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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ilgonis Bahs (ranked 24764 p4p, 5253 weight class) and Mimo Mosa (ranked 220 p4p, 278 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ilgonis Bahs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mimo Mosa!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bahs scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mosa checks a leg kick.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bahs enables Mosa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bahs manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mosa is standing up over Bahs. Bahs looks to escape but Mosa dives into side control.
Mosa sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bahs is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bahs tries to improve position but can't.
Mosa in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Bahs is trying to control Mosa's posture but Mosa avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bahs is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Mosa is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mosa scoring with strikes but Bahs is staying in there.
Mosa raining down hammerfists from mount.
Mosa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bahs keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mosa lands a couple of good shots and Bahs has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
You can see the frustration on Bahs's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mosa is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Bahs. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bahs is trying to remain composed but Mosa is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
What can Bahs do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bahs fending off the submission attempt from Mosa.
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!
Mosa tightening his grip on Bahs, looking for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mosa throwing sloppy strikes.
Mosa is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mosa connects with a big shot to the side of Bahs's head.
Bahs covering up well under a series of strikes from Mosa.
Mosa is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Bahs won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Mosa off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mimo Mosa!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jape Koli (ranked 24761 p4p, 5166 weight class) and Nedjeljko Krajisnik (ranked 549 p4p, 509 weight class). Jape Koli is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jape Koli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nedjeljko Krajisnik!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koli lands with a kick to the ribs.
Koli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Koli takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Koli misses with an uppercut
and Krajisnik counters with a body kick that stops Koli in his tracks momentarily.
Krajisnik throws a hook but Koli blocks it.
Krajisnik fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Koli misses with a kick to the body
and Koli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koli throws a sloppy head kick and Krajisnik moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Koli.
Krajisnik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Krajisnik takes a kick to the side of the head.
Krajisnik throws a low kick but Koli moves out of range easily.
Koli jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Koli throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krajisnik keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
As Koli backs off Krajisnik throws a huge counter combo but Koli manages to avoid it all.
Koli throws a sloppy head kick and Krajisnik moves out of range easily.
Koli throws a head kick that misses.
Koli throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krajisnik avoids the head kick by Koli.
Krajisnik swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Krajisnik fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Koli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Koli gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Koli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Koli throws a sloppy head kick and Krajisnik moves out of range easily.
Krajisnik doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jape Koli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krajisnik misses with an attempted mid kick.
Krajisnik scores with a nice right hand.
Krajisnik is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A shot to the liver by Krajisnik. Beautiful body shot.
Koli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Koli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Krajisnik flicks out a counter leg kick but Koli steps away.
Koli is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Krajisnik.
Koli misses with a body kick.
Koli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Koli misses with an uppercut. Krajisnik saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koli walks into a straight right hand from Krajisnik.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Krajisnik.
Krajisnik jabs Koli right on the nose. Koli blinks but takes it well.
Krajisnik with a nice calf kick.
Koli drops his hands for a split second and Krajisnik immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Koli face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Krajisnik follows up with a right hand that knocks Koli into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nedjeljko Krajisnik!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baki Hanma (ranked 5504 p4p, 5104 weight class) and Thigu Thigu (ranked 503 p4p, 492 weight class). Thigu Thigu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baki Hanma!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thigu Thigu !
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanma swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thigu .
 It looks like Thigu Thigu has been cut.
Hanma definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hanma scores with a nice head shot.
Hanma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thigu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thigu just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHanma.
Thigu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thigu is looking to clinch.
Thigu dives in and grabs Hanma's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hanma pushes down on Thigu 's head and hops out.
Thigu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hanma avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice jab there from Hanma.
Hanma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hanma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hanma scores with a hook.
Hanma drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Thigu right on the button. Thigu goes down! Hanma follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Hanma gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baki Hanma!
Baki Hanma is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Baki Hanma thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boby Marreta (ranked 5094 p4p, 5139 weight class) and Iosef Tarasov (ranked 575 p4p, 576 weight class). Iosef Tarasov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boby Marreta!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Iosef Tarasov!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marreta tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tarasov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marreta somewhat.
Tarasov feints the counter takedown.
Tarasov keeps the fight on the outside.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marreta.
Tarasov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Marreta shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boby Marreta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marreta shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A cross from Marreta lands.
Marreta is looking to clinch.
Tarasov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarasov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marreta.
Tarasov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Marreta closes the distance and clinches up with Tarasov, looking for a takedown. Marreta pushes Tarasov against the cage but Tarasov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tarasov with the counter takedown but Marreta avoids it easily.
Marreta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tarasov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Marreta shoots in but no luck this time.
Tarasov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Marreta tries to clinch up but Tarasov circles away and keeps his distance.
Tarasov with the counter takedown but Marreta avoids it easily.
Marreta throws a lazy body kick
and Tarasov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tarasov is taking a breather. Marreta says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarasov stops Marreta from getting back to his feet.
Tarasov stalling.
It looks like Tarasov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Marreta has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tarasov is working away from the top position though.
Tarasov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tarasov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marreta missing with punches from the bottom.
Tarasov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tarasov is continuing to stall.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Marreta misses with a takedown attempt
and Tarasov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tarasov looking to pass the guard.
Tarasov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Marreta will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Let's hope that Tarasov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marreta controlling Tarasov's posture.
Tarasov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tarasov pushing down on Marreta's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tarasov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tarasov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marreta trying to hold on to Tarasov's head to control him but Tarasov postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iosef Tarasov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Marreta goes for a double leg but Tarasov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tarasov continues to drive forward.
Tarasov feints the counter takedown.
Marreta wants to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Marreta breaks from the clinch.
Marreta shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tarasov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tarasov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tarasov wants it to stay on the feet.
Tarasov feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boby Marreta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marreta tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tarasov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Marreta!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Tarasov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tarasov working away.
Tarasov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marreta is letting Tarasov control him for a moment.
Marreta is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tarasov off and has taken his back!
Marreta is looking for the choke from the back position but Tarasov is controlling his hands well.
Marreta looking to break Tarasov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Tarasov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Marreta will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Marreta controlling well, preventing Tarasov from escaping the position.
Marreta misses with an elbow to the head.
Tarasov trying to control the action but Marreta just sinks the hooks in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarasov can't escape the position.
Marreta doesn't have the hooks in and Tarasov manages to turn into his guard.
Marreta will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marreta being controlled here, momentarily.
Marreta wants to sweep here but Tarasov controlling him for the moment.
Tarasov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tarasov pushing down on Marreta's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The adventures of Tarasov the control monster continue. Boring.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marreta has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tarasov is working away from the top position though.
Marreta is looking for a sweep. Tarasov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tarasov passes to full mount!
Tarasov content just to control the position here.
More stalling from Tarasov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yet more stalling tactics from Tarasov.
Marreta stops Tarasov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Tarasov content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iosef Tarasov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Marreta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Marreta shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tarasov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Marreta trying to control but Tarasov is working from the bottom.
Tarasov has control of Marreta's left arm, preventing Marreta from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarasov with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Marreta is looking to clinch.
Marreta looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And Tarasov tries to counter it with a takedown but Marreta pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tarasov stuffs the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Marreta throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tarasov's head.
Marreta shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tarasov sprawls well. Tarasov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marreta gets slowly back to his feet.
Tarasov feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boby Marreta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tarasov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice sprawl there from Tarasov as Marreta shoots in.
Tarasov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marreta throws a lazy head kick
and Tarasov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Marreta's guard.
Tarasov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Marreta on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Marreta tries to get out of the position.
Tarasov tries to free his leg and advance position but Marreta is retaining full guard.
Marreta being controlled here, momentarily.
Marreta escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tarasov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tarasov forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarasov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tarasov moves nicely into side control.
Marreta is looking for a sweep.
Marreta seems a little lost for a moment, as Tarasov dominates the positioning.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Iosef Tarasov just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Marreta changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tarasov tries to avoid it but Marreta manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tarasov to the ground. Tarasov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Iosef Tarasov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marreta has a takedown stuffed.
Tarasov with the counter takedown but Marreta avoids it easily.
Marreta wants to clinch.
Tarasov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marreta tries for a takedown but Tarasov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tarasov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Marreta defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boby Marreta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marreta throws a sloppy head kick and Tarasov moves out of range easily.
Tarasov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marreta thows a leg kick but Tarasov checks it
and Tarasov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tarasov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Marreta won't allow Tarasov to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marreta slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tarasov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tarasov slips nicely into half guard.
Tarasov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarasov wants to pass to mount but Marreta is defending the position.
Tarasov slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tarasov stuffs the takedown.
Marreta fails with the takedown
and Tarasov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Marreta's guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarasov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tarasov postures up.
Tarasov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarasov prevents Marreta from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iosef Tarasov dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Marreta throws the kick towards the body but Tarasov avoids it.
Tarasov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Marreta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tarasov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Marreta shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tarasov but Tarasov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tarasov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Marreta defends it well.
Marreta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marreta misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marreta throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tarasov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Marreta can't keep his opponent in guard - Tarasov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tarasov is taking a breather. Marreta says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marreta tries to kick Tarasov off but Tarasov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tarasov controlling the action here.
Tarasov wants to free his trapped foot but Marreta is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Iosef Tarasov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marreta trying to hold on to Tarasov's head to control him but Tarasov postures up.
Tarasov content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boby Marreta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marreta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marreta tries to clinch there but Tarasov circles away.
Marreta fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarasov slaps away a takedown attempt from Marreta, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tarasov feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boby Marreta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marreta is looking to clinch.
Marreta moves in looking to clinch but Tarasov pushes him off.
Tarasov with the counter takedown but Marreta avoids it easily.
Marreta fails with a takedown attempt.
Tarasov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Marreta wants to clinch up but Tarasov keeps it at a distance.
Marreta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tarasov feints the counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Marreta fails with a takedown attempt.
Tarasov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Marreta throws a body kick that misses
and Tarasov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tarasov slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marreta has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tarasov is working away from the top position though.
Tarasov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iosef Tarasov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tarasov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 45:50
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 46:49
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iosef Tarasov!
Iosef Tarasov is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jayden Jackson (ranked 4063 p4p, 5424 weight class) and Uno Skibbo (ranked 482 p4p, 548 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jayden Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uno Skibbo!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skibbo throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Skibbo manages to circle out of the way.
Nice jab there from Skibbo.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Skibbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Jayden Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skibbo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Skibbo works Jackson's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson drives through and clinches with Skibbo against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Skibbo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Skibbo throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Skibbo.
Skibbo lands a shoulder strike.
Skibbo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jackson throws an elbow but misses.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Skibbo avoids the damage to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Skibbo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson wants to clinch but Skibbo slips to the side
and Skibbo counters with a crisp right hand that drops Jackson! Skibbo lets Jackson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 It looks like Jayden Jackson has been cut.
Jackson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skibbo throws a big shot that misses.
Skibbo thuds a left hand into Jackson's body.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skibbo.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skibbo drops Jackson with a beautiful combination! Jackson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Skibbo is looking for the KO!
 Jackson is rocked!
Jackson closes the distance but Skibbo moves to the side
and Skibbo counters with a big left hand that crumples Jackson! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Uno Skibbo!
Our winner, Uno Skibbo, 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franciszek Zukowski (ranked 4790 p4p, 3974 weight class) and Max Williams (ranked 481 p4p, 439 weight class). Max Williams will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Brawler
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Franciszek Zukowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Williams!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Zukowski.
Zukowski tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Williams is looking for a sweep.
Zukowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zukowski misses with the ground and pound.
Williams tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Zukowski presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Zukowski controlling from the full mount.
Williams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zukowski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Williams can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee warns Williams that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Zukowski is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Williams has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Zukowski lands a big elbow.
Zukowski is working for a guillotine from mount but Williams frees his head quite easily.
Zukowski controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zukowski fails to move to back control.
Zukowski controlling the pace for now.
BOOM! Zukowski connects with a massive shot to the dome!
 Williams is rocked!
Zukowski cracks Williams with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Franciszek Zukowski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Abbondanza Cellini (ranked 3587 p4p, 5282 weight class) and Brutus Pigmy (ranked 239 p4p, 309 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abbondanza Cellini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brutus Pigmy!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pigmy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cellini lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pigmy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pigmy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cellini.
Cellini throws the kick towards the body but Pigmy avoids it.
Pigmy misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from Cellini does no damage.
Pigmy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Abbondanza Cellini has been cut.
Pigmy tried to score with a low kick but Cellini checks it.
Pigmy shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cellini eats them both and turns towards Pigmy to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cellini scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pigmy walks into a left hand.
Pigmy throws a combination that misses
and Cellini counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pigmy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cellini's guard.
Pigmy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pigmy trying to control the position from guard on top but Cellini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pigmy won't allow Cellini to get back to his feet.
Cellini looking for a guillotine here but Pigmy defends easily.
Cellini working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pigmy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pigmy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pigmy throws a strike but Cellini rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Cellini throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pigmy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pigmy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cellini trying to control but Pigmy is working from the bottom.
Cellini postures up in Pigmy's guard and throws a big left but Pigmy blocks it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pigmy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cellini landing with the ground and pound.
Cellini with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pigmy striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Cellini in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pigmy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cellini. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pigmy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pigmy keeping moving, preventing Cellini from controlling successfully.
Cellini scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pigmy controls Cellini momentarily but Cellini frees himself.
Pigmy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cellini.
Cellini stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Pigmy walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cellini.
Some wild striking there from Pigmy.
Pigmy looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pigmy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cellini moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pigmy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cellini.
Cellini fails with the takedown.
Cellini stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cellini cracks Pigmy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abbondanza Cellini dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abbondanza Cellini's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cellini on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pigmy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pigmy lands a right hook to the body.
Pigmy throws a nice looking combination but Cellini bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pigmy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cellini's hands.
Brutus Pigmy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pigmy throws out a loose jab but Cellini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pigmy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cellini sprawls well. Cellini wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pigmy gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cellini lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Pigmy as he checks the leg kick.
Pigmy misses with a combination
enabling Cellini to counter with a crisp jab.
Pigmy throws a body punch but Cellini moves out of range.
Cellini swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pigmy.
Pigmy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cellini to the mat! Cellini manages to get full guard.
Cellini pushes Pigmy off and gets back to his feet.
Brutus Pigmy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pigmy is breathing heavily.
Brutus Pigmy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cellini cracks Pigmy with a good jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cellini, as that shot connected.
Pigmy throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Cellini counter with a right hand.
Cellini scores with a sloppy right hand. Pigmy should have avoided that one.
Cellini lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cellini pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pigmy misses with a combination
and Cellini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pigmy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cellini lands a head kick. Pigmy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pigmy slaps away a takedown attempt from Cellini, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pigmy is looking for the big counter here.
Pigmy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pigmy misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Cellini tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cellini connects with a crisp jab.
Pigmy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cellini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cellini works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cellini darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cellini throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pigmy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pigmy throws a leg kick
and Cellini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pigmy throws a right hand that Cellini ducks under and follows up with a left that Cellini also avoids with ease.
Cellini will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cellini slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pigmy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice shot by Cellini.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abbondanza Cellini dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Abbondanza Cellini's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice uppercut there from Cellini.
Pigmy throws the left hand but Cellini avoids the punch easily.
Pigmy misses with a two punch combination.
Cellini throws a nice head kick!
Cellini throws a hook to the side of Pigmy's head but Pigmy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cellini tries to land a front kick but Pigmy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cellini connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cellini is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pigmy moves out of range of the body kick.
Cellini avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pigmy misses with a looping right.
Cellini is looking to counter with a body kick.
Pigmy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cellini checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pigmy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pigmy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pigmy misses the body punch
letting Cellini counter with a right hand.
Pigmy throws a leg kick
and Cellini counters with a three punch combo that has Pigmy backing up. Pigmy nods at Cellini to acknowledge the strikes.
Pigmy is rocked!
Cellini lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pigmy takes a step back to recover.
Pigmy is still on wobbly legs! Can Cellini finish him?
Pigmy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cellini lands with an uppercut that bounces Pigmy off the cage and back into range.
Nice straight punches there by Cellini. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cellini.
Pigmy misses with a looping left.
A counter left hand to the body from Cellini misses its target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cellini takes the fight into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Cellini.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cellini pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cellini connects with a single shot there.
Cellini throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pigmy on the side of the head.
Cellini misses with a head kick.
Cellini misses with a kick to the body.
Pigmy throws a solid leg kick but Cellini takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pigmy.
Cellini with a nice cross.
Cellini drops Pigmy with a big left hand! Pigmy is injured, injured bad! Cellini jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abbondanza Cellini!
Abbondanza Cellini managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Silverguard Outfitters 🛡, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Din Mamma (ranked 3664 p4p, 3815 weight class) and Ichinojo Takashi (ranked 162 p4p, 171 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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300
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300
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Counter fighter
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Din Mamma!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ichinojo Takashi!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Mamma.
Takashi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mamma lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Takashi keeping full guard, as Mamma tries to pass.
Mamma controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Takashi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamma stays in close to Takashi's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mamma slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takashi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mamma's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mamma's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mamma tries to escape but Takashi has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Mamma tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mamma holds on to Takashi around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Mamma working to try and regain half guard.
Mamma is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamma gets back to half guard.
Mamma is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Takashi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Takashi's back!
You can see the frustration on Takashi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mamma is riding his opponent, not letting Takashi buck him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takashi tries to break free.
Mamma has good solid back control here.
Takashi rolls, trying to escape but Mamma keeps control of the position.
Takashi trying to get back to his feet but Mamma is in full control for now.
Mamma biding his time, controlling Takashi.
Takashi trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Takashi rolls, trying to escape but Mamma keeps control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mamma biding his time, controlling Takashi.
Takashi is trying to roll into a better position but Mamma has get a rear naked choke and Takashi is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Din Mamma!
Din Mamma is the new super heavyweight champion!
Din Mamma was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matt Classic (ranked 4388 p4p, 2842 weight class) and Kisane Xushu (ranked 419 p4p, 323 weight class). Matt Classic could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kisane Xushu's chin.
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18
155
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26
160
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Self confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Classic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kisane Xushu!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xushu looks to score with a jab to the body but Classic is just out of range.
Classic feinted with a counter takedown.
Classic blocks the body kick.
Kisane Xushu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xushu shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Classic tries to roll over but Xushu keeps him under control.
Xushu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Xushu throwing shots but Classic is blocking nicely.
Classic is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Thunder Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Xushu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Classic's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xushu drops an elbow to the side of Classic's head.
Classic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Classic tries to get out of the position.
Xushu thows a huge punch but Classic dodges it nicely.
Xushu lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Xushu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xushu working over Classic with some ground and pound. Classic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Classic is looking for a sweep. Xushu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Xushu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Xushu wants to control but Classic is keeping him busy.
Xushu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Xushu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Classic defending well though.
Xushu winds up and cracks Classic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Classic wants to improve his position but Xushu is controlling well.
Xushu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Classic defending well though.
Xushu working Classic over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Xushu lands a nice short elbow.
Classic wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xushu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Xushu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Xushu seems to be working for a kimura but Classic defends the submission attempt.
Xushu throwing shots but Classic is blocking nicely.
Xushu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Classic defending well though.
Xushu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Xushu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Classic defending well though.
Xushu is trying to work for a kimura but Classic is defending well.
Xushu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xushu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Classic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Xushu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Xushu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Xushu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Classic defending well though.
Ground and pound from Xushu.
Xushu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Xushu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Xushu trying to control from half guard but Classic is working away.
Classic trying to control here.
Classic is breathing heavily.
Xushu lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xushu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Classic defending well though.
Xushu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Xushu looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Classic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xushu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Classic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Xushu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kisane Xushu dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Classic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Xushu.
Xushu misses with a hook. Classic ducked under it nicely.
Classic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Xushu tries a head kick but it misses.
Classic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Xushu digs a good hook to Classic's body.
Matt Classic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Xushu scores with a nice head shot.
Xushu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Classic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice defenses there by Classic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Classic avoids the body shot from Xushu.
Xushu goes for a double leg but Classic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Classic continues to drive forward.
Xushu misses with a head kick.
Classic went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Xushu.
Matt Classic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kisane Xushu.
Xushu throws a sloppy head kick and Classic moves out of range easily.
Classic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Xushu throws a body shot but no joy.
Classic attempts a counter takedown but Xushu avoids it well and moves away.
Xushu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Xushu throws a series of punches but Classic moves out of range.
Xushu is breathing heavily.
Classic moves away from the strike by Xushu.
Classic is looking to counter the offense by Xushu and move into the clinch.
Xushu fails with the takedown
and Classic counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Xushu!
Classic just content to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Classic creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Classic just content to control the position.
Classic's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Xushu struggling a bit here.
Classic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Classic working the head and body with strikes.
Xushu can't do much from the bottom here.
Xushu is trying to get back to half guard.
Xushu sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Xushu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Classic is keen to just control but Xushu is a slippery customer.
Xushu trying to control here.
Xushu throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Xushu manages to get to full guard.
Xushu working for a triangle but Classic defends it easily.
Classic wants to control from the top but Xushu keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Xushu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Classic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Xushu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Xushu throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Xushu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xushu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Classic trying to control the position from guard on top but Xushu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kisane Xushu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Xushu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Classic is out of range and Xushu settles back down.
Classic is looking to counter the offense by Xushu and move into the clinch.
Xushu misses with a wild combination.
Classic ducks under a wild hook from Xushu.
Xushu misses with a hook.
Xushu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Classic defends well and Xushu ends up having to push Classic into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Xushu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xushu looks for a takedown but Classic sprawls well.
Classic seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Xushu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Classic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xushu closes the distance and clinches up with Classic, looking for a takedown. Xushu pushes Classic against the cage but Classic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Classic went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Matt Classic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kisane Xushu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xushu stuffs the takedown attempt from Classic. Classic gets slowly back to his feet.
Classic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xushu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Xushu looks for a takedown but Classic sprawls well.
Xushu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Xushu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xushu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Classic.
Xushu goes for a double leg but Classic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Classic continues to drive forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Classic closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Xushu quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Xushu throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Xushu looks like he's trying to stand up.
Classic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Xushu on the ground.
Classic slips a nice elbow through Xushu's hands, connecting with Xushu's forehead.
Xushu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Classic is working away from the top position though.
Classic seems to be looking for submissions.
Xushu works his way to full guard. Good work.
Classic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xushu keeping moving, preventing Classic from controlling successfully.
Xushu striking off his back but it's not causing Classic any problems.
Classic trying to control the position from guard on top but Xushu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xushu working for a triangle but Classic defends it easily.
Classic landing with the ground and pound.
Xushu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Xushu trying to control the position from guard on top but Classic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xushu throws a big right hand that misses.
Xushu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Classic wants to sweep here but Xushu controlling him for the moment.
Xushu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Xushu throwing strikes from guard but Classic blocks nicely.
Xushu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Classic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Classic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kisane Xushu really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Xushu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Classic counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Xushu!
Xushu wants to control but Classic postures up.
Classic grinds an elbow into Xushu's temple.
Classic working away.
Classic is trying to get an arm triangle but Xushu is defending well.
Classic scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Xushu to see if he's OK.
Xushu struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Classic working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Classic connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Xushu some visible discomfort.
Classic avoids the strikes from the bottom by Xushu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xushu regains half guard.
Classic is looking to take a break and control but Xushu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Classic winds up and cracks Xushu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kisane Xushu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Xushu missing with punches from the bottom.
Xushu is trying to control but can't.
Classic keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Xushu looking for submissions off his back.
Xushu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Xushu is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Xushu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Classic scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xushu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Xushu keeping moving, preventing Classic from controlling successfully.
Xushu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Classic would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Xushu trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Xushu throws a shot to the body.
Xushu gets a takedown into half guard.
Xushu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Classic is looking to improve his position.
Xushu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Classic defends it well.
Xushu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Classic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Xushu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Xushu is taking a breather. Classic says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Xushu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Classic's head.
Xushu wants to free his trapped foot but Classic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Classic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Xushu.
Xushu throwing shots but Classic is blocking nicely.
Xushu is looking for a kimura but Classic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Xushu to get the leverage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Classic is not content to let Xushu control the position.
Xushu throwing shots but Classic is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kisane Xushu dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Xushu shoots in for a takedown but Classic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Xushu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looked like Classic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Xushu swings for the body but Classic moves out of range.
A slow jab from Xushu misses its intended target.
Xushu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Matt Classic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kisane Xushu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xushu misses with a double jab.
Xushu is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Xushu looks to throw the jab but Classic is out of range.
Classic drops down looking for a counter takedown but Xushu sprawls and moves away.
Xushu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Classic sprawls well. Classic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Xushu gets slowly back to his feet.
Classic seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kisane Xushu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xushu scores with a shot to the body.
Classic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xushu throws out the jab.
Classic is looking to counter the offense by Xushu and move into the clinch.
Classic clinches up with Xushu and pushes him back against the cage.
Classic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Xushu.
Classic instigates a clinch.
Kisane Xushu 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.
Classic jumps into guard, dragging Xushu to the mat.
Classic is trying to keep Xushu in close.
Xushu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Classic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Xushu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Xushu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Classic wants to sweep here but Xushu controlling him for the moment.
Xushu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Xushu trying to control but Classic is working from the bottom.
Xushu with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xushu throws a big right hand that misses.
Xushu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Classic keeping moving, preventing Xushu from controlling successfully.
Xushu throws a strike but Classic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Classic trying to control but Xushu is working from the bottom.
Xushu looking to control.
Xushu lands some strikes from the bottom.
Xushu has Classic pulled in close to control his posture.
Classic throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Classic wants to control from the top but Xushu keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Xushu lands with a nice combination. Classic backs away looking to recover.
Classic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Classic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Classic is rocked!
Xushu lands a jab to the nose.
Oh Classic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Classic switches off momentarily and Xushu cracks him with a monster right hand! Classic topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Xushu dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Xushu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kisane Xushu!
Kisane Xushu is the new lightweight champion!
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Stan Blakkendecker really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 224.7, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Arlo James was cancelled. |
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