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WVT 178: Fedetenko v Railio 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nightey Knights (ranked 1436 p4p, 23455 weight class) and Yuta Sanguiao (ranked 195 p4p, 518 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nightey Knights!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuta Sanguiao!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanguiao moves into the clinch successfully.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stalling in the clinch from Knights.
Knights stalling against the cage.
Knights taking a breather.
Knights manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Knights seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nightey Knights.
Sanguiao fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Knights to the ground. Sanguiao is now in Knights's guard.
Knights on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Knights tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knights is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sanguiao dives into side control.
Knights stops Sanguiao from passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knights dodges the ground and pound from Sanguiao.
Sanguiao is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Knights is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sanguiao looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Knights pushes Sanguiao away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sanguiao gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
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.
Sanguiao goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Knights has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sanguiao but great work by Knights.
Knights tries to stand but Sanguiao is controlling his head.
Sanguiao can't do much from the bottom here.
Knights wants to stand but Sanguiao has his arm trapped.
Sanguiao told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Sanguiao wants to control but Knights postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knights tries to stand but Sanguiao is controlling his head.
You can see the frustration on Sanguiao's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Knights looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Knights has control of an arm but Sanguiao manages to advance to Knights's back!
Knights wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knights defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Knights wants to get back to his feet.
Knights 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.
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.
Yuta Sanguiao dominated that 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.
Knights instigates a clinch.
Knights manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Knights pressing his opponent against the cage.
Knights pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sanguiao trying to control the position but instead, Knights has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sanguiao into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knights trying to control the position but instead, Sanguiao has worked for underhooks and has pushed Knights into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knights is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nightey Knights.
Knights shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sanguiao as he jumps to the side.
Sanguiao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sanguiao clinches up with Knights and pushes him back against the cage.
Come on Knights - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Knights displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sanguiao up against the cage.
Knights taking a breather.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knights's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nightey Knights.
Knights shoots in looking for a takedown but Sanguiao manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Knights's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nightey Knights. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knights gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Knights has his feet on Sanguiao's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Knights drives through and clinches with Sanguiao against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanguiao misses with some punches.
Knights stalling in the clinch but Sanguiao improves position.
Knights has Sanguiao pressed against the cage.
Sanguiao trying to control the position but instead, Knights has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sanguiao into the cage.
Knights effectively controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knights blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Knights slowing the pace effectively.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nightey Knights.
Sanguiao gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Knights has Sanguiao pushed against the cage.
Knights is pushing Sanguiao up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Knights stalling.
Knights has Sanguiao pushed against the cage.
Knights's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nightey Knights.
Knights is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sanguiao sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sanguiao is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanguiao avoids a kick to the body.
Sanguiao tries to counter with a clinch but Knights shakes him off and moves away.
Sanguiao gets the takedown into side control.
Sanguiao is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Knights knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Knights is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sanguiao is controlling him well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanguiao goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Knights has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sanguiao but great work by Knights.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nightey Knights dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Knights fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sanguiao is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Knights misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Knights fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sanguiao wants to counter the offense by Knights and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nightey Knights. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanguiao moves into range and clinches up with Knights.
Knights avoiding damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Knights - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Knights slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knights wants to stall.
Knights is trying to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nightey Knights.
Knights tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sanguiao sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Knights somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knights gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sanguiao looking to stall.
Knights is struggling to control the position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Knights is trying to maintain a safe position but Sanguiao gets an underhook and turns Knights into the cage.
A short right from Sanguiao on the inside.
Knights's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Knights holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nightey Knights.
Knights fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sanguiao avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knights shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sanguiao as he jumps to the side.
Knights darts in and clinches Sanguiao up against the cage.
Knights stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Knights avoiding damage.
Knights has Sanguiao pushed against the cage.
Knights just leaning against Sanguiao, taking a breather.
Knights taking a breather.
Nightey Knights has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nightey Knights.
Knights misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knights clinches with his opponent.
Knights taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Knights tries to stall but Sanguiao uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Knights is struggling to control the position.
Knights stalling the fight.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nightey Knights.
Knights fails with a takedown attempt.
Knights takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice defenses there by Knights.
Knights wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knights rushes Sanguiao and presses him up against the cage.
Sanguiao misses with the head strike.
Knights stalling the fight.
Knights is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knights.
Knights is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sanguiao is keeping busy.
Sanguiao manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Knights stalling.
Knights is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nightey Knights.
Knights misses with a takedown attempt - Sanguiao sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sanguiao rushes Knights and presses him up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yuta Sanguiao.
I think Sanguiao 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Nightey Knights!
In his post fight interview, Nightey Knights started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andriy Yarmalenko (ranked 1811 p4p, 3239 weight class) and Timofey Babinski (ranked 67 p4p, 154 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andriy Yarmalenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Timofey Babinski!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yarmalenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Babinski.
Nice uppercut lands for Babinski. That snapped Yarmalenko's head back.
Babinski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Babinski lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Yarmalenko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yarmalenko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Yarmalenko thinks about countering with a head kick.
Yarmalenko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Babinski defends well and Yarmalenko ends up having to push Babinski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Babinski has had enough of the clinch but Yarmalenko keeps him there for the moment.
Yarmalenko scores a nice knee to the body.
Babinski working hard to break the clinch.
Yarmalenko landing knees to the head.
 It looks like Timofey Babinski has been cut.
Babinski is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babinski can't break the clinch.
Yarmalenko drags the fight down to the ground.
Babinski gets to his feet - Yarmalenko follows without any prompting.
Yarmalenko moves into the clinch successfully.
Yarmalenko prevents Babinski from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yarmalenko has clasped his hands together around Babinski's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Yarmalenko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Babinski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Babinski tries to escape but Yarmalenko is in control.
Yarmalenko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Babinski has escaped the position, nice work there.
Babinski is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Yarmalenko decides to stand up, so the ref orders Babinski to his feet.
Yarmalenko takes the fight into the clinch.
Yarmalenko breaks the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Babinski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yarmalenko misses with the combination.
Yarmalenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yarmalenko staying out of range there.
Andriy Yarmalenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babinski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yarmalenko.
Jab from Babinski.
 It looks like Andriy Yarmalenko has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yarmalenko is defended easily by Babinski.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andriy Yarmalenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Babinski. Yarmalenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yarmalenko throws a head kick that misses.
Yarmalenko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yarmalenko tries to bum rush Babinski with a series of wild strikes but Babinski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slow jab from Babinski misses its intended target.
Nice jab there from Babinski.
Babinski looks to land a right hand but Yarmalenko moved out of range.
Babinski has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Babinski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Babinski throws a body kick that misses.
Babinski keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yarmalenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Babinski throws out the jab.
It looked like Yarmalenko was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Yarmalenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Babinski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Timofey Babinski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yarmalenko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yarmalenko there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yarmalenko shoots for a takedown but Babinski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Yarmalenko has closed the distance and engaged Babinski in a clinch.
Babinski can't break the clinch.
Babinski wants to get back to striking at distance but Yarmalenko won't allow it.
Yarmalenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Babinski throws a body shot but no joy.
Yarmalenko went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Yarmalenko tries to land a front kick but Babinski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Babinski looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Babinski throws a lazy head kick
and Yarmalenko counters with a one-two to the body.
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!
Yarmalenko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Babinski defends it nicely.
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 Andriy Yarmalenko will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Yarmalenko throws a head kick that half lands.
Babinski throws a head kick that misses.
Babinski lands a big head kick that sends Yarmalenko tumbling to the mat! Babinski takes a step backwards and waves Yarmalenko back to his feet - he wants the finish!
A looping hook to the body misses from Babinski. Yarmalenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Babinski misses with an uppercut.
Yarmalenko takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
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 head kick misses from Babinski.
Yarmalenko has managed to clinch.
Babinski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babinski throws a right hand that misses
and Yarmalenko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Babinski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Babinski misses with a straight right.
Babinski misses the jab.
Yarmalenko forces Babinski back against the cage and clinches.
Babinski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Babinski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Yarmalenko keeps control of Babinski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Yarmalenko manages to break the clinch.
Babinski swats away the attempt to clinch by Yarmalenko.
Yarmalenko blocks a head kick by Babinski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babinski thows a leg kick but Yarmalenko checks it
and Yarmalenko counters with a left and a right that stings Babinski.
Babinski tries to keep at a distance but Yarmalenko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Babinski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yarmalenko prevents Babinski from breaking the clinch.
Babinski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Babinski is trying to break free.
Babinski is trying to force a seperation but Yarmalenko has the dominant position.
Babinski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Yarmalenko breaks the clinch.
Babinski throws the left hand but Yarmalenko avoids the punch easily.
Babinski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yarmalenko rushes Babinski and presses him up against the cage.
Yarmalenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yarmalenko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Timofey Babinski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Babinski throws a hook but Yarmalenko avoids it easily.
Yarmalenko has closed the distance and engaged Babinski in a clinch.
Yarmalenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yarmalenko.
Babinski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Babinski throws a poor cross that misses
and Yarmalenko counters with a three punch combo that has Babinski backing up. Babinski nods at Yarmalenko to acknowledge the strikes.
Babinski throws a lazy right hand but Yarmalenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Babinski throws a sloppy head kick
and Yarmalenko counters with a left and a right that stings Babinski.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A nice leg kick from Yarmalenko, right into the meat of the thigh.
Babinski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Babinski. No joy for Yarmalenko on that attempt.
A slow jab from Babinski misses its intended target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Babinski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yarmalenko.
Yarmalenko steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Babinski. That one must have hurt.
Babinski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yarmalenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Babinski lands a right hook to the body.
Babinski tries to keep at a distance but Yarmalenko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yarmalenko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Babinski after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andriy Yarmalenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yarmalenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Andriy Yarmalenko will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Babinski misses with a left hand
and Yarmalenko counters with a series of strikes. Babinski will be more careful next time no doubt.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Yarmalenko here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Babinski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yarmalenko slips under a jab.
Yarmalenko drives through and clinches with Babinski against the cage.
Babinski is trying to break the clinch but Yarmalenko is controlling him.
Babinski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Yarmalenko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Babinski smiles and moves away.
Babinski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yarmalenko throwing a counter right hand but Babinski manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yarmalenko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Babinski defends it nicely.
Babinski scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babinski keeps the fight on the outside.
Babinski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Babinski throws a body kick that misses.
Babinski throws a wild body kick that Yarmalenko sees coming a mile off.
Yarmalenko instigates a clinch.
Yarmalenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Babinski misses with a straight right.
Yarmalenko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Babinski misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Yarmalenko tries for a takedown but Babinski circles away easily
and Babinski counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andriy Yarmalenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yarmalenko feints a jab promting Babinski to slip. Yarmalenko then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Babinski slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Yarmalenko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Babinski is looking to slow Yarmalenko down with leg kicks.
A solid body kick from Babinski.
Babinski lands the left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Babinski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yarmalenko counters with a two punch combo.
Yarmalenko misses with an uppercut. Babinski saw that one coming.
Yarmalenko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Babinski as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babinski throws a lazy head kick
and Yarmalenko counters with a series of strikes. Babinski will be more careful next time no doubt.
Yarmalenko throws a head kick that misses
and Babinski counters with a nice low kick that buckles Yarmalenko's knee momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Babinski misses with a right hand
and Yarmalenko counters with a left and a right that stings Babinski.
Babinski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yarmalenko tries to clinch up but Babinski circles away and keeps his distance.
Babinski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Yarmalenko counters with a one-two to the body.
Babinski moves forwards but Yarmalenko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Babinski misses
and Yarmalenko counters with a three punch combo that has Babinski backing up. Babinski nods at Yarmalenko to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Babinski connects with a right hand. Yarmalenko shakes it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babinski leaves Yarmalenko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Yarmalenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Babinski throws out the jab.
Yarmalenko slips a straight right by Babinski.
Some wild striking there from Yarmalenko.
Babinski only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Timofey Babinski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yarmalenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Babinski shapes to counter with a head kick.
Babinski tests Yarmalenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yarmalenko ducks under a wild hook from Babinski.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andriy Yarmalenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yarmalenko, 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andriy Yarmalenko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brett Keane (ranked 1233 p4p, 1158 weight class) and Eh Phuthong (ranked 169 p4p, 161 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brett Keane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eh Phuthong!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phuthong takes a swing at Keane's ribcage but misses.
Keane throws a big counter combination but Phuthong scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Phuthong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Keane on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Phuthong slips under a jab from Keane.
Phuthong looks to throw the jab but Keane is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Keane on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Phuthong misses the shot to the body.
Phuthong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keane.
Eh Phuthong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phuthong moves into range and connects with a jab.
Phuthong connects with a body shot.
Keane misses with a looping left.
Keane ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
Phuthong lands a jab to the nose.
Keane misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phuthong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Keane looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Keane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phuthong swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Keane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Phuthong connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phuthong cracks Keane with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phuthong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Keane takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Phuthong throws an overhand right that lands on Keane's shoulder, as Keane tries to avoid the shot.
Phuthong misses with a body punch
and Phuthong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Phuthong misses with a right hand
letting Keane counter with a right hand.
Keane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phuthong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Keane looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Phuthong looks to throw the jab but Keane is out of range.
Keane slips a straight right by Phuthong.
Keane on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Keane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Phuthong.
Keane was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A decent looking cross lands there for Keane.
Phuthong takes a swing at Keane's ribcage but misses.
Phuthong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Phuthong as he connects with a hook.
Phuthong throws a jab when Keane was well out of range.
Keane throwing a counter right hand but Phuthong manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Keane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
It looked like Keane wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Phuthong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Keane misses the target.
Phuthong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keane swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Phuthong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Keane swings for the body but Phuthong moves out of range.
Keane is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big left from Phuthong misses.
Phuthong sizes up Keane with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice shot by Phuthong.
Phuthong looks to score with a jab to the body but Keane is just out of range.
Phuthong misses with an uppercut
and Keane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Keane blocks a jab.
Keane throwing a counter right hand but Phuthong manages to avoid it.
Phuthong misses with a hook
and Keane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Phuthong with a nice cross.
Phuthong jabs at Keane's body.
Phuthong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Keane momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phuthong was well out of range. Poor timing from Keane.
Phuthong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Keane doesn't seem bothered though.
Phuthong connects with a body shot that sends Keane's belly button to the back.
Phuthong throws a head kick that half lands.
Jab from Phuthong.
Phuthong scores with a jab to the body.
Keane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phuthong.
Phuthong misses with a wild body shot.
Phuthong lands with a good body shot.
Phuthong slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Keane.
Phuthong misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Keane on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A shot to the liver by Phuthong. Beautiful body shot.
Phuthong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Keane shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keane walks into a stiff left hand from Phuthong.
Phuthong misses with a body punch
enabling Keane to counter with a crisp jab.
Phuthong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Keane doesn't seem bothered though.
Phuthong takes a swing at Keane's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Phuthong misses the target.
Keane slips under a jab from Phuthong.
Keane connects with a single shot there.
Keane on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Phuthong throws a hook to the side of Keane's head but Keane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phuthong swings for the body but Keane moves out of range.
Keane takes one on the button.
Keane misses with a hook. Phuthong ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phuthong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Keane appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Keane ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
Keane throwing a counter right hand but Phuthong manages to avoid it.
Keane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eh Phuthong dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Keane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Phuthong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Keane takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Phuthong punishes Keane's body with a nice straight punch.
Keane on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Phuthong throws a hook to the side of Keane's head but Keane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phuthong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Phuthong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Keane might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Phuthong scores with a jab to the body.
Phuthong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keane manages to avoid it.
Keane will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Phuthong connects with a crisp jab.
Keane takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phuthong misses with a hook to the body
and Keane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Keane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phuthong looks to land a right hand but Keane moved out of range.
Keane is looking to counter punch.
Phuthong lands an overhand right.
Keane looks to throw the jab but Phuthong is out of range.
It seemed like Phuthong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Keane takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Keane throws a jab when Phuthong was well out of range.
Phuthong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Phuthong swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Keane to counter with a crisp jab.
Phuthong throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Keane misses its target.
Eh Phuthong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Keane slips under a jab.
The crowd cheers as Phuthong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Keane doesn't seem phased though.
Keane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phuthong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phuthong misses with a hook.
Phuthong throws a lazy uppercut
and Keane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Phuthong throws a jab but it's blocked by Keane.
No joy there for Phuthong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Phuthong throws a body punch but Keane moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keane has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keane missing with a left hand there. Phuthong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phuthong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Keane throws out a loose jab but Phuthong uses good head movement to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Phuthong.
Keane looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Phuthong scores with a jab. Keane acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Keane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phuthong throws out the jab.
Phuthong misses with a looping right.
Phuthong jabs Keane to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Phuthong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Phuthong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phuthong throws a hook but Keane avoids it easily.
Keane was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Keane takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Phuthong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Keane's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phuthong cracks Keane with an open hand slap.
Phuthong throws a looping overhand right but Keane ducks down to avoid it.
Keane slips under a jab from Phuthong.
Phuthong moves away from the strike by Keane.
Phuthong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keane.
Keane on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Phuthong just misses with a punch to the body.
Phuthong misses with a left hand
and Keane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Phuthong throws a head kick but Keane moves out of range.
Keane is looking to counter punch.
Keane misses with a looping left.
Phuthong misses with a looping right.
Keane throwing a counter right hand but Phuthong manages to avoid it.
Phuthong looks to land a right hand but Keane moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Keane misses the target.
Phuthong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Keane's jab looks to have found its range, popping Phuthong under the eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phuthong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keane was well out of range. Poor timing from Phuthong.
Phuthong lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keane throws a shot from downtown. Phuthong moves away and avoids it.
Phuthong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keane misses with an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Phuthong swings for the body but Keane moves out of range.
Keane misses with a body shot.
Phuthong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keane.
Keane throws a hook but Phuthong blocks it.
Keane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phuthong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Keane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Keane slips a straight right by Phuthong.
Phuthong misses with a looping left.
Good shot there by Phuthong.
Phuthong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eh Phuthong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Phuthong throws a big shot that misses.
Keane is looking to counter punch.
Phuthong misses with a straight right.
Keane avoids the body shot from Phuthong.
Keane is looking to counter punch.
Phuthong misses with an uppercut
and Keane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Phuthong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keane.
Phuthong dips to his left and cracks Keane with an uppercut!
Phuthong cracks Keane with an open hand slap.
Phuthong misses with an uppercut.
Keane was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Phuthong misses with an uppercut.
Phuthong misses the body punch
and Keane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Phuthong cracks Keane with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keane misses with a two punch combination.
Phuthong scores with a hook to the body. Keane takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Phuthong throws a poor cross that misses
and Keane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!
Phuthong misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Keane wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Keane throws a lazy right hand but Phuthong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Eh Phuthong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keane takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Keane moves out of range of the strikes.
Phuthong looks to land a left hand but Keane moved out of range nicely.
Phuthong throws out a loose jab but Keane uses good head movement to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Keane misses its target.
Keane moves out of range as Phuthong strikes.
Phuthong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phuthong lands a nice shot to the body.
Keane moves out of range as Phuthong strikes.
Phuthong misses with a right hand
and Keane counters with a stiff right hand.
Phuthong throws a right hand that misses
and Keane counters with a nice right hand that sends Phuthong toppling to the canvas! Phuthong scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Keane finish him?!
 Phuthong is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Keane.
Phuthong is still on wobbly legs! Can Keane finish him?
Phuthong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keane manages to avoid it.
Keane defending well as Phuthong loads up on a big left hand.
Keane's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Phuthong connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Keane scrambles back to his feet.
Keane shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Phuthong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phuthong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Phuthong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keane takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Keane lands with a cross.
Phuthong throws a lazy uppercut
and Keane counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Phuthong has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brett Keane!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimbo Gregor (ranked 1768 p4p, 2055 weight class) and Stres Fleshou Jr (ranked 64 p4p, 107 weight class). Stres Fleshou Jr will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimbo Gregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stres Fleshou Jr!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fleshou Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fleshou Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gregor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fleshou Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gregor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gregor is looking to counter punch.
Fleshou Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gregor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Stres Fleshou Jr has been cut.
Gregor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stres Fleshou Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fleshou Jr instigates a clinch.
Fleshou Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Gregor controls the action.
Fleshou Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Fleshou Jr has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Gregor tries to work over Fleshou Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fleshou Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fleshou Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gregor tries a body shot but Fleshou Jr blocks it.
Gregor lands a nice shot to the body.
Fleshou Jr jumps guard but Gregor turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gregor has a couple of punches blocked by Fleshou Jr.
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 short left from Gregor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleshou Jr avoids the elbow strike from Gregor, against the cage.
Gregor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gregor blocking some punches.
Gregor scores with a shot to the side of Fleshou Jr's head.
Gregor throws a head punch that misses.
Fleshou Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Fleshou Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gregor backwards.
Gregor tries a body shot but Fleshou Jr blocks it.
Fleshou Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fleshou Jr cracks Gregor with a nice body shot.
Gregor gets underhooks to prevent Fleshou Jr's takedown attempt.
Fleshou Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gregor tries a body shot but Fleshou Jr blocks it.
Gregor throws a head punch that misses.
Gregor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gregor stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fleshou Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fleshou Jr prevents a body shot from Gregor.
Fleshou Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Gregor controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gregor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleshou Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gregor backwards.
Fleshou Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fleshou Jr working aggressively here.
Gregor lands a hook that snaps the head of Fleshou Jr backwards.
Gregor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fleshou Jr stalls.
Fleshou Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gregor throws a head punch that misses.
Fleshou Jr pushes Gregor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fleshou Jr looking for a takedown.
Jimbo Gregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stres Fleshou Jr.
Gregor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fleshou Jr backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fleshou Jr takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fleshou Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gregor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fleshou Jr misses with some punches.
Gregor gets through Fleshou Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fleshou Jr throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Fleshou Jr.
Fleshou Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gregor throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gregor misses with a punch to the body.
Fleshou Jr blocks an uppercut.
Gregor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gregor is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gregor digs a right hand into Fleshou Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fleshou Jr's gas tank.
Gregor gets through Fleshou Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That has opened up Stres Fleshou Jr's cut even more.
Fleshou Jr working aggressively here.
Fleshou Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gregor's elbow.
A short left from Fleshou Jr.
Nice elbow from Fleshou Jr.
Fleshou Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Fleshou Jr is working Gregor over against the cage.
Fleshou Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Gregor.
Fleshou Jr has clasped his hands together around Gregor's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Gregor might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Check out the look on Fleshou Jr's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Fleshou Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fleshou Jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fleshou Jr throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gregor is trying to improve his position.
Gregor is not content to let Fleshou Jr control the position.
Gregor is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Fleshou Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fleshou Jr is looking for a kimura here.
Fleshou Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gregor defending well though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stres Fleshou Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stres Fleshou Jr's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fleshou Jr lands a jab to the head.
Gregor takes one on the button.
Fleshou Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Gregor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fleshou Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gregor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fleshou Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fleshou Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fleshou Jr blocks a jab.
Gregor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fleshou Jr's head backwards.
We've been told by Gregor's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Fleshou Jr finds it's way through Gregor's defenses.
Fleshou Jr is looking to clinch.
Fleshou Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fleshou Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregor throws a combination that misses
and Fleshou Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fleshou Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gregor has time to react.
Gregor tries to clinch but Fleshou Jr moves away
and Fleshou Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gregor moves out of range as Fleshou Jr strikes.
It looked like Gregor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gregor ducks straight into an uppercut from Fleshou Jr and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Gregor manages to regain guard straight away.
 Gregor is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fleshou Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Gregor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fleshou Jr stands and throws Gregor's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fleshou Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fleshou Jr is trying to get an arm triangle but Gregor is defending well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregor is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fleshou Jr's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Stres Fleshou Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gregor actively working from the bottom here.
Fleshou Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gregor has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fleshou Jr trying to control from half guard but Gregor is working away.
Gregor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gregor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fleshou Jr.
Fleshou Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fleshou Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Fleshou Jr.
Gregor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fleshou Jr pulls his head out easily.
Fleshou Jr has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fleshou Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fleshou Jr looking to finish Gregor with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gregor!
Fleshou Jr scoring with strikes but Gregor is staying in there.
Gregor keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fleshou Jr landing strikes from the mount and Gregor is in trouble!
Gregor is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fleshou Jr with good strikes from the mount here!
Gregor on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gregor tries to get out of the position.
Fleshou Jr connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fleshou Jr dominating with strikes here.
Oh Gregor is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oooh a big shot lands for Fleshou Jr! Gregor is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Stres Fleshou Jr!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Stres Fleshou Jr made sure he mentioned Savage Fightwear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kwame Nti (ranked 1291 p4p, 1398 weight class) and Reino Ruttu (ranked 200 p4p, 221 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kwame Nti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reino Ruttu!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Sosuke Kotani and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruttu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nti.
Nti darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Reino Ruttu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruttu cracks Nti with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruttu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nti throws out the jab.
Ruttu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ruttu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nti moves out of range of the body kick.
Nti missing with a left hand there. Ruttu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ruttu.
Ruttu connects with a solid leg kick.
Ruttu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruttu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nti scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nti prevents Ruttu from improving his position.
Nti is taking a breather. Ruttu 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruttu is looking to improve his position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruttu is still trying to improve position.
Ruttu wants to get back to full guard but Nti has passed into side control.
Ruttu trying to remain calm as Nti controls from the top position.
Ruttu wants to get back to his feet.
Nti controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruttu is trying to buck Nti off.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ruttu looks to land a left hand but Nti moved out of range nicely.
As Ruttu tries to get set, Nti tries to push him back and clinch up but Ruttu manages to avoid the attempt.
Ruttu throws a body shot but no joy.
Ruttu throws a shot from downtown. Nti moves away and avoids it.
Nti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nti throws a sloppy body shot
and Ruttu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nti swings for the body but Ruttu moves out of range.
Ruttu throws a jab when Nti was well out of range.
Ruttu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ruttu throws an overhand right that lands on Nti's shoulder, as Nti tries to avoid the shot.
Ruttu scores with a nice strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruttu.
Nti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ruttu.
Nti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruttu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ruttu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ruttu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
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!
Nti works the jab nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Ruttu there.
Nti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ruttu.
Nti missing with a left hand there. Ruttu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ruttu is looking for the big counter here.
Ruttu scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reino Ruttu dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ruttu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nti manages to avoid it.
A big right from Ruttu misses.
A low kick from Ruttu is predictable there
and Nti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ruttu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nti fails with the takedown
and Ruttu counters with a nice body shot.
Ruttu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nti checks it well.
Ruttu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nti manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruttu looks to throw a body kick
enabling Nti to counter with a crisp jab.
Ruttu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nti.
A little feinted left hand from Nti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ruttu throws the left hand but Nti avoids the punch easily.
Nti takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nti blocks a jab.
Nti throwing a counter right hand but Ruttu manages to avoid it.
Reino Ruttu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab, jab by Ruttu - just one landing.
Reino Ruttu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nti takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ruttu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nti connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ruttu scrambles back to his feet.
Ruttu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nti feinted with a counter takedown.
Nti moves out of range of the body kick.
A low kick lands for Ruttu.
Ruttu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nti on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nti there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nti lands with a shot to the body.
Ruttu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nti misses the shot to the body.
Nti closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Ruttu fails to land.
Ruttu tries a body shot but Nti blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nti.
Nti lands with a right to the head.
Nti blocks an uppercut.
Nti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ruttu misses with the head strike.
Ruttu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A frustrated look appears on Ruttu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ruttu. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Nti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruttu taking a breather.
Nti is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ruttu leaning against his opponent.
Nti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nti blocks an uppercut.
Ruttu misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Ruttu.
Nti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nti throws a punch but it's blocked by Ruttu.
Nti can't find room to land a body shot as Ruttu controls the action.
Nti lands a hook that snaps the head of Ruttu backwards.
Nti blocks a body shot from Ruttu.
Ruttu blocking some punches.
Ruttu blocks a body shot from Nti.
Ruttu has a couple of punches blocked by Nti.
Ruttu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ruttu tries a body shot but Nti blocks it.
Nti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ruttu backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ruttu.
Nti lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ruttu is looking to control Nti's arms but Nti gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ruttu has his back to the cage.
Nti is working Ruttu over against the cage.
Ruttu is breathing heavily.
Ruttu blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nti as Ruttu tries to tie him up.
Nti scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ruttu has a couple of punches blocked by Nti.
Nti tries to throw a body punch but Ruttu avoids it by throwing Nti back against the cage.
Nti lands a shoulder strike.
Nti pushes Ruttu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ruttu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nti lands an uppercut.
Nti lands an uppercut.
Ruttu is rocked!
Nti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ruttu is still on wobbly legs! Can Nti finish him?
A short body shot lands from Nti as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Nti.
Nti has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ruttu regains guard immediately.
Ruttu wants to control but Nti passes easily into half guard.
Ruttu seems to have recovered his senses.
Nti takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwame Nti dominated that second round.
That's time! Nti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruttu manages to avoid it.
Nti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ruttu.
Nti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A punch combination from Nti misses.
Nti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nti can't find room to land a body shot as Ruttu controls the action.
Ruttu lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Ruttu fails to land.
Ruttu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nti up against the cage.
Nti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ruttu tries a body shot but Nti blocks it.
Ruttu lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruttu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ruttu has a couple of punches blocked by Nti.
Nti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Nti.
Ruttu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ruttu struggles to land a body shot inside as Nti controls his hands.
Nti misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Ruttu.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nti.
Nti misses with the head strike.
Ruttu throws a head punch that misses.
Nti lands a shoulder strike.
Ruttu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ruttu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nti throws a head punch that misses.
Ruttu misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Nti fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruttu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ruttu gets through Nti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ruttu's elbow.
Ruttu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nti throws a punch but it's blocked by Ruttu.
Nti swings wildly with an uppercut but Ruttu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Nti.
Ruttu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nti throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from Nti.
Nti works on Ruttu's body with a couple of short punches.
Ruttu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Nti.
Nti is leaning against Ruttu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kwame Nti has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nti is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ruttu is defending well.
Nti lands a nice shot to the body.
Nti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nti lands a nice uppercut.
Nti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruttu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ruttu throws a head punch that misses.
Nti misses with some punches.
Nti prevents a body shot from Ruttu.
Nti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ruttu's elbow.
Nti misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nti.
Nti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ruttu's elbow.
Ruttu working aggressively here.
Nti scores with a shoulder strike.
Nti scores with a hook to the body.
Ruttu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nti.
Ruttu has a couple of punches blocked by Nti.
Nti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nti lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nti misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Nti.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruttu misses with a body punch.
Ruttu is looking to control Nti's arms but Nti gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ruttu has his back to the cage.
Nti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ruttu blocks a body shot from Nti.
Nti tries to throw a body punch but Ruttu avoids it by throwing Nti back against the cage.
Nti is working Ruttu over against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruttu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nti lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ruttu wants to stand back up but Nti manages to pass into side control.
Nti is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ruttu's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ruttu looking for a sweep but Nti has passed into full mount! Oh no!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kwame Nti showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nti has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwame Nti!
Our winner, Kwame Nti, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yusuf Mammadov (ranked 655 p4p, 726 weight class) and Kazuma Kiryu (ranked 105 p4p, 121 weight class). Kazuma Kiryu will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yusuf Mammadov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kazuma Kiryu!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiryu pushes Mammadov up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kiryu.
Mammadov lands with a short shot to the head.
Kiryu tries to work over Mammadov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kiryu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mammadov backwards.
Mammadov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mammadov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mammadov tries to work over Kiryu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kiryu scores with a shoulder strike.
Kiryu tries to throw a body punch but Mammadov avoids it by throwing Kiryu back against the cage.
Mammadov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mammadov taking a breather.
Mammadov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mammadov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kiryu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kiryu misses with the head strike.
Kiryu swings wildly with an uppercut but Mammadov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kiryu stops a takedown attempt from Mammadov.
Kiryu swings wildly with an uppercut but Mammadov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Kiryu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kiryu gets underhooks to prevent Mammadov's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yusuf Mammadov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kiryu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mammadov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiryu lands a shot to the body.
Kiryu prevents a body shot from Mammadov.
A head punch on the inside from Mammadov fails to land.
Kiryu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mammadov throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kiryu.
Mammadov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kiryu has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mammadov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kiryu can turn it around.
Mammadov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kiryu or not.
Mammadov pushes Kiryu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kiryu lands a shot to the body.
Kiryu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kiryu pushes Mammadov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kiryu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've been hearing reports that Mammadov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mammadov blocks an uppercut.
Mammadov tries to work over Kiryu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mammadov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kiryu is defending well.
Kiryu misses with a punch on the inside.
Mammadov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mammadov tries to throw a body punch but Kiryu avoids it by throwing Mammadov back against the cage.
Mammadov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mammadov misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiryu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mammadov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kiryu is pressed up against the cage. Mammadov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kiryu down to the mat. Kiryu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mammadov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mammadov is looking for submissions but instead, Kiryu has regained full guard.
Mammadov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kiryu is on top in guard.
Mammadov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mammadov is trying to control the position but Kiryu postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiryu sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mammadov has his foot on Kiryu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kiryu works his way back into a safe position though.
Mammadov is looking for a triangle but Kiryu pushes his legs off easily.
Mammadov wants to sweep but no luck.
Mammadov trying to control the position.
Kiryu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mammadov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mammadov wants to control but Kiryu passes easily into half guard.
Mammadov wants to get back to full guard but Kiryu has mounted him!
Mammadov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kiryu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mammadov wants to control but Kiryu is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuma Kiryu dominated that round.
That's time! Mammadov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mammadov takes one on the button.
Mammadov misses with a body shot.
Mammadov throws a jab but it's blocked by Kiryu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kiryu. Mammadov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mammadov is looking to clinch but Kiryu is avoiding it.
Mammadov backing away here, and Kiryu unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mammadov checks a leg kick.
Mammadov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kiryu misses with a body punch
and Mammadov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Kazuma Kiryu has been cut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kiryu checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiryu clinches up against the cage.
Kiryu is looking to control Mammadov's arms but Mammadov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kiryu has his back to the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kiryu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mammadov.
Mammadov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kiryu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mammadov misses with a body punch.
Mammadov blocks an uppercut.
Mammadov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mammadov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mammadov lands with a left to the head.
Kiryu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kiryu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mammadov swings wildly with an uppercut but Kiryu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kiryu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kiryu scores with a shot to the side of Mammadov's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Mammadov fails to land.
Kiryu is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mammadov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kiryu to the mat. Kiryu regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Mammadov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mammadov postures up in Kiryu's guard and throws a big left but Kiryu blocks it.
Yusuf Mammadov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mammadov throws a big elbow that misses.
Mammadov throws an elbow that misses. Kiryu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mammadov's guard. Nice move by Kiryu!
Mammadov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mammadov trying to control the position.
Mammadov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kiryu passes into side control.
Mammadov is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiryu controlling the position from side mount.
Mammadov is trying to improve his position.
Kiryu is looking to take a break and control but Mammadov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mammadov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kiryu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mammadov is working hard here to advance position.
That's four 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.
Kiryu is looking to take a break and control but Mammadov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mammadov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mammadov wants to control but Kiryu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mammadov manages to get to full guard.
Kiryu preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Yusuf Mammadov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kazuma Kiryu's cut.
That's time! Mammadov'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.
Kiryu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mammadov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab by Kiryu.
Mammadov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mammadov misses with a takedown
and Kiryu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mammadov thinking.
Mammadov cracks Kiryu with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mammadov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A shot to the body from Mammadov misses
enabling Kiryu to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiryu misses with a right hand
and Mammadov counters by clinching up.
Kiryu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mammadov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mammadov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mammadov struggles to land a body shot inside as Kiryu controls his hands.
Kiryu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kiryu stops a takedown attempt from Mammadov.
Mammadov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yusuf Mammadov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Kiryu.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kiryu lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kiryu.
Mammadov tries to score a body lock takedown but Kiryu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kiryu lands with a left to the head.
Mammadov being controlled against the cage.
Kazuma Kiryu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mammadov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mammadov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kiryu lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mammadov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kiryu lands with a left to the head.
Mammadov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mammadov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mammadov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kiryu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mammadov misses with a punch to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mammadov as Kiryu tries to tie him up.
A short right from Kiryu.
Mammadov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mammadov can't find room to land a body shot as Kiryu controls the action.
Mammadov lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Kiryu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kiryu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kiryu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kiryu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mammadov tries a body shot but Kiryu blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mammadov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kiryu lands a nice uppercut.
Kiryu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kiryu just leaning against Mammadov, taking a breather.
Kiryu has a couple of punches blocked by Mammadov.
Kiryu has Mammadov pushed against the cage.
Mammadov misses with the head strike.
Mammadov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mammadov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kiryu backwards.
Mammadov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kiryu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kiryu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mammadov backwards.
Mammadov goes for a takedown attempt but Kiryu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Yusuf Mammadov is winning the standup battle so far.
Mammadov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiryu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mammadov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kiryu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mammadov's head.
Mammadov is rocked!
Mammadov tries to get into range but Kiryu steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Mammadov! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Kiryu scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kazuma Kiryu!
Our winner, Kazuma Kiryu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Valtteri Badass (ranked 1423 p4p, 1033 weight class) and Paulo Roberto (ranked 194 p4p, 143 weight class). Roberto has chosen Samba de Roda as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Paulo Roberto was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 18 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Valtteri Badass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Paulo Roberto!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Badass misses the jab.
Roberto let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Roberto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Badass throws out the jab.
Roberto let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Badass looks to land a body kick but Roberto moved away.
Badass loads up on a big right hand but Roberto slips the punch.
Roberto has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Badass is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Badass uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roberto.
Badass keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Badass throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roberto misses with a straight left.
Roberto bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Badass's head.
Badass misses with a wild combination.
Roberto scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badass keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roberto.
Badass paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Roberto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Badass swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Roberto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roberto throws a shot from downtown. Badass moves away and avoids it.
Badass looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Badass misses with a lunging right hand
and Badass takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Badass is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberto rushes Badass with punches - Badass moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Badass goes down! Roberto follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulo Roberto!
Paulo Roberto bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Bloodaxe (ranked 188 p4p, 282 weight class) and Diogo Jimenez (ranked 26 p4p, 42 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Bloodaxe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 38 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Diogo Jimenez!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jimenez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jimenez misses with an uppercut.
Jimenez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jimenez misses with a looping right.
Jimenez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bloodaxe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bloodaxe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bloodaxe throws out a loose jab but Jimenez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bloodaxe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jimenez.
Bloodaxe misses with a hook
and Jimenez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gunnar Bloodaxe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jimenez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jimenez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe scores with a kick to the body.
Bloodaxe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jimenez in his tracks.
Jimenez loads up on a big right hand but Bloodaxe slips the punch.
Jimenez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bloodaxe connects with the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jimenez connects with a high kick.
Jimenez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jimenez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bloodaxe is not content to let Jimenez control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimenez working away.
Bloodaxe is trying to get back to half guard.
Jimenez is trying to get an arm triangle but Bloodaxe is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jimenez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bloodaxe, who protects the arm well.
Jimenez goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bloodaxe has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jimenez but great work by Bloodaxe.
Jimenez has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Jimenez is looking to regain half guard here but Bloodaxe keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jimenez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jimenez trying to control the action but Bloodaxe is working from the bottom.
Jimenez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bloodaxe is just riding it out for now. Jimenez eventually gives up the hold.
Jimenez is trying to control. Bloodaxe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez is thwarting Bloodaxe's attempts to control the position.
Bloodaxe is staying active underneath Jimenez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Diogo Jimenez will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bloodaxe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jimenez checks it well.
Jimenez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bloodaxe under the eye.
Bloodaxe missing with a left hand there. Jimenez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jimenez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bloodaxe scores with a jab. Jimenez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A swing and a miss from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jimenez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bloodaxe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jimenez throws the left hand but Bloodaxe avoids the punch easily.
Jimenez misses with an uppercut. Bloodaxe saw that one coming.
Bloodaxe throwing a counter right hand but Jimenez manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Bloodaxe misses.
Bloodaxe wants to slow Jimenez down by chopping away at his legs.
Bloodaxe throws a solid leg kick but Jimenez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bloodaxe.
Jimenez looks to land a body kick but Bloodaxe moved away.
As Jimenez backs away, Bloodaxe returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jimenez moves out of range of the strikes.
Diogo Jimenez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bloodaxe connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez throws a head kick that misses.
Bloodaxe swings for the body but Jimenez moves out of range.
Jimenez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bloodaxe lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bloodaxe throws a lazy right hand but Jimenez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jimenez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodaxe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jimenez avoids the body shot from Bloodaxe.
A big left from Bloodaxe misses.
Jimenez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab from Bloodaxe misses.
Bloodaxe throws a nice outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bloodaxe. Jimenez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bloodaxe looks for the body kick but Jimenez saw that one coming.
Bloodaxe throws an overhand right that lands on Jimenez's shoulder, as Jimenez tries to avoid the shot.
Jimenez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bloodaxe throws out the jab.
Jimenez blocks a jab.
Jimenez throws out a counter right but Bloodaxe avoids it with no problem.
Jimenez looks to land a left hand but Bloodaxe moved out of range nicely.
Bloodaxe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jimenez was well out of range. Poor timing from Bloodaxe.
A little jabbing left from Jimenez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bloodaxe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jimenez.
Jimenez throws a body shot but no joy.
Bloodaxe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gunnar Bloodaxe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jimenez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bloodaxe throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Jimenez misses its intended target.
Jimenez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bloodaxe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bloodaxe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloodaxe misses the shot to the body.
Jimenez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bloodaxe ducks under a wild hook from Jimenez.
Jimenez wants to clinch up but Bloodaxe keeps it at a distance.
Bloodaxe tried to score with a low kick but Jimenez checks it.
Bloodaxe blocks a low kick nicely.
Bloodaxe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bloodaxe half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bloodaxe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jimenez throws a jab but it's blocked by Bloodaxe.
Jimenez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jimenez looks to throw the jab but Bloodaxe is out of range.
Jimenez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jimenez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jimenez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bloodaxe defends well and Jimenez ends up having to push Bloodaxe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jimenez misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Jimenez.
Jimenez drops his hands momentarily and Bloodaxe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jimenez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bloodaxe throws a big shot that misses.
A punch combination from Bloodaxe misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloodaxe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bloodaxe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bloodaxe with a jab.
Bloodaxe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slow jab from Bloodaxe misses its intended target.
Jimenez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bloodaxe moves out of range as Jimenez strikes.
Bloodaxe connects with the punch.
Bloodaxe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jimenez thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Bloodaxe misses.
Bloodaxe lands with an uppercut that bounces Jimenez off the cage and back into range.
Bloodaxe is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bloodaxe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
Bloodaxe lands the left hand.
Jimenez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jimenez looks to land a right hand but Bloodaxe moved out of range.
Bloodaxe throws a leg kick but Jimenez checks it.
Jimenez moves out of range as Bloodaxe strikes.
Jimenez slips under a jab from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe throws a looping overhand right but Jimenez ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez pushes Bloodaxe up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bloodaxe.
Jimenez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bloodaxe misses with a straight left.
Jimenez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A swing and a miss from Jimenez.
Bloodaxe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jimenez. That did some damage!
Jimenez staying out of range there.
Jimenez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bloodaxe manages to avoid it.
Bloodaxe throws a leg kick but Jimenez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bloodaxe lands with an overhand left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jimenez. Bloodaxe does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Bloodaxe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bloodaxe cracks Jimenez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bloodaxe lands a really nice looking cross but Jimenez seems unphased.
Jimenez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bloodaxe defends well and Jimenez ends up having to push Bloodaxe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bloodaxe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A swing and a miss from Jimenez.
Nice body punch from Jimenez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Bloodaxe dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bloodaxe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bloodaxe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bloodaxe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bloodaxe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jimenez.
Bloodaxe looks to land a right hand but Jimenez moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Bloodaxe misses the target.
Jimenez swings for the body but Bloodaxe moves out of range.
Bloodaxe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bloodaxe takes one on the button.
Jimenez tries a head kick but it misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bloodaxe, as that shot connected.
Jimenez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bloodaxe misses with a looping right.
Bloodaxe misses with a leg kick
letting Jimenez counter with a right hand.
Jimenez throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloodaxe misses with a straight right.
Bloodaxe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jimenez motions for Bloodaxe to come forward. Jimenez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bloodaxe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jimenez was well out of range. Poor timing from Bloodaxe.
A slow jab from Bloodaxe misses its intended target.
Bloodaxe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jimenez in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodaxe misses with an uppercut. Jimenez saw that one coming.
Nice straight punches there by Jimenez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jimenez.
Bloodaxe misses with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jimenez on the side of the head.
Bloodaxe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jimenez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bloodaxe's hands.
Bloodaxe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jimenez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bloodaxe.
Jimenez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bloodaxe is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Jimenez presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bloodaxe blocks a body shot from Jimenez.
Jimenez has a couple of punches blocked by Bloodaxe.
Jimenez is struggling to control the position.
Jimenez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jimenez.
Jimenez swings wildly with an uppercut but Bloodaxe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jimenez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bloodaxe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bloodaxe pushes Jimenez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bloodaxe.
Jimenez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bloodaxe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jimenez lands a nice uppercut.
Bloodaxe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Bloodaxe, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Jimenez misses its intended target.
Jimenez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bloodaxe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bloodaxe throws a right hand that Jimenez ducks under and follows up with a left that Jimenez also avoids with ease.
Donk. Bloodaxe catches Jimenez right on the button with a cross.
Jimenez takes one on the button.
Jimenez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bloodaxe napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jimenez is trying to get an arm triangle but Bloodaxe is defending well.
Jimenez tries for a kimura but Bloodaxe is defending well.
Jimenez wants to control but Bloodaxe is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bloodaxe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jimenez is trying to get an arm triangle but Bloodaxe is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bloodaxe wants to control but Jimenez postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gunnar Bloodaxe.
I think Bloodaxe has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Diogo Jimenez!
Diogo Jimenez decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sven Torvik (ranked 135 p4p, 392 weight class) and Leonid Zakharov (ranked 8 p4p, 19 weight class). Torvik's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, MUPP & Sadfriendd - BLOODY!. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sven Torvik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonid Zakharov!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shirou Masuda and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zakharov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Torvik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zakharov.
Torvik has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gonzasco Hydropathy in the buildup to the fight.
Torvik throws a jab when Zakharov was well out of range.
Torvik cracks Zakharov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Torvik thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sven Torvik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zakharov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Sven Torvik has been cut.
Torvik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zakharov slips under a jab.
Zakharov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zakharov moves out of range of the strikes.
Zakharov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Torvik throws a lazy uppercut
and Zakharov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Zakharov.
Zakharov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Torvik throws out the jab.
Zakharov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Zakharov there.
Torvik gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Torvik missing with a left hand there. Zakharov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Torvik throws a body punch but Zakharov moves out of range.
Zakharov looks to land a body kick but Torvik moved away.
Torvik misses with a hook.
Torvik lands a head shot.
Torvik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zakharov misses with a head kick.
Torvik moves out of range as Zakharov strikes.
Torvik is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Zakharov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Torviks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zakharov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Torvik.
Torvik throwing a counter right hand but Zakharov manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torvik scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zakharov doesn't seem bothered though.
Zakharov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crunch! Zakharov slams his shin into Torvik's torso.
A jab from Zakharov finds it's way through Torvik's defenses.
Torvik swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Zakharov to counter with a crisp jab.
Sven Torvik's cut is getting worse.
Torvik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot by Torvik.
A jab from Torvik misses.
Torvik ducks under a wild hook from Zakharov.
Torvik ducks right into an uppercut from Zakharov.
Torvik ducks under a wild hook from Zakharov.
Zakharov looks to throw the jab but Torvik is out of range.
Torvik steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zakharov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torvik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zakharov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zakharov! But no joy.
Zakharov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Torvik had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Zakharov lands a nice shot to the body.
Torvik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zakharov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zakharov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Torvik with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zakharov to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Torvik.
Zakharov misses with a left hand
and Torvik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Torvik misses with a straight left.
Zakharov misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the liver by Torvik. Beautiful body shot.
Zakharov lands a big head kick that sends Torvik tumbling to the mat! Zakharov takes a step backwards and waves Torvik back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Sven Torvik's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
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!
Torvik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torvik wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Torvik misses with a looping right.
Zakharov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Torvik swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zakharov thuds his shin into the meat of Torvik's side.
Torvik scores with a decent looking hook.
Torvik connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zakharov. Zakharov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zakharov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Torvik misses with a body shot.
Torvik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Torvik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zakharov was well out of range. Poor timing from Torvik.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Torvik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zakharov manages to avoid it.
Torvik misses with a shot to the body
and Zakharov counters with a nice body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonid Zakharov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sven Torvik'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.
Torvik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Torvik swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Torvik looks to land a left hand but Zakharov moved out of range nicely.
Zakharov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Torvik.
Zakharov throws a series of punches but Torvik avoids them all with ease.
Torvik slips a jab from Zakharov.
Torvik lands a nice shot to the body.
Torvik takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zakharov slips a jab from Torvik.
Torvik connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torvik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zakharov manages to avoid it.
And Zakharov responds with a good body kick, but Torvik manages to step out the way in time.
Torvik stuns Zakharov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zakharov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Torvik.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zakharov misses with a wild body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Torvik.
Torvik throws a nice looking combination but Zakharov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zakharov looks to score with a jab to the body but Torvik is just out of range.
Torvik throwing a counter right hand but Zakharov manages to avoid it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Torvik might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Zakharov moves away from the strike by Torvik.
Zakharov connects with a body shot that sends Torvik's belly button to the back.
Torvik ducks under a wild hook from Zakharov.
Zakharov misses with a takedown attempt
and Torvik makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zakharov looks to land a right hand but Torvik moved out of range.
Zakharov with a jab.
Torvik throws a hook to the side of Zakharov's head but Zakharov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Torvik slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torvik steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zakharov. That one must have hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Torvik misses with an uppercut.
Zakharov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zakharov tests Torvik's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jeez, Sven Torvik's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Torvik lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Torvik with a nice cross.
Zakharov has a takedown stuffed.
Zakharov tries a head kick but it misses.
Torvik missing with a left hand there. Zakharov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Torvik throws a hook but Zakharov blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Zakharov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zakharov throws a half hearted mid kick.
A punch lands to the side of Zakharov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice uppercut lands for Torvik. That snapped Zakharov's head back.
Zakharov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zakharov is rocked!
A swing and a miss from Torvik.
Torvik misses with a looping right.
Zakharov fails to land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Torvik misses its intended target.
Torvik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zakharov.
Zakharov takes a swing at Torvik's ribcage but misses.
Zakharov avoids the body shot from Torvik.
Zakharov misses with an uppercut. Torvik saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torvik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zakharov misses with a lunging right hand
and Torvik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zakharov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Torvik.
Torvik fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zakharov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Torvik looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zakharov defending well as Torvik loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Torvik misses.
Zakharov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Torvik takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zakharov lands a slapping body shot.
A cross from Zakharov lands.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sven Torvik's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Leonid Zakharov!
After winning the bout, Leonid Zakharov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladamir Fedetenko (ranked 39 p4p, 118 weight class) and Antti Railio (ranked 5 p4p, 6 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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22 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vladamir Fedetenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Railio!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Railio throws a poor cross that misses
and Fedetenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Antti Railio has been cut.
Fedetenko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fedetenko looks to throw the jab but Railio is out of range.
Railio doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fedetenko swings widly with a right hand
and Railio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Railio throws a lazy uppercut
and Fedetenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Railio swings widly with a right hand
and Fedetenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fedetenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Railio throws a sloppy body shot
and Railio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice uppercut there from Railio.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fedetenko throws an off balance right hand
and Railio counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fedetenko thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Railio missing with a left hand there. Fedetenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fedetenko walks into a straight right hand from Railio.
Railio throws a big shot that misses.
Railio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fedetenko manages to avoid it.
Fedetenko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Railio has time to react.
Fedetenko misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Railio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fedetenko is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fedetenko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Railio counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fedetenko misses with a hook. Railio ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Railio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedetenko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Railio connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fedetenko scrambles back to his feet.
Railio with a jab.
A slow jab from Railio misses its intended target.
Railio misses with a jab to the body
and Fedetenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Railio avoids the body shot from Fedetenko.
Fedetenko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Vladamir Fedetenko has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fedetenko. Railio does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Railio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fedetenko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Fedetenko misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Railio! But no joy.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Fedetenko throws out a loose jab but Railio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Railio is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fedetenko with a body shot.
Nice cross by Railio.
Railio scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fedetenko in his tracks.
Fedetenko missing with a left hand there. Railio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Railio throws a body punch but Fedetenko moves out of range.
Railio is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fedetenko had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Railio avoids the body shot from Fedetenko.
Railio takes one to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Railio throws the left hand but Fedetenko avoids the punch easily.
As Railio tries to get set, Fedetenko tries to push him back and clinch up but Railio manages to avoid the attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Fedetenko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fedetenko.
That has opened up Antti Railio's cut even more.
Fedetenko throws out a loose jab but Railio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Railio misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Fedetenko tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Railio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Fedetenko misses the target.
A nice side step and Railio releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The fighters circling - Fedetenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Railio let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Railio swings widly with a right hand
and Fedetenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vladamir Fedetenko will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Railio with a hook.
Railio looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A big left from Fedetenko misses.
Fedetenko sends Railio crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Fedetenko is motioning to the referee to let Railio up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Fedetenko misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Railio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fedetenko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Railio misses the target.
Railio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fedetenko.
Railio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedetenko slips under a jab from Railio.
Fedetenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fedetenko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fedetenko is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Railio throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fedetenko throws an off balance right hand
and Railio counters with a right hand to the body.
Vladamir Fedetenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Railio connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fedetenko scores with a hook.
Fedetenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Railio.
Fedetenko is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Railio.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Railio in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Railio drops Fedetenko with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Fedetenko looks back up at him and smiles so Railio waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fedetenko misses with a shot to the body
and Railio counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Railio changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Railio loads up on a big right hand but Fedetenko slips the punch.
Fedetenko tries to counter by clinching up but Railio breaks away and moves out of range.
Railio lands a big right hand that sends Fedetenko crashing to the mat! Railio stays standing though and waves Fedetenko back to his feet!
Railio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Railio stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Railio misses with a hook. Fedetenko ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Fedetenko misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Railio.
Fedetenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fedetenko swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Railio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Railio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Railio misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fedetenko counters with a straight right hand.
The cut above Antti Railio's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fedetenko staying out of range there.
Railio misses with a straight right.
Fedetenko missing with a left hand there. Railio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Railio misses with a straight right.
Fedetenko is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Railio moves out of range as Fedetenko strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Railio.
Fedetenko ducks under a wild hook from Railio.
Railio throws a poor cross that misses
and Fedetenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fedetenko throws a body punch but Railio moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Railio. Those never looked like landing.
Railio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fedetenko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Railio to score with a decent uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Railio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Railio ducks under a wild hook from Fedetenko.
It seemed like Railio was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Railio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Railio feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Fedetenko sprawling to the canvas! Fedetenko rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Railio finish him?!
Railio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fedetenko misses with a hook
and Railio counters with a right hand from hell and Fedetenko is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antti Railio!
An out of breath Antti Railio 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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