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MMAH 76 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rico Herrera (ranked 4832 p4p, 24490 weight class) and Dayne Kekoa (ranked 527 p4p, 577 weight class). Rico Herrera could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dayne Kekoa's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rico Herrera !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dayne Kekoa!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herrera digs a good hook to Kekoa's body.
Herrera looks to land a combination but Kekoa avoids it well.
Herrera with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kekoa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Herrera .
Herrera throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kekoa counters with a straight right hand.
Kekoa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Herrera connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kekoa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Herrera cracks Kekoa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
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!
Herrera fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herrera connects with a looping right hand.
Kekoa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kekoa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Herrera throws a nice looking combination but Kekoa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A countering left hand to the body from Kekoa misses.
Sloppy strikes from Herrera . Those never looked like landing.
Herrera cracks a nice hook into Kekoa's ribs.
Herrera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kekoa.
Herrera lands a jab to the nose.
Herrera swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kekoa counters with a straight right hand.
Herrera throws a series of punches but Kekoa moves out of range.
Kekoa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herrera looks to land a right hand but Kekoa moved out of range.
Herrera throws a body shot but no joy.
Kekoa misses the shot to the body.
Rico Herrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Herrera misses with a body shot.
Herrera misses with a wild body shot.
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!
Kekoa slips a jab and a cross from Herrera .
A little jabbing left from Kekoa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Herrera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kekoa cracks Herrera with a right hand to the side of the head.
Herrera is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Kekoa dips to his left and cracks Herrera with an uppercut!
Herrera falls off balance throwing a combination
and Herrera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herrera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Herrera throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kekoa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kekoa misses the shot to the body.
Herrera throws a series of punches but Kekoa avoids them all with ease.
Herrera misses with a right hand
and Kekoa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Herrera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kekoa.
A left lands for Kekoa.
 Herrera is rocked!
Kekoa feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Herrera crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dayne Kekoa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marshall Vincent (ranked 4350 p4p, 4474 weight class) and Rory Devaney (ranked 417 p4p, 422 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ White Belt
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marshall Vincent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rory Devaney!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Devaney lands a left and a right that send Vincent crashing to the mat, dazed. Devaney thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Vincent is rocked!
 It looks like Marshall Vincent has been cut.
Devaney throws a jab when Vincent was well out of range.
Vincent was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oh Vincent is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vincent slips under a jab.
A quick step to the side and Vincent tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Devaney misses with a hook. Vincent ducked under it nicely.
Vincent is looking to counter punch.
Devaney misses with a straight left.
Devaney misses the jab.
A quick step to the side and Vincent tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Devaney misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vincent is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vincent seems to have got his legs back now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Devaney lands with a shot to the body.
Devaney misses with an uppercut.
Vincent is looking to counter punch.
Devaney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vincent.
Vincent is looking for a counter combo.
Devaney tries a head kick but it misses.
Vincent was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Devaney throws a body shot but no joy.
Devaney swings for the body but Vincent moves out of range.
Devaney lands with a right hand.
Vincent seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Devaney shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Vincent is backing up but Devaney catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Vincent covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Devaney Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rory Devaney!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Bateman (ranked 5094 p4p, 24833 weight class) and Yohan Sangroon (ranked 451 p4p, 484 weight class). Patrick Bateman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Brawler
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Patrick Bateman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yohan Sangroon!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sangroon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sangroon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bateman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bateman misses with a leg kick
and Sangroon counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bateman!
Sloppy strikes there by Sangroon.
Sangroon trying to control the position but Bateman is working away.
Bateman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sangroon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bateman throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sangroon wants to control but Bateman is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bateman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bateman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bateman controlling Sangroon's posture.
Sangroon drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Sangroon seems to have locked his on tight now - Bateman screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Sangroon, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Yohan Sangroon!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jani Hurme (ranked 4381 p4p, 25155 weight class) and One One (ranked 518 p4p, 637 weight class). Jani Hurme could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to One One's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Counter fighter
Heavy handed |
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jani Hurme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, One One!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
One on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
One throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hurme tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. One is in Hurme's guard.
Hurme looking to control.
Hurme manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. One manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hurme won't allow One to get back to his feet.
Hurme stands up from One's guard - Hurme perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hurme will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice uppercut lands for Hurme. That snapped One's head back.
One shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than One was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
The ground and pound from One seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The ground and pound from One seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
One is working Hurme over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hurme managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by One.
Hurme can't do much from the bottom here.
Hurme parries the strikes from One easily there. One is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hurme to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurme avoids any damage from the ground and pound of One.
The strikes coming from One are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
One scores with punches from side control.
One landing a few strikes.
Hurme managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by One.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
One throwing shots but missing, from side control.
One in side control, throwing shots but Hurme defends.
Hurme is breathing heavily.
Hurme is trying to control One's posture but One avoids it.
One prevents Hurme from escaping the position.
Hurme parries the strikes from One easily there. One is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hurme to escape.
One is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hurme has escaped the position, nice work there.
One creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hurme sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
One throwing shots but missing, from side control.
An elbow from One crashes against the mat.
Hurme can't do much from the bottom here.
Hurme tries to bench press One off him but One keeps the position.
One creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hurme sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
One throws a strike aimed at the side of Hurme's head but Hurme avoids it well.
Hurme avoids any damage from the ground and pound of One.
Hurme parries the strikes from One easily there. One is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hurme to escape.
One in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hurme is not content to let One control the position.
One tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hurme's legs.
One tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
One working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
One throws an elbow but Hurme slips to the side and avoids it well.
One tries to score with some ground and pound. Hurme controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hurme dodges the ground and pound from One.
Hurme managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by One.
One landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
One wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hurme keeps working.
One scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Hurme is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and One can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). One One!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Fresco (ranked 5147 p4p, 4460 weight class) and Noah Gordon (ranked 505 p4p, 475 weight class). Noah Gordon will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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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 Helsinki, Quinton Fresco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Noah Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fresco.
Fresco throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fresco 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.
Gordon moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Quinton Fresco has been cut.
A nice leg kick from Fresco, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fresco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fresco misses with an uppercut.
Fresco has managed to clinch.
Fresco prevents the takedown attempt.
Gordon lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon is trying to break the clinch but Fresco has him pressed against the cage.
Fresco tries to pull guard but Gordon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gordon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gordon looking to slow down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fresco tries to pull guard but Gordon holds him up against the cage and eventually Fresco drops back down to his feet.
Fresco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fresco gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gordon to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fresco is rocked!
Gordon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gordon arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Fresco's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Noah Gordon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dante Merali (ranked 3375 p4p, 24610 weight class) and Jose Rocha (ranked 385 p4p, 550 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Basic striking
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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dante Merali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Rocha!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Merali.
Rocha misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Rocha is predictable there
and Merali counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rocha misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Merali counters with a leg kick.
Rocha throws a sloppy body shot
and Merali counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rocha gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Merali shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rocha manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Merali trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Merali connects with a couple of short punches.
We've been hearing that Merali has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Merali cracks Rocha with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merali tries to free his leg and advance position but Rocha is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Merali accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Merali wants to control from the top but Rocha keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocha keeping full guard, as Merali tries to pass.
Rocha is trying to control the position but Merali postures up.
Merali sitting in guard here, content to control.
Merali works over Rocha with some ground and pound from guard.
Merali avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two 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.
Merali scoring with some ground and pound.
Merali trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Merali trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rocha working a defensive guard here.
Merali wants to pass the guard but Rocha is keeping the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rocha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rocha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Merali moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocha rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Merali to counter with a crisp jab.
Jose Rocha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rocha throws a sloppy head kick and Merali moves out of range easily.
Rocha misses with a wild body shot.
Merali dodges the punch combination from Rocha.
Merali throwing a counter right hand but Rocha manages to avoid it.
Rocha's coach down at Vancouver Island Fight Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rocha's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rocha tries to land a body kick
and Merali counters with an outside leg kick.
Donk. Merali catches Rocha right on the button with a cross.
Rocha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Merali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rocha.
A chopping leg kick lands by Merali.
Rocha throws a leg kick but Merali sees it coming and moves out of range.
Merali's corner calls for a 1-2. Merali obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Merali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rocha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Merali was well out of range. Poor timing from Rocha.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocha misses with a jab to the body
and Merali counters with a nice leg kick.
Rocha just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rocha misses with a shot to the body
and Merali counters with a stiff right hand.
Rocha misses the shot to the body.
Merali is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rocha swings for the body but Merali moves out of range.
Rocha on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Merali tests Rocha's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jose Rocha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rocha swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Merali counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rocha misses with a jab to the body
and Merali counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 Rocha is rocked!
Rocha is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Merali rather than just go for the knockout.
Rocha swings away with a body shot that misses
and Merali counters with a crisp right that sends Rocha to the canvas! Merali follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dante Merali!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Isopaa Hunter (ranked 3371 p4p, 4175 weight class) and Hunt Phol (ranked 143 p4p, 186 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Isopaa Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hunt Phol!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Phol gets tackled into the cage by Hunter. Hunter maintains the clinch.
Hunter holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Phol.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phol slows down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phol is pushing Hunter up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Phol receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Phol leaning against his opponent.
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.
Hunter controlling the action here for a moment.
Hunter effectively controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunter displaying some good clinch control by pressing Phol up against the cage.
Hunter seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
And that's the end of the fight!
Isopaa Hunter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hunter 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 10:9
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 10:9
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isopaa Hunter!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryder Gauthier (ranked 3920 p4p, 2830 weight class) and Ilander Runner (ranked 440 p4p, 322 weight class). Ilander Runner has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryder Gauthier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ilander Runner!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gauthier clinches.
Runner has a couple of punches blocked by Gauthier.
Runner breaks from the clinch.
Gauthier dips to his left and cracks Runner with an uppercut!
Gauthier lands a head shot.
Gauthier misses with a series of wild punches.
Runner is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Gauthier scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Runner doesn't seem bothered though.
Runner throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gauthier.
Gauthier darts in trying to clinch
and Runner counters with a three punch combo that has Gauthier backing up. Gauthier nods at Runner to acknowledge the strikes.
Runner has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Runner tries to clinch but Gauthier is having none of it.
Gauthier is looking to counter the offense by Runner and move into the clinch.
Gauthier is looking to clinch but Runner is avoiding it.
Gauthier comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Runner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gauthier has managed to clinch.
Gauthier lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gauthier lands an elbow that stopped Runner in his tracks for a moment.
Gauthier controlling the action here for a moment.
Runner landing knees to the body.
Runner jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gauthier walks away with a smile on his face. Runner gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Runner takes a swing at Gauthier's ribcage but misses.
Gauthier lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gauthier scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheers as Gauthier lands an impressive looking overhand right. Runner doesn't seem phased though.
Gauthier bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gauthier is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Runner misses with a low kick as Gauthier jumps back.
Runner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Runner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gauthier moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Runner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gauthier with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gauthier stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gauthier on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gauthier moves into the clinch successfully.
Gauthier lands a shoulder strike.
Gauthier lands a hook to the side of the head.
Runner tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gauthier lands a hook to the side of the head.
Runner is trying to drag Gauthier to the mat but Gauthier just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ryder Gauthier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilander Runner.
Runner is trying to pull guard but Gauthier turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Runner pulls Gauthier into guard.
Runner 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.
Gauthier trying to control the position from guard on top but Runner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gauthier's guard.
Runner trying to control but Gauthier is working from the bottom.
Gauthier wants to control but Runner passes easily into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Runner is trying for a kimura here. Gauthier looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Runner wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ilander Runner!
An out of breath Ilander Runner thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stand Nbang (ranked 3090 p4p, 4464 weight class) and Bjorn Bjornsson (ranked 350 p4p, 476 weight class). Nbang's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bangarang - Skrillex. Bjorn Bjornsson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Stand Nbang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bjorn Bjornsson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nbang throws a nice looking combination but Bjornsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nbang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bjornsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bjornsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nbang as he avoids it easily.
Nbang misses with a series of wild punches.
Nbang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bjornsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Bjornsson scores with a takedown into Nbang's guard.
Bjornsson won't allow Nbang to get back to his feet.
Bjornsson landing with the ground and pound.
Bjornsson advances to half guard.
Bjornsson stops Nbang from getting back to his feet.
Bjornsson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Nbang is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bjorn Bjornsson!
Stand Nbang spoke after the fight, saying 'At least we banged!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Gray (ranked 2504 p4p, 3977 weight class) and Blue River (ranked 338 p4p, 471 weight class). Blue River acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex Gray!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Blue River !
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gray comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gray ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gray stuns River with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gray lands with a left to the head.
Gray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gray thuds his right hand into River 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gray lands a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gray, as that shot connected.
Gray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gray's jab looks to have found its range, popping River under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gray scores with a punch to the head.
Gray ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray scores with a crisp jab that stopped River in his tracks.
Gray smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
River throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gray sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gray thuds a left hand into River 's body.
River 's coach down at The Factory was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on River 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Gray throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gray cracks River with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gray avoids the body shot from River .
Gray lands a really nice looking cross but River seems unphased.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gray.
Gray connects with a jab.
River walks into a stiff left hand from Gray.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River tries to move into range but Gray moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gray misses with a body shot.
Gray tries to clinch up.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
Gray lands a right hook to the body.
Gray sizes up River with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gray lands a slapping body shot.
Gray lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
River walks into a left hand.
Gray scores with a nice strike.
We've been told by Gray's head coaches at Cope's that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gray scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gray wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
River takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gray lands with a right hand.
River shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gray cracks a nice hook into River 's ribs.
Gray lands a right hook to the body.
Gray lands a nice looking body shot.
Gray stuns River with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gray lands a really nice looking cross but River seems unphased.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gray digs a good hook to River 's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gray scores with a hook.
A big right from River misses.
A jab from Gray does it's job there.
River takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gray ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gray fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
River drops his hands momentarily and Gray takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gray listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
River misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Gray 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.
Gray throws a shot to the body.
River misses with a looping left.
Gray cracks River with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gray fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gray stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
River walks into a stiff left hand from Gray.
Gray changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gray jabs at River 's body.
Gray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gray lands with a right hand.
Alex Gray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Gray is just out of range.
River has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gray clinches up with River and pushes him back against the cage.
Gray scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Gray fails to land.
River prevents a body shot from Gray.
Gray softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gray has a couple of punches blocked by River .
Gray misses with some punches.
Gray tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gray's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gray has a couple of punches blocked by River .
Gray lands with a right to the head.
River prevents a body shot from Gray.
Gray tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray pushes River back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gray misses with a hook from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on River 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gray tries a body shot but River blocks it.
River lands a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gray working aggressively here.
Gray tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gray throws a punch but it's blocked by River .
Gray misses with a hook to the ribs.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gray goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gray is working River over against the cage.
Gray pushes River back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gray digs a right hand underneath River 's ribcage. River let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Gray.
Gray misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gray misses with some punches.
Gray struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
Gray lands a body shot.
Gray working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that River can do to turn this around?
Gray is working River over against the cage.
Gray misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gray fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gray misses with some punches.
River is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gray lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of River backwards.
Gray goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gray lands a right hand.
Gray lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River .
Gray throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Gray fails to land.
Gray lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gray lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gray lands an uppercut.
A short right from Gray on the inside.
A short uppercut from Gray.
Gray can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action.
Gray struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
Gray can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action.
Gray digs a right hand into River 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on River 's gas tank.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Gray dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gray scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gray lands a head shot.
Gray jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gray pushes River up against the cage in a clinch.
Gray lands a shoulder strike.
River is rocked!
Gray misses with the head strike.
River is still on wobbly legs! Can Gray finish him?
Gray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
River seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River .
A right handed body shot lands from Gray.
Nice body punch from Gray - that landed with a thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alex Gray has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gray.
Gray softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gray scores with a shot to the side of River 's head.
Gray lands a hook that snaps the head of River backwards.
Gray misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gray throws a blind hook that connects with the side of River s head.
Gray breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
River takes one on the button.
River takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gray fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
River scores with a nice head shot.
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!
River takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray lands a nice shot that snaps River 's head back.
Gray lands a really nice looking cross but River seems unphased.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gray looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
River doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gray dips to his left and cracks River with an uppercut!
Gray scores with a jab to the body.
Gray fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gray cracks River with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jab from Gray.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gray connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gray lands a really nice looking cross but River seems unphased.
Gray darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gray misses with a body shot.
It seemed like River was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
River lands a nice shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gray.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gray.
Gray connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
River keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
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!
Gray lunges at River with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by River 's hand.
Gray takes a swing at River 's ribcage but misses.
River looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gray fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gray ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alex Gray is winning the standup battle so far.
Gray scores with a hook.
Gray jabs River to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gray lands with a cross.
Gray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gray catches River with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Gray clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gray takes a swing at River 's ribcage but misses.
River has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gray connects with a right hand. River shakes it off.
Gray staying out of range there.
River gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A slow jab from River misses its intended target.
Gray 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.
River takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gray darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gray bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gray is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gray dips to his left and cracks River with an uppercut!
Gray cracks River with a good jab.
Gray digs a good hook to River 's body.
Gray's corner calls for a 1-2. Gray obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gray cracks River with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends River tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Gray pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! River is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Gray!
Alex Gray retains his welterweight title!
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