe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shart looking to secure an arm triangle but Lascombe defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shart content just to control the position here.
Lascombe really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shart throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Lascombe because Shart loaded up on that one.
Shart throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Lascombe can't escape the position.
Shart tries to control but Lascombe wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shart fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Shart scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lascombe?
Shart trying to control but Lascombe is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rumsfeld Shart dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Shart looks to clinch
and Lascombe counters with a takedown into side control.
Lascombe is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shart knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shart is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lascombe prevents Shart from standing back up.
Lascombe is looking to take a break and control but Shart is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lascombe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shart sees it coming and defends easily.
Shart gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lascombe tries to free his leg and advance position but Shart is retaining full guard.
Lascombe drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Shart manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lascombe has Shart in his guard.
Shart has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lascombe is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shart advances to half guard.
Lascombe is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Shart jumps into side control!
Lascombe regains half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shart lands a nice short elbow.
Shart not doing much here.
Lascombe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shart content to control rather than advance.
Shart thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lascombe tries to get to full guard but Shart has control of the leg.
Shart wants to pass to mount but Lascombe is defending the position.
Lascombe tries to roll over but Shart keeps him under control.
Shart performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Shart postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Lascombe to stand up.
Shart is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lascombe can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shart keeps the fight on the outside.
Shart shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Shart throws a big elbow that misses.
Lascombe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shart is one step ahead there.
Shart postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shart advances to half guard.
Shart slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lascombe gets full guard.
Shart throwing strikes but missing.
Lascombe is trying to control the position but Shart postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lascombe wants to sweep but no luck.
Shart sitting in guard here, content to control.
Shart throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rumsfeld Shart dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
Shart keeps the fight on the outside.
Shart changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shart looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lascombe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lascombe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shart pulls Lascombe into guard.
Lascombe trying to move into half guard but instead Shart has managed to sweep!
Lascombe looking for a sweep. Not yet Lascombe, not yet.
Lascombe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shart is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shart is working Lascombe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Shart is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Shart lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shart looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lascombe wants to sweep here but Shart controlling him for the moment.
Shart engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shart is working Lascombe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lascombe keeping moving, preventing Shart from controlling successfully.
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.
Shart controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lascombe looking for a guillotine here but Shart defends easily.
Lascombe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shart got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lascombe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shart has managed to get both his arms back between Lascombe's legs - danger averted.
Shart stands up from Lascombe's guard - Shart perhaps looking for a knockout.
Shart circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ferdinand Lascombe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shart changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lascombe looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Shart happy to just control the position for now.
Shart decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lascombe to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lascombe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shart is pressed up against the cage. Lascombe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shart down to the mat. Shart avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lascombe tries to close the distance and clinch but Shart swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shart lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lascombe circles away quickly and effectively.
Lascombe tries to clinch but Shart moves out of range.
Shart throws a big counter combination but Lascombe scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lascombe moves into the clinch successfully.
Shart tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lascombe's elbow.
Shart jumps guard and drags Lascombe to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Shart tries to strike from the bottom.
Shart bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lascombe's guard.
Shart loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lascombe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lascombe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Shart is trying to control the position but Lascombe postures up.
Lascombe tries to free his leg and advance position but Shart is retaining full guard.
Lascombe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lascombe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shart is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shart won't allow Lascombe to pass to mount.
Ferdinand Lascombe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shart is looking for a sweep. Lascombe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shart regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shart looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Lascombe is defending well. Shart quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Lascombe has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Shart celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rumsfeld Shart!
Rumsfeld Shart took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, The Huntington New Age Wellness Community for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arman Brown (ranked 928 p4p, 3785 weight class) and Enokentiy Klimov (ranked 131 p4p, 499 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Arman Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Enokentiy Klimov!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Brown finds it's way through Klimov's defenses.
Klimov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Klimov throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
Brown bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brown wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brown connects with a jab.
Brown jabs Klimov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A nice leg kick from Brown, right into the meat of the thigh.
Klimov misses with a right hand
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brown's jab looks to have found its range, popping Klimov under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Klimov misses the target.
Klimov works Brown's body with a nice hook.
Klimov lands with a nice combination. Brown backs away looking to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klimov slips under a jab.
Brown is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Klimov tries to close the distance and clinch but Brown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Brown on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brown closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Brown is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brown seems to be working for a kimura but Klimov defends the submission attempt.
Klimov wants to control but Brown is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klimov wants to get back to his feet.
Brown is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Klimov defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klimov is trying to stand up here but Brown is controlling him well.
Brown is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Klimov trying to hold on to Brown's head to control him but Brown postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Klimov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Klimov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Klimov misses with a wild combination.
Klimov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
It looked like Brown wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Klimov misses with a few strikes there.
A slow jab from Klimov misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klimov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt.
Klimov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brown gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A big left from Klimov misses.
Brown with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Klimov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Klimov.
Brown takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Klimov loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Arman Brown will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Brown misses with a low kick.
Klimov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brown's head.
Brown throws a sloppy body shot
and Klimov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
Klimov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brown is looking for a takedown.
Klimov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Klimov avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
Klimov stops a takedown attempt from Brown.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
Brown lands a right hand that snaps the head of Klimov backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown lands a nice shot to the body.
Klimov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Brown misses with the head strike.
Klimov wants to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Klimov backwards.
Klimov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brown changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Klimov tries to avoid it but Brown manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Klimov to the ground. Klimov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arman Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brown goes for a takedown in the clinch but Klimov prevents it.
Klimov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Klimov controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right from Klimov.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Klimov.
Brown lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klimov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Klimov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Brown up against the cage.
Klimov receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Brown wants a takedown.
Klimov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Klimov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Klimov misses.
Brown tries for a takedown but Klimov circles away easily
and Klimov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Klimov lands with an uppercut that bounces Brown off the cage and back into range.
Klimov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brown tried to counter with a leg kick but Klimov avoided it.
Enokentiy Klimov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klimov misses with the combination.
Brown was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Brown tests Klimov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brown lunges at Klimov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Klimov's hand.
Enokentiy Klimov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown looks to land a left hand but Klimov moved out of range nicely.
Klimov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Brown counter with a right hand.
Klimov tries to clinch but Brown is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Brown misses the target.
Klimov throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.
Brown is looking to counter punch.
Klimov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klimov misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely.
Klimov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Klimov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brown on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Klimov is just out of range.
Klimov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Klimov lands with a cross.
Klimov looks to land a right hand but Brown moved out of range.
Klimov loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
A big left from Klimov misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Enokentiy Klimov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nice cross by Brown.
A telegraphed right hand from Brown misses the target.
Nice takedown defense from Klimov. No joy for Brown on that attempt.
Klimov throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily.
Brown fires out a quick counter leg kick but Klimov just manages to avoid it.
Brown lands an overhand right.
Brown gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Klimov.
Klimov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brown appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Brown jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Klimov misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown throws a lazy uppercut
and Klimov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Klimov looks to land a right hand but Brown moved out of range.
Brown walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown slips under a jab from Klimov.
Klimov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brown.
Klimov scores with a sloppy right hand. Brown should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Klimov misses the target.
Klimov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.
Brown staying out of range there.
Klimov misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klimov misses with a straight left.
Brown throws a lazy right hand but Klimov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Klimov throws out the jab.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arman Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Klimov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Klimov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Klimov throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
An attempted straight right counter from Brown misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klimov throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Klimov throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Klimov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Brown wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brown tried to counter with a leg kick but Klimov avoided it.
Both fighters circling a little - Brown finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Klimov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Klimov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Klimov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Klimov throws a right hand that misses
and Brown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Klimov misses with a straight right.
Brown takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Klimov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Klimov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brown misses with a wild body shot.
Klimov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Klimov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Klimov misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown shoots for a double leg takedown but Klimov sprawls well. He's pushed Brown's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Klimov.
Klimov throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Klimov loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
Brown half committed to a counter leg kick.
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Klimov.
Brown half committed to a counter leg kick.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown but Klimov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brown's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Klimov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brown thows a left - swing and a miss!
Klimov connects with a looping right hand.
Klimov tries to clinch there but Brown circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Enokentiy Klimov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Klimov 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enokentiy Klimov!
A very excited looking Enokentiy Klimov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toutius Sextius (ranked 1405 p4p, 1916 weight class) and Celestyn Kluz (ranked 214 p4p, 286 weight class). Sextius's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 40 to 1. Kluz has chosen Mark Crozer and The Rels - Broken Out In Love as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Toutius Sextius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Celestyn Kluz!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kluz closes the distance and pushes Sextius back into the cage.
Sextius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sextius leaning against his opponent.
A short body shot lands from Sextius as the two fighters clinch.
Kluz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sextius.
Sextius blocks an uppercut.
Sextius is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kluz is keeping busy.
Kluz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sextius lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kluz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sextiuss head.
Kluz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sextius taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The referee calls for Sextius to work.
Sextius seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Sextius blocks a body shot from Kluz.
Kluz lands a shoulder strike.
Kluz scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kluz.
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!
Sextius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kluz leaning against his opponent.
Sextius softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sextius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Kluz.
Sextius swings wildly with an uppercut but Kluz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kluz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kluz has Sextius pressed against the cage.
Sextius misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sextius fails to land.
Kluz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kluz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kluz misses with the head strike.
Sextius effectively controlling the action here.
Kluz's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kluz's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sextius throws a head punch that misses.
Sextius is pushing Kluz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A head punch on the inside from Kluz fails to land.
Kluz misses with a knee strike.
Kluz lands with a short shot to the head.
Kluz lands a nice shot to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kluz letting Sextius take a breather here.
Kluz swings wildly with an uppercut but Sextius uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Kluz fails to land.
Sextius blocking some punches.
Sextius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kluz's elbow.
Kluz working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kluz as Sextius tries to tie him up.
Kluz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kluz blocking some punches.
Sextius misses with a punch to the body.
Kluz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sextius misses with some punches.
Sextius lands a shoulder strike.
Kluz throws a head punch that misses.
Kluz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kluz pushes Sextius back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sextius looking to slow down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kluz misses with the head strike.
Kluz struggles to land a body shot inside as Sextius controls his hands.
Sextius makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sextius lands with a left to the head.
Kluz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kluz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sextius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kluz.
Kluz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kluz lands with a light punch inside.
Kluz working aggressively here.
A short left from Kluz.
Kluz misses with the head strike.
Kluz misses with a punch to the body.
Kluz has Sextius pressed against the cage.
Kluz blocks an uppercut.
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!
Sextius has a couple of punches blocked by Kluz.
Sextius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kluz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kluz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kluz blocking some punches.
Sextius lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sextius.
Kluz takes a shot to the head.
Sextius pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kluz misses with a punch on the inside.
Sextius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kluz throws a punch but it's blocked by Sextius.
Sextius swings wildly with an uppercut but Kluz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sextius swings wildly with an uppercut but Kluz uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sextius.
Kluz pushes Sextius back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kluz fails to land.
Kluz lands with a short shot to the head.
Kluz lands a body punch.
Sextius's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kluz stalling in the clinch but Sextius improves position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Celestyn Kluz dominated that round.
That's time! Sextius's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kluz tries a head kick but it misses.
Sextius thuds his right hand into Kluz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kluz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sextius.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sextius.
A head punch on the inside from Kluz fails to land.
Sextius is looking to control Kluz's arms but Kluz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sextius has his back to the cage.
Sextius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kluz misses with the head strike.
Kluz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sextius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kluz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kluz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sextiuss head.
Kluz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sextius backwards.
Kluz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kluz is working Sextius over against the cage.
Sextius misses with some punches.
Kluz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sextius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kluz throws a punch but it's blocked by Sextius.
Sextius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kluz lands an uppercut.
Kluz pushes Sextius back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kluz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kluz lands a left hand.
 Sextius is rocked!
Kluz blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Sextius fails to land.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kluz obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kluz drops Sextius onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Sextius is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Sextius is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kluz stalling.
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!
Kluz working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kluz.
Sextius wants to stall.
Kluz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sextius lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kluz has Sextius pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Sextius is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Kluz - that's hurt Sextius badly! Oh, another knee lands and Sextius is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Sextius doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Celestyn Kluz!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rasmus Karhu (ranked 766 p4p, 2864 weight class) and High Voltage (ranked 110 p4p, 414 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rasmus Karhu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, High Voltage !
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karhu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've been told by Karhu's head coaches at Helsinki Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A right hand to the body from Karhu.
Voltage is trying to break free.
Voltage using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Karhu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Karhu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Voltage comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
 It looks like Rasmus Karhu has been cut.
Voltage is trying to break the clinch but Karhu is controlling him.
Voltage tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Karhu avoids it.
Karhu lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Karhu.
Voltage looks winded!
Karhu lands a shoulder strike.
Karhu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Voltage or not.
A short uppercut from Karhu.
Karhu lands a nice uppercut.
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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Karhu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Karhu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Karhu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Karhu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Karhu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Karhu.
Voltage takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Karhu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karhu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Voltage is rocked!
A short left from Karhu.
Voltage is still on wobbly legs! Can Karhu finish him?
Karhu creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Voltage 's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Voltage drops to his knees and Karhu pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rasmus Karhu!
An out of breath Rasmus Karhu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lamar Gordon (ranked 583 p4p, 758 weight class) and Tomomi Tsuruta (ranked 86 p4p, 107 weight class). Gordon's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Coming Home - Ditty ft. Skylar Grey. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lamar Gordon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tomomi Tsuruta!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordon throws a shot to the body.
Tsuruta shoots in for a double leg but Gordon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gordon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tsuruta looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gordon!
Gordon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tsuruta wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tsuruta throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gordon is looking to regain half guard here but Tsuruta keeps moving and retains side control.
Tsuruta trying to control the action but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Gordon is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon defending against the ground and pound.
Tsuruta looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gordon is avoiding damage well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsuruta wants to take a breather but Gordon manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Tsuruta.
Tsuruta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tsuruta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tsuruta connects with a couple of short punches.
Tsuruta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tsuruta controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tsuruta's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Tsuruta from controlling successfully.
Tsuruta throws a strike but Gordon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gordon preventing the sweep.
Tsuruta keeps trying to improve his position.
Gordon postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gordon is one step ahead there.
Gordon postures up.
Tsuruta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tsuruta is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tsuruta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tsuruta takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Tomomi Tsuruta has been cut.
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.
Gordon misses with a low kick.
Tsuruta throws a looping overhand right but Gordon ducks down to avoid it.
Tsuruta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tsuruta looking to score a takedown here. Gordon is defending well but Tsuruta drives through and ends up in Gordon's guard.
Tsuruta stopping the sweep attempt from Gordon.
Tsuruta throwing strikes from guard but Gordon blocks nicely.
Tsuruta wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsuruta throwing strikes from guard but Gordon blocks nicely.
Tsuruta working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gordon's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tomomi Tsuruta's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Tsuruta shoots in but Gordon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A quick step to the side and Gordon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gordon misses with a hook.
Gordon throws a sloppy head kick
and Tsuruta counters with a straight right hand.
Tsuruta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gordon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gordon scores with a nice body kick.
Tsuruta feints and as Gordon raises his hands in defense, Tsuruta changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tsuruta wants to get back to full guard.
Gordon wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuruta is looking to get back to full guard here but Gordon has managed to pass to side control instead.
Tsuruta tries to improve position but can't.
Gordon just content to control the position.
Tsuruta tries to bench press Gordon off him but Gordon keeps the position.
Tsuruta struggling a bit here.
Tsuruta is looking for a sweep.
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.
Gordon happy to just control the position for now.
Tsuruta struggling a bit here.
Tsuruta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tomomi Tsuruta has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta is trying to control Gordon's posture but Gordon avoids it.
Tsuruta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsuruta manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Tsuruta wants to control but Gordon passes into side.
Tsuruta wants to control but Gordon postures up.
Gordon taking a breather here.
Tsuruta is trying to get back to half guard.
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.
Tsuruta manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gordon's best efforts.
Tsuruta is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Gordon jumps into side control!
Tsuruta is looking to regain half guard here but Gordon keeps moving and retains side control.
Tsuruta trying to remain calm as Gordon controls from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lamar Gordon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tomomi Tsuruta's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gordon connects with a crisp jab.
Tsuruta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gordon misses with a left hand
enabling Tsuruta to counter with a crisp jab.
We've been told by Gordon's head coaches at League of Shadows MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tsuruta or perhaps it was just good defense by Gordon, which made it look bad.
Tsuruta gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gordon.
A jab from Gordon misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Tsuruta.
A solid body kick from Gordon.
Gordon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuruta misses with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gordon, as that shot connected.
Tsuruta throws a combination that misses
and Gordon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tsuruta is rocked!
Gordon lands a nice looking body shot.
Tsuruta is still on wobbly legs! Can Gordon finish him?
Tsuruta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Gordon! Tsuruta is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lamar Gordon!
Lamar Gordon retains his light heavyweight title!
Post fight, Lamar Gordon stared into the camera and said 'All thanks to my lord and saviour Jesus Christ. You are my sheppard and I thank you for saving me my king.'.
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