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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Astrid Commesary (ranked 3885 p4p, 5279 weight class) and Nevez Amadaus (ranked 246 p4p, 289 weight class). Nevez Amadaus is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Astrid Commesary!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nevez Amadaus!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amadaus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Commesary.
A head kick misses from Commesary.
Commesary doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Amadaus takes one to the chin there.
 It looks like Nevez Amadaus has been cut.
Commesary fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Commesary throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Amadaus throws a head kick that misses.
Amadaus blocks a low kick nicely.
Commesary lands a glancing blow to the side of Amadaus's head.
A solid body kick from Amadaus.
A solid body kick from Amadaus.
Commesary turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Commesary throws a leg kick
and Amadaus counters with a solid body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Commesary misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amadaus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Commesary half committed to a counter leg kick.
Amadaus lands a high kick!
A head kick misses from Amadaus.
Amadaus throws a head kick that misses.
Amadaus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Commesary is out of range and Amadaus settles back down.
Amadaus misses with a hook
enabling Commesary to counter with a crisp jab.
Amadaus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Commesary looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Amadaus moves out of range of the body kick from Commesary.
Commesary uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amadaus.
Commesary thinks about countering with a head kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Amadaus.
Amadaus ducks under a wild hook from Commesary.
Amadaus on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Commesary lands a big head kick that sends Amadaus tumbling to the mat! Commesary takes a step backwards and waves Amadaus back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Amadaus is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amadaus is aggressively charging in as Commesary backs up avoiding any damage. Commesary tosses out a jab and Amadaus runs right into it face first! Amadaus is out cold! Commesary dropped down on all fours and is barking in Amadaus's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Astrid Commesary!
A relieved looking Astrid Commesary thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raymond Lee (ranked 1757 p4p, 22279 weight class) and Covid Gonna Get (ranked 256 p4p, 611 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Raymond Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Covid Gonna Get!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee looking to score a takedown here. Gonna Get is defending well but Lee drives through and ends up in Gonna Get's guard.
Gonna Get controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself.
Gonna Get can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lee controls the pace.
Gonna Get working a defensive guard here.
Lee controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lee has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lee postures up.
Lee won't allow Gonna Get to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonna Get is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lee is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gonna Get shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gonna Get is defended easily by Lee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee leaves Gonna Get with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Raymond Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Covid Gonna Get.
Gonna Get is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lee's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonna Get prevents Lee from improving his position.
Lee is working hard here to advance position.
Gonna Get is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lee has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Gonna Get is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lee preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Lee is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rasmus's Fun House, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Gonna Get is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonna Get seems to be working for a kimura but Lee defends the submission attempt.
Lee is staying active underneath Gonna Get, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lee trying to hold on to Gonna Get's head to control him but Gonna Get postures up.
Gonna Get trying to control from half guard but Lee is working away.
Lee preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Gonna Get is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gonna Get seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gonna Get is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to roll over but Gonna Get keeps him under control.
Gonna Get tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lee knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lee.
Gonna Get wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Gonna Get passes Lee's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lee is looking to control Gonna Get's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lee avoid being mounted?
Lee is not content to let Gonna Get control the position.
Gonna Get seems to be working for a kimura but Lee defends the submission attempt.
Lee is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonna Get is trying to work for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
Gonna Get is trying to control the action in half guard but Lee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lee regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gonna Get told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Lee trying to control the position here.
Lee keeping full guard, as Gonna Get tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gonna Get is still trying to improve position.
Lee pulls Gonna Get in to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Covid Gonna Get will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gonna Get dives in for a single leg takedown but Lee sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gonna Get manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lee on his heels. He'll look to pass Lee's guard now, I'm sure.
Gonna Get tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Gonna Get is fighting to break Lee's control of his arms but Lee is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gonna Get tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonna Get advances position into side control!
Gonna Get has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gonna Get is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lee will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gonna Get wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee is looking for a sweep.
Gonna Get has knee on belly momentarily but Lee bucks him off and regains half guard.
Gonna Get trying to mount his opponent but Lee defends it.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Lee won't allow Gonna Get to pass to mount.
Gonna Get is looking to stall here but Lee recovers full guard.
Lee has his hands on Gonna Get's head, controlling the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Lee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lee keeping full guard, as Gonna Get tries to pass.
Gonna Get wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee is looking for a triangle but Gonna Get pushes his legs off easily.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Gonna Get from controlling successfully.
Lee is controlling Gonna Get's posture.
Gonna Get wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Gonna Get wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Lee has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonna Get trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee is controlling Gonna Get's posture.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gonna Get sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gonna Get fails with the takedown.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee shoots in looking for a takedown. Gonna Get tries to sprawl out of it but Lee keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gonna Get manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gonna Get misses with a takedown attempt - Lee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Raymond Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Covid Gonna Get.
Lee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lee wants it to stay on the feet.
Gonna Get gets a takedown into half guard.
Lee keeping control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lee is adopting a defensive guard.
Gonna Get wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lee is on top in guard.
Lee landing with the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Covid Gonna Get will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Lee gets a double leg takedown into Gonna Get's guard.
Lee won't allow Gonna Get to get back to his feet.
Gonna Get has his foot on Lee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lee works his way back into a safe position though.
Lee 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.
Lee postures up.
Lee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gonna Get is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonna Get being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gonna Get is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee keeping full guard, as Gonna Get tries to pass.
Lee has Gonna Get pulled in close to control his posture.
Gonna Get won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
Lee is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Gonna Get from controlling successfully.
Gonna Get forces his way into half guard.
Gonna Get is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lee defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Gonna Get is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lee is controlling Gonna Get's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Gonna Get looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gonna Get trying to control from half guard but Lee is working away.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Gonna Get wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.
Lee gets full guard.
Lee is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonna Get is fighting to break Lee's control of his arms but Lee is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lee is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gonna Get trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lee!
Raymond Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gonna Get.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gonna Get is defended easily by Lee.
Gonna Get is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lee sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Raymond Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Covid Gonna Get.
A big right from Lee misses.
Covid Gonna Get seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonna Get shoots in looking for a takedown but Lee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gonna Get's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gonna Get takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lee darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Covid Gonna Get is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lee is thwarting Gonna Get's attempts to control the position.
Lee content to control rather than advance.
Gonna Get wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gonna Get wants to control but Lee is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gonna Get wants to get back to his feet.
Gonna Get has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raymond Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gonna Get has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Covid Gonna Get!
An out of breath Covid Gonna Get thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kauko Johan Talo (ranked 2109 p4p, 2579 weight class) and Isaac Ebe (ranked 243 p4p, 299 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kauko Johan Talo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isaac Ebe!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ebe throws a body shot but no joy.
Talo wants to clinch
and Ebe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ebe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Talo was well out of range. Poor timing from Ebe.
Talo misses with a hook. Ebe ducked under it nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Talo.
Ebe jabs Talo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ebe 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 Talo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Talo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Talo throws a big counter combination but Ebe scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Talo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Talo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ebe circles away quickly and effectively.
Talo throws a big shot that misses.
Ebe scores with a body shot.
Talo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Talo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!
Ebe gets tackled into the cage by Talo. Talo maintains the clinch.
Come on Talo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Talo trying to stall but Ebe improves his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ebe tries to pull guard but Talo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Talo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Talo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ebe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ebe pulls guard effortlessly.
Ebe has his foot on Talo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Talo works his way back into a safe position though.
Talo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Talo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Talo is stalling in the full guard.
Talo postures up in Ebe's guard and throws a big left but Ebe blocks it.
Talo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ebe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Talo wants to control from the top but Ebe keeps moving.
Ebe has his foot on Talo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Talo works his way back into a safe position though.
Talo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ebe working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Talo has passed into half guard!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ebe is defending against the submission attempts here by Talo.
Ebe is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ebe looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ebe trying to control but Talo postures up.
Ebe wants to improve his position but Talo is controlling well.
Ebe trying to control from the bottom.
Talo is looking to take a break and control but Ebe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ebe looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Ebe actively working from the bottom here.
Talo trying to control from half guard but Ebe is working away.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Talo passes to full mount!
Talo wants to take his opponent's back but Ebe doesn't allow it.
Ebe defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Talo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Talo controlling from the full mount.
Talo looking to finish with strikes here!
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 Kauko Johan Talo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ebe lands the left hand.
Talo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ebe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Talo rather than just go for the knockout.
Ebe thumps Talo with a low kick.
Ebe lands a left and a right that send Talo crashing to the mat, dazed. Ebe thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Talo has closed the distance and engaged Ebe in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ebe tries to pull guard but Talo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ebe tries to pull guard but Talo won't allow it.
Ebe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kauko Johan Talo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaac Ebe.
Ebe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Talo is trying to maintain a safe position but Ebe gets an underhook and turns Talo into the cage.
Talo tries to land knees in the clinch but Ebe avoids the damage to the body.
Ebe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ebe has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Talo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ebe can turn it around.
Ebe is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Talo to keep the fight standing.
Ebe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ebe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Talo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Talo slows down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ebe jumps guard but Talo stands there with Ebe around his waist. Ebe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Talo lands a nice uppercut.
Ebe is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Talo to keep the fight standing.
Talo throws an elbow but it misses.
Talo stalling against the cage.
A short right from Talo.
Talo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ebe is keeping busy.
Talo swings wildly with an uppercut but Ebe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Talo works on Ebe's body with a couple of short punches.
Talo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ebe just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ebe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Talo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Talo slows down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Talo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Talo trying to control the position but instead, Ebe has worked for underhooks and has pushed Talo into the cage.
Ebe tries to pull guard but Talo holds him up against the cage and eventually Ebe drops back down to his feet.
Ebe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Talo walks away with a smile on his face. Ebe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Talo throws out a loose jab but Ebe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Isaac Ebe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Talo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ebe has time to react.
Ebe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ebe looks to score with a jab to the body but Talo is just out of range.
Ebe misses the shot to the body.
Talo scores with a nice strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ebe takes a swing at Talo's ribcage but misses.
Talo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Talo clinches.
Talo jumps guard but Ebe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ebe has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Talo uses from the top position.
Ebe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Talo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ebe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ebe is looking for a triangle but Talo pushes his legs off easily.
Talo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Talo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ebe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Talo content to stall in guard here.
Ebe has his foot on Talo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Talo works his way back into a safe position though.
Ebe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Talo throws a big right hand that misses.
Talo wants to control from the top but Ebe keeps moving.
Ebe is looking for a triangle but Talo pushes his legs off easily.
Ebe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Isaac Ebe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Talo lands a really nice looking cross but Ebe seems unphased.
Talo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ebe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ebe tries to score with a low kick but Talo moves his leg out of the way.
Talo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Talo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Talo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ebe's head backwards.
Ebe takes a swing at Talo's ribcage but misses.
Ebe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Talo.
As Ebe tries to get set, Talo tries to push him back and clinch up but Ebe manages to avoid the attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ebe. Talo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Talo throws a head kick that Ebe semi-blocks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ebe thuds a left hand into Talo's body.
Talo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ebe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ebe throws a leg kick which misses Talo's front leg but catches the back leg as Talo tries to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ebe cracks a nice hook into Talo's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Talo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Talo backs off Ebe throws a huge counter combo but Talo manages to avoid it all.
Talo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ebe swats away the attempt to clinch by Talo.
Ebe appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ebe lands a body shot.
Ebe slips under a jab from Talo.
Talo misses with a hook.
Talo tries to clinch up but Ebe circles away and keeps his distance.
Talo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Talo clinches with his opponent.
Ebe is trying to pull guard but Talo has him pressed against the cage.
Talo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ebe jumps guard but Talo stands there with Ebe around his waist. Ebe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kauko Johan Talo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ebe is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Talo to keep the fight standing.
Kauko Johan Talo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaac Ebe.
Ebe blocks an elbow strike from Talo.
Ebe is trying to pull guard but Talo has him pressed against the cage.
Ebe tries to pull guard but Talo holds him up against the cage and eventually Ebe drops back down to his feet.
Ebe jumps guard but Talo stands there with Ebe around his waist. Ebe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Talo leaning against his opponent.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ebe jumps guard and drags Talo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Talo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ebe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Talo has managed to get both his arms back between Ebe's legs - danger averted.
Talo slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ebe is looking to improve his position.
Talo drops an elbow to the side of Ebe's head.
Ebe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Talo content to control rather than advance.
Talo wants to get back to his feet.
Talo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Talo stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Talo looks to land a combination. Ebe sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Talo connects with a jab.
Ebe lands a body shot.
Ebe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ebe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Talo was well out of range. Poor timing from Ebe.
Talo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ebe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ebe. That's going to slow Talo down.
Ebe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Talo at a distance.
Talo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kauko Johan Talo.
I think Talo 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kauko Johan Talo!
A relieved looking Kauko Johan Talo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Deigos (ranked 2344 p4p, 3172 weight class) and Okoro Igwe (ranked 328 p4p, 406 weight class). Alex Deigos has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Deigos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Okoro Igwe!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deigos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Igwe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deigos.
Deigos misses with a body shot.
Igwe defending well as Deigos loads up on a big left hand.
Igwe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Igwe trying to control the position from guard on top but Deigos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Igwe might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Deigos haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Deigos pulls Igwe in close to his closed guard and prevents Igwe from doing any damage or advancing position.
Igwe looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Igwe is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Deigos is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Deigos has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Igwe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Deigos defends well.
Deigos won't allow Igwe to sweep him here.
Igwe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Deigos is aware though and is defending well.
Igwe wants to sweep but no luck.
Igwe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Igwe looking for a guillotine here but Deigos defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Igwe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Igwe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Deigos defends it easily.
Igwe trying to control the position.
Deigos showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Igwe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Igwe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Igwe throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Deigos escapes and throws Igwe's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Igwe trying to remain calm as Deigos controls from the top position.
Igwe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Igwe is still trying to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Igwe has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Deigos taking a breather here.
Igwe holds on to Deigos's head and controls the position momentarily.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Igwe tries to buck Deigos off but Deigos is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Okoro Igwe will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Igwe darts in looking for a takedown but Deigos gets double underhooks and turns Igwe into the cage.
Deigos looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Igwe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Igwe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Igwe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A low kick lands for Deigos.
Deigos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Igwe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Igwe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Deigos.
Igwe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Deigos swivels and escapes.
Alex Deigos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Okoro Igwe.
Deigos cracks Igwe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Okoro Igwe has been cut.
Igwe shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Igwe is looking for a kimura here.
Deigos gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Igwe tries to free his leg and advance position but Deigos is retaining full guard.
Igwe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Igwe wants to control from the top but Deigos keeps moving.
Deigos pulls Igwe in close to prevent any damage.
Deigos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Igwe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Deigos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Igwe pushing down on Deigos's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Igwe trying to pass the guard but Deigos defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Deigos manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Deigos trying to control the position here.
Igwe drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Deigos dives on top into guard.
Deigos has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Igwe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Igwe wants to sweep here but Deigos controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deigos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Igwe is keeping the position for now.
Deigos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Igwe working for a triangle but Deigos defends it easily.
Igwe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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.
Igwe looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Deigos puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Deigos postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Igwe to stand up.
Deigos moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Deigos missing with a left hand there. Igwe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Igwe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Igwe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Deigos but Deigos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Igwe is breathing heavily.
Deigos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Igwe closes the distance and clinches up with Deigos, looking for a takedown. Igwe pushes Deigos against the cage but Deigos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Igwe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Deigos defends it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Deigos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Deigos moves away from the strike by Igwe.
Jab, jab by Deigos - just one landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Deigos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Okoro Igwe's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Deigos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Okoro Igwe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Igwe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Deigos sprawls well. Deigos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Igwe gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Igwe.
Deigos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Igwe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Deigos throws out a loose jab but Igwe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Igwe darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Deigos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Igwe wants to control from the top but Deigos keeps moving.
Deigos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Igwe wants to pass the guard but Deigos is keeping the position.
Deigos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Igwe can do to turn this around?
Igwe drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Deigos dives on top into guard.
Igwe looking to control.
Igwe has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Deigos is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Igwe.
Deigos takes a little break here. Igwe wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Igwe is looking to reverse the position.
Igwe sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Deigos trying to control the pace.
Igwe tries to get to full guard but Deigos has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Igwe tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Deigos has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Deigos content just to control the position here.
Igwe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Igwe wants to hold on but Deigos pushes him away.
Igwe is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deigos controlling the pace for now.
Igwe is in all sorts of trouble here.
Deigos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Igwe is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Deigos controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Deigos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Deigos 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Deigos!
An out of breath Alex Deigos thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jay Porter (ranked 984 p4p, 2793 weight class) and Jason Laszlo (ranked 127 p4p, 318 weight class). Laszlo has chosen Medal as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jay Porter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Porter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Laszlo!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Laszlo is predictable there
and Porter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Laszlo throws a right hand that Porter ducks under and follows up with a left that Porter also avoids with ease.
Laszlo throws a right hand that Porter ducks under and follows up with a left that Porter also avoids with ease.
Laszlo throws a leg kick but Porter moved away.
Porter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laszlo.
A head kick from Laszlo lands but Porter takes it in his stride.
Porter tests Laszlo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Laszlo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Porter checks the leg kick.
A jab lands there for Laszlo.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Porter checks a leg kick.
Porter is looking to counter punch.
Jab, jab by Porter - just one landing.
Porter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot by Porter.
Laszlo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Porter is able to avoid easily.
Laszlo throws a sloppy head kick and Porter moves out of range easily.
Laszlo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Porter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Laszlo misses with a low kick as Porter jumps back.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Laszlo has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A cross from Porter lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laszlo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Laszlo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Laszlo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little feinted left hand from Porter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Porter throws a hook but Laszlo blocks it.
Jason Laszlo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Laszlo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Porter scores with a nice head shot.
Porter smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Laszlo connects with a solid leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Porter checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Porter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Porter smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Laszlo is rocked!
Porter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Porter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Porter misses its intended target.
Laszlo tries a head kick but it misses.
Laszlo misses with a leg kick
and Porter counters with a stiff right hand.
Laszlo is still on wobbly legs! Can Porter finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Porter throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Laszlo colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Porter as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Laszlo is left battered and dazed whilst Porter and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Porter!
Jay Porter decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Jason Laszlo spoke after the fight, saying 'I am an all-american, treat me like it.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dan Gable (ranked 2004 p4p, 2496 weight class) and John Piercer (ranked 252 p4p, 302 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dan Gable!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Piercer!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piercer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gable manages to avoid it.
Gable throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gable uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Piercer.
Gable misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Piercer throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gable connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gable closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Piercer struggling a bit here.
Gable moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Piercer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piercer wants to control but Gable postures up.
Piercer is trying to improve his position.
Gable trying to control the position but Piercer is working away.
You can see the frustration on Piercer's face as Gable controls the position.
Gable has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Piercer gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gable is thwarting Piercer's attempts to control the position.
Piercer is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gable in particular looking to stall.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Piercer swings widly with a right hand
and Gable counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gable.
Gable is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piercer looking to control.
Piercer keeping moving, preventing Gable from controlling successfully.
Gable engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gable advances position into side control!
I wouldn't like to be where Piercer is right now.
Piercer struggling a bit here.
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.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Piercer struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Piercer clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Gable dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gable drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Piercer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Piercer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've been hearing that Gable has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Gable trying to control the position from guard on top but Piercer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Piercer wants to sweep here but Gable controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gable throwing strikes but missing.
Gable trying to control the position from guard on top but Piercer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gable engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gable trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Piercer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Piercer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Piercer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gable throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Piercer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gable lands with a hook. Piercer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piercer misses with a jab to the body
and Gable counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gable.
Gable looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Piercer wants to sweep here but Gable controlling him for the moment.
Gable distracts Piercer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Piercer controls Gable momentarily but Gable frees himself.
Gable pushing down on Piercer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gable is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Piercer can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piercer wants to get back to full guard.
Gable is thwarting Piercer's attempts to control the position.
Gable wants to lay and pray for a moment but Piercer keeps working.
Piercer is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Gable jumps into side control!
Gable wants to lay and pray for a moment but Piercer keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Piercer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gable just content to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Piercer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gable wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A cross from Gable lands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Piercer misses with a looping right.
Piercer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gable was well out of range. Poor timing from Piercer.
Gable pivots, looking for a leg kick but Piercer is out of range and Gable settles back down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Gable dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Gable throws a nice looking combination but Piercer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gable walks into a left hand.
Piercer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Piercer throws a lazy right hand but Gable sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gable scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gable is looking to take a break and control but Piercer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Piercer can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piercer is not content to let Gable control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gable remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Gable working the ground and pound but Piercer is defending the strikes.
Piercer can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Piercer is looking for a sweep.
John Piercer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Piercer is trying to get back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gable tries to land a leg kick but Piercer saw it coming and moves away.
Piercer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice sprawl there from Piercer as Gable shoots in.
Gable tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Piercer defends well and Gable ends up having to push Piercer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Piercer.
Gable is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Piercer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Gable. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Piercer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Piercer pushes Gable back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piercer throws a head punch that misses.
Piercer tries a body shot but Gable blocks it.
Piercer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gable blocks a body shot from Piercer.
Gable goes for a takedown attempt but Piercer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Piercer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Piercer looks to land a combination but Gable avoids it well.
Gable slips under a jab from Piercer.
Gable gets the takedown into side control.
Gable laying and praying for a moment but Piercer takes advantage and regains half guard.
Piercer is looking to control Gable's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Piercer avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piercer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gable pulls his head out easily.
Piercer trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Gable lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Piercer hang on?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gable can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Piercer is looking to escape.
Dan Gable is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gable controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Piercer.
I think Gable 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Gable!
Dan Gable really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Furnace Performance 🔥 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chad Billingsly (ranked 1374 p4p, 1109 weight class) and Andrei Sobral (ranked 160 p4p, 123 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chad Billingsly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrei Sobral!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Billingsly blocks a low kick nicely.
Billingsly misses with a hook to the body
enabling Sobral to counter with a crisp jab.
Sobral bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Billingsly! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
 It looks like Chad Billingsly has been cut.
Billingsly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Billingsly bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sobral's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Billingsly is stalling in the full guard.
Billingsly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobral is looking to stand up but Billingsly isn't so interested in that idea.
Billingsly has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sobral tries to score with a low kick but Billingsly moves his leg out of the way.
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.
Billingsly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A counter left hand to the body from Billingsly misses its target.
Billingsly lands a glancing blow to the side of Sobral's head.
Sobral throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sobral has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Billingsly looks to land a right hand but Sobral moved out of range.
Billingsly scores with a jab. Sobral acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sobral takes a swing at Billingsly's ribcage but misses.
Andrei Sobral seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sobral moves out of range of the strikes.
Billingsly misses with a looping right.
Sobral throws a body shot but no joy.
Billingsly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sobral.
Sobral walks into a straight right hand from Billingsly.
Sobral on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Billingsly throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sobral on the side of the head.
Billingsly lands a right hook to the body.
Sobral swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sobral. Billingsly does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobral takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab lands there for Billingsly.
Billingsly connects with a crisp jab.
Billingsly misses with a looping right.
Billingsly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sobral.
Sobral throws a head kick but Billingsly moves out of range.
Sobral throws a sloppy head kick and Billingsly moves out of range easily.
Billingsly throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sobral misses with a right hand
and Billingsly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Billingsly scores with a hook to the body. Sobral takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Billingsly misses the shot to the body.
Billingsly misses with a straight left.
Billingsly throws a head kick that half lands.
Sobral is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sobral is aggressively charging in as Billingsly backs up avoiding any damage. Billingsly tosses out a jab and Sobral runs right into it face first! Sobral is out cold! Billingsly dropped down on all fours and is barking in Sobral's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chad Billingsly!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Chad Billingsly waved his t-shirt featuring Dick Dolla Douchebag's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kaiden Thibodeaux (ranked 890 p4p, 813 weight class) and Yuuji Hoshino (ranked 67 p4p, 62 weight class). Thibodeaux comes to the cage accompanied by Scotty x D4L. 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kaiden Thibodeaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuuji Hoshino!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoshino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hoshino lands a nice hook to Thibodeaux's body. Thibodeaux takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hoshino buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thibodeaux misses with a wild body shot.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook
and Hoshino counters with a straight right hand.
Thibodeaux scores with a decent looking hook.
Hoshino lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hoshino thuds a left hand into Thibodeaux's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux throws a poor cross that misses
and Hoshino counters with a slapping leg kick.
Thibodeaux avoids a kick to the body.
Thibodeaux throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hoshino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoshino tries a head kick but it misses.
Hoshino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thibodeaux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thibodeaux misses with a straight right.
Yuuji Hoshino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoshino swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Hoshino.
Hoshino ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux.
Hoshino looks to clinch
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight right hand.
Hoshino defending well as Thibodeaux loads up on a big left hand.
Thibodeaux tests Hoshino's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Hoshino finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hoshino.
Hoshino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thibodeaux swats away the attempt to clinch by Hoshino.
Hoshino on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hoshino. That's going to slow Thibodeaux down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hoshino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thibodeaux.
A quick step to the side and Thibodeaux tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good exchange - Hoshino coming out on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino misses with a jab to the body
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hoshino throws the kick towards the body but Thibodeaux avoids it.
Thibodeaux takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hoshino has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Hoshino throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hoshino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thibodeaux misses the jab.
Hoshino connects with a high kick.
Thibodeaux walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hoshino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thibodeaux paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thibodeaux swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hoshino tries to clinch up but Thibodeaux circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Thibodeaux was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hoshino.
A jab from Hoshino finds it's way through Thibodeaux's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino lands with a right hand.
Hoshino throws a low kick, looking for Thibodeaux's leg but Thibodeaux calmly moves out of range.
Hoshino connects with a nice looking jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Thibodeaux. Hoshino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoshino takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hoshino 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 Thibodeaux has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thibodeaux and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Hoshino blocks it.
Thibodeaux throws a big shot that misses.
Thibodeaux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thibodeaux throws out a loose jab but Hoshino uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hoshino! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuuji Hoshino dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Thibodeaux lands a nice looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Thibodeaux misses the target.
Hoshino moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hoshino throws a head kick but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
A slow jab from Hoshino misses its intended target.
Hoshino lands with a kick to the temple. Thibodeaux shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hoshino is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hoshino takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoshino slips a jab from Thibodeaux.
Hoshino misses with a few strikes there.
Hoshino closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab from Thibodeaux misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoshino throws a lazy head kick
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight right hand.
Thibodeaux with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hoshino to score with a decent uppercut.
Thibodeaux misses with a wild body shot.
Hoshino looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hoshino misses with a head kick.
Thibodeaux is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hoshino dips to his left and cracks Thibodeaux with an uppercut!
Yuuji Hoshino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice cross by Thibodeaux.
Hoshino connects with a solid leg kick.
Thibodeaux throws the left hand but Hoshino avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux staying out of range there.
Thibodeaux just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoshino blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Hoshino on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hoshino throws a sloppy head kick and Thibodeaux moves out of range easily.
Thibodeaux misses the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hoshino ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux.
Hoshino dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thibodeaux. That did some damage!
Thibodeaux misses with a left hand
and Hoshino counters with a left to the body.
Thibodeaux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Hoshino's ribcage but misses.
Thibodeaux sets himself, and Hoshino steps forward looking for the clinch! Thibodeaux avoids it this time.
Hoshino lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice uppercut there from Thibodeaux.
Hoshino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thibodeaux paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hoshino looks to throw a body kick
and Thibodeaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hoshino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hoshino has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hoshino connects with a solid leg kick.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Hoshino.
Thibodeaux appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hoshino connects with a looping right hand.
Hoshino keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thibodeaux.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino misses with a body shot.
Thibodeaux with a nice cross.
Thibodeaux catches Hoshino with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thibodeaux throws a looping overhand right but Hoshino ducks down to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoshino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thibodeaux.
Hoshino with a hook.
Hoshino has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thibodeaux scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hoshino tries to throw a body punch but Thibodeaux avoids it by throwing Hoshino back against the cage.
Hoshino stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kaiden Thibodeaux will probably get the nod.
That's time! Thibodeaux's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Hoshino just misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hoshino flicks out a counter leg kick but Thibodeaux steps away.
Hoshino moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Hoshino's ribcage but misses.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoshino fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thibodeaux looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hoshino slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Hoshino on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoshino closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thibodeaux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Thibodeaux.
Hoshino pushes Thibodeaux back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoshino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoshino misses with some punches.
Thibodeaux lands a right hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hoshino blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoshino's elbow.
Hoshino blocking some punches.
Hoshino can't find room to land a body shot as Thibodeaux controls the action.
Thibodeaux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hoshino throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux looks to throw the jab but Hoshino is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux looks to land a left hand but Hoshino moved out of range nicely.
Hoshino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Thibodeaux wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hoshino throws a push kick but Thibodeaux slaps the foot to one side.
Hoshino stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hoshino looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A big right from Thibodeaux misses.
A shot to the body from Hoshino misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a stiff right hand.
Thibodeaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thibodeaux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoshino.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoshino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thibodeaux.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice defenses there by Hoshino.
Hoshino throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux swings widly with a right hand
and Hoshino moves into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hoshino takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Thibodeaux scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Hoshino fails to land.
Hoshino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoshino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thibodeaux blocks a body shot from Hoshino.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thibodeaux is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thibodeaux tries to work over Hoshino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hoshino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hoshino.
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hoshino keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A swing and a miss from Thibodeaux.
Hoshino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thibodeaux.
Hoshino misses with a low kick.
Hoshino tries to clinch but Thibodeaux is having none of it.
Hoshino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thibodeaux.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yuuji Hoshino.
Well Hoshino has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Yuuji Hoshino!
A victorious Yuuji Hoshino thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between BIg Cholo (ranked 541 p4p, 823 weight class) and Carlo Pedersoli (ranked 37 p4p, 53 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, BIg Cholo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Carlo Pedersoli!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pedersoli darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cholo lands with a nice body punch.
Cholo avoids the body shot from Pedersoli.
Cholo looks to land a combination. Pedersoli sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Carlo Pedersoli has been cut.
Cholo slips under a jab.
Pedersoli misses with a left hand
and Cholo counters with a crisp one two that drops Pedersoli! Cholo thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Pedersoli to his feet! Pedersoli is in big trouble!
Cholo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cholo instigates a clinch.
Cholo tries to throw a body punch but Pedersoli avoids it by throwing Cholo back against the cage.
Pedersoli prevents a body shot from Cholo.
Cholo lands a shoulder strike.
Cholo struggles to land a body shot inside as Pedersoli controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pedersoli.
Cholo effectively controlling the action here.
Cholo tries to throw a body punch but Pedersoli avoids it by throwing Cholo back against the cage.
Cholo tries to work over Pedersoli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pedersoli working aggressively here.
Pedersoli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pedersoli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cholo misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedersoli breaks from the clinch.
Pedersoli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cholo moves away.
Cholo throws a body punch but Pedersoli moves out of range.
Cholo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pedersoli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cholo.
Pedersoli with a hook.
Pedersoli looks to throw a body kick
and Cholo counters with a stiff right hand.
Pedersoli throws a jab when Cholo was well out of range.
Cholo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pedersoli moves away.
Cholo throws an overhand right that lands on Pedersoli's shoulder, as Pedersoli tries to avoid the shot.
Cholo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cholo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cholo closes the distance but Pedersoli moves to the side
and Pedersoli counters with a left to the body.
Cholo throws a right hand that misses
and Pedersoli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cholo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pedersoli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pedersoli takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cholo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cholo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cholo scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Cholo misses.
A head kick from Cholo lands but Pedersoli takes it in his stride.
Cholo blocks a jab.
Cholo misses with a body shot.
Pedersoli lands with a hook. Cholo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pedersoli bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pedersoli keeps the fight on the outside.
Pedersoli throws a wild body kick that Cholo sees coming a mile off.
Pedersoli misses with a kick to the body.
Cholo lands a big head kick that sends Pedersoli tumbling to the mat! Cholo takes a step backwards and waves Pedersoli back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Pedersoli is rocked!
Cholo is looking to wear down Pedersoli with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pedersoli throws a lazy uppercut
and Cholo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pedersoli looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cholo has managed to clinch.
Pedersoli scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pedersoli breaks from the clinch.
Pedersoli thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cholo if he has to take too many more of those.
Cholo doesn't manage to clinch there - Pedersoli circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pedersoli lands with a good body shot.
Cholo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cholo takes a swing at Pedersoli's ribcage but misses.
Pedersoli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cholo just misses with a punch to the body.
Cholo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cholo staying out of range there.
Cholo looks to land a combination but Pedersoli avoids it well.
Pedersoli slips a jab from Cholo.
Cholo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cholo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pedersoli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cholo throws a one two combo.
Cholo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pedersoli throws out a loose jab but Cholo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Pedersoli misses the target.
Pedersoli scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cholo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pedersoli throws a jab when Cholo was well out of range.
Cholo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pedersoli.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cholo staying out of range there.
Pedersoli connects with a body shot that sends Cholo's belly button to the back.
Cholo lands a nice shot to the body.
Cholo tries a head kick but it misses.
Cholo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pedersoli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice straight punches there by Pedersoli. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pedersoli.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cholo. Pedersoli does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Pedersoli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pedersoli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cholo.
Pedersoli tests Cholo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cholo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pedersoli at a distance.
Cholo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pedersoli lands an overhand right.
The fighters circling - Pedersoli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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 BIg Cholo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Carlo Pedersoli's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cholo throws a lazy right hand but Pedersoli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cholo avoids the body shot from Pedersoli.
Cholo lands a jab to the head.
Pedersoli looks to land a body kick but Cholo moved away.
Cholo takes one to the chin there.
Cholo takes a swing at Pedersoli's ribcage but misses.
Cholo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pedersoli cracks Cholo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cholo moves away from the strike by Pedersoli.
Cholo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pedersoli jabs Cholo right on the nose. Cholo blinks but takes it well.
Pedersoli scores with a shot to the body.
Pedersoli lands a really nice looking cross but Cholo seems unphased.
 Cholo is rocked!
Cholo throws a hook to the side of Pedersoli's head but Pedersoli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oh Cholo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pedersoli, as that shot connected.
Pedersoli misses with a straight left.
No joy there for Cholo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pedersoli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pedersoli missing with a left hand there. Cholo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pedersoli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cholo seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedersoli tests Cholo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pedersoli lands a big uppercut and Cholo crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Cholo looks OK. Pedersoli waves Cholo back to his feet!
A big left from Pedersoli misses.
A slow jab from Pedersoli misses its intended target.
Pedersoli throws a hook but Cholo avoids it easily.
Cholo thuds his right hand into Pedersoli's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pedersoli lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cholo misses the jab.
Pedersoli paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pedersoli drops Cholo with a naaaaasty hook - Cholo is in real trouble here! Pedersoli dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlo Pedersoli!
Carlo Pedersoli is the new super heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Carlo Pedersoli thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmie Vinge (ranked 203 p4p, 102 weight class) and Borowa Gora (ranked 36 p4p, 18 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 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 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmie Vinge!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Borowa Gora!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gora slips a jab from Vinge.
Gora misses with a looping left.
Vinge misses with a body shot
and Gora counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vinge connects with a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vinge.
Jimmie Vinge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vinge misses with a lunging right hand
and Gora counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vinge thinking.
Vinge on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gora. Gora obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gora lands with a short punch from the clinch.
I was talking to Vinge's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gora scores with a shoulder strike.
Gora working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinge blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Vinge.
Gora blocks an uppercut.
Gora swings wildly with an uppercut but Vinge uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Gora fails to land.
A hook to the body from Gora.
Vinge misses with the head strike.
Gora breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gora looks to land a left hand but Vinge moved out of range nicely.
Gora lands a nice shot that snaps Vinge's head back.
Vinge catches Gora with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vinge fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gora walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gora throws a hook to the side of Vinge's head but Vinge sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinge slips a straight right by Gora.
Vinge rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gora counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Vinge is predictable there
and Gora counters with a low kick, right behind Vinge 's knee.
Gora takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vinge throws a leg kick which misses Gora's front leg but catches the back leg as Gora tries to avoid it.
Gora slips under a jab from Vinge.
Vinge throws a head kick that misses
and Gora cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gora wants to clinch up but Vinge keeps it at a distance.
Vinge looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Vinge lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gora swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vinge throws a jab but it's blocked by Gora.
Gora appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vinge lands a body shot.
Gora slips a jab from Vinge.
A little jabbing left from Gora on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vinge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gora.
Vinge was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vinge misses with a lunging right hand
and Gora connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vinge misses with a leg kick.
It seemed like Gora was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gora looks to land a combination but Vinge avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gora throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vinge counters with a low kick, right behind Gora 's knee.
Vinge misses with an uppercut.
Gora gets a clinch.
Gora working aggressively here.
Vinge scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gora.
A shot in the inside from Gora.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch on the inside from Gora fails to land.
Gora's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gora misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vinge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vinge scores with a hook to the body.
Gora breaks the clinch.
Vinge is looking to chop away at Gora's legs.
Gora fails to land with a series of punches.
Vinge was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Borowa Gora dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gora misses with a jab to the body
enabling Vinge to counter with a crisp jab.
Gora ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gora on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gora tries a head kick but it misses.
Vinge misses with an uppercut.
Gora throws a leg kick but Vinge sees it coming and moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Vinge misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Gora misses.
Gora loads up on a big right hand but Vinge slips the punch.
Vinge misses with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinge misses with a hook to the body
and Gora counters with an outside leg kick.
Vinge misses with a body shot
and Vinge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gora misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vinge.
Borowa Gora seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vinge lands a jab to the nose.
Vinge avoids the body shot from Gora.
Vinge throws a looping overhand right but Gora ducks down to avoid it.
Vinge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gora.
Gora on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vinge. Vinge obviously looking to wear him down.
Vinge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gora.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gora misses with a double jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Vinge misses its target.
Vinge throws a looping overhand right but Gora ducks down to avoid it.
Gora keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vinge.
Gora swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vinge lands with a hook. Gora tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vinge throws a poor cross that misses
and Vinge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gora slips under a jab from Vinge.
Gora throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Vinge counters with an outside leg kick.
Gora ducks under a wild hook from Vinge.
Vinge moves out of range of the body kick.
Vinge is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Vinge misses the target.
Vinge throws a right hand that misses
and Gora cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gora tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vinge scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vinge moves out of range of the body kick.
Vinge is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gora.
Vinge bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gora's head backwards.
A good leg kick by Gora.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gora ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vinge moves into the clinch.
Gora lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vinge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vinge misses with some punches.
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!
Gora manages to break the clinch.
Gora takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gora tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vinge was well out of range. Poor timing from Gora.
Vinge chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vinge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gora feints and then cracks Vinge's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vinge down.
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 Jimmie Vinge will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gora connects with a body shot.
Gora thuds a left hand into Vinge's body.
Vinge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gora was well out of range. Poor timing from Vinge.
Gora appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gora misses with a body punch
and Vinge connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gora. Vinge does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gora throws a hook but Vinge blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vinge. That's going to slow Gora down.
Vinge scores with a nice head shot.
Gora swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinge fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gora instigates a clinch.
Gora's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A short left from Gora.
Gora blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vinge misses with the head strike.
Gora pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vinge lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vinge with the inside leg kick.
Vinge lunges at Gora with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gora's hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gora misses with a jab to the body
and Vinge counters with a nice uppercut.
Vinge punishes Gora's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vinge cracks Gora with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Gora looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Vinge finish him?
Gora is rocked!
Vinge throws a pinpoint strike between Gora's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Gora crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Vinge scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmie Vinge!
Jimmie Vinge retains his light heavyweight title!
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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