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WVT 185: Ihantala v Kok 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jermaine Camacho (ranked 1562 p4p, 1531 weight class) and Eh Phuthong (ranked 204 p4p, 200 weight class). Camacho's entrance music is Hero Of War - Rise Against. A fine choice. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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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 27 - 31 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jermaine Camacho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eh Phuthong!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phuthong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Phuthong throws a jab when Camacho was well out of range.
Camacho with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Phuthong to score with a decent uppercut.
Camacho misses with a wild body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Phuthong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Camacho was well out of range. Poor timing from Phuthong.
Phuthong throws a shot from downtown. Camacho moves away and avoids it.
Phuthong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Camacho manages to avoid it.
Phuthong misses with an uppercut.
Camacho on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Phuthong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Camacho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Camacho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Camacho ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
Phuthong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Camacho looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Camacho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
Phuthong misses with a straight left.
Phuthong avoids the body shot from Camacho.
Camacho misses with an attempted mid kick.
Camacho misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Camacho.
Camacho is trying hard to land a takedown here. Phuthong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Phuthong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Camacho slips under a jab.
Camacho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice jab there from Camacho.
Phuthong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Camacho throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Camacho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phuthong.
We've been hearing reports that Camacho has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A swing and a miss from Phuthong.
A quick step to the side and Camacho tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phuthong looks to throw the jab but Camacho is out of range.
Phuthong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camacho.
Phuthong 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.
Camacho motions for Phuthong to come forward. Camacho throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Eh Phuthong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phuthong takes a swing at Camacho's ribcage but misses.
Camacho lands a body shot.
Phuthong moves out of range as Camacho strikes.
Phuthong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phuthong throws a hook but Camacho avoids it easily.
Camacho takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Phuthong misses the jab.
Camacho throws a head kick that misses.
Phuthong cracks a nice hook into Camacho's ribs.
Camacho jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Camacho takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Camacho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
Camacho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phuthong manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some bone on bone action there as Phuthong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Eh Phuthong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Phuthong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Camacho.
Camacho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Phuthong.
Camacho looks to score with a jab to the body but Phuthong is just out of range.
Camacho takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Camacho is looking to wear down Phuthong with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A jab from Phuthong misses.
Camacho misses with a wild body shot.
Camacho displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phuthong throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Phuthong misses its intended target.
Phuthong misses with a looping right.
Phuthong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Camacho was well out of range. Poor timing from Phuthong.
Camacho lands a nice shot to the body.
Camacho looks for a takedown but Phuthong sprawls well.
Phuthong misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Camacho on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Phuthong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Phuthong throws a big shot that misses.
Camacho throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Phuthong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Camacho.
Camacho misses with a looping left.
Phuthong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Camacho throws a jab when Phuthong was well out of range.
Camacho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phuthong moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Phuthong - just one landing.
Phuthong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Camacho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phuthong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Camacho shoots in for a takedown but Phuthong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jermaine Camacho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phuthong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Phuthong misses with an uppercut. Camacho saw that one coming.
A counter left hand to the body from Camacho misses its target.
Camacho moves out of range of the strikes.
Camacho lands a slapping body shot.
Camacho misses with a wild body shot.
Phuthong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camacho.
Camacho half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The fighters circling - Phuthong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phuthong cracks Camacho with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Camacho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phuthong.
Camacho misses with a low kick as Phuthong jumps back.
Camacho throws a low kick but Phuthong avoids it.
Camacho tries to land a front kick but Phuthong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Phuthong on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Phuthong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Camacho.
Camacho drops down looking for a counter takedown but Phuthong sprawls and moves away.
Camacho misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phuthong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Phuthong misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phuthong misses with the head strike.
Camacho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Camacho is trying to pull guard but Phuthong has him pressed against the cage.
Phuthong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phuthong stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Phuthong has Camacho pressed against the cage, preventing Camacho from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Phuthong misses with a body punch.
Phuthong has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Camacho uses from the top position.
Phuthong is looking for a triangle but Camacho pushes his legs off easily.
Phuthong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Phuthong keeping moving, preventing Camacho from controlling successfully.
Phuthong working a defensive guard but Camacho manages to pass into side control anyway.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eh Phuthong dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Camacho lands a nice looking body shot.
Phuthong slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Phuthong! But no joy.
Phuthong throws a hook but Camacho avoids it easily.
Phuthong checks a low kick from Camacho.
Nice defenses there by Camacho.
Phuthong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Phuthong avoids the body shot from Camacho.
Phuthong feints a counter leg kick.
Phuthong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Camacho.
Phuthong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Phuthong lands a body shot.
Phuthong lands a jab.
Phuthong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Camacho was well out of range. Poor timing from Phuthong.
Phuthong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phuthong blocks a jab.
Phuthong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Camacho.
Camacho buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phuthong swings for the body but Camacho moves out of range.
Eh Phuthong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Camacho moves away from the strike by Phuthong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Camacho 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Camacho is looking to land body kicks.
Camacho looks to throw the jab but Phuthong is out of range.
Phuthong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Phuthong misses with a looping right.
Phuthong jabs Camacho to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Phuthong looks to score with a jab to the body but Camacho is just out of range.
Phuthong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Camacho on the side of the head.
Camacho throws a head kick that misses.
Phuthong moves into the clinch.
Phuthong jumps guard and drags Camacho to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Camacho trying to control the position from guard on top but Phuthong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Camacho is pushing down on Phuthong's leg trying to pass to half guard. Phuthong is fighting to maintain full guard but Camacho has managed to sneak the leg through.
Phuthong looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Phuthong looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camacho frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Phuthong 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.
Phuthong really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phuthong is squirming around, avoiding Camacho's attempts to control the action.
Camacho is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Phuthong is surviving well by controlling Camacho's body position as best he can.
Camacho moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Phuthong has worked his arm free - good work by Phuthong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camacho goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Phuthong has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Camacho but great work by Phuthong.
Camacho wants to control but Phuthong postures up.
Camacho is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Phuthong has control of an arm but Camacho manages to advance to Phuthong's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phuthong preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Camacho.
Camacho is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phuthong is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Camacho patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Camacho has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Camacho looking to break Phuthong's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Phuthong remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Camacho will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Camacho is looking for the choke from the back position but Phuthong is controlling his hands well.
Camacho working for the choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Eh Phuthong 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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Camacho.
Camacho slips under a jab from Phuthong.
Phuthong is looking to clinch.
Phuthong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phuthong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Camacho.
Phuthong moves away from the strike by Camacho.
Phuthong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Camacho momentarily.
Nice uppercut there from Phuthong.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Phuthong. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Camacho scores with a jab to the body.
Phuthong throws a jab when Camacho was well out of range.
Camacho walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Camacho looks for the body kick but Phuthong saw that one coming.
Decent striking displayed by Phuthong there.
Phuthong throws a shot to the body.
Camacho will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phuthong throws out a leg kick but Camacho moves out of range and Phuthong only half commits.
Phuthong scores with a jab to the jaw.
Phuthong lands a body shot.
Camacho staying out of range there.
Decent striking displayed by Phuthong there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho throws a low kick but Phuthong avoids it.
Camacho looks for the body kick but Phuthong saw that one coming.
A big left from Phuthong misses.
Phuthong throws a looping overhand right but Camacho ducks down to avoid it.
Phuthong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Camacho.
Camacho swings for the body but Phuthong moves out of range.
Phuthong scores with a shot to the body.
Camacho motions for Phuthong to come forward. Camacho throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Phuthong does it's job there.
Camacho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Camacho scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Camacho with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Camacho dives in for a single leg takedown but Phuthong sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jermaine Camacho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phuthong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Phuthong.
Phuthong is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Phuthong is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Camacho is keeping busy.
Phuthong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Phuthong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jermaine Camacho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phuthong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Phuthong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Phuthong misses with the head strike.
Phuthong digs a right hand into Camacho's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Camacho's gas tank.
Phuthong is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Camacho looking for a takedown.
Phuthong pulls guard effortlessly.
Camacho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Camacho trying to control but Phuthong is working from the bottom.
Camacho slips nicely into half guard.
Camacho is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Camacho looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phuthong actively working from the bottom here.
Camacho is looking to advance position but Phuthong won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Camacho is trying to work for a kimura but Phuthong is defending well.
Camacho trying to mount his opponent but Phuthong defends it.
Camacho is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Phuthong defends it well.
Camacho is looking to advance position but Phuthong won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eh Phuthong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Phuthong 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eh Phuthong!
After winning the bout, Eh Phuthong 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reino Ruttu (ranked 1791 p4p, 2062 weight class) and Shichiroji San (ranked 263 p4p, 295 weight class). Reino Ruttu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reino Ruttu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shichiroji San!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruttu lands a body shot.
Ruttu lands with a nice body punch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that San 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.
San misses with a jab to the body
and Ruttu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ruttu slips a straight right by San.
Ruttu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jorzi GYM in the buildup to the fight.
Ruttu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ruttu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
San misses with an uppercut.
Ruttu quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
San throws a poor cross that misses
and Ruttu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
San misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
San swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ruttu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
San misses the body punch
and Ruttu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
San rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ruttu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Ruttu misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ruttu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ruttu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches San on the side of the head.
San throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruttu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruttu throws a jab when San was well out of range.
Ruttu connects with a leg kick.
San cracks Ruttu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
San throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ruttu.
San misses with a jab to the body
enabling Ruttu to counter with a crisp jab.
San pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Ruttu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from San.
San moves into range and connects with a jab.
San checks a low kick from Ruttu.
San throws a lazy right hand but Ruttu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
San fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruttu manages to avoid it.
Ruttu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ruttu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ruttu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ruttu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ruttu slips a jab from San.
San fails with an attempt to clinch.
San on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruttu throws out a loose jab but San uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ruttu. That's going to slow San down.
San avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
San takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
San uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ruttu has time to react.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ruttu.
San throws a hook but Ruttu avoids it easily.
San walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
San is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
San fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruttu manages to avoid it.
Ruttu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
San throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shichiroji San seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
San takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
San throws a sloppy body shot
and Ruttu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reino Ruttu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruttu missing with a left hand there. San was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
San thuds a left hand into Ruttu's body.
San looks to land a left hand but Ruttu moved out of range nicely.
Ruttu misses with a low kick.
San throws a body punch but Ruttu moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Ruttu.
San misses with a hook
and Ruttu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
San loads up on a big right hand but Ruttu slips the punch.
San slips under a jab.
Ruttu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
San misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
San misses with a left hand
and Ruttu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
San moves out of range as Ruttu throws a body kick.
Ruttu lands a nice leg kick that just misses San's sensitive parts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
San connects with a body shot that sends Ruttu's belly button to the back.
Ruttu scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruttu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ruttu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ruttu throws a right hand that San ducks under and follows up with a left that San also avoids with ease.
Ruttu misses with a right hand
and San counters with a right hand to the body.
Ruttu slips under a jab.
San throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
San has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ruttu.
Ruttu misses with a right hand
and San counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from San misses.
Ruttu slips under a jab.
Ruttu misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reino Ruttu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
San looks to land a left hand but Ruttu moved out of range nicely.
Ruttu moves out of range of the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Ruttu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ruttu moves out of range of the body kick from San.
Ruttu half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ruttu slips a jab from San.
Ruttu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ruttu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. San looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
San misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Reino Ruttu is winning the standup battle so far.
San scores with a shot to the body.
Ruttu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San throws a hook but Ruttu avoids it easily.
Ruttu throws a leg kick but San moved away.
San on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
San throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ruttu is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from San.
San misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruttu.
Ruttu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
San takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ruttu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that San can do to turn this around?
Ruttu lands with a cross.
San takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ruttu loads up on a big right hand but San slips the punch.
San scores with a shot to the body.
San throws a sloppy body shot
letting Ruttu counter with a right hand.
Ruttu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ruttu connects with an inside leg kick.
San throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ruttu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruttu thumps San with a low kick.
San throws a sloppy body shot
and Ruttu counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
San lands a slapping body shot.
San throws a lazy right hand but Ruttu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ruttu dodges the punch combination from San.
Nice straight punches there by Ruttu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ruttu.
Ruttu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but San might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ruttu has got the better of the exchanges.
Ruttu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ruttu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ruttu scores with a leg kick.
Ruttu connects with a crisp jab.
San takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ruttu throws a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
San loads up on a big right hand but Ruttu slips the punch.
Ruttu connects with a good right hand that stumbles San. San circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
San shoots in for a double leg but Ruttu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ruttu thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ruttu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from San.
A looping hook to the body misses from San. Ruttu does a little dance to reset his feet.
San throws a shot from downtown. Ruttu moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Ruttu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ruttu walks into a jab.
Ruttu lands with a hook. San tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ruttu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ruttu throws a half hearted mid kick.
San throws out a counter right but Ruttu avoids it with no problem.
San misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Ruttu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
San misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruttu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
San avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ruttu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
San ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruttu moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as San checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The fighters circling - San throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ruttu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ruttu connects with an inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Ruttu finds it's target.
San steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruttu.
San doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
San uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruttu.
San scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reino Ruttu dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ruttu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shichiroji San has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
San tries to clinch but Ruttu is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Ruttu misses the target.
San misses with a right hand
and Ruttu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
San misses with an uppercut
and Ruttu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ruttu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Good exchange - Ruttu coming out on top.
Ruttu scores with a leg kick.
Ruttu thuds his shin into the meat of San's side.
San throws a lazy uppercut
and Ruttu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
San's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
San throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ruttu counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
San has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ruttu finds it's way round the side to connect with San's head.
Ruttu with a hook.
San misses with a body punch
and Ruttu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
San takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ruttu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
San has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ruttu digs a good body shot into San's ribs.
Ruttu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
San closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
San throws an off balance right hand
enabling Ruttu to counter with a crisp jab.
San takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
San misses with a looping right.
Ruttu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
San has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from San there as he acknowledges the shot.
San looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
 San is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruttu throws a body shot but no joy.
San misses with a body shot.
Ruttu is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruttu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed San momentarily.
A big right from San misses.
A swing and a miss from San.
Ruttu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Good exchange - Ruttu coming out on top.
San is still on wobbly legs! Can Ruttu finish him?
San bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
San seems to have recovered his senses.
San misses with a jab to the body
and Ruttu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A combination from San does no damage.
San tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ruttu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten San somewhat.
San drops his hands momentarily and Ruttu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
San just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruttu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and San has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ruttu lands with a shot to the body.
San throws an off balance right hand
and Ruttu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
San throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
San misses with a right hand
and Ruttu counters with a nice uppercut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from San.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ruttu. That's going to slow San down.
Ruttu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
San tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruttu was well out of range. Poor timing from San.
San tries to clinch up
and Ruttu counters with a solid body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruttu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ruttu throws a nice looking combination but San bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice cross by Ruttu.
Ruttu scores with a leg kick.
San loads up on a big right hand but Ruttu slips the punch.
Ruttu punishes San's body with a nice straight punch.
San on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
San takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
San throws a lazy head kick
and Ruttu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ruttu's corner calls for a 1-2. Ruttu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
San with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ruttu to score with a decent uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reino Ruttu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ruttu 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reino Ruttu!
A very excited looking Reino Ruttu made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Shichiroji San was interviewed post fight and said 'It's all about life lessons'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eero Jukola (ranked 1504 p4p, 1394 weight class) and One Fortythree (ranked 197 p4p, 186 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eero Jukola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 42 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, One Fortythree!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortythree keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jukola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fortythree.
Fortythree keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jukola.
Fortythree throws a hook but Jukola blocks it.
Eero Jukola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fortythree fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jukola on the side of the head.
Jukola has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Hidden in the buildup to the fight.
Jukola misses with a wild body shot.
Fortythree throws a good cross that connects.
Jukola shoots for a double leg takedown but Fortythree sprawls well. He's pushed Jukola's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A jab from Jukola finds it's way through Fortythree's defenses.
Fortythree dips to his left and cracks Jukola with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukola fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fortythree misses the shot to the body.
Fortythree tries to sprawl but Jukola drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jukola sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fortythree defending well though.
Fortythree moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jukola won't allow Fortythree to sweep him here.
Jukola wants to control from the top but Fortythree keeps moving.
Jukola lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fortythree wants to control the position but Jukola says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fortythree manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jukola trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fortythree pulls Jukola in close to prevent any damage.
Jukola trying to control the position from guard on top but Fortythree is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jukola with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortythree keeping moving, preventing Jukola from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jukola missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fortythree pulls Jukola in close to his closed guard and prevents Jukola from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jukola wants to control from the top but Fortythree keeps moving.
Jukola connects with a couple of short punches.
Jukola loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jukola trying to control the position from guard on top but Fortythree is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jukola controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Fortythree avoids the body shot from Jukola.
Jukola dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fortythree. That did some damage!
Jukola fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jukola shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jukola showed some decent athleticism there.
Jukola wants to control but Fortythree is keeping him busy.
Fortythree regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jukola.
Fortythree preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jukola working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jukola wants to control from the top but Fortythree keeps moving.
Jukola has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fortythree trying to keep a closed guard but Jukola is proving a slippery customer.
Fortythree preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jukola in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fortythree wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Jukola manages to pass to side control.
Jukola is trying to control the action in half guard but Fortythree is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jukola drops an elbow to the side of Fortythree's head.
Fortythree trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eero Jukola dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A jab from Fortythree misses.
Fortythree gets caught napping as Jukola dives in and scores a takedown. Fortythree manages to retain guard.
Fortythree wants to sweep here but Jukola controlling him for the moment.
Jukola throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jukola scoring with some ground and pound.
Jukola lands a couple of digs.
Jukola working some strikes from top position.
Jukola landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukola stopping the sweep attempt from Fortythree.
Jukola is looking to work some ground and pound but Fortythree has wrist control.
Jukola in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jukola missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jukola 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.
Jukola wants to control from the top but Fortythree keeps moving.
Jukola trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Eero Jukola overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jukola working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jukola trying to control but Fortythree is working from the bottom.
Fortythree utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jukola scoring with some ground and pound.
Fortythree controlling Jukola's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jukola controlling from the top position.
Jukola tries to free his leg and advance position but Fortythree is retaining full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Fortythree as Jukola shoots in.
Decent striking displayed by Fortythree there.
One Fortythree is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body punch from Fortythree.
Jukola cracks a nice hook into Fortythree's ribs.
Jukola gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fortythree cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good shot there by Fortythree.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jukola blocks a jab.
Jukola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fortythree was well out of range. Poor timing from Jukola.
Jukola misses with a lunging right hand
and Fortythree counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jukola jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fortythree stuffs the takedown attempt from Jukola. Jukola gets slowly back to his feet.
Fortythree let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eero Jukola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jukola looks to land a left hand but Fortythree moved out of range nicely.
Jukola throws out a powerful jab.
Fortythree wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jukola looks to land a left hand but Fortythree moved out of range nicely.
Fortythree throws a body shot but no joy.
Jukola throws a body punch but Fortythree moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Fortythree misses.
Jukola throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fortythree looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fortythree walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortythree missing with a left hand there. Jukola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jukola throws a lazy head kick
and Fortythree counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jukola misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fortythree! But no joy.
Jukola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fortythree moves away.
Fortythree misses with a straight right.
Jukola swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jukola shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fortythree is concentrating on defense, preventing Jukola from advancing position.
Jukola lands strikes from half guard.
Fortythree manages to get to full guard.
Fortythree avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eero Jukola 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A jab from Fortythree misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fortythree. Jukola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jukola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fortythree.
Fortythree changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fortythree moves away from the strike by Jukola.
Fortythree throws out a counter right but Jukola avoids it with no problem.
Fortythree misses the shot to the body.
Fortythree jabs at Jukola's body.
Jukola tries to clinch but Fortythree moves away
enabling Fortythree to counter with a crisp jab.
Jukola slips a straight right by Fortythree.
Jukola darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukola throws a body kick that misses
and Fortythree counters with a stiff right hand.
Jukola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jukola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fortythree moves away.
Fortythree uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jukola.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jukola tries to clinch up
and Fortythree counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jukola thinking.
Jukola fails with the takedown.
Jukola throws a leg kick
and Fortythree counters with a straight right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Jukola 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fortythree lands with an overhand left.
Fortythree fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jukola manages to avoid it.
Jukola shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fortythree defends it nicely.
Fortythree steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jukola.
Jukola misses the shot to the body.
Fortythree checks a low kick from Jukola.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortythree throws a body shot but no joy.
Fortythree throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jukola misses with a hook
and Fortythree counters with a stiff right hand.
Jukola throws a lazy right hand but Fortythree sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jukola swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fortythree counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jukola takes a swing at Fortythree's ribcage but misses.
Jukola slips a straight right by Fortythree.
Jukola half committed to a counter leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jukola with the inside leg kick.
Jukola shoots and misses
and Fortythree counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eero Jukola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jukola fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fortythree lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jukola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Jukola misses.
Fortythree doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jukola tries to keep at a distance but Fortythree has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fortythree tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Fortythree.
Fortythree lands with a right to the head.
Fortythree scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fortythree throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jukolas head.
Jukola misses with the head strike.
Fortythree lands with a light punch inside.
Fortythree lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jukola backwards.
Fortythree pushes Jukola back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fortythree misses with the head strike.
Fortythree swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fortythree has a couple of punches blocked by Jukola.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jukola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Fortythree fails to land.
Jukola throws an elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jukola stalling the fight.
Fortythree lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fortythree lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Fortythree.
Jukola takes a shot to the head.
Jukola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fortythree scores with a shoulder strike.
Jukola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fortythree working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Jukola.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jukola throws an elbow but misses.
Jukola tries to throw a body punch but Fortythree avoids it by throwing Jukola back against the cage.
Fortythree lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jukola blocking some punches.
Fortythree misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fortythree lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fortythree.
Fortythree lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
One Fortythree has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jukola tries to work over Fortythree's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
One Fortythree comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jukola has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eero Jukola!
During a confident post fight interview, Eero Jukola thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stres Fleshou Jr (ranked 1419 p4p, 1998 weight class) and Xue Fang (ranked 82 p4p, 108 weight class). Xue Fang has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Stres Fleshou Jr's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stres Fleshou Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Xue Fang!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fleshou Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Fang.
Fleshou Jr dives in for a single leg takedown but Fang sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fleshou Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fleshou Jr misses with the head strike.
Fleshou Jr lands an uppercut.
Fleshou Jr blocks a body shot from Fang.
Fleshou Jr blocks an uppercut.
Fleshou Jr gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Fleshou Jr is stalling in the full guard.
Fang utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fleshou Jr being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fang controls Fleshou Jr momentarily but Fleshou Jr frees himself.
Fleshou Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleshou Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fleshou Jr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fleshou Jr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fang controlling the position.
Fang keeping moving, preventing Fleshou Jr from controlling successfully.
Fleshou Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fleshou Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fleshou Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fang keeping moving, preventing Fleshou Jr from controlling successfully.
Fang utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fleshou Jr is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleshou Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Fleshou Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fang really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fleshou Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fang has momentary wrist control but Fleshou Jr slips an elbow through the middle.
Fang pulls Fleshou Jr in close to prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fleshou Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fleshou Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fleshou Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fang lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Fleshou Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fang is aware though and is defending well.
Fang has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Fleshou Jr to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Fang is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Fleshou Jr pulls down on the head and he's put Fang to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Stres Fleshou Jr!
After the big win, Stres Fleshou Jr made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Savage Fightwear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitsugu Takeishi (ranked 2092 p4p, 2394 weight class) and Tau Masunwendinghamar (ranked 111 p4p, 124 weight class). Takeishi comes to the cage accompanied by Kabuki Gomen-Jyo. Masunwendinghamar has chosen What You Gonna Do as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mitsugu Takeishi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tau Masunwendinghamar!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masunwendinghamar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takeishi.
Takeishi closes the distance and clinches.
Takeishi working aggressively here.
Takeishi prevents Masunwendinghamar from breaking the clinch.
Takeishi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Takeishi lands with a short shot to the head.
Masunwendinghamar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Masunwendinghamar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut lands for Masunwendinghamar. That snapped Takeishi's head back.
Masunwendinghamar misses with a head kick.
Takeishi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Masunwendinghamar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takeishi is looking to counter the offense by Masunwendinghamar and move into the clinch.
Takeishi clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Takeishi.
Masunwendinghamar breaks the clinch.
Masunwendinghamar scores with a jab to the jaw.
Takeishi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masunwendinghamar wants to break free but Takeishi has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeishi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takeishi throws a head punch that misses.
Masunwendinghamar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slow jab from Masunwendinghamar misses its intended target.
Takeishi is looking to counter the offense by Masunwendinghamar and move into the clinch.
Masunwendinghamar lands with a right hand.
Nice cross by Masunwendinghamar.
Masunwendinghamar wants to clinch.
Takeishi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masunwendinghamar.
Masunwendinghamar drives through and clinches with Takeishi against the cage.
Masunwendinghamar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Masunwendinghamar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masunwendinghamar lands a big uppercut and Takeishi crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Takeishi looks OK. Masunwendinghamar waves Takeishi back to his feet!
 Takeishi is rocked!
 It looks like Mitsugu Takeishi has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takeishi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takeishi walks straight into a right hand from Masunwendinghamar - that's dropped him! Masunwendinghamar jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Takeishi from any more punishment! Takeishi complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tau Masunwendinghamar!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kwame Nti (ranked 776 p4p, 364 weight class) and Vitali Kersikov I I (ranked 124 p4p, 59 weight class). Kersikov I I has chosen Sefa & Mr. Ivex - LSD Problem as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kwame Nti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vitali Kersikov I I!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov I I keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kersikov I I swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kwame Nti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Kersikov I I misses.
Kersikov I I misses with a leg kick
letting Nti counter with a right hand.
Nti has closed the distance and engaged Kersikov I I in a clinch.
Nti prevents a body shot from Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nti working aggressively here.
A short right from Nti.
Kersikov I I stalling in the clinch but Nti improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nti struggles to land a body shot inside as Kersikov I I controls his hands.
Kersikov I I blocking some punches.
Kersikov I I lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nti backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Nti.
Kersikov I I with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kersikov I I breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab, jab by Nti - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nti blocks a jab.
Nice jab there from Nti.
Nti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov I I throws a fast counter high kick but Nti manages to duck under it in time.
Nti closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nti lands in his opponent's guard.
Kersikov I I has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nti has passed into side control.
Kersikov I I tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nti wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nti taking a breather here.
Kersikov I I regains half guard.
Kersikov I I trying to hold on to Nti's head to control him but Nti postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kersikov I I controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kersikov I I wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kersikov I I wants to control but Nti is keeping busy.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nti slips a straight right by Kersikov I I.
Nti throws an off balance right hand
and Kersikov I I counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Kwame Nti has been cut.
Nti blocks the body kick.
Nti is looking to counter the offense by Kersikov I I and move into the clinch.
Kersikov I I takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nti forces Kersikov I I back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nti swings wildly with an uppercut but Kersikov I I uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov I I stalling against the cage.
Nti misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwame Nti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kwame Nti's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A lazy left from Kersikov I I finds it's target.
Nti shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kersikov I I as he avoids it easily.
Nti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kersikov I I throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nti's head.
Kersikov I I lands a lovely overhand right.
Nti misses with a hook. Kersikov I I ducked under it nicely.
Kersikov I I thinks about the counter body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nti scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kersikov I I doesn't seem bothered though.
Nti goes for a double leg but Kersikov I I avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kersikov I I continues to drive forward.
Kersikov I I only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kersikov I I pushes Nti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nti keeps control of Kersikov I I as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nti blocks a body shot from Kersikov I I.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov I I.
Nti can't find room to land a body shot as Kersikov I I controls the action.
Nti is working for takedown but Kersikov I I is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kwame Nti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kersikov I I scores with a nice hook to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I leaning against his opponent.
Nti is looking for a takedown.
Kersikov I I misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nti is trying to drag Kersikov I I to the mat but Kersikov I I just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kersikov I I blocks an uppercut.
Kersikov I I displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nti up against the cage.
Kersikov I I can't find room to land a body shot as Nti controls the action.
Nti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Nti as the two fighters clinch.
Nti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov I I swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kersikov I I landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I tries to stall but Nti uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kersikov I I wants to stall.
Kersikov I I lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nti backwards.
Nti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nti has Kersikov I I pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kersikov I I manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kersikov I I lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nti blocks an uppercut.
Kersikov I I misses with a punch on the inside.
Kersikov I I is pressed up against the cage. Nti has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kersikov I I down to the mat. Kersikov I I avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kersikov I I misses with a wild body shot.
Nti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nti moves out of range as Kersikov I I throws a body kick.
A jab lands there for Kersikov I I.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov I I manages to avoid it.
Nti tries for a takedown but Kersikov I I circles away easily
and Kersikov I I cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I thinks about the counter body kick.
Nti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nti shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kersikov I I manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kersikov I I controls Nti momentarily but Nti frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov I I is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nti might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nti 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.
Kersikov I I is trying to keep Nti in close.
Nti controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vitali Kersikov I I showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kwame Nti's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nti checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kersikov I I takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nti with a nice cross.
Nti feints and as Kersikov I I raises his hands in defense, Nti changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kersikov I I is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Nti throws a punch but it's blocked by Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I swings wildly with an uppercut but Nti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Nti.
Kersikov I I takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov I I throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nti has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kersikov I I after a bit of a struggle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nti goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kersikov I I prevents it.
Nti blocks an uppercut.
Nti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kersikov I I pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nti will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kwame Nti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kersikov I I throws a leg kick
and Nti counters by moving into the clinch.
Nti can't find room to land a body shot as Kersikov I I controls the action.
Kersikov I I swings wildly with an uppercut but Nti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kersikov I I backwards.
Nti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nti can't get the takedown.
Nti gets through Kersikov I I's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nti tries for a takedown but Kersikov I I manages to get underhooks.
Nti struggles to land a body shot inside as Kersikov I I controls his hands.
Kersikov I I manages to break the clinch.
Kersikov I I lands with an overhand left.
Kersikov I I swats away the attempt to clinch by Nti.
Kersikov I I tries a quick counter leg kick but Nti is wise to it.
Kersikov I I throws a lazy body kick
and Nti counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nti is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kersikov I I wants to stand but Nti is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov I I is trying to control the position but Nti postures up.
Kersikov I I pulls Nti in close to prevent any damage.
Nti sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nti looking to pass the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nti fails with a takedown attempt.
Nti darts in looking for a takedown but Kersikov I I gets double underhooks and turns Nti into the cage.
Kersikov I I misses with a punch on the inside.
Kersikov I I lands a right hand.
Nti misses with some punches.
Kersikov I I breaks the clinch.
Kersikov I I has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nti fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kwame Nti.
I think Nti has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lemmy Bang (ranked 384 p4p, 340 weight class) and Siale Veainu (ranked 56 p4p, 48 weight class). Bang comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 24 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lemmy Bang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Siale Veainu!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Bang.
Veainu scores with a hook to the body. Bang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Veainu takes one on the button.
Nice defenses there by Bang.
The fighters circling - Veainu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bang takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Veainu moves away from the strike by Bang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Veainu, as that shot connected.
Bang swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Veainu.
Veainu looks to score with a jab to the body but Bang is just out of range.
Veainu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Veainu looks to score with a jab to the body but Bang is just out of range.
Siale Veainu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veainu misses the jab.
Veainu misses with a body shot.
Bang wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bang takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Veainu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bang has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Veainu finds it's way round the side to connect with Bang's head.
Bang gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Veainu.
Veainu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veainu swings for the body but Bang moves out of range.
Bang throws a lazy right hand but Veainu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bang digs a good hook to Veainu's body.
Veainu misses the shot to the body.
Veainu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bang misses with a two punch combination.
Veainu slips a straight right by Bang.
Veainu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bang.
Veainu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Veainu takes a swing at Bang's ribcage but misses.
Bang tries to counter by clinching up but Veainu breaks away and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veainu swings for the body but Bang moves out of range.
Bang is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Veainu.
Good exchange - Bang coming out on top.
Nice defenses there by Bang.
Veainu throws a looping overhand right but Bang ducks down to avoid it.
Bang tries to counter by clinching up but Veainu breaks away and moves out of range.
Bang getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Veainu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bang rather than just go for the knockout.
Veainu connects with a crisp jab.
Good shot there by Veainu.
Veainu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bang fails to pull guard.
Bang tries to pull guard but Veainu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Veainu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bang connects with a nice looking jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bang is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Veainu misses with a hook. Bang ducked under it nicely.
Veainu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bang manages to avoid it.
Veainu lands a jab to the head.
Veainu works Bang's body with a nice hook.
Veainu misses with a wild body shot.
Bang seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Veainu throws a looping overhand right but Bang ducks down to avoid it.
As Veainu tries to get set, Bang tries to push him back and clinch up but Veainu manages to avoid the attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Siale Veainu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veainu.
Veainu looks to land a combination but Bang avoids it well.
Bang cracks Veainu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bang misses with a low kick.
Veainu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bang misses with a body shot.
Bang lands with a kick to the ribs.
Veainu throws a right hand that misses
and Bang counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang is trying to pull guard but Veainu has him pressed against the cage.
Bang tries to pull guard but Veainu won't allow it.
Veainu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bang fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lemmy Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Veainu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang swings wildly with an uppercut but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veainu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Veainu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bang.
Bang jumps guard but Veainu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bang ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bang no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bang controls Veainu momentarily but Veainu frees himself.
Veainu controls from within his opponent's guard.
Veainu tries to free his leg and advance position but Bang is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang has his hands on Veainu's head, controlling the position.
Veainu wants to pass the guard but Bang is keeping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veainu throws a jab but it's blocked by Bang.
Bang blocks a jab.
Veainu moves out of range of the strikes.
Bang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Veainu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
Veainu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Veainu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Veainu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bang throws a poor cross that misses
and Veainu counters with a three punch combo that has Bang backing up. Bang nods at Veainu to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veainu looks to land a right hand but Bang moved out of range.
Bang swings away with a body shot that misses
and Veainu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Veainu connects with a right hand. Bang shakes it off.
Veainu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right-left combo lands from Veainu.
Veainu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Siale Veainu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Veainu. Bang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Veainu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bang.
The fight stays on the outside here - Veainu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Siale Veainu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Veainu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Veainu scores with a shot to the body.
Veainu looks to throw the jab but Bang is out of range.
Veainu throws a body punch but Bang moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Veainu. Bang does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu tries to move into range but Bang moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang jabs at Veainu's body.
Nice defenses there by Bang.
Veainu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bang is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Veainu.
Veainu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Veainu misses with a left hand
and Bang counters by clinching up.
Bang keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Veainu's efforts to push away.
Veainu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bang connects with a body shot that sends Veainu's belly button to the back.
Veainu misses with a straight left.
Lemmy Bang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Siale Veainu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Veainu, as that shot connected.
Veainu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Veainu throws a hook to the side of Bang's head but Bang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Veainu swings for the body but Bang moves out of range.
Bang misses with a double jab.
It seemed like Veainu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Veainu looks to throw the jab but Bang is out of range.
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!
Veainu missing with a left hand there. Bang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bang lands a nice hook to Veainu's body. Veainu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bang throws a lazy right hand but Veainu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bang lands a jab to the head.
Veainu tries to clinch but Bang is having none of it.
Veainu throws out a loose jab but Bang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veainu digs a good hook to Bang's body.
Veainu slips a jab from Bang.
Bang blocks a jab.
Veainu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bang has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Veainu misses with a straight left.
Bang seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bang throws a poor cross that misses
and Veainu counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veainu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bang misses the shot to the body.
Veainu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bang misses with a lunging right hand
and Veainu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Veainu.
Veainu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big right from Veainu misses.
Bang tries to counter by clinching up but Veainu breaks away and moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siale Veainu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Veainu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Siale Veainu!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sven Torvik (ranked 307 p4p, 317 weight class) and Jason Hightower (ranked 16 p4p, 17 weight class). Torvik kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is MUPP & Sadfriendd - BLOODY!. Hightower is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Power. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sven Torvik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jason Hightower!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torvik fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sven Torvik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hightower throws a nice looking combination but Torvik bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big left from Hightower misses.
Torvik throws out a loose jab but Hightower uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torvik takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Torvik connects with a single shot there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Torvik. Hightower does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Torvik.
Hightower throws out a counter right but Torvik avoids it with no problem.
Torvik swings widly with a right hand
and Hightower cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Sven Torvik has been cut.
A lazy body kick from Hightower
and Torvik counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Torvik cracks Hightower with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torvik looks to land a right hand but Hightower moved out of range.
Hightower misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hightower thuds his shin into the meat of Torvik's side.
Hightower gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Torvik.
Hightower cracks Torvik with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hightower has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Torvik has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hightower.
Torvik is breathing heavily.
Hightower cracks Torvik with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hightower lands a big right hand that sends Torvik crashing to the mat! Hightower stays standing though and waves Torvik back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torvik get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Torvik stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Hightower runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jason Hightower!
Jason Hightower thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Takeda Shida (ranked 195 p4p, 410 weight class) and Gregory Motts (ranked 16 p4p, 21 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Takeda Shida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gregory Motts!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shida gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Motts.
It looks like Takeda Shida has been cut.
Motts doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Motts closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shida blocks an uppercut.
Shida breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shida swings away with a body shot that misses
and Motts counters with a nice uppercut.
Motts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shida.
Motts throws out a counter right but Shida avoids it with no problem.
Shida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Motts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motts misses with a lunging right hand
and Shida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Motts throws a jab but it's blocked by Shida.
Motts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Motts looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shida misses with a wild body shot.
Shida blocks a jab.
Shida swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Motts throws a lazy right hand but Shida sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Shida on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Motts throws an off balance right hand
and Shida counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Motts throws the left hand but Shida avoids the punch easily.
Shida throws a big counter combination but Motts scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Motts misses with a left hand
and Shida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Motts walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shida throws a predictable looking body shot
and Motts connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shida paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shida lands a big right hand that sends Motts crashing to the mat! Shida stays standing though and waves Motts back to his feet!
Motts is rocked!
Motts 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Motts walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Shida swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Takeda Shida!
Takeda Shida seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tali Ihantala (ranked 156 p4p, 285 weight class) and Chew Kok (ranked 7 p4p, 13 weight class). Tali Ihantala has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tali Ihantala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chew Kok!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kok throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ihantala counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kok goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Ihantala misses the target.
Kok throws a wild body kick that Ihantala sees coming a mile off.
Kok scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ihantala in his tracks.
Nice body kick there by Kok.
Kok misses the body punch
and Ihantala counters with a leg kick.
Ihantala scoring well with a low kick there.
Kok takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kok throws a lazy body kick
and Ihantala counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kok throws a body kick that misses.
Kok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ihantala.
Kok pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kok looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ihantala throws a leg kick but Kok checks it.
A big left from Kok misses.
Ihantala throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kok tries to land a body kick
and Ihantala counters with a nice body kick.
Ihantala avoids the body shot from Kok.
Ihantala walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kok.
Ihantala scores with a body shot.
Ihantala tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kok misses with a straight right.
Ihantala gets tackled into the cage by Kok. Kok maintains the clinch.
Ihantala tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ihantala has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ihantala blocks a body shot from Kok.
Ihantala misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ihantala lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kok lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ihantala backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ihantala lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ihantala takes a shot to the head.
Ihantala displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kok up against the cage.
Ihantala doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ihantala's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ihantala.
Kok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kok misses with a punch on the inside.
Kok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ihantala's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ihantala breaks from the clinch.
Kok throws a shot from downtown. Ihantala moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Ihantala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ihantala staying out of range there.
Kok misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ihantala shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kok - that will leave a mark!
Kok looks to land a body kick but Ihantala moved away.
A little feinted left hand from Ihantala on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ihantala takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A jab from Ihantala finds it's way through Kok's defenses.
Kok throws a hook to the side of Ihantala's head but Ihantala sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kok throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kok looks to throw a body kick
letting Ihantala counter with a right hand.
Kok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ihantala.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Ihantala misses.
Kok stuns Ihantala with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ihantala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kok.
Kok bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ihantala's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kok throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ihantala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ihantala throws a leg kick
and Kok counters with a nice body shot.
Chew Kok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kok misses with a straight right.
Ihantala swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A cross from Kok lands.
Ihantala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chew Kok dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kok throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kok looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ihantala staying out of range there.
Kok looks to clinch
and Ihantala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ihantala lands a jab.
Kok is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ihantala.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kok swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kok misses with a kick to the body.
Ihantala lands with a hook. Kok tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ihantala moves out of range of the body kick from Kok.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kok scores with a kick to the body.
Ihantala lands a really nice looking cross but Kok seems unphased.
Kok thuds a left hand into Ihantala's body.
Kok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ihantala was well out of range. Poor timing from Kok.
As Kok backs away, Ihantala returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ihantala manages to avoid it.
Kok misses with an uppercut
and Ihantala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ihantala throws an overhand right that lands on Kok's shoulder, as Kok tries to avoid the shot.
Kok looks to throw a body kick
letting Ihantala counter with a right hand.
Ihantala throws a hook to the side of Kok's head but Kok sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A good leg kick by Ihantala.
Kok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ihantala.
Kok throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kok misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ihantala blocks a jab.
Kok throws a hook but Ihantala blocks it.
Kok swings widly with a right hand
and Ihantala counters with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ihantala throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kok looks to land a body kick but Ihantala moved away.
Ihantala connects with a body shot that sends Kok's belly button to the back.
Kok looks for the body kick but Ihantala saw that one coming.
Ihantala swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ihantala is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kok misses with a hook.
Ihantala misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kok connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kok moves into the clinch successfully.
Kok digs a right hand underneath Ihantala's ribcage. Ihantala let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kok.
Kok tries to throw a body punch but Ihantala avoids it by throwing Kok back against the cage.
Kok struggles to land a body shot inside as Ihantala controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ihantala.
A short body shot lands from Ihantala as the two fighters clinch.
Ihantala lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kok backwards.
Ihantala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ihantala is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kok is keeping busy.
Ihantala has a couple of punches blocked by Kok.
A hook to the body from Kok.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ihantala tries to circle away but Kok has him pinned against the cage.
Ihantala misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ihantala.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kok blocking some punches.
Kok working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kok lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ihantala's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kok creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kok has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ihantala seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kok can turn it around.
Kok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kok's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kok lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chew Kok seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kok doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kok misses with a body punch.
Kok scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Kok.
Kok lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ihantala backwards.
Tali Ihantala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kok scores with a shoulder strike.
Ihantala prevents a body shot from Kok.
Kok misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Ihantala as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Kok - that landed with a thud.
Ihantala throws a punch but it's blocked by Kok.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chew Kok will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
Kok pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kok digs a good body shot into Ihantala's ribs.
Ihantala uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kok.
A big left from Kok misses.
Kok throws a body kick that misses.
Ihantala thinks about countering with a head kick.
Ihantala circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ihantala throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kok avoids it.
Kok throws a hook but Ihantala avoids it easily.
Ihantala is looking to counter punch.
Kok throws the kick towards the body but Ihantala avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kok scores with a jab to the head.
Ihantala avoids a kick to the body.
Ihantala keeps the fight on the outside.
Ihantala is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kok on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kok throws a lazy right hand but Ihantala sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Kok throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kok lands a nice looking body kick.
Ihantala uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kok.
Kok throws the kick towards the body but Ihantala avoids it.
Kok throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ihantala counters with a nice uppercut.
Kok moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ihantala takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ihantala gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kok avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ihantala moves away from the strike by Kok.
Kok scores with the left hand. Ihantala knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kok lunges at Ihantala with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ihantala's hand.
Kok thuds his shin into the meat of Ihantala's side.
A lazy body kick from Kok
letting Ihantala counter with a right hand.
Ihantala on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kok lands a nice shot to the body.
Kok moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kok stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chew Kok seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kok lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kok lands a front kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kok, as that shot connected.
Kok throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kok tries to close the distance and clinch but Ihantala swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kok lands with a nice body kick.
Chew Kok is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kok scores with a jab to the body.
Kok thuds his shin into the meat of Ihantala's side.
Kok lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ihantala at a distance.
Ihantala takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ihantala takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice shot lands for Kok.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kok throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ihantala will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kok - that will leave a mark!
Kok fakes the leg kick and cracks Ihantala in the body.
Kok throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ihantala sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ihantala needs to keep his hands up - Kok had a free shot at his head there.
Kok scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ihantala doesn't seem bothered though.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kok.
Ihantala avoids the body shot from Kok.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kok.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ihantala.
Ihantala tries to score with a low kick but Kok moves his leg out of the way.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chew Kok comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kok has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chew Kok!
A very excited looking Chew Kok made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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