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DC 94: Vale Queiroz v Vinge PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Howie Finkelman (ranked 4533 p4p, 2364 weight class) and Shingen Takeda (ranked 336 p4p, 196 weight class). Takeda has chosen Now We Are Free as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Howie Finkelman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shingen Takeda!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Konstantin Menshow and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takeda swinging wildly here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Takeda darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Takeda tries to score with a low kick but Finkelman moves his leg out of the way.
Finkelman feinted with a counter takedown.
A head kick misses from Takeda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finkelman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takeda.
Finkelman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Takeda sprawls and moves away.
Takeda looks to land a right hand but Finkelman moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takeda. Finkelman does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeda fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Finkelman checks it well.
A slow jab from Takeda misses its intended target.
Finkelman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Takeda sprawls and moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Takeda. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Takeda.
We've been told by Finkelman's head coaches at Tycoon Coaching & Sparring that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A swing and a miss from Takeda.
Finkelman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Good work by Finkelman as he checks the leg kick.
Finkelman attempts a counter takedown but Takeda avoids it well and moves away.
Takeda is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Takeda misses with a series of wild punches.
Finkelman slips a jab and a cross from Takeda.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeda looks to land a left hand but Finkelman moved out of range nicely.
Finkelman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takeda.
Takeda lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Finkelman circles away quickly and effectively.
Takeda closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Takeda lands in his opponent's guard.
Finkelman wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takeda lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Finkelman at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Takeda, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Finkelman staying out of range there.
Takeda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Takeda misses with a looping left.
Finkelman moves out of range of the strikes.
Takeda misses with an uppercut. Finkelman saw that one coming.
Finkelman attempts a counter takedown but Takeda avoids it well and moves away.
Takeda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finkelman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Takeda misses with a series of wild punches.
Finkelman tries to counter with a takedown but Takeda is quick to defend against it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takeda tries to bum rush Finkelman with a series of wild strikes but Finkelman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Takeda misses with a jab, cross combination.
Finkelman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Finkelman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takeda.
Finkelman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Takeda swings for the body but Finkelman moves out of range.
Takeda throws a chopping leg kick but Finkelman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Finkelman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Takeda sprawls and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Finkelman slips a straight right by Takeda.
Takeda lands with an uppercut that bounces Finkelman off the cage and back into range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shingen Takeda 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.
Takeda throws a solid leg kick but Finkelman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Takeda.
Takeda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finkelman was well out of range. Poor timing from Takeda.
Finkelman attempts a counter takedown but Takeda avoids it well and moves away.
Shingen Takeda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Finkelman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Takeda with a hook.
Takeda connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Finkelman's hands.
Takeda throws an overhand right that lands on Finkelman's shoulder, as Finkelman tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeda takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Howie Finkelman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takeda misses with a wild body shot.
Finkelman feinted with a counter takedown.
Takeda lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeda throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Finkelman.
Finkelman attempts a counter takedown but Takeda avoids it well and moves away.
Takeda punishes Finkelman's body with a nice straight punch.
Takeda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takeda throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Takeda lands with a right hand.
Takeda throws a hook but Finkelman avoids it easily.
Finkelman feinted with a counter takedown.
Takeda fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finkelman defending well as Takeda loads up on a big left hand.
Shingen Takeda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takeda tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Finkelman is able to avoid easily.
Takeda looks to score with a jab to the body but Finkelman is just out of range.
Finkelman tries to counter with a takedown but Takeda is quick to defend against it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takeda. Finkelman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Finkelman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Takeda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finkelman manages to avoid it.
Finkelman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Finkelman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takeda.
Finkelman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Finkelman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Takeda.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Takeda misses.
Finkelman feinted with a counter takedown.
Takeda shoots in and bounces Finkelman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Takeda throws a big right hand that misses.
Takeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Finkelman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Finkelman is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finkelman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Takeda pulls his leg out and moves away.
Finkelman blocks a jab.
Takeda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Finkelman stuffs the takedown attempt from Takeda. Takeda gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Finkelman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takeda.
Finkelman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Takeda turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shingen Takeda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Takeda misses with the combination.
Takeda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Takeda misses the target.
Good standup being displayed there by Takeda as he connects with a hook.
Takeda looks to land a right hand but Finkelman moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Takeda misses.
Finkelman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Finkelman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Takeda sprawls and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeda tries a head kick but it misses.
Finkelman tries to counter with a takedown but Takeda is quick to defend against it.
Takeda throws a leg kick that misses.
Finkelman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takeda.
Takeda turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Takeda tried to score with a low kick but Finkelman checks it.
Finkelman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Takeda throws a hook but Finkelman blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Takeda misses the target.
Finkelman tries to counter with a takedown but Takeda is quick to defend against it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finkelman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Takeda.
Takeda throws a leg kick but Finkelman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Finkelman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Finkelman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takeda.
Finkelman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takeda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finkelman manages to avoid it.
Finkelman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Finkelman moves out of range of the leg kick from Takeda.
Finkelman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Takeda lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shingen Takeda is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeda lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Takeda scoring well with a low kick there.
Takeda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Finkelman needs to keep his hands up - Takeda had a free shot at his head there.
Takeda throws a body shot but no joy.
Finkelman feinted with a counter takedown.
Takeda scores with a leg kick.
Takeda looks to score with a jab to the body but Finkelman is just out of range.
Takeda throws a lazy right hand but Finkelman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takeda misses with a jab, cross combination.
Finkelman tries to counter with a takedown but Takeda is quick to defend against it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takeda throws a series of punches but Finkelman avoids them all with ease.
Takeda fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Finkelman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Finkelman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takeda misses with a straight right.
Finkelman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Takeda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finkelman.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takeda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Finkelman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Finkelman avoids the head kick by Takeda.
Finkelman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shingen Takeda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Takeda winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 26:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shingen Takeda!
After winning the bout, Shingen Takeda thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greg Motino (ranked 2756 p4p, 21794 weight class) and Ulysses Blazkov (ranked 328 p4p, 530 weight class). Blazkov has chosen Roar Of A Lion as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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260
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Greg Motino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ulysses Blazkov!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blazkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Motino misses with a right hand
and Blazkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Blazkov.
Motino looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Blazkov misses the shot to the body.
Motino misses with a looping right.
Motino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Donk. Blazkov catches Motino right on the button with a cross.
Motino takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Motino cracks Blazkov with a good jab.
Blazkov misses with a low kick as Motino jumps back.
An attempted straight right counter from Motino misses the target.
Blazkov misses with a leg kick.
Greg Motino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Motino throws a series of punches but Blazkov moves out of range.
Blazkov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Blazkov scores with a sloppy right hand. Motino should have avoided that one.
Motino avoids a kick to the body.
Blazkov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Motino misses with the combination.
Blazkov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Motino is able to avoid easily.
Blazkov scores with a push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Motino blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Blazkov.
Motino slips a jab from Blazkov.
Motino looks to score with a jab to the body but Blazkov is just out of range.
Blazkov avoids the head kick by Motino.
A leg kick checked by Motino.
Blazkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Motino was well out of range. Poor timing from Blazkov.
Motino scores with a one two! Blazkov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Blazkov fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheers as Motino lands an impressive looking overhand right. Blazkov doesn't seem phased though.
Nice jab there from Blazkov.
Blazkov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Motino throws a lazy uppercut
letting Blazkov counter with a right hand.
Motino fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blazkov tries a quick counter leg kick but Motino is wise to it.
Motino uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Blazkov has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Motino lands with an uppercut that bounces Blazkov off the cage and back into range.
Motino tries a head kick but it misses.
Motino throws a nice looking combination but Blazkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blazkov tries to land a front kick but Motino steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blazkov connects with a solid leg kick.
Blazkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Motino misses with a head kick.
Motino throws a hook but Blazkov blocks it.
Motino slips under a jab.
It looked like Motino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Motino takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Motino misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Blazkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blazkov slips a straight right by Motino.
Blazkov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Motino throws a hook to the side of Blazkov's head but Blazkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Motino swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Blazkov.
Motino is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Blazkov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Motino is out of range.
Motino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blazkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A lazy left from Motino finds it's target.
Motino 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.
A jab from Motino misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Motino lands with a cross.
Motino misses with a straight right.
Blazkov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Blazkov throws a jab when Motino was well out of range.
Motino avoids a kick to the body.
Motino throws a hook but Blazkov avoids it easily.
Blazkov throws a looping overhand right but Motino ducks down to avoid it.
Motino throws a series of punches but Blazkov moves out of range.
Motino throws a looping overhand right but Blazkov ducks down to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Motino.
Blazkov misses with an uppercut.
Blazkov throws a front kick aimed at Motino's knee but Motino avoids it well.
Blazkov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Motino on the side of the head.
Motino scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Blazkov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Motino has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Motino and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Motino throws a head kick that misses.
Motino backing away here, and Blazkov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Blazkov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Motino.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blazkov avoids the head kick by Motino.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blazkov lands with a nice body punch.
Blazkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blazkov misses with a hook to the body
letting Motino counter with a right hand.
Motino ducks under a wild hook from Blazkov.
Blazkov tried to score with a low kick but Motino checks it.
Blazkov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Motino misses with an uppercut.
Blazkov cracks Motino with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Motino throws a jab when Blazkov was well out of range.
Blazkov lands the left hand.
Motino is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A head kick misses from Motino.
Blazkov misses with a head kick.
Motino throws a push kick but Blazkov slaps the foot to one side.
Blazkov takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blazkov tries to score with a low kick but Motino moves his leg out of the way.
Blazkov ducks under a wild hook from Motino.
Blazkov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Motino slips under a jab.
Motino scores with a nice head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Greg Motino will probably get the nod.
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.
Blazkov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A leg kick checked by Motino.
Motino fails to land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Blazkov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Blazkov misses with a body kick.
Blazkov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Motino looks to land a right hand but Blazkov moved out of range.
Motino misses with a hook. Blazkov ducked under it nicely.
Motino misses with a hook
letting Blazkov counter with a right hand.
Motino slips a jab from Blazkov.
Motino avoids the body shot from Blazkov.
Blazkov throws a series of punches but Motino moves out of range.
Motino throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Greg Motino is winning the standup battle so far.
Blazkov misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blazkov connects with a leg kick.
Motino misses with a hook. Blazkov ducked under it nicely.
Blazkov tries a quick counter leg kick but Motino is wise to it.
Blazkov loads up on a big right hand but Motino slips the punch.
Motino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blazkov.
Motino throws a head kick but Blazkov moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Motino.
Blazkov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Motino with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Motino.
Motino sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Motino goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Blazkov thuds his shin into the meat of Motino's side.
Motino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Motino throws out a loose jab but Blazkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Motino misses with a right hand
and Blazkov counters with a nice uppercut.
Blazkov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Motino staying out of range there.
Blazkov lands a front kick.
Motino paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Motino throws a right hand that Blazkov ducks under and follows up with a left that Blazkov also avoids with ease.
Motino tries to clinch but Blazkov is having none of it.
A combination from Motino does no damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Motino misses with a series of wild punches.
A big left from Blazkov misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Motino misses with an uppercut. Blazkov saw that one coming.
Blazkov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Motino has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Blazkov moves out of range as Motino strikes.
Blazkov tries a quick counter leg kick but Motino is wise to it.
Motino misses with a two punch combination.
Blazkov avoids a kick to the body.
Motino throws a lazy uppercut
letting Blazkov counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Motino misses the target.
Blazkov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Blazkov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Blazkov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
 Motino is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Blazkov engages and cracks Motino with a massive lead left hook - Motino tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Blazkov is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ulysses Blazkov!
Ulysses Blazkov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Sisko (ranked 2165 p4p, 1562 weight class) and Thufir Hawat (ranked 295 p4p, 216 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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180
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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 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Benjamin Sisko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thufir Hawat!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawat throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sisko looks to throw the jab but Hawat is out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sisko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
 It looks like Thufir Hawat has been cut.
Hawat lands with a nice body punch.
Sisko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sisko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hawat moves out of range as Sisko strikes.
Hawat slips under a jab from Sisko.
Sisko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've been hearing reports that Sisko has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sisko throws a hook but Hawat avoids it easily.
Hawat tries a quick counter leg kick but Sisko is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sisko throws a shot from downtown. Hawat moves away and avoids it.
Sisko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That kick from Hawat tenderised Sisko's leg. Sisko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hawat looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sisko throwing a counter right hand but Hawat manages to avoid it.
Hawat tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sisko is able to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sisko looks to land a left hand but Hawat moved out of range nicely.
Sisko defending well as Hawat loads up on a big left hand.
Sisko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hawat fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sisko is out of range.
Thufir Hawat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hawat with a nice calf kick.
Sisko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sisko throwing a counter right hand but Hawat manages to avoid it.
Sisko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hawat.
Hawat misses the shot to the body.
Hawat throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sisko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hawat throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hawat throws a right hand that Sisko ducks under and follows up with a left that Sisko also avoids with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Sisko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sisko checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sisko checks a leg kick.
Sisko shoots in looking for a takedown but Hawat manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sisko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawat tries to land a front kick but Sisko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hawat.
Sisko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hawat on the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Sisko.
Hawat is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sisko rather than just go for the knockout.
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!
Hawat connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sisko avoids a kick to the body.
Sisko scores with a hook.
Sisko ducks under a wild hook from Hawat.
Hawat scores with a decent looking hook.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hawat!
Hawat jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sisko is looking to counter punch.
Hawat connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sisko. Sisko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawat scores with a punch to the head.
Hawat avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hawat staying out of range there.
As Sisko backs off Hawat throws a huge counter combo but Sisko manages to avoid it all.
No luck for Sisko with that takedown attempt.
Sisko slips under a jab from Hawat.
Hawat slips a jab from Sisko.
Hawat clobbers Sisko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hawat lands a nice shot that snaps Sisko's head back.
Hawat moves out of range as Sisko strikes.
Sisko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hawat.
Hawat slips under a jab.
Hawat blocks a jab.
A low kick from Hawat misses
and Sisko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sisko throws a right and a left that Hawat avoids nicely.
Hawat is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sisko with a body shot.
Sisko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hawat. Hawat obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Sisko.
Hawat scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sisko throws a hook but Hawat avoids it easily.
Hawat connects with the punch.
Sisko misses with a hook.
Hawat throws a lazy body kick
and Sisko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sisko misses with a jab to the body
and Hawat counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hawat loads up on a big right hand but Sisko slips the punch.
Hawat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sisko manages to avoid it.
Sisko slips a jab from Hawat.
Sisko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thufir Hawat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thufir Hawat's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sisko blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Sisko misses the target.
Sisko steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hawat. That one must have hurt.
Sisko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sisko avoids the head kick by Hawat.
Sisko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hawat as he avoids it easily.
Hawat doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hawat moves out of range as Sisko strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Sisko misses the target.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sisko might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hawat bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hawat scores with a head kick. Sisko tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawat looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hawat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sisko.
Hawat throws a nice looking combination but Sisko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hawat getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hawat catches Sisko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Sisko misses the target.
Hawat throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sisko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sisko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hawat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sisko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hawat sprawls well. Hawat wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sisko gets slowly back to his feet.
Hawat scores with a shot to the body.
Sisko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hawat avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawat lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the liver by Hawat. Beautiful body shot.
A good leg kick by Hawat.
Hawat throws a body kick that misses.
Hawat looks to land a right hand but Sisko moved out of range.
Hawat lands with a cross.
Sisko looks to land a left hand but Hawat moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Hawat was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawat lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hawat changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thufir Hawat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sisko connects with the punch.
Hawat throws a body punch but Sisko moves out of range.
Hawat pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hawat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sisko slips a jab and a cross from Hawat.
Hawat jabs Sisko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hawat lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hawat bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sisko's head backwards.
Sisko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hawat counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hawat throws a head kick but Sisko moves out of range.
Sisko tests Hawat's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sisko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice uppercut there from Hawat.
Sisko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hawat counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hawat waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sisko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawat fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sisko is out of range.
Sisko looks to land a right hand but Hawat moved out of range.
Sisko throws an off balance right hand
and Hawat makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The fighters circling - Sisko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sisko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hawat tried to score with a low kick but Sisko checks it.
Hawat slips a jab from Sisko.
Hawat fakes the leg kick and cracks Sisko in the body.
Sisko takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hawat throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hawat feints a jab promting Sisko to slip. Hawat then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sisko slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sisko looks to throw the jab but Hawat is out of range.
Hawat misses with a two punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thufir Hawat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thufir Hawat's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Hawat slips under a jab from Sisko.
Hawat fakes the leg kick and cracks Sisko in the body.
Sisko moves forwards but Hawat connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hawat misses with a body kick.
A slow jab from Sisko misses its intended target.
Hawat scores with a shot to the body.
Hawat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hawat punishes Sisko's body with a nice straight punch.
Hawat uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sisko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawat looks to land a body kick but Sisko moved away.
A solid body kick from Hawat.
Sisko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sisko moves out of range of the body kick from Hawat.
Sisko is looking for a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sisko misses the jab.
Sisko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hawat throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hawat swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sisko decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hawat's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hawat avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hawat is adopting a defensive guard.
Sisko's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sisko has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hawat working a defensive guard here.
Thufir Hawat 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.
Sisko looking to sit in guard and control but Hawat gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sisko keeping moving, preventing Hawat from controlling successfully.
Sisko is pulling down on Hawat's head to control his posture.
My spies in Animal Fight Club inform me that Hawat has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hawat is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sisko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hawat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sisko is keeping the position for now.
Hawat throwing strikes from guard but Sisko blocks nicely.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hawat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sisko manages to avoid it.
Sisko throwing a counter right hand but Hawat manages to avoid it.
Thufir Hawat seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawat misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hawat listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sisko moves out of range as Hawat throws a body kick.
Sisko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sisko misses with a straight right.
Hawat lands with a right hand.
Hawat throws out a powerful jab.
A big right from Sisko misses.
Jab from Hawat.
Hawat chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sisko throws a right hand that misses
and Hawat counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sisko's knee momentarily.
Sisko misses the shot to the body.
Benjamin Sisko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hawat misses with a series of wild punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thufir Hawat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hawat winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thufir Hawat!
Thufir Hawat decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yuuji Hoshino (ranked 897 p4p, 3617 weight class) and Ari Katajamaki (ranked 68 p4p, 240 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 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuuji Hoshino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Ari Katajamaki!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katajamaki ducks under a wild hook from Hoshino.
Hoshino defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Katajamaki.
Katajamaki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hoshino avoids it really well and circles away.
Katajamaki shoots for a double leg takedown but Hoshino sprawls well. He's pushed Katajamaki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Yuuji Hoshino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ari Katajamaki.
Hoshino looks to score with a jab to the body but Katajamaki is just out of range.
Hoshino stuffs the takedown attempt from Katajamaki. Katajamaki gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Hoshino was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Katajamaki.
Hoshino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Katajamaki tries to counter it with a takedown but Hoshino pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katajamaki drives through with a takedown into Hoshino's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Katajamaki won't allow Hoshino to get back to his feet.
Katajamaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Katajamaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hoshino works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katajamaki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hoshino's head.
Katajamaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hoshino works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Katajamaki stops Hoshino from standing up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Katajamaki throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Katajamaki tries to move into range but Hoshino moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hoshino lands with a nice body punch.
Katajamaki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hoshino pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hoshino tries a head kick but it misses.
Hoshino misses with a head kick.
Katajamaki swats away the attempt to clinch by Hoshino.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino stuffs the takedown.
Hoshino takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Katajamaki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hoshino but Hoshino pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It appears Hoshino was looking to counter with a kick there.
Katajamaki with a poor takedown
and Hoshino counters by moving into the clinch.
Katajamaki prevents a body shot from Hoshino.
Hoshino misses with the head strike.
Katajamaki tries for a takedown. No joy.
Katajamaki wants the takedown. Hoshino is fighting it off but Katajamaki persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hoshino's guard against the cage.
Hoshino manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Katajamaki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hoshino fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hoshino is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Hoshino scores with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino instigates a clinch.
Katajamaki is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Katajamaki can't get the takedown.
Hoshino scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hoshino has a couple of punches blocked by Katajamaki.
Katajamaki blocks a body shot from Hoshino.
Katajamaki has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hoshino after a bit of a struggle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hoshino.
Hoshino tries to throw a body punch but Katajamaki avoids it by throwing Hoshino back against the cage.
Hoshino gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Katajamaki.
Katajamaki is trying to drag Hoshino to the mat but Hoshino just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hoshino lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Katajamaki backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino tries to throw a body punch but Katajamaki avoids it by throwing Hoshino back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Katajamaki looking for a takedown.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hoshino.
Hoshino lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hoshino gets underhooks to prevent Katajamaki's takedown attempt.
Katajamaki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hoshino avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hoshino lands a right hand that snaps the head of Katajamaki backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Hoshino on the inside.
Hoshino prevents the takedown attempt.
Hoshino tries to work over Katajamaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Katajamaki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Katajamaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hoshino lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hoshino presses Katajamaki against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hoshino lands with a right to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuuji Hoshino dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hoshino clinches up against the cage.
Katajamaki looking for a takedown.
Hoshino struggles to land a body shot inside as Katajamaki controls his hands.
Hoshino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Katajamaki can do to turn this around?
Katajamaki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hoshino pulls his leg out and moves away.
Katajamaki fails with a takedown attempt.
Yuuji Hoshino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ari Katajamaki.
Katajamaki moves out of range as Hoshino strikes.
Katajamaki shoots in looking for a takedown. Hoshino tries to sprawl out of it but Katajamaki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hoshino manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoshino stuffs the takedown.
Hoshino doesn't manage to clinch there - Katajamaki circles away.
Hoshino keeps the fight on the outside.
Katajamaki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katajamaki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Katajamaki shoots for a takedown but Hoshino saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Katajamaki.
Katajamaki moves into range and clinches up with Hoshino.
Hoshino misses with a body punch.
Katajamaki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hoshino is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Katajamaki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hoshino gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A shot in the inside from Hoshino.
Hoshino gets through Katajamaki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Katajamaki wants a takedown.
Hoshino taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katajamaki takes a shot to the head.
Katajamaki wants to take the fight to the mat but Hoshino manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hoshino scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hoshino misses with the head strike.
Hoshino is pressed up against the cage. Katajamaki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hoshino down to the mat. Hoshino avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hoshino leaves Katajamaki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hoshino closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoshino misses with a punch on the inside.
Hoshino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Hoshino on the inside.
Hoshino gets underhooks to prevent Katajamaki's takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Katajamaki fails to land.
A short right from Hoshino.
Hoshino throws a head punch that misses.
Yuuji Hoshino has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hoshino lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino throws a punch but it's blocked by Katajamaki.
Katajamaki blocks a body shot from Hoshino.
Katajamaki is working for takedown but Hoshino is calmly controlling the position for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hoshino creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Katajamaki is working for takedown but Hoshino is calmly controlling the position for now.
Katajamaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Katajamaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoshino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Katajamaki tries for a takedown but Hoshino manages to get underhooks.
Hoshino lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Katajamaki backwards.
Hoshino prevents the takedown attempt.
Katajamaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Katajamaki goes for a takedown attempt but Hoshino pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Katajamaki is breathing heavily.
Katajamaki looks for a takedown but Hoshino sprawls well.
Katajamaki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hoshino sprawls well. Hoshino wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Katajamaki gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Hoshino as he connects with a hook.
Katajamaki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hoshino tries to avoid it but Katajamaki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hoshino to the ground. Hoshino escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hoshino is looking to counter the offense by Katajamaki and move into the clinch.
Hoshino lands a high kick!
It looks like Ari Katajamaki has been cut.
Yuuji Hoshino is winning the standup battle so far.
Katajamaki walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoshino looks to throw the jab but Katajamaki is out of range.
Katajamaki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Katajamaki has a takedown stuffed.
Hoshino throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoshino throws a one two combo.
 Katajamaki is rocked!
Hoshino displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Katajamaki.
Hoshino is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuuji Hoshino dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ari Katajamaki's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Katajamaki misses with a takedown attempt - Hoshino sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Katajamaki fails with a takedown attempt.
Katajamaki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hoshino as he jumps to the side.
Hoshino thinks about countering with a body kick.
Yuuji Hoshino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ari Katajamaki.
Hoshino stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hoshino wants it to stay on the feet.
Katajamaki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hoshino tries to avoid it but Katajamaki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hoshino to the ground. Hoshino escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katajamaki closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hoshino's guard.
Katajamaki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hoshino avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hoshino wants to stand up but Katajamaki is controlling him.
Katajamaki wants to control from the top but Hoshino keeps moving.
Ari Katajamaki has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoshino wriggles free and stands up.
Hoshino leaves Katajamaki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hoshino scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Katajamaki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hoshino as he avoids it easily.
Hoshino moves in looking to clinch but Katajamaki pushes him off.
Hoshino scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A jab lands there for Hoshino.
Hoshino moves into the clinch.
Katajamaki tightens his grip and picks Hoshino up, before dumping him to the ground. Hoshino manages to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoshino manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hoshino.
Katajamaki wants to take the fight to the mat but Hoshino manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Katajamaki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hoshino lands with a short shot to the head.
Katajamaki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hoshino avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Katajamaki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hoshino fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hoshino throws a head kick that half lands.
Katajamaki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd cheers as Hoshino lands an impressive looking overhand right. Katajamaki doesn't seem phased though.
Katajamaki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hoshino displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Katajamaki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino thows a left - swing and a miss!
Both fighters circling a little - Hoshino finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hoshino closes the distance and pushes Katajamaki back into the cage.
Katajamaki takes a shot to the head.
Katajamaki is looking for a takedown.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hoshino.
Katajamaki is still on wobbly legs! Can Hoshino finish him?
Katajamaki has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hoshino seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Katajamaki can turn it around.
Hoshino gets underhooks to prevent Katajamaki's takedown attempt.
Katajamaki seems to have recovered his senses.
Hoshino lands a right hand.
Katajamaki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hoshino is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hoshino tries to work over Katajamaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hoshino lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hoshino.
Hoshino stops a takedown attempt from Katajamaki.
Hoshino lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Katajamaki or not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Hoshino.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoshino holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hoshino stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hoshino lands a shot to the body.
Katajamaki takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hoshino lands a left hand.
Hoshino holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hoshino throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Katajamakis head.
Ari Katajamaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yuuji Hoshino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short left from Hoshino.
Katajamaki is looking for a takedown.
Hoshino lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Katajamaki backwards.
Katajamaki has Hoshino pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Katajamaki pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hoshino tumbling to the mat - Katajamaki dives into Hoshino's guard.
Katajamaki prevents Hoshino from getting back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuuji Hoshino showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hoshino has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:26
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:26
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuuji Hoshino!
Yuuji Hoshino seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sime Soldic (ranked 992 p4p, 3020 weight class) and Tahboule Alawi (ranked 90 p4p, 251 weight class). Alawi has chosen The Ruler of Everything as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145
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147
8 - 3 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sime Soldic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tahboule Alawi!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Fedor Mirinova and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alawi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Soldic swings widly with a right hand
and Alawi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Soldic's guard.
Soldic is pulling down on Alawi's head to control his posture.
Soldic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alawi wants to pass the guard but Soldic is keeping the position.
Soldic can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Alawi controls the pace.
Soldic wants to sweep here but Alawi controlling him for the moment.
Alawi trying to control but Soldic is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alawi tries to free his leg and advance position but Soldic is retaining full guard.
Alawi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Soldic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alawi wants to control from the top but Soldic keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Soldic really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Soldic holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Soldic tries to land a leg kick but Alawi saw it coming and moves away.
Soldic thows a leg kick but Alawi checks it
and Alawi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Soldic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Soldic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Alawi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soldic is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alawi trying to control but Soldic is working from the bottom.
Soldic controlling the position.
Alawi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alawi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soldic is keeping the position for now.
Alawi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A jab from Soldic finds it's way through Alawi's defenses.
Soldic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Alawi is out of range and Soldic settles back down.
Soldic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alawi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alawi staying calm.
It looks like Alawi 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.
You can see the frustration on Soldic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Soldic being controlled for a moment.
Soldic gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Soldic is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Alawi tries to control but Soldic wriggling away.
Alawi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Alawi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Soldic prevents Alawi from taking his back.
Soldic can't escape the position.
Soldic wants to control but Alawi is having none of it.
Soldic sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alawi controlling the action here.
Soldic trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tahboule Alawi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Soldic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sime Soldic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Soldic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alawi with the counter takedown but Soldic avoids it easily.
Alawi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Soldic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Alawi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Alawi feints and as Soldic raises his hands in defense, Alawi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alawi passes Soldic's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Soldic wants to get back to his feet.
Well, if Alawi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alawi is looking to advance position but Soldic won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alawi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Soldic works his way to full guard. Good work.
Alawi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Soldic's guard.
Soldic wants to improve his position but Alawi is controlling well.
Alawi trying to mount his opponent but Soldic defends it.
Alawi is keen to just control but Soldic is a slippery customer.
Alawi is looking for a kimura here.
Alawi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Soldic is just riding it out for now. Alawi eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alawi trying to control from half guard but Soldic is working away.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Soldic trying to hold on to Alawi's head to control him but Alawi postures up.
Soldic keeping control of the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Alawi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Soldic misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Soldic misses.
Alawi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sime Soldic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soldic misses the jab.
Alawi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Soldic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alawi.
A good leg kick by Soldic.
Soldic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Soldic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alawi checks a leg kick nicely.
Alawi moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Alawi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Soldic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Soldic. That's going to slow Alawi down.
Soldic tries to land a leg kick but Alawi saw it coming and moves away.
Alawi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Soldic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Soldic is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Soldic scores with a punch to the head.
Alawi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Soldic.
Alawi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alawi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Soldic lands a nice looking body shot.
Sime Soldic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soldic throws an overhand right that lands on Alawi's shoulder, as Alawi tries to avoid the shot.
Alawi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Soldic looks to land a right hand but Alawi moved out of range.
Soldic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alawi checks it well.
Soldic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alawi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Alawi.
Alawi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Soldic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Soldic lands an overhand right.
Soldic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sime Soldic is winning the standup battle so far.
Alawi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Soldic missing with a left hand there. Alawi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alawi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alawi feints the counter takedown.
Soldic misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sime Soldic dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Alawi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Soldic but Soldic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Soldic misses with a lunging right hand
and Alawi counters with a shoot takedown. Soldic fights it but they end up in guard.
Alawi looking to pass the guard.
Alawi passes Soldic's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Soldic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soldic wants to control but Alawi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Soldic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Soldic trying to control but Alawi postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alawi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Soldic moves into full guard.
Alawi is stalling in the full guard.
Alawi looking to pass the guard.
Alawi trying to control but Soldic is working from the bottom.
Soldic wants to sweep here but Alawi controlling him for the moment.
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.
Alawi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soldic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alawi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Soldic pulls Alawi in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Alawi with that takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Soldic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Soldic misses with a hook. Alawi ducked under it nicely.
Alawi with the counter takedown but Soldic avoids it easily.
Alawi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Soldic.
Alawi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Soldic misses with an uppercut.
Alawi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alawi slips a jab from Soldic.
Alawi tries to counter with a clinch but Soldic shakes him off and moves away.
Soldic with a nice calf kick.
Soldic cracks Alawi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Soldic. Alawi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alawi avoids the body shot from Soldic.
Alawi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Soldic's waist but Soldic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alawi off to one side.
Sime Soldic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tahboule Alawi.
Soldic connects with an inside leg kick.
Soldic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Alawi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice straight punches there by Soldic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Soldic.
Soldic lands the left hand.
Alawi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Soldic throws out the jab.
Alawi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Soldic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alawi scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soldic looks to land a left hand but Alawi moved out of range nicely.
Soldic throws out a loose jab but Alawi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soldic throws a hook to the side of Alawi's head but Alawi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Soldic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alawi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A leg kick checked by Alawi.
Soldic misses with a low kick.
Soldic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alawi.
Soldic throws a shot to the body.
Soldic stuffs the takedown.
As Alawi backs away, Soldic returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Alawi checks a leg kick.
Alawi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soldic throws a leg kick that is checked
so Alawi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Alawi forces his way into half guard.
Alawi not doing much here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sime Soldic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Soldic has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sime Soldic!
An out of breath Sime Soldic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hudson Clarkson (ranked 1468 p4p, 2073 weight class) and Juha Maenpaa (ranked 176 p4p, 239 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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185
7 - 11 - 0 |
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Good kicks
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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 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hudson Clarkson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juha Maenpaa!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maenpaa throws a body punch but Clarkson moves out of range.
Clarkson tries to counter with a takedown but Maenpaa is quick to defend against it.
Clarkson misses with a takedown attempt
and Maenpaa counters with a nice uppercut.
Clarkson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maenpaa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Clarkson somewhat.
Clarkson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maenpaa's waist but Maenpaa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Clarkson off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hudson Clarkson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Clarkson with that takedown attempt.
Maenpaa steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Clarkson.
Maenpaa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Clarkson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maenpaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clarkson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Clarkson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Clarkson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Clarkson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Clarkson laying and praying for a moment but Maenpaa takes advantage and regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Clarkson wants to work for an arm triangle but Maenpaa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Clarkson is keen to just control but Maenpaa is a slippery customer.
Clarkson is trying to work for a kimura but Maenpaa is defending well.
Clarkson trying to pass the guard but Maenpaa defending well.
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.
Clarkson trying to control from half guard but Maenpaa is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clarkson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Clarkson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Clarkson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Maenpaa is defending against the submission attempts here by Clarkson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson seems to be looking for submissions.
Clarkson wants to pass the guard but Maenpaa is defending well.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Maenpaa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Clarkson.
Clarkson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maenpaa's waist but Maenpaa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Clarkson off to one side.
Maenpaa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice sprawl there from Maenpaa as Clarkson shoots in.
Clarkson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maenpaa is fending him off so far but Clarkson persists. Nope, Maenpaa circles away and we're back to standing.
Maenpaa lands a jab-cross combination.
Juha Maenpaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clarkson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maenpaa as he avoids it easily.
Hudson Clarkson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clarkson shoots in for a takedown but Maenpaa shows good takedown defense.
Maenpaa moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maenpaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Clarkson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maenpaa avoids it really well and circles away.
Clarkson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maenpaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maenpaa tests Clarkson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maenpaa. Clarkson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clarkson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Maenpaa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Clarkson shoots in for a takedown but Maenpaa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Maenpaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maenpaa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Clarkson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa stuffs the takedown.
Maenpaa lands a jab to the nose.
Clarkson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maenpaa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Clarkson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Maenpaa is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Clarkson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Clarkson is breathing heavily.
Maenpaa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Maenpaa dominated that round.
That's time! Clarkson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Clarkson with a poor takedown
enabling Maenpaa to counter with a crisp jab.
No luck for Clarkson with that takedown attempt.
Clarkson shoots in and drives through. Maenpaa sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hudson Clarkson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clarkson has his takedown stuffed
letting Maenpaa counter with a right hand.
Clarkson throws a poor cross that misses
and Maenpaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maenpaa gets caught flat footed, as Clarkson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Clarkson tries to free his leg and advance position but Maenpaa is retaining full guard.
Clarkson trying to control but Maenpaa is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarkson is fighting to break Maenpaa's control of his arms but Maenpaa is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarkson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Clarkson being controlled here momentarily.
Maenpaa keeping full guard, as Clarkson tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maenpaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clarkson fails with the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Maenpaa. No joy for Clarkson on that attempt.
Maenpaa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maenpaa stuns Clarkson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maenpaa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maenpaa as he avoids it easily.
Maenpaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Clarkson is just out of range.
Juha Maenpaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maenpaa tries to clinch but Clarkson is having none of it.
Maenpaa stuffs the takedown.
Maenpaa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Clarkson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Maenpaa throws a series of strikes that have Clarkson backpedaling.
Maenpaa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clarkson tries for a takedown but Maenpaa circles away easily
and Maenpaa counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clarkson tries for a takedown but Maenpaa circles away easily
and Maenpaa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Clarkson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maenpaa sprawls well. Maenpaa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Clarkson gets slowly back to his feet.
Clarkson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maenpaa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Maenpaa jabs Clarkson right on the nose. Clarkson blinks but takes it well.
Maenpaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Clarkson or perhaps it was just good defense by Maenpaa, which made it look bad.
Maenpaa wants to counter the offense by Clarkson and move into the clinch position.
Maenpaa closes the distance and pushes Clarkson back into the cage.
Nice body punch from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maenpaa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maenpaa scores with a shoulder strike.
Clarkson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Maenpaa is defending well.
Maenpaa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Clarkson backwards.
A short right from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa working aggressively here.
Maenpaa lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maenpaa prevents a takedown attempt there.
Maenpaa is working Clarkson over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maenpaa is leaning against Clarkson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa misses with a punch to the body.
Maenpaa is pressed up against the cage. Clarkson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Maenpaa down to the mat. Maenpaa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Clarkson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circling - Clarkson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maenpaa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Clarkson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maenpaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clarkson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Clarkson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Maenpaa throws a good cross that connects.
Clarkson is rocked!
Maenpaa closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Clarkson! Maenpaa dives in looking to finish! Clarkson is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juha Maenpaa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Everest Frank (ranked 1497 p4p, 1949 weight class) and Kova Luu (ranked 80 p4p, 69 weight class). Frank comes into the arena with Knife Talk x Drake ft. 21 Savage x Project Pat blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Everest Frank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Kova Luu!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Frank moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Luu scoring well with a low kick there.
Frank throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Frank throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Luu was covering up waiting for the punch and Frank finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Luu wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Frank manages to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luu tries to roll over but Frank keeps him under control.
Frank is keen to just control but Luu is a slippery customer.
Frank will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank winds up and cracks Luu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Frank lands strikes from half guard.
Frank prevents Luu from improving his position.
Frank seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Luu is positioning himself well to prevent Frank advancing to mount.
Frank looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Frank throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Frank throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Luu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Frank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Frank lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Luu quite badly. Luu pulls Frank in close trying to recover. Frank postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Luu on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Luu doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Everest Frank!
In his post fight interview, Everest Frank gave a big smile as he said 'England I JUST SMASHED YOUR BOY!!!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gus McCrae (ranked 833 p4p, 1601 weight class) and Ola Badmus (ranked 102 p4p, 187 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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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 23 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gus McCrae!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ola Badmus!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Badmus misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Badmus.
Badmus lands a jab.
McCrae moves out of range as Badmus strikes.
A little feinted left hand from McCrae on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McCrae ducks under a wild hook from Badmus.
Badmus looks to land a right hand but McCrae moved out of range.
McCrae is looking to counter punch.
Badmus lands a jab.
McCrae rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Badmus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McCrae looks to land a left hand but Badmus moved out of range nicely.
Badmus now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Badmus thuds a left hand into McCrae's body.
Badmus scores with a shot to the body.
McCrae closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Badmus slips under a jab from McCrae.
Badmus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McCrae ducks under a wild hook from Badmus.
Badmus ducks under a wild hook from McCrae.
A punch lands to the side of McCrae 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Badmus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCrae throwing a counter right hand but Badmus manages to avoid it.
Donk. Badmus catches McCrae right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Badmus.
Badmus lands a nice looking body shot.
McCrae throws a lazy uppercut
and McCrae takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donk. Badmus catches McCrae right on the button with a cross.
Badmus connects with a jab.
McCrae takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McCrae thuds his right hand into Badmus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Badmus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCrae throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Badmus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Badmus slips a jab from McCrae.
Badmus lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Badmus moves forwards but McCrae connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Badmus feints a jab promting McCrae to slip. Badmus then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McCrae slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
McCrae is rocked!
Badmus swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badmus throws a shot to the body.
McCrae moves out of range as Badmus strikes.
McCrae throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McCrae throws a jab when Badmus was well out of range.
Badmus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McCrae ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Badmus moves away.
McCrae moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McCrae scores with a shot to the body.
McCrae jabs Badmus right on the nose. Badmus blinks but takes it well.
Badmus throws a jab when McCrae was well out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Badmus.
Badmus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Badmus misses with a series of wild punches.
McCrae jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCrae takes a swing at Badmus's ribcage but misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Badmus.
McCrae dodges the punch combination from Badmus.
McCrae lands a really nice looking cross but Badmus seems unphased.
A looping hook to the body misses from Badmus. McCrae does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCrae digs a good hook to Badmus's body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McCrae, as that shot connected.
McCrae blocks a jab.
McCrae throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Badmus misses.
Badmus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCrae.
Badmus misses with a few strikes there.
Badmus scores with a shot to the body.
McCrae misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left lands for Badmus.
A swing and a miss from McCrae.
McCrae ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Badmus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Badmus throws a hook but McCrae avoids it easily.
Badmus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCrae.
McCrae jabs Badmus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McCrae swings for the body but Badmus moves out of range.
A slow jab from Badmus misses its intended target.
Badmus looks to land a left hand but McCrae moved out of range nicely.
A punch lands to the side of McCrae 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCrae scores with a jab to the jaw.
A big right from McCrae misses.
McCrae takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McCrae ducks right into an uppercut from Badmus.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ola Badmus dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McCrae swings widly with a right hand
and Badmus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Badmus cracks McCrae with a good jab.
Badmus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McCrae avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCrae ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Badmus moves away.
McCrae uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Badmus.
McCrae swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Badmus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from McCrae on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Badmus moves away from the strike by McCrae.
Badmus throws a right hand that misses
and McCrae counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McCrae keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badmus throws a lazy right hand but McCrae sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCrae was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McCrae fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Badmus manages to avoid it.
Badmus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McCrae has time to react.
McCrae walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut there from Badmus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badmus throws a big shot that misses.
McCrae stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McCrae looks to land a left hand but Badmus moved out of range nicely.
Badmus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McCrae throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Badmus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCrae.
McCrae throws a hook but Badmus avoids it easily.
Badmus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McCrae displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Badmus throws out the jab.
Badmus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McCrae looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McCrae misses with a straight left.
Badmus works over McCrae's head and body with a nice combination.
Badmus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McCrae looks to land a left hand but Badmus moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCrae takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Badmus looks to land a left hand but McCrae moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badmus slips under a jab.
Badmus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCrae throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Badmus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Badmus lands a jab to the head.
McCrae slips a straight right by Badmus.
McCrae was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McCrae scores with a nice strike.
McCrae displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Badmus throws out the jab.
McCrae misses the body punch
and Badmus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Badmus misses with a double jab
and McCrae cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Badmus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McCrae uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Badmus.
A left lands for Badmus.
Badmus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McCrae moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McCrae throws a shot from downtown. Badmus moves away and avoids it.
McCrae moves out of range of the strikes.
Ola Badmus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCrae throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Badmus!
McCrae swings for the body but Badmus moves out of range.
Badmus throws out a powerful jab.
A punch combination from Badmus misses.
Badmus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McCrae counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McCrae looks to land a left hand but Badmus moved out of range nicely.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether McCrae might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Badmus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCrae manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from McCrae misses its intended target.
Badmus just misses with a punch to the body.
McCrae slips under a jab from Badmus.
McCrae throws a hook to the side of Badmus's head but Badmus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Badmus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McCrae counters with a right hand to the body.
Badmus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McCraes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCrae throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCrae drops his hands momentarily and Badmus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McCrae lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McCrae moves away from the strike by Badmus.
Badmus ducks under a wild hook from McCrae.
Badmus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Badmus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McCrae on the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Badmus.
A swing and a miss from Badmus.
Badmus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McCrae slips under a jab.
McCrae swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Badmus lands a nice hook to McCrae's body. McCrae takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCrae misses with a body shot
and Badmus counters with a stiff right hand.
McCrae ducks under a wild hook from Badmus.
McCrae takes one on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ola Badmus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Badmus looks to throw the jab but McCrae is out of range.
McCrae defending well as Badmus loads up on a big left hand.
McCrae was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McCrae ducks under a wild hook from Badmus.
It looked like McCrae wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McCrae misses with a lunging right hand
and Badmus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Badmus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Badmus misses with a looping right.
Badmus throws a body shot but no joy.
Badmus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ola Badmus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCrae ducks right into an uppercut from Badmus.
Badmus misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badmus lands the left hand.
Oh McCrae is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McCrae drops his hands momentarily and Badmus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Badmus throws a perfectly timed hook that sends McCrae crashing down! McCrae tries to stagger back to his feet but Badmus just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused McCrae asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ola Badmus!
Ola Badmus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Gus McCrae had this to say: 'Back to the gym.'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Temirbek Yuldashev (ranked 1501 p4p, 2142 weight class) and Third Wife (ranked 236 p4p, 313 weight class). Yuldashev comes to the cage accompanied by Seven Nation Army - Dance Mix. Temirbek Yuldashev has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Temirbek Yuldashev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Third Wife!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Wife.
A big right from Wife misses.
Wife has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wife looks to land a left hand but Yuldashev moved out of range nicely.
Wife jabs Yuldashev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yuldashev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Diamond Dogs Quarry in the buildup to the fight.
Yuldashev ducks under a wild hook from Wife.
Wife throws a jab when Yuldashev was well out of range.
Wife misses with a hook.
Wife lands a lovely overhand right.
Wife lands with a straight right. Yuldashev didn't see that one coming.
Wife fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Yuldashev out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Third Wife!
Third Wife bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erasmo Vale Queiroz (ranked 155 p4p, 547 weight class) and Jimmie Vinge (ranked 27 p4p, 84 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 14 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Erasmo Vale Queiroz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmie Vinge!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vinge throws a hook but Vale Queiroz blocks it.
Vale Queiroz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vinge misses with a left hand
enabling Vale Queiroz to counter with a crisp jab.
Vale Queiroz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vale Queiroz slips a jab from Vinge.
Vale Queiroz feints and then cracks Vinge's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vinge down.
Vale Queiroz throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vale Queiroz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vale Queiroz lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've been told by Vale Queiroz's head coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vale Queiroz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vale Queiroz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vale Queiroz ducks under a wild hook from Vinge.
Vale Queiroz jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Vale Queiroz throws a body kick that misses.
Vale Queiroz 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.
Vinge waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vale Queiroz.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vale Queiroz checks a leg kick.
Vale Queiroz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vinge was well out of range. Poor timing from Vale Queiroz.
Vinge lands with a right hand.
 It looks like Erasmo Vale Queiroz has been cut.
Vinge lands a head shot.
Vinge misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Vale Queiroz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vinge.
Vale Queiroz moves away from the strike by Vinge.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vale Queiroz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vinge throws out a counter right but Vale Queiroz avoids it with no problem.
Vale Queiroz digs a good hook to Vinge's body.
Vale Queiroz defending well as Vinge loads up on a big left hand.
Vinge takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vale Queiroz connects with an inside leg kick.
Vinge ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vinge stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vale Queiroz.
A jab from Vinge does it's job there.
Vinge slips under a jab.
Vinge only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vale Queiroz misses with a body kick.
Vale Queiroz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vale Queiroz loads up on a big right hand but Vinge slips the punch.
Vinge shapes to counter with a head kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vinge.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz's cut is getting worse.
Vale Queiroz throws a shot from downtown. Vinge moves away and avoids it.
Vinge throws a leg kick
and Vale Queiroz counters with a nice leg kick.
Vale Queiroz feints and then cracks Vinge's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vinge down.
Vale Queiroz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vinge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vale Queiroz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vinge connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinge defending well as Vale Queiroz loads up on a big left hand.
Vale Queiroz throws out a loose jab but Vinge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vinge flicks out a counter leg kick but Vale Queiroz steps away.
Vinge throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vale Queiroz throws a hook to the side of Vinge's head but Vinge sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vale Queiroz backing away here, and Vinge unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Vale Queiroz lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vale Queiroz needs to keep his hands up - Vinge had a free shot at his head there.
Vinge just misses with a punch to the body.
Vinge slips under a jab from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Vinge lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vale Queiroz at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Erasmo Vale Queiroz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Erasmo Vale Queiroz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vale Queiroz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vinge counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vale Queiroz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vinge connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vale Queiroz momentarily.
Vale Queiroz moves out of range as Vinge strikes.
Vinge jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vale Queiroz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vinge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Vinge misses with a left hand
letting Vale Queiroz counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vale Queiroz tries to land a leg kick but Vinge saw it coming and moves away.
Vale Queiroz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fighters circling - Vinge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vale Queiroz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vale Queiroz checks a leg kick.
Vale Queiroz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vinge throws out a counter right but Vale Queiroz avoids it with no problem.
Vale Queiroz throws a head kick that misses.
Vinge tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vale Queiroz throws a low kick, looking for Vinge's leg but Vinge calmly moves out of range.
Vinge throws a counter combo.
Vinge displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vale Queiroz throws out the jab.
A punch lands to the side of Vale Queiroz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vale Queiroz throws a leg kick but Vinge moved away.
Vinge is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Vale Queiroz with a body shot.
Vinge walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vale Queiroz pushes Vinge away with a front kick.
Donk. Vale Queiroz catches Vinge right on the button with a cross.
Vale Queiroz throws a body kick that misses.
Vale Queiroz misses with a looping left.
Vale Queiroz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vale Queiroz.
Vinge checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vinge misses with a hook
and Vale Queiroz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz is winning the standup battle so far.
Vale Queiroz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vinge sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinge scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Good work by Vale Queiroz as he checks the leg kick.
Vale Queiroz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vinge misses with a looping left.
Vale Queiroz tried to counter with a leg kick but Vinge avoided it.
Vale Queiroz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vinge.
Vale Queiroz swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vinge counters with an outside leg kick.
Vale Queiroz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vinge on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vale Queiroz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vale Queiroz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinge tries to work over Vale Queiroz's front leg with a kick but Vale Queiroz checks it.
Vinge throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vale Queiroz scores with a punch to the head.
A low kick from Vinge misses
and Vinge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vinge looks to land a right hand but Vale Queiroz moved out of range.
Vale Queiroz throwing a counter right hand but Vinge manages to avoid it.
A big right from Vinge misses.
Vale Queiroz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vale Queiroz misses with a hook
and Vinge counters with a nice body shot.
Vinge connects with an inside leg kick.
Vinge misses with a hook. Vale Queiroz ducked under it nicely.
Vinge stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Erasmo Vale Queiroz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Erasmo Vale Queiroz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A low kick from Vinge misses
and Vale Queiroz counters with a leg kick.
Vinge clinches.
Vale Queiroz struggles to land a body shot inside as Vinge controls his hands.
Vinge misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vinge's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vale Queiroz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vale Queiroz struggles to land a body shot inside as Vinge controls his hands.
Vale Queiroz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vinge misses with a punch on the inside.
Vinge lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vinge lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vale Queiroz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vale Queiroz lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vale Queiroz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vale Queiroz tries a body shot but Vinge blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vinge's elbow.
Vinge throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vale Queirozs head.
Vale Queiroz lands a shot to the body.
Vale Queiroz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vale Queiroz throws a punch but it's blocked by Vinge.
A right hook to the body lands for Vale Queiroz.
Vinge misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vinge working aggressively here.
Vale Queiroz lands a right hand.
Vinge swings wildly with an uppercut but Vale Queiroz uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Vale Queiroz on the inside.
Vinge lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vale Queiroz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vale Queiroz struggles to land a body shot inside as Vinge controls his hands.
Vale Queiroz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vinge throws a head punch that misses.
Vale Queiroz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vale Queiroz swings wildly with an uppercut but Vinge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vinge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vinge lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jimmie Vinge seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vinge has a couple of punches blocked by Vale Queiroz.
A head punch on the inside from Vinge fails to land.
Vale Queiroz misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinge stalling.
Vale Queiroz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Vale Queiroz.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Vale Queiroz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vinge takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vale Queiroz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vale Queiroz blocks an uppercut.
Vinge has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Vale Queiroz seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Vinge can turn it around.
Vale Queiroz lands a body shot.
Vale Queiroz blocking some punches.
Vale Queiroz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vale Queiroz can't find room to land a body shot as Vinge controls the action.
Vinge can't find room to land a body shot as Vale Queiroz controls the action.
Vale Queiroz misses with a punch to the body.
Vinge working aggressively here.
Vale Queiroz tries to throw a body punch but Vinge avoids it by throwing Vale Queiroz back against the cage.
Vale Queiroz misses with a body punch.
Vale Queiroz prevents a body shot from Vinge.
Vale Queiroz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vinge has a couple of punches blocked by Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vinge's elbow.
Vinge is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vale Queiroz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vale Queiroz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vale Queiroz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vale Queiroz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vinge misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Vale Queiroz as the two fighters clinch.
Vale Queiroz digs a right hand into Vinge's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vinge's gas tank.
A short right from Vale Queiroz on the inside.
Vale Queiroz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Vale Queiroz as the two fighters clinch.
Vale Queiroz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vale Queiroz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vale Queiroz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vale Queiroz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vinge backwards.
Vale Queiroz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vale Queiroz lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vale Queiroz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vale Queiroz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vale Queiroz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vale Queiroz digs a right hand underneath Vinge's ribcage. Vinge let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vale Queiroz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vinge has a couple of punches blocked by Vale Queiroz.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz presses Vinge against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vinge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vale Queiroz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vinge's elbow.
Vale Queiroz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vale Queiroz works on Vinge's body with a couple of short punches.
Vale Queiroz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vinge throws a head punch that misses.
Vale Queiroz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vale Queiroz lands an uppercut.
Vale Queiroz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vale Queiroz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vinge can do to turn this around?
Vinge misses with a punch on the inside.
Vale Queiroz throws a head punch that misses.
Vinge pushes Vale Queiroz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Erasmo Vale Queiroz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vinge throws a right hand that misses
and Vale Queiroz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vale Queiroz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vinge fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vale Queiroz is out of range.
A leg kick checked by Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz staying out of range there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vale Queiroz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vale Queiroz scores with a sloppy right hand. Vinge should have avoided that one.
Vinge tries to clinch but Vale Queiroz moves away
and Vale Queiroz counters with an inside leg kick.
Vinge throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Vale Queiroz to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Vinge. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vinge.
Nice uppercut lands for Vale Queiroz. That snapped Vinge's head back.
Vinge misses with an uppercut
and Vale Queiroz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vinge thinking.
Vale Queiroz throws a hook but Vinge avoids it easily.
Vale Queiroz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vinge in his tracks.
Vale Queiroz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vale Queiroz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vale Queiroz thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Vinge if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice defenses there by Vale Queiroz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinge throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vale Queiroz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vale Queiroz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vinge moves away.
Vinge has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vale Queiroz finds it's way round the side to connect with Vinge's head.
Vale Queiroz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vale Queiroz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vinge.
A good leg kick by Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz misses with a body shot.
Vinge swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vale Queiroz takes a swing at Vinge's ribcage but misses.
Vinge has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinge throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vale Queiroz counters with a nice uppercut.
Vale Queiroz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vinge blocks a head kick by Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz looks to land a right hand but Vinge moved out of range.
Vinge scores with a hook.
Vale Queiroz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vinge looks to land a left hand but Vale Queiroz moved out of range nicely.
Vale Queiroz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vinge. That did some damage!
A low kick from Vinge misses
and Vale Queiroz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vinge's knee momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinge throws a lazy uppercut
and Vale Queiroz counters with a left to the body.
Vinge with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vale Queiroz to score with a decent uppercut.
Vale Queiroz connects with a body shot.
Vinge throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vinge gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vale Queiroz.
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!
Vale Queiroz scores with a leg kick.
Vinge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vale Queiroz staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz had his way with Jimmie Vinge in that round.
The cut man is working on Erasmo Vale Queiroz's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Vale Queiroz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vinge's head.
Vinge misses with a straight left.
Vale Queiroz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vale Queiroz tries to score with a low kick but Vinge moves his leg out of the way.
Vale Queiroz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Vale Queiroz misses with a right hand
and Vinge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vale Queiroz lands a nice looking body shot.
Vinge connects with a nice looking jab.
A head kick by Vale Queiroz misses
letting Vinge counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vale Queiroz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vale Queiroz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vale Queiroz throws a shot from downtown. Vinge moves away and avoids it.
Vinge thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vale Queiroz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vale Queiroz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vinge swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A low kick lands for Vinge.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vinge's sensitive parts.
Jimmie Vinge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vale Queiroz misses with a wild body shot.
Vinge connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vale Queiroz lands a jab to Vinge's midsection.
Vinge shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vale Queiroz walks into a stiff left hand from Vinge.
Jeez, Erasmo Vale Queiroz's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Vale Queiroz just misses with a punch to the body.
Vale Queiroz misses with a low kick as Vinge jumps back.
Vinge throws a looping overhand right but Vale Queiroz ducks down to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vinge throws a right hand that misses
and Vale Queiroz counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vale Queiroz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vinge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz connects with an inside leg kick.
Vale Queiroz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vale Queiroz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vinge to score with a decent uppercut.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Erasmo Vale Queiroz's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jimmie Vinge!
Jimmie Vinge is the new light heavyweight champion!
Jimmie Vinge decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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