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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tomas Rumiantsev (ranked 3732 p4p, 4047 weight class) and Will Smith (ranked 222 p4p, 236 weight class). Will Smith is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tomas Rumiantsev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Will Smith!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rumiantsev doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Rumiantsev tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rumiantsev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rumiantsev moves away from the strike by Smith.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rumiantsev tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Rumiantsev has his takedown stuffed
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
 Rumiantsev is rocked!
Rumiantsev walks straight into a right hand from Smith - that's dropped him! Smith jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Rumiantsev from any more punishment! Rumiantsev complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Will Smith!
Will Smith decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pippin Longstocking (ranked 25497 p4p, 25493 weight class) and Travon Burroughs (ranked 271 p4p, 273 weight class). Travon Burroughs is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Pippin Longstocking!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Travon Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burroughs looks to land a left hand but Longstocking moved out of range nicely.
Longstocking throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burroughs changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Longstocking darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A shot to the liver by Longstocking. Beautiful body shot.
Burroughs takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Burroughs takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
 It looks like Travon Burroughs has been cut.
Longstocking dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Longstocking lands a left and a right that send Burroughs crashing to the mat, dazed. Longstocking thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Burroughs looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burroughs fails with the takedown.
Longstocking connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A swing and a miss from Longstocking.
Longstocking sends Burroughs crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Longstocking is motioning to the referee to let Burroughs up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 Burroughs is rocked!
Longstocking flashes Burroughs a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Burroughs's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Burroughs crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Longstocking punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pippin Longstocking!
A relieved looking Pippin Longstocking thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vermin Supreme (ranked 5551 p4p, 5812 weight class) and Mawunyo Kato (ranked 225 p4p, 236 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vermin Supreme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mawunyo Kato!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kato missing with a left hand there. Supreme was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Supreme defending well as Kato loads up on a big left hand.
Kato steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Supreme.
Kato misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Supreme counter with a right hand.
It looks like Mawunyo Kato has been cut.
Supreme looks to throw the jab but Kato is out of range.
Supreme definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kato connects with a good right hand that stumbles Supreme. Supreme circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Supreme moves out of range as Kato strikes.
Supreme swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Supreme swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Kato to counter with a crisp jab.
Supreme misses with a lunging right hand
and Kato counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Supreme takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Supreme throws a poor cross that misses
and Kato counters with a stiff right hand.
Supreme blocks a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Kato misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kato slips a jab from Supreme.
Kato catches Supreme with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Supreme fails to land with a series of punches.
Supreme uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kato.
Supreme misses with a jab to the body
and Kato counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Supreme throws a sloppy body shot
and Kato counters with a nice body shot.
Kato throws a body punch but Supreme moves out of range.
Kato ducks under a wild hook from Supreme.
Supreme throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kato digs a good body shot into Supreme's ribs.
Oooooh!!! Supreme has knocked Kato down with a huge combo! Supreme steps away and waves a wobbly Kato back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Kato is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Supreme throws a hook but Kato blocks it.
Kato is still on wobbly legs! Can Supreme finish him?
Kato rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Supreme counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vermin Supreme!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Gully (ranked 5495 p4p, 3898 weight class) and Mo Money Einstein (ranked 222 p4p, 184 weight class). Gully kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is E G G (JUMBO GRADE A CARTON OF MELODY). Mo Money Einstein 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Trevor Gully!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mo Money Einstein !
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Einstein tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gully paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gully shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Einstein is trying to defend but Gully finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gully is pressing down on Einstein 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Einstein is holding on for now.
Gully could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gully looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gully landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gully wants to free his trapped foot but Einstein is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gully not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gully wants to pass the guard but Einstein is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Einstein can do anything to dispel that myth.
Einstein tries to kick Gully off but Gully keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gully in particular looking to stall.
Einstein 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.
Gully is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gully in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Einstein tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gully!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Trevor Gully!
Trevor Gully decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronald McDonald (ranked 4018 p4p, 5590 weight class) and Dom Diego (ranked 192 p4p, 226 weight class). Dom Diego told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronald McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dom Diego!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diego connects with a body shot that sends McDonald's belly button to the back.
Diego cracks McDonald with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! McDonald looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away
can Diego finish him?
 It looks like Ronald McDonald has been cut.
Diego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dom Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some wild striking there from Diego.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald scores with a nice body kick.
McDonald lands a jab.
McDonald swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
Diego misses with a left hand
and Diego takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDonald with a hook.
It looks like Dom Diego has been cut.
Diego takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McDonald definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Diego misses with an uppercut
and McDonald counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diego misses with a lunging right hand
and McDonald counters with a left to the body.
Diego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonald manages to avoid it.
Diego rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Diego tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diego drops McDonald with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but McDonald looks back up at him and smiles so Diego waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
McDonald is rocked!
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!
Diego pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDonald fires out a quick counter leg kick but Diego just manages to avoid it.
Oh McDonald is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diego lands a brutal uppercut that launches McDonald off his feet! McDonald tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dom Diego!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artemis Rhodes (ranked 5482 p4p, 3875 weight class) and Gerald Sligotheroux (ranked 221 p4p, 182 weight class). Artemis Rhodes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Artemis Rhodes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gerald Sligotheroux!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhodes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sligotheroux counters with a stiff right hand.
Rhodes throws a hook but Sligotheroux avoids it easily.
Sligotheroux gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sligotheroux misses with a punch on the inside.
Rhodes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rhodes tries to break free but Sligotheroux pushes him back against the cage.
Sligotheroux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sligotheroux misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sligotheroux.
Sligotheroux struggles to land a body shot inside as Rhodes controls his hands.
Sligotheroux misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Sligotheroux.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sligotheroux tries a body shot but Rhodes blocks it.
Sligotheroux misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sligotheroux.
Sligotheroux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sligotheroux misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sligotheroux misses with the head strike.
Sligotheroux has a couple of punches blocked by Rhodes.
Sligotheroux stalling in the clinch but Rhodes improves position.
Rhodes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sligotheroux misses with a punch on the inside.
Rhodes prevents a body shot from Sligotheroux.
Sligotheroux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sligotheroux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rhodes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rhodes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Rhodes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sligotheroux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sligotheroux misses with a punch to the body.
Sligotheroux lands with a right to the head.
Sligotheroux throws a punch but it's blocked by Rhodes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sligotheroux tries to throw a body punch but Rhodes avoids it by throwing Sligotheroux back against the cage.
Sligotheroux throws a head punch that misses.
Rhodes blocks a body shot from Sligotheroux.
Sligotheroux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sligotheroux has a couple of punches blocked by Rhodes.
Sligotheroux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sligotheroux has a couple of punches blocked by Rhodes.
Sligotheroux has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rhodes seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sligotheroux can turn it around.
Sligotheroux lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sligotheroux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sligotheroux has Rhodes pressed against the cage, preventing Rhodes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sligotheroux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rhodes blocking some punches.
Sligotheroux lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sligotheroux working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sligotheroux.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sligotheroux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sligotheroux throws a punch but it's blocked by Rhodes.
Rhodes prevents a body shot from Sligotheroux.
Sligotheroux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rhodes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rhodes tries to break the clinch but Sligotheroux is controlling the position.
Sligotheroux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sligotheroux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sligotheroux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sligotheroux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sligotheroux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sligotheroux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sligotheroux throws a punch but it's blocked by Rhodes.
Sligotheroux working aggressively here.
Sligotheroux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sligotheroux misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sligotheroux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sligotheroux misses with the head strike.
Rhodes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sligotheroux looking to stall.
Sligotheroux misses with the head strike.
Sligotheroux tries to work over Rhodes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sligotheroux.
Sligotheroux lands a shot to the body.
Rhodes working hard to break the clinch.
Sligotheroux throws a punch but it's blocked by Rhodes.
Sligotheroux tries a body shot but Rhodes blocks it.
Rhodes blocks a body shot from Sligotheroux.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gerald Sligotheroux dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rhodes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rhodes lands with a straight right. Sligotheroux didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Gerald Sligotheroux has been cut.
Sligotheroux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rhodes is looking to counter punch.
Rhodes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sligotheroux counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rhodes missing with a left hand there. Sligotheroux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rhodes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sligotheroux.
Sligotheroux lands a head shot.
A left lands for Sligotheroux.
Sligotheroux jabs Rhodes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Rhodes.
Sligotheroux looks to land a left hand but Rhodes moved out of range nicely.
Sligotheroux cracks Rhodes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rhodes slips a straight right by Sligotheroux.
Nice shot lands for Rhodes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sligotheroux swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rhodes.
Sligotheroux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sligotheroux moves into range and clinches up with Rhodes.
Sligotheroux trying to stall but Rhodes improves his position.
Rhodes prevents a body shot from Sligotheroux.
Sligotheroux tries to work over Rhodes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rhodes is looking to break free of the clinch but Sligotheroux has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sligotheroux.
Sligotheroux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sligotheroux misses with a punch to the body.
Sligotheroux throws a head punch that misses.
Sligotheroux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sligotheroux.
Sligotheroux keeps control of Rhodes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Sligotheroux fails to land.
Sligotheroux tries to work over Rhodes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sligotheroux working aggressively here.
Rhodes blocking some punches.
Sligotheroux tries to throw a body punch but Rhodes avoids it by throwing Sligotheroux back against the cage.
Sligotheroux misses with a punch to the body.
Sligotheroux misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Sligotheroux.
Gerald Sligotheroux seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sligotheroux tries a body shot but Rhodes blocks it.
Rhodes tries to break the clinch but Sligotheroux is controlling the position.
Sligotheroux misses with a punch on the inside.
Sligotheroux misses with a punch on the inside.
Sligotheroux throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sligotheroux.
Sligotheroux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rhodes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sligotheroux stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sligotheroux tries a body shot but Rhodes blocks it.
Rhodes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sligotheroux is leaning against Rhodes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rhodes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sligotheroux has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sligotheroux tries to stall but Rhodes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rhodes wants to get back to striking at distance but Sligotheroux won't allow it.
Sligotheroux swings wildly with an uppercut but Rhodes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sligotheroux tries a body shot but Rhodes blocks it.
Sligotheroux lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sligotheroux misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sligotheroux.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rhodes.
Sligotheroux misses with some punches.
Sligotheroux is struggling to control the position.
Rhodes blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sligotheroux.
Rhodes blocking some punches.
Sligotheroux misses with the head strike.
Sligotheroux tries to stall but Rhodes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rhodes blocking some punches.
Rhodes working hard to break the clinch.
Sligotheroux misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gerald Sligotheroux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gerald Sligotheroux's cut.
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. 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.
A jab from Rhodes misses.
Rhodes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rhodes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sligotheroux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sligotheroux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rhodes.
Rhodes misses with a left hand
and Sligotheroux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sligotheroux slips under a jab from Rhodes.
Rhodes throws an off balance right hand
and Sligotheroux counters with a stiff right hand.
Sligotheroux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rhodes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rhodes missing with a left hand there. Sligotheroux 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.
Rhodes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sligotheroux at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Rhodes.
Sligotheroux slips a jab from Rhodes.
Rhodes swings widly with a right hand
and Sligotheroux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sligotheroux misses with a right hand
and Sligotheroux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sligotheroux is looking to clinch but Rhodes is avoiding it.
Sligotheroux throws a shot to the body.
Sligotheroux slips under a jab from Rhodes.
It seemed like Sligotheroux was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Artemis Rhodes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sligotheroux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rhodes.
Sligotheroux swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rhodes misses with a right hand
and Sligotheroux counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rhodes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rhodes misses with a hook
and Rhodes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sligotheroux slips a straight right by Rhodes.
A little jabbing left from Sligotheroux on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sligotheroux has Rhodes up against the cage in a clinch.
Sligotheroux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rhodes's elbow.
Sligotheroux tries to throw a body punch but Rhodes avoids it by throwing Sligotheroux back against the cage.
Sligotheroux is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rhodes is keeping busy.
Sligotheroux swings wildly with an uppercut but Rhodes uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Sligotheroux.
Sligotheroux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sligotheroux is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sligotheroux throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rhodess head.
Artemis Rhodes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sligotheroux.
Sligotheroux misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rhodes blocks an uppercut.
Sligotheroux swings wildly with an uppercut but Rhodes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhodes is trying to force a seperation but Sligotheroux has the dominant position.
Rhodes blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sligotheroux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rhodes's elbow.
Sligotheroux misses with a punch to the body.
Sligotheroux misses with a punch to the body.
Rhodes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rhodes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rhodes blocks a body shot from Sligotheroux.
Sligotheroux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sligotheroux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rhodes tries to break the clinch but Sligotheroux is controlling the position.
Sligotheroux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rhodes's elbow.
Sligotheroux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rhodes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rhodes is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rhodes throws an off balance right hand
and Rhodes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Rhodes misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sligotheroux! But no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rhodes misses with an uppercut.
Rhodes swings widly with a right hand
and Sligotheroux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rhodes needs to keep his hands up - Sligotheroux had a free shot at his head there.
A jab from Sligotheroux misses.
The fighters circling - Rhodes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rhodes throws a big shot that misses.
Sligotheroux throws out a counter right but Rhodes avoids it with no problem.
Sligotheroux ducks under a wild hook from Rhodes.
Rhodes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sligotheroux has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sligotheroux lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sligotheroux keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rhodes's efforts to push away.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rhodes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerald Sligotheroux comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sligotheroux winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 26:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerald Sligotheroux!
A very excited looking Gerald Sligotheroux made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Costa Yannou (ranked 3995 p4p, 3232 weight class) and Sandor Klegane (ranked 190 p4p, 156 weight class). Costa Yannou could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sandor Klegane's chin.
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Costa Yannou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sandor Klegane!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klegane changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yannou showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Klegane.
Klegane looks to score with a jab to the body but Yannou is just out of range.
Yannou shoots in but Klegane avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Klegane gets a clinch.
A short right from Klegane on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klegane lands a hook that snaps the head of Yannou backwards.
Klegane works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yannou is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Klegane.
Klegane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Klegane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yannou backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Klegane on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klegane breaks the clinch.
Yannou circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Klegane. Yannou falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Klegane!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sandor Klegane!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artem Ramazanov (ranked 3042 p4p, 2626 weight class) and Lou Cabrazzi (ranked 148 p4p, 133 weight class). Ramazanov comes to the cage accompanied by All The Things She Said - t.A.T.u. Cabrazzi has chosen Falling Under Again by Buff Justice as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Artem Ramazanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lou Cabrazzi!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabrazzi throws a poor cross that misses
and Ramazanov counters with a left right combination that sends Cabrazzi crashing to the mat - Ramazanov wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Cabrazzi out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artem Ramazanov!
A very excited looking Artem Ramazanov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Liber Lambart (ranked 767 p4p, 1772 weight class) and Soren Hansen (ranked 116 p4p, 245 weight class). Hansen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. If I had a heart kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Liber Lambart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Soren Hansen!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Lambart misses
and Hansen counters with a shoot takedown. Lambart fights it but they end up in guard.
Lambart has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hansen has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Hansen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lambart lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lambart's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lambart swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hansen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hansen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lambart throws a hook but Hansen avoids it easily.
Lambart with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lambart misses with a wild body shot.
Hansen feints the counter takedown.
Lambart misses with a looping left.
A big left from Lambart misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hansen 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.
A low kick from Lambart misses
and Hansen counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lambart prevents Hansen from moving into mount.
Hansen controlling the position.
Hansen is looking to take a break and control but Lambart is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hansen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lambart avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hansen.
Lambart manages to get back to half guard.
Hansen is trying a forearm choke
I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hansen is just content to waste time from the top position. Lambart takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Lambart keeping moving, preventing Hansen from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen prevents Lambart from getting back to his feet.
Hansen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hansen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lambart swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hansen is looking to pass into half guard but Lambart pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lambart is in guard.
Hansen wants to sweep but no luck.
Hansen looking to control but Lambart passes into half guard.
Lambart thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hansen's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansen is looking for a sweep. Lambart is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lambart is thwarting Hansen's attempts to control the position.
Lambart stalling.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hansen is looking to improve his position.
Lambart is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hansen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lambart is working away from the top position though.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liber Lambart dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hansen ducks under a wild hook from Lambart.
Lambart throws a poor cross that misses
and Hansen counters with a takedown into side control.
Lambart is looking to get back to his feet here but Hansen is keeping cool and he's managed to take Lambart's back.
Liber Lambart overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hansen somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Lambart is trying to get back to his feet but Hansen has full control of the position and if anything, Lambart has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Lambart is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansen working for the choke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen is persistently looking for the submission but Lambart is defending it well.
Lambart is trying to defend against the choke here but Hansen has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Hansen Tightens the hold and Lambart taps out furiously! Hansen displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Soren Hansen!
Soren Hansen gave a mention to Katman Drip Inc. in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Olly Holy (ranked 442 p4p, 563 weight class) and Anton Ilmarinen (ranked 58 p4p, 78 weight class). Olly Holy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Olly Holy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anton Ilmarinen!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ilmarinen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ilmarinen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ilmarinen 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.
Holy looks to clinch
and Ilmarinen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Holy won't be happy with that.
Ilmarinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holy keeps working.
Holy is trying to control Ilmarinen's posture but Ilmarinen avoids it.
Ilmarinen trying to control the action but Holy is working from the bottom.
Holy wants to control but Ilmarinen postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Holy is trying to control but Ilmarinen passes into side control!
Holy can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holy is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Holy's coaches at BLK ELITE MASTERS have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Ilmarinen is looking to take a break and control but Holy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ilmarinen in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Holy is trying to get back to half guard.
Holy is letting Ilmarinen control him for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Let's hope that Ilmarinen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ilmarinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holy keeps working.
Holy is looking for a sweep.
Holy trying to control but Ilmarinen flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Holy just trying to survive but Ilmarinen is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ilmarinen is hanging on to Holy's back as he tries to escape.
Ilmarinen is working the ground and pound. Can Holy escape?
Holy trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holy trying to control the position but Ilmarinen manages to sink in the hooks.
Holy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ilmarinen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ilmarinen scores with punches from the back.
Ilmarinen slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Ilmarinen tries to get the hooks in deep but Holy pushed the leg off.
Ilmarinen scores with punches from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holy trying to control the hands but Ilmarinen breaks the grip.
Holy rolls, trying to escape but Ilmarinen keeps control of the position.
Good control from Ilmarinen.
Holy trying to control the action but Ilmarinen just sinks the hooks in.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ilmarinen connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Holy to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Ilmarinen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Holy tries to clinch up.
Ilmarinen with the counter takedown but Holy avoids it easily.
Holy tries to close the distance and clinch but Ilmarinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ilmarinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Holy.
Holy looks to clinch
and Ilmarinen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Holy trying to hold on to Ilmarinen's head to control him but Ilmarinen postures up.
Holy looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holy is trying to maintain the position but Ilmarinen is very close to passing his half guard.
Holy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Holy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ilmarinen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holy trying to control from the bottom.
Holy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ilmarinen pulls his head out easily.
Holy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ilmarinen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ilmarinen trying to control the pace.
Holy is looking to control Ilmarinen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Holy avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ilmarinen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ilmarinen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ilmarinen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Holy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Holy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ilmarinen unleashes a big counter combination but Holy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Holy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Holy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Holy fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holy tries to clinch up but Ilmarinen circles away and keeps his distance.
Ilmarinen fails with a takedown attempt.
Holy blocks a jab.
Ilmarinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Holy.
Ilmarinen misses with a straight right.
Holy is looking to counter the offense by Ilmarinen and move into the clinch.
Holy wants to clinch up but Ilmarinen keeps it at a distance.
Holy looks to clinch
and Ilmarinen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ilmarinen wants to control from the top but Holy keeps moving.
Holy being controlled here, momentarily.
Holy working for submissions but it's allowed Ilmarinen to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holy is trying to control but Ilmarinen passes into side control!
Ilmarinen wants to control but Holy is keeping him busy.
Ilmarinen is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Holy will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holy can't do much from the bottom here.
Holy tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Ilmarinen easily slips into full mount!
Ilmarinen wants to control the pace but Holy is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Ilmarinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Holy moves out of range as Ilmarinen strikes.
Ilmarinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ilmarinen cracks Holy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Holy ducks under a wild hook from Ilmarinen.
Holy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ilmarinen.
Holy clinches up with Ilmarinen and pushes him back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Holy as Ilmarinen tries to tie him up.
Holy fails to pull guard.
Ilmarinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ilmarinen can't find room to land a body shot as Holy controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holy tries to pull guard but Ilmarinen holds him up against the cage and eventually Holy drops back down to his feet.
Holy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ilmarinen walks away with a smile on his face. Holy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olly Holy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ilmarinen. Holy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holy jumps guard but Ilmarinen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Holy blocks an uppercut.
Holy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Holy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ilmarinen walks away with a smile on his face. Holy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ilmarinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Holy.
A big right from Ilmarinen misses.
Ilmarinen misses with a hook.
Holy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ilmarinen throws out the jab.
Holy looks to clinch
and Ilmarinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ilmarinen, as that shot connected.
Ilmarinen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ilmarinen lands in his opponent's guard.
Ilmarinen trying to control but Holy is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen is pushing down on Holy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Holy is fighting to maintain full guard but Ilmarinen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ilmarinen trying to control from half guard but Holy is working away.
Ilmarinen is controlling the pace.
Holy looking for submissions off his back.
Ilmarinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holy keeps working.
Ilmarinen controlling the action here.
Ilmarinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ilmarinen is working away from the top position though.
Ilmarinen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Holy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ilmarinen not doing much here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Holy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Holy is trying to hold Ilmarinen in close to prevent damage but Ilmarinen has managed to pass into half guard.
Holy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ilmarinen pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Holy is staying active underneath Ilmarinen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Holy looking for submissions off his back.
Holy wants to control but Ilmarinen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ilmarinen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ilmarinen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Holy is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ilmarinen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Ilmarinen really dominated that round.
That's time! Holy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Holy is looking to clinch.
Holy slips a straight right by Ilmarinen.
Holy tries to clinch there but Ilmarinen circles away.
Ilmarinen misses the shot to the body.
Holy is looking to counter the offense by Ilmarinen and move into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ilmarinen. Holy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Olly Holy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ilmarinen fails to land the takedown.
Holy tries to clinch there but Ilmarinen circles away.
Holy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ilmarinen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ilmarinen is keen to just control but Holy is a slippery customer.
Anton Ilmarinen has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Holy looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holy actively working from the bottom here.
Holy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ilmarinen controlling the pace.
Ilmarinen working the head and body with strikes.
Ilmarinen is thwarting Holy's attempts to control the position.
Holy has hold of Ilmarinen's hands but Ilmarinen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ilmarinen controlling the action here.
Ilmarinen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Holy trying to control from the bottom.
Holy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Holy trying to control but Ilmarinen postures up.
Holy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Holy wants to control but Ilmarinen passes into side.
Ilmarinen controls the position.
Holy can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen has control of an arm but Holy manages to advance to Ilmarinen's back!
Holy is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Ilmarinen tries to break free.
Ilmarinen is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Holy wants to control but Ilmarinen is keeping busy.
Holy controlling well, preventing Ilmarinen from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen showing good submission defense here.
Ilmarinen prevents Holy from getting a body triangle.
Ilmarinen preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Holy.
Holy is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ilmarinen has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Ilmarinen is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ilmarinen is in bad spot here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Anton Ilmarinen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A swing and a miss from Ilmarinen.
Holy is looking to clinch.
Ilmarinen gets a takedown into half guard.
Holy trying to hold on to Ilmarinen's head to control him but Ilmarinen postures up.
Ilmarinen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ilmarinen wants to pass the guard but Holy is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holy preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Holy is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilmarinen passes into side control, despite Holy's attempt to control the position.
Ilmarinen trying to control the position but Holy is working away.
Holy struggling a bit here.
Holy is not content to let Ilmarinen control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Holy wants to control but Ilmarinen postures up.
Ilmarinen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Holy gets back to half guard.
Holy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ilmarinen pulls his head out easily.
Holy trying to control from the bottom.
Ilmarinen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Holy!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Holy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ilmarinen wants to control the pace but Holy is squirming around nicely.
Ilmarinen tries to push Holy's head away but Holy is holding on tight.
Holy wants to control but Ilmarinen is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ilmarinen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Holy taking shots to the head.
Holy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ilmarinen working the ground and pound effectively.
Holy wants to hold on but Ilmarinen pushes him away.
Anton Ilmarinen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Holy is squirming around, avoiding Ilmarinen's attempts to control the action.
Holy wants to control but Ilmarinen is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Olly Holy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ilmarinen content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Ilmarinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ilmarinen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 44:50
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 42:50
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Ilmarinen!
Anton Ilmarinen is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Anton Ilmarinen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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