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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Myles Murray (ranked 2822 p4p, 3703 weight class) and Repus Revorg (ranked 333 p4p, 397 weight class). Myles Murray has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Very quick |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Myles Murray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Repus Revorg!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Revorg lands a lovely overhand right.
Murray has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blacktalians MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Revorg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murray wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
No joy there for Murray, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Revorg looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Revorg throws a head kick that Murray semi-blocks.
Murray goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Revorg misses with a double jab.
Murray tries a head kick but it misses.
Revorg lands a head kick. Murray smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Revorg lands a glancing blow to the side of Murray's head.
Murray slips under a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Revorg avoids the head kick by Murray.
Revorg scores with a jab.
Revorg misses with a double jab.
Revorg thumps Murray with a low kick.
Revorg throws a hook but Murray avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Revorg avoids the head kick by Murray.
Revorg listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Revorg ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Murray pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Revorg looks to land a combination but Murray avoids it well.
Revorg delivers a nice body kick.
Murray dips to his left and cracks Revorg with an uppercut!
Revorg throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Murray pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Revorg scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Revorg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Revorg throws a wild body kick that Murray sees coming a mile off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Revorg goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Revorg.
Murray throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Revorg counters with a nice body kick.
Murray checks a leg kick.
Revorg takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice shot lands for Murray.
Revorg looks to land a body kick but Murray moved away.
Revorg ducks under a wild hook from Murray.
Revorg fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Murray checks it well.
Murray showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Revorg.
Revorg throws a looping overhand right but Murray ducks down to avoid it.
Murray swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Revorg lands a head kick. Murray smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Murray misses the target.
Revorg takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Revorg lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Revorg moves out of range of the strikes.
Murray swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Revorg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murray is looking to counter punch.
A big right from Revorg misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Murray misses the target.
Revorg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Murray moves out of range of the strikes.
Murray throws a jab but it's blocked by Revorg.
Revorg takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Revorg throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Some wild striking there from Revorg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Revorg throws a combination. Murray tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Revorg scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Revorg misses with a right hand
and Murray counters with a stiff right hand.
Murray misses with a looping left.
Revorg follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Murray looks to land a right hand but Revorg moved out of range.
Revorg looks to throw the jab but Murray is out of range.
Murray throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Revorg. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Revorg bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Revorg cracks Murray with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Murray swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Repus Revorg dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Revorg throws a wild body kick that Murray sees coming a mile off.
Revorg throws a body kick that misses.
Revorg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Revorg throws a leg kick
and Murray counters by moving into the clinch.
Revorg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Revorg swings wildly with an uppercut but Murray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Revorg blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murray.
Revorg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murray lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Revorg.
Murray misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Revorg misses with a body punch.
Revorg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murray lands a body shot in the clinch.
Revorg is trying to break the clinch but Murray is controlling him.
Murray swings wildly with an uppercut but Revorg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Revorg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Revorg connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Murray tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Revorg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Murray on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Revorg misses with a head kick.
Repus Revorg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Revorg throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Revorg throws out a leg kick but Murray moves out of range and Revorg only half commits.
Revorg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murray.
Revorg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Murray counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Revorg looks for the body kick but Murray saw that one coming.
Murray lunges at Revorg with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Revorg's hand.
Revorg works over Murray's head and body with a nice combination.
Revorg with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Revorg throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Revorg pushes Murray away with a front kick.
Murray misses with a looping left.
Revorg throws a right and a left that Murray avoids nicely.
Repus Revorg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Revorg lets loose with a powerful body kick. Murray will feel that in the morning.
Revorg bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Murray takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Myles Murray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Revorg looks to land a right hand but Murray moved out of range.
Murray is looking to counter punch.
Murray tries to close the distance and clinch up but Revorg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Revorg throws a nice looking combination but Murray bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murray swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Revorg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Revorg needs to keep his hands up - Murray had a free shot at his head there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Revorg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murray.
A big right from Revorg misses.
Revorg tried to score with a low kick but Murray checks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Revorg.
Revorg throws a combination that misses
and Murray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Revorg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murray throws a jab but it's blocked by Revorg.
Revorg swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Revorg thumps Murray with a low kick.
Revorg misses with a jab, cross combination.
Murray loads up on a big right hand but Revorg slips the punch.
Revorg blocks a jab.
Repus Revorg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Revorg throws the left hand but Murray avoids the punch easily.
Murray was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murray fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Revorg blocks a jab.
Revorg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Revorg throws a body shot but no joy.
Murray uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Revorg.
Murray lands with a straight right. Revorg didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Revorg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Murray counters with a huge left! Revorg is in big trouble! He's backing up but Murray isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Revorg from any more damage. A dominating finish by Murray!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Myles Murray!
An out of breath Myles Murray thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maruim Silva (ranked 2747 p4p, 22253 weight class) and Damian Dilbrandt (ranked 328 p4p, 493 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maruim Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damian Dilbrandt!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dilbrandt circles away.
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dilbrandt's waist but Dilbrandt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side.
Some wild striking there from Dilbrandt.
Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dilbrandt avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maruim Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dilbrandt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dilbrandt gets tackled into the cage by Silva. Silva maintains the clinch.
Silva is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva fails to pull guard.
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dilbrandt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dilbrandt gets tackled into the cage by Silva. Silva maintains the clinch.
Silva tries to score a body lock takedown but Dilbrandt shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dilbrandt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva prevents a body shot from Dilbrandt.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt stalling against the cage.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Dilbrandt controls his hands.
Dilbrandt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Silva wants the takedown. Dilbrandt is fighting it off but Silva persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dilbrandt's guard against the cage.
Dilbrandt looking for a sweep. Not yet Dilbrandt, not yet.
Silva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Silva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Silva advances position into side control!
Silva tries for a kimura but Dilbrandt is defending well.
Dilbrandt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dilbrandt prevents Silva from improving position.
Silva has hold of Dilbrandt's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Dilbrandt seems comfortable defending it but Silva has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Dilbrandt is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Dilbrandt is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Silva couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maruim Silva!
A relieved looking Maruim Silva thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocco Bermalingo (ranked 2743 p4p, 2929 weight class) and Hafir Dharris (ranked 407 p4p, 433 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Very quick |
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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 13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Rocco Bermalingo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hafir Dharris !
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bermalingo scores with a nice strike.
Bermalingo stuffs the takedown.
Bermalingo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dharris doesn't seem bothered though.
Bermalingo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gorilla Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Bermalingo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dharris at a distance.
Jab, jab by Bermalingo - just one landing.
Bermalingo staying out of range there.
Bermalingo throws a shot to the body.
Dharris shoots in and drives through. Bermalingo sprawls well.
A jab lands there for Bermalingo.
Bermalingo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dharris takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dharris lands with a shot to the body.
Dharris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bermalingo was well out of range. Poor timing from Dharris .
Bermalingo throwing a counter right hand but Dharris manages to avoid it.
Bermalingo scores with a body shot.
Dharris throws a body shot but no joy.
Dharris takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bermalingo with a hook.
Bermalingo looks to land a right hand but Dharris moved out of range.
Bermalingo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rocco Bermalingo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bermalingo throws a body punch but Dharris moves out of range.
Dharris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dharris throws a lazy right hand but Bermalingo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dharris takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bermalingo tries to bum rush Dharris with a series of wild strikes but Dharris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bermalingo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bermalingo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dharris misses the shot to the body.
Bermalingo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dharris with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bermalingo to score with a decent uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dharris swings for the body but Bermalingo moves out of range.
Rocco Bermalingo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dharris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bermalingo.
Bermalingo just misses with a punch to the body.
Bermalingo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Dharris . Beautiful body shot.
Dharris lands with a good body shot.
Dharris misses the shot to the body.
Dharris comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dharris avoids the body shot from Bermalingo.
Bermalingo lands with a nice body punch.
Dharris walks into a stiff left hand from Bermalingo.
Bermalingo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bermalingo throws a big shot that misses.
Bermalingo looks to land a combination. Dharris sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bermalingo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dharris counters with a straight right hand.
Bermalingo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bermalingo!
Good shot there by Bermalingo.
Dharris cracks Bermalingo with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dharris has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bermalingo to stand back up!
 Bermalingo is rocked!
 It looks like Rocco Bermalingo has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bermalingo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dharris moves away.
Dharris slips under a jab from Bermalingo.
Dharris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dharris throws an overhand right that lands on Bermalingo's shoulder, as Bermalingo tries to avoid the shot.
Nice body punch from Bermalingo.
Bermalingo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bermalingo connects with a right hand. Dharris shakes it off.
Dharris jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bermalingo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dharris .
Dharris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bermalingo was well out of range. Poor timing from Dharris .
Bermalingo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bermalingo lands with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Dharris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dharris takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice shot lands for Bermalingo.
Bermalingo throws a right hand that Dharris ducks under and follows up with a left that Dharris also avoids with ease.
Bermalingo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bermalingo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bermalingo is working the combinations to good effect here.
Dharris takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dharris misses with a takedown attempt - Bermalingo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rocco Bermalingo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rocco Bermalingo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bermalingo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dharris lands a right hook to the body.
Dharris lands with a good body shot.
Bermalingo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dharris back to the cage. Bermalingo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dharris goes for a double leg but Bermalingo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bermalingo continues to drive forward.
Bermalingo misses with a wild body shot.
Bermalingo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dharris .
Nice cross by Bermalingo.
Bermalingo misses the shot to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Dharris might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bermalingo has got the better of the exchanges.
Dharris takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dharris lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dharris takes a swing at Bermalingo's ribcage but misses.
Bermalingo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dharris changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Dharris misses.
It looked like Bermalingo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dharris .
Dharris takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bermalingo misses with a wild body shot.
Bermalingo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dharris throws out the jab.
Bermalingo lands a body shot.
Bermalingo defending well as Dharris loads up on a big left hand.
Bermalingo cracks Dharris with a good jab.
Dharris swings for the body but Bermalingo moves out of range.
Dharris scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dharris lands a jab.
Bermalingo throws a looping overhand right but Dharris ducks down to avoid it.
Bermalingo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dharris finds it's way round the side to connect with Bermalingo's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bermalingo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bermalingo misses with a wild combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dharris misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Dharris misses.
Dharris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bermalingo is looking to wear down Dharris with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dharris jabs at Bermalingo's body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bermalingo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bermalingo misses with a double jab.
Bermalingo cracks a nice hook into Dharris 's ribs.
Bermalingo looks to score with a jab to the body but Dharris is just out of range.
Dharris steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bermalingo.
Bermalingo throws a body punch but Dharris moves out of range.
Dharris misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bermalingo misses with the combination.
Dharris lands a jab to the head.
Dharris misses the shot to the body.
Dharris shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bermalingo is trying to stand.
Dharris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bermalingo keeps working.
Dharris is taking a breather. Bermalingo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dharris wants to take a breather but Bermalingo is having none of it.
Dharris content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bermalingo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dharris can do to turn this around?
Bermalingo looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bermalingo misses with a body shot.
Dharris is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bermalingo.
Bermalingo lands a jab to Dharris 's midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bermalingo misses with a wild body shot.
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 Rocco Bermalingo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rocco Bermalingo's cut.
That's time! Bermalingo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Dharris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dharris takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rocco Bermalingo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dharris misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bermalingo counters with a nice body shot.
Bermalingo lands a jab-cross combination.
A shot to the liver by Dharris . Beautiful body shot.
Dharris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bermalingo looks to throw the jab but Dharris is out of range.
Hafir Dharris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dharris lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bermalingo at a distance.
Bermalingo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bermalingo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bermalingo cracks Dharris with a good jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bermalingo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dharris was well out of range. Poor timing from Bermalingo.
Bermalingo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bermalingo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bermalingo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dharris .
Dharris looks to score with a jab to the body but Bermalingo is just out of range.
Bermalingo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bermalingo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dharris counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bermalingo! Dharris lets Bermalingo back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Bermalingo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bermalingo throws a lazy uppercut
and Dharris counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bermalingo misses with a combination
and Dharris counters by moving into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dharris breaks from the clinch.
Bermalingo seems to have got his legs back now.
Dharris throws an overhand right that drops Bermalingo like a sack of potatoes! Dharris dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hafir Dharris !
After winning the bout, Hafir Dharris thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Juan David Franco (ranked 3231 p4p, 2457 weight class) and Juha Maenpaa (ranked 385 p4p, 298 weight class). Franco comes to the cage accompanied by Bullet For My Valentine- Tears Don't Fall. This should be a great matchup!
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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 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juan David Franco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juha Maenpaa!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franco tries a head kick but it misses.
Maenpaa lands a jab to the nose.
Franco throws a right hand that Maenpaa ducks under and follows up with a left that Maenpaa also avoids with ease.
Franco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Juan David Franco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franco tries a head kick but it misses.
Maenpaa takes a swing at Franco's ribcage but misses.
Nice straight punches there by Maenpaa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maenpaa.
Franco looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maenpaa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Maenpaa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Franco avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Franco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maenpaa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Franco in his tracks.
Franco throws a head kick that half lands.
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!
Maenpaa swings for the body but Franco moves out of range.
Franco throws a big counter combination but Maenpaa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Franco throws a lazy head kick
and Maenpaa counters by moving into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maenpaa.
Franco's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Franco can't break the clinch.
Maenpaa lands a nice uppercut.
Franco tries to circle away but Maenpaa has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maenpaa throws a head punch that misses.
Maenpaa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Franco backwards.
Franco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Franco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maenpaa closes the distance and pushes Franco back into the cage.
Franco breaks from the clinch.
Franco throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Franco finds it's way through Maenpaa's defenses.
Maenpaa connects with a body shot.
Franco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maenpaa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Franco takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Maenpaa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Maenpaa has Franco up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Franco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maenpaa misses with some punches.
Maenpaa prevents Franco from breaking the clinch.
Franco is trying to break free.
Maenpaa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Franco backwards.
Maenpaa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maenpaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maenpaa working aggressively here.
Franco breaks from the clinch.
Franco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maenpaa wants to counter with a clinch but Franco pushes him away.
Franco misses with a head kick.
Franco on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Franco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Franco throws a head kick but Maenpaa moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Franco.
Franco ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Franco appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Franco misses with a head kick.
Maenpaa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Maenpaa has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Maenpaa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Franco counters with a straight right hand.
Maenpaa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Maenpaa lands a nice shot that snaps Franco's head back.
Maenpaa darts in and clinches Franco up against the cage.
Maenpaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maenpaa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maenpaa throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maenpaa.
Franco is trying to break the clinch but Maenpaa has him pressed against the cage.
Maenpaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Maenpaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Franco blocking some punches.
Maenpaa can't find room to land a body shot as Franco controls the action.
Maenpaa lands a nice shot to the body.
Franco working hard to break the clinch.
Maenpaa can't find room to land a body shot as Franco controls the action.
Maenpaa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Franco backwards.
A short left from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Franco.
Maenpaa misses with some punches.
Maenpaa manages to break the clinch.
Maenpaa is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Franco had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Maenpaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Franco is just out of range.
Maenpaa scores with a body shot.
Franco plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Maenpaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Franco was well out of range. Poor timing from Maenpaa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maenpaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Franco misses with a head kick.
Franco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maenpaa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maenpaa avoids the head kick by Franco.
Maenpaa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maenpaa throws a hook to the side of Franco's head but Franco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Maenpaa misses.
Franco takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Franco on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maenpaa. Maenpaa obviously looking to wear him down.
Maenpaa lands a lovely overhand right.
Maenpaa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Franco throws a head kick but Maenpaa moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maenpaa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Franco throws a head kick that misses.
Maenpaa closes the distance and clinches.
Maenpaa is leaning against Franco and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Franco is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maenpaa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Maenpaa dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Maenpaa closes the distance and pushes Franco back into the cage.
Franco tries to break the clinch but Maenpaa is controlling the position.
Maenpaa breaks from the clinch.
Franco throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maenpaa looks to throw the jab but Franco is out of range.
Juha Maenpaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Franco slips under a jab.
Maenpaa blocks a head kick by Franco.
Maenpaa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Franco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Franco lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maenpaa circles away quickly and effectively.
Franco sets himself, and Maenpaa steps forward looking for the clinch! Franco avoids it this time.
A jab from Maenpaa misses.
Maenpaa loads up on a big right hand but Franco slips the punch.
Franco misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Franco misses the jab.
Nice shot lands for Maenpaa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A good leg kick by Maenpaa.
Franco on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Franco throws a one two combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franco takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maenpaa misses with a straight left.
Maenpaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Franco is just out of range.
Maenpaa cracks Franco with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Maenpaa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice uppercut there from Maenpaa.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Maenpaa in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Maenpaa looks to land a right hand but Franco moved out of range.
Franco throws a head kick that Maenpaa semi-blocks.
Maenpaa thumps Franco with a low kick.
A big right from Maenpaa misses.
A slow jab from Franco misses its intended target.
Maenpaa jabs Franco to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Franco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maenpaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Franco.
Jab by Maenpaa.
Franco walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maenpaa avoids the head kick by Franco.
Maenpaa wants to counter the offense by Franco and move into the clinch position.
Maenpaa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Franco misses with a head kick.
Maenpaa wants to counter with a clinch but Franco pushes him away.
Maenpaa throws a nice looking combination but Franco bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maenpaa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Maenpaa works Franco's body with a nice hook.
Maenpaa lands with a nice body punch.
Maenpaa misses with a looping right.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maenpaa.
Franco misses with an uppercut
letting Maenpaa counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Franco.
Maenpaa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maenpaa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Maenpaa moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Maenpaa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maenpaa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Franco's efforts to push away.
Maenpaa lands with a light punch inside.
Franco looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Maenpaa tries to throw a body punch but Franco avoids it by throwing Maenpaa back against the cage.
Maenpaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Franco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Franco's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maenpaa scores with a shoulder strike.
Maenpaa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Franco is rocked!
Maenpaa lands a left hand.
Oh Franco is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Franco wants to break the clinch but can't.
Franco seems to have got his legs back now.
Maenpaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Franco's elbow.
Maenpaa lands a shoulder strike.
Franco wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maenpaa has him pressed against the cage.
Juha Maenpaa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Franco wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maenpaa has him pressed against the cage.
Maenpaa has Franco pressed against the cage, preventing Franco from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maenpaa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Franco tries to break the clinch but Maenpaa is controlling the position.
Maenpaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Maenpaa.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maenpaa tries to throw a body punch but Franco avoids it by throwing Maenpaa back against the cage.
Maenpaa lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Maenpaa.
Maenpaa lands with a light punch inside.
Franco is trying to force a seperation but Maenpaa has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maenpaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Franco uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maenpaa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A body shot lands from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Franco blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Franco tries to break the clinch but Maenpaa is controlling the position.
Maenpaa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maenpaa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Franco backwards.
Maenpaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maenpaa misses with a body punch.
Franco has had enough of the clinch but Maenpaa keeps him there for the moment.
Franco is looking to break free of the clinch but Maenpaa has double underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Franco has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Maenpaa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Franco has had enough of the clinch but Maenpaa keeps him there for the moment.
Maenpaa dips a shoulder and cracks Franco with a mighty uppercut! Franco falls back against the cage and Maenpaa unloads with a barrage of strikes! Franco is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Maenpaa screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juha Maenpaa!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyrann Madden (ranked 2657 p4p, 2111 weight class) and Miyata San (ranked 223 p4p, 183 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyrann Madden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Miyata San!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madden throws a jab but it's blocked by San.
San throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Madden was covering up waiting for the punch and San finishes the takedown easily into guard.
San won't allow Madden to get back to his feet.
San with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Madden wants to get back to his feet but San is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Madden avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
San working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San scoring with some ground and pound.
San controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
San prevents Madden from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San chips away with some ground and pound.
San working some strikes from top position.
San throwing strikes but missing.
San chips away with some ground and pound.
San trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
San is working Madden over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Madden avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Madden on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Madden tries to get out of the position.
San won't allow Madden to get back to his feet.
Madden is looking to stand back up but San counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Madden.
Madden is trying to stand up here but San is controlling him well.
Madden's coaches at Yellow Lotus Center of Healing and Meditative Arts have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from San.
San landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
San thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Madden's head.
San working the head and body with strikes.
Madden pushes San off but San dives into side control.
Madden wants to get back to his feet but San is dominant here and he's now got Madden's back!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards San.
San is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Madden has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but San has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Madden taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. San doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Miyata San!
During a confident post fight interview, Miyata San 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Puma (ranked 2107 p4p, 1313 weight class) and Tubbs Singleton (ranked 316 p4p, 212 weight class). Johnny Puma has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Puma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tubbs Singleton!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puma tests Singleton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Singleton needs to keep his hands up - Puma had a free shot at his head there.
A jab from Puma misses.
Puma lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Puma scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
 It looks like Tubbs Singleton has been cut.
Puma takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Puma throws a jab when Singleton was well out of range.
It seemed like Singleton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Puma sizes up Singleton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Puma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Puma thuds a left hand into Singleton's body.
Singleton misses with a jab, cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puma with a poor takedown
and Singleton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Singleton cracks Puma with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Puma looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Singleton finish him?
Puma is rocked!
Singleton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Puma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Oh Puma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice uppercut lands for Puma. That snapped Singleton's head back.
Puma seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singleton moves out of range of the strikes.
Puma throws a lazy uppercut
and Singleton counters with a nice body shot.
Singleton staying out of range there.
Singleton doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Singleton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Puma is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Puma slips under a jab.
Puma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Puma ducks under a wild hook from Singleton.
Singleton throws a lazy right hand but Puma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Singleton.
Singleton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Puma was well out of range. Poor timing from Singleton.
Puma throws an off balance right hand
and Singleton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Singleton slips a jab from Puma.
Singleton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singleton staying out of range there.
Singleton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Puma connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Singleton's hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Puma misses with a looping left.
Puma lands a really nice looking cross but Singleton seems unphased.
Puma is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Puma stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Singleton moves out of range as Puma strikes.
Singleton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Singleton cracks Puma with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Singleton has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Puma to stand back up!
Puma throws a shot from downtown. Singleton moves away and avoids it.
Puma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Singleton.
It seemed like Singleton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Puma throws a hook but Singleton avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singleton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Singleton drops Puma with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Puma looks back up at him and smiles so Singleton waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Puma misses with a lunging right hand
and Singleton counters with a right hand from hell and Puma is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tubbs Singleton!
After winning the bout, Tubbs Singleton 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joel Christ (ranked 1879 p4p, 2314 weight class) and Kent Fredricks (ranked 107 p4p, 127 weight class). Kent Fredricks has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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300
10 - 4 - 0 |
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300
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Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joel Christ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kent Fredricks!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christ bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fredricks lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Christ backs up against the cage.
Nice shot by Fredricks.
Fredricks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fredricks misses with a few strikes there.
Fredricks misses with an uppercut
and Christ counters with a nice uppercut.
Fredricks misses with an uppercut
and Christ cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Christ scores with a jab to the jaw.
Christ looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
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!
Fredricks scores with a nice head shot.
Fredricks falls off balance throwing a combination
and Christ counters with a nice right hand that sends Fredricks toppling to the canvas! Fredricks scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Christ finish him?!
Fredricks throws a lazy uppercut
and Christ counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joel Christ!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Baki Hanma (ranked 840 p4p, 696 weight class) and Ulysses Battleby (ranked 80 p4p, 62 weight class). Hanma comes to the cage accompanied by B-Complex - Beautiful Lies. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baki Hanma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ulysses Battleby!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanma blocks a jab.
Hanma lands a really nice looking cross but Battleby seems unphased.
Hanma uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Battleby has time to react.
Battleby misses with an uppercut.
Battleby takes one on the button.
Battleby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Battleby, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hanma lands with a nice body punch.
Hanma 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.
Hanma's corner calls for a 1-2. Hanma obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hanma sizes up Battleby with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanma changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hanma misses with a straight right.
Hanma scores with a nice head shot.
Hanma definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hanma misses with a body punch
and Battleby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Baki Hanma has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Battleby cracks Hanma with an open hand slap.
Hanma lands a jab.
Hanma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Battleby looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hanma throws a good cross that connects.
Hanma lands a body shot.
Battleby moves out of range as Hanma strikes.
Battleby takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Battleby moves out of range of the strikes.
Battleby ducks right into an uppercut from Hanma.
Battleby throws a head kick but Hanma moves out of range.
Hanma misses with a body punch
and Battleby counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hanma throws a right hand that misses
and Hanma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab by Hanma.
Battleby's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hanma connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Battleby scrambles back to his feet.
Hanma uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battleby takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Battleby throws a hook but Hanma blocks it.
A slow jab from Hanma misses its intended target.
Battleby takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice defenses there by Battleby.
Good shot there by Hanma.
Hanma misses with an uppercut
and Battleby counters with a thumping low kick.
A jab from Hanma finds it's way through Battleby's defenses.
A lazy left from Hanma finds it's target.
Battleby takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hanma connects with a body shot that sends Battleby's belly button to the back.
Battleby defending well as Hanma loads up on a big left hand.
Battleby closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanma listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Battleby staying out of range there.
Hanma throws out a loose jab but Battleby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanma misses with a hook
and Battleby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Battleby takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hanma takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A big left from Battleby misses.
Battleby pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hanma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Battleby manages to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hanma.
Hanma misses with a hook
and Battleby counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Battleby steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hanma.
Battleby scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanma takes a swing at Battleby's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanma throws a lazy uppercut
and Battleby counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hanma moves into range and clinches up with Battleby.
Hanma working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Battleby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Battleby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hanma manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hanma is trying to keep Battleby in close.
Battleby looking to pass the guard.
Hanma looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanma throws his legs up looking for a submission but Battleby uses it to pass to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baki Hanma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Baki Hanma's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hanma tries to clinch but Battleby moves out of range.
Hanma lands with a straight right. Battleby didn't see that one coming.
Battleby throws a jab but it's blocked by Hanma.
Battleby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hanma throws out the jab.
Battleby scores with a nice right hand.
Battleby bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Battleby let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hanma misses with an uppercut
and Battleby makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hanma tries to clinch but Battleby moves away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Battleby tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hanma throwing a counter right hand but Battleby manages to avoid it.
Battleby bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Battleby throws out a counter right but Hanma avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Battleby.
Hanma throws a right hand that misses
and Battleby counters with a leg kick.
Battleby thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hanma connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanma throws the left hand but Battleby avoids the punch easily.
Battleby counters with a body kick.
Hanma blocks a leg kick.
Battleby has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Battleby uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hanma.
Battleby looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Battleby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hanma.
Battleby swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hanma scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hanma throws a right hand that misses
enabling Battleby to counter with a crisp jab.
Baki Hanma's cut is getting worse.
Hanma is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hanma with a hook.
Hanma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Battleby throws out the jab.
A jab lands there for Hanma.
Hanma tests Battleby's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hanma throws an off balance right hand
and Battleby counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hanma misses with a left hand
and Battleby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hanma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Battleby moves away.
Hanma backing away here, and Battleby unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanma throws a hook to the side of Battleby's head but Battleby sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hanma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Battleby can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanma looks to throw the jab but Battleby is out of range.
Hanma lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Battleby at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Battleby.
Hanma misses with a wild body shot.
Battleby takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hanma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Battleby.
Battleby throws a body shot but no joy.
Battleby on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Battleby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Battleby avoids the body shot from Hanma.
Baki Hanma is winning the standup battle so far.
Hanma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Battleby.
A little jabbing left from Battleby on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hanma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Battleby.
Hanma throws a hook but Battleby avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battleby throws a hook but Hanma avoids it easily.
Hanma throws an overhand right that lands on Battleby's shoulder, as Battleby tries to avoid the shot.
Hanma misses with a hook
and Battleby counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hanma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanma misses with a right hand
and Battleby counters with a stiff right hand.
Hanma throws a poor cross that misses
and Battleby counters with a left to the body.
Hanma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Battleby counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Battleby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanma.
Hanma tries to clinch but Battleby moves out of range.
Baki Hanma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanma misses with a hook.
A countering left hand to the body from Battleby misses.
Hanma misses with a hook
and Battleby counters with a straight right hand.
Hanma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Battleby counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Baki Hanma's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hanma misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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!
Hanma throws a predictable looking body shot
and Battleby counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hanma! Battleby lets Hanma back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Hanma is rocked!
Hanma avoids the body shot from Battleby.
Oh Hanma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Battleby throws a shot to the body.
Hanma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanma thuds a left hand into Battleby's body.
Hanma seems to have got his legs back now.
Hanma slips under a jab from Battleby.
Battleby lands with a thumping leg kick.
Battleby throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hanma looks to land a left hand but Battleby moved out of range nicely.
Hanma misses with a hook to the body
and Battleby counters with a crisp one two that drops Hanma! Battleby thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Hanma to his feet! Hanma is in big trouble!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Battleby with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hanma scores with a hook to the body. Battleby takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ulysses Battleby showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Baki Hanma's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hanma throws a hook to the side of Battleby's head but Battleby sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Battleby avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A left lands for Hanma.
Battleby lands a big head kick that sends Hanma tumbling to the mat! Battleby takes a step backwards and waves Hanma back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Battleby just misses with a punch to the body.
Hanma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanma sizes up Battleby with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Battleby thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hanma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Battleby counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hanma! Battleby lets Hanma back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Hanma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hanma misses with a wild body shot.
Hanma throws a hook but Battleby blocks it.
Hanma moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Battleby.
Battleby takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hanma lands the left hand.
Battleby gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hanma.
Jab, jab by Hanma - just one landing.
The fighters circling - Hanma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Battleby lands a nice shot to the body.
Hanma misses with a straight right.
Battleby lands with an uppercut that bounces Hanma off the cage and back into range.
Hanma looks to clinch
and Battleby counters with a nice uppercut.
Jeez, Baki Hanma's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Battleby works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Battleby tried to score with a low kick but Hanma checks it.
Hanma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Battleby.
An attempted straight right counter from Hanma misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanma moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Battleby swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hanma swings away with a body shot that misses
and Battleby counters with a straight right hand.
Hanma lands with a cross.
Hanma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Battleby sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Battleby swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hanma swings widly with a right hand
and Battleby counters with a huge left! Hanma is in big trouble! He's backing up but Battleby isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Hanma from any more damage. A dominating finish by Battleby!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ulysses Battleby!
A victorious Ulysses Battleby thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dale Doback (ranked 1233 p4p, 770 weight class) and Jimmie Vinge (ranked 202 p4p, 113 weight class). Dale Doback has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dale Doback!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmie Vinge!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vinge moves out of range of the strikes.
Vinge throws an off balance right hand
and Doback counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Doback scores with a jab. Vinge acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vinge takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vinge with a nice calf kick.
Doback moves in looking to clinch but Vinge pushes him off.
Doback gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vinge misses with a punch on the inside.
Vinge takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vinge has a couple of punches blocked by Doback.
Doback stalling in the clinch but Vinge improves position.
Doback misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vinge.
Vinge misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Doback as the two fighters clinch.
Vinge blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Doback holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Doback misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vinge.
Doback with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Doback throws a punch but it's blocked by Vinge.
Doback throws a punch but it's blocked by Vinge.
Doback has Vinge pressed against the cage.
Vinge throws a punch but it's blocked by Doback.
Vinge is working Doback over against the cage.
Doback tries to throw a body punch but Vinge avoids it by throwing Doback back against the cage.
Vinge throws a head punch that misses.
Doback lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Doback lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Vinge.
Vinge misses with a punch on the inside.
Doback scores with a shot to the side of Vinge's head.
Doback throws a head punch that misses.
Our sources have told us that Doback has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Vinge lands an uppercut.
Vinge scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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 short body shot lands from Vinge as the two fighters clinch.
Doback working Vinge over with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vinge.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Doback throws an elbow but misses.
Vinge lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vinge misses with a body punch.
Doback tries a knee to the head but Vinge blocks it.
Doback takes a shot to the head.
Vinge softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Doback blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Vinge.
Doback throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vinge blocks it with crossed arms.
Vinge misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Vinge.
Vinge lands a right hand that snaps the head of Doback backwards.
Doback blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vinge.
A short uppercut from Doback.
Vinge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vinge working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Vinge fails to land.
Vinge on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vinge lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinge on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vinge misses with a punch on the inside.
Vinge managing to block the knees to the body from Doback.
Vinge blocks an uppercut.
Doback digs a right hand underneath Vinge's ribcage. Vinge let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vinge.
Vinge scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vinge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Doback fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vinge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Doback blocking some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Doback misses with a knee strike.
Vinge lands a hook to the side of the head.
Doback blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vinge managing to block the knees to the body from Doback.
Doback misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Vinge scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Doback scores with a nice short uppercut.
Doback misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinge misses with a punch on the inside.
Vinge lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vinge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vinge scores with a nice hook to the head.
Doback lands with a right to the head.
Vinge scores with a hook to the body.
Doback swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vinge lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Doback misses with a body punch.
Doback misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Doback scores with a hook to the body.
Vinge lands a right hand that snaps the head of Doback backwards.
Still in the clinch, Vinge scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vinge misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vinge avoiding damage as Doback throws knees to the body.
Doback lands with a right to the head.
Doback pushes Vinge back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vinge lands a nice uppercut.
Doback lands a hook that snaps the head of Vinge backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jimmie Vinge will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Vinge throws a body punch but Doback moves out of range.
Vinge with a jab.
Doback is rocked!
Vinge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doback.
Doback tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vinge swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vinge tries to keep at a distance but Doback has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vinge has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Doback seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Vinge can turn it around.
Doback is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vinge is defending well for now.
Doback blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Doback blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doback.
Vinge softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doback doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vinge pressing his opponent against the cage.
Vinge working aggressively here.
Doback blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jimmie Vinge seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vinge on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Vinge.
Doback blocking some punches.
Vinge misses with some punches.
Doback misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doback throws a punch but it's blocked by Vinge.
Vinge tries to work over Doback's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Doback - that landed with a thud.
Vinge has a couple of punches blocked by Doback.
Vinge working aggressively here.
Vinge working aggressively here.
Vinge lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Doback with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Vinge.
Vinge lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Doback misses with a punch to the body.
Doback with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Doback taking a breather.
Doback working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Doback - that landed with a thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doback.
Doback tries a body shot but Vinge blocks it.
Doback has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doback lands a knee to the body.
Vinge misses with a hook from the clinch.
Doback blocking some punches.
Vinge misses with a body punch.
Vinge lands a left hand that snaps the head of Doback backwards.
Doback tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doback.
Vinge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Doback misses with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vinge.
Vinge tries a body shot but Doback blocks it.
Doback lands with a light punch inside.
Doback makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vinge lands a hook that snaps the head of Doback backwards.
Vinge lands a nice uppercut.
Doback looking to throw knees to the head but Vinge is blocking nicely.
Vinge blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vinge.
Doback lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vinge backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vinge throws a punch but it's blocked by Doback.
A head punch on the inside from Doback fails to land.
Vinge lands a left hand that snaps the head of Doback backwards.
Oh Doback is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vinge creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Doback's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Doback drops to his knees and Vinge pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmie Vinge!
Jimmie Vinge seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Dale Doback was interviewed post fight and said 'Te Mauri, te Raoi ao te Tabomoa'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kano Sicarius (ranked 408 p4p, 592 weight class) and Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit (ranked 36 p4p, 50 weight class). Sicarius comes to the cage accompanied by Klendathu Drop. Kano Sicarius is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kano Sicarius!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sicarius stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sitsongrit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sicarius misses with an uppercut.
Sicarius throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sicarius takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sicarius goes for a double leg but Sitsongrit avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sitsongrit continues to drive forward.
Sicarius has clasped his hands together around Sitsongrit's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Sicarius working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit controls the position for a moment.
Sicarius in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sitsongrit is not content to let Sicarius control the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Sicarius.
The referee asks Sicarius politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sicarius prefers to stall for the moment though.
Sitsongrit tries to bench press Sicarius off him but Sicarius keeps the position.
We've been hearing that Sicarius has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sicarius connects with a decent elbow.
Sicarius is trying to ground and pound but Sitsongrit uses the momentary lack of control by Sicarius to regain half guard.
Sicarius working Sitsongrit over with strikes.
Sitsongrit is concentrating on defense, preventing Sicarius from advancing position.
Sitsongrit keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep. Sicarius is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sicarius is trying to control. Sitsongrit wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to full guard.
Sicarius thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sitsongrit's head.
Sitsongrit really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sicarius. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sitsongrit manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sicarius stops Sitsongrit from standing up.
Sitsongrit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sicarius might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sicarius trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sitsongrit is pulling down on Sicarius's head. It's preventing any offense from Sicarius, at least for the moment.
Sitsongrit preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sicarius postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sicarius trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sitsongrit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sicarius manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sitsongrit won't allow Sicarius to sweep him here.
Sitsongrit sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sitsongrit stopping the sweep attempt from Sicarius.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sicarius trying to keep a closed guard but Sitsongrit is proving a slippery customer.
Sitsongrit preventing the sweep.
Sicarius is working hard here to advance position.
Sitsongrit is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sicarius wants to sweep but no luck.
Sitsongrit wanted to stand there but Sicarius had control of the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sicarius's head backwards.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sicarius has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Sicarius moves out of range.
Sicarius lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kano Sicarius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sicarius throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sicarius bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kano Sicarius dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sicarius on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sicarius getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sicarius scores with a hook.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping right hand.
Sicarius scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sitsongrit regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sicarius wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
Kano Sicarius overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sitsongrit is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sitsongrit is looking to stand up but Sicarius isn't so interested in that idea.
Sicarius throws an elbow that misses. Sitsongrit uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sicarius's guard. Nice move by Sitsongrit!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sicarius manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sitsongrit manages to get himself to full guard.
Sicarius preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit controls Sicarius momentarily but Sicarius frees himself.
Sicarius wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
Sitsongrit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sicarius is one step ahead there.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sicarius trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sicarius working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sicarius working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sitsongrit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two 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.
Sicarius postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sicarius passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sicarius lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sicarius fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sicarius working away.
Sicarius working the body and head with strikes.
Sitsongrit prevents Sicarius from moving into mount.
Sitsongrit is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Sicarius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sitsongrit can do to turn this around?
Sitsongrit is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sitsongrit is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sitsongrit stops Sicarius from passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sicarius scoring with punches from side control.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Sicarius postures up.
Sicarius looks up at the clock and then as Sitsongrit takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sicarius smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sloppy strikes there by Sicarius.
Sicarius landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sicarius working the ground and pound but Sitsongrit is defending the strikes.
Sitsongrit tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sicarius grinds an elbow into Sitsongrit's temple.
Sicarius landing strikes.
Sitsongrit dodges the ground and pound from Sicarius.
Sitsongrit tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sicarius wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sicarius landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sitsongrit can't do much from the bottom here.
Sicarius lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sicarius lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sitsongrit down.
Sicarius sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Sitsongrit is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Sitsongrit tries to bench press Sicarius off him but Sicarius keeps the position.
Sicarius tries to score with some ground and pound. Sitsongrit controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Check out the look on Sicarius's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sicarius is chipping away with strikes.
Sitsongrit is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sicarius asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Sitsongrit tries to improve position but can't.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Sicarius postures up.
Sitsongrit takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kano Sicarius dominated that second round.
That's time! Sicarius's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sicarius lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sitsongrit circles away quickly and effectively.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Sicarius looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Sicarius misses with a straight left.
A jab lands there for Sicarius.
Sitsongrit lands a really nice looking cross but Sicarius seems unphased.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Sicarius blocks it.
Sicarius appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Sicarius's front leg but catches the back leg as Sicarius tries to avoid it.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
Sicarius slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
An attempted straight right counter from Sicarius misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sicarius looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Sicarius lands a nice looking body shot.
Sicarius swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sicarius throws a lazy uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sicarius smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sicarius throws a poor cross that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a thumping low kick.
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sicarius is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Sicarius fails to land the takedown.
Sicarius tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sicarius misses with a right hand
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Sicarius's leg but Sicarius calmly moves out of range.
Sicarius misses with a body shot.
Sicarius slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sicarius keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sicarius takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sicarius in his tracks.
Sicarius ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sicarius appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sitsongrit has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Sicarius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a wild body kick that Sicarius sees coming a mile off.
Sicarius misses with a straight right.
Sicarius misses with a body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Sicarius.
Sicarius misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Sicarius darts in and out, connecting 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!
A jab lands there for Sicarius.
Sicarius lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sicarius rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Sicarius throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Sitsongrit now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Sicarius as he connects with a hook.
Sicarius misses with a hook
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sicarius throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sicarius thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sicarius throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit feints a counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Sicarius is just out of range.
Sicarius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sicarius throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Sicarius throws a lazy uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a left to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sicarius is defended easily by Sitsongrit.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kano Sicarius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sicarius lands a nice hook to Sitsongrit's body. Sitsongrit takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sicarius lands a nice looking body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
enabling Sicarius to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sicarius.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sicarius scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit lands with a good body shot.
Sicarius paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sicarius catches Sitsongrit with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sitsongrit defending well as Sicarius loads up on a big left hand.
Sicarius misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
A leg kick checked by Sicarius.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Sicarius avoids it easily.
Sicarius misses with a wild body shot.
Sicarius looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Sitsongrit 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.
A close third round but Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sicarius misses with a body punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Sicarius misses with a left hand
and Sicarius takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sicarius crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sitsongrit - the referee stops the clock and Sicarius gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sitsongrit. Sicarius manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sicarius fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sicarius misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Sicarius moves out of range of the leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sicarius shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sitsongrit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sitsongrit wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sicarius trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sicarius throwing strikes from guard but Sitsongrit blocks nicely.
Sitsongrit 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.
Sicarius throwing strikes from guard but Sitsongrit blocks nicely.
Sitsongrit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sicarius passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to half guard.
Sicarius looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sitsongrit is avoiding damage well.
Sitsongrit tries to improve position but can't.
Sicarius cracks Sitsongrit with a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sicarius throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sitsongrit tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sicarius wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sicarius landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sitsongrit is looking to regain half guard here but Sicarius keeps moving and retains side control.
Sitsongrit is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep.
The strikes coming from Sicarius are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sicarius working the ground and pound but Sitsongrit is defending the strikes.
Sitsongrit is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sicarius is controlling him well.
Sicarius has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep.
Sitsongrit is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sicarius scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sicarius tries to pass to full mount but Sitsongrit defends it.
Sicarius scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sicarius working over Sitsongrit with some ground and pound. Sitsongrit looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sicarius working the head and body with strikes.
Sicarius throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sitsongrit won't allow Sicarius to pass to mount.
Sicarius scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Sicarius there.
Sicarius trying to control from half guard but Sitsongrit is working away.
Sitsongrit is looking to escape.
Sitsongrit controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sicarius not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sicarius wants to take a breather but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
Sicarius wants to advance to full mount but Sitsongrit doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Sicarius lands a couple of digs.
Sicarius in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sitsongrit is on top in guard.
Sitsongrit won't allow Sicarius to sweep him here.
Sitsongrit must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sitsongrit's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Sitsongrit preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kano Sicarius had his way with Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sicarius lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sicarius takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sicarius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Sitsongrit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sicarius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Sicarius was well out of range.
Sicarius works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sitsongrit slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sitsongrit has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sicarius takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sicarius fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sicarius shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sitsongrit as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sicarius misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand right.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sicarius rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sicarius is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Sicarius cracks Sitsongrit with an open hand slap.
Sicarius rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for Sitsongrit. That snapped Sicarius's head back.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Sicarius moves out of range.
It looked like Sicarius was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit ducks right into an uppercut from Sicarius.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sicarius has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sicarius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sicarius stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sicarius throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand right.
Sicarius is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sicarius shoots and misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kano Sicarius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sicarius tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Sicarius back against the cage.
Sicarius has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sitsongrit after a bit of a struggle.
Sicarius goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sitsongrit prevents it.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Sitsongrit gets through Sicarius's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sicarius doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sicarius is rocked!
Sitsongrit takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Oh Sicarius is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick.
Sicarius seems to have got his legs back now.
Sitsongrit cracks Sicarius on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Sicarius falls backwards against the cage. Sitsongrit follows up with more strikes that drop Sicarius to his knees. Sitsongrit keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Sicarius! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit!
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit is the new featherweight champion!
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