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SMFL 18 - Raikov vs. Solomon PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mabahong Tae (ranked 5571 p4p, 5775 weight class) and Vik Arora (ranked 497 p4p, 504 weight class). Mabahong Tae could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vik Arora's chin.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mabahong Tae!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vik Arora!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Tae.
Tae is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tae clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arora.
Tae misses with some punches.
Tae with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tae makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tae with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Arora manages to break the clinch.
Tae slips a jab from Arora.
Tae tries to clinch
and Arora counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tae takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tae takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tae drives through and clinches with Arora against the cage.
Tae using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Arora has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Arora takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tae landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tae with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tae throws a knee to the head but misses.
Arora avoiding damage as Tae throws knees to the body.
Tae with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Our sources have told us that Tae has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Arora tries to circle away but Tae has him pinned against the cage.
Tae looking to throw knees to the head but Arora is blocking nicely.
Tae is trying to maintain a safe position but Arora gets an underhook and turns Tae into the cage.
Tae throws a knee to the head but misses.
Arora gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Arora seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Arora blocks the strikes from Tae.
Arora thows a huge punch but Tae dodges it nicely.
Tae is trying to maintain the position but Arora is very close to passing his half guard.
Tae is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arora pulls his head out easily.
Tae 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tae strikes from the bottom but Arora uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Tae is trying to control Arora's posture but Arora avoids it.
Arora slows the pace down.
Tae defending against the ground and pound.
Arora really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tae. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tae wants to control but Arora postures up.
Tae is looking for a sweep.
Arora goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tae has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Arora but great work by Tae.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Arora can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arora throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Tae gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tae misses with a knee to the head.
Tae with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tae looking to throw knees to the head but Arora is blocking nicely.
Arora is trying to pull guard but Tae has him pressed against the cage.
Tae scores with a shoulder strike.
Tae with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Arora jumps guard but Tae stands there with Arora around his waist. Arora gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Arora will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tae up against the cage.
Tae misses with a knee to the head.
Tae with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Arora is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mabahong Tae has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vik Arora.
Arora drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arora wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tae blocks the elbow strike.
Tae lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Arora is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tae to keep the fight standing.
Tae throws a punch but it's blocked by Arora.
Arora fails to pull guard.
Tae is stalling here.
Tae tries to land a knee to the head but Arora blocks with his arms.
Tae is pressed up against the cage. Arora has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tae down to the mat. Tae avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tae takes the fight into the clinch.
Tae misses with a knee strike.
Arora pulls guard successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mabahong Tae dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tae has closed the distance and engaged Arora in a clinch.
Arora jumps guard but Tae turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tae is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arora can do to turn this around?
Tae lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Arora backwards.
Tae using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Arora has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tae stalling in the clinch.
Arora is working for takedown but Tae is calmly controlling the position for now.
Arora lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tae or not.
Tae tries a knee to the head but Arora blocks it.
Tae swings wildly with an uppercut but Arora uses good head movement to avoid it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tae.
Tae tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tae tries to land a knee to the head but Arora blocks with his arms.
Tae tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Arora can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arora is looking to break free of the clinch but Tae has double underhooks.
Arora is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tae is struggling to control the position.
Arora is looking to break free of the clinch but Tae has double underhooks.
Tae landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Arora manages to break the clinch.
Arora connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tae momentarily.
Arora circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arora misses with a body punch
enabling Tae to counter with a crisp jab.
Arora scores with a body shot.
Arora connects with a body shot that sends Tae's belly button to the back.
Arora throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab by Arora.
Tae walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tae moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tae lands with a left to the head.
Tae tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Arora avoids it.
Arora has had enough of the clinch but Tae keeps him there for the moment.
Arora content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tae is stalling here.
Tae has a couple of punches blocked by Arora.
Arora drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tae gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mabahong Tae has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vik Arora.
Arora changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tae fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tae throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Arora.
Arora with a nice cross.
Tae avoids the body shot from Arora.
Tae takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tae has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Arora finds it's way round the side to connect with Tae's head.
Mabahong Tae is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arora keeps the fight on the outside.
Arora changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Arora scores with a jab. Tae acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tae walks into a jab.
Tae fails in his attempt to clinch.
Arora throws out a counter right but Tae avoids it with no problem.
Tae fails with an attempt to clinch.
Arora scores with a hook to the body. Tae takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A shot to the liver by Arora. Beautiful body shot.
Tae drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tae tries to clinch there but Arora circles away.
Arora keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tae darts in trying to clinch
and Arora counters with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arora swats away the attempt to clinch by Tae.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tae forces Arora back against the cage and clinches.
Arora pulls guard successfully.
Tae trying to control the position from guard on top but Arora is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tae wants to pass the guard but Arora is keeping the position.
Tae drops back, looking for a kneebar! Arora looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Arora looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Arora!
Tae is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vik Arora showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Arora ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tae moves away.
Arora feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Taes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mabahong Tae seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arora circles away from the clinch attempt.
A shot to the body from Arora misses
and Tae counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Arora jumps guard but Tae stands there with Arora around his waist. Arora gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tae misses with the head strike.
Arora lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tae misses with a knee to the head.
Arora has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tae avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tae connects with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tae lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tae lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Arora backwards.
 Arora is rocked!
A body shot lands from Tae.
Arora is still on wobbly legs! Can Tae finish him?
Mabahong Tae has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tae lands a right hand that snaps the head of Arora backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tae stalling.
Tae misses with a knee strike.
Tae tries a knee to the head but Arora blocks it.
Tae looking to throw knees to the head but Arora is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tae tries to land a knee to the head but Arora blocks with his arms.
Arora takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tae jerks Arora's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Arora drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Tae goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Tae because Arora was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Mabahong Tae!
Mabahong Tae was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Harun Aydin (ranked 3874 p4p, 24521 weight class) and Hans Machiels (ranked 446 p4p, 549 weight class). Aydin comes to the cage accompanied by Mockingbird - Eminem. Hans Machiels has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Harun Aydin's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harun Aydin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hans Machiels!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aydin tests Machiels's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Aydin jumps guard but Machiels turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Machiels missing with knees to the body.
Machiels using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aydin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Machiels misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aydin.
Aydin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Machiels smiles and moves away.
Machiels pushes Aydin up against the cage in a clinch.
Machiels looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Aydin tries to pull guard but Machiels holds him up against the cage and eventually Aydin drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harun Aydin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aydin breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aydin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Aydin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ludus Magnus in the buildup to the fight.
Nice defenses there by Machiels.
Machiels closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Machiels is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aydin is defending well for now.
Aydin manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aydin throws a jab when Machiels was well out of range.
Machiels closes the distance and clinches.
Machiels connects with a nasty looking knee right to Aydin's face.
Machiels letting Aydin take a breather here.
Machiels tries to stall but Aydin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Machiels misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aydin.
Machiels tries to land knees in the clinch but Aydin avoids the damage to the body.
Aydin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Machiels up against the cage.
Machiels with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Aydin is struggling to control the position.
Machiels is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aydin is defending well for now.
Aydin blocks an elbow strike.
Machiels lands a knee to the head.
Aydin blocks an elbow strike.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Machiels using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machiels misses with a knee to the head.
Machiels misses with a knee to the head.
Aydin pulls guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aydin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Machiels is aware though and is defending well.
Machiels wants to control from the top but Aydin keeps moving.
Machiels got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aydin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Machiels has managed to get both his arms back between Aydin's legs - danger averted.
Aydin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Machiels wanted to stand there but Aydin had control of the position.
Aydin looking for a guillotine here but Machiels defends easily.
Aydin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Machiels defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machiels is fighting to break Aydin's control of his arms but Aydin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Aydin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Machiels gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Machiels looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Aydin keeping moving, preventing Machiels from controlling successfully.
Aydin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Machiels must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Aydin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Machiels controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Aydin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Machiels defends it easily.
Machiels wants to control from the top but Aydin keeps moving.
My spies in Ludus Magnus inform me that Machiels has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Aydin looking to control.
Machiels wants to stand but Aydin is controlling his posture from full guard.
Aydin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Aydin looking for a sweep. Not yet Aydin, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Machiels dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Machiels clinches.
Aydin fails to pull guard.
Aydin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Machiels with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Aydin pulls Machiels into guard.
Machiels wants to pass the guard but Aydin is keeping the position.
Aydin has his foot on Machiels's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Machiels works his way back into a safe position though.
Machiels is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Aydin keeping full guard, as Machiels tries to pass.
Aydin keeping moving, preventing Machiels from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aydin being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aydin has his foot on Machiels's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Machiels works his way back into a safe position though.
Aydin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aydin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Machiels can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Machiels trying to control the position from guard on top but Aydin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machiels sitting in guard here, content to control.
Machiels wants to control from the top but Aydin keeps moving.
Aydin working for a triangle but Machiels defends it easily.
Machiels tries to stand but Aydin is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Aydin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Aydin wants to pass the guard but Machiels is keeping the position.
Machiels pulls Aydin in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Machiels is on top in guard.
Machiels trying to control the position from guard on top but Aydin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aydin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Machiels engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Machiels trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aydin is looking for a triangle here but Machiels uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Machiels trying to control the position but Aydin is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Machiels tries to move to mount but Aydin blocks the move with his legs.
Aydin tries to improve position but can't.
Aydin stops Machiels from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Aydin's face as Machiels controls the position.
Harun Aydin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Machiels wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aydin keeps working.
Aydin tries to buck Machiels off but Machiels is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machiels controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aydin can't do much from the bottom here.
Machiels passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Aydin!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Machiels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Aydin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Aydin gets tackled into the cage by Machiels. Machiels maintains the clinch.
Aydin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Machiels.
Aydin takes an elbow to the temple.
Machiels trying to land knees to the body.
Machiels tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Machiels misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aydin.
Machiels looking to throw knees to the head but Aydin is blocking nicely.
Aydin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Aydin is trying to pull guard but Machiels has him pressed against the cage.
Aydin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Machiels avoids it.
Aydin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Machiels to keep the fight standing.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aydin avoids it.
Machiels missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machiels lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Machiels misses with a knee strike.
Aydin manages to break the clinch.
A slow jab from Aydin misses its intended target.
Machiels has closed the distance and engaged Aydin in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machiels misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aydin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machiels tries a knee to the head but Aydin blocks it.
Aydin manages to break the clinch.
Aydin misses with a straight left.
Machiels moves into the clinch successfully.
Aydin jumps guard but Machiels turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harun Aydin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aydin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Machiels lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Machiels with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Machiels with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hans Machiels seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Machiels utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Aydin breaks from the clinch.
Machiels closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Machiels pushes off an throws an elbow but Aydin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Aydin misses with a punch to the body.
Machiels is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Aydin can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aydin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aydin lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aydin misses with a body shot.
Machiels takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Machiels forces Aydin back against the cage and clinches.
Aydin jumps guard but Machiels turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Aydin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aydin fails to pull guard.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machiels just misses with a elbow thrown towards Aydin's brow.
Machiels lands a damaging elbow.
Aydin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Machiels to keep the fight standing.
Machiels misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aydin.
Aydin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Machiels using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aydin fails to pull guard.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the head but Aydin blocks with his arms.
Aydin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aydin tries a knee to the head but Machiels blocks it.
Machiels with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Aydin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Machiels to keep the fight standing.
Aydin tries to break free but Machiels pushes him back against the cage.
Machiels is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Machiels lands an elbow that stopped Aydin in his tracks for a moment.
Machiels misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aydin.
Machiels with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Aydin successfully pulls guard.
Machiels sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Aydin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Machiels doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Machiels manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Machiels looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aydin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Machiels defends it easily.
Machiels trying to control the position from guard on top but Aydin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machiels has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aydin looking for a guillotine here but Machiels defends easily.
Machiels is sitting in close to Aydin's body. Aydin has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Machiels is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Machiels is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Aydin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Harun Aydin!
After winning the bout, Harun Aydin 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fotis Vassilakos (ranked 3822 p4p, 3081 weight class) and Jerome Kyrylo (ranked 431 p4p, 362 weight class). Vassilakos kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Zorba's Dance. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fotis Vassilakos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jerome Kyrylo!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vassilakos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kyrylo.
Vassilakos prevents a body shot from Kyrylo.
Vassilakos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kyrylo.
Kyrylo throws a head punch that misses.
Vassilakos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kyrylo lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kyrylo.
Vassilakos swings wildly with an uppercut but Kyrylo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kyrylo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kyrylo has a couple of punches blocked by Vassilakos.
Kyrylo digs a right hand into Vassilakos's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vassilakos's gas tank.
Vassilakos creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyrylo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vassilakos takes a shot to the head.
Kyrylo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kyrylo lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vassilakos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vassilakos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kyrylo pushes Vassilakos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vassilakos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kyrylo is defending well for now.
Kyrylo lands with a right to the head.
Kyrylo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vassilakos lands a body shot.
A slow jab from Vassilakos misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kyrylo. Vassilakos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vassilakos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vassilakos looks to clinch
and Kyrylo counters with a right hand to the body.
Oooooh!!! Kyrylo has knocked Vassilakos down with a huge combo! Kyrylo steps away and waves a wobbly Vassilakos back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 It looks like Fotis Vassilakos has been cut.
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!
Vassilakos tries to clinch up.
Vassilakos takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kyrylo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vassilakos in his tracks.
Kyrylo misses the shot to the body.
Vassilakos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kyrylo throws out the jab.
Kyrylo misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vassilakos tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kyrylo counters with a nice leg kick.
Kyrylo lands with an overhand left.
Kyrylo swats away the attempt to clinch by Vassilakos.
Kyrylo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Vassilakos misses with a body shot
and Kyrylo counters with a crisp right hand that drops Vassilakos! Kyrylo lets Vassilakos back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Vassilakos is rocked!
Vassilakos doesn't manage to clinch there - Kyrylo circles away.
Vassilakos scores with a hook to the body. Kyrylo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kyrylo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vassilakos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kyrylo moves away.
Vassilakos looks to throw the jab but Kyrylo is out of range.
A head kick by Vassilakos misses
and Kyrylo counters with a nice body shot.
Vassilakos throws a body punch but Kyrylo moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Kyrylo misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vassilakos tries to clinch there but Kyrylo circles away.
Kyrylo is looking for the big counter here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vassilakos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vassilakos is looking to wear down Kyrylo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vassilakos throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Kyrylo to counter with a crisp jab.
Vassilakos clinches with his opponent.
Vassilakos tries to stall but Kyrylo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vassilakos blocks an uppercut.
Vassilakos trying to control the position but instead, Kyrylo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vassilakos into the cage.
Kyrylo tries a body shot but Vassilakos blocks it.
Kyrylo tries a body shot but Vassilakos blocks it.
Kyrylo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vassilakos is breathing heavily.
Kyrylo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kyrylo.
Vassilakos misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Kyrylo scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Kyrylo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyrylo dips a shoulder and cracks Vassilakos with a mighty uppercut! Vassilakos falls back against the cage and Kyrylo unloads with a barrage of strikes! Vassilakos is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Kyrylo screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerome Kyrylo!
A very excited looking Jerome Kyrylo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Benson Beckley (ranked 2605 p4p, 4625 weight class) and Darren Harged (ranked 334 p4p, 482 weight class). Darren Harged has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Benson Beckley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Darren Harged!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beckley clinches.
Harged blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Beckley wants to take the fight to the mat but Harged manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Harged is looking to take this one to the mat.
Beckley stalling the fight.
Harged gets underhooks to prevent Beckley's takedown attempt.
Beckley is stalling here.
Beckley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Harged prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benson Beckley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckley is trying to stall.
Harged on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Beckley missing with knees to the body.
Harged will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Beckley up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckley scores a nice knee to the body.
Beckley drags the fight down to the ground.
Harged trying to control the position from guard on top but Beckley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harged pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beckley is keeping the position for now.
Harged pushing down on Beckley's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Beckley is not content to let Harged control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beckley pushes Harged off looking to stand but Harged dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harged trying to control the action but Beckley is working from the bottom.
Harged prevents Beckley from standing back up.
Harged tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Beckley.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Beckley jabs at Harged's body.
Beckley seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Beckley moves out of range as Harged strikes.
A head kick by Beckley misses
and Harged counters with a two punch combo.
Harged takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Beckley works Harged's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harged tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beckley misses with a body shot.
Beckley connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Harged momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckley throws a sloppy head kick and Harged moves out of range easily.
Beckley tries to land a front kick but Harged steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A slapping body kick lands there for Beckley.
Harged takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Beckley is looking to wear down Harged with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Harged looks winded!
A big left from Harged misses.
Beckley scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Beckley. That snapped Harged's head back.
Beckley goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Harged looks up at the clock. Bad move! Beckley lands a right hand from hell, dropping Harged. Beckley pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benson Beckley!
In defeat, Darren Harged stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will be back, like i always do'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patricio Balduino (ranked 3796 p4p, 4744 weight class) and Scott Thompson (ranked 428 p4p, 485 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Balduino might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Heaven Sent - John Digweed. Thompson has chosen Redneck Summer - Ben Hudson as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Patricio Balduino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balduino throws a wild body kick that Thompson sees coming a mile off.
Thompson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Thompson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Balduino.
A slow jab from Balduino misses its intended target.
Thompson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thompson lands a nice knee to the body.
Thompson works on Balduino's body with a couple of short punches.
Thompson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thompson ducks under a wild hook from Balduino.
Thompson misses with a wild body shot.
Thompson gets a clinch.
Balduino tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thompson smiles and moves away.
Thompson lands with a good body shot.
Balduino is breathing heavily.
Thompson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Balduino looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson lands a nice forearm strike.
Thompson trying to control the action but Balduino is working from the bottom.
Balduino takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balduino is not content to let Thompson control the position.
Thompson tries to move to mount but Balduino blocks the move with his legs.
Balduino is trying to control Thompson's posture but Thompson avoids it.
Thompson lands a few punches from side control.
Thompson is working Balduino over with some ground and pound from side control.
Balduino takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balduino gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Thompson moves into full mount! Balduino won't be happy about that!
Balduino wants to hold on but Thompson pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson trying to control but Balduino is having none of it.
Thompson raining down hammerfists from mount.
Balduino tries to hold on but Thompson postures up.
Thompson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Thompson is landing with some decent strikes but Balduino is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Thompson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Balduino wants to hold on but Thompson pushes him away.
Thompson lands with some strikes.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Thompson content just to control the position here.
Balduino tries to hold on but Thompson pushes him away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Thompson with the ground and pound from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Thompson cracks Balduino with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Thompson raining down shots from the mount!
Balduino is rocked!
Balduino regains half guard.
Oh Balduino is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thompson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Balduino keeps working.
Balduino seems to have got his legs back now.
Balduino has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Thompson escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Thompson!
Balduino manages to get back to half guard.
Balduino gets back to full guard.
Thompson forces his way into half guard.
Thompson trying to pass the guard but Balduino defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balduino actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Thompson in particular looking to stall.
Thompson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Thompson winds up and cracks Balduino with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Thompson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Thompson is thwarting Balduino's attempts to control the position.
Balduino wants to improve his position but Thompson is controlling well.
Thompson working the head and body with strikes.
Thompson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Thompson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Thompson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Thompson lands a nice looking body shot.
Scott Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson throws a series of punches but Balduino moves out of range.
Balduino was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Thompson misses with a wild body shot.
Thompson scores with a shot to the body.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Thompson trying to pass the guard but Balduino defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Balduino looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balduino is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thompson pulls his head out easily.
Balduino is looking for a sweep. Thompson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thompson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Balduino trying to control from the bottom.
Balduino looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thompson wants to pass the guard but Balduino is defending well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Thompson lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Thompson there.
Thompson working Balduino over with strikes.
Balduino is looking to control Thompson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Balduino avoid being mounted?
Thompson wants to control but Balduino is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balduino wants to control but Thompson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Balduino has hold of Thompson's hands but Thompson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Thompson lands a nice short elbow.
Thompson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Thompson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Thompson moves into full mount! Balduino won't be happy about that!
Thompson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Balduino in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
We've been hearing good reports from Balduino's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Balduino is looking to improve his position but Thompson isn't that keen on the idea.
Thompson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Oooh a big shot lands for Thompson! Balduino is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Scott Thompson!
Scott Thompson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Itziar Belmond (ranked 2657 p4p, 3275 weight class) and Jay Read (ranked 333 p4p, 400 weight class). Read is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Fight Music. Jay Read 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Itziar Belmond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jay Read!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belmond lands a head kick. Read smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
 It looks like Jay Read has been cut.
Read tries to clinch but Belmond moves out of range.
Belmond throws an overhand right that lands on Read's shoulder, as Read tries to avoid the shot.
Read rushes Belmond and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Belmond lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Belmond wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Read has him pressed against the cage.
Belmond is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Read is defending well for now.
Read's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Read's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Read missing with knees to the body.
Read trying to land knees to the body.
Belmond leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmond will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Read up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Read.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Read content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Belmond tries to break the clinch but Read is controlling the position.
Read pushes off an throws an elbow but Belmond leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Belmond successfully pulls guard.
Read trying to stand up but can't free himself from Belmond's guard.
Read stands and steps away. Belmond gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Read doesn't manage to clinch there - Belmond circles away.
Belmond appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Read looks to clinch
and Belmond makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Read wants to clinch but Belmond slips to the side
and Belmond counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Read fails in his attempt to clinch.
Read wants to clinch
and Belmond counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Read moves into the clinch.
Belmond lands a body punch.
Belmond comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Read is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Read displaying some good clinch control by pressing Belmond up against the cage.
Read just leaning against Belmond, taking a breather.
Read tries a knee to the head but Belmond blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belmond is working for takedown but Read is calmly controlling the position for now.
Belmond tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Itziar Belmond. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Read stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Belmond throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Read blocks it with crossed arms.
Read is pushing Belmond up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Read is pushing Belmond up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Read receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The referee is keeping an eye on Read - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
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.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jay Read.
Read clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Belmond pressing his opponent against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Belmond.
Read looking to throw knees to the head but Belmond is blocking nicely.
Read is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Belmond breaks from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belmond keeps the fight on the outside.
Read tries to clinch up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Itziar Belmond dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jay Read's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Read closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Belmond to counter with a crisp jab.
Read misses with a body shot.
Belmond misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Read.
Read fails in his attempt to clinch.
Read tries to clinch
letting Belmond counter with a right hand.
Read displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Belmond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Read can do to turn this around?
Read is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmond misses with a double jab.
Read tries to close the distance and clinch up but Belmond swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Belmond wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Read is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Read tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Belmond avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Read moves in looking to clinch but Belmond pushes him off.
Belmond cracks Read with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Belmond lands a front kick.
Read doesn't manage to clinch there - Belmond circles away.
Read tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Belmond manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Read takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Read tries to clinch up but Belmond circles away and keeps his distance.
Belmond throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jay Read seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Read scores with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Read clinches.
Read blocks a body shot from Belmond.
Jay Read seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Read stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Read.
Read takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Read taking a breather.
Read is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Belmond is defending well for now.
Read tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Read effectively controlling the action here.
Read displaying some good clinch control by pressing Belmond up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Read is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jay Read.
Belmond bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Read's head backwards.
Belmond looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Belmond throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Read sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Read tries to clinch up.
Belmond tried to counter with a leg kick but Read avoided it.
Read tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A quick step to the side and Belmond tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Read doesn't manage to clinch there - Belmond circles away.
Belmond just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Read fails in his attempt to clinch.
Read fails in his attempt to clinch.
Belmond throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Read fails with an attempt to clinch.
Itziar Belmond is winning the standup battle so far.
Read tries to close the distance and clinch but Belmond swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Belmond circles away from the clinch attempt.
Read takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Read moves into the clinch.
The referee calls for Read to work.
Read tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Belmond avoids it.
Belmond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Itziar Belmond dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jay Read's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Belmond lands a head kick. Read smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Read tries to clinch there but Belmond circles away.
Belmond dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Read. That did some damage!
Read clinches up against the cage.
Read blocks the elbow strike.
Belmond misses with the head strike.
Read avoiding damage.
Read will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Belmond up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Read is looking to control Belmond's arms but Belmond gets an underhook and turns him. Now Read has his back to the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belmond manages to break the clinch.
Belmond keeps the fight on the outside.
Read fails in his attempt to clinch.
Belmond misses with a body shot
and Read counters with a three punch combo that has Belmond backing up. Belmond nods at Read to acknowledge the strikes.
Read uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Belmond.
Read tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Belmond counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Belmond is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Read.
Belmond pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Belmond on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The fight stays on the outside here - Read looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Itziar Belmond is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Read tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Belmond manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Belmond misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Read.
Belmond throws a head kick that misses.
Read closes the distance but Belmond moves to the side
and Belmond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Read darts in trying to clinch
and Belmond counters with a nice low kick that buckles Read's knee momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Read wants to clinch.
Belmond looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Read gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Read creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Read misses with an elbow over the top.
Read holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Belmond is trying to break the clinch but Read has him pressed against the cage.
Read trying to stall but Belmond improves his position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Read misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Belmond.
Read is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Read.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jay Read.
Read's corner calls for a 1-2. Read obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Read tries to clinch up.
Read takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Read wants to clinch
enabling Belmond to counter with a crisp jab.
Jay Read has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Read tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Belmond throws a quick counter kick to the body but Read avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Itziar Belmond showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Belmond, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Itziar Belmond!
An out of breath Itziar Belmond 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Clarke (ranked 1974 p4p, 2865 weight class) and Claudio Castagnoli (ranked 243 p4p, 333 weight class). Castagnoli has chosen James Bond Theme as his entrance music. Claudio Castagnoli is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Clarke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Claudio Castagnoli!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clarke tries a head kick but it misses.
We've been informed that Castagnoli has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Clarke looks to throw the jab but Castagnoli is out of range.
Castagnoli with a nice cross.
Clarke definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Castagnoli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clarke.
Castagnoli throws a counter combo.
Clarke takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Clarke gets a double leg takedown into Castagnoli's guard.
Clarke scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Castagnoli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clarke.
Clarke is fighting to break Castagnoli's control of his arms but Castagnoli is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Clarke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Castagnoli is keeping the position for now.
Castagnoli wants to sweep here but Clarke controlling him for the moment.
Clarke lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarke preventing the sweep.
Clarke scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Clarke throwing strikes but missing.
Castagnoli is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Clarke postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Castagnoli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Castagnoli manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Clarke manages to get himself to full guard.
Castagnoli wants to control from the top but Clarke keeps moving.
Castagnoli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clarke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarke has his hands on Castagnoli's head, controlling the position.
Clarke keeping full guard, as Castagnoli tries to pass.
Clarke keeping moving, preventing Castagnoli from controlling successfully.
Clarke trying to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castagnoli advances position into side control!
Castagnoli swings around for an armbar but Clarke sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Castagnoli's guard.
Clarke has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Clarke throws a big right hand that misses.
Clarke preventing the sweep.
Castagnoli keeping moving, preventing Clarke from controlling successfully.
Castagnoli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clarke is one step ahead there.
Clarke works over Castagnoli with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clarke looking to pass the guard.
Castagnoli wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Clarke engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Clarke won't allow Castagnoli to sweep him here.
Castagnoli pulls Clarke in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clarke stands up over Castagnoli, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Clarke won't allow Castagnoli to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Clarke dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Clarke tries a head kick but it misses.
Clarke throws a sloppy head kick
and Clarke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Castagnoli lands a right hook to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Clarke crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Castagnoli - the referee stops the clock and Clarke gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Castagnoli. Clarke manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Clarke takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Clarke throws a body kick that misses.
Castagnoli cracks Clarke with a good jab.
Castagnoli slips under a jab.
Clarke throws the kick towards the body but Castagnoli avoids it.
Castagnoli stuns Clarke with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Castagnoli avoids the head kick by Clarke.
Castagnoli replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Clarke blocks it well.
Castagnoli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Castagnoli connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Clarke momentarily.
Castagnoli scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Clarke doesn't seem bothered though.
Castagnoli throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Mark Clarke has been cut.
Castagnoli lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Castagnoli. Beautiful body shot.
Castagnoli instigates a clinch.
Castagnoli gets control of Clarke's arms and successfully pulls guard. Castagnoli will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Castagnoli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Castagnoli looking for a triangle here. Clarke is fighting it but it looks tight! Castagnoli pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Clarke is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Claudio Castagnoli!
Mark Clarke spoke after the fight, saying 'You beat me again... Well played. I wish you the best of luck in the future... However this is my final fight, thank you to everyone who supported me.. I want to pass the torch to Handerson. Good work brother.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bo Hogan (ranked 2271 p4p, 1687 weight class) and Pyay Thuta (ranked 367 p4p, 269 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bo Hogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pyay Thuta!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thuta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hogan.
Hogan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hogan tries to clinch but Thuta moves out of range.
Hogan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thuta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thuta throws a sloppy head kick and Hogan moves out of range easily.
Hogan tries to clinch
and Thuta counters with a nice body kick.
Thuta jabs Hogan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thuta lands a big head kick that sends Hogan tumbling to the mat! Thuta takes a step backwards and waves Hogan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Bo Hogan has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thuta lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Hogan falls backwards - clearly groggy! Thuta dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pyay Thuta!
A very excited looking Pyay Thuta made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Riendeau (ranked 1522 p4p, 3158 weight class) and August Thibodeaux (ranked 212 p4p, 368 weight class). August Thibodeaux will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eric Riendeau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, August Thibodeaux!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thibodeaux darts in looking for a takedown but Riendeau gets double underhooks and turns Thibodeaux into the cage.
Riendeau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thibodeaux misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Riendeau lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Riendeau fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thibodeaux has a takedown stuffed.
A little feinted left hand from Riendeau on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Eric Riendeau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of August Thibodeaux.
Riendeau tries to clinch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Riendeau misses with an uppercut
and Thibodeaux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riendeau clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riendeau.
A frustrated look appears on Thibodeaux's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thibodeaux blocks an uppercut.
Riendeau misses with a punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux jumps guard but Riendeau turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux manages to break the clinch.
Riendeau instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Riendeau fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Riendeau.
Riendeau digs a right hand into Thibodeaux's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thibodeaux's gas tank.
Riendeau throws a head punch that misses.
Riendeau lands a body punch.
Riendeau tries to throw a body punch but Thibodeaux avoids it by throwing Riendeau back against the cage.
Riendeau misses with a body punch.
Riendeau lands an uppercut.
Thibodeaux prevents a body shot from Riendeau.
Thibodeaux jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Riendeau walks away with a smile on his face. Thibodeaux gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Riendeau gets a clinch.
Riendeau cracks Thibodeaux with a nice body shot.
Thibodeaux blocking some punches.
Riendeau lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thibodeaux or not.
Thibodeaux looks winded!
Thibodeaux is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Thibodeaux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux blocking some punches.
Riendeau lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux blocks a body shot from Riendeau.
Riendeau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thibodeaux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Riendeau rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice low kick that buckles Riendeau's knee momentarily.
Riendeau throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thibodeaux! But no joy.
Riendeau looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Thibodeaux dives in for a single leg takedown but Riendeau sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Thibodeaux tries to close the distance and clinch but Riendeau swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick from Thibodeaux lands but Riendeau takes it in his stride.
Riendeau throws a jab but it's blocked by Thibodeaux.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Thibodeaux - that will leave a mark!
Thibodeaux swats away the attempt to clinch by Riendeau.
Riendeau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riendeau gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thibodeaux tries for a takedown but Riendeau manages to get underhooks.
Thibodeaux taking a breather.
Thibodeaux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Riendeau scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thibodeaux jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Riendeau walks away with a smile on his face. Thibodeaux gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice defenses there by Thibodeaux.
Riendeau has closed the distance and engaged Thibodeaux in a clinch.
Riendeau blocking some punches.
Thibodeaux tries to pull guard but Riendeau holds him up against the cage and eventually Thibodeaux drops back down to his feet.
Thibodeaux tries to pull guard but Riendeau won't allow it.
Riendeau lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thibodeaux jumps guard but Riendeau turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Riendeau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Riendeau scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riendeau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thibodeaux breaks from the clinch.
Riendeau clobbers Thibodeaux with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riendeau forces Thibodeaux back against the cage and clinches.
Riendeau lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Riendeau working aggressively here.
Riendeau can't find room to land a body shot as Thibodeaux controls the action.
Riendeau lands a right hand.
Thibodeaux can't get the takedown.
Riendeau struggles to land a body shot inside as Thibodeaux controls his hands.
Thibodeaux jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Riendeau walks away with a smile on his face. Thibodeaux gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Thibodeaux shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Riendeau defends it nicely.
Riendeau doesn't manage to clinch there - Thibodeaux circles away.
Riendeau tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Thibodeaux counters with a left to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Riendeau dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Riendeau. Thibodeaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Riendeau clobbers Thibodeaux with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Riendeau tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thibodeaux manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Riendeau has managed to clinch.
Riendeau 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 right hand to the body from Riendeau.
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Riendeau misses with a body punch
enabling Thibodeaux to counter with a crisp jab.
Thibodeaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Riendeau clinches.
Riendeau misses with the head strike.
Thibodeaux jumps guard but Riendeau stands there with Thibodeaux around his waist. Thibodeaux gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Riendeau scores with a nice short uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Thibodeaux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thibodeaux avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riendeau clinches with his opponent.
Riendeau scores with a shoulder strike.
Thibodeaux breaks from the clinch.
Thibodeaux scores with a leg kick.
Eric Riendeau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thibodeaux misses with a takedown attempt - Riendeau sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Riendeau tries to clinch up.
Riendeau takes the fight into the clinch.
Eric Riendeau has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Riendeau misses with some punches.
Riendeau misses with a punch to the body.
Riendeau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Riendeau is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thibodeaux can do to turn this around?
Thibodeaux drops down looking for an ankle pick but Riendeau pulls his leg out and moves away.
Eric Riendeau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of August Thibodeaux.
Riendeau wants to clinch.
August Thibodeaux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Riendeau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thibodeaux.
Riendeau tries to clinch up but Thibodeaux circles away and keeps his distance.
Eric Riendeau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Riendeau has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thibodeaux wants to break free but Riendeau has control.
Nice body punch from Riendeau.
Thibodeaux changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Riendeau fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A low kick lands for Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the strikes.
Thibodeaux changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Riendeau tries to clinch up.
Riendeau moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromThibodeaux.
Riendeau pushes Thibodeaux up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riendeau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Riendeau tries to clinch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
August Thibodeaux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Riendeau slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Riendeau tries to bum rush Thibodeaux with a series of wild strikes but Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Riendeau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Riendeau pushes Thibodeaux up against the cage in a clinch.
Riendeau working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Riendeau misses with the head strike.
Thibodeaux breaks from the clinch.
Riendeau tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thibodeaux swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Riendeau fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thibodeaux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Riendeau.
Thibodeaux wants to counter with a clinch but Riendeau pushes him away.
Riendeau tries to clinch but Thibodeaux moves away
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Riendeau thinking.
Thibodeaux looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Riendeau misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riendeau doesn't manage to clinch there - Thibodeaux circles away.
Riendeau tries to clinch there but Thibodeaux circles away.
Riendeau scores with a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux darts in looking for a takedown but Riendeau gets double underhooks and turns Thibodeaux into the cage.
Thibodeaux tries to keep at a distance but Riendeau has taken the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Riendeau.
A head punch on the inside from Riendeau fails to land.
Riendeau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thibodeaux manages to break the clinch.
Thibodeaux is looking to clinch but Riendeau is avoiding it.
Thibodeaux shoots for a takedown but Riendeau saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Riendeau wants to clinch but Thibodeaux slips to the side
and Thibodeaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Riendeau tries to clinch up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Riendeau dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Riendeau gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Riendeau tries to work over Thibodeaux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Riendeau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thibodeaux misses with a jab, cross combination.
Riendeau is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thibodeaux feints the counter takedown.
Riendeau takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Thibodeaux dives in for a single leg takedown but Riendeau sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Riendeau misses with a lunging right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch up but Riendeau circles away and keeps his distance.
Riendeau closes the distance and clinches.
Riendeau prevents Thibodeaux from breaking the clinch.
Riendeau lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riendeau.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Riendeau fails to land.
Riendeau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thibodeaux is looking to take this one to the mat.
Riendeau lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Riendeau makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Riendeau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riendeau.
Thibodeaux is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thibodeaux.
Riendeau keeps control of Thibodeaux as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Riendeau can't find room to land a body shot as Thibodeaux controls the action.
Thibodeaux goes for a takedown in the clinch but Riendeau prevents it.
Eric Riendeau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of August Thibodeaux.
Riendeau lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Riendeau scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riendeau cracks Thibodeaux with a nice body shot.
Thibodeaux takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Riendeau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Riendeau gets through Thibodeaux's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Riendeau works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Riendeau scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riendeau misses with a punch on the inside.
Riendeau blocking some punches.
Riendeau misses with a punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux is trying to break the clinch but Riendeau is controlling him.
Thibodeaux taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Riendeau fails to land.
Riendeau misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Riendeau forces Thibodeaux back against the cage and clinches.
Riendeau has Thibodeaux pressed against the cage, preventing Thibodeaux from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thibodeaux misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riendeau lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Riendeau swings wildly with an uppercut but Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Riendeau misses with some punches.
Thibodeaux is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Riendeau is defending well.
Riendeau digs a right hand into Thibodeaux's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thibodeaux's gas tank.
Riendeau makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thibodeaux has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Riendeau is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A right handed body shot lands from Riendeau.
Riendeau lands with a light punch inside.
Riendeau misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Riendeau.
Riendeau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Riendeau throws a head punch that misses.
Riendeau lands a left hand.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thibodeaux obliges.
Thibodeaux missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Riendeau drops Thibodeaux with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Thibodeaux looks back up at him and smiles so Riendeau waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Thibodeaux is rocked!
Riendeau fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Thibodeaux to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Thibodeaux looks to clinch but Riendeau throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Thibodeaux taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Eric Riendeau!
Eric Riendeau spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Raikov (ranked 1014 p4p, 2191 weight class) and Ben Solomon (ranked 142 p4p, 279 weight class). Raikov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Back in the USSR. Ivan Raikov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ben Solomon's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Raikov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ben Solomon!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Raikov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Solomon - that landed with a thud.
Solomon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Raikov.
Solomon throws a punch but it's blocked by Raikov.
Raikov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Solomon after a bit of a struggle.
Raikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raikov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Solomon is keeping busy.
Solomon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Solomon misses with a two punch combination.
Solomon misses with a lunging right hand
and Raikov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Solomon working a defensive guard here.
Solomon keeping full guard, as Raikov tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solomon wants to sweep here but Raikov controlling him for the moment.
Raikov forces his way into half guard.
Solomon is defending against the submission attempts here by Raikov.
Raikov trying to pass the guard but Solomon defending well.
Solomon is looking for a sweep. Raikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Solomon is looking to control Raikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Solomon avoid being mounted?
Raikov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Solomon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've been hearing good reports from Raikov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Raikov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Solomon sees it coming and defends easily.
Raikov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Solomon defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raikov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Solomon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Solomon tries to kick Raikov off but Raikov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Raikov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Solomon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Raikov.
Solomon wants to control but Raikov is keeping busy.
Raikov tries to pass to full mount but Solomon defends it.
Raikov is looking for a kimura here.
Solomon desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Raikov wants to pass the guard but Solomon is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raikov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Solomon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Raikov prevents Solomon from improving his position.
Raikov trying to pass the guard but Solomon defending well.
Solomon manages to get to full guard.
Solomon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Raikov throwing strikes from guard but Solomon blocks nicely.
Raikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Solomon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Raikov advances to half guard.
Solomon controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Raikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raikov prevents Solomon from standing back up.
Solomon 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.
Solomon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Solomon is trying to maintain the position but Raikov is very close to passing his half guard.
Raikov moves nicely into side control.
Raikov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Solomon is looking for a sweep.
Raikov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Raikov tries to advance to mount but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Solomon wants to control but Raikov postures up.
Solomon is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Solomon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Raikov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Solomon throws out a loose jab but Raikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Solomon throws a hook but Raikov blocks it.
Raikov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Raikov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Solomon tries to avoid it but Raikov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Solomon to the ground. Solomon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Solomon connects with a jab.
Raikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Solomon can do to turn this around?
Solomon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Raikov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Solomon tries to throw a body punch but Raikov avoids it by throwing Solomon back against the cage.
Solomon is fighting off a takedown attempt but Raikov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Solomon to the mat. Solomon regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Solomon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Solomon is on top in guard.
Solomon trying to control the position from guard on top but Raikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Solomon is one step ahead there.
Raikov is working hard here to advance position.
Solomon trying to control but Raikov is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solomon wants to get up but he can't break Raikov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Raikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Raikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Solomon manages to get himself to full guard.
Ivan Raikov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Solomon controls Raikov momentarily but Raikov frees himself.
Raikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Solomon is keeping the position for now.
Solomon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Raikov manages to get himself to full guard.
Solomon trying to control the position from guard on top but Raikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Solomon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Raikov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Solomon has managed to get both his arms back between Raikov's legs - danger averted.
Raikov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raikov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Solomon is desperately trying to improve his position but Raikov has a good base and remains in mount.
Raikov wants to take Solomon's back here but Solomon is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Solomon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Raikov wants to work for an arm triangle but Solomon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Solomon is trying to get back to full guard.
Solomon trying to control but Raikov postures up.
Solomon won't allow Raikov to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raikov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Solomon is just riding it out for now. Raikov eventually gives up the hold.
Raikov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Solomon defends it well.
Raikov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Raikov wants to pass the guard but Solomon is defending well.
Solomon is looking to improve his position.
Solomon trying to hold on to Raikov's head to control him but Raikov postures up.
Solomon holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Raikov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Solomon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Raikov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Raikov fails to move to back control.
Solomon is desperately trying to improve his position but Raikov has a good base and remains in mount.
Solomon is still trying to improve position.
Raikov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Raikov seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Solomon is holding on tight.
Solomon regains half guard.
Raikov is pressing down on Solomon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Solomon is holding on for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Solomon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Raikov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Solomon throws a lazy right hand but Raikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raikov dives in for a single leg takedown but Solomon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Solomon pressing his opponent against the cage.
Solomon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Solomon wants to get back to striking at distance but Raikov won't allow it.
Solomon tries to work over Raikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raikov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Solomon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Solomon moves out of range of the body kick from Raikov.
Raikov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Raikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raikov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Solomon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Raikov scrambles back to his feet.
It looks like Ivan Raikov has been cut.
Solomon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Solomon lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solomon jabs Raikov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Solomon misses with an uppercut. Raikov saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Solomon misses its intended target.
No luck for Raikov with that takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Solomon misses.
Solomon lands a jab to the head.
Solomon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Raikov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Raikov tries to advance to mount but Solomon denies him.
Raikov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Solomon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Solomon is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solomon is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Solomon prevents Raikov from improving 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!
Solomon manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Solomon wants to control but Raikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Raikov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Solomon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Raikov passes to side control.
Raikov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Raikov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Solomon tries to bench press Raikov off him but Raikov keeps the position.
Solomon gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Solomon is desperately trying to improve his position but Raikov has a good base and remains in mount.
Solomon keeps trying to improve his position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Raikov fails to take his opponent's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raikov moves to the back position.
Raikov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Solomon wants to get back to his feet.
Raikov not allowing Solomon to control his hands.
Raikov has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Solomon has freed his hand and lives to survive another
well, another couple of seconds at least!
Raikov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Solomon is defending well though. Raikov let's go of the attempt for now.
Solomon is really stuck here.
Raikov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Solomon has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Solomon tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solomon is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Raikov looking for the choke but no joy.
Raikov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Solomon is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Raikov off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Raikov has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Solomon has freed his hand and lives to survive another
well, another couple of seconds at least!
Raikov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Solomon knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Solomon for a finish.
Solomon is trying to stand back up.
Raikov working for a choke but Solomon is defending well.
Solomon rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Ben Solomon just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Ivan Raikov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
No luck for Raikov with that takedown attempt.
Raikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Solomon.
Raikov throws a jab when Solomon was well out of range.
Solomon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raikov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Solomon tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Raikov is in Solomon's guard.
Solomon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Raikov manages to get himself to full guard.
Raikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Solomon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solomon seems keen to control Raikov's posture.
Raikov wants to pass the guard but Solomon is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raikov advances to half guard.
Solomon is looking for a sweep. Raikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Raikov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Solomon moves into full guard.
Raikov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Solomon's guard.
Raikov wants to pass the guard but Solomon is defending well.
Solomon wants to improve his position but Raikov is controlling well.
Raikov trying to mount his opponent but Solomon defends it.
Solomon keeping hold of Raikov's head, controlling as best he can.
Solomon won't allow Raikov to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solomon is in trouble now - Raikov has advanced to mount!
Solomon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Raikov moves to the back.
Raikov looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Solomon taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ivan Raikov!
Ivan Raikov retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Ivan Raikov 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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