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MMAHKI 60 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Henry Python (ranked 2700 p4p, 3751 weight class) and Magomed Omarov (ranked 340 p4p, 453 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Henry Python!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Magomed Omarov!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Python will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've been told by Python's head coaches at House of 1000 Corpses that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Omarov avoids the body shot from Python.
Python gets tackled into the cage by Omarov. Omarov maintains the clinch.
Python wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Omarov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Python is looking to break free of the clinch but Omarov has double underhooks.
Python manages to break the clinch.
Omarov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Omarov takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omarov stalling.
Python breaks from the clinch.
Omarov drives through and clinches with Python against the cage.
Omarov lands with a short shot to the head.
Omarov tries to land a knee to the head but Python blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Python wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Omarov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Python. No joy for Omarov on that attempt.
Omarov lands a leg kick that knocks Python off balance momentarily.
Python misses with an uppercut.
Omarov clinches up against the cage.
Python wants to get back to striking at distance but Omarov won't allow it.
Omarov lands a takedown into guard.
Python manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Python's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Python connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Omarov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omarov drives through and clinches with Python against the cage.
Python is looking to break free of the clinch but Omarov has double underhooks.
Python breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Omarov pushes Python up against the cage in a clinch.
Omarov breaks the clinch.
Magomed Omarov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Omarov tries to clinch up.
Python tries to keep at a distance but Omarov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Python has had enough of the clinch but Omarov keeps him there for the moment.
Python avoiding damage as Omarov throws knees to the body.
Omarov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Python pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Python misses
and Omarov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Omarov manages to break the clinch.
Omarov throws a body shot but no joy.
Python misses with a body kick.
Omarov shoots for a double leg takedown but Python sprawls well. He's pushed Omarov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Henry Python has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magomed Omarov.
Python stalks Omarov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Omarov's face. Omarov staggers backwards, shaken.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Omarov is defended easily by Python.
Python throws a body shot but no joy.
Omarov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good leg kick by Omarov.
Omarov misses with a takedown
and Python cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Python throws a jab but it's blocked by Omarov.
Python just misses with a punch to the body.
Omarov fails with a takedown attempt.
Python misses with a looping left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Omarov fails with a takedown attempt.
Python scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Omarov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
 It looks like Henry Python has been cut.
Omarov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Henry Python will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Henry Python's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Omarov doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Python to counter with a crisp jab.
Omarov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Omarov tries to close the distance and clinch but Python swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Omarov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Python swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Python lands a nice shot to the body.
Omarov is looking to clinch but Python is avoiding it.
Omarov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Python paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omarov moves into the clinch.
Omarov jumps guard.
Omarov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Omarov wants to hit a sweep here but Python passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Omarov there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omarov is trying to stand.
Python wants to control the pace but Omarov is squirming around nicely.
Python stands up from mount. Strange move.
Omarov fails with the takedown
enabling Python to counter with a crisp jab.
Henry Python has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magomed Omarov.
Python keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Python jabs Omarov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Omarov misses with a series of wild punches.
Omarov pushes Python up against the cage in a clinch.
Omarov goes for a takedown attempt but Python pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Python connects with a leg kick.
Python thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Omarov if he has to take too many more of those.
Omarov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Python to score with a decent uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omarov fails with a takedown attempt.
Python lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Henry Python is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Omarov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Python throws a wild body kick that Omarov sees coming a mile off.
Omarov wants to clinch but Python slips to the side
enabling Python to counter with a crisp jab.
Python throws a body kick that misses.
Omarov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Python, pushing him back against the cage.
Omarov's coach down at 3Band MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Omarov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Omarov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Python throws a poor cross that misses
and Omarov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Omarov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Python displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Python throws a body shot but no joy.
Omarov takes the fight into the clinch.
Omarov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Omarov has his takedown stuffed
and Python counters with a left to the body.
Omarov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Omarov lands in his opponent's guard.
Python wants to get back to his feet but Omarov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Python dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Henry Python's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Python throws out a loose jab but Omarov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Omarov throws a counter combo.
Python swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Python misses with a body shot.
Omarov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Python.
Omarov staying out of range there.
Omarov tries a quick counter leg kick but Python is wise to it.
Python throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Henry Python is winning the standup battle so far.
Python stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Python wants it to stay on the feet.
Omarov fails with the takedown
and Python counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omarov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Omarov has Python up against the cage in a clinch.
Omarov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omarov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Omarov slips a jab and a cross from Python.
Python throws an overhand right that lands on Omarov's shoulder, as Omarov tries to avoid the shot.
Python throws a head kick but Omarov moves out of range.
Python throws a combination that misses
and Omarov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Python breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Python darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Omarov throws a head kick but Python moves out of range.
Omarov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Henry Python has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magomed Omarov.
Omarov has a takedown stuffed.
Python lands a lovely overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omarov walks into a left hand.
Python lunges at Omarov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Omarov's hand.
Omarov shoots in looking for a takedown but Python manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Omarov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Python thinks about countering with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Python throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Omarov.
Omarov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Python connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Henry Python is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Python scores with a hook to the body. Omarov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Omarov shoots in and drives through. Python sprawls well.
Omarov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Omarov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Python counters with a stiff right hand.
Omarov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Python counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Python is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Omarov can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Python lands.
Omarov wants to clinch
and Python counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Omarov darts in trying to clinch
and Python counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Omarov shoots in but no luck this time.
Python swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Python lands a leg kick that knocks Omarov off balance momentarily.
Omarov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Omarov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Python as he jumps to the side.
Python loads up on a big right hand but Omarov slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omarov doesn't manage to clinch there - Python circles away.
Omarov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Python counters with a straight right hand.
Henry Python is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Omarov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Python.
Python scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Omarov darts in looking for a takedown but Python gets double underhooks and turns Omarov into the cage.
Python throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheers as Python lands an impressive looking overhand right. Omarov doesn't seem phased though.
Python tries a low kick but Omarov avoids it.
Magomed Omarov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Python does it's job there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Python showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Python, 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Python!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Dalton (ranked 2615 p4p, 6024 weight class) and Seo Boy (ranked 215 p4p, 373 weight class). Seo Boy struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 147.5lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Seo Boy looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Dalton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Seo Boy!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dalton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dalton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Boy's guard.
Boy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dalton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dalton seems to be working for a kimura but Boy defends the submission attempt.
Dalton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dalton connects with a nice short shot to Boy's temple.
Boy is looking to control Dalton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boy avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dalton prevents Boy from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dalton lands a nice short elbow.
Dalton wants to pass to mount but Boy is defending the position.
Dalton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dalton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dalton winds up and cracks Boy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dalton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Boy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dalton.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dalton controlling the pace.
Dalton working Boy over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dalton slips a nice elbow through Boy's hands, connecting with Boy's forehead.
Dalton wants to pass to mount but Boy is defending the position.
Boy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boy is defending against the submission attempts here by Dalton.
Dalton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Boy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dalton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dalton passes to full mount!
Boy is bucking up trying to escape but Dalton cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Boy defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dalton.
Dalton looking to finish Boy with some ground and pound. This is bad for Boy!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dalton lands a big elbow.
Dalton working for a guillotine from mount but Boy is in no mood to give up.
Dalton landing punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy is bucking up trying to escape but Dalton cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
 Boy is rocked!
Dalton raining down shots from the mount!
Boy is still in real trouble! Can Dalton finish him?
Dalton connects with a bit shot that sees Boy covering up! More strikes from Dalton and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Dalton is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Dalton!
A very excited looking James Dalton 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Will Rock Jr (ranked 1757 p4p, 2777 weight class) and Chris Griffin (ranked 247 p4p, 361 weight class). Will Rock Jr could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chris Griffin'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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Will Rock Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rock Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Griffin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Griffin looks to throw the jab but Rock Jr is out of range.
Rock Jr avoids the head kick by Griffin.
Griffin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rock Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rock Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Griffin avoiding damage as Rock Jr throws knees to the body.
Rock Jr lands a body shot.
Rock Jr working Griffin over with knees to the body.
Griffin avoiding damage as Rock Jr throws knees to the body.
Griffin breaks the clinch.
Will Rock Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock Jr takes a swing at Griffin's ribcage but misses.
A combination from Griffin does no damage.
Rock Jr tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Griffin manages to circle out of the way.
Rock Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rock Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Griffin at a distance.
Griffin connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab lands there for Rock Jr.
Rock Jr lands a head kick. Griffin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rock Jr clinches with his opponent.
Griffin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rock Jr scores a nice knee to the body.
Rock Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rock Jr tries a knee to the head but Griffin blocks it.
Rock Jr prevents Griffin from breaking the clinch.
Rock Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Griffin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Will Rock Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rock Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Rock Jr blocks the low kick.
Griffin scores with a head kick. Rock Jr tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick misses from Griffin.
Rock Jr scores with a hook to the body. Griffin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rock Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rock Jr moves into the clinch.
Griffin told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Griffin has picked Rock Jr up - he's going for a ride! Griffin dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Rock Jr is looking to get back to is feet but Griffin passes into side control.
Griffin swings around for an armbar but Rock Jr sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Griffin's guard.
Rock Jr wants to pass the guard but Griffin is keeping the position.
Rock Jr pushing down on Griffin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rock Jr is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin is controlling Rock Jr's trapped leg to prevent Rock Jr from advancing to side control.
Rock Jr is working for a kimura but Griffin is defending it quite comfortably.
Griffin is holding on to half guard well.
Griffin is trying to stand back up but Rock Jr is controlling him
Griffin pushes Rock Jr off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock Jr moves out of range as Griffin throws a body kick.
Good leg kick by Rock Jr.
Rock Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Griffin's sensitive parts.
Rock Jr catches Griffin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rock Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rock Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rock Jr blocks a head kick by Griffin.
Rock Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Rock Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Griffin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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!
Rock Jr with a nice calf kick.
Rock Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Griffin.
Rock Jr throws a head kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Will Rock Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Rock Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rock Jr is looking to clinch.
Rock Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Griffin can do to turn this around?
Rock Jr throws a leg kick which misses Griffin's front leg but catches the back leg as Griffin tries to avoid it.
Rock Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffin.
Griffin misses with the body kick
and Rock Jr counters with a good low kick that Griffin was not able to check.
Rock Jr throws a wild body kick that Griffin sees coming a mile off.
Griffin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rock Jr misses with a body kick.
Griffin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rock Jr walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock Jr pushes Griffin away with a front kick.
Griffin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rock Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Griffin throws a leg kick but Rock Jr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Griffin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rock Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rock Jr cracks a nice hook into Griffin's ribs.
Griffin misses with a wild body shot.
Rock Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Griffin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rock Jr will feel that in the morning.
Griffin connects with a body shot.
Rock Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Griffin's hands.
Rock Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rock Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rock Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Griffin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffin avoids the head kick by Rock Jr.
Rock Jr backing away here, and Griffin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Will Rock Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Rock Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Griffin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rock Jr rather than just go for the knockout.
Rock Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griffin was well out of range. Poor timing from Rock Jr.
Griffin moves out of range of the body kick.
Griffin misses with a series of wild punches.
Griffin darts in looking for a takedown but Rock Jr gets double underhooks and turns Griffin into the cage.
Griffin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Griffin needs to keep his hands up - Rock Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Rock Jr thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Griffin if he has to take too many more of those.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rock Jr.
Griffin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin throws a front kick aimed at Rock Jr's knee but Rock Jr avoids it well.
As Griffin tries to get set, Rock Jr tries to push him back and clinch up but Griffin manages to avoid the attempt.
Griffin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Griffin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rock Jr tries to land a body kick
and Griffin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rock Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Griffin avoiding damage as Rock Jr throws knees to the body.
Rock Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Griffin avoids the damage to the body.
Rock Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Griffin is defending well for now.
Rock Jr gets underhooks to prevent Griffin's takedown attempt.
Rock Jr lands with a right to the head.
Griffin jumps guard and drags Rock Jr to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock Jr wanted to stand there but Griffin had control of the position.
Griffin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rock Jr drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Griffin dives on top into guard.
Griffin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffin stands up from Rock Jr's guard - Griffin perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rock Jr misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Will Rock Jr dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Rock Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Griffin is out of range.
Griffin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rock Jr.
Rock Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Griffin is just out of range.
Rock Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Griffin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A nice inside leg kick there by Rock Jr. That's going to slow Griffin down.
Rock Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griffin was well out of range. Poor timing from Rock Jr.
Rock Jr tries to clinch there but Griffin circles away.
Griffin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rock Jr can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Griffin momentarily.
Rock Jr gets a clinch.
Rock Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Griffin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Griffin tries to pull guard but Rock Jr forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin blocking some punches.
Rock Jr missing with knees to the body.
Will Rock Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rock Jr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Griffin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rock Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Rock Jr is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rock Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Griffin managing to block the knees to the body from Rock Jr.
Rock Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Griffin.
Rock Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Griffin blocks with his arms.
Rock Jr lands a left hand.
Rock Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rock Jr is working Griffin over against the cage.
Will Rock Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Griffin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock Jr pushes Griffin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rock Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Griffin's efforts to push away.
Rock Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Griffin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rock Jr blocks the elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin is trying to break the clinch but Rock Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Rock Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rock Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Griffin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Griffin misses with an elbow over the top.
Griffin jumps guard but Rock Jr stands there with Griffin around his waist. Griffin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Will Rock Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Griffin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rock Jr blocks an elbow strike.
Rock Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Griffin has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Rock Jr is trying to keep an underhook but Griffin manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rock Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rock Jr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Griffin is controlling him.
Chris Griffin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rock Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Will Rock Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rock Jr, 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Rock Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Will Rock Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billy Graham (ranked 2059 p4p, 2133 weight class) and Topf Deckel (ranked 269 p4p, 281 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Graham !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Topf Deckel!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deckel shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Graham is trying to defend but Deckel finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Graham pushes Deckel off and gets back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Graham as Deckel shoots in.
Graham connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
 It looks like Topf Deckel has been cut.
Graham just misses with a punch to the body.
Deckel throws a counter combo.
Graham misses with a hook.
Deckel tries to move into range but Graham moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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!
Deckel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Graham throws out the jab.
Deckel closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Deckel lands in his opponent's guard.
Deckel wants to stand but Graham has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deckel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Deckel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Deckel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Graham is keeping the position for now.
Graham has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Deckel passes Graham 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Deckel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Graham sees it coming and defends easily.
Deckel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Graham is refusing to be controlled, as Deckel sits in half guard.
Deckel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Graham has managed to free his arm - good work.
Graham trying to control here.
Deckel trying to control from half guard but Graham is working away.
Deckel looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Graham wants to control but Deckel is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deckel is keen to just control but Graham is a slippery customer.
Deckel trying to mount his opponent but Graham defends it.
Deckel seems to be looking for submissions.
Graham is trying to get back to full guard.
Graham has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Deckel is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Deckel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Deckel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Graham is just riding it out for now. Deckel eventually gives up the hold.
Deckel wants to control but Graham is keeping him busy.
Deckel trying to pass the guard but Graham defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Deckel trying to control from half guard but Graham is working away.
Deckel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Graham defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Billy Graham will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Topf Deckel's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Deckel fails to land the takedown.
Deckel shoots in and drives through. Graham sprawls well.
Graham swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Graham thows a left - swing and a miss!
Deckel avoids the body shot from Graham .
Graham misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deckel slips under a jab from Graham .
A countering left hand to the body from Deckel misses.
Graham bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Topf Deckel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Graham works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Graham is working Deckel over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Deckel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Deckel tries to buck Graham off but Graham is having none of it.
Graham scores with a couple of short elbows.
Graham lands a decent elbow from side control.
Graham trying to control the position but Deckel is working away.
Graham lands a few punches from side control.
Graham in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Graham working the ground and pound.
Graham is looking to take a break and control but Deckel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Graham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Deckel can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deckel on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Graham is looking to take a break and control but Deckel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Graham working the body and head with strikes.
Graham works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Deckel looks to move to half guard but instead Graham has passed into mount! Damn!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graham working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Deckel working to try and regain half guard.
Graham raining down hammerfists from mount.
Deckel is rocked!
Graham unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Deckel wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Graham celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Graham !
Jumping up and down and very excited, Billy Graham waved his t-shirt featuring BKC Nutrition and Laundry [30%]'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joao Stawarski (ranked 3670 p4p, 5749 weight class) and Monty Burns (ranked 428 p4p, 520 weight class). Stawarski comes to the cage accompanied by They Donāt Care About Us. This should be fireworks!
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao Stawarski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Monty Burns!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns feints and as Stawarski raises his hands in defense, Burns changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stawarski seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Stawarski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Burns is aware though and is defending well.
Burns avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stawarski pushes a forearm under Burns's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Burns is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joao Stawarski!
After winning the bout, Joao Stawarski 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Darby Ellington (ranked 956 p4p, 1215 weight class) and Kamil Marek (ranked 127 p4p, 161 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darby Ellington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kamil Marek!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ellington throws a low kick but Marek moves out of range easily.
Marek fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ellington looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ellington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marek swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ellington plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Marek connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like Darby Ellington has been cut.
Marek blocks the body kick.
Ellington finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Marek swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've been told by Ellington's head coaches at Gumburcules Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ellington lands with a nice body punch.
Ellington clobbers Marek with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Marek throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ellington was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marek catches Ellington with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Marek misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ellington finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ellington throws a right hand that misses
and Marek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ellington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marek was well out of range. Poor timing from Ellington.
Ellington tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marek manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marek throws a shot from downtown. Ellington moves away and avoids it.
Darby Ellington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Ellington.
Ellington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ellington misses with an uppercut
and Ellington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ellington finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ellington throws a head kick that half lands.
Ellington lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ellington misses the body punch
and Ellington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ellington manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Marek.
Ellington lands with an uppercut that bounces Marek off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marek throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marek tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A lazy left from Ellington finds it's target.
Ellington slips under a jab.
Marek takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marek takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Marek on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Marek throws a looping overhand right but Ellington ducks down to avoid it.
Ellington lands with a kick to the temple. Marek shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ellington takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marek.
Ellington is looking to take this one to the mat.
Marek blocking some punches.
Ellington looking for a takedown.
Marek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ellington's elbow.
Marek lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ellington backwards.
Marek lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ellington backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ellington.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marek creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Darby Ellington's cut is getting worse.
Marek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marek lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ellington backwards.
Ellington lands a shot to the body.
Ellington softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marek's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marek fails to land with a series of punches.
Marek works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ellington throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Kamil Marek has been cut.
Marek takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ellington wants to clinch up but Marek keeps it at a distance.
Marek circles away from the clinch attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ellington. Marek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ellington misses with a wild combination.
Marek appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ellington uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marek.
Ellington throws a low kick but it's checked well by Marek.
Marek cracks Ellington with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ellington fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Marek checks it well.
Marek on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's four 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!
Nice defenses there by Marek.
Ellington wants to slow Marek down by chopping away at his legs.
Ellington tries to clinch up but Marek circles away and keeps his distance.
Ellington cracks Marek with a right hand to the side of the head.
A big left from Ellington misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marek! But no joy.
Marek slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Ellington finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Marek rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ellington moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ellington throws a leg kick that is checked
and Marek makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Marek just misses with a punch to the body.
Ellington fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marek, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marek misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Ellington.
Marek misses with a punch to the body.
Ellington looking to slow down the pace here.
Marek breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Darby Ellington will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ellington just misses with a punch to the body.
Marek misses with a combination
and Ellington counters with an inside leg kick.
Ellington bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Marek's head.
Ellington moves in looking to clinch but Marek pushes him off.
Marek moves out of range of the leg kick from Ellington.
Marek might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ellington tries to clinch there but Marek circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marek! But no joy.
Ellington tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marek paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ellington.
Ellington throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellington lands with a hook. Marek tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ellington misses with a kick to the body.
Ellington avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ellington has taken the fight to the clinch.
Marek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marek is leaning against Ellington and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellington looking to stall.
A short body shot lands from Marek as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ellington can't find room to land a body shot as Marek controls the action.
Marek scores with a shot to the side of Ellington's head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Marek lands with a short shot to the head.
Ellington swings wildly with an uppercut but Marek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ellington is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Marek is defending well.
Ellington throws a punch but it's blocked by Marek.
Marek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marek lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kamil Marek seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Marek lands a body punch.
Ellington is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Marek is keeping busy.
Marek lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ellington backwards.
Ellington blocks a body shot from Marek.
Ellington stalls.
Marek lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marek lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ellington trying to stall but Marek improves his position.
Marek throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Marek gets through Ellington's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marek working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marek lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ellington backwards.
A hook to the body from Marek.
Marek working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Marek.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marek creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kamil Marek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marek digs a right hand into Ellington's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ellington's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Marek.
Marek breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marek tests Ellington's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marek loads up on a big right hand but Ellington slips the punch.
A jab from Marek does it's job there.
Marek throws a right and a left that Ellington avoids nicely.
Ellington tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellington misses with a low kick as Marek jumps back.
Marek throws out a counter right but Ellington avoids it with no problem.
Ellington fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ellington tries to clinch up but Marek circles away and keeps his distance.
Marek throws out a counter right but Ellington avoids it with no problem.
Ellington with a nice cross.
Marek throws a shot from downtown. Ellington moves away and avoids it.
Ellington is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
An inside leg kick from Ellington misses.
Marek blocks a head kick by Ellington.
Marek throws a hook to the side of Ellington's head but Ellington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick misses from Ellington.
Nice defenses there by Ellington.
Marek checks a low kick from Ellington.
Marek sends Ellington crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Marek is motioning to the referee to let Ellington up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 Ellington is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ellington takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oh Ellington is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ellington takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellington rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marek counters with a huge right that knocks Ellington out cold! Marek is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kamil Marek!
Our winner, Kamil Marek, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cody Lake (ranked 1530 p4p, 1656 weight class) and Angus Scott (ranked 207 p4p, 224 weight class). Scott is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Eatin pussy and kickin ass. Angus Scott 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cody Lake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angus Scott!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott defending well as Lake loads up on a big left hand.
Scott looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lake lunges at Scott with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Scott's hand.
Lake gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Scott pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scott. Lake does a little dance to reset his feet.
Angus Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lake lands a jab.
Lake stuns Scott with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lake staying out of range there.
Scott looks to land a left hand but Lake moved out of range nicely.
Lake was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Scott throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lake counters with a nice body shot.
Lake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scott.
Lake drives through and clinches with Scott against the cage.
Lake breaks from the clinch.
Lake with a jab.
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!
Lake is looking to clinch.
Good shot there by Scott.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lake moves out of range of the strikes.
Lake was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lake moves away from the strike by Scott.
A good leg kick by Scott.
Lake ducks under a wild hook from Scott.
Scott ducks under a wild hook from Lake.
Lake seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Some wild striking there from Scott.
Scott throws a looping overhand right but Lake ducks down to avoid it.
Scott swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lake lands with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Scott throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Scott misses.
Lake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scott manages to avoid it.
Lake gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lake lands a nice shot that snaps Scott's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scott looks to throw the jab but Lake is out of range.
Scott thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lake has Scott up against the cage in a clinch.
Lake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scott was well out of range. Poor timing from Lake.
Danga de danga de dang - Scott scores with a four punch combination!
Scott misses with a hook. Lake ducked under it nicely.
Lake digs a good body shot into Scott's ribs.
Lake lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Scott circles away quickly and effectively.
Scott falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scott on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lake misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott throws a lazy right hand but Lake sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lake looks to land a combination. Scott sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lake throws a nice looking combination but Scott bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Scott throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lake misses the body punch
and Scott counters with a big head kick but Lake shrugs it off.
Scott throws a nice looking combination but Lake bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Scott misses the jab.
A big right from Lake misses.
Lake avoids a punch combination nicely.
Scott misses with a double jab
and Lake counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Scott moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scott displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Scott takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lake takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lake throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Scott stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lake scores with a jab.
A big left from Scott misses.
Scott tries to keep at a distance but Lake has taken the fight into the clinch.
Scott's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Scott slips under a jab.
Lake throws a lazy uppercut
and Scott counters with a straight right hand.
Lake throws out a loose jab but Scott uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lake digs a good hook to Scott's body.
Scott throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lake swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Scott ducks right into an uppercut from Lake.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Lake dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Scott throws a low kick but Lake avoids it.
Lake changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Scott misses with a straight left.
Scott throws an off balance right hand
and Scott takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scott can do to turn this around?
Scott works over Lake's head and body with a nice combination.
Scott misses with a left hand
and Lake counters with a straight right hand.
Lake defending well as Scott loads up on a big left hand.
Lake lands with a nice body punch.
Lake clinches up with Scott and pushes him back against the cage.
Lake manages to break the clinch.
Lake sizes up Scott with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scott throws a poor cross that misses
and Lake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scott misses with a looping right.
Scott fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lake manages to avoid it.
Scott throws a right hand that misses
and Lake counters with a series of strikes. Scott will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Scott.
Scott swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lake looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Scott walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lake gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Scott breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Scott throws a sloppy head kick
and Lake counters with a straight right hand.
Scott throws a big shot that misses.
Lake darts in and clinches Scott up against the cage.
Good body shot from Lake.
Scott prevents Lake from breaking the clinch.
Scott is trying to break free.
Scott breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scott throws a lazy right hand but Lake sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lake darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lake on the wrong end of a nice jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Scott.
Cody Lake is winning the standup battle so far.
Lake lands a head shot.
Scott missing with a left hand there. Lake was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lake walks into a jab.
Scott swings widly with a right hand
and Lake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Scott cracks Lake with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Scott with the inside leg kick.
Scott throws out a leg kick but Lake moves out of range and Scott only half commits.
Scott misses with a left hand
and Lake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lake tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Scott manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lake slips under a jab from Scott.
Scott tries to land a leg kick but Lake saw it coming and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott throws a nice inside leg kick.
Scott takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice body punch from Scott.
Scott wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Scott thumps Lake with a low kick.
Lake takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lake throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lake throws a looping overhand right but Scott ducks down to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Scott.
Lake lands with a hook. Scott tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lake moves out of range as Scott strikes.
Lake throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lake looks to land a left hand but Scott moved out of range nicely.
Lake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scott.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lake throws out a powerful jab.
Scott ducks under a wild hook from Lake.
Scott circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lake looks to land a right hand but Scott moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Scott misses the target.
Scott misses with a hook
and Lake counters with a stiff right hand.
Scott misses with an uppercut. Lake saw that one coming.
Lake throws a big counter combination but Scott scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Scott misses with an uppercut
letting Lake counter with a right hand.
Scott with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lake to score with a decent uppercut.
Lake slips under a jab from Scott.
Scott misses with a looping left.
It looked like Lake was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Scott.
Scott has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lake connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Scott throws a leg kick
and Lake counters with a nice uppercut.
Scott swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Lake dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Scott ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lake uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scott.
Scott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lake was well out of range. Poor timing from Scott.
Scott keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lake.
Scott waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lake.
Scott throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lake, as that shot connected.
Jab, jab by Lake - just one landing.
Scott walks into a stiff left hand from Lake.
Lake throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lake misses with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lake, as that shot connected.
Scott takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Scott tries to move into range but Lake moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Scott is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lake slips under a jab.
Lake appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Scott is still on wobbly legs! Can Lake finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lake takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Scott as he connects with a hook.
Scott seems to have recovered his senses.
Lake takes one to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Scott misses its intended target.
Scott darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lake drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lake moves into the clinch.
Lake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lake tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Scott counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Scott circles away from the clinch attempt.
Scott gets tackled into the cage by Lake. Lake maintains the clinch.
Scott looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Scott is trying to break the clinch but Lake has him pressed against the cage.
Angus Scott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lake defending well as Scott loads up on a big left hand.
Lake looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lake connects with a looping right hand.
Scott throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lake counters with a two punch combo.
Lake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Scott misses.
Scott thows a leg kick but Lake checks it
and Lake counters with a series of strikes. Scott will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lake tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Scott manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Scott lands with a cross.
Lake slips under a jab.
Scott pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A quick step to the side and Lake tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scott throws out a loose jab but Lake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lake thuds a left hand into Scott's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lake connects with a crisp jab.
Scott throws a leg kick
and Lake connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some bone on bone action there as Lake checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Scott takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Scott throws a poor cross that misses
and Lake counters with a straight right hand.
Scott misses with a hook
and Lake counters with a straight right hand.
Lake lands a big right hand that sends Scott crashing to the mat! Lake stays standing though and waves Scott back to his feet!
Cody Lake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
and Lake counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Scott! He's just covering up as Lake starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cody Lake!
Cody Lake made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'See! That was to easy! Give me the title shot for the winner of Chimaev vs Ilmarinen because neither of them deserve it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dax Ryan (ranked 2857 p4p, 2216 weight class) and Alexei Sykov (ranked 353 p4p, 286 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dax Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexei Sykov!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sykov tries to pull guard but Ryan holds him up against the cage and eventually Sykov drops back down to his feet.
Ryan misses with some punches.
Ryan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sykov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ryan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sykov is trying to pull guard but Ryan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dax Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Sykov.
Sykov jumps guard and drags Ryan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sykov controls Ryan momentarily but Ryan frees himself.
We've been hearing that Ryan has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Sykov is looking for a triangle but Ryan pushes his legs off easily.
Sykov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Sykov from controlling successfully.
Sykov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ryan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Sykov from controlling successfully.
Sykov looking to pass the guard.
Ryan wants to sweep but no luck.
Sykov wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
Ryan looking for a sweep. Not yet Ryan, not yet.
Ryan is working hard here to advance position.
Ryan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sykov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sykov trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom.
Ryan looking for a sweep. Not yet Ryan, not yet.
Sykov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sykov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sykov wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
Ryan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sykov is one step ahead there.
Ryan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sykov looking to pass the guard.
Ryan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sykov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sykov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ryan.
Sykov is pulling down on Ryan's head. It's preventing any offense from Ryan, at least for the moment.
Ryan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ryan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sykov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ryan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ryan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sykov's head.
Sykov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sykov working for a triangle but Ryan defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sykov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ryan postures up in Sykov's guard and throws a big left but Sykov blocks it.
Ryan postures up and lands a big shot to Sykov's brow.
Sykov has his foot on Ryan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ryan works his way back into a safe position though.
Sykov wants to sweep here but Ryan controlling him for the moment.
Ryan is fighting to break Sykov's control of his arms but Sykov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ryan postures up in Sykov's guard and throws a big left but Sykov blocks it.
Sykov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dax Ryan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ryan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sykov is trying to control the position but Ryan postures up.
Ryan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sykov trying to keep a closed guard but Ryan is proving a slippery customer.
Ryan wants to control from the top but Sykov keeps moving.
Sykov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ryan stands and steps away. Sykov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan moves into the clinch.
Sykov is trying to pull guard but Ryan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ryan fails to land.
Ryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sykov prevents a body shot from Ryan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sykov manages to pull guard.
Ryan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ryan distracts Sykov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sykov working a defensive guard here.
Sykov looking for a sweep. Not yet Sykov, not yet.
Ryan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ryan works over Sykov with some ground and pound from guard.
Sykov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sykov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ryan defends well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ryan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sykov is trying to control the position but Ryan postures up.
Ryan throws an elbow that misses. Sykov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ryan's guard. Nice move by Sykov!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Sykov from controlling successfully.
Sykov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ryan is pulling down on Sykov's head to control his posture.
Sykov postures up in Ryan's guard and throws a big left but Ryan blocks it.
Ryan is adopting a defensive guard.
Dax Ryan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sykov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan wants to sweep but no luck.
Sykov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Sykov from controlling successfully.
Ryan controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sykov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ryan avoids it really well and circles away.
Sykov clinches.
Sykov tries to pull guard but Ryan holds him up against the cage and eventually Sykov drops back down to his feet.
Dax Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Sykov.
Sykov takes a shot to the head.
Sykov looking for a takedown.
Sykov jumps guard and drags Ryan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is working Sykov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ryan throwing strikes from guard but Sykov blocks nicely.
Sykov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ryan scoring with some ground and pound.
Sykov keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
Ryan postures up in Sykov's guard and throws a big left but Sykov blocks it.
Ryan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryan postures up in Sykov's guard and throws a big left but Sykov blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dax Ryan dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sykov.
Ryan darts in and clinches Sykov up against the cage.
Sykov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ryan just stands there and leans against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Sykov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sykov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dax Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Sykov.
Sykov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ryan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sykov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ryan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan gets through Sykov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ryan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ryan has picked Sykov up - he's going for a ride! Ryan dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Sykov wants to control but Ryan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ryan works his foot free and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Sykov wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Ryan celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dax Ryan!
The defeated Alexei Sykov had this to say: 'Shit happens…eh '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Akahoshi Hisashi (ranked 1478 p4p, 1958 weight class) and Albert Hofmann (ranked 195 p4p, 254 weight class). Hisashi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Feng Shui. Hofmann has chosen Primer 55 - Dose as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Albert Hofmann 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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akahoshi Hisashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Albert Hofmann!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hisashi wants to clinch.
Hisashi wants to clinch.
And Hofmann tries to counter it with a takedown but Hisashi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hisashi is looking to clinch.
Hisashi clinches.
Hofmann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hisashi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hofmann moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hisashi rushes Hofmann and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hofmann scores with a shoulder strike.
Hofmann struggles to land a body shot inside as Hisashi controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Hisashi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hofmann gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hisashi manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Hisashi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hisashi moves in looking to clinch but Hofmann pushes him off.
Hofmann misses with a wild body shot.
Hofmann decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
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!
Hisashi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hisashi is not content to let Hofmann control the position.
Hofmann scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hofmann content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hofmann looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hisashi pushes Hofmann off looking to stand but Hofmann dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hofmann connects with a nice short shot to Hisashi's temple.
Hofmann not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hisashi wants to get back to his feet.
Hofmann is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hisashi defends it well.
Hisashi tries to kick Hofmann off but Hofmann keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hisashi taking some punishment here, with Hofmann in his half guard.
Hisashi manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hofmann keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Hofmann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hisashi looking to throw knees to the head but Hofmann is blocking nicely.
Hofmann pulls guard successfully.
Hisashi preventing the sweep.
Hisashi decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hofmann, up you get!
Hisashi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hisashi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hofmann shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hisashi as he jumps to the side.
Hisashi moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hisashi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hofmann.
Hofmann misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Hofmann.
Hofmann is looking to break free of the clinch but Hisashi has double underhooks.
A short right from Hisashi.
Hisashi blocks a body shot from Hofmann.
Hisashi is trying to stall.
Hisashi gets underhooks to prevent Hofmann's takedown attempt.
Hofmann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hofmann lands with an overhand left.
Hisashi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hofmann. Hofmann circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Akahoshi Hisashi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hofmann takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hisashi throws a looping overhand right but Hofmann ducks down to avoid it.
Hofmann shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hofmann is looking for a kimura here.
Hisashi looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albert Hofmann has got the better of the ground game so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hofmann working Hisashi over with strikes.
Hofmann lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hofmann moves nicely into side control.
Hisashi tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Hisashi wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hofmann lands strikes to the head.
Hisashi is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Hisashi is taking damage to the body and head.
Hisashi is trying to stand back up.
Hisashi is trapped and Hofmann is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Hofmann has Hisashi flattened out and is raining down punches.
Hofmann tries to keep control of the position but Hisashi is staying busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hisashi trying to get back to his feet but Hofmann is in full control for now.
Hofmann cracks Hisashi with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Hisashi from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Hofmann has Hisashi flattened out and is raining down punches.
Hofmann punches Hisashi on the ear.
Hisashi is rocked!
Hisashi is trying to stand back up.
Oh Hisashi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hisashi seems to have got his legs back now.
Hisashi has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Hofmann is looking for the choke from the back position but Hisashi is controlling his hands well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hofmann somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
The referee is taking a good look at Hisashi as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Hofmann!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hofmann controlling the positon.
Hisashi is trying to stand back up.
Hofmann lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hofmann lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Hofmann lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Hofmann.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Hofmann 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hisashi rushes Hofmann and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hisashi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hofmann's efforts to push away.
Hofmann lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hofmann has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hisashi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hofmann misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hofmann tries to break free but Hisashi pushes him back against the cage.
Hisashi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hofmann breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hofmann misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hisashi misses with a hook. Hofmann ducked under it nicely.
Hisashi misses with a head kick.
Hofmann throws a hook but Hisashi avoids it easily.
Hofmann circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Hisashi.
Hisashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hofmann.
Hisashi is looking to counter punch.
Hofmann shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hofmann throwing strikes from guard but Hisashi blocks nicely.
Hisashi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hisashi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hofmann throws a strike but Hisashi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hisashi preventing the sweep.
Hisashi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hisashi stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hofmann needs to keep his hands up - Hisashi had a free shot at his head there.
Hofmann takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hisashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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!
Hisashi lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Albert Hofmann has been cut.
Hisashi is looking to clinch.
Hisashi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hofmann lands a body punch.
Hisashi prevents the takedown attempt.
Hofmann tries to work over Hisashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hofmann breaks from the clinch.
Hisashi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hisashi manages to break the clinch.
Hisashi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hofmann manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hisashi is looking to clinch but Hofmann is avoiding it.
Hofmann swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hofmann drops his hands momentarily and Hisashi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hofmann lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hisashi missing with a left hand there. Hofmann was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice side step and Hofmann releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hisashi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hofmann, pushing him back against the cage.
Hofmann wants a takedown but no success here.
Hisashi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hofmann up against the cage.
Hofmann looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Akahoshi Hisashi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hisashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hofmann swings wildly with an uppercut but Hisashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hisashi.
Hisashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Hofmann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hofmann decides to pull guard.
Hisashi gets to his feet - Hofmann follows without any prompting.
Hisashi misses with a two punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hisashi doesn't manage to clinch there - Hofmann circles away.
Hofmann tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hisashi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hofmann blocks a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akahoshi Hisashi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hisashi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan (ranked 821 p4p, 963 weight class) and Roberto Karokaro (ranked 106 p4p, 128 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Roberto Karokaro!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karokaro avoids the head kick by Aztlan.
Aztlan misses with the body kick
and Karokaro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aztlan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aztlan blocks a head kick by Karokaro.
Karokaro's corner calls for a 1-2. Karokaro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Aztlan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karokaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Aztlan.
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aztlan clinches up against the cage.
Aztlan throws a punch but it's blocked by Karokaro.
Aztlan swings wildly with an uppercut but Karokaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aztlan misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karokaro breaks from the clinch.
Aztlan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Karokaro in his tracks.
Karokaro catches Aztlan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Karokaro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Aztlans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aztlan lands with an uppercut that bounces Karokaro off the cage and back into range.
Aztlan is looking to land body kicks.
A jab from Aztlan finds it's way through Karokaro's defenses.
Karokaro loads up on a big right hand but Aztlan slips the punch.
Aztlan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Karokaro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Aztlan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Aztlan with a jab.
Karokaro is rocked!
Aztlan tries to clinch but Karokaro is having none of it.
Karokaro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Aztlan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Karokaro scrambles back to his feet.
Karokaro is still on wobbly legs! Can Aztlan finish him?
Karokaro staying out of range there.
Karokaro throws out a counter right but Aztlan avoids it with no problem.
Karokaro seems to have recovered his senses.
Karokaro connects with a body shot that sends Aztlan's belly button to the back.
Karokaro staying out of range there.
Aztlan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karokaro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aztlan.
Aztlan pushes Karokaro away with a front kick.
Karokaro ducks under a wild hook from Aztlan.
Aztlan throws an overhand right that lands on Karokaro's shoulder, as Karokaro tries to avoid the shot.
Karokaro throws a body shot but no joy.
Aztlan misses with a body shot.
Aztlan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karokaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Aztlan.
Aztlan cracks Karokaro with a good jab.
Aztlan throws a big shot that misses.
Aztlan lands with a good body shot.
Karokaro moves away from the strike by Aztlan.
Karokaro lands the left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aztlan checks a low kick from Karokaro.
Aztlan cracks a nice hook into Karokaro's ribs.
Karokaro thuds his right hand into Aztlan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Karokaro has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Aztlan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karokaro.
Aztlan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Karokaro counters with a nice body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aztlan. Karokaro does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Karokaro misses.
Aztlan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Karokaro moves out of range of the strikes.
As Aztlan backs off Karokaro throws a huge counter combo but Aztlan manages to avoid it all.
Karokaro ducks under a wild hook from Aztlan.
Karokaro throws out a counter right but Aztlan avoids it with no problem.
Aztlan tries to land a body kick
and Karokaro counters with a left and a right that stings Aztlan.
Karokaro lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Aztlan backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aztlan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karokaro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Karokaro moves out of range of the body kick from Aztlan.
Aztlan throws a sloppy body shot
and Karokaro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Aztlan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Karokaro, pushing him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Aztlan.
Aztlan throws a punch but it's blocked by Karokaro.
Come on Aztlan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Karokaro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Aztlan fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karokaro.
Karokaro is trying to break free.
Still in the clinch, Aztlan scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Karokaro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Aztlan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aztlan lands a jab to the nose.
Karokaro slips under a jab.
Aztlan misses with a left hand
and Karokaro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aztlan swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Karokaro counter with a right hand.
Aztlan throws a head kick that misses
and Karokaro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aztlan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Aztlan with a jab.
Aztlan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Karokaro flicks out a counter leg kick but Aztlan steps away.
Karokaro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Aztlan ducks under a wild hook from Karokaro.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aztlan fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aztlan checks a leg kick nicely.
Aztlan misses with a hook
and Karokaro counters with a straight right hand.
Karokaro misses with a wild combination.
A quick step to the side and Aztlan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karokaro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aztlan delivers a nice body kick.
Aztlan lands with a hook. Karokaro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Karokaro swinging wildly here.
Aztlan throwing a counter right hand but Karokaro manages to avoid it.
Aztlan lands with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karokaro moves forwards but Aztlan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Aztlan misses with a right hand
and Karokaro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karokaro misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aztlan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A left lands for Aztlan.
Aztlan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Karokaro.
Karokaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aztlan.
Karokaro throws out a counter right but Aztlan avoids it with no problem.
Karokaro digs a good hook to Aztlan's body.
Aztlan misses with a shot to the body
and Karokaro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aztlan clinches with his opponent.
Aztlan lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aztlan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aztlan struggles to land a body shot inside as Karokaro controls his hands.
Aztlan misses with a punch to the body.
Karokaro breaks the clinch.
Aztlan misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Aztlan misses its intended target.
Aztlan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Karokaro checks a leg kick.
Karokaro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Karokaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Aztlan is just out of range.
Aztlan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karokaro throws out a counter right but Aztlan avoids it with no problem.
Karokaro circles away from the clinch attempt
and Karokaro counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aztlan thumps Karokaro with a low kick.
Aztlan misses with an uppercut
and Karokaro counters with a straight right hand.
A solid body kick from Aztlan.
Karokaro lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aztlan misses with a right hand
and Karokaro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aztlan works Karokaro's body with a nice hook.
Karokaro thuds a left hand into Aztlan's body.
Aztlan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karokaro can do to turn this around?
Karokaro missing with a left hand there. Aztlan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aztlan misses the shot to the body.
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan is winning the standup battle so far.
Aztlan throws a head kick that misses
and Aztlan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Aztlan connects with a high kick.
Karokaro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Aztlan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Karokaro scrambles back to his feet.
Aztlan misses with a shot to the body
and Karokaro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aztlan motions for Karokaro to come forward. Aztlan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Aztlan lands a lovely overhand right.
Karokaro ducks under a wild hook from Aztlan.
Karokaro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Aztlan throws an off balance right hand
and Karokaro counters with a stiff right hand.
Karokaro throws a leg kick but Aztlan sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aztlan slips a straight right by Karokaro.
Aztlan misses with a body shot.
Aztlan keeps Karokaro at a distance using the push kick.
Aztlan lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karokaro avoids the head kick by Aztlan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aztlan. Karokaro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karokaro lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Aztlan thuds his shin into the meat of Karokaro's side.
Aztlan cracks a nice hook into Karokaro's ribs.
Aztlan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karokaro ducks right into an uppercut from Aztlan.
Karokaro swings away with a body shot that misses
and Aztlan counters with a stiff right hand.
Aztlan misses with a hook
and Karokaro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Karokaro defending well as Aztlan loads up on a big left hand.
Karokaro feints a counter leg kick.
Aztlan scores with a jab to the head.
Karokaro checks a low kick from Aztlan.
Aztlan backing away here, and Karokaro unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aztlan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aztlan throws a nice looking combination but Karokaro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aztlan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Aztlan misses with an uppercut. Karokaro saw that one coming.
It seemed like Karokaro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aztlan throws a wild body kick that Karokaro sees coming a mile off.
Karokaro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Karokaro fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Aztlan is out of range.
Aztlan gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Karokaro to counter with a crisp jab.
Aztlan gets a clinch.
Karokaro has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Aztlan.
Karokaro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aztlan knocks Karokaro to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Karokaro being controlled for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karokaro wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Aztlan remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karokaro wants to get back to his feet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
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.
Karokaro wants to get back to his feet but Aztlan is dominant here and he's now got Karokaro's back!
Aztlan is riding his opponent, not letting Karokaro buck him off.
Karokaro is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Karokaro crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Aztlan - the referee stops the clock and Karokaro gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Aztlan. Karokaro manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Karokaro looks to land a combination but Aztlan avoids it well.
Karokaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aztlan.
Karokaro looks to land a right hand but Aztlan moved out of range.
Aztlan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Karokaro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Aztlan throws an off balance right hand
enabling Karokaro to counter with a crisp jab.
Aztlan scores with a jab. Karokaro acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aztlan scores with a nice right hand.
Karokaro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aztlan connects with a solid leg kick.
Aztlan throws a right hand that misses
and Karokaro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aztlan avoids the head kick by Karokaro.
Jab by Aztlan.
Karokaro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aztlan throws out the jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Karokaro - that will leave a mark!
Aztlan lands the left hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Karokaro crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Aztlan - the referee stops the clock and Karokaro gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Aztlan. Karokaro manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Aztlan gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Karokaro counters with a stiff right hand.
Aztlan ducks under a wild hook from Karokaro.
Karokaro on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Karokaro is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Aztlan thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aztlan misses with a lunging right hand
and Karokaro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aztlan thinking.
Aztlan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Karokaro's sensitive parts.
Aztlan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Karokaro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aztlan thuds his right hand into Karokaro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Aztlan takes a swing at Karokaro's ribcage but misses.
Aztlan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karokaro scores with a jab to the jaw.
Aztlan lands a right hook to the body.
Aztlan cracks Karokaro with a good jab.
Karokaro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Karokaro keeps the fight on the outside.
Karokaro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aztlan throws a hook but Karokaro avoids it easily.
Aztlan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Aztlan misses with a leg kick
and Karokaro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Karokaro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Aztlan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Aztlan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Karokaro counters with a nice uppercut.
Karokaro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Aztlan clinches with his opponent.
Aztlan tries to throw a body punch but Karokaro avoids it by throwing Aztlan back against the cage.
Aztlan has Karokaro pressed against the cage, preventing Karokaro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Aztlan misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aztlan struggles to land a body shot inside as Karokaro controls his hands.
Karokaro is trying to break the clinch but Aztlan is controlling him.
Karokaro is trying to force a seperation but Aztlan has the dominant position.
Karokaro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aztlan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Aztlan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karokaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Aztlan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karokaro blocks a head kick by Aztlan.
Karokaro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aztlan tries to clinch
and Aztlan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aztlan connects with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Aztlan.
Aztlan misses with a low kick.
Aztlan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Karokaro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan had his way with Roberto Karokaro in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Aztlan scores with a shot to the body.
Karokaro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karokaro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aztlan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aztlan misses with a lunging right hand
and Karokaro counters with a stiff right hand.
Aztlan misses with a hook to the body
and Karokaro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aztlan takes a swing at Karokaro's ribcage but misses.
Good exchange - Aztlan coming out on top.
Aztlan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aztlan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Karokaro's head.
Karokaro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karokaro! But no joy.
Karokaro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aztlan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aztlan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Karokaro's sensitive parts.
Karokaro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Aztlan throws a body punch but Karokaro moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aztlan, as that shot connected.
Karokaro misses with an uppercut. Aztlan saw that one coming.
Aztlan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Karokaro.
Karokaro looks to throw the jab but Aztlan is out of range.
Karokaro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Aztlan throws out a loose jab but Karokaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karokaro steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Aztlan. That one must have hurt.
Aztlan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karokaro avoids the body shot from Aztlan.
Nice uppercut lands for Aztlan. That snapped Karokaro's head back.
Aztlan misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aztlan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Karokaro lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Karokaro throws a head kick but Aztlan moves out of range.
Aztlan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Aztlan cracks Karokaro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Aztlan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Karokaro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Aztlan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Aztlan. That snapped Karokaro's head back.
Aztlan wants to slow Karokaro down by chopping away at his legs.
Karokaro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aztlan swings widly with a right hand
letting Karokaro counter with a right hand.
Aztlan clinches with his opponent.
Aztlan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aztlan struggles to land a body shot inside as Karokaro controls his hands.
Aztlan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Karokaro backwards.
Aztlan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Karokaro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aztlan.
Karokaro can't break the clinch.
Karokaro blocking some punches.
Aztlan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karokaro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karokaro.
Roberto Karokaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aztlan struggles to land a body shot inside as Karokaro controls his hands.
Aztlan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aztlan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aztlan slows down the pace here.
Karokaro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Karokaro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aztlan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aztlan digs a good body shot into Karokaro's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karokaro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Aztlan throws a body kick that misses.
Karokaro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Aztlan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 50:45
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan!
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan 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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