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HFC 88: Ilmarinen vs Holly PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Diego Armando (ranked 2994 p4p, 3448 weight class) and Mehdi Illir (ranked 376 p4p, 417 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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7 - 8 - 0 |
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165
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Basic striking
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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 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diego Armando!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mehdi Illir!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Illir circles away from the clinch attempt.
Illir looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Decent striking displayed by Armando there.
Armando keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Illir throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Armando tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Illir is in Armando's guard.
Armando can't keep his opponent in guard - Illir advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Illir controlling the action here.
Illir is working for an americana but Armando has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Illir was thinking about the submission.
Illir is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armando can't keep his opponent in guard - Illir advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Illir perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Armando is trying to get back to full guard.
Illir is just content to waste time from the top position. Armando takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Illir postures up.
Armando wants to stand but Illir is controlling the position.
Illir tries to free his leg and advance position but Armando is retaining full guard.
Illir trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Armando manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Illir is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armando preventing the sweep.
Illir throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Armando wants to stand but Illir is controlling his posture from full guard.
Illir managing to control the position.
Illir looking to hit a scissor sweep but Armando is one step ahead there.
Armando wants to stand and escape but instead Illir has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Armando is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Illir content to stall in guard here.
Illir drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Illir jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Illir cracks Armando with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Illir controlling from the top position.
Illir trying to control but Armando is working from the bottom.
Illir slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
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.
Armando wants to sweep here but Illir controlling him for the moment.
Illir passes into half guard.
Armando is not content to let Illir control the position.
Armando keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Illir trying to mount his opponent but Armando defends it.
Illir is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Illir looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Illir lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mehdi Illir dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Illir has his takedown stuffed
enabling Armando to counter with a crisp jab.
Illir gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Armando counters with a nice uppercut.
Illir with a poor takedown
and Armando counters with a nice body shot.
Diego Armando has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mehdi Illir.
Illir walks into a jab.
Illir tries for a takedown but Armando circles away easily
and Armando connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Illir misses with a takedown attempt
and Armando counters with a right hand to the body.
Illir shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Armando's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Illir won't allow Armando to get back to his feet.
Illir passes Armando's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Illir looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Armando is trying to stand up here but Illir is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Illir wants to take a breather but Armando is having none of it.
Illir with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Illir trying to control from half guard but Armando is working away.
Illir is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Armando doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Illir.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Illir in particular looking to stall.
Armando wants to improve his position but Illir is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Illir wants to pass the guard but Armando is defending well.
Illir trying to control the action but Armando is working from the bottom.
My spies in Pablo inform me that Illir has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Armando trying to control but Illir postures up.
Illir trying to control from half guard but Armando is working away.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Illir missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Still in half guard, Illir seems content to control.
Armando pushes Illir off looking to stand but Illir dives back in and keeps control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Illir with a poor takedown
and Armando counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Illir looking to score a takedown here. Armando is defending well but Illir drives through and ends up in Armando's guard.
Illir postures up.
Illir not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Illir wants to pass the guard but Armando is keeping the position.
Armando on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Armando tries to get out of the position.
Illir is fighting to break Armando's control of his arms but Armando is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Illir looking to pass the guard.
Illir wants to control from the top but Armando keeps moving.
Illir is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armando keeping full guard, as Illir tries to pass.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Illir shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Armando's guard.
Illir is standing up over Armando. Armando looks to escape but Illir dives into side control.
Illir is trying to get an arm triangle but Armando is defending well.
Illir wants to control but Armando is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Armando's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Armando is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Illir is controlling him well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mehdi Illir will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Armando lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Illir fails with the takedown
and Armando counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Illir looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Illir working over Armando with some ground and pound. Armando looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Illir not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Armando trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Illir in particular looking to stall.
Armando is refusing to be controlled, as Illir sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Illir frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Illir tries to control but Armando wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armando is in a horrible position here. Illir smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Armando tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Illir scoring with strikes but Armando is staying in there.
Illir looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Armando is wriggling around trying to escape.
Illir with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Illir lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Illir wants to control the pace but Armando is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Illir has control of Armando's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Armando regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Armando tries to reverse the position but Illir maintains control.
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 nice elbow there by Illir.
Illir takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Illir trying to control but Armando is having none of it.
Illir connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Illir looking to control and managing it successfully.
Illir scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Armando?
Armando knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Illir on the ground.
Illir trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Illir is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Armando is surviving well by controlling Illir's body position as best he can.
Armando wants to hold on but Illir pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armando is wriggling around trying to escape.
Illir trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Illir lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Illir raining down shots from the mount!
You get the feeling that Armando really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Illir content just to control the position here.
Illir jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Armando is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Armando and Illir has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Mehdi Illir has got the better of the ground game so far.
Illir content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mehdi Illir comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Illir 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 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mehdi Illir!
Our winner, Mehdi Illir, 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Julian Avila (ranked 2254 p4p, 2903 weight class) and Mehdi Alanavi (ranked 287 p4p, 360 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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Decent wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Julian Avila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mehdi Alanavi!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Avila uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alanavi.
Mehdi Alanavi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Avila throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alanavi.
Avila takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Avila paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
An inside leg kick from Avila misses.
Avila finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Alanavi moves out of range as Avila throws a body kick.
Alanavi tries a head kick but it misses.
Avila jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've been told by Avila's head coaches at Patskun tappelukoulu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Alanavi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Avila on the side of the head.
Alanavi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Alanavi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alanavi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alanavi misses with a body shot.
Avila feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Alanavi misses with a combination
and Avila counters with a slapping leg kick.
Avila misses with a body kick.
Alanavi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Avila misses with an uppercut. Alanavi saw that one coming.
Avila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Avila thows a body kick. Alanavi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Alanavi scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alanavi cracks Avila with a right hand to the side of the head.
Alanavi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Alanavi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Avila counters with a body kick that stops Alanavi in his tracks momentarily.
A big right from Avila misses.
Alanavi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Avila throws a low kick, looking for Alanavi's leg but Alanavi calmly moves out of range.
Avila moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Avila moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice body kick there by Avila.
A cross from Alanavi lands.
Avila motions for Alanavi to come forward. Avila throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alanavi throws a hook but Avila blocks it.
Alanavi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Alanavi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alanavi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Avila just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left lands for Alanavi.
A left lands for Alanavi.
Alanavi misses with a wild body shot.
Good exchange - Alanavi coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Avila.
Avila misses with a hook.
Avila lands with a thumping leg kick.
Avila throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Avila throws a hook but Alanavi avoids it easily.
Alanavi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Avila to counter with a crisp jab.
Avila throws an overhand right that lands on Alanavi's shoulder, as Alanavi tries to avoid the shot.
Alanavi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Alanavi moves out of range of the body kick.
Alanavi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Alanavi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alanavi.
Avila misses with a combination
enabling Alanavi to counter with a crisp jab.
Alanavi throws a lazy head kick
and Avila connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Avila is looking to chop away at Alanavi's legs.
Alanavi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Avila was well out of range. Poor timing from Alanavi.
Jab from Alanavi.
Alanavi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Avila throws a wild body kick that Alanavi sees coming a mile off.
Alanavi cracks Avila with a good jab.
Alanavi throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alanavi tries a head kick but it misses.
Avila connects with a looping right hand.
Avila works Alanavi's body with a nice hook.
Alanavi moves out of range of the strikes.
Avila throws a body kick that misses.
Alanavi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Avila had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Alanavi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alanavi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Avila swings for the body but Alanavi moves out of range.
Alanavi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Avila misses with a hook.
Alanavi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Alanavi moves out of range of the body kick from Avila.
Avila takes one on the button.
Alanavi misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Avila misses the target.
Avila lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Alanavi throws a shot from downtown. Avila moves away and avoids it.
Alanavi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Avila throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alanavi tries to bum rush Avila with a series of wild strikes but Avila uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Avila wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Avila tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alanavi was well out of range. Poor timing from Avila.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alanavi throws a sloppy head kick
and Avila counters with a nice leg kick.
Avila misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alanavi.
Alanavi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alanavi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A cross from Alanavi lands.
Avila jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alanavi tries to bum rush Avila with a series of wild strikes but Avila uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Avila lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Avila moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Avila lands with a nice body punch.
A leg kick checked by Alanavi.
As Avila backs off Alanavi throws a huge counter combo but Avila manages to avoid it all.
Nice body kick from Avila.
Alanavi throws a looping overhand right but Avila ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Avila swings for the body but Alanavi moves out of range.
Alanavi throws a head kick that half lands.
Avila throws a wild body kick that Alanavi sees coming a mile off.
Alanavi throws a right and a left that Avila avoids nicely.
Avila misses the shot to the body.
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 Julian Avila will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Alanavi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alanavi blocks the body kick.
Alanavi throws a looping overhand right but Avila ducks down to avoid it.
Avila waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alanavi.
Avila lands a jab.
Alanavi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Avila. Avila obviously looking to wear him down.
Avila walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alanavi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Alanavi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Avila. Avila circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Alanavi throws out a loose jab but Avila uses good head movement to avoid it.
Avila uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alanavi.
A jab from Alanavi misses.
Avila looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alanavi with a hook.
Avila fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alanavi manages to avoid it.
A big left from Avila misses.
Alanavi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Avila circles away quickly and effectively.
Avila throws the kick towards the body but Alanavi avoids it.
Alanavi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avila changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Avila swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alanavi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Avila. Avila obviously looking to wear him down.
Alanavi catches Avila with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fighters circling - Alanavi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab by Alanavi.
Alanavi throws a lazy right hand but Avila sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No joy there for Alanavi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Avila misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alanavi.
Avila throws a hook but Alanavi avoids it easily.
Avila throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alanavi just misses with a punch to the body.
Alanavi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Alanavi scores with a leg kick.
Avila dodges the punch combination from Alanavi.
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 jab from Alanavi misses.
Alanavi takes a swing at Avila's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alanavi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alanavi scores with a nice strike.
Avila throws a hook to the side of Alanavi's head but Alanavi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alanavi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Avila.
Avila connects with a leg kick.
Avila wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Alanavi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Avila - the referee stops the clock and Alanavi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Avila. Alanavi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Julian Avila is winning the standup battle so far.
Alanavi is breathing heavily.
Alanavi takes a swing at Avila's ribcage but misses.
Alanavi stuns Avila with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Alanavi tries to bum rush Avila with a series of wild strikes but Avila uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alanavi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alanavi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Alanavi connects with a body shot.
Alanavi moves out of range of the body kick.
Avila throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Alanavi misses with a looping right.
Avila takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Alanavi takes one to the side of the head.
Avila ducks under a wild hook from Alanavi.
Both fighters circling a little - Avila finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avila scores with a kick to the body.
Avila throws the kick towards the body but Alanavi avoids it.
Alanavi throws a head kick but Avila moves out of range.
Alanavi throws a jab when Avila was well out of range.
Avila throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Alanavi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Avila chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alanavi lands with a good body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Avila.
Avila pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Avila throws a body kick that misses.
Avila throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Alanavi moves out of range of the body kick from Avila.
Alanavi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Avila takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Alanavi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Avila circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alanavi misses with a hook
and Avila counters with a body kick that stops Alanavi in his tracks momentarily.
Alanavi connects with a right hand. Avila shakes it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alanavi misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Alanavi.
Avila cracks a nice hook into Alanavi's ribs.
Avila looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Avila with the inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Alanavi.
Avila misses with a wild combination.
Avila with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alanavi with a hook.
Alanavi moves out of range as Avila throws a body kick.
Avila lands a high kick!
Avila connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Avila lands a slapping body shot.
Avila misses with a body shot.
Alanavi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Avila keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alanavi.
Avila takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Avila dominated that second round.
That's time! Avila's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Alanavi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Avila throws the left hand but Alanavi avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Alanavi misses its intended target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Avila.
Avila takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Avila lands a slapping body shot.
Alanavi throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Avila finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Alanavi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Avila misses with a kick to the body.
Avila misses with a body kick.
Alanavi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Avila cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Avila. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Avila.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Alanavi misses the target.
Avila connects with a single shot there.
Alanavi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Alanavi misses with a left hand
and Avila makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Avila looks to land a right hand but Alanavi moved out of range.
Alanavi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alanavi cracks Avila with a right hand to the side of the head.
Alanavi swings for the body but Avila moves out of range.
Alanavi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Avila 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Avila scores with a decent looking hook.
Avila looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Avila looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A telegraphed right hand from Avila misses the target.
Alanavi looks to land a combination but Avila avoids it well.
Alanavi loads up on a big right hand but Avila slips the punch.
Avila connects with a crisp jab.
Avila throws a leg kick but Alanavi checks it.
Avila chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A combination from Alanavi does no damage.
Alanavi scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avila throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alanavi takes one to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alanavi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Avila under the eye.
Avila steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alanavi.
It looked like Avila wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alanavi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Avila.
Alanavi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Avila takes a swing at Alanavi's ribcage but misses.
Alanavi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Alanavi throws a series of punches but Avila moves out of range.
Avila throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Alanavi moves out of range as Avila strikes.
Avila rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alanavi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Avila lands a slapping body shot.
Alanavi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Alanavi throws a lazy head kick
and Avila counters with an outside leg kick.
Avila moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Avila comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Avila throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Avila throws a wild body kick that Alanavi sees coming a mile off.
Alanavi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alanavi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Avila lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alanavi throws a looping overhand right but Avila ducks down to avoid it.
Alanavi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Alanavi misses with a double jab.
Avila is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alanavi can do to turn this around?
Alanavi moves out of range of the strikes.
Avila misses with a body shot.
Avila lands a head shot.
Avila is looking to land body kicks.
Avila takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Alanavi throws a hook but Avila avoids it easily.
Alanavi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Avila went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Avila takes a kick to the side of the head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Avila.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Alanavi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Avila misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Avila.
Alanavi lands with a nice body punch.
Avila throws a lazy right hand but Alanavi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alanavi cracks Avila with an open hand slap.
Avila fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alanavi manages to avoid it.
Alanavi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alanavi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Avila.
Avila ducks under a wild hook from Alanavi.
Avila tried to counter with a leg kick but Alanavi avoided it.
Alanavi misses with a looping right.
Julian Avila is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alanavi misses with a body shot.
Alanavi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Avila throws a nice looking combination but Alanavi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alanavi missing with a left hand there. Avila was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alanavi throws a right hand that Avila ducks under and follows up with a left that Avila also avoids with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Avila avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mehdi Alanavi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alanavi looks to land a right hand but Avila moved out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Avila. Alanavi shrugs it off though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julian Avila showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Avila has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julian Avila!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artem Ramazanov (ranked 2132 p4p, 2602 weight class) and Sandor Klegane (ranked 116 p4p, 136 weight class). Ramazanov comes to the cage accompanied by All The Things She Said - t.A.T.u. Klegane has chosen Hells bells as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sandor Klegane!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klegane walks into a left hand.
 It looks like Sandor Klegane has been cut.
Ramazanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Klegane throws a lazy right hand but Ramazanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Artem Ramazanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramazanov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Klegane's hands.
Ramazanov lands a slapping body shot.
Klegane walks into a left hand.
Ramazanov throws the left hand but Klegane avoids the punch easily.
Klegane appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ramazanov throws a low kick, looking for Klegane's leg but Klegane calmly moves out of range.
Klegane ducks under a wild hook from Ramazanov.
Klegane appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Klegane throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ramazanov on the side of the head.
 It looks like Artem Ramazanov has been cut.
Ramazanov digs a good body shot into Klegane's ribs.
Ramazanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Klegane moves away.
Klegane moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klegane slips a jab from Ramazanov.
Klegane avoids the body shot from Ramazanov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramazanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Klegane.
Ramazanov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ramazanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ramazanov throws a body punch but Klegane moves out of range.
Klegane looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Klegane moves into the clinch successfully.
Klegane is pressed up against the cage. Ramazanov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Klegane down to the mat. Klegane avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Klegane. Those never looked like landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Ramazanov misses the target.
Klegane looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramazanov is just out of range.
Ramazanov lands with a shot to the body.
Ramazanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramazanov throws out a powerful jab.
Ramazanov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Ramazanov has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Klegane tries to get into range but Ramazanov steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Klegane! 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! Ramazanov scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Artem Ramazanov!
Artem Ramazanov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Sandor Klegane stepped up to the mic, saying 'Grrrr'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Liber Lambart (ranked 1298 p4p, 2353 weight class) and Jacob Handler (ranked 188 p4p, 310 weight class). Handler has chosen KEEPINITBEEFY as his entrance music. Jacob Handler is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 - 2 - 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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jacob Handler!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lambart throws out a loose jab but Handler uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lambart.
Handler closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lambart quickly recovers to half guard.
Handler is looking to take a break and control but Lambart is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Handler slows the pace down in half guard.
Lambart moves into full guard.
Handler seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handler prevents Lambart from getting back to his feet.
Handler wants to control from the top but Lambart keeps moving.
Lambart wants to stand but Handler is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handler trying to control the position from guard on top but Lambart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lambart wants to stand but Handler is controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lambart displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Handler.
Handler shoots and misses
and Lambart counters with a left to the body.
Nice defenses there by Handler.
Handler shoots in for a takedown but Lambart shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Liber Lambart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Handler.
Handler bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Handler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Handler shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lambart is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lambart tries to stand and escape but Handler is controlling the position.
Lambart thows a huge punch but Handler dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lambart prevents Handler from improving his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Handler moves into full guard.
Lambart is looking to stand up but Handler won't let him.
Handler wants to sweep here but Lambart controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Handler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lambart would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Handler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lambart trying to stand up but can't free himself from Handler's guard.
Handler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Handler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Handler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lambart is aware though and is defending well.
Lambart stands and steps away. Handler gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Handler scores with a nice right hand.
Lambart scores with a sloppy right hand. Handler should have avoided that one.
Handler bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lambart prevents Handler from moving into mount.
Handler scoring with punches from side control.
Handler tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Handler throws a strike aimed at the side of Lambart's head but Lambart avoids it well.
Lambart can't do much from the bottom here.
Handler cracks Lambart with a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lambart on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lambart takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Lambart regains half guard, as Handler was trying to land strikes.
Lambart looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lambart tries to kick Handler off but Handler keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lambart is trying to control but Handler passes into side control!
Lambart manages to get back to half guard.
Handler trying to control the action but Lambart is working from the bottom.
Lambart is defending against the submission attempts here by Handler.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jacob Handler will probably get the nod.
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.
Handler misses with a low kick.
Lambart throws a hook but Handler blocks it.
Handler is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lambart throws a looping overhand right but Handler ducks down to avoid it.
Lambart digs a good body shot into Handler's ribs.
Lambart tries to sprawl but Handler drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Handler is keen to just control but Lambart is a slippery customer.
Lambart actively working from the bottom here.
Handler wants to pass to mount but Lambart is defending the position.
Handler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lambart is just riding it out for now. Handler eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handler passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lambart!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handler avoids the attempt from Lambart to control.
Jacob Handler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lambart sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lambart is refusing to be controlled, as Handler sits in half guard.
Handler is looking for a kimura here.
Lambart is looking to escape.
Handler wants to pass the guard but Lambart is defending well.
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.
Handler prevents Lambart from standing back up.
Lambart tries to get to full guard but Handler has control of the leg.
Lambart is not content to let Handler control the position.
Handler moves nicely into side control.
Handler trying to control the action but Lambart is working from the bottom.
Handler scores with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handler misses with the ground and pound.
Lambart manages to get back to half guard.
Handler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lambart defending well though.
Lambart is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Handler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Handler's back!
Handler has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Lambart.
Lambart biding his time, controlling Handler.
Handler has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Lambart.
Lambart controlling well, preventing Handler from escaping the position.
Handler is still trying to improve position.
Handler trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lambart keeps control of the position as Handler tries to break free.
Handler breaks Lambart's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Handler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Handler passes Lambart's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Handler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lambart missing with punches from the bottom.
Lambart is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Handler scores with a couple of nice shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lambart wants to control but Handler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lambart kicks Handler off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Handler closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lambart quickly recovers to half guard.
Lambart manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Lambart throws a body kick that misses.
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 Liber Lambart will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lambart's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Lambart uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Handler.
Lambart dips to his left and cracks Handler with an uppercut!
Lambart throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Handler is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Handler lands a right hook to the body.
Handler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lambart.
It seemed like Handler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big left from Lambart misses.
Handler shoots in looking for a takedown but Lambart manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Handler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Handler lands a nice shot to the body.
Lambart takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lambart slips a jab from Handler.
Handler shoots in and gets a takedown into Lambart's guard.
Lambart is trying to keep Handler in close.
Handler trying to control the position from guard on top but Lambart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lambart preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lambart being controlled here, momentarily.
Handler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Handler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lambart works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Handler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lambart pulls Handler in close to prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Handler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lambart.
Handler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lambart.
Handler misses with a few strikes there.
Handler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jacob Handler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Handler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Liber Lambart is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lambart misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Handler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lambart fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lambart slips under a jab.
Lambart throws a hook but Handler avoids it easily.
Lambart misses with a straight right.
Lambart gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lambart is controlling Handler's posture.
Handler wants to pass the guard but Lambart is keeping the position.
Handler trying to control the position from guard on top but Lambart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Handler might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lambart haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lambart swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Handler wants to control from the top but Lambart keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lambart is on top in guard.
Lambart wants to control from the top but Handler keeps moving.
Handler looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lambart puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Handler is trying to get back to full guard.
Lambart is taking a breather. Handler 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handler gets full guard.
Handler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lambart is one step ahead there.
Lambart looking to pass the guard.
Lambart gets to his feet. Handler looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Handler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lambart throws out a loose jab but Handler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lambart keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Liber Lambart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Handler.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Handler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lambart circles away quickly and effectively.
A little feinted left hand from Lambart on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Handler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lambart just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Handler. Beautiful body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jacob Handler.
I think Handler 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob Handler!
Jacob Handler thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bastien Harris (ranked 979 p4p, 1763 weight class) and Rico Rodriguez (ranked 132 p4p, 235 weight class). Rodriguez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Latin Lingo. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bastien Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rico Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez moves into the clinch successfully.
Rodriguez is trying to pull guard but Harris turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Harris scores with a shot to the side of Rodriguez's head.
Harris breaks the clinch.
Harris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rodriguez's coach down at Hellfire Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rodriguez's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Harris connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rodriguez momentarily.
Harris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rodriguez drops his hands momentarily and Harris takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch but Harris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Harris attempts a counter takedown but Rodriguez avoids it well and moves away.
Harris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rodriguez.
Harris feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rodriguezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rodriguez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Harris lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Harris looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
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!
Rodriguez tries to clinch there but Harris circles away.
Harris was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Harris circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Rodriguez drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Harris follows Rodriguez to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bastien Harris!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yaroslav Amosov (ranked 1423 p4p, 908 weight class) and Soren Hansen (ranked 198 p4p, 131 weight class). Hansen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by If I had a heart. The key to victory for Yaroslav Amosov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yaroslav Amosov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Soren Hansen!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hansen slips under a jab.
No joy there for Amosov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Amosov moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Amosov fails to land.
Hansen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hansen throws a head punch that misses.
Amosov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hansen backwards.
Hansen swings wildly with an uppercut but Amosov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amosov blocking some punches.
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.
Amosov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Soren Hansen has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansen can't find room to land a body shot as Amosov controls the action.
Hansen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hansen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Amosov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Amosov blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hansen.
Amosov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hansen backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hansen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Amosov.
Amosov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hansen misses with a body punch.
Amosov lands a hook that snaps the head of Hansen backwards.
Hansen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Amosov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hansen misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Amosov.
 Hansen is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Amosov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hansen is still on wobbly legs! Can Amosov finish him?
Amosov throws a big uppercut that drops Hansen! More strikes from Amosov and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Hansen lies dazed against the cage as Amosov celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yaroslav Amosov!
Yaroslav Amosov 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Susskind (ranked 1044 p4p, 1575 weight class) and Uwot Meight (ranked 151 p4p, 223 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Leonard Susskind!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Uwot Meight!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Susskind there.
Meight is looking to land body kicks.
Meight misses with a head kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Susskind finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Meight walks into a stiff left hand from Susskind.
Susskind drives through and clinches with Meight against the cage.
Susskind softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Meight tries to throw a body punch but Susskind avoids it by throwing Meight back against the cage.
Meight lands a shoulder strike.
Meight working aggressively here.
Susskind lands a body punch in the clinch.
Susskind misses with a punch on the inside.
Meight scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meight blocks an uppercut.
Meight struggles to land a body shot inside as Susskind controls his hands.
Susskind just leaning against Meight, taking a breather.
Meight throws a head punch that misses.
Susskind throws a head punch that misses.
Susskind goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meight misses with a punch on the inside.
Meight tries to work over Susskind's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meight.
Susskind content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Susskind misses with some punches.
Susskind blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Susskind taking a breather.
Susskind lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Meight backwards.
Susskind misses with the head strike.
Meight lands with a short shot to the head.
Meight misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Susskind.
Susskind's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Meight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Susskind tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Susskind lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Susskind blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Susskind misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meight throws a punch but it's blocked by Susskind.
Susskind misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Meight fails to land.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Susskind scores with a shoulder strike.
Meight swings wildly with an uppercut but Susskind uses good head movement to avoid it.
Susskind has Meight pressed against the cage.
Susskind's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Susskind prevents a body shot from Meight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meight.
Meight swings wildly with an uppercut but Susskind uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Meight fails to land.
Meight misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Susskind.
Still in the clinch, Susskind scores with a nice short uppercut.
Susskind lands a hook that snaps the head of Meight backwards.
Susskind is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Meight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susskind throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Meights head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Meight.
Meight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Susskind misses with a punch on the inside.
Meight lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Susskind lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Meight misses with a punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Good body shot from Susskind.
Meight working aggressively here.
Susskind softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Susskind lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Meight.
Meight misses with the head strike.
Meight blocks a punch 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!
Meight throws a punch but it's blocked by Susskind.
Susskind blocks an uppercut.
Meight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meight misses with a punch on the inside.
Susskind goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Meight as Susskind tries to tie him up.
Susskind lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Susskind is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short body shot lands from Susskind as the two fighters clinch.
Meight has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Susskind seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Meight can turn it around.
Meight lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Susskind backwards.
Meight working aggressively here.
Meight swings wildly with an uppercut but Susskind uses good head movement to avoid it.
Susskind misses with a punch to the body.
Susskind pushes Meight back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Meight looks winded!
Susskind lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Susskind taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Susskind blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Susskind misses with a punch to the body.
Susskind can't find room to land a body shot as Meight controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Susskind dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Susskind just misses with a punch to the body.
Meight looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Susskind looks to score with a jab to the body but Meight is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Meight on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Susskind throws out a loose jab but Meight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Susskind is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Meight can do to turn this around?
Meight fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Susskind checks it well.
Meight takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Susskind fakes the leg kick and cracks Meight in the body.
Meight takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Susskind takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Susskind ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Susskind connects with a jab.
Meight takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Meight replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Susskind blocks it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meight misses with a looping left.
Susskind tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Meight manages to circle out of the way.
Meight takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Susskind instigates a clinch.
Meight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Meight gets through Susskind's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Susskind swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Susskind taking a breather.
Meight working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Susskind blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Susskind misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meight.
Leonard Susskind has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Susskind blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Susskind blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Susskind fails to land.
Susskind prevents a body shot from Meight.
Meight blocks a body shot from Susskind.
Meight lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Susskind or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Meight.
Susskind swings wildly with an uppercut but Meight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Susskind throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meight working aggressively here.
Meight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meight misses with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Meight softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Meight struggles to land a body shot inside as Susskind controls his hands.
Susskind fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meight blocks an uppercut.
Susskind misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Meight working aggressively here.
Susskind lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Meight misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Susskind fails to land.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Meight misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susskind prevents a body shot from Meight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Susskind.
Meight throws a head punch that misses.
Susskind blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Meight misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Meight fails to land.
Meight working aggressively here.
Susskind misses with a short punch on the inside.
Meight misses with a punch on the inside.
Meight letting Susskind take a breather here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Susskind.
Susskind misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Susskind.
Meight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Susskind lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Susskind works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Meight misses with the head strike.
Susskind softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Meight misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meight misses with a body punch.
Meight's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Susskind is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Meight lands a left hand that snaps the head of Susskind backwards.
Meight lands a left hand.
Susskind stalling the fight.
Susskind makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Susskind.
Meight has a couple of punches blocked by Susskind.
A nice left hand lands by Susskind.
Susskind lands a shot to the body.
Susskind tries to throw a body punch but Meight avoids it by throwing Susskind back against the cage.
Meight tries to throw a body punch but Susskind avoids it by throwing Meight back against the cage.
Susskind has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Meight throws a punch but it's blocked by Susskind.
Susskind trying to stall but Meight improves his position.
Meight throws a punch but it's blocked by Susskind.
Susskind is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Meight is keeping busy.
Susskind is looking to control Meight's arms but Meight gets an underhook and turns him. Now Susskind has his back to the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Susskind dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Susskind wants to clinch.
Susskind lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Susskind dips to his left and cracks Meight with an uppercut!
Leonard Susskind is winning the standup battle so far.
Susskind misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Meight cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meight throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Meight looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Susskind is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Meight.
Susskind pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Susskind tries to close the distance and clinch but Meight swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Meight! But no joy.
Susskind throws a body punch but Meight moves out of range.
Meight pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Susskind scores with a shot to the body.
Susskind misses with a body kick.
Meight misses with a jab, cross combination.
Susskind throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Susskind takes a swing at Meight's ribcage but misses.
Leonard Susskind seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Susskind misses with a shot to the body
and Meight counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Meight throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Meight throws an overhand right that lands on Susskind's shoulder, as Susskind tries to avoid the shot.
Uwot Meight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Susskind is looking to wear down Meight with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Susskind blocks a head kick by Meight.
Meight takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Susskind displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Meight throws out the jab.
Meight throws a sloppy head kick and Susskind moves out of range easily.
Susskind works Meight's body with a nice hook.
Meight takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Susskind throws a body kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meight moves forwards but Susskind connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Susskind tries to close the distance and clinch but Meight swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Susskind misses the target.
Susskind lands a lovely overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meight takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Meight throws a body shot but no joy.
Susskind tries to clinch but Meight is having none of it.
Meight throws out a counter right but Susskind avoids it with no problem.
Susskind fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Susskind lands with a shot to the body.
Meight throws a head kick but Susskind moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Meight as he connects with a hook.
Meight avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Meight misses with an uppercut.
We've been told by Susskind's head coaches at Monkey Magic that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Susskind tries to clinch up but Meight circles away and keeps his distance.
Meight is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Susskind throws a body punch but Meight moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Susskind.
Susskind throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Leonard Susskind is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Susskind throws the kick towards the body but Meight avoids it.
Meight let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Meight takes one to the chin there.
Meight takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Susskind lands a nice hook to Meight's body. Meight takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Meight takes one to the chin there.
Susskind buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Susskind dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Meight. That did some damage!
Meight misses with an uppercut. Susskind saw that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonard Susskind showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Susskind has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonard Susskind!
A relieved looking Leonard Susskind 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Gunner Bond (ranked 223 p4p, 584 weight class) and Mertis Falandas (ranked 30 p4p, 79 weight class). Falandas has chosen Feed the Machine as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gunner Bond!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mertis Falandas!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bond connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Falandas momentarily.
Bond jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Falandas closes the distance but Bond moves to the side
and Bond counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Falandas takes the fight into the clinch.
Falandas misses with a punch to the body.
Bond digs a right hand into Falandas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Falandas's gas tank.
Bond is leaning against Falandas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bond lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Falandas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bond misses with some punches.
Bond misses with a punch to the body.
Falandas connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bond's face.
Bond prevents a body shot from Falandas.
Falandas tries to land knees in the clinch but Bond avoids the damage to the body.
Bond throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falandas connects with a knee to the head.
Bond throws a punch but it's blocked by Falandas.
Falandas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bond's elbow.
Falandas tries to throw a body punch but Bond avoids it by throwing Falandas back against the cage.
Bond avoiding damage as Falandas throws knees to the body.
Bond presses Falandas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bond misses with a short punch on the inside.
Falandas misses with a knee to the head.
Bond lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Falandas backwards.
Bond lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bond managing to block the knees to the body from Falandas.
Bond takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bond misses with a body punch.
Falandas is leaning against Bond and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Falandas tries to throw a body punch but Bond avoids it by throwing Falandas back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Bond.
Bond scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Falandas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falandas misses with a knee to the head.
Bond stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bond lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Falandas or not.
Falandas looks winded!
Bond lands a nice shot to the body.
Falandas prevents a body shot from Bond.
Bond lands with a left to the head.
Bond throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Falandass head.
Bond scores with a shoulder strike.
Bond misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bond lands with a left to the head.
It looks like Mertis Falandas has been cut.
Bond lands a nice shot to the body.
Bond works on Falandas's body with a couple of short punches.
Bond working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bond lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Bond.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bond creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Bond.
Falandas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bond.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Bond.
Falandas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bond presses Falandas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bond gets through Falandas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bond lands an uppercut.
Bond makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Falandas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Falandas struggles to land a body shot inside as Bond controls his hands.
Falandas tries to land a knee to the head but Bond blocks with his arms.
Bond lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Falandas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bond lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Falandas.
Bond lands a body shot in the clinch.
Falandas prevents a body shot from Bond.
Bond lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Falandas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bond swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Falandas misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bond misses with a hook to the ribs.
Falandas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bond tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Falandas lands with a right to the head.
Bond working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Falandas misses with a punch to the body.
Bond misses with the head strike.
Bond scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bond struggles to land a body shot inside as Falandas controls his hands.
Bond tries a body shot but Falandas blocks it.
Falandas misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Bond.
Bond misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bond tries a body shot but Falandas blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bond.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Falandas.
Bond struggles to land a body shot inside as Falandas controls his hands.
Bond lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Falandas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Bond dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mertis Falandas'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.
Bond throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Falandas counters with a straight right hand.
Bond works the jab nicely.
Bond tests Falandas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Falandas is rocked!
Bond moves in close and cracks Falandas with a massive right hand! Falandas, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Bond!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gunner Bond!
Gunner Bond retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Gunner Bond thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anton Ilmarinen (ranked 311 p4p, 744 weight class) and Olly Holy (ranked 42 p4p, 105 weight class). Anton Ilmarinen has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anton Ilmarinen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Olly Holy!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holy stuffs the takedown.
Holy tries to counter with a clinch but Ilmarinen shakes him off and moves away.
Holy moves to clinch but Ilmarinen breaks away
and Ilmarinen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ilmarinen trying to control the pace.
Holy is trying to maintain the position but Ilmarinen is very close to passing his half guard.
Holy wants to get back to full guard.
Holy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ilmarinen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Holy trying to control but Ilmarinen postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Holy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ilmarinen pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilmarinen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Holy wants to get back to full guard but Ilmarinen has mounted him!
Holy is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Ilmarinen avoids the attempt from Holy to 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.
Holy is squirming around, avoiding Ilmarinen's attempts to control the action.
Ilmarinen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Holy tries to lock up and control but Ilmarinen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Holy is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ilmarinen is staying active.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ilmarinen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Holy is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Holy wants to control but Ilmarinen is having none of it.
Holy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ilmarinen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ilmarinen trying to control but Holy is having none of it.
Holy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Holy gets back to half guard.
Holy desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Holy wants to control but Ilmarinen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ilmarinen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holy is not content to let Ilmarinen control the position.
Ilmarinen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ilmarinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holy keeps working.
Holy controlling the position well.
Ilmarinen passes the guard and advances to mount!
Ilmarinen controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Ilmarinen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Holy tries to clinch but Ilmarinen is having none of it.
Holy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ilmarinen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ilmarinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Ilmarinen tries to counter with a takedown but Holy is quick to defend against it.
Holy moves in looking to clinch but Ilmarinen pushes him off.
Holy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Holy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ilmarinen is defended easily by Holy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holy tries to clinch but Ilmarinen is having none of it.
Ilmarinen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Holy doesn't manage to clinch there - Ilmarinen circles away.
Ilmarinen throwing a counter right hand but Holy manages to avoid it.
Holy looks to clinch
so Ilmarinen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ilmarinen defends well.
Ilmarinen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Anton Ilmarinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Holy holds on and takes a little breather.
Holy working for submissions but it's allowed Ilmarinen to get to half guard.
Holy is looking to control Ilmarinen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Holy avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
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 is controlling Ilmarinen's trapped leg to prevent Ilmarinen from advancing to side control.
Ilmarinen lands with a punch from half guard.
Holy felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Holy is trying to maintain the position but Ilmarinen is very close to passing his half guard.
Ilmarinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holy can do to turn this around?
Ilmarinen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Holy is trying to control but can't.
Holy looking for submissions off his back.
Holy manages to get to full guard.
Ilmarinen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Holy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ilmarinen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holy is trying to control the position but Ilmarinen postures up.
Holy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ilmarinen wants to control from the top but Holy keeps moving.
Holy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ilmarinen postures up.
Ilmarinen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Olly Holy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holy doesn't manage to clinch there - Ilmarinen circles away.
Holy tries to clinch but Ilmarinen moves out of range.
Ilmarinen with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Holy pulls Ilmarinen in to control the position.
Ilmarinen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ilmarinen wants to control from the top but Holy keeps moving.
Holy looking to control but Ilmarinen passes into half guard.
Holy looking for a kimura from the bottom but Ilmarinen passes into side control!
Holy is looking to regain half guard here but Ilmarinen keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holy on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Holy sneaks back into half guard.
Ilmarinen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Ilmarinen dominated that second 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.
Holy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Holy doesn't manage to clinch there - Ilmarinen circles away.
Ilmarinen thuds his right hand into Holy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Holy tries to clinch but Ilmarinen is having none of it.
Holy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Holy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ilmarinen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ilmarinen wants to pass the guard but Holy is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ilmarinen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Holy is controlling Ilmarinen's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ilmarinen defends well.
Holy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Holy is pulling down on Ilmarinen's head to control his posture.
Ilmarinen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Holy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ilmarinen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Holy working a defensive guard here.
That's two 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 engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Holy keeping moving, preventing Ilmarinen from controlling successfully.
Holy working a defensive guard here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Holy is trying to hold Ilmarinen in close to prevent damage but Ilmarinen has managed to pass into half guard.
Holy is trying to control but can't.
Holy is looking for a sweep. Ilmarinen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from Ilmarinen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holy trying to control but Ilmarinen postures up.
Ilmarinen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ilmarinen moves into full mount! Holy won't be happy about that!
Holy wants to hold on but Ilmarinen pushes him away.
Holy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holy looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Ilmarinen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Holy sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Holy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ilmarinen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Holy trying to keep a closed guard but Ilmarinen is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ilmarinen controlling from the top position.
Ilmarinen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Ilmarinen clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ilmarinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ilmarinen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ilmarinen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Holy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ilmarinen tries to counter with a takedown but Holy is quick to defend against it.
Holy is looking to clinch.
Ilmarinen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ilmarinen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Holy sprawls and moves away.
Ilmarinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ilmarinen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holy tries to clinch but Ilmarinen is having none of it.
Holy closes the distance but Ilmarinen moves to the side
and Holy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ilmarinen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ilmarinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ilmarinen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Holy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ilmarinen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Anton Ilmarinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Holy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ilmarinen attempts a counter takedown but Holy avoids it well and moves away.
Holy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ilmarinen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Holy moves to clinch but Ilmarinen breaks away
and Ilmarinen counters with a single leg into guard. Holy didn't expect that.
Holy working a defensive guard here.
Ilmarinen passes Holy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ilmarinen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ilmarinen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Holy!
Ilmarinen working the ground and pound effectively.
Ilmarinen trying to control but Holy is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen content just to control the position here.
Holy holds of for dear life.
Holy in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen working the ground and pound effectively.
The referee warns Holy that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Holy is looking to improve his position but Ilmarinen isn't that keen on the idea.
Ilmarinen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Holy wants to control but Ilmarinen is having none of it.
Holy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ilmarinen wants to control the pace but Holy is squirming around nicely.
Ilmarinen controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holy is squirming around, avoiding Ilmarinen's attempts to control the action.
Holy tries to hold on but Ilmarinen pushes him away.
Ilmarinen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Holy is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 had his way with Olly Holy in 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Holy tries to clinch up.
Ilmarinen attempts a counter takedown but Holy avoids it well and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ilmarinen tries to counter with a takedown but Holy is quick to defend against it.
Ilmarinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ilmarinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Holy.
Holy tries to clinch there but Ilmarinen circles away.
Holy tries to clinch but Ilmarinen is having none of it.
A counter left hand to the body from Ilmarinen misses its target.
Holy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ilmarinen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ilmarinen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A jab lands there for Ilmarinen.
Holy ducks under a wild hook from Ilmarinen.
Olly Holy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holy tries to clinch but Ilmarinen moves out of range.
Ilmarinen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Holy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holy looks to clinch
so Ilmarinen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ilmarinen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ilmarinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ilmarinen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Holy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ilmarinen has managed to get both his arms back between Holy's legs - danger averted.
Ilmarinen postures up.
Ilmarinen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Holy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holy trying to keep a closed guard but Ilmarinen is proving a slippery customer.
Ilmarinen is in close to Holy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Holy controls Ilmarinen momentarily but Ilmarinen frees himself.
Holy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ilmarinen defends well.
Ilmarinen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ilmarinen wants to pass the guard but Holy is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ilmarinen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ilmarinen is stalling in the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ilmarinen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Holy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Olly Holy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ilmarinen throws a good cross that connects.
Holy darts in trying to clinch
and Ilmarinen counters with a shoot takedown. Holy fights it but they end up in guard.
Holy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ilmarinen connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holy trying to keep a closed guard but Ilmarinen is proving a slippery customer.
Ilmarinen content to stall in guard here.
Holy trying to keep a closed guard but Ilmarinen is proving a slippery customer.
Anton Ilmarinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ilmarinen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ilmarinen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Holy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ilmarinen has managed to get both his arms back between Holy's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holy trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Ilmarinen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ilmarinen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 50:44
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 50:43
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Ilmarinen!
Anton Ilmarinen retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Anton Ilmarinen 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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