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SMFL 23 - Riendeau v Raikov 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Emilio Ortega (ranked 3694 p4p, 3770 weight class) and Mabahong Tae (ranked 423 p4p, 429 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Emilio Ortega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mabahong Tae!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortega circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ortega tries to counter with a takedown but Tae is quick to defend against it.
Tae is looking to clinch.
Tae is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ortega tries to counter with a takedown but Tae is quick to defend against it.
Tae tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ortega paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ortega drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tae sprawls and moves away.
Ortega looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tae looking for submissions off his back.
Tae looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tae actively working from the bottom here.
Tae trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortega passes the guard and advances to mount!
A nice elbow there by Ortega.
Tae is looking to improve his position but Ortega isn't that keen on the idea.
Tae felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Tae is bucking up trying to escape but Ortega cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ortega scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ortega trying to control but Tae is having none of it.
Tae tries to hold on but Ortega pushes him away.
Ortega lands a big elbow.
Ortega raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortega lands a heavy elbow.
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!
Ortega landing strikes from the mount.
Ortega trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ortega working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ortega scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tae?
Ortega connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ortega putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Tae tries to lock up and control but Ortega gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ortega in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ortega cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Tae tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tae regains half guard.
Ortega lands with a punch from half guard.
Tae taking some punishment here, with Ortega in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortega working over Tae with some ground and pound. Tae looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tae is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ortega pulls his head out easily.
Tae tries to get to full guard but Ortega has control of the leg.
Ortega seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tae looking for submissions off his back.
Tae looking for submissions off his back.
Tae moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ortega connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortega connects with a couple of short punches.
Ortega working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ortega landing with the ground and pound.
Ortega with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ortega's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ortega won't allow Tae to sweep him here.
Tae is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ortega stands up over Tae, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ortega is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tae is trying to keep Ortega in close.
Ortega postures up and lands a big shot to Tae's brow.
Ortega with a nice head shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emilio Ortega dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ortega drives through with a takedown into Tae's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Tae looking to control.
Tae is looking for a triangle here but Ortega uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Tae is trying to escape the position but Ortega is controlling the position.
Tae is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tae taking a bit of punishment here - Ortega scoring with strikes.
Ortega landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tae gets back to half guard.
Ortega takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ortega working over Tae with some ground and pound. Tae looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tae trying to control but Ortega postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortega wants to work for an arm triangle but Tae is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ortega working Tae over with strikes.
Ortega is nestled in close to Tae, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tae is looking for a sweep. Ortega is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tae has hold of Ortega's hands but Ortega slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ortega is thwarting Tae's attempts to control the position.
Tae might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ortega haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ortega is controlling the pace.
Ortega lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortega is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tae is trying to control but can't.
Ortega lands strikes from half guard.
Tae wants to get back to full guard.
Ortega trying to control from half guard but Tae is working away.
Ortega is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ortega prevents Tae from getting the reversal.
Ortega looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ortega lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ortega unloading with bombs!
Ortega has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tae sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ortega lands strikes from half guard.
Ortega drops an elbow to the side of Tae's head.
Tae looking for submissions off his back.
Tae is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ortega's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ortega's back!
Ortega rolls, trying to escape but Tae keeps control of the position.
Ortega rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Tae is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ortega doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tae.
Tae is trying to control the action in half guard but Ortega is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortega gets back to full guard.
Ortega managing to control the position.
Tae trying to control but Ortega is working from the bottom.
Ortega lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Tae wants to stand up but Ortega is controlling him.
Ortega working some strikes from top position.
Ortega wants to control from the top but Tae keeps moving.
Tae working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emilio Ortega dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Tae tries to clinch up.
Tae tries to clinch but Ortega moves out of range.
Tae tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ortega swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tae works Ortega's body with a nice hook.
Tae is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ortega shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ortega was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ortega is working Tae over with some ground and pound from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega lands a few punches from side control.
Ortega scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tae to see if he's OK.
Ortega in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Tae is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ortega off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortega rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Tae prevents Ortega from improving his position.
Tae is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Tae is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ortega doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tae.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ortega manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tae pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ortega is keeping the position for now.
Tae won't allow Ortega to sweep him here.
Tae throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ortega works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortega pulls Tae in to control the position.
Ortega looking for a sweep. Not yet Ortega, not yet.
Ortega working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tae.
Ortega looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tae is one step ahead there.
Tae trying to control the position from guard on top but Ortega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ortega bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tae's guard.
Tae can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ortega controls the pace.
Ortega working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ortega scoring with some ground and pound.
Ortega makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Emilio Ortega overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tae keeping full guard, as Ortega tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortega controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ortega landing some decent shots from guard.
Tae is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ortega is working Tae over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ortega lands a couple of elbows.
Ortega avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tae tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortega trying to control but Tae is working from the bottom.
Ortega content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tae looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ortega postures up and lands a big shot to Tae's brow.
Ortega stands up over Tae, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ortega sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ortega working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ortega is working Tae over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ortega is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mabahong Tae has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Emilio Ortega is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ortega controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emilio Ortega showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ortega has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:26
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emilio Ortega!
Emilio Ortega thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chance Greyvine (ranked 4057 p4p, 3396 weight class) and Journey Sky (ranked 486 p4p, 415 weight class). Greyvine comes to the cage accompanied by Ace of Spades - Motorhead. Journey Sky has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chance Greyvine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Journey Sky!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sky moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Good exchange - Sky coming out on top.
Sky looks to throw the jab but Greyvine is out of range.
Greyvine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sky. Greyvine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Greyvine misses with a few strikes there.
Greyvine has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sky misses with a hook.
Greyvine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Greyvine gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sky lands with a straight right. Greyvine didn't see that one coming.
Sky looks to score with a jab to the body but Greyvine is just out of range.
Sky misses with a hook.
Greyvine moves into range and connects with a jab.
Greyvine misses with a straight right.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sky scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Greyvine. Sky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Greyvine takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sky uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Greyvine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sky.
Greyvine misses with an uppercut.
Greyvine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sky manages to avoid it.
Greyvine with a jab.
Greyvine misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greyvine swings for the body but Sky moves out of range.
Sky has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sky cracks Greyvine with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Greyvine on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sky throws a body shot but no joy.
Sky is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Greyvine had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Sky scores with a hook to the body. Greyvine takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sky scores with a jab to the body.
Sky scores with a jab to the body.
Greyvine throws out a loose jab but Sky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Greyvine lands with an overhand left.
A telegraphed right hand from Sky misses the target.
Sky avoids the body shot from Greyvine.
Sky slips a jab from Greyvine.
Sky ducks under a wild hook from Greyvine.
Sky scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greyvine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sky.
Sky bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Greyvine's head backwards.
Greyvine takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sky steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Greyvine.
Jab by Sky.
Sky lands a jab to Greyvine's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sky scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sky. Greyvine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sky cracks Greyvine with a good jab.
Sky scores with a body shot.
Greyvine misses with a body shot.
Sky getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sky stuns Greyvine with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sky scores with a hook to the body. Greyvine takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sky connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Greyvine's hands.
A swing and a miss from Sky.
An attempted straight right counter from Greyvine misses the target.
Sky just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sky. Greyvine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sky comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sky uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Greyvine.
Greyvine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sky keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sky jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sky cracks Greyvine with a right hand to the side of the head.
Greyvine scores with a jab.
Sky throws a hook but Greyvine avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sky throws a hook but Greyvine blocks it.
Greyvine on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Greyvine has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sky finds it's way round the side to connect with Greyvine's head.
Sky connects with a jab.
Greyvine lands a nice shot that snaps Sky's head back.
Greyvine takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sky scores with a crisp jab that stopped Greyvine in his tracks.
Sky connects with a body shot.
Greyvine takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Some wild striking there from Greyvine.
A nice side step and Sky releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sky lands with a hook. Greyvine tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greyvine loads up on a big right hand but Sky slips the punch.
Sky misses with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Sky. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sky.
Greyvine misses with a looping right.
Sky lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Greyvine takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Greyvine.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greyvine swings for the body but Sky moves out of range.
Sky lands with a good body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Greyvine. Sky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sky slips under a jab.
Greyvine ducks under a wild hook from Sky.
Sky misses with a wild body shot.
Greyvine fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Greyvine slips under a jab from Sky.
Greyvine takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sky ducks under a wild hook from Greyvine.
Sky looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Greyvine thuds his right hand into Sky's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Greyvine takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sky jabs at Greyvine's body.
Sky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Greyvine on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sky darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sky works the jab nicely.
Sky lunges at Greyvine with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Greyvine's hand.
Greyvine misses the shot to the body.
Sky connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Greyvine's hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Journey Sky 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.
Sky dips to his left and cracks Greyvine with an uppercut!
A slow jab from Greyvine misses its intended target.
Greyvine looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Greyvine moves away.
Sky throws a hook but Greyvine blocks it.
Sky scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Greyvine digs a good hook to Sky's body.
Sky misses with a wild body shot.
Sky works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Greyvine's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sky connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Greyvine scrambles back to his feet.
A cross from Sky lands.
Sky looks to throw the jab but Greyvine is out of range.
Greyvine 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.
Sky waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Greyvine.
Greyvine takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut lands for Sky. That snapped Greyvine's head back.
Greyvine has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sky finds it's way round the side to connect with Greyvine's head.
Sky throws a body punch but Greyvine moves out of range.
Sky slips under a jab.
Greyvine throws a hook but Sky blocks it.
Greyvine connects with a body shot that sends Sky's belly button to the back.
A lazy left from Sky finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greyvine takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sky scores with a jab to the jaw.
Greyvine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sky.
Sky scores with a nice strike.
Greyvine misses with a straight left.
Greyvine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sky.
Sky throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Greyvine with a hook.
Sky looks to score with a jab to the body but Greyvine is just out of range.
Sky lands an overhand right.
Greyvine will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Greyvine throws out a loose jab but Sky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sky misses with a hook to the body
and Greyvine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Greyvine moves away.
Sky dips to his left and cracks Greyvine with an uppercut!
Nice shot by Sky.
Sky lands with a nice body punch.
Greyvine staying out of range there.
Greyvine throwing a counter right hand but Sky manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greyvine misses the shot to the body.
Sky lands with a hook. Greyvine tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Greyvine on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Journey Sky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sky misses the jab.
Greyvine throws a hook but Sky avoids it easily.
Greyvine connects with the punch.
Sky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Greyvine looks to throw the jab but Sky is out of range.
Jab by Sky.
Sky scores with a jab to the head.
A big left from Greyvine misses.
Greyvine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sky throws a shot to the body.
Greyvine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sky throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Greyvine to counter with a crisp jab.
Sky dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Greyvine misses with the combination.
Sky lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greyvine takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Greyvine on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Greyvine ducks right into an uppercut from Sky.
Jab by Sky.
Sky connects with a good right hand that stumbles Greyvine. Greyvine circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sky displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Greyvine throws out the jab.
Greyvine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sky blocks a jab.
Sky throws a body punch but Greyvine moves out of range.
Sky dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sky throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sky takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheers as Greyvine lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sky doesn't seem phased though.
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!
Sky staying out of range there.
It seemed like Sky was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sky lands a nice looking body shot.
Sky throws a body shot but no joy.
Greyvine moves away from the strike by Sky.
A counter left hand to the body from Greyvine misses its target.
Greyvine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sky.
Sky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Sky.
The fighters circling - Greyvine throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Greyvine moves away.
Journey Sky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sky sizes up Greyvine with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Greyvine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sky dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sky stuns Greyvine with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sky scores with a jab. Greyvine acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sky throws a hook to the side of Greyvine's head but Greyvine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sky cracks a nice hook into Greyvine's ribs.
Sky scores with a body shot.
Sky stuns Greyvine with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Greyvine takes one to the side of the head.
Sky thuds a left hand into Greyvine's body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A punch lands to the side of Greyvine 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Greyvine might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Sky connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sky slips under a jab.
Sky cracks a nice hook into Greyvine's ribs.
Sky lands a jab to Greyvine's midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Journey Sky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Greyvine defending well as Sky loads up on a big left hand.
Sky comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A lazy left from Sky finds it's target.
Sky takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sky misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Sky.
Greyvine misses with a body shot.
Sky cracks Greyvine with an open hand slap.
Greyvine lands a jab to the nose.
Greyvine fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sky looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Greyvine misses with a straight right.
Greyvine misses with a jab, cross combination.
Greyvine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sky moves away.
Sky punishes Greyvine's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greyvine staying out of range there.
A cross from Sky lands.
Greyvine throws a looping overhand right but Sky ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sky! But no joy.
Sky ducks under a wild hook from Greyvine.
Greyvine tries to move into range but Sky moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sky, as that shot connected.
Sky connects with a body shot that sends Greyvine's belly button to the back.
Sky throws a body punch but Greyvine moves out of range.
Sky lands with a right hand.
Sky scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Greyvine misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sky fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Greyvine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sky sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sky connects with a body shot.
Greyvine misses with a two punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sky. Greyvine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sky slips a jab from Greyvine.
Greyvine swings for the body but Sky moves out of range.
Sky comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Greyvine takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sky comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big left from Sky misses.
Sky lunges at Greyvine with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Greyvine's hand.
Sky lands the left hand.
Journey Sky is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greyvine takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sky throws a body shot but no joy.
Greyvine lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sky circles away quickly and effectively.
Sky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Greyvine.
Greyvine looks to throw the jab but Sky is out of range.
Sky doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Greyvine throws a lazy right hand but Sky sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sky looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sky ducks under a wild hook from Greyvine.
Sky scores with a hook to the body. Greyvine takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Greyvine.
Greyvine throws a good cross that connects.
Sky lands with a nice body punch.
Sky clobbers Greyvine with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sky fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Greyvine looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Greyvine on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Greyvine misses with a straight left.
Sky is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Greyvine with a body shot.
Sky scores with a shot to the body.
Sky keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Greyvine.
Greyvine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greyvine scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Greyvine moves away from the strike by Sky.
Greyvine takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sky bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sky uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Greyvine.
Greyvine throws a jab but it's blocked by Sky.
Greyvine is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sky lands with a hook. Greyvine tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Greyvine takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
 Greyvine is rocked!
Greyvine throws a hook to the side of Sky's head but Sky sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oh Greyvine is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Greyvine misses the shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Sky there.
Jab from Sky.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sky fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Greyvine looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sky drops Greyvine with a straight right hand, right on the button! Sky follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Journey Sky!
During a confident post fight interview, Journey Sky 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben Solomon (ranked 2532 p4p, 2812 weight class) and Lefty Lopez (ranked 299 p4p, 324 weight class). Lefty Lopez is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ben Solomon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lefty Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez throws a body punch but Solomon moves out of range.
Solomon connects with a nice looking jab.
Solomon blocks a jab.
Lopez slips a straight right by Solomon.
Lopez walks into a stiff left hand from Solomon.
Lopez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lopez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Solomon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lopez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lopez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Solomon momentarily.
Solomon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Solomon cracks a nice hook into Lopez's ribs.
Lopez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Solomon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Solomon misses with an uppercut. Lopez saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Solomon.
Lopez dives in and grabs Solomon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Solomon pushes down on Lopez's head and hops out.
Solomon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lopez momentarily.
Lopez slips a jab from Solomon.
Lopez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Solomon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice shot lands for Solomon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez throws a lazy uppercut
and Solomon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lopez lands a really nice looking cross but Solomon seems unphased.
Ben Solomon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lopez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Solomon.
Solomon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lopez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lopez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Solomon counters with a stiff right hand.
Solomon looks to score with a jab to the body but Lopez is just out of range.
Solomon throws out a powerful jab.
Lopez throws a hook but Solomon blocks it.
Lopez throws a right hand that misses
and Solomon counters with a nice uppercut.
Lopez tries to land a leg kick but Solomon saw it coming and moves away.
Solomon takes a swing at Lopez's ribcage but misses.
Solomon throws a body punch but Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez throws a hook but Solomon blocks it.
Solomon is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lopez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You can see the frustration on Solomon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Solomon manages to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solomon gets full guard.
Solomon wants to sweep but no luck.
Solomon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lopez's guard.
Lopez is looking to stand up but Solomon isn't so interested in that idea.
Solomon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Solomon looking to pass the guard.
Solomon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Solomon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lopez wants to stand up but Solomon is controlling him.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Solomon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lopez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Solomon stays in close to Lopez's body and controls the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Solomon.
Lopez avoids the body shot from Solomon.
Lopez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Solomon seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lopez jabs Solomon right on the nose. Solomon blinks but takes it well.
Solomon fails to land with a series of punches.
Solomon throws a lazy right hand but Lopez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lopez throws a jab but it's blocked by Solomon.
A low kick from Lopez is predictable there
and Solomon counters with a stiff right hand.
Lopez tests Solomon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lopez lands a nice hook to Solomon's body. Solomon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lopez throws out a loose jab but Solomon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Solomon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lopez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Solomon.
Solomon misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Solomon dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The crowd cheers as Lopez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Solomon doesn't seem phased though.
Solomon lands a nice shot to the body.
Lopez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Solomon scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ben Solomon is winning the standup battle so far.
Solomon staying out of range there.
Lopez throws a lazy right hand but Solomon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Solomon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Lopez misses its intended target.
Solomon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Solomon takes a swing at Lopez's ribcage but misses.
Lopez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Solomon is fending him off so far but Lopez persists. Nope, Solomon circles away and we're back to standing.
Lopez ducks under a wild hook from Solomon.
Solomon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fighters circling - Lopez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Solomon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lopez can do to turn this around?
Lopez lands a nice shot that snaps Solomon's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Lopez.
Lopez looks to land a left hand but Solomon moved out of range nicely.
Solomon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Solomon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lefty Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solomon misses with an uppercut. Lopez saw that one coming.
Solomon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Solomon. Lopez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Solomon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lopez's head.
Solomon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lopez was well out of range. Poor timing from Solomon.
Solomon ducks under a wild hook from Lopez.
Solomon misses with a looping right.
Solomon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Solomon throws a big shot that misses.
Lopez throws a nice looking combination but Solomon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lopez cracks a nice hook into Solomon's ribs.
Lopez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Solomon.
Solomon throwing a counter right hand but Lopez manages to avoid it.
Lopez misses with a combination
and Solomon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lopez throws a hook but Solomon blocks it.
Solomon looks to land a right hand but Lopez moved out of range.
Solomon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lopez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Solomon misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Solomon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solomon needs to keep his hands up - Lopez had a free shot at his head there.
Lopez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lopez tried to score with a low kick but Solomon checks it.
A big right from Lopez misses.
Solomon throwing a counter right hand but Lopez manages to avoid it.
Lopez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Solomon.
Lopez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Solomon throws a body punch but Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez tries a quick counter leg kick but Solomon is wise to it.
Lopez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Solomon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Solomon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lopez misses with a series of wild punches.
Lopez lands with a nice body punch.
Lopez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Solomon is able to avoid easily.
Lopez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Solomon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lopez.
Solomon just misses with a punch to the body.
Lopez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Solomon avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solomon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Solomon moves out of range of the strikes.
Solomon throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Solomon misses its intended target.
Solomon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lopez.
Lopez misses with a jab to the body
and Solomon counters with a stiff right hand.
Solomon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lopez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lopez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lopez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Solomon works Lopez's body with a nice hook.
Solomon throws the left hand but Lopez avoids the punch easily.
Lopez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Solomon lands a lovely overhand right.
Lopez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A telegraphed right hand from Lopez misses the target.
Solomon throwing a counter right hand but Lopez manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez misses with a looping left.
Lopez misses with a hook.
Solomon is looking to counter punch.
Solomon scores with a jab. Lopez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Solomon scores with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lopez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Solomon looks to score with a jab to the body but Lopez is just out of range.
Lopez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Solomon scores with a jab to the head.
Lopez throws a hook but Solomon avoids it easily.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Solomon blocks a jab.
Solomon is looking to counter punch.
Solomon throws a body shot but no joy.
Solomon throws out a loose jab but Lopez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Solomon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lopez manages to avoid it.
Solomon blocks a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Solomon blocks the low kick.
Solomon swings for the body but Lopez moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lopez just misses with a punch to the body.
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 Ben Solomon will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lopez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jab, jab by Solomon - just one landing.
Lopez misses with a body punch
and Solomon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lopez connects with a body shot.
Lopez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lopez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Solomon circles away quickly and effectively.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Solomon checks a leg kick.
Lopez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Solomon.
Solomon tries to bum rush Lopez with a series of wild strikes but Lopez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lopez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Solomon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lopez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Solomon ducks under a wild hook from Lopez.
Lopez throws out a leg kick but Solomon moves out of range and Lopez only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Solomon lands with a good body shot.
Solomon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Solomon swats away the attempt to clinch by Lopez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solomon misses the shot to the body.
Lopez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lopez slips under a jab.
Solomon walks into a straight right hand from Lopez.
Solomon throws a hook to the side of Lopez's head but Lopez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lopez throws a looping overhand right but Solomon ducks down to avoid it.
Lopez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Solomon.
Lopez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Solomon just misses with a punch to the body.
Lopez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Solomon.
Nice uppercut lands for Solomon. That snapped Lopez's head back.
Solomon misses the shot to the body.
Lopez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lopez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lopez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Solomon counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Solomon digs a good body shot into Lopez's ribs.
Solomon walks into a stiff left hand from Lopez.
Lopez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
 Lopez is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Solomon finds it's target.
Lopez is still on wobbly legs! Can Solomon finish him?
Solomon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Solomon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Solomon punishes Lopez's body with a nice straight punch.
Solomon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lopez.
Lopez misses with an uppercut.
Solomon pounces like a tiger and cracks Lopez with a vicious hook! Lopez is down but not out! Solomon follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ben Solomon!
Our winner, Ben Solomon, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Claudio Castagnoli (ranked 2099 p4p, 2396 weight class) and Scott Thompson (ranked 243 p4p, 283 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Castagnoli might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to James Bond Theme. Thompson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Redneck Summer - Ben Hudson. Claudio Castagnoli had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Claudio Castagnoli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson throws a leg kick which misses Castagnoli's front leg but catches the back leg as Castagnoli tries to avoid it.
Thompson lands a nice shot to the body.
A low kick lands for Castagnoli.
Thompson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Castagnoli is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Thompson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big right from Castagnoli misses.
Thompson scores with a sloppy right hand. Castagnoli should have avoided that one.
Castagnoli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Castagnoli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thompson misses with a jab to the body
and Castagnoli counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thompson thinking.
Thompson connects with a body shot that sends Castagnoli's belly button to the back.
Castagnoli lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castagnoli connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Castagnoli throws a body shot but no joy.
Castagnoli lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thompson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Castagnoli manages to avoid it.
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Castagnoli is just out of range.
Thompson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Castagnoli rather than just go for the knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castagnoli misses with a double jab
and Thompson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Thompson.
Castagnoli pulls Thompson in to control the position.
Castagnoli is trying to keep Thompson in close.
Castagnoli is looking to sweep but instead, Thompson has passed into half guard.
Thompson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ground and pound from Thompson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Castagnoli defending well though.
Castagnoli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Castagnoli is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thompson pulls his head out easily.
Thompson trying to control the action but Castagnoli is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson wants to pass the guard but Castagnoli is defending well.
Thompson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Castagnoli does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Castagnoli is looking to control Thompson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Castagnoli avoid being mounted?
Thompson wants to take a breather but Castagnoli is having none of it.
Castagnoli is holding on to half guard well.
Castagnoli moves into full guard.
Castagnoli is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson connects with a couple of short punches.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Castagnoli keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thompson is looking to work some ground and pound but Castagnoli has wrist control.
Castagnoli wants to sweep here but Thompson controlling him for the moment.
Thompson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Castagnoli keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thompson lands a right hook to the body.
Castagnoli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throws a body shot but no joy.
Thompson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thompson just misses with a punch to the body.
Scott Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson swings widly with a right hand
and Castagnoli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thompson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Castagnoli was well out of range. Poor timing from Thompson.
Thompson lands a slapping body shot.
Thompson lands with an uppercut that bounces Castagnoli off the cage and back into range.
Castagnoli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thompson misses with a hook to the body
and Castagnoli counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castagnoli sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Castagnoli misses with a hook.
Thompson misses with a series of wild punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Thompson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Castagnoli moves away.
Thompson throws a body punch but Castagnoli moves out of range.
Thompson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Castagnoli fails with an attempt to clinch.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Castagnoli enables Thompson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Castagnoli manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Thompson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castagnoli is looking for a triangle here but Thompson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Thompson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Castagnoli to see if he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castagnoli tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thompson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Thompson lands a nice forearm strike.
Castagnoli is trying to get back to half guard.
Castagnoli is not content to let Thompson control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson controlling the position.
Castagnoli is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Castagnoli taking a bit of punishment here - Thompson scoring with strikes.
Thompson working the body and head with strikes.
Castagnoli is looking to regain half guard here but Thompson keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
You can see the frustration on Castagnoli's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Castagnoli tries to buck Thompson off but Thompson is having none of it.
Castagnoli takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Castagnoli on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Castagnoli is looking for a sweep.
Thompson working the head and body with strikes.
Castagnoli is rocked!
Thompson controls the position.
Thompson trying to control the action but Castagnoli is working from the bottom.
Thompson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Thompson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Oh Castagnoli is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Castagnoli tries to buck Thompson off but Thompson is having none of it.
Castagnoli seems to have got his legs back now.
Thompson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Castagnoli's legs.
Thompson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Castagnoli keeps working.
Thompson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Castagnoli can't do much from the bottom here.
Castagnoli tries to improve position but can't.
Thompson controlling the position.
Castagnoli can't do much from the bottom here.
Castagnoli is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castagnoli is working to avoid the ground and pound but Thompson connects with a decent elbow.
Castagnoli wants to control but Thompson postures up.
Thompson works to advance to full mount. Castagnoli defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Thompson with the ground and pound from mount.
Castagnoli tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thompson tries to control but Castagnoli wriggling away.
Scott Thompson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thompson punishing his opponent with strikes.
The referee warns Castagnoli that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thompson loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Castagnoli scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Thompson land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Thompson stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Thompson!
A relieved looking Scott Thompson 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Jankovic (ranked 969 p4p, 3301 weight class) and Striker Jackson (ranked 126 p4p, 382 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ivan Jankovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Striker Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've been told by Jankovic's head coaches at Convicted Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jankovic gets tackled into the cage by Jackson. Jackson maintains the clinch.
Jankovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jankovic is defending well for now.
Jankovic lands a right hand.
Jankovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jankovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jankovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jankovic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jankovic lands a right hand.
Jankovic avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Jankovic lands a body shot.
Jankovic misses with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jankovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jankovic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jackson or not.
Jackson looks winded!
Jankovic managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
Jankovic lands a left hand.
Jankovic lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Jankovic.
Jankovic scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Jankovic blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jankovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jankovic feints and then cracks Jackson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jackson down.
Jankovic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jackson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jankovic looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Jankovic backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Jackson's temple! It sends Jackson violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Jankovic celebrates and the doctors try to help Jackson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Ivan Jankovic!
After winning the bout, Ivan Jankovic thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Striker Jackson stepped up to the mic, saying 'He hit the lotto! Ill be back!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pyay Thuta (ranked 953 p4p, 3002 weight class) and Artemis Entreri (ranked 145 p4p, 411 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pyay Thuta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Artemis Entreri!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Entreri connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Decent striking displayed by Entreri there.
Entreri throws a looping overhand right but Thuta ducks down to avoid it.
Entreri lands with a cross.
Thuta motions for Entreri to come forward. Thuta throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Entreri looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Entreri throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thuta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch lands to the side of Thuta 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Entreri looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Entreri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Entreri throws a poor cross that misses
and Entreri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Entreri throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thuta on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking cross lands there for Thuta.
Thuta leaves his chin hanging out and Entreri seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Thuta crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Artemis Entreri!
After the fight, Artemis Entreri was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gary Andary (ranked 2042 p4p, 838 weight class) and CC Chai (ranked 252 p4p, 118 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as CC Chai enters the cage!
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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 7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Gary Andary!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, CC Chai!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andary throws a shot from downtown. Chai moves away and avoids it.
Andary swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Chai to counter with a crisp jab.
Andary shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chai misses with a body shot.
Andary fails to land the takedown.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Chai has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Andary shoots and misses
and Chai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Andary throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chai slips under a jab from Andary.
Chai throws a counter combo.
Andary needs to keep his hands up - Chai had a free shot at his head there.
Chai throws a jab but it's blocked by Andary.
Andary tries to clinch up but Chai circles away and keeps his distance.
Chai misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Andary takes a swing at Chai's ribcage but misses.
Andary swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andary's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chai under the eye.
Andary closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chai tries to clinch but Andary moves out of range.
Chai drives through and clinches with Andary against the cage.
Chai lands with a right to the head.
Chai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Andary tries to throw a body punch but Chai avoids it by throwing Andary back against the cage.
Chai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chai struggles to land a body shot inside as Andary controls his hands.
Chai lands with a right to the head.
Andary breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Andary misses.
Chai has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Andary throws a poor cross that misses
and Chai counters with a stiff right hand.
Chai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andary.
Chai is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Andary throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andary.
Andary tries a head kick but it misses.
Chai misses with a looping right.
Chai throws a jab when Andary was well out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Andary.
Andary is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Chai's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Andary throws a right and a left that Chai avoids nicely.
Chai lands with a good body shot.
Gary Andary seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andary sizes up Chai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chai misses the shot to the body.
Chai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Andary has closed the distance and engaged Chai in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Andary is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chai gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Andary. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andary looking to throw knees to the head but Chai is blocking nicely.
Andary is pushing Chai up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chai misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Chai.
Andary tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andary drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chai gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Andary blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai.
Chai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Andary decides to pull guard.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Andary is keeping the position.
Andary keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andary can't keep his opponent in guard - Chai advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chai seems to be looking for submissions.
Andary is refusing to be controlled, as Chai sits in half guard.
Chai passes to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andary prevents Chai from moving into mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai is still trying to improve position.
Chai is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Andary looks calm but he's in trouble here. Chai gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Andary is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Chai lets go of the hold and Andary can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). CC Chai!
Our winner, CC Chai, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Somporn Metharom (ranked 1391 p4p, 1249 weight class) and Itziar Belmond (ranked 186 p4p, 168 weight class). Metharom comes to the cage accompanied by Porcelain - Moby. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Somporn Metharom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Itziar Belmond!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metharom goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
 It looks like Itziar Belmond has been cut.
Belmond misses with an attempted mid kick.
Metharom slips a straight right by Belmond.
Metharom misses with a shot to the body
and Belmond counters with a leg kick.
Metharom lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from Metharom.
Metharom throws a poor cross that misses
and Belmond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Metharom throws a poor cross that misses
and Belmond makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Belmond misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Metharom lands an overhand right.
Metharom throws an off balance right hand
and Belmond counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metharom scores with a jab. Belmond acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Metharom lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Belmond connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Belmond looks to land a right hand but Metharom moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Metharom on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metharom misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Belmond on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Somporn Metharom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Metharom comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Metharom throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Belmond counters with a nice kick to the body.
Belmond fails in his attempt to clinch.
Belmond misses the body punch
and Metharom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Belmond displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Metharom throws out the jab.
Belmond ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Metharom connects with a single shot there.
Belmond is rocked!
Metharom stuns Belmond with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Belmond is still on wobbly legs! Can Metharom finish him?
A clash of legs there as Metharom blocks the low kick.
Metharom looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Metharom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Metharom is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
BOOM! Metharom lands a beautiful left hook that drops Belmond. Belmond tries to recover but Metharom is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Belmond lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Somporn Metharom!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Musa Vitalik (ranked 1935 p4p, 1105 weight class) and Chaikka Chai (ranked 288 p4p, 170 weight class). Vitalik comes to the cage accompanied by Planet Purge - Midnight Tyrannosaurus & Ehide. Chai is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dead Man Walking. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Musa Vitalik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Chaikka Chai!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vitalik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
Vitalik throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Musa Vitalik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vitalik throws a hook but Chai avoids it easily.
Chai throws a big counter head kick but Vitalik avoids it with no problem.
Vitalik has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Vitalik just misses with a punch to the body.
Vitalik misses with a combination
and Chai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vitalik pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vitalik misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vitalik misses with a double jab
and Chai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vitalik misses with a body shot.
Vitalik misses with a double jab
and Chai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vitalik throws an off balance right hand
and Chai counters with a stiff right hand.
Chai slips under a jab from Vitalik.
Vitalik misses with a left hand
and Chai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vitalik thinking.
Vitalik fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chai on the side of the head.
Vitalik lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chai at a distance.
Vitalik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai.
Vitalik shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Chai napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Vitalik trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vitalik prevents Chai from escaping the position.
Vitalik tries to move into full mount but can't pass Chai's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Who's going to make the next move?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai taking a bit of punishment here - Vitalik scoring with strikes.
Vitalik wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy.
Chai felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Chai defending against the ground and pound.
Vitalik scoring with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vitalik working the strikes but Chai uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Chai wants to improve his position but Vitalik is controlling well.
Vitalik working the head and body with strikes.
Vitalik is looking to take a break and control but Chai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vitalik throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vitalik keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Chai on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Chai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vitalik looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chai regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Vitalik.
Chai pulls Vitalik in close to prevent any damage.
Vitalik controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vitalik passes Chai's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vitalik is looking to stall here but Chai recovers full guard.
Vitalik looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Musa Vitalik dominated that round.
That's time! Vitalik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vitalik ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
Vitalik changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chai looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Vitalik throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Vitalik trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom.
Vitalik tries to move into full mount but can't pass Chai's legs.
Vitalik misses with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai tries to improve position but can't.
Vitalik is looking to take a break and control but Chai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vitalik working the body and head with strikes.
Vitalik wants to take a breather but Chai manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Vitalik.
Chai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vitalik.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vitalik accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vitalik wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Vitalik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chai can do to turn this around?
Vitalik throws a strike but Chai rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vitalik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vitalik is on top in guard.
Vitalik looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vitalik throws an elbow that misses. Chai uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vitalik's guard. Nice move by Chai!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vitalik is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vitalik trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Vitalik postures up.
Vitalik throws an elbow that misses. Chai uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vitalik's guard. Nice move by Chai!
Vitalik looking to control.
Chai is fighting to break Vitalik's control of his arms but Vitalik is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vitalik is looking to sweep but instead, Chai has passed into half guard.
Vitalik tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vitalik is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chai's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chai's back!
Chai has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Vitalik.
Vitalik struggling to keep hold of the position.
Vitalik punches the canvas rather than the man.
Vitalik somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Chai holding both Vitalik 's hands and preventing any damage.
Vitalik lands strikes to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vitalik missing with strikes from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Musa Vitalik dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Vitalik throws a series of punches but Chai avoids them all with ease.
Chai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Vitalik with a body shot.
Vitalik takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vitalik throws a poor cross that misses
and Chai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chai 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.
Vitalik cracks Chai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vitalik thows a left - swing and a miss!
A shot to the body from Vitalik misses
and Chai counters with a stiff right hand.
Chaikka Chai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vitalik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vitalik lands a nice looking body shot.
Chai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chai cracks Vitalik with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Chai has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Vitalik to stand back up!
Vitalik is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vitalik throws a hook but Chai blocks it.
Chai throws a fast counter high kick but Vitalik manages to duck under it in time.
Oh Vitalik is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A slow jab from Chai misses its intended target.
Vitalik seems to have got his legs back now.
Vitalik stuns Chai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vitalik thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vitalik lands a nice hook to Chai's body. Chai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vitalik shoots for a double leg takedown but Chai sprawls well. He's pushed Vitalik's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chai now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vitalik misses with a wild body shot.
Vitalik throws a right hand that Chai ducks under and follows up with a left that Chai also avoids with ease.
Vitalik fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chai sprawls well initially but Vitalik persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vitalik is trying to control. Chai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.
Vitalik throwing shots but Chai is blocking nicely.
Vitalik wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chai wants to improve his position but Vitalik is controlling well.
Chai is staying active underneath Vitalik, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ground and pound from Vitalik.
Vitalik throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chai is staying active underneath Vitalik, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai wants to improve his position but Vitalik is controlling well.
Chai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vitalik.
Vitalik not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chai is looking for a sweep. Vitalik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vitalik wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Vitalik content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Vitalik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab.
Vitalik looks to score with a jab to the body but Chai is just out of range.
Chai now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vitalik loads up on a big right hand but Chai slips the punch.
Vitalik takes a swing at Chai's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Chai misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai misses with a hook.
Vitalik misses the jab.
Vitalik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vitalik throws a combination. Chai tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Chaikka Chai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vitalik throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai counters with a body kick.
Chai throws a body punch but Vitalik moves out of range.
Vitalik tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chai sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vitalik somewhat.
Chai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Musa Vitalik.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vitalik, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Musa Vitalik!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Riendeau (ranked 674 p4p, 1350 weight class) and Ivan Raikov (ranked 85 p4p, 168 weight class). Raikov has chosen Back in the USSR as his entrance music. 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 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eric Riendeau!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Raikov!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raikov is looking to clinch.
Raikov avoids the body shot from Riendeau.
Raikov is looking for the big counter here.
Riendeau is looking to clinch but Raikov is avoiding it.
Raikov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Raikov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Ivan Raikov has been cut.
Riendeau throws a sloppy body shot
and Raikov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Raikov.
Raikov trying to control but Riendeau is working from the bottom.
Riendeau is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Riendeau looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Raikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Raikov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Riendeau's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Raikov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Riendeau not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Riendeau might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Riendeau looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raikov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Raikov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Riendeau wants to control but Raikov postures up.
Riendeau knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Raikov on the ground.
Raikov trying to control the action but Riendeau is working from the bottom.
Riendeau is looking for a sweep.
Riendeau stops Raikov from passing to mount.
Raikov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Riendeau is looking to regain half guard here but Raikov keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riendeau is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Ludus Magnus that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Raikov is trying to get an arm triangle but Riendeau is defending well.
Riendeau is trying to escape the position but Raikov is controlling the position.
Riendeau on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Riendeau tries to get out of the position.
Riendeau is not content to let Raikov control the position.
Riendeau tries to improve position but can't.
Riendeau prevents Raikov from moving into mount.
Riendeau tries to improve position but can't.
Raikov works to advance to full mount. Riendeau defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Raikov lands a big elbow.
Riendeau tries to lock up and control but Raikov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raikov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Riendeau is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raikov forces the positional change into back control.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Raikov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Raikov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Raikov is cranking Riendeau's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Riendeau! He's tightened the choke and Riendeau is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ivan Raikov!
Ivan Raikov is the new middleweight champion!
Ivan Raikov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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