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MMAH 87 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nikita Rianin (ranked 4410 p4p, 5325 weight class) and Brandon Hayes (ranked 450 p4p, 495 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikita Rianin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brandon Hayes!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hayes looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Rianin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hayes walks into a left hand.
We've been informed that Hayes has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Rianin scores with a shot to the body.
Rianin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hayes moves away.
As Rianin backs off Hayes throws a huge counter combo but Rianin manages to avoid it all.
Rianin lands with a right hand.
Rianin drops Hayes with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hayes looks back up at him and smiles so Rianin waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
 Hayes is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rianin flashes Hayes a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Hayes's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Hayes crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Rianin punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nikita Rianin!
A very excited looking Nikita Rianin rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Equilibrium (ranked 4177 p4p, 4429 weight class) and Aden Goodwire (ranked 250 p4p, 260 weight class). Pedro Equilibrium has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pedro Equilibrium!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aden Goodwire!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodwire stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Goodwire wants it to stay on the feet.
Equilibrium doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Goodwire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Goodwire misses with the combination.
Equilibrium fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Equilibrium. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Equilibrium showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Goodwire.
Goodwire should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Equilibrium tries for a takedown but Goodwire sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Equilibrium is breathing heavily.
Equilibrium shoots for a double leg takedown but Goodwire sprawls well. He's pushed Equilibrium's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Equilibrium takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Goodwire fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodwire tries a head kick but it misses.
Goodwire throws a series of punches but Equilibrium moves out of range.
Goodwire lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodwire misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Goodwire. Those never looked like landing.
Goodwire misses with a few strikes there.
Goodwire misses with the combination.
Goodwire lands a lovely overhand right.
Goodwire throws a sloppy head kick and Equilibrium moves out of range easily.
Equilibrium throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Goodwire's waist but Goodwire gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Equilibrium off to one side.
Goodwire throws a right and a left that Equilibrium avoids nicely.
Goodwire scores with a crisp jab that stopped Equilibrium in his tracks.
Goodwire lands a two punch combo.
Goodwire punishes Equilibrium's body with a nice straight punch.
Equilibrium looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Goodwire with a hook.
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!
Equilibrium blocks the body kick.
Goodwire swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodwire throws a series of punches but Equilibrium moves out of range.
Goodwire lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Goodwire looks to land a combination. Equilibrium sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
 Equilibrium is rocked!
Goodwire misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oh Equilibrium is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Goodwire pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Equilibrium back to the cage. Goodwire follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A head kick misses from Goodwire.
Goodwire misses with a head kick.
Goodwire moves into range and connects with a jab.
Goodwire swinging wildly here.
Goodwire swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Equilibrium dives in and grabs Goodwire's left leg, looking for a takedown. Goodwire pushes down on Equilibrium's head and hops out.
Equilibrium seems to have got his legs back now.
Goodwire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Goodwire.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodwire tries a head kick but it misses.
As Goodwire looks to move away, Equilibrium throws a big counter combo but Goodwire just gets out of the way.
Goodwire scores with a three punch combo!
Goodwire will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Equilibrium seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Goodwire throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Goodwire throws a right hand that Equilibrium ducks under and follows up with a left that Equilibrium also avoids with ease.
Equilibrium takes one on the button.
Goodwire rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Equilibrium moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Equilibrium slips a jab and a cross from Goodwire.
Goodwire tries a head kick but it misses.
Equilibrium shoots in looking for a takedown but Goodwire manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Equilibrium's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Some wild striking there from Goodwire.
A punch combination from Goodwire misses.
Goodwire clobbers Equilibrium with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goodwire throws a series of punches but Equilibrium avoids them all with ease.
Goodwire looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Equilibrium slips a jab and a cross from Goodwire.
A left and a right from Goodwire both land. Nice combination.
Goodwire throws a nice looking combination but Equilibrium bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aden Goodwire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck for Equilibrium with that takedown attempt.
Goodwire is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Equilibrium had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Goodwire throws a nice looking combination but Equilibrium bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Equilibrium seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Goodwire displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Equilibrium closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Goodwire's guard.
Equilibrium throwing strikes from guard but Goodwire blocks nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Equilibrium pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goodwire is keeping the position for now.
Equilibrium thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aden Goodwire dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Equilibrium has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Goodwire fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Goodwire throws a left and a right that both miss
and Equilibrium counters with a three punch combo that has Goodwire backing up. Goodwire nods at Equilibrium to acknowledge the strikes.
Goodwire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Goodwire throws a head kick that misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Goodwire.
Goodwire digs a good hook to Equilibrium's body.
Goodwire throws a combination. Equilibrium tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Goodwire throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Equilibrium dives in and grabs Goodwire's left leg, looking for a takedown. Goodwire pushes down on Equilibrium's head and hops out.
Goodwire throws a right and a left that both miss.
Goodwire swinging wildly here.
Equilibrium avoids a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Goodwire works over Equilibrium's head and body with a nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodwire misses with a double jab.
Equilibrium takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Equilibrium gets a double leg takedown into Goodwire's guard.
Equilibrium slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Goodwire pushes Equilibrium away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Equilibrium gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Equilibrium is trying to get an arm triangle but Goodwire is defending well.
Goodwire is pushing Equilibrium's head away, looking to escape. Equilibrium manages to hold on to the position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Equilibrium tries for a kimura but Goodwire is defending well.
Equilibrium is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Goodwire has escaped the position, nice work there.
Goodwire is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Equilibrium is controlling him well.
Goodwire bucks up and tries to throw Equilibrium off but instead Equilibrium has got his back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Equilibrium working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Goodwire is doing well to defend. Equilibrium seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Goodwire is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pedro Equilibrium!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Uno Skibbo (ranked 3636 p4p, 4479 weight class) and Dayne Kekoa (ranked 430 p4p, 495 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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176
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uno Skibbo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dayne Kekoa!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kekoa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Skibbo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've been told by Skibbo's head coaches at Animal Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kekoa looks to score with a jab to the body but Skibbo is just out of range.
Skibbo slips under a jab from Kekoa.
Dayne Kekoa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kekoa misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kekoa throws a body punch but Skibbo moves out of range.
Skibbo misses with a straight right.
Kekoa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Skibbo throws a jab but it's blocked by Kekoa.
Kekoa misses the body punch
and Kekoa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Skibbo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kekoa was well out of range. Poor timing from Skibbo.
Skibbo scores with a body shot.
Skibbo moves out of range of the leg kick from Kekoa.
No joy there for Kekoa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kekoa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to the body from Kekoa misses
and Skibbo counters with a huge left! Kekoa is in big trouble! He's backing up but Skibbo isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Kekoa from any more damage. A dominating finish by Skibbo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uno Skibbo!
During a confident post fight interview, Uno Skibbo 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mateo Sierrra (ranked 3105 p4p, 5477 weight class) and Sir Randy Elliot (ranked 207 p4p, 287 weight class). Elliot has chosen Princes of the Universe as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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135
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mateo Sierrra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sir Randy Elliot!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elliot rushes Sierrra and presses him up against the cage.
Elliot can't find room to land a body shot as Sierrra controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Elliot.
Elliot scores with a shoulder strike.
Elliot is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Elliot misses with some punches.
Elliot is trying to pull guard but Sierrra has him pressed against the cage.
Elliot is trying to pull guard but Sierrra turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Elliot tries to pull guard but Sierrra won't allow it.
Mateo Sierrra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sir Randy Elliot.
Elliot tries to pull guard but Sierrra won't allow it.
Sierrra blocking some punches.
Elliot lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Elliot.
Elliot jumps guard but Sierrra turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Elliot is working Sierrra over against the cage.
Elliot digs a right hand into Sierrra's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sierrra's gas tank.
Elliot misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elliot lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Elliot avoiding damage.
Elliot is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Elliot continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Elliot lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sierrra backwards.
Elliot lands with a short shot to the head.
Elliot is trying to pull guard but Sierrra turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Elliot swings wildly with an uppercut but Sierrra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sierrra throws an elbow that misses.
Elliot doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Elliot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elliot lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Elliot pulls Sierrra into guard.
Elliot controls Sierrra momentarily but Sierrra frees himself.
Sierrra wants to control from the top but Elliot keeps moving.
Elliot is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Sierrra rolls with it to try and escape but Elliot cranks on the arm and Sierrra is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sir Randy Elliot!
Our winner, Sir Randy Elliot, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tim Bits (ranked 3127 p4p, 3658 weight class) and Gage Hurt (ranked 384 p4p, 436 weight class). Gage Hurt 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tim Bits!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gage Hurt!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bits lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bits keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bits slips a straight right by Hurt.
Hurt misses with a hook
and Bits counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bits looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hurt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hurt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bits throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hurt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slow jab from Hurt misses its intended target.
Hurt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bits.
A quick step to the side and Bits tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bits paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hurt just misses with a punch to the body.
Bits ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hurt misses with an uppercut
and Bits makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hurt throws a lazy uppercut
and Bits cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hurt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bits.
Hurt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice jab there from Bits.
Bits avoids the body shot from Hurt.
Hurt throws a hook to the side of Bits's head but Bits sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hurt throws a body punch but Bits moves out of range.
Bits digs a good hook to Hurt's body.
Hurt 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.
Bits feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hurts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hurt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bits counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Hurt misses the target.
Bits connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hurt momentarily.
Bits looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bits keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hurt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hurt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bits counters with a straight right hand.
Hurt misses with a lunging right hand
and Bits counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bits scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hurt misses with a jab to the body
letting Bits counter with a right hand.
Hurt misses with a jab to the body
and Bits counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hurt walks into a straight right hand from Bits.
Hurt swings for the body but Bits moves out of range.
A slow jab from Hurt misses its intended target.
A big right from Hurt misses.
Hurt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bits connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bits digs a good hook to Hurt's body.
Bits scores with a nice right hand.
Nice cross by Bits.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurt needs to keep his hands up - Bits had a free shot at his head there.
Hurt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bits fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hurt on the side of the head.
Hurt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bits uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hurt.
Hurt misses with a wild body shot.
Bits works the jab nicely.
Bits bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hurt's head backwards.
Hurt lands with an uppercut that bounces Bits off the cage and back into range.
Bits uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hurt has time to react.
Bits scores with a nice right hand.
Hurt misses the shot to the body.
Bits takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bits connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hurt misses the body punch
and Bits counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hurt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bits is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hurt lands with a shot to the body.
Hurt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hurt misses with a hook
enabling Bits to counter with a crisp jab.
Hurt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurt throws an off balance right hand
and Bits counters with a straight right hand.
Bits lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gage Hurt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bits dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bits lands with a good body shot.
Bits cracks Hurt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bits ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bits darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bits takes a swing at Hurt's ribcage but misses.
Hurt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hurt throws a lazy uppercut
letting Bits counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hurt misses with a hook. Bits ducked under it nicely.
Bits changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bits throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bits connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hurt. Hurt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hurt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bits counters with a stiff right hand.
Hurt throws a sloppy body shot
and Bits counters with a straight right hand.
Bits punishes Hurt's body with a nice straight punch.
Bits connects with a crisp jab.
Hurt misses with a hook to the body
and Bits connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hurt takes one to the side of the head.
Hurt loads up on a big right hand but Bits slips the punch.
Bits connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bits lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bits closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bits lands with a shot to the body.
Hurt throws a sloppy body shot
and Bits counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Danga de danga de dang - Bits scores with a four punch combination!
Bits uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hurt.
Hurt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hurt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hurt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hurt misses with a straight left.
A cross from Bits lands.
Bits lands a nice hook to Hurt's body. Hurt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Bits darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bits uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hurt.
Bits ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hurt walks into a straight right hand from Bits.
Bits connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Bits 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.
Bits ducks under a wild hook from Hurt.
Hurt misses with a body shot.
Bits scores with a jab.
Bits connects with a jab.
Bits scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hurt in his tracks.
Bits works the jab nicely.
Bits is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hurt can do to turn this around?
Bits lands a head shot.
Hurt throws a hook but Bits blocks it.
Bits lands a nice hook to Hurt's body. Hurt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hurt tries to move into range but Bits moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hurt misses with an uppercut
and Bits counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bits throws a shot to the body.
Hurt lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hurt lands a glancing blow to the side of Bits's head.
Bits defending well as Hurt loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Bits misses the target.
Hurt misses with an uppercut
and Bits makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A shot to the body from Hurt misses
and Bits cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bits digs a good body shot into Hurt's ribs.
Bits lands a glancing blow to the side of Hurt's head.
Hurt throws a lazy uppercut
and Bits counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Bits.
Hurt walks into a stiff left hand from Bits.
Hurt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bits moves away.
Jab by Bits.
Bits scores with a nice strike.
Hurt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hurt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hurt throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body punch from Bits.
Bits uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bits.
Hurt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bits lunges at Hurt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hurt's hand.
Bits scores with a body shot.
Bits throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hurt.
Hurt lands a slapping body shot.
Hurt misses with a hook. Bits ducked under it nicely.
Hurt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hurt misses with a lunging right hand
and Bits counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bits dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Bits.
Hurt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bits ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bits moves out of range as Hurt strikes.
Tim Bits is winning the standup battle so far.
Bits steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hurt.
Bits blocks a jab.
Hurt swings for the body but Bits moves out of range.
Bits takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bits wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Bits finds it's way through Hurt's defenses.
Bits scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bits lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hurt misses with a straight right.
Bits sizes up Hurt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hurt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bits stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bits scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bits cracks Hurt with an open hand slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bits scores with a nice right hand.
Bits jabs Hurt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bits goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hurt takes one to the side of the head.
Bits ducks under a wild hook from Hurt.
Hurt throws a jab when Bits was well out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bits!
Bits catches Hurt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hurt looks to score with a jab to the body but Bits is just out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bits, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bits walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bits fails to land with a series of punches.
Bits misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hurt misses with a looping right.
Hurt misses with a right hand
and Bits makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hurt is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bits.
Bits lands a right hook to the body.
Hurt throws out a loose jab but Bits uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hurt misses with a wild body shot.
Bits lands with a good body shot.
Bits ducks under a wild hook from Hurt.
It looked like Bits wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab lands there for Bits.
Hurt thuds a left hand into Bits's body.
Hurt walks into a straight right hand from Bits.
Hurt looks to land a left hand but Bits moved out of range nicely.
Hurt throws a shot from downtown. Bits moves away and avoids it.
Hurt takes one to the side of the head.
Hurt misses with an uppercut
and Bits counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hurt tries to move into range but Bits moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hurt throws a poor cross that misses
and Bits cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bits ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hurt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bits lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bits staying out of range there.
Bits lands a nice shot that snaps Hurt's head back.
Hurt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bits manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Bits dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hurt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bits fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hurt misses with a hook.
Hurt misses with a body shot.
Hurt misses with a left hand
and Bits counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bits cracks Hurt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bits ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bits bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Hurt misses its intended target.
Bits with a jab.
Hurt throws a right hand that misses
and Bits counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bits listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hurt throws a shot from downtown. Bits moves away and avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bits defending well as Hurt loads up on a big left hand.
Hurt throws a right hand that misses
and Bits counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hurt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice body punch from Bits.
Hurt misses with a body shot.
Bits moves out of range as Hurt strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Bits.
Hurt tries to move into range but Bits moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hurt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hurt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bits moves away.
Bits connects with a body shot that sends Hurt's belly button to the back.
Hurt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bits sizes up Hurt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bits ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hurt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bits counters with a stiff right hand.
Hurt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bits lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice body punch from Bits.
Bits ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hurt misses the body punch
and Bits cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bits scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hurt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bits sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bits pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hurt back to the cage. Bits follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hurt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hurt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hurt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gage Hurt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tim Bits is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bits sizes up Hurt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bits lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bits connects with a body shot.
Bits throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hurt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bits uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hurt.
Bits's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hurt under the eye.
Hurt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hurt swings widly with a right hand
and Bits counters with a left to the body.
Hurt misses with an uppercut
and Bits counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hurt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bits was well out of range. Poor timing from Hurt.
Hurt throws a big shot that misses.
Bits swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bits cracks Hurt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bits ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bits digs a good body shot into Hurt's ribs.
Bits scores with a punch to the head.
Bits scores with a three punch combo!
Hurt misses with a body shot.
Hurt misses with a hook
and Bits makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bits fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hurt on the side of the head.
Bits connects with the punch.
Bits ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hurt misses with an uppercut
and Bits makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bits lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hurt at a distance.
Bits cracks Hurt with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hurt looks to score with a jab to the body but Bits is just out of range.
A lazy left from Bits finds it's target.
Bits stuns Hurt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bits sizes up Hurt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hurt misses with a lunging right hand
and Bits counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bits, as that shot connected.
Bits moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bits blocks a jab.
Hurt walks into a straight right hand from Bits.
Bits lands a head shot.
Bits fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bits connects with a right hand. Hurt shakes it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bits lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bits thuds his right hand into Hurt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hurt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bits stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bits fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bits connects with a body shot.
Bits paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A shot to the liver by Bits. Beautiful body shot.
Bits moves out of range of the strikes.
Hurt throws a lazy right hand but Bits sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hurt walks into a stiff left hand from Bits.
Hurt throws a jab when Bits was well out of range.
Bits staying out of range there.
Hurt throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Bits to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bits lands with a hook. Hurt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hurt misses with a body punch
and Bits counters with a straight right hand.
Bits lands a jab to the head.
Bits lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Bits showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bits 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Bits!
After winning the bout, Tim Bits thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aden Right (ranked 3483 p4p, 3275 weight class) and Rodolfo Kaufman (ranked 160 p4p, 149 weight class). Right comes into the arena with https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hj-HlFw4xfY blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aden Right!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rodolfo Kaufman!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Right throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Right shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kaufman defends it nicely.
Kaufman stuffs the takedown.
Kaufman clinches up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Kaufman.
 It looks like Aden Right has been cut.
Kaufman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Right is breathing heavily.
Kaufman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Right takes a shot to the head.
Kaufman pushes Right back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kaufman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kaufman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Right backwards.
Kaufman gets through Right's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kaufman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Right's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Kaufman.
A short right from Kaufman on the inside.
Kaufman lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Kaufman.
Kaufman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Kaufman on the inside.
Kaufman lands a shoulder strike.
Aden Right's cut is getting worse.
A short uppercut from Kaufman.
Right is rocked!
Kaufman lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Right to his knees! Kaufman keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodolfo Kaufman!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colonel Chi (ranked 4480 p4p, 2660 weight class) and Barry Redcola (ranked 460 p4p, 309 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Colonel Chi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Barry Redcola!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chi moves to clinch but Redcola breaks away
letting Redcola counter with a right hand.
Colonel Chi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redcola avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chi doesn't manage to clinch there - Redcola circles away.
Redcola avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chi blocks a jab.
Redcola circles away from the clinch attempt
and Redcola counters with a left and a right that stings Chi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chi was well out of range. Poor timing from Redcola.
Chi tries to clinch up
and Redcola counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chi forces Redcola back against the cage and clinches.
Chi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Redcola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chi lands with a short shot to the head.
Chi prevents Redcola from breaking the clinch.
Redcola looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A frustrated look appears on Redcola's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Redcola breaks the clinch.
Chi closes the distance and clinches.
Redcola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Redcola has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chi keeps control of Redcola as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Redcola's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Redcola blocking some punches.
Chi tries a body shot but Redcola blocks it.
Redcola tries to circle away but Chi has him pinned against the cage.
Chi misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redcola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Redcola tries to break the clinch but Chi is controlling the position.
Chi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chi lands with a short shot to the head.
Redcola pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've been told by Chi's head coaches at MMAH League and Warrior Nation that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Redcola paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chi doesn't manage to clinch there - Redcola circles away.
Redcola closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redcola fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Redcola lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Chi tries to clinch
and Redcola counters with a one-two to the body.
Chi tries to clinch
and Redcola makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chi darts in trying to clinch
and Redcola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chi tries to clinch up
and Redcola counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Redcola throws an overhand right that lands on Chi's shoulder, as Chi tries to avoid the shot.
Chi tries to clinch up.
Chi tries to clinch but Redcola moves out of range.
Redcola let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chi closes the distance but Redcola moves to the side
and Redcola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chi looks to clinch
and Chi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chi wants to clinch.
Redcola doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chi tries to clinch
and Redcola counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chi pushes Redcola up against the cage in a clinch.
Redcola can't break the clinch.
Chi swings wildly with an uppercut but Redcola uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chi.
Chi prevents a body shot from Redcola.
Redcola wants to get back to striking at distance but Chi won't allow it.
Redcola breaks from the clinch.
Chi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Redcola.
Chi instigates a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Redcola dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Chi darts in trying to clinch
letting Redcola counter with a right hand.
Chi tries to clinch but Redcola is having none of it.
Chi looks to clinch
and Redcola counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chi tries to clinch up but Redcola circles away and keeps his distance.
Redcola stuns Chi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Redcola lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chi wants to clinch up but Redcola keeps it at a distance.
Redcola doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chi misses with a left hand
and Chi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chi wants to clinch up but Redcola keeps it at a distance.
Nice body punch from Redcola.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redcola circles away from the clinch attempt
and Redcola counters with a three punch combo that has Chi backing up. Chi nods at Redcola to acknowledge the strikes.
Redcola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Redcola connects with a single shot there.
Chi moves to clinch but Redcola breaks away
and Redcola counters with a nice uppercut.
Redcola keeps the fight on the outside.
Chi wants to clinch but Redcola slips to the side
and Redcola counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Redcola misses with a hook. Chi ducked under it nicely.
Chi misses with a right hand
letting Redcola counter with a right hand.
Chi is looking to clinch.
Redcola throws out a powerful jab.
Barry Redcola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Redcola paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Redcola throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chi misses with a double jab
and Redcola counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chi tries to clinch up
and Redcola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chi clinches up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Redcola's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Redcola pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chi clinches.
Still in the clinch, Redcola scores with a nice short uppercut.
Redcola is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redcola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Redcola blocking some punches.
Chi lands a shot to the body.
Chi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Redcola blocks an uppercut.
Chi keeps control of Redcola as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A hook to the body from Chi.
Redcola is breathing heavily.
Redcola wants to break free but Chi has control.
Chi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Redcola blocks an uppercut.
Chi is leaning against Redcola and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chi 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.
Redcola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Redcola's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Colonel Chi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short uppercut from Chi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chi prevents Redcola from breaking the clinch.
Chi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chi lands with a short shot to the head.
Chi lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redcola looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Redcola prevents a body shot from Chi.
Chi lands a nice uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Redcola's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Redcola is trying to push Chi away but Chi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Chi - that landed with a thud.
Chi lands a nice uppercut.
Redcola tries to break the clinch but Chi is controlling the position.
Redcola is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chi working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Redcola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Chi tries to clinch up
and Redcola counters with a right hand to the body.
Redcola swats away the attempt to clinch by Chi.
Chi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Redcola pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Redcola swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chi darts in and clinches Redcola up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Chi.
Chi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Redcola is looking to break free of the clinch but Chi has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redcola is looking to break free of the clinch but Chi has double underhooks.
Redcola blocks an uppercut.
Chi misses with a punch on the inside.
Redcola wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Redcola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chi lands a shoulder strike.
Chi misses with a punch on the inside.
Chi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Redcola's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Chi fails to land.
Chi keeps control of Redcola as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chi working aggressively here.
Chi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Redcola.
Chi has Redcola pressed against the cage, preventing Redcola from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chi tries a body shot but Redcola blocks it.
Redcola blocks a body shot from Chi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redcola has a couple of punches blocked by Chi.
Redcola is looking to break free of the clinch but Chi has double underhooks.
Chi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Redcola's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Chi as the two fighters clinch.
Redcola takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Redcola's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Redcola has had enough of the clinch but Chi keeps him there for the moment.
A short body shot lands from Chi as the two fighters clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chi lands a body punch.
Chi has a couple of punches blocked by Redcola.
Redcola prevents a body shot from Chi.
Chi keeps control of Redcola as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Redcola prevents a body shot from Chi.
A left hand lands to the body for Chi.
Chi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Redcola backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chi swings wildly with an uppercut but Redcola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chi misses with a punch to the body.
Redcola is trying to force a seperation but Chi has the dominant position.
Chi lands an uppercut.
Chi throws a head punch that misses.
Chi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chi throws a head punch that misses.
Colonel Chi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Redcola has had enough of the clinch but Chi keeps him there for the moment.
Redcola is trying to break the clinch but Chi has him pressed against the cage.
Chi swings wildly with an uppercut but Redcola uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chi.
Chi has Redcola pressed against the cage, preventing Redcola from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Redcola's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chi scores with a shot to the side of Redcola's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Redcola pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Redcola.
Chi avoids the body shot from Redcola.
Redcola slips a straight right by Chi.
Redcola punishes Chi's body with a nice straight punch.
Chi tries to clinch up but Redcola circles away and keeps his distance.
Redcola swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chi wants to clinch but Redcola slips to the side
and Redcola counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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!
Chi tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Redcola counter with a right hand.
Chi closes the distance but Redcola moves to the side
and Redcola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barry Redcola is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Colonel Chi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Redcola 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Redcola!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Howard Clay (ranked 2204 p4p, 3973 weight class) and Mitchell Lamb (ranked 256 p4p, 434 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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19
265
4 - 0 - 0 |
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25
265
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Howard Clay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mitchell Lamb!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clay takes the fight into the clinch.
Clay lands a body punch in the clinch.
Clay gets control of Lamb's arms and successfully pulls guard. Clay will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Clay is trying to control the position but Lamb postures up.
Clay is controlling Lamb's posture.
Clay trying to keep a closed guard but Lamb is proving a slippery customer.
Lamb trying to control but Clay is working from the bottom.
Clay looking for a guillotine here but Lamb defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamb tries to free his leg and advance position but Clay is retaining full guard.
Lamb lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamb won't allow Clay to sweep him here.
Clay not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lamb working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clay working a defensive guard but Lamb manages to pass into side control anyway.
Clay struggling a bit here.
Clay manages to get back to half guard.
Clay moves into full guard.
Clay working a defensive guard here.
Clay seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lamb is stalling in the full guard.
Clay is trying to control the position but Lamb postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clay wants to sweep here but Lamb controlling him for the moment.
Lamb lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Clay bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lamb's guard.
Clay wants to pass the guard but Lamb is keeping the position.
Clay is pushing down on Lamb's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lamb is fighting to maintain full guard but Clay has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lamb trying to hold on to Clay's head to control him but Clay postures up.
Clay is looking to take a break and control but Lamb is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clay seems to be working for a kimura but Lamb defends the submission attempt.
Clay 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamb manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lamb looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Clay postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lamb is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Clay, into his guard.
Clay is trying to control the position but Lamb postures up.
Lamb really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Clay. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's 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.
Clay wants to sweep but no luck.
Lamb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lamb with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Clay bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lamb's guard.
Clay trying to control but Lamb is working from the bottom.
Clay looking to sit in guard and control but Lamb gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Clay tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clay keeping moving, preventing Lamb from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clay is trying to keep Lamb in close.
Lamb landing some decent shots from guard.
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 Howard Clay will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Clay moves into the clinch.
Lamb ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lamb no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lamb is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Clay pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lamb is keeping the position for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lamb can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lamb has Clay pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamb trying to control the position.
Clay trying to control but Lamb is working from the bottom.
Clay drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lamb manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Clay has Lamb in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamb engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Clay trying to keep a closed guard but Lamb is proving a slippery customer.
Lamb wants to control from the top but Clay keeps moving.
Lamb pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clay is keeping the position for now.
Clay is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lamb drops back looking for a leg! Clay is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Clay manages to kick Lamb off! Lamb jumps back into Clay's guard.
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.
Clay is trying to keep Lamb in close.
Lamb pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clay is keeping the position for now.
Clay working a defensive guard here.
Clay wants to sweep but no luck.
Lamb looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Clay connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lamb. Lamb circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamb shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Clay works his way to full guard. Good work.
Clay tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lamb stands up over Clay, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lamb drops back looking for a leg! Clay is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Clay manages to kick Lamb off! Lamb jumps back into Clay's guard.
Clay has a closed guard, preventing Lamb from standing up.
Clay working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lamb doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lamb manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Clay looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamb trying to control the position from guard on top but Clay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lamb might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Clay haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lamb postures up and lands a big shot to Clay's brow.
Clay is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lamb wants to pass the guard but Clay is keeping the position.
Lamb scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clay is trying to control the position but Lamb postures up.
Lamb trying to control but Clay is working from the bottom.
Lamb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mitchell Lamb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Lamb throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Clay tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lamb is in Clay's guard.
Clay is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Clay trying to pass the guard but Lamb defending well.
Clay is looking to take a break and control but Lamb is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clay is really struggling to control Lamb but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lamb is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Clay wants to take a breather but Lamb is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay is trying a forearm choke
I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Clay is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamb controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Clay is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lamb doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Clay.
Lamb is refusing to be controlled, as Clay sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lamb gets full guard.
Clay trying to control but Lamb is working from the bottom.
Clay trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mitchell Lamb has got the better of the ground game so far.
Clay stops Lamb from standing up.
Lamb seems keen to control Clay's posture.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Clay lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Clay tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lamb manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lamb feints the counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clay tries to clinch there but Lamb circles away.
Clay looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lamb!
Lamb is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Lamb's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Clay wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lamb keeps working.
Clay looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Clay is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lamb is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lamb tries to buck Clay off but Clay is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamb sneaks back into half guard.
Clay frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lamb has given up his back.
Clay tries to keep control of the position but Lamb is staying busy.
Lamb is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Clay gets his way!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lamb defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Clay gets his hands free as Lamb looks to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Howard Clay showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Clay 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Howard Clay!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Gray (ranked 1579 p4p, 3073 weight class) and Buakaw Banchamek (ranked 215 p4p, 377 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170
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180
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex Gray!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Buakaw Banchamek!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gray thows a left - swing and a miss!
Banchamek throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gray.
Gray swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gray tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banchamek was well out of range. Poor timing from Gray.
Banchamek takes one to the side of the head.
Banchamek throws a leg kick
and Gray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Banchamek slips a jab from Gray.
Banchamek thows a body kick. Gray tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Gray blocks a jab.
Gray takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Banchamek misses with a leg kick
and Gray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've been told by Gray's head coaches at Copes that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Banchamek misses with a hook
and Gray counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Banchamek throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gray's head.
Banchamek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gray.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gray avoids a kick to the body.
Banchamek rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gray counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gray takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Banchamek gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
 It looks like Buakaw Banchamek has been cut.
Gray bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gray is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banchamek showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gray.
Banchamek shapes to counter with a head kick.
Banchamek throws a sloppy head kick and Gray moves out of range easily.
It looked like Gray wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Banchamek scoring well with a low kick there.
Banchamek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Gray misses.
Banchamek throws a body kick that misses.
Banchamek tries to land a leg kick but Gray saw it coming and moves away.
Banchamek fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Buakaw Banchamek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gray lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gray takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Banchamek throws a head kick that misses.
Banchamek takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gray just misses with a punch to the body.
Gray fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banchamek manages to avoid it.
Banchamek tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banchamek.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gray lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gray throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Banchamek on the side of the head.
Banchamek has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Banchamek tries to land a front kick but Gray steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Banchamek pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Banchamek. Gray shrugs it off though.
Gray lands a slapping body shot.
Gray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Banchamek pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Banchamek tries to land a front kick but Gray steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gray moves into range and clinches up with Banchamek.
Banchamek is trying to break the clinch but Gray is controlling him.
Gray prevents Banchamek from breaking the clinch.
Gray breaks the clinch.
Banchamek throws a head kick that misses.
Banchamek lands a head kick!
Banchamek moves out of range as Gray strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banchamek circles away from the clinch attempt.
Banchamek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gray.
Gray scores with a nice strike.
Gray blocks a head kick by Banchamek.
Banchamek throws a head kick that misses.
Gray throws the left hand but Banchamek avoids the punch easily.
Gray takes a swing at Banchamek's ribcage but misses.
Banchamek throws a body kick that misses.
Banchamek throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gray moves out of range of the body kick from Banchamek.
Banchamek takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gray avoids the head kick by Banchamek.
A low kick from Banchamek misses
and Gray counters with a left to the body.
Gray punishes Banchamek's body with a nice straight punch.
Banchamek goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gray cracks Banchamek with a good jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Banchamek throws a leg kick
and Gray counters with a nice body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Gray.
Banchamek throws a body kick that misses
and Gray counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Banchamek takes one on the button.
Gray cracks a nice hook into Banchamek's ribs.
Banchamek is looking to score with low kicks.
Banchamek throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gray connects with the punch.
Gray throws a hook but Banchamek avoids it easily.
Gray checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Banchamek shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gray misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gray cracks a nice hook into Banchamek's ribs.
A jab from Gray finds it's way through Banchamek's defenses.
Gray cracks Banchamek with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Banchamek is rocked!
Banchamek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gray.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Gray dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Buakaw Banchamek's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gray avoids the head kick by Banchamek.
Gray swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Alex Gray is winning the standup battle so far.
Banchamek throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gray just misses with a punch to the body.
Banchamek throws a head kick but Gray moves out of range.
Banchamek throws a head kick but Gray moves out of range.
Banchamek pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Banchamek throws a head kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Gray misses its target.
Gray lunges at Banchamek with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Banchamek's hand.
Banchamek looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A counter left hand to the body from Gray misses its target.
Gray swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Banchamek counter with a right hand.
Gray tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banchamek was well out of range. Poor timing from Gray.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banchamek lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gray's sensitive parts.
Gray throws a body shot but no joy.
Banchamek is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Banchamek steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gray.
Gray takes a swing at Banchamek's ribcage but misses.
Gray misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Banchamek can do to turn this around?
Banchamek throws a head kick but Gray moves out of range.
Banchamek slips under a jab from Gray.
A head kick by Banchamek misses
and Gray counters with a left to the body.
Banchamek throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Gray counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gray scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gray lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Banchamek takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Banchamek misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banchamek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gray.
Gray is looking to wear down Banchamek with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Banchamek takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Banchamek throws a sloppy head kick and Gray moves out of range easily.
Jab, jab by Gray - just one landing.
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!
Banchamek throws a low kick but Gray moves out of range easily.
Gray swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Banchamek misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banchamek looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banchamek throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gray's head.
Gray wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Banchamek is breathing heavily.
Gray throws a body shot but no joy.
Gray clobbers Banchamek with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Banchamek misses with a low kick as Gray jumps back.
Gray is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gray throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gray cracks Banchamek with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gray swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Banchamek swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gray keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Banchamek ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gray swings for the body but Banchamek moves out of range.
Gray misses with a straight right.
Banchamek misses with a body kick.
Gray blocks a low kick nicely.
Banchamek misses with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray misses with a wild body shot.
Banchamek throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gray 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.
Gray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Banchamek throws a lazy head kick
and Gray counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Banchamek throws a leg kick but Gray sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Banchamek throws a leg kick but Gray sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Banchamek throws a sloppy head kick and Gray moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Banchamek misses its intended target.
A low kick from Banchamek misses
enabling Gray to counter with a crisp jab.
Gray thuds his right hand into Banchamek's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Banchamek is still on wobbly legs! Can Gray finish him?
Banchamek takes one on the button.
Banchamek throws a sloppy head kick
and Gray counters with a straight right hand.
Banchamek connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Banchamek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Banchamek tried to score with a low kick but Gray checks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banchamek throws a front kick aimed at Gray's knee but Gray avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banchamek misses with a kick to the body.
Banchamek seems to have recovered his senses.
Gray's jab looks to have found its range, popping Banchamek under the eye.
Nice defenses there by Banchamek.
Gray with a hook.
Gray throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Banchamek colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Gray as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Banchamek is left battered and dazed whilst Gray and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Gray!
Alex Gray retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Luke Smith (ranked 1401 p4p, 2060 weight class) and Davide Fontolan (ranked 104 p4p, 140 weight class). Luke Smith had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Luke Smith!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Davide Fontolan!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fontolan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fontolan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fontolan looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fontolan takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fontolan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fontolan is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fontolan tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Luke Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Fontolan counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fontolan avoids the body shot from Smith.
Fontolan pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fontolan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smith on the side of the head.
Smith scores with a jab.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Fontolan.
Fontolan ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
Fontolan is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Smith punishes Fontolan's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fontolan.
Fontolan seems to have recovered his senses.
Smith works the jab nicely.
Fontolan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Smith knocks out Fontolan with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Smith before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Smith picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luke Smith!
Luke Smith retains his bantamweight title!
Our winner, Luke Smith, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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