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HFC 59:Inhanamoto vs Mferi PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Mkenn (ranked 24093 p4p, 23839 weight class) and Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa (ranked 244 p4p, 237 weight class). Justin Mkenn 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Justin Mkenn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Silva Barbosa throws a right and a left that Mkenn avoids nicely.
Mkenn looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Mkenn dodges the punch combination from Da Silva Barbosa.
Mkenn throws a head kick that misses.
No joy there for Da Silva Barbosa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Da Silva Barbosa swinging wildly here.
Da Silva Barbosa throws a series of punches but Mkenn moves out of range.
Mkenn attempts a counter takedown but Da Silva Barbosa avoids it well and moves away.
Da Silva Barbosa throws a nice looking combination but Mkenn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Da Silva Barbosa misses with the combination.
Mkenn rushes Da Silva Barbosa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to break the clinch but Mkenn is controlling him.
Da Silva Barbosa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Da Silva Barbosa is looking to break free of the clinch but Mkenn has double underhooks.
Da Silva Barbosa tries to break free but Mkenn pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mkenn prevents Da Silva Barbosa from breaking the clinch.
Mkenn has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Da Silva Barbosa uses from the top position.
Mkenn is working an open guard so Da Silva Barbosa takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mkenn throws a hook but Da Silva Barbosa blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Mkenn.
Mkenn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Da Silva Barbosa throws a series of punches but Mkenn avoids them all with ease.
Da Silva Barbosa misses with a few strikes there.
Mkenn attempts a counter takedown but Da Silva Barbosa avoids it well and moves away.
Mkenn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Da Silva Barbosa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Da Silva Barbosa fails to land with a series of punches.
Da Silva Barbosa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mkenn.
Mkenn closes the distance and clinches.
Knees to the body from Mkenn.
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to push Mkenn away but Mkenn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Da Silva Barbosa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mkenn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Da Silva Barbosa's efforts to push away.
Da Silva Barbosa tries to break the clinch but Mkenn is controlling the position.
Mkenn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to force a seperation but Mkenn has the dominant position.
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to break the clinch but Mkenn has him pressed against the cage.
Da Silva Barbosa takes an elbow to the forehead.
 It looks like Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mkenn keeps control of Da Silva Barbosa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Come on Mkenn - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mkenn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Da Silva Barbosa misses with a double jab.
Mkenn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mkenn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Da Silva Barbosa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mkenn.
We've been informed that Da Silva Barbosa has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Da Silva Barbosa misses with the combination.
Da Silva Barbosa displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mkenn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Da Silva Barbosa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mkenn's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mkenn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mkenn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Da Silva Barbosa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Da Silva Barbosa tries to break the clinch but Mkenn is controlling the position.
Da Silva Barbosa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Da Silva Barbosa takes an elbow to the forehead.
That has opened up Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa's cut even more.
Mkenn jumps guard and drags Da Silva Barbosa to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Silva Barbosa stands up from guard. Let's bang!
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 Justin Mkenn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A punch combination from Da Silva Barbosa misses.
Mkenn clinches up with Da Silva Barbosa and pushes him back against the cage.
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to break the clinch but Mkenn is controlling him.
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to break free.
Da Silva Barbosa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mkenn has Da Silva Barbosa pressed against the cage, preventing Da Silva Barbosa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Da Silva Barbosa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mkenn decides to pull guard.
Da Silva Barbosa gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Da Silva Barbosa scores with a three punch combo!
Da Silva Barbosa gets tackled into the cage by Mkenn. Mkenn maintains the clinch.
Mkenn prevents Da Silva Barbosa from breaking the clinch.
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mkenn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Da Silva Barbosa's efforts to push away.
Da Silva Barbosa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Da Silva Barbosa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mkenn lands an elbow just above Da Silva Barbosa 's eye.
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to break free.
Da Silva Barbosa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Da Silva Barbosa takes an elbow to the temple.
Mkenn goes for a takedown attempt but Da Silva Barbosa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A solid body kick from Mkenn.
The fighters circle momentarily. Da Silva Barbosa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva Barbosa dodges the punch combination from Mkenn.
We've been told by Mkenn's head coaches at Deathsquad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Da Silva Barbosa looks to land a left hand but Mkenn moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Da Silva Barbosa misses the target.
Mkenn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A head kick misses from Mkenn.
Da Silva Barbosa misses with a straight left.
Da Silva Barbosa throws a right hand that Mkenn ducks under and follows up with a left that Mkenn also avoids with ease.
Mkenn slips under a jab.
Da Silva Barbosa dodges the punch combination from Mkenn.
Da Silva Barbosa scores with a one two! Mkenn had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A combination from Da Silva Barbosa does no damage.
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!
Mkenn rushes Da Silva Barbosa and presses him up against the cage.
Mkenn leaning against his opponent.
Da Silva Barbosa working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva Barbosa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Da Silva Barbosa is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Da Silva Barbosa has had enough of the clinch but Mkenn keeps him there for the moment.
Da Silva Barbosa wants to get back to striking at distance but Mkenn won't allow it.
Mkenn lands an elbow that stopped Da Silva Barbosa in his tracks for a moment.
The cut above Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mkenn pulls guard successfully.
Mkenn wants to sweep here but Da Silva Barbosa controlling him for the moment.
Mkenn looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mkenn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Da Silva Barbosa is controlling him.
Mkenn working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Da Silva Barbosa stands and steps away. Mkenn gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
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 Justin Mkenn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Da Silva Barbosa swinging wildly here.
Mkenn rushes Da Silva Barbosa and presses him up against the cage.
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to break the clinch but Mkenn has him pressed against the cage.
Da Silva Barbosa working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Da Silva Barbosa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mkenn prevents Da Silva Barbosa from breaking the clinch.
Da Silva Barbosa can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Da Silva Barbosa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mkenn keeps control of Da Silva Barbosa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mkenn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Da Silva Barbosa's efforts to push away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mkenn has Da Silva Barbosa pressed against the cage, preventing Da Silva Barbosa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to push Mkenn away but Mkenn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Da Silva Barbosa tries to break free but Mkenn pushes him back against the cage.
Da Silva Barbosa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nice elbow from Mkenn.
Da Silva Barbosa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Da Silva Barbosa can't break the clinch.
Justin Mkenn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mkenn has Da Silva Barbosa pressed against the cage, preventing Da Silva Barbosa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Da Silva Barbosa tries to break free but Mkenn pushes him back against the cage.
Da Silva Barbosa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mkenn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Da Silva Barbosa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mkenn throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Da Silva Barbosa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva Barbosa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mkenn throws a series of punches but Da Silva Barbosa avoids them all with ease.
Mkenn drives through and clinches with Da Silva Barbosa against the cage.
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to break the clinch but Mkenn has him pressed against the cage.
Da Silva Barbosa tries to break the clinch but Mkenn is controlling the position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Da Silva Barbosa tries to circle away but Mkenn has him pinned against the cage.
Mkenn pulls guard successfully.
Da Silva Barbosa stands and steps away. Mkenn gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Da Silva Barbosa.
Da Silva Barbosa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mkenn.
Mkenn tests Da Silva Barbosa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Da Silva Barbosa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Justin Mkenn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mkenn scores with the left hand. Da Silva Barbosa knows he should have avoided that one.
Mkenn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mkenn misses with a head kick.
Mkenn throws a nice looking combination but Da Silva Barbosa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mkenn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Da Silva Barbosa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mkenn tries to counter with a takedown but Da Silva Barbosa is quick to defend against it.
Da Silva Barbosa scores with a one two! Mkenn had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mkenn misses with the combination.
Mkenn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Da Silva Barbosa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Da Silva Barbosa does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mkenn throws a head kick that Da Silva Barbosa semi-blocks.
Da Silva Barbosa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mkenn decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Da Silva Barbosa's guard.
Da Silva Barbosa has his feet on Mkenn's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Da Silva Barbosa swinging wildly here.
Mkenn with a nice calf kick.
Mkenn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Da Silva Barbosa.
Mkenn has Da Silva Barbosa up against the cage in a clinch.
Da Silva Barbosa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mkenn jumps guard and drags Da Silva Barbosa to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Da Silva Barbosa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Da Silva Barbosa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Mkenn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mkenn, 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Justin Mkenn!
Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry God, your son is failed to became a fighter'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Watson (ranked 3213 p4p, 4636 weight class) and Salim Jihadov (ranked 480 p4p, 597 weight class). Jake Watson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Watson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Salim Jihadov!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jihadov ducks right into an uppercut from Watson.
Watson works Jihadov's body with a nice hook.
Jihadov's coach down at Trials Of Fortitude was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jihadov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jihadov throws a one two combo.
A jab from Watson misses.
A slow jab from Watson misses its intended target.
As Watson backs off Jihadov throws a huge counter combo but Watson manages to avoid it all.
Jihadov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jihadov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jihadov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Watson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jihadov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jihadov misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jihadov loads up on a big right hand but Watson slips the punch.
Jihadov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Watson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Jihadov! Watson lets Jihadov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Jihadov is rocked!
Watson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jihadov.
Jihadov looks up at the clock. Bad move! Watson lands a right hand from hell, dropping Jihadov. Watson pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Watson!
A victorious Jake Watson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mer Lo (ranked 3796 p4p, 5153 weight class) and Chris Wilson (ranked 225 p4p, 273 weight class). Wilson has chosen The Final Countdown as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mer Lo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wilson.
Wilson tries to keep at a distance but Lo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lo breaks the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lo.
Wilson is rocked!
Wilson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wilson is still on wobbly legs! Can Lo finish him?
Wilson has his takedown stuffed
and Lo counters with a stiff right hand.
Wilson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lo defends well and Wilson ends up having to push Lo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Lo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wilson.
Mer Lo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Wilson.
Lo catches Wilson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lo throws an overhand right that drops Wilson like a sack of potatoes! Lo dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mer Lo!
Mer Lo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donny Solade (ranked 3296 p4p, 5944 weight class) and Yargon Juuj (ranked 379 p4p, 542 weight class). Yargon Juuj will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Donny Solade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yargon Juuj!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juuj misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Juuj, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Juuj throws a right and a left that both miss.
Juuj stuffs the takedown.
Juuj looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Solade shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Juuj as he jumps to the side.
Juuj tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Solade fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donny Solade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Solade fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Juuj avoids it really well and circles away.
Solade looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Juuj is fending him off so far but Solade persists. Nope, Juuj circles away and we're back to standing.
Solade takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Solade is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juuj swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Juuj drops Solade with a beautiful combination! Solade stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Juuj is looking for the KO!
 Solade is rocked!
 It looks like Donny Solade has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Solade takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Juuj goes for a small jab and connects. Now Juuj goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Solade stumbles back but Juuj runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Solade to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Solade will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yargon Juuj!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Boy (ranked 2990 p4p, 2885 weight class) and Ville Valo (ranked 159 p4p, 150 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Big Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ville Valo!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Ivan Kurochkin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Ville Valo has been cut.
Valo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boy.
Boy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Valo.
Valo moves out of range of the strikes.
Valo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boy. Valo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Valo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boy.
Valo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Boy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Boy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Valo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Valo's head backwards.
Boy missing with a left hand there. Valo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Valo throws a fast counter high kick but Boy manages to duck under it in time.
Boy misses with a right hand
and Valo counters with a left and a right that hurts Boy! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Valo jumps into full mount!
Boy is working to get back to half guard.
Valo with the ground and pound from mount.
Boy is rocked!
It looks like Big Boy has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valo landing strikes from the mount.
Oh Boy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boy seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boy slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Valo is just content to waste time from the top position. Boy takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Boy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Valo is aware though and is defending well.
Boy has Valo pulled in close to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Boy is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boy works over Valo with some ground and pound from guard.
Boy wants to get up but he can't break Valo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Valo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boy defends it easily.
Boy throws a big elbow that misses.
Boy wants to pass the guard but Valo is keeping the position.
Boy advances to half guard.
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.
Boy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Valo tries to roll over but Boy keeps him under control.
Valo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Boy passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Valo!
Boy punishing his opponent with strikes.
Boy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Big Boy dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Boy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valo.
Valo ducks under a wild hook from Boy.
Boy lands a nice shot to the body.
Boy clinches with his opponent.
Boy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valo can do to turn this around?
Boy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valo's elbow.
A short uppercut from Boy.
Boy trying to land knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy lands a left hand.
A short right from Boy.
Boy digs a right hand into Valo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Valo's gas tank.
Boy lands a nice uppercut.
Boy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Boy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Valo is rocked!
Boy lands a big right hand that drops Valo! The killer instinct kicks in and Boy finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Boy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Boy!
Big Boy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Ville Valo was interviewed post fight and said 'Sleep with both your eyes open. '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Jake (ranked 2910 p4p, 1195 weight class) and Kimo Apolo (ranked 351 p4p, 161 weight class). Kimo Apolo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Paul Jake's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Jake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kimo Apolo!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jake tries to clinch
and Apolo counters with a straight right hand.
Paul Jake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jake tries to clinch up.
Apolo connects with a body shot.
Apolo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jake moves to clinch but Apolo breaks away
and Apolo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jake tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Apolo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jake is breathing heavily.
Apolo tests Jake's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jake walks into a jab.
Jake is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Apolo ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Jake clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kimo Apolo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fernand Legrand (ranked 2229 p4p, 2383 weight class) and Fabio Gurgel (ranked 347 p4p, 368 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fernand Legrand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabio Gurgel!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legrand defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gurgel.
Legrand is looking for a counter combo.
Gurgel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Legrand pinned against the cage. Legrand gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It looked like Legrand was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Legrand slips under a jab.
Fabio Gurgel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gurgel throws an overhand right that lands on Legrand's shoulder, as Legrand tries to avoid the shot.
Legrand quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Legrand throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've been hearing reports that Legrand has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Legrand misses with a low kick.
Gurgel tries for a takedown but Legrand sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fernand Legrand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabio Gurgel.
Legrand clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gurgel gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Legrand tries to get to full guard but Gurgel has control of the leg.
Legrand looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Legrand looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gurgel frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Legrand is looking to get to half guard.
Gurgel content just to control the position here.
Legrand gets back to half guard.
Gurgel trying to mount his opponent but Legrand defends it.
Legrand wants to get back to full guard.
Gurgel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Legrand does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Legrand gets back to full guard.
Legrand wants to sweep here but Gurgel controlling him for the moment.
Legrand is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gurgel is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legrand is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gurgel is aware though and is defending well.
Legrand not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gurgel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Legrand keeping moving, preventing Gurgel from controlling successfully.
Gurgel won't allow Legrand to sweep him here.
Gurgel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gurgel is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gurgel stands and throws Legrand's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Legrand is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gurgel off and has taken his back!
Legrand tightening his grip on Gurgel, looking for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legrand is trying to stick to Gurgel's back but Gurgel is turning into Legrand. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Legrand's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gurgel.
Gurgel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Legrand swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Legrand is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gurgel is stalling in the full guard.
Legrand looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gurgel is one step ahead there.
Legrand lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Gurgel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Legrand is aware though and is defending well.
Gurgel pushes a forearm under Legrand's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Legrand is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fabio Gurgel!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Matt Seal (ranked 2180 p4p, 1581 weight class) and Patrice Devereaux (ranked 145 p4p, 114 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Seal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Patrice Devereaux!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seal thuds a left hand into Devereaux's body.
Devereaux tries to clinch up but Seal circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice defenses there by Devereaux.
Devereaux tries to counter with a clinch but Seal shakes him off and moves away.
Devereaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Seal connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Devereaux's hands.
Seal throws a hook to the side of Devereaux's head but Devereaux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Seal tests Devereaux's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Devereaux tries to clinch there but Seal circles away.
A slow jab from Seal misses its intended target.
Devereaux is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Seal definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Devereaux doesn't manage to clinch there - Seal circles away.
Seal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Devereaux.
Seal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Seal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Seal connects with a body shot that sends Devereaux's belly button to the back.
Devereaux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Seal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seal scores with a crisp jab that stopped Devereaux in his tracks.
Devereaux avoids the body shot from Seal.
A swing and a miss from Seal.
Seal lands with a shot to the body.
Devereaux takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Devereaux's coach down at Gumburcules Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Devereaux's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Devereaux will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Matt Seal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seal throws an overhand right that lands on Devereaux's shoulder, as Devereaux tries to avoid the shot.
Devereaux on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Devereaux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Seal.
Devereaux is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Devereaux on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Devereaux tries to clinch up but Seal circles away and keeps his distance.
Seal lands a nice shot that snaps Devereaux's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A cross from Seal lands.
Seal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Devereaux wants to counter the offense by Seal and move into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seal misses the shot to the body.
Seal digs a good body shot into Devereaux's ribs.
Devereaux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Seal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Devereaux gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Devereaux tries to pull guard but Seal won't allow it.
Matt Seal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrice Devereaux.
Devereaux jumps guard and drags Seal to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Seal being controlled here momentarily.
Seal wants to control from the top but Devereaux keeps moving.
Seal is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Seal drops back, looking for a kneebar! Devereaux looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Devereaux looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Devereaux!
Devereaux wants to control but Seal is keeping him busy.
Seal tries to bench press Devereaux off him but Devereaux keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devereaux tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Devereaux has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Seal is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Devereaux off and has taken his back!
Seal is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Devereaux has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Seal is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Devereaux has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Devereaux trying to control the hands but Seal breaks the grip.
Seal is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Devereaux defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Devereaux tries to break free.
Seal looking to break Devereaux's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Devereaux remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Seal will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seal is not going to allow Devereaux to sit and survive in this position.
Seal is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Devereaux has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Seal is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Devereaux has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Seal not allowing Devereaux to control his hands.
Devereaux prevents Seal from getting a body triangle.
Seal looking for the choke but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Seal dominated 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.
Devereaux wants to clinch up but Seal keeps it at a distance.
Devereaux tries to clinch but Seal moves out of range.
Devereaux wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Devereaux looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Devereaux takes one to the side of the head.
Devereaux clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Devereaux tries to pull guard but Seal holds him up against the cage and eventually Devereaux drops back down to his feet.
Devereaux fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Devereaux is trying to pull guard but Seal has him pressed against the cage.
Matt Seal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrice Devereaux.
Devereaux jumps guard but Seal turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Devereaux jumps guard but Seal stands there with Devereaux around his waist. Devereaux gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Seal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devereaux is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Seal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Devereaux on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Devereaux defending well as Seal loads up on a big left hand.
Devereaux tries to close the distance and clinch up but Seal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Seal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Devereaux can do to turn this around?
Devereaux walks into a stiff left hand from Seal.
Seal takes a swing at Devereaux's ribcage but misses.
Devereaux tries to clinch but Seal is having none of it.
Devereaux takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Devereaux drives through with a takedown into guard.
Seal is controlling Devereaux's posture.
Devereaux trying to control the position from guard on top but Seal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Devereaux being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seal is trying to control the position but Devereaux postures up.
Seal has his foot on Devereaux's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Devereaux works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Devereaux is aware though and is defending well.
Devereaux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Seal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Seal has his foot on Devereaux's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Devereaux works his way back into a safe position though.
Matt Seal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Devereaux passes Seal's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seal is trying to control but can't.
Devereaux is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Seal trying to control but Devereaux postures up.
Devereaux wants to take a breather but Seal is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seal regains full guard. Nicely done.
Devereaux trying to control but Seal is working from the bottom.
Devereaux slips nicely into half guard.
Devereaux content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Seal moves into full guard.
Seal wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Devereaux trying to control but Seal is working from the bottom.
Seal is adopting a defensive guard.
Devereaux controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Seal controls Devereaux momentarily but Devereaux frees himself.
Seal is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Devereaux controls from within his opponent's guard.
Devereaux being controlled here momentarily.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Seal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Devereaux defends well.
Seal has his foot on Devereaux's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Devereaux works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Devereaux advances position into side control!
Devereaux tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Devereaux has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Seal dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Devereaux rushes Seal and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Devereaux tries to pull guard but Seal forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Devereaux ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Devereaux no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Devereaux keeping moving, preventing Seal from controlling successfully.
Seal is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seal trying to control but Devereaux is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devereaux not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Seal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Seal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Devereaux.
Devereaux showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Seal.
Devereaux is looking to clinch.
Seal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Devereaux tries to clinch up but Seal circles away and keeps his distance.
Seal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Devereaux tries to close the distance and clinch up but Seal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Seal lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seal stuns Devereaux with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Devereaux takes a jab right on the kisser.
Devereaux fails with a takedown attempt.
Seal's corner calls for a 1-2. Seal obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Matt Seal is winning the standup battle so far.
Devereaux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Devereaux needs to keep his hands up - Seal had a free shot at his head there.
Devereaux walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Devereaux.
Devereaux has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devereaux jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Seal walks away with a smile on his face. Devereaux gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Matt Seal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrice Devereaux.
Devereaux moves away from the strike by Seal.
A decent looking cross lands there for Seal.
Devereaux needs to keep his hands up - Seal had a free shot at his head there.
Devereaux shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Seal as he avoids it easily.
Devereaux slips a straight right by Seal.
Patrice Devereaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Seal throws a body punch but Devereaux moves out of range.
Seal takes a swing at Devereaux's ribcage but misses.
Devereaux steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Seal.
Patrice Devereaux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Seal lands a jab-cross combination.
Devereaux walks into a straight right hand from Seal.
Seal scores with a jab. Devereaux acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Seal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Devereaux.
Devereaux moves in looking to clinch but Seal pushes him off.
Seal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seal throws a body punch but Devereaux moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Devereaux rushes Seal and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Seal ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Seal no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Seal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Seal working a defensive guard here.
Seal throws his legs up looking for a submission but Devereaux uses it to pass to side control.
Devereaux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Seal keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Seal's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Devereaux is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Seal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Devereaux working away.
Devereaux sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Seal is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Devereaux working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Seal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Seal, 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Seal!
Our winner, Matt Seal, 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Katsu Yamasaki (ranked 212 p4p, 1176 weight class) and Olan Zapina (ranked 19 p4p, 108 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Katsu Yamasaki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Olan Zapina!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamasaki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zapina as he jumps to the side.
Yamasaki throws a shot from downtown. Zapina moves away and avoids it.
Zapina is trying to counter with his kicks.
Yamasaki lands a really nice looking cross but Zapina seems unphased.
Yamasaki throws a hook but Zapina blocks it.
Zapina thinks about the counter body kick.
Zapina walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Yamasaki scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Yamasaki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zapina is trying to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zapina can do anything to dispel that myth.
Yamasaki has hold of Zapina's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Zapina seems comfortable defending it but Yamasaki has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Zapina is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Zapina is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Yamasaki couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Katsu Yamasaki!
Katsu Yamasaki retains his featherweight title!
Post fight, Katsu Yamasaki stared into the camera and said 'Giving thanks to Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu! Also family, friends,and fans! My sponsors (Champion Apparel and Bondi MMA)
I saw that Finlay Standifer is in the 145 division. It's time for that trilogy!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryu Inhanamoto (ranked 311 p4p, 508 weight class) and Malig Mferi (ranked 42 p4p, 68 weight class). Ryu Inhanamoto has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryu Inhanamoto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Malig Mferi!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Sergei Dronov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mferi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mferi throws a hook but Inhanamoto avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Mferi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mferi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mferi misses with a looping right.
Mferi misses with a body shot.
Inhanamoto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mferi doesn't manage to clinch there - Inhanamoto circles away.
Mferi misses with an uppercut
letting Inhanamoto counter with a right hand.
Mferi lands a nice shot to the body.
Mferi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Inhanamotos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
It looks like Ryu Inhanamoto has been cut.
Mferi gets a clinch.
Inhanamoto can't break the clinch.
Inhanamoto throws a punch but it's blocked by Mferi.
Inhanamoto working aggressively here.
Inhanamoto manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Inhanamoto keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inhanamoto misses with a hook
and Inhanamoto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mferi misses with a combination
and Inhanamoto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mferi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Inhanamoto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Inhanamoto stuns Mferi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Inhanamoto throws a right hand that misses
enabling Mferi to counter with a crisp jab.
Mferi misses with a looping left.
Mferi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Inhanamoto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mferi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A punch combination from Mferi misses.
Inhanamoto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mferi.
Mferi fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Inhanamoto was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mferi.
Mferi throws the left hand but Inhanamoto avoids the punch easily.
Malig Mferi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inhanamoto throws a series of punches but Mferi avoids them all with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mferi throws a right hand that misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice right hand that sends Mferi toppling to the canvas! Mferi scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Inhanamoto finish him?!
Mferi tries to clinch up.
Mferi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Inhanamoto batters Mferi with a massive right followed by a huge left! Mferi is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Inhanamoto lands a final crushing right hand to drop Mferi to the mat with a gruesome thud! Inhanamoto is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ryu Inhanamoto!
Ryu Inhanamoto retains his heavyweight title!
Ryu Inhanamoto decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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