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MMAHKI 56 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Denis Burlaka (ranked 3923 p4p, 5589 weight class) and Lorenzo Smashotti (ranked 443 p4p, 516 weight class). Denis Burlaka 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Denis Burlaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lorenzo Smashotti!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smashotti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smashotti throws a counter combo.
Smashotti has taken the fight to the clinch.
Burlaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burlaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smashotti.
Smashotti looks to land a combination. Burlaka sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
 It looks like Denis Burlaka has been cut.
Smashotti instigates a clinch.
Burlaka will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Smashotti up against the cage.
Smashotti jumps guard but Burlaka turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burlaka'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.
Burlaka is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Burlaka has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smashotti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burlaka seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Smashotti just misses with a punch to the body.
Burlaka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smashotti moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smashotti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smashotti misses with a two punch combination.
Smashotti misses with a combination
and Burlaka counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Burlaka walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smashotti lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Smashotti throws a right hand that Burlaka ducks under and follows up with a left that Burlaka also avoids with ease.
Smashotti throws a combination. Burlaka tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
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!
Smashotti tries to clinch
and Burlaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Burlaka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smashotti tries to clinch but Burlaka is having none of it.
Burlaka appears to be looking for a big counter.
Smashotti throws a poor cross that misses
and Burlaka counters with a nice body shot.
Smashotti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burlaka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burlaka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smashotti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smashotti darts in and clinches Burlaka up against the cage.
Burlaka wants to get back to striking at distance but Smashotti won't allow it.
Burlaka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smashotti throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Burlaka's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Smashotti dives in looking to finish as Burlaka flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Smashotti's strikes! Smashotti is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Burlaka's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Burlaka was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lorenzo Smashotti!
Lorenzo Smashotti bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dan Kim (ranked 5078 p4p, 3719 weight class) and Jhonny Sparks (ranked 349 p4p, 295 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Kim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jhonny Sparks!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Kim.
Sparks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kim getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sparks slips under a jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sparks 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.
Sparks defending well as Kim loads up on a big left hand.
Dan Kim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sparks misses with a takedown attempt
and Kim cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kim 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.
Kim connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
 Sparks is rocked!
Sparks drops his hands momentarily and Kim needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Sparks just on the top of the head. Sparks drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Sparks - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dan Kim!
A relieved looking Dan Kim thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sang Chunso (ranked 3248 p4p, 24432 weight class) and Seisuke Inoue (ranked 464 p4p, 659 weight class). Chunso's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Achieving Greatness. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sang Chunso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Seisuke Inoue!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chunso pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Inoue doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Inoue shoots in looking for a takedown. Chunso tries to sprawl out of it but Inoue keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chunso manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
An attempted straight right counter from Chunso misses the target.
Chunso misses with a hook. Inoue ducked under it nicely.
Inoue throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chunso misses with a head kick.
Chunso shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Inoue as he jumps to the side.
Chunso throws the left hand but Inoue avoids the punch easily.
Inoue was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Inoue has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Chunso is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chunso misses the jab.
Chunso swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Inoue doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Inoue ducks under a wild hook from Chunso.
Inoue wants to counter with a clinch but Chunso pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chunso closes the distance and clinches up with Inoue, looking for a takedown. Chunso pushes Inoue against the cage but Inoue circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Inoue throws a series of punches but Chunso avoids them all with ease.
A swing and a miss from Chunso.
Inoue blocks a jab.
Chunso throws a body shot but no joy.
Inoue looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chunso avoids the head kick by Inoue.
Sang Chunso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Inoue throws a hook but Chunso blocks it.
Chunso seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A head kick misses from Chunso.
Chunso misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Inoue.
Chunso pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chunso loads up on a big right hand but Inoue slips the punch.
Chunso is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Inoue lands with a shot to the body.
Chunso tries to bum rush Inoue with a series of wild strikes but Inoue uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've been told by Chunso's head coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chunso throws a head kick but Inoue moves out of range.
Inoue misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chunso seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Chunso lands with a kick to the temple. Inoue shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
 It looks like Seisuke Inoue has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chunso throws a right hand that misses
and Inoue counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Chunso uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Inoue.
Inoue dives in and grabs Chunso's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chunso pushes down on Inoue's head and hops out.
Chunso misses with a looping right.
Inoue fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chunso has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chunso throws a head kick but Inoue moves out of range.
Chunso misses with an uppercut
and Inoue cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Inoue throws a nice head kick!
Inoue throws a head kick that misses.
Chunso lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inoue shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chunso defends it nicely.
Sang Chunso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seisuke Inoue.
No joy there for Chunso, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good work by Chunso as he checks the leg kick.
Chunso throws a body punch but Inoue moves out of range.
Chunso tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chunso fails to land with a series of punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Inoue misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chunso, as that shot connected.
Chunso throws a head kick but Inoue moves out of range.
Inoue looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Inoue misses with a hook. Chunso ducked under it nicely.
Good shot there by Chunso.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inoue throws a big shot that misses.
Chunso throws a counter high kick but Inoue was just alert enough to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Chunso. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chunso.
Chunso uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Inoue has time to react.
Inoue throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Inoue misses with a straight right.
Inoue tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chunso sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Inoue somewhat.
A little feinted left hand from Chunso on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Inoue.
Inoue tries to close the distance and clinch but Chunso swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chunso drops down looking for a counter takedown but Inoue sprawls and moves away.
Inoue closes the distance and pushes Chunso back into the cage.
Chunso is trying to break the clinch but Inoue is controlling him.
Inoue misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Inoue lands with a right to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sang Chunso dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Seisuke Inoue's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Inoue misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chunso.
Inoue moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Inoue takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chunso looks to land a right hand but Inoue moved out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Inoue.
Chunso misses with a double jab
and Inoue counters with a low kick, right behind Chunso 's knee.
Inoue avoids the head kick by Chunso.
Inoue throws a leg kick which misses Chunso's front leg but catches the back leg as Chunso tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chunso throws a hook to the side of Inoue's head but Inoue sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Inoue tries to counter with a clinch but Chunso shakes him off and moves away.
Chunso takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chunso misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Inoue keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chunso lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chunso throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Inoue.
Inoue moves out of range of the strikes.
Inoue slips under a jab.
Inoue looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Inoue on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Inoue is looking to clinch.
Chunso is looking to counter with head kicks.
Inoue is looking to slow Chunso down with leg kicks.
Inoue feints and then cracks Chunso's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chunso down.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Still in the clinch, Inoue scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chunso is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inoue scores with a nice hook to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Inoue.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chunso is trying to force a seperation but Inoue has the dominant position.
Inoue fails to pull guard.
Inoue lands a left hand.
Chunso wants to break free but Inoue has control.
Inoue fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Inoue tries to throw a body punch but Chunso avoids it by throwing Inoue back against the cage.
Inoue stalls.
Chunso is trying to break the clinch but Inoue has him pressed against the cage.
Chunso tries to circle away but Inoue has him pinned against the cage.
Inoue is pushing Chunso up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Chunso blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chunso working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Chunso's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Inoue struggles to land a body shot inside as Chunso controls his hands.
Inoue tries to throw a body punch but Chunso avoids it by throwing Inoue back against the cage.
Inoue tries to pull guard but Chunso won't allow it.
Sang Chunso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seisuke Inoue.
Inoue misses with a hook to the ribs.
Inoue misses with some punches.
Inoue prevents Chunso from breaking the clinch.
Chunso escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Inoue connects with a body shot.
Inoue dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chunso. That did some damage!
Chunso blocks a jab.
Chunso is looking to counter with head kicks.
Inoue misses with an attempted mid kick.
Inoue showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chunso.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inoue throws a head kick but Chunso moves out of range.
Chunso throws a hook but Inoue avoids it easily.
Chunso misses with a looping left.
That kick from Inoue tenderised Chunso's leg. Chunso is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chunso will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chunso takes a kick to the side of the head.
Inoue scores with a sloppy right hand. Chunso should have avoided that one.
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!
Inoue dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chunso. That did some damage!
Chunso throws out a loose jab but Inoue uses good head movement to avoid it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Inoue.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seisuke Inoue showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Seisuke Inoue's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Chunso chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Inoue can pounce on him.
Chunso throws out a loose jab but Inoue uses good head movement to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Inoue.
Chunso misses with an uppercut. Inoue saw that one coming.
Chunso misses with a straight left.
A head kick misses from Inoue.
A big left from Inoue misses.
Inoue connects with a leg kick.
Chunso lands a high kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inoue throws a right and a left that Chunso avoids nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Chunso on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Inoue ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Inoue throws a hook to the side of Chunso's head but Chunso sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Inoue wants to land a leg kick but Chunso is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chunso lands with an uppercut that bounces Inoue off the cage and back into range.
Inoue misses with an uppercut. Chunso saw that one coming.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Inoue - that will leave a mark!
Inoue lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chunso throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Inoue feints a counter leg kick.
Chunso tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chunso takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Chunso uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Inoue.
Inoue connects with a solid leg kick.
Chunso checks a leg kick nicely.
Chunso tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chunso misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inoue ducks under a wild hook from Chunso.
Chunso shoots in but no luck this time.
Inoue with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chunso to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chunso misses with a looping right.
Chunso misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Inoue with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chunso loads up on a big right hand but Inoue slips the punch.
Inoue feints a counter leg kick.
Inoue fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chunso has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chunso throws a head kick that misses.
Inoue bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Inoue.
Chunso swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Inoue cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chunso misses with a straight right.
Inoue fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chunso.
Inoue lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chunso's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Inoue catches Chunso with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Inoue lands a front kick.
A jab from Chunso misses.
Chunso misses with a lunging right hand
and Inoue counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Inoue throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Sang Chunso has been cut.
Chunso shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Inoue as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Inoue scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chunso in his tracks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chunso slips under a jab.
Chunso throws out a loose jab but Inoue uses good head movement to avoid it.
Inoue throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chunso misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chunso moves out of range of the strikes.
Chunso throwing a counter right hand but Inoue manages to avoid it.
Inoue throws a good cross that connects.
Inoue moves out of range as Chunso strikes.
Inoue throws a quick inside leg kick.
Inoue has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chunso misses with a head kick.
As Chunso backs off Inoue throws a huge counter combo but Chunso manages to avoid it all.
Inoue blocks a head kick by Chunso.
Inoue is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Chunso throws a head kick that misses.
Inoue pushes Chunso up against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seisuke Inoue comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Inoue 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seisuke Inoue!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitch Kingston (ranked 3624 p4p, 5115 weight class) and Monty Burns (ranked 408 p4p, 497 weight class). Mitch Kingston could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Monty Burns's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mitch Kingston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Monty Burns!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingston lunges at Burns with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Burns's hand.
It looks like Monty Burns has been cut.
Kingston lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kingston drops Burns with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Burns! Kingston dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitch Kingston!
After winning the bout, Mitch Kingston 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pepe Arvo Kurva (ranked 1559 p4p, 4755 weight class) and William Anthony (ranked 220 p4p, 476 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Pepe Arvo Kurva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, William Anthony!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anthony shoots and misses
and Anthony takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kurva takes a swing at Anthony's ribcage but misses.
Anthony tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Anthony avoids the body shot from Kurva.
Anthony feints the counter takedown.
Anthony shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Anthony was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kurva managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Anthony.
Anthony is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kurva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ground and pound from Anthony seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Kurva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurva dodges the ground and pound from Anthony.
Anthony works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Anthony lands a few punches from side control.
Anthony looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Anthony in side control, throwing shots but Kurva defends.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthony looks up at the clock and then as Kurva takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Anthony smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Anthony tries to score with some ground and pound. Kurva controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kurva takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kurva is looking to regain half guard here but Anthony keeps moving and retains side control.
Anthony stands up.
Anthony shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kurva but Kurva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kurva is looking to counter punch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Anthony.
Pepe Arvo Kurva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Anthony.
A telegraphed right hand from Kurva misses the target.
And Anthony tries to counter it with a takedown but Kurva pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Anthony shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kurva sprawls well. Kurva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Anthony gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurva lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Anthony at a distance.
Anthony throws a lazy uppercut
and Kurva counters with a straight right hand.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Anthony.
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!
Anthony cracks Kurva with a big right hand but Kurva just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Anthony thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Anthony misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kurva avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Anthony.
Anthony working away.
Anthony misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kurva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Anthony on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anthony misses with the ground and pound.
Kurva controls the position for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anthony wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kurva, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kurva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Anthony wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kurva manages to get back to half guard.
Kurva has his hands clasped together around Anthony's back. He's all about the action.
Anthony missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Anthony is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kurva is looking to control Anthony's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kurva avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anthony slips a nice elbow through Kurva's hands, connecting with Kurva's forehead.
Anthony has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kurva is trying to get back to full guard.
Kurva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anthony.
Kurva is trying to get back to full guard.
Kurva is refusing to be controlled, as Anthony sits in half guard.
Kurva is trying to maintain the position but Anthony is very close to passing his half guard.
Anthony lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
William Anthony dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Anthony shoots in but Kurva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Anthony goes for a double leg but Kurva avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kurva continues to drive forward.
Kurva with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kurva lands a nice hook to Anthony's body. Anthony takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Anthony keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anthony dives in and grabs Kurva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kurva pushes down on Anthony's head and hops out.
Pepe Arvo Kurva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Anthony.
Anthony throws a right hand that misses
and Kurva counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Anthony thinking.
Kurva lands a nice looking body shot.
Pepe Arvo Kurva is winning the standup battle so far.
Anthony keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anthony misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anthony fails to land the takedown.
Anthony looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthony postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Anthony throws an elbow that misses. Kurva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Anthony's guard. Nice move by Kurva!
Kurva trying to control the position from guard on top but Anthony is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kurva's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kurva has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Anthony bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kurva's guard.
Kurva looking for a sweep. Not yet Kurva, not yet.
Kurva has his hands on Anthony's head, controlling the position.
Kurva keeping full guard, as Anthony tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anthony distracts Kurva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Anthony works over Kurva with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anthony accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Anthony working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kurva's head.
Anthony trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kurva is trying to keep Anthony in close.
Anthony 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.
Anthony trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kurva looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anthony throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kurva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Anthony in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Anthony fails with the takedown.
Kurva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anthony changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kurva tries to avoid it but Anthony manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kurva to the ground. Kurva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Anthony on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kurva lunges at Anthony with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Anthony's hand.
Anthony shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kurva but Kurva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Anthony takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Anthony doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kurva counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anthony with a poor takedown
and Kurva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kurva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pepe Arvo Kurva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kurva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anthony was well out of range. Poor timing from Kurva.
Anthony with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kurva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anthony shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kurva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anthony has a takedown stuffed.
An attempted straight right counter from Kurva misses the target.
Kurva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kurva is looking to wear down Anthony with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
No luck for Anthony with that takedown attempt.
Kurva lands a glancing blow to the side of Anthony's head.
Anthony dives in for a single leg takedown but Kurva sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kurva takes a swing at Anthony's ribcage but misses.
Anthony with the counter takedown but Kurva avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pepe Arvo Kurva dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Anthony ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kurva. Anthony does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anthony swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anthony fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kurva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anthony feints the counter takedown.
Anthony is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kurva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Anthony misses with a takedown attempt - Kurva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pepe Arvo Kurva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Anthony.
Anthony looks to land a left hand but Kurva moved out of range nicely.
Kurva throws a body punch but Anthony moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Anthony or perhaps it was just good defense by Kurva, which made it look bad.
Kurva looks to score with a jab to the body but Anthony is just out of range.
Kurva misses the shot to the body.
Kurva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anthony can do to turn this around?
Anthony with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kurva counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurva throws a body shot but no joy.
Anthony throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Anthony throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kurva's waist but Kurva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anthony off to one side.
Kurva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anthony was well out of range. Poor timing from Kurva.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kurva. Anthony does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anthony shoots in looking for a takedown. Kurva tries to sprawl out of it but Anthony keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kurva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Anthony has a takedown stuffed.
Kurva is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Anthony fails to land the takedown.
Anthony takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheers as Kurva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Anthony doesn't seem phased though.
No joy there for Kurva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurva misses with a body shot.
Anthony feints the counter takedown.
Anthony shoots in looking for a takedown. Kurva tries to sprawl out of it but Anthony keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kurva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Anthony shoots in but Kurva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Anthony fails to land the takedown.
Anthony uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kurva.
Kurva takes a swing at Anthony's ribcage but misses.
Kurva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anthony fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Anthony shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kurva napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurva is looking for a sweep.
Kurva sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kurva wants to control but Anthony is keeping busy.
Kurva tries to roll over but Anthony keeps him under control.
Kurva on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kurva tries to get out of the position.
William Anthony has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anthony is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kurva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kurva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kurva is looking to control Anthony's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kurva avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Anthony tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kurva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kurva is refusing to be controlled, as Anthony sits in half guard.
Anthony tries to pass to full mount but Kurva defends it.
Kurva tries to get to full guard but Anthony has control of the leg.
Kurva is looking to control Anthony's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kurva avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kurva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kurva.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pepe Arvo Kurva showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kurva 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pepe Arvo Kurva!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Iwin Alot (ranked 3678 p4p, 3782 weight class) and Roel Kreshnik (ranked 291 p4p, 301 weight class). Alot kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Return of the mack. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iwin Alot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roel Kreshnik!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alot misses with a takedown
and Kreshnik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice takedown defense from Kreshnik. No joy for Alot on that attempt.
Kreshnik 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.
Kreshnik throws a looping overhand right but Alot ducks down to avoid it.
Alot throws a big counter combination but Kreshnik scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kreshnik throws a body shot but no joy.
Kreshnik dips to his left and cracks Alot with an uppercut!
Kreshnik connects with the punch.
Kreshnik lands a slapping body shot.
Alot lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alot takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Alot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kreshnik.
Alot ducks right into an uppercut from Kreshnik.
It looks like Iwin Alot has been cut.
Kreshnik takes a swing at Alot's ribcage but misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iwin Alot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Alot, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kreshnik throws out a counter right but Alot avoids it with no problem.
Alot lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kreshnik circles away quickly and effectively.
Alot misses with a double jab.
Alot will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alot closes the distance and clinches.
I was talking to Alot's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Alot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kreshnik lands a nice uppercut.
Kreshnik scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kreshnik misses with some punches.
Kreshnik pushes Alot back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kreshnik lands a body shot.
Alot lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alot is trying to push Kreshnik away but Kreshnik has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Alot tries to pull guard but Kreshnik won't allow it.
Kreshnik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kreshnik lands a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alot with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kreshnik counters with a huge left! Alot is in big trouble! He's backing up but Kreshnik isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Alot from any more damage. A dominating finish by Kreshnik!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roel Kreshnik!
Roel Kreshnik thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marc Tong Panong (ranked 1669 p4p, 3250 weight class) and Ivar Ragnarrson (ranked 230 p4p, 388 weight class). Tong Panong's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Tetris Song. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marc Tong Panong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivar Ragnarrson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tong Panong misses with a two punch combination.
Ragnarrson misses with a hook
and Tong Panong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ragnarrson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tong Panong in his tracks.
Ragnarrson lands a jab to the nose.
Tong Panong misses with a two punch combination.
Ragnarrson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've been hearing reports that Tong Panong has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ivar Ragnarrson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ragnarrson throws an overhand right that lands on Tong Panong's shoulder, as Tong Panong tries to avoid the shot.
Tong Panong was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ragnarrson with a hook.
No joy there for Ragnarrson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Tong Panong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ragnarrson lands with a right hand.
Tong Panong moves into the clinch successfully.
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!
Ragnarrson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ragnarrson working hard to break the clinch.
Tong Panong jumps into guard, dragging Ragnarrson to the mat.
Ragnarrson wants to stand but Tong Panong is controlling his posture from full guard.
Tong Panong looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tong Panong manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ragnarrson manages to get himself to full guard.
Tong Panong is stalling in the full guard.
Ragnarrson controlling Tong Panong's posture.
Tong Panong passes Ragnarrson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ragnarrson is controlling Tong Panong's trapped leg to prevent Tong Panong from advancing to side control.
Ragnarrson is looking for a sweep. Tong Panong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Tong Panong is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight
I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza
Yum. Can't wait.
Tong Panong tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ragnarrson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ragnarrson is looking to control Tong Panong's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ragnarrson avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Tong Panong seems content to control.
Ragnarrson trying to hold on to Tong Panong's head to control him but Tong Panong postures up.
Ragnarrson is trying to get back to full guard.
Ragnarrson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ragnarrson 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.
Ragnarrson tries to kick Tong Panong off but Tong Panong keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tong Panong is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ragnarrson throws a poor cross that misses
and Tong Panong counters with a right hand to the body.
Ragnarrson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tong Panong manages to avoid it.
Danga de danga de dang - Ragnarrson scores with a four punch combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarrson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tong Panong looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ragnarrson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tong Panong is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tong Panong stopping the sweep attempt from Ragnarrson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tong Panong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ragnarrson is keeping the position for now.
Ragnarrson wants to sweep here but Tong Panong controlling him for the moment.
Ragnarrson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tong Panong manages to get himself to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ivar Ragnarrson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tong Panong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ragnarrson misses with a wild body shot.
Tong Panong tries to counter with a takedown but Ragnarrson is quick to defend against it.
Ragnarrson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ragnarrson lands a jab.
Ragnarrson fails to land with a series of punches.
Tong Panong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tong Panong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ragnarrson.
Ragnarrson throws a right hand that misses
and Tong Panong counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ragnarrson won't be happy with that.
Tong Panong stands up and beckons Ragnarrson to his feet.
Ragnarrson misses with a hook. Tong Panong ducked under it nicely.
Tong Panong walks into a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnarrson lands a nice shot that snaps Tong Panong's head back.
Tong Panong throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ragnarrson is rocked!
Ragnarrson throws a nice looking combination but Tong Panong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from Tong Panong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ragnarrson is still on wobbly legs! Can Tong Panong finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tong Panong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ragnarrson misses with a body shot
and Tong Panong counters by clinching up.
Ragnarrson tries to pull guard but Tong Panong holds him up against the cage and eventually Ragnarrson drops back down to his feet.
Ragnarrson seems to have recovered his senses.
Good body shot from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong pulls Ragnarrson into guard.
Ragnarrson tries to stand but Tong Panong is controlling from the bottom.
Ragnarrson looking to pass the guard.
Tong Panong pulls Ragnarrson in close to prevent any damage.
Tong Panong's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Marc Tong Panong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tong Panong kicks Ragnarrson off and gets to his feet.
Tong Panong shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ragnarrson's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong controlling from the top position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tong Panong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tong Panong controlling from the top position.
Ragnarrson wants to sweep here but Tong Panong controlling him for the moment.
Ragnarrson trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tong Panong 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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong wants to control from the top but Ragnarrson keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tong Panong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A punch combination from Tong Panong misses.
Ragnarrson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ragnarrson misses with an uppercut. Tong Panong saw that one coming.
Ivar Ragnarrson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ragnarrson missing with a left hand there. Tong Panong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ragnarrson thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Tong Panong misses the target.
Ivar Ragnarrson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ragnarrson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tong Panong counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
It looks like Ivar Ragnarrson has been cut.
Ragnarrson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tong Panong in his tracks.
Ragnarrson connects with a nice looking jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnarrson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tong Panong is one step ahead there.
Tong Panong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ragnarrson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tong Panong is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ragnarrson pulls Tong Panong in close to prevent any damage.
Tong Panong content to stall in guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Tong Panong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ivar Ragnarrson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Ragnarrson scores with a nice right hand.
Tong Panong drops his hands momentarily and Ragnarrson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tong Panong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tong Panong slips a straight right by Ragnarrson.
Ragnarrson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tong Panong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ragnarrson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarrson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tong Panong circles away quickly and effectively.
Tong Panong throwing a counter right hand but Ragnarrson manages to avoid it.
Tong Panong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ragnarrson lands a glancing blow to the side of Tong Panong's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Ragnarrson misses its intended target.
Ragnarrson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tong Panong moves into the clinch.
Tong Panong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ragnarrson's efforts to push away.
Tong Panong gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Ragnarrson tries to get to full guard but Tong Panong has control of the leg.
Tong Panong passes the guard and advances to mount!
Tong Panong controlling the pace for now.
Tong Panong sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarrson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Tong Panong has control of Ragnarrson's left arm, preventing Ragnarrson from doing any damage.
Ragnarrson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tong Panong's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tong Panong is pulling down on Ragnarrson's head to control his posture.
Tong Panong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ragnarrson is one step ahead there.
Ragnarrson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tong Panong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ragnarrson has managed to get both his arms back between Tong Panong's legs - danger averted.
Ragnarrson wants to control from the top but Tong Panong keeps moving.
Tong Panong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ragnarrson is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong keeping full guard, as Ragnarrson tries to pass.
Tong Panong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tong Panong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ragnarrson wants to control from the top but Tong Panong keeps moving.
Tong Panong pulls Ragnarrson in close to prevent any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tong Panong has a closed guard, preventing Ragnarrson from standing up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ragnarrson misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tong Panong shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ragnarrson's guard.
Ragnarrson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tong Panong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tong Panong wants to control from the top but Ragnarrson keeps moving.
Ragnarrson is trying to control the position but Tong Panong postures up.
Tong Panong looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ivar Ragnarrson.
I think Ragnarrson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivar Ragnarrson!
The defeated Marc Tong Panong had this to say: 'the guy did not do anything else than few lucky shots...'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Mesquita (ranked 2438 p4p, 2331 weight class) and Saul Tacarante (ranked 144 p4p, 133 weight class). Saul Tacarante is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hugo Mesquita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Saul Tacarante!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mesquita looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tacarante is fending him off so far but Mesquita persists. Nope, Tacarante circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice shot lands for Tacarante.
Mesquita shoots in looking for a takedown but Tacarante manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mesquita's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mesquita shoots and misses
and Tacarante counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mesquita looks for a takedown but Tacarante sprawls well.
Tacarante scores with a hook to the body. Mesquita takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tacarante throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mesquita seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mesquita shoots in looking for a takedown but Tacarante manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mesquita's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tacarante now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita takes one on the button.
Mesquita misses with a takedown attempt
and Tacarante connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mesquita has a takedown stuffed.
Tacarante misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesquita shoots and misses
and Tacarante counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mesquita closes the distance and clinches.
Tacarante gets underhooks to prevent Mesquita's takedown attempt.
Mesquita is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tacarante pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tacarante is pressed up against the cage. Mesquita has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tacarante down to the mat. Tacarante avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mesquita with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Tacarante counter with a right hand.
Mesquita showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tacarante.
Mesquita closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tacarante swings wildly with an uppercut but Mesquita uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mesquita is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tacarante gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mesquita jumps guard but Tacarante stands there with Mesquita around his waist. Mesquita gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
I was talking to Mesquita's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tacarante misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tacarante creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mesquita jumps into guard, dragging Tacarante to the mat.
Tacarante trying to control but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
Mesquita escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tacarante gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tacarante must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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!
Tacarante tries to free his leg and advance position but Mesquita is retaining full guard.
Mesquita is looking for a triangle here but Tacarante uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Mesquita manages to get back to half guard.
Mesquita tries to roll over but Tacarante keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mesquita is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Tacarante wants to take a breather but Mesquita is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita missing with punches from the bottom.
Mesquita striking from half guard on the bottom.
Tacarante with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tacarante looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tacarante moves into full mount! Mesquita won't be happy about that!
Mesquita is trying to escape the mount.
Tacarante wants to control the pace but Mesquita is squirming around nicely.
Mesquita is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tacarante controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tacarante looking to secure an arm triangle but Mesquita defends it well.
Mesquita sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mesquita is trying to control but can't.
Mesquita wants to get back to full guard.
Mesquita is staying active underneath Tacarante, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tacarante is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mesquita makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mesquita.
Tacarante is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Tacarante dominated that round.
That's time! Mesquita's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mesquita closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tacarante counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mesquita!
Tacarante wants to control but Mesquita is keeping him busy.
Mesquita sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mesquita trying to control here.
Mesquita looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mesquita looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita with the active half guard here but Tacarante passes nicely into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tacarante goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mesquita rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Tacarante's guard! Nice work there by Mesquita!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tacarante trying to keep a closed guard but Mesquita is proving a slippery customer.
Saul Tacarante has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mesquita postures up in Tacarante's guard and throws a big left but Tacarante blocks it.
Mesquita with a nice head shot there.
Mesquita lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tacarante looking for a guillotine here but Mesquita defends easily.
Mesquita is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tacarante really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mesquita. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita lands a couple of digs.
Tacarante has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tacarante keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Mesquita chips away with some ground and pound.
Mesquita is in close to Tacarante's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mesquita won't allow Tacarante to sweep him here.
Mesquita is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mesquita wants to pass the guard but Tacarante is keeping the position.
Mesquita in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mesquita trying to control but Tacarante is working from the bottom.
Mesquita makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita tries to free his leg and advance position but Tacarante is retaining full guard.
Tacarante preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tacarante has momentary wrist control but Mesquita slips an elbow through the middle.
Mesquita landing some decent shots from guard.
Mesquita postures up and lands a big shot to Tacarante's brow.
Mesquita with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mesquita works over Tacarante with some ground and pound from guard.
Mesquita wants to pass the guard but Tacarante is keeping the position.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Tacarante keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tacarante is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mesquita landing with the ground and pound.
Mesquita working some strikes from top position.
Mesquita trying to control but Tacarante is working from the bottom.
Tacarante looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mesquita looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Mesquita 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. This is the final round!
Tacarante defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mesquita.
Mesquita takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mesquita gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tacarante counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mesquita misses with a takedown
and Tacarante counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mesquita tries for a takedown but Tacarante circles away easily
enabling Tacarante to counter with a crisp jab.
Mesquita misses with a takedown attempt
and Mesquita takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tacarante throws a shot from downtown. Mesquita moves away and avoids it.
Mesquita with a poor takedown
and Tacarante counters with a nice uppercut.
Mesquita tries for a takedown but Tacarante circles away easily
and Tacarante counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesquita closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tacarante to the mat! Tacarante manages to get full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tacarante can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tacarante working a defensive guard here.
Mesquita with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Tacarante is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mesquita missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mesquita scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tacarante is looking for a triangle but Mesquita pushes his legs off easily.
Tacarante has an active guard here but Mesquita has managed to pass into half guard.
Mesquita 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.
Tacarante trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mesquita lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tacarante wants to improve his position but Mesquita is controlling well.
Mesquita scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Mesquita.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nice strikes from Mesquita there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mesquita lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mesquita trying to control from half guard but Tacarante is working away.
Tacarante has hold of Mesquita's hands but Mesquita slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mesquita is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ground and pound from Mesquita.
Mesquita is nestled in close to Tacarante, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mesquita connects with a nice short shot to Tacarante's temple.
Tacarante moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tacarante keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Tacarante is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mesquita is controlling him.
Tacarante working a defensive guard here.
Tacarante is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mesquita is aware though and is defending well.
Mesquita landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mesquita avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mesquita makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hugo Mesquita showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mesquita 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Mesquita!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Morello Hawthorne (ranked 866 p4p, 1435 weight class) and Yaroslav Rurik (ranked 54 p4p, 88 weight class). Yaroslav Rurik has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Morello Hawthorne!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yaroslav Rurik!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawthorne clinches up with Rurik and pushes him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne prevents a body shot from Rurik.
Rurik misses with a punch on the inside.
Rurik throws a head punch that misses.
Hawthorne softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hawthorne slows down the pace here.
Hawthorne lands a right hand.
Rurik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rurik lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rurik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rurik.
Rurik misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Rurik.
Rurik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hawthorne jumps into guard, dragging Rurik to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawthorne pushes a forearm under Rurik's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Rurik is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Morello Hawthorne!
Morello Hawthorne retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Krypton Brussard (ranked 1433 p4p, 661 weight class) and Mehmet Shakaromanov (ranked 198 p4p, 96 weight class). Brussard comes into the arena with New Jack Hustler blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Krypton Brussard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mehmet Shakaromanov!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Shakaromanov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brussard, as that shot connected.
Shakaromanov looks to land a right hand but Brussard moved out of range.
As Shakaromanov backs away, Brussard returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Brussard throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Shakaromanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Shakaromanov ducks under a wild hook from Brussard.
Shakaromanov connects with a jab.
A jab from Brussard misses.
Brussard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shakaromanov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brussard's head.
Shakaromanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brussard.
Shakaromanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brussard.
Brussard misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Shakaromanov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brussard staying out of range there.
We've been told by Brussard's head coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Brussard ducks under a wild hook from Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov lands with a straight right. Brussard didn't see that one coming.
Brussard lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Brussard jabs Shakaromanov right on the nose. Shakaromanov blinks but takes it well.
Brussard misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Shakaromanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Brussard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shakaromanov.
Brussard swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Shakaromanov counter with a right hand.
Brussard ducks under a wild hook from Shakaromanov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shakaromanov lands a slapping body shot.
Brussard walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brussard misses with a looping left.
Brussard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shakaromanov checks a low kick from Brussard.
Shakaromanov misses with a double jab
and Brussard counters with a nice body shot.
Brussard 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.
Brussard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shakaromanov. That's going to slow Brussard down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brussard jabs at Shakaromanov's body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brussard.
Brussard looks to land a body kick but Shakaromanov moved away.
Shakaromanov scores with the left hand. Brussard knows he should have avoided that one.
Shakaromanov misses with a hook.
Shakaromanov drops Brussard with a beautiful combination! Brussard stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Shakaromanov is looking for the KO!
Shakaromanov 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Shakaromanov misses.
Shakaromanov moves out of range as Brussard strikes.
Shakaromanov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Brussard had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Shakaromanov blocks the body kick.
Brussard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brussard plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Shakaromanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brussard.
Nice defenses there by Brussard.
Brussard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shakaromanov at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brussard.
A big right from Shakaromanov misses.
Shakaromanov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shakaromanov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brussard.
Brussard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mehmet Shakaromanov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice jab there from Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brussard can pounce on him.
Shakaromanov swings widly with a right hand
and Brussard counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shakaromanov's knee momentarily.
Shakaromanov throws a nice head kick!
Shakaromanov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shakaromanov tries a head kick but it misses.
Shakaromanov misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Shakaromanov.
Brussard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brussard ducks under a wild hook from Shakaromanov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shakaromanov checks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Brussard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brussard has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A jab from Shakaromanov misses.
Shakaromanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brussard punishes Shakaromanov's body with a nice straight punch.
Brussard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shakaromanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mehmet Shakaromanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brussard slips a jab from Shakaromanov.
Brussard lands a right hook to the body.
Brussard lands a nice hook to Shakaromanov's body. Shakaromanov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Brussard.
Shakaromanov misses with a two punch combination.
Shakaromanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shakaromanov looks to throw the jab but Brussard is out of range.
Brussard looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Shakaromanov throws an off balance right hand
and Brussard counters with a low kick, right behind Shakaromanov 's knee.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Brussard misses.
Shakaromanov throws a hook to the side of Brussard's head but Brussard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brussard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shakaromanov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brussard throws a shot from downtown. Shakaromanov moves away and avoids it.
Shakaromanov swings widly with a right hand
letting Brussard counter with a right hand.
Brussard throws a right hand that misses
and Shakaromanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shakaromanov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shakaromanov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Shakaromanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brussard ducks right into an uppercut from Shakaromanov.
Brussard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brussard misses with a low kick as Shakaromanov jumps back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Brussard misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Shakaromanov blocks the leg kick.
Brussard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shakaromanov.
Brussard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shakaromanov.
Brussard connects with a body shot that sends Shakaromanov's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brussard misses with a low kick.
Brussard misses with a wild body shot.
Shakaromanov throws out a counter right but Brussard avoids it with no problem.
Shakaromanov throws a lazy right hand but Brussard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shakaromanov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Brussard takes a step back to recover.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Krypton Brussard will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Brussard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shakaromanov.
Brussard throws a leg kick
enabling Shakaromanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Brussard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov throws a head kick but Brussard moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brussard.
The fighters circling - Shakaromanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brussard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shakaromanov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
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 Brussard, as that shot connected.
A swing and a miss from Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shakaromanov avoids the body shot from Brussard.
Brussard slips under a jab.
Brussard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shakaromanov throws an off balance right hand
and Brussard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brussard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shakaromanov.
Brussard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brussard wants to land a leg kick but Shakaromanov is out of range.
Shakaromanov throws out a counter right but Brussard avoids it with no problem.
Brussard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shakaromanov misses with a lunging right hand
and Brussard counters with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brussard walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Brussard connects with an inside leg kick.
Brussard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Brussard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shakaromanov.
Brussard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brussard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shakaromanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Shakaromanov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brussard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shakaromanov misses with a hook. Brussard ducked under it nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Shakaromanov blocks the leg kick.
Shakaromanov throws out a counter right but Brussard avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brussard lands with a shot to the body.
A combination from Shakaromanov does no damage.
Brussard is looking to counter punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Shakaromanov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shakaromanov scores with a nice body kick.
Shakaromanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Brussard.
Brussard misses with an uppercut. Shakaromanov saw that one coming.
Brussard throws out a loose jab but Shakaromanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shakaromanov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Brussard tests Shakaromanov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brussard misses with a wild body shot.
Brussard digs a good hook to Shakaromanov's body.
Brussard misses with a low kick.
Shakaromanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shakaromanov throws out a loose jab but Brussard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shakaromanov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shakaromanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shakaromanov throws a big shot that misses.
Brussard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shakaromanov missing with a left hand there. Brussard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brussard throwing a counter right hand but Shakaromanov manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Krypton Brussard clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Brussard swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Brussard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brussard scoring well with a low kick there.
Brussard throws a lazy right hand but Shakaromanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brussard misses with a right hand
and Shakaromanov counters with a nice body kick.
Brussard misses with a leg kick
and Brussard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shakaromanov throws a right and a left that Brussard avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brussard looks for the body kick but Shakaromanov saw that one coming.
Shakaromanov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brussard. Brussard obviously looking to wear him down.
Shakaromanov misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Shakaromanov.
Brussard lands with a cross.
Brussard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shakaromanov at a distance.
Jab from Brussard.
Brussard avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Brussard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brussard throws a low kick but Shakaromanov moves out of range easily.
Brussard takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shakaromanov throws a right hand that misses
and Brussard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shakaromanov drops his hands momentarily and Brussard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Brussard slips a straight right by Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov looks to land a right hand but Brussard moved out of range.
Shakaromanov misses with an uppercut
enabling Brussard to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brussard slips a straight right by Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov looks to land a left hand but Brussard moved out of range nicely.
Brussard throwing a counter right hand but Shakaromanov manages to avoid it.
Brussard throws a leg kick but Shakaromanov sees it coming and moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Brussard. Beautiful body shot.
Brussard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Shakaromanov misses the target.
Brussard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shakaromanov.
Brussard takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Brussard scores with a sloppy right hand. Shakaromanov should have avoided that one.
Shakaromanov swings widly with a right hand
and Brussard counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Shakaromanov misses with a left hand
and Brussard counters with a stiff right hand.
Shakaromanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A good leg kick by Brussard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brussard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shakaromanov lands an overhand right.
Brussard moves out of range of the body kick.
Brussard appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brussard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shakaromanov throws the left hand but Brussard avoids the punch easily.
Brussard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shakaromanov moves away.
Shakaromanov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brussard counters with a good low kick that Shakaromanov was not able to check.
Shakaromanov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Brussard makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shakaromanov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Shakaromanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Krypton Brussard had his way with Mehmet Shakaromanov in that round.
That's time! Brussard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Brussard cracks Shakaromanov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brussard just misses with a punch to the body.
Shakaromanov misses with a hook. Brussard ducked under it nicely.
Brussard scores with the left hand. Shakaromanov knows he should have avoided that one.
Brussard throws the kick towards the body but Shakaromanov avoids it.
Brussard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakaromanov 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.
Brussard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shakaromanov in his tracks.
Shakaromanov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Brussard. That one must have hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brussard is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brussard slips a straight right by Shakaromanov.
Brussard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shakaromanov misses with a looping right.
Brussard throws a low kick but Shakaromanov avoids it.
Shakaromanov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Brussard is looking to chop away at Shakaromanov's legs.
It seemed like Shakaromanov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shakaromanov throws a head kick but Brussard moves out of range.
Shakaromanov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shakaromanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shakaromanov misses with a right hand
and Brussard counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brussard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov throws out a counter right but Brussard avoids it with no problem.
Brussard throws a jab when Shakaromanov was well out of range.
Shakaromanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Brussard counters with an outside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Shakaromanov - just one landing.
Brussard throws a jab but it's blocked by Shakaromanov.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shakaromanov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice straight punches there by Brussard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brussard.
Shakaromanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shakaromanov misses with an uppercut
and Brussard counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shakaromanov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Brussard pushes Shakaromanov away with a front kick.
Shakaromanov slips under a jab from Brussard.
Brussard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shakaromanov.
Brussard misses with an uppercut
enabling Shakaromanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Shakaromanov lands a head shot.
Shakaromanov connects with a looping right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brussard pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shakaromanov is out of range and Brussard settles back down.
Brussard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brussard misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Shakaromanov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brussard throws a leg kick
and Shakaromanov counters with a left and a right that stings Brussard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Shakaromanov misses its intended target.
Brussard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shakaromanov.
Brussard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brussard walks into a straight right hand from Shakaromanov.
Mehmet Shakaromanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Krypton Brussard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brussard blocks a jab.
Brussard fires out a quick counter leg kick but Shakaromanov just manages to avoid it.
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 Krypton Brussard.
Well Brussard has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Krypton Brussard!
Krypton Brussard retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Krypton Brussard thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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