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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Praew Dao (ranked 24348 p4p, 5595 weight class) and Zhandouji Quantou (ranked 597 p4p, 556 weight class). The key to victory for Praew Dao has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Praew Dao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zhandouji Quantou!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quantou misses with a body kick.
Dao was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dao clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Quantou takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Quantou is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dao gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Quantou can't break the clinch.
Quantou goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dao prevents it.
Dao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quantou changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dao fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Praew Dao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhandouji Quantou.
Quantou fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've been told by Dao's head coaches at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Quantou's head backwards.
Quantou will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A punch lands to the side of Quantou 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dao slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Quantou pushes Dao up against the cage in a clinch.
Dao lands a body punch.
Quantou wants to take the fight to the mat but Dao manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Quantou goes for a takedown attempt but Dao pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dao throws a hook but Quantou blocks it.
Dao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Dao lands an impressive looking overhand right. Quantou doesn't seem phased though.
Praew Dao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dao looks to score with a jab to the body but Quantou is just out of range.
Dao misses with a body shot.
Dao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quantou moves away.
Dao lands with a shot to the body.
Quantou has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dao finds it's way round the side to connect with Quantou's head.
Dao gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Quantou misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dao.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dao lands a shot to the body.
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!
Quantou throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dao stops a takedown attempt from Quantou.
Quantou is looking to take this one to the mat.
Quantou is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dao gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Quantou backwards.
Dao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dao scores with a nice head shot.
Dao misses with a body shot.
Quantou walks into a left hand.
Quantou is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dao throws a solid leg kick but Quantou takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dao.
Dao misses with an uppercut. Quantou saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quantou tries to land a leg kick but Dao saw it coming and moves away.
Jab from Dao.
Dao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Quantou looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Quantou tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dao manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Quantou tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dao with a hook.
Dao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Quantou.
Quantou is trying to counter with his kicks.
Quantou closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dao throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dao.
Quantou just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dao throws an overhand right that lands on Quantou's shoulder, as Quantou tries to avoid the shot.
Quantou with the counter takedown but Dao avoids it easily.
Dao forces Quantou back against the cage and clinches.
Quantou drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Quantou prevents a body shot from Dao.
A right hook to the body lands for Dao.
Quantou tries to break the clinch but Dao is controlling the position.
Dao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Quantou wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Praew Dao dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Quantou tries to move into range but Dao moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dao has taken the fight to the clinch.
Quantou is trying to force a seperation but Dao has the dominant position.
Quantou misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dao.
Dao lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Quantou is looking to take this one to the mat.
Quantou's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Dao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quantou has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Quantou tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dao lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dao lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quantou is looking to take this one to the mat.
Praew Dao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhandouji Quantou.
Dao is working Quantou over against the cage.
Quantou is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dao gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Quantou looking to slow down the pace here.
Praew Dao has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Quantou tries a body shot but Dao blocks it.
Dao throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dao gets underhooks to prevent Quantou's takedown attempt.
Dao prevents Quantou from breaking the clinch.
Quantou changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dao fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Quantou takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quantou moves forwards but Dao connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dao scores with a nice strike.
 Quantou is rocked!
Dao throws a monster overhand right that drops Quantou! Dao follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Praew Dao!
A victorious Praew Dao thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mario Simbolon (ranked 4925 p4p, 4876 weight class) and Blue River (ranked 530 p4p, 524 weight class). Mario Simbolon could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Blue River 's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mario Simbolon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Blue River !
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simbolon lands with a shot to the body.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simbolon manages to avoid it.
Simbolon throws a shot to the body.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simbolon.
Simbolon takes a swing at River 's ribcage but misses.
River swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
River ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from River ! But no joy.
River showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simbolon.
River swings for the body but Simbolon moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Simbolon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
River takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River dodges the punch combination from Simbolon.
A little jabbing left from River on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
River keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Simbolon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
River moves out of range as Simbolon strikes.
Simbolon swings widly with a right hand
and River counters with a nice body shot.
Simbolon throws a jab but it's blocked by River .
Simbolon throws a jab but it's blocked by River .
Simbolon misses with a right hand
and Simbolon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 It looks like Mario Simbolon has been cut.
Simbolon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
River misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by River .
Simbolon throws a shot to the body.
Simbolon ducks under a wild hook from River .
Nice defenses there by River .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River swings away with a body shot that misses
and Simbolon counters with a stiff right hand.
Simbolon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River misses with a looping left.
Simbolon cracks River with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simbolon.
A little jabbing left from River on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Simbolon misses with a two punch combination.
A countering left hand to the body from River misses.
River defending well as Simbolon loads up on a big left hand.
Simbolon misses with a two punch combination.
Simbolon lands with a nice body punch.
Mario Simbolon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from River misses.
Simbolon misses with a straight right.
River 's coach down at The Factory was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on River 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
River is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Simbolon rather than just go for the knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simbolon moves away.
A big right from Simbolon misses.
River throws out a counter right but Simbolon avoids it with no problem.
Simbolon misses with a wild body shot.
Simbolon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Simbolon throws a shot from downtown. River moves away and avoids it.
River looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Simbolon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice side step and River releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Simbolon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A big right from Simbolon misses.
Simbolon misses with a hook
and River connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Simbolon misses with a wild body shot.
River now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Simbolon throws a body shot but no joy.
Simbolon throws out a loose jab but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Simbolon.
Simbolon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Simbolon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Simbolon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
River bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simbolon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. River looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Simbolon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River .
Simbolon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and River counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Simbolon is breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simbolon. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simbolon throws a shot from downtown. River moves away and avoids it.
River looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Simbolon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mario Simbolon's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Simbolon with a nice cross.
River slips a straight right by Simbolon.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from River ! But no joy.
Simbolon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by River .
River doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
River ducks under a wild hook from Simbolon.
A nice side step and River releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Simbolon stuns River with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
River slips a jab and a cross from Simbolon.
Simbolon throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
River looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
River staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Simbolon.
Simbolon connects with a body shot that sends River 's belly button to the back.
River misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simbolon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Simbolon stuns River with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
River misses with a looping right.
River throws a hook to the side of Simbolon's head but Simbolon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Simbolon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Simbolon misses with a straight left.
Simbolon throws a poor cross that misses
letting River counter with a right hand.
Simbolon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before River has time to react.
Simbolon misses with a hook.
River now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
River ducks right into an uppercut from Simbolon.
Simbolon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simbolon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simbolon misses with a looping right.
Simbolon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Simbolon slips under a jab from River .
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!
Simbolon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from River .
An attempted straight right counter from Simbolon misses the target.
Nice defenses there by River .
Simbolon throws a right hand that misses
and River counters with a nice uppercut.
Simbolon throws a nice looking combination but River bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
River throws out a counter right but Simbolon avoids it with no problem.
Simbolon cracks River with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
River throws a jab but it's blocked by Simbolon.
Simbolon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
Simbolon looks to throw the jab but River is out of range.
River doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simbolon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping River at a distance.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Simbolon is just out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but River might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Simbolon has got the better of the exchanges.
River has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Simbolon finds it's way round the side to connect with River 's head.
Simbolon throws a big shot that misses.
Mario Simbolon is winning the standup battle so far.
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simbolon.
River moves out of range as Simbolon strikes.
Simbolon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
River throws out a counter right but Simbolon avoids it with no problem.
Simbolon lands a nice shot that snaps River 's head back.
Simbolon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
River swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Simbolon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from River .
A jab from Simbolon misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simbolon misses with a body shot.
River doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Simbolon missing with a left hand there. River was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Simbolon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Simbolon throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
River takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simbolon throws a hook to the side of River 's head but River sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Simbolon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but River circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed right hand from Simbolon misses the target.
Simbolon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Simbolon.
Simbolon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Simbolon misses with a body punch
and River scores with a counter punch that sends Simbolon to the canvas! River smells blood - he's punishing Simbolon with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Simbolon has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blue River !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ilgonis Bahs (ranked 24530 p4p, 3840 weight class) and Rodolfo Kaufman (ranked 227 p4p, 168 weight class). Rodolfo Kaufman 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ilgonis Bahs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rodolfo Kaufman!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaufman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kaufman with a jab.
Kaufman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab from Kaufman.
Bahs moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kaufman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bahs.
Bahs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bahs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kaufman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Bahs.
Bahs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kaufman.
Bahs could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kaufman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bahs displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
 It looks like Rodolfo Kaufman has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bahs takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kaufman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bahs appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kaufman connects with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Kaufman.
Kaufman cracks a nice hook into Bahs's ribs.
Bahs is breathing heavily.
Kaufman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kaufman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rodolfo Kaufman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bahs doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kaufman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bahs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kaufman throws a big shot that misses.
Kaufman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kaufman lands a nice looking body shot.
Rodolfo Kaufman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kaufman lands a jab to Bahs's midsection.
Jab by Kaufman.
Kaufman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
 Bahs is rocked!
Kaufman throws a body shot but no joy.
Bahs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kaufman.
It appears Bahs was looking to counter with a kick there.
Bahs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bahs tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kaufman defends well and Bahs ends up having to push Kaufman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kaufman lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Kaufman.
Kaufman breaks the clinch.
Kaufman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaufman cracks Bahs with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kaufman has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bahs to stand back up!
Oh Bahs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kaufman finds Bahs's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Bahs flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Kaufman lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Bahs will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rodolfo Kaufman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alberto Braga (ranked 5131 p4p, 4238 weight class) and Daithi O Healy (ranked 541 p4p, 473 weight class). The key to victory for Alberto Braga has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alberto Braga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daithi O Healy!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from O Healy.
O Healy shoots in but Braga avoids the takedown attempt easily.
O Healy swats away the attempt to clinch by Braga.
Braga misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Healy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Braga as he jumps to the side.
Alberto Braga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daithi O Healy.
Nice takedown defense from Braga. No joy for O Healy on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Healy circles away from the clinch attempt.
O Healy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Braga defends it well.
Braga doesn't manage to clinch there - O Healy circles away.
A punch lands to the side of O Healy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Daithi O Healy has been cut.
Braga throws a hook to the side of O Healy's head but O Healy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
O Healy dives in for a single leg takedown but Braga sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
O Healy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. O Healy showed some decent athleticism there.
Braga makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Braga.
Braga controlling O Healy's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braga'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.
O Healy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Braga definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
O Healy landing some decent shots from guard.
O Healy trying to control the position from guard on top but Braga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Healy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Healy wants to control from the top but Braga keeps moving.
O Healy is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Braga pulls O Healy in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Daithi O Healy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Healy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
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.
Braga lands with a nice body punch.
O Healy dives in and scores a takedown into Braga's guard.
Braga kicks O Healy off and gets to his feet.
Braga displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from O Healy.
O Healy fails with the takedown.
Braga throws a counter high kick but O Healy was just alert enough to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Braga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Healy.
O Healy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alberto Braga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daithi O Healy's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
A momentary lapse in concentration from O Healy enables Braga to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. O Healy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
O Healy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Braga defends well.
O Healy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Braga is pushing down on O Healy's leg trying to pass to half guard. O Healy is fighting to maintain full guard but Braga has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've been informed that O Healy has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
O Healy is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Healy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Braga is keen to just control but O Healy is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braga thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
O Healy is trying to maintain the position but Braga is very close to passing his half guard.
O Healy looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Healy is breathing heavily.
O Healy trying to hold on to Braga's head to control him but Braga postures up.
Braga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that O Healy can do to turn this around?
O Healy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Braga is controlling the pace.
Braga is trying to control the action in half guard but O Healy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Braga is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so O Healy is just riding it out for now. Braga eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Braga wants to work for an arm triangle but O Healy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
O Healy wants to control but Braga is keeping busy and won't allow it.
O Healy is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Braga is staying active.
Braga seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Braga wants to control but O Healy is keeping him busy.
O Healy trying to hold on to Braga's head to control him but Braga postures up.
O Healy tries to roll over but Braga keeps him under control.
O Healy is staying active underneath Braga, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braga stalling.
O Healy keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Braga lands a nice short elbow.
Braga is working for a kimura but O Healy is defending it quite comfortably.
O Healy wants to control but Braga is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Braga is working for a submission of some sort.
Braga is keen to just control but O Healy is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Healy is looking for a sweep. Braga is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
O Healy keeps trying to improve his position.
O Healy is trying to control but can't.
Braga is controlling the pace.
Braga is thwarting O Healy's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Braga looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
O Healy trying to hold on to Braga's head to control him but Braga postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alberto Braga dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Daithi O Healy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Braga shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. O Healy is trying to defend but Braga finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
O Healy is looking to control Braga's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can O Healy avoid being mounted?
Braga takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Healy is trying to get back to full guard.
Alberto Braga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Braga is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so O Healy is just riding it out for now. Braga eventually gives up the hold.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Braga lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braga is controlling the pace.
O Healy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Braga pulls his head out easily.
Braga not doing much here.
O Healy looking for submissions off his back.
O Healy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Braga wants to lay and pray for a moment but O Healy keeps working.
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.
Braga is thwarting O Healy's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Braga is taking a breather. O Healy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Nice strikes from Braga there.
O Healy is trying to control but can't.
O Healy is defending against the submission attempts here by Braga.
Braga is sneakily working for an arm triangle but O Healy sees it coming and defends easily.
O Healy wants to control but Braga is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braga looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Braga wants to take a breather but O Healy is having none of it.
Daithi O Healy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Braga content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Braga trying to control from half guard but O Healy is working away.
Braga is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and O Healy defends it well.
Braga is keen to just control but O Healy is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Braga is really struggling to control O Healy but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Braga is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
O Healy is staying active underneath Braga, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
O Healy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
O Healy wants to control but Braga is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
O Healy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Braga scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alberto Braga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Braga 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alberto Braga!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saul Singer (ranked 3640 p4p, 5681 weight class) and Two Two (ranked 447 p4p, 578 weight class). Two Two 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Saul Singer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Two Two!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singer gets tackled into the cage by Two. Two maintains the clinch.
Singer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Two up against the cage.
Two can't get the takedown.
Two looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Singer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Two backwards.
Singer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Two being controlled against the cage.
Two breaks the clinch.
We've been told by Singer's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A lazy left from Singer finds it's target.
Saul Singer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Singer swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Two steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Singer.
Two swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Two has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Two rushes Singer and presses him up against the cage.
Two looking to stall.
Two fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Two is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Singer is defending well.
Saul Singer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Two Two.
Singer cracks Two with a nice body shot.
Two is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Singer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Singer.
Singer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Two.
Two looks winded!
Singer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Singer.
Singer lands with a short shot to the head.
Two is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Singer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Singer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Singer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Singer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Singer.
Nice body punch from Singer.
Singer lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Singer lands a nice uppercut.
Singer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Singer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Singer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Twos head.
Singer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Two is rocked!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Two is still on wobbly legs! Can Singer finish him?
Singer stalling against the cage.
Singer manages to break the clinch.
Two doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Singer counters with a huge left! Two is in big trouble! He's backing up but Singer isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Two from any more damage. A dominating finish by Singer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saul Singer!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Ostrowski (ranked 3966 p4p, 4861 weight class) and Kyle McKenna (ranked 456 p4p, 521 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jake Ostrowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle McKenna!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ostrowski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ostrowski is trying to force a seperation but McKenna has the dominant position.
McKenna ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McKenna no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ostrowski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McKenna works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ostrowski wants to control from the top but McKenna keeps moving.
Ostrowski won't allow McKenna to get back to his feet.
McKenna tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McKenna keeping moving, preventing Ostrowski from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ostrowski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McKenna pulls Ostrowski in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ostrowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ostrowski trying to control the position from guard on top but McKenna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ostrowski postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ostrowski looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
McKenna bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McKenna throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKenna thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McKenna looks winded!
Ostrowski is trying to improve his position.
McKenna creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ostrowski sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ostrowski is trying to control McKenna's posture but McKenna avoids it.
McKenna throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Ostrowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McKenna trying to control the action but Ostrowski is working from the bottom.
McKenna working away.
McKenna landing strikes.
McKenna tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McKenna has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McKenna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ostrowski keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ostrowski is looking to regain half guard here but McKenna keeps moving and retains side control.
Ostrowski being controlled for a moment.
McKenna trying to control the action but Ostrowski is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle McKenna dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Excellent takedown into side control there by McKenna.
McKenna has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Ostrowski is looking to improve his position but McKenna isn't that keen on the idea.
McKenna tries to control but Ostrowski wriggling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ostrowski regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenna stalling.
Ostrowski misses with some strikes from the bottom.
McKenna content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McKenna trying to pass the guard but Ostrowski defending well.
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.
Ostrowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ostrowski is looking for a sweep. McKenna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKenna lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ostrowski trying to get back to full guard but McKenna takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
McKenna wants to control but instead Ostrowski manages to regain half guard.
Ostrowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McKenna pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McKenna stalling.
McKenna seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ostrowski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McKenna might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ostrowski haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
McKenna wants to stand but Ostrowski has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ostrowski tries to close the distance and clinch but McKenna swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
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.
Ostrowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but McKenna swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McKenna doesn't manage to clinch there - Ostrowski circles away.
McKenna has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McKenna tries a head kick but it misses.
Ostrowski is looking to counter the offense by McKenna and move into the clinch.
McKenna has Ostrowski up against the cage in a clinch.
Ostrowski gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
McKenna is trying to control the position but Ostrowski postures up.
McKenna looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McKenna can't keep his opponent in guard - Ostrowski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ostrowski wants to pass the guard but McKenna is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle McKenna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ostrowski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McKenna moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ostrowski fails to land the takedown.
And McKenna responds with a good body kick, but Ostrowski manages to step out the way in time.
Ostrowski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McKenna napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ostrowski wants to stand but McKenna is controlling his arm.
McKenna 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.
McKenna holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
McKenna tries to escape but Ostrowski is in control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenna is looking to regain half guard here but Ostrowski keeps moving and retains side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McKenna is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ostrowski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ostrowski is working away from the top position though.
Ostrowski is trying to control the action in half guard but McKenna is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McKenna swats away the attempt to clinch by Ostrowski.
Jake Ostrowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKenna throws a leg kick but Ostrowski checks it.
McKenna leaves Ostrowski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Ostrowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McKenna shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ostrowski is trying to defend but McKenna finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski tries to get to full guard but McKenna has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ostrowski is looking to escape.
Jake Ostrowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McKenna content to control rather than advance.
Let's hope that McKenna has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski tries to roll over but McKenna keeps him under control.
McKenna is trying to control the action in half guard but Ostrowski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McKenna is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ostrowski's half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKenna lands with a punch from half guard.
McKenna wants to free his trapped foot but Ostrowski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McKenna trying to control the action but Ostrowski is working from the bottom.
Ostrowski trying to hold on to McKenna's head to control him but McKenna postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McKenna moves into full mount! Ostrowski won't be happy about that!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle McKenna comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McKenna 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle McKenna!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sean Noonan (ranked 3382 p4p, 5530 weight class) and Ionut Sava (ranked 366 p4p, 489 weight class). Ionut Sava will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sean Noonan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ionut Sava!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noonan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sava.
Sava wants to counter with a clinch but Noonan pushes him away.
Noonan throws a jab when Sava was well out of range.
Sava looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Noonan is fending him off so far but Sava persists. Nope, Noonan circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sava.
Noonan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sava pinned against the cage. Sava gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sava tries to counter with a clinch but Noonan shakes him off and moves away.
Sava lands with a kick to the temple. Noonan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noonan misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sava thumps Noonan with a low kick.
Sava slips a straight right by Noonan.
Sava stuffs the takedown attempt from Noonan. Noonan gets slowly back to his feet.
Noonan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Noonan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sava is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sava fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sava slips a straight right by Noonan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sava misses with a takedown attempt - Noonan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sean Noonan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ionut Sava.
Sava uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Noonan.
Sava keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Noonan.
Sava throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Noonan's head.
Sava fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Noonan throws a hook to the side of Sava's head but Sava sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sava is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sava changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Noonan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Noonan is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sava decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noonan fails with the takedown
and Sava counters with a series of strikes. Noonan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Noonan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sava avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sava fails with a takedown attempt.
Sava wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Noonan missing with a left hand there. Sava was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sean Noonan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noonan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sava.
Noonan tries to sprawl but Sava drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sava really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Noonan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Noonan is looking to control Sava's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Noonan avoid being mounted?
Noonan is looking for a sweep. Sava is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from Sava.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sava looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sava is still trying to improve position.
Noonan taking some punishment here, with Sava in his half guard.
Noonan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Noonan is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ionut Sava dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Noonan with a poor takedown
and Sava counters with a left and a right that stings Noonan.
Sava scores with a head kick.
Noonan loads up on a big right hand but Sava slips the punch.
Sava blocks a jab.
Sava slips under a jab from Noonan.
Sava is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sava plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Noonan is rocked!
Ionut Sava seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Noonan wants to stay close but Sava steps back to make room for something. Noonan seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Sava and Noonan drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ionut Sava!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaron Simon (ranked 3046 p4p, 5700 weight class) and Johnny Robinson (ranked 400 p4p, 579 weight class). Johnny Robinson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jaron Simon's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jaron Simon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Simon.
Robinson sizes up Simon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Robinson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice uppercut there from Robinson.
Robinson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Simon is looking to counter punch.
Simon misses with an uppercut
and Robinson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Simon's guard.
Robinson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Robinson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Simon's head.
Robinson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Let's hope that Robinson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Robinson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Robinson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Robinson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Robinson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Simon will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Simon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Robinson on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Simon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Simon tries to get out of the position.
Simon tries to control but Robinson manages to take his back.
Robinson lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Robinson.
Robinson looking for the choke but no joy.
Robinson throwing wild punches that miss their target.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Robinson lands shots from the back.
Simon looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson softening up his opponent with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson controls the position.
Robinson punches the canvas rather than the man.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robinson is riding his opponent, not letting Simon buck him off.
Robinson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Robinson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Robinson closes the distance and clinches up with Simon, looking for a takedown. Robinson pushes Simon against the cage but Simon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Simon throws a poor cross that misses
and Robinson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Robinson.
Robinson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Simon wants to control but Robinson passes easily into half guard.
Robinson is taking a breather. Simon says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon taking some punishment here, with Robinson in his half guard.
Robinson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Simon defending well though.
Robinson trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Simon defending well though.
Robinson content to control rather than advance.
Robinson is continuing to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Simon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Robinson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Robinson is controlling the pace.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Robinson works his way into full mount!
Robinson controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simon defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Robinson.
Robinson controlling from the full mount.
Robinson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Robinson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Simon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Robinson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Robinson content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robinson with good strikes from the mount here!
Simon is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Robinson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Robinson fails with a takedown attempt.
Robinson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Simon looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Robinson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Simon!
Robinson working Simon over with strikes here.
Robinson thowing shots but they're missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Simon blocking the ground and pound.
Robinson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson controlling from mount.
Robinson lands with some strikes.
Robinson landing shots from mount.
Robinson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Simon is rocked!
Robinson postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Simon out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Robinson goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Johnny Robinson!
Johnny Robinson is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lance Thorn (ranked 2764 p4p, 4542 weight class) and Arlo James (ranked 371 p4p, 516 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lance Thorn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arlo James!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorn throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
James tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thorn scores with a shot to the body.
Thorn tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
James is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
James avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big right from Thorn misses.
James blocks a jab.
Thorn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but James circles away quickly and effectively.
James throws a counter combo.
Thorn misses with a straight right.
James is looking for the big counter here.
Thorn misses with a left hand
and James counters by moving into the clinch.
James slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thorn as James tries to tie him up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of James backwards.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Thorn.
Thorn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thorn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thorn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. James sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thorn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
James shoots in for a double leg but Thorn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thorn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thorn throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thorn is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
James takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thorn scores with a jab to the body.
Thorn feints a jab promting James to slip. Thorn then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. James slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Arlo James has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thorn lands a big right hand that sends James crashing to the mat! Thorn stays standing though and waves James back to his feet!
James is rocked!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Thorn moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt James! Thorn continues to tee off on James, landing with a left and a right! Thorn connects with a right hand that leaves James sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Thorn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lance Thorn!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jab Buddha (ranked 2546 p4p, 2485 weight class) and Harbin Casbon (ranked 345 p4p, 340 weight class). Buddha comes into the arena with Rhyme Asylum - Smoke Screens and Pipe Dreams blaring out of the sound system. Harbin Casbon told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jab Buddha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Harbin Casbon!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Casbon misses with an uppercut. Buddha saw that one coming.
Nice cross by Buddha.
Buddha misses with a hook. Casbon ducked under it nicely.
Buddha feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Casbons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Casbon throws the left hand but Buddha avoids the punch easily.
Buddha misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Casbon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Casbon there.
Buddha connects with a body shot that sends Casbon's belly button to the back.
Buddha throws a right hand that Casbon ducks under and follows up with a left that Casbon also avoids with ease.
Casbon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A left and a right from Buddha both land. Nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buddha misses with a straight left.
Casbon throws a big shot that misses.
Casbon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buddha moves away.
Buddha swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buddha just misses with a punch to the body.
Casbon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Buddha with a body shot.
Buddha rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Casbon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Casbon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Buddha is looking to clinch but Casbon is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from Casbon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Buddha scores with a jab to the head.
Casbon just misses with a punch to the body.
Buddha connects with a jab.
Buddha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Buddha. Casbon does a little dance to reset his feet.
A cross from Casbon lands.
Buddha thows a left - swing and a miss!
A shot to the liver by Casbon. Beautiful body shot.
Buddha looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buddha closes the distance but Casbon moves to the side
and Casbon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Casbon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jab Buddha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buddha scores with a jab to the jaw.
Buddha misses with a jab to the body
and Casbon counters with a straight right hand.
Buddha loads up on a big right hand but Casbon slips the punch.
Casbon throws a hook but Buddha avoids it easily.
Buddha misses with a straight left.
Casbon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Casbon misses with a looping right.
Buddha closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Casbon.
A short left from Casbon.
Buddha throws a head punch that misses.
Casbon misses with the head strike.
Buddha struggles to land a body shot inside as Casbon controls his hands.
Buddha misses with the head strike.
Buddha blocking some punches.
Casbon working aggressively here.
Buddha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Casbon backwards.
Buddha prevents a body shot from Casbon.
Buddha struggles to land a body shot inside as Casbon controls his hands.
Casbon blocking some punches.
Buddha misses with a punch on the inside.
Buddha has a couple of punches blocked by Casbon.
Casbon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Casbon prevents a body shot from Buddha.
Casbon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Buddha lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buddha misses with a punch to the body.
Buddha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Casbon backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Buddha.
A short right from Buddha.
Casbon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Buddha misses with a body punch.
Casbon gets through Buddha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Casbon working aggressively here.
Casbon misses with a punch to the body.
Buddha lands a body shot in the clinch.
Casbon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Casbon lands with a light punch inside.
Buddha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Casbon swings wildly with an uppercut but Buddha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Casbon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Casbon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Buddha gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jab Buddha dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Buddha lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Buddha scores with a one two! Casbon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Casbon looks to score with a jab to the body but Buddha is just out of range.
Buddha has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Casbon misses with an uppercut. Buddha saw that one coming.
Casbon keeps the fight on the outside.
A punch combination from Buddha misses.
Casbon slips under a jab.
Buddha lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Casbon circles away quickly and effectively.
Casbon throws out a counter right but Buddha avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buddha ducks right into an uppercut from Casbon.
Casbon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Buddha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Casbon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Casbon throws a jab but it's blocked by Buddha.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buddha takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Buddha on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Buddha lands with an uppercut that bounces Casbon off the cage and back into range.
Buddha cracks Casbon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Buddha clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Casbon.
Buddha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Casbon throws a head punch that misses.
Buddha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jab Buddha has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Casbon breaks the clinch.
Buddha tries to clinch up.
A combination from Buddha does no damage.
Casbon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buddha.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Buddha.
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!
Buddha dips to his left and cracks Casbon with an uppercut!
Buddha tries to clinch but Casbon moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Buddha. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Buddha.
Buddha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Casbon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Casbon throws an overhand right that lands on Buddha's shoulder, as Buddha tries to avoid the shot.
Buddha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Buddha walks into a stiff left hand from Casbon.
Buddha throws a series of punches but Casbon avoids them all with ease.
Buddha takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Buddha fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jab Buddha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buddha fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Casbon tries to move into range but Buddha moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Buddha drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Buddha, as that shot connected.
Buddha throws a shot to the body.
Buddha takes one to the chin there.
Buddha fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Casbon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Buddha.
Nice cross by Casbon.
Buddha swinging wildly here.
Casbon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buddha doesn't manage to clinch there - Casbon circles away.
Casbon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Casbon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Buddha swings away with a body shot that misses
and Casbon counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A slow jab from Buddha misses its intended target.
Buddha throws a series of punches but Casbon moves out of range.
Buddha uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Casbon has time to react.
Buddha is looking to clinch but Casbon is avoiding it.
It seemed like Casbon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Buddha dips to his left and cracks Casbon with an uppercut!
Buddha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Casbon.
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 Jab Buddha will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Casbon throws a body shot but no joy.
Buddha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Casbon throws a jab when Buddha was well out of range.
Casbon looks to land a left hand but Buddha moved out of range nicely.
Casbon scores with a decent looking hook.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Casbon lands with a right hand.
Buddha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Buddha fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buddha misses with a two punch combination.
Casbon sends Buddha crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Casbon is motioning to the referee to let Buddha up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Buddha is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buddha gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oh Buddha is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Casbon prevents a body shot from Buddha.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Casbon swings wildly with an uppercut but Buddha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Casbon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Buddha misses with the head strike.
Buddha seems to have got his legs back now.
Buddha can't find room to land a body shot as Casbon controls the action.
Buddha lands a hook that snaps the head of Casbon backwards.
Casbon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A hook to the body from Casbon.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Casbon has a couple of punches blocked by Buddha.
Casbon blocking some punches.
Casbon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Buddha pushes Casbon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Casbon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Buddha misses with the head strike.
Buddha has a couple of punches blocked by Casbon.
Buddha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Casbon has a couple of punches blocked by Buddha.
Buddha blocks a body shot from Casbon.
Buddha presses Casbon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Harbin Casbon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Casbon lands with a short shot to the head.
Buddha lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buddha misses with a body punch.
Buddha struggles to land a body shot inside as Casbon controls his hands.
Casbon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Casbon prevents a body shot from Buddha.
Buddha blocks a body shot from Casbon.
Buddha misses with the head strike.
Casbon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Casbon prevents a body shot from Buddha.
Casbon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Buddha backwards.
Buddha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Buddha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Casbon working aggressively here.
Casbon tries to work over Buddha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Casbon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Buddha forces Casbon back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Casbon throws a punch but it's blocked by Buddha.
Buddha misses with the head strike.
Casbon lands a shoulder strike.
Casbon blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Buddha.
Buddha lands a hook to the side of the head.
Buddha working aggressively here.
Buddha works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Casbon misses with a punch on the inside.
Casbon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Casbon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Casbon tries to throw a body punch but Buddha avoids it by throwing Casbon back against the cage.
Casbon working aggressively here.
Casbon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Buddha blocks an uppercut.
Casbon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Buddha has him pressed against the cage.
Casbon is leaning against Buddha and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Casbon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Buddha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Casbon tries to work over Buddha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Casbon tries a body shot but Buddha blocks it.
Buddha throws a head punch that misses.
Casbon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Casbon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buddha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Casbon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Buddha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Buddha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Casbon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Buddha fails to land.
Buddha lands an uppercut.
Buddha throws a punch but it's blocked by Casbon.
Casbon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jab Buddha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Casbon tries to work over Buddha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harbin Casbon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Buddha 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jab Buddha!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jab Buddha waved his t-shirt featuring Champion Apparel's logo in front of the cameras.
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