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GAMMA#1090 Janko v Milo PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jed Hall (ranked 1229 p4p, 1896 weight class) and Baariq Taïa (ranked 92 p4p, 53 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
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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 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jed Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Baariq Taïa!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taïa shoots in and drives through. Hall sprawls well.
Hall swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Taïa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taïa drives through and clinches with Hall against the cage.
Taïa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hall can't find room to land a body shot as Taïa controls the action.
Hall working aggressively here.
Hall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Taïa fails to land.
Taïa pushes Hall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hall digs a right hand into Taïa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Taïa's gas tank.
I was talking to Hall's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hall jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Taïa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hall avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Taïa won't allow Hall to sweep him here.
Hall is pulling down on Taïa's head. It's preventing any offense from Taïa, at least for the moment.
Taïa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hall lands an upkick as Taïa stands over him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall pulls Taïa in close to prevent any damage.
Hall trying to control the position.
Hall preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hall looking to control.
Taïa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hall utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Taïa from controlling successfully.
Taïa being controlled here momentarily.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taïa moves away.
Taïa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hall.
Hall takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hall circles away from the clinch attempt.
Taïa shoots in for a takedown but Hall shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Taïa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jed Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baariq Taïa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taïa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
 It looks like Baariq Taïa has been cut.
Hall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taïa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Hall as Taïa shoots in.
Taïa doesn't manage to clinch there - Hall circles away.
Taïa jabs at Hall's body.
Taïa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hall sprawls well. Hall wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Taïa gets slowly back to his feet.
Hall circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hall takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hall misses with an uppercut. Taïa saw that one coming.
Taïa throws out a counter right but Hall avoids it with no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall throws a jab but it's blocked by Taïa.
Hall displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Taïa.
Hall displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Taïa.
Hall connects with a nice looking jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall leaves Taïa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Taïa fails with a takedown attempt.
Hall defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Taïa.
Taïa's coach down at GAMMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Taïa's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Taïa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hall throws a hook but Taïa avoids it easily.
Hall shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Taïa manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Taïa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hall wants to control from the top but Taïa keeps moving.
Hall controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hall content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taïa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hall throws an elbow that misses. Taïa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hall's guard. Nice move by Taïa!
Hall wants to sweep here but Taïa controlling him for the moment.
Hall pulls Taïa in close to prevent any damage.
Taïa is working Hall over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Taïa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hall is keeping the position for now.
Taïa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Taïa throwing strikes but missing.
Hall is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jed Hall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Baariq Taïa's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hall takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hall gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Taïa to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Taïa postures up in Hall's guard and throws a big left but Hall blocks it.
Taïa cracks Hall with a solid left hand.
Baariq Taïa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Taïa throwing strikes from guard but Hall blocks nicely.
Taïa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hall's head.
Taïa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hall holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taïa wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Taïa from controlling successfully.
Hall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taïa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hall's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taïa works over Hall with some ground and pound from guard.
Hall looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Taïa connects with a couple of short punches.
Hall is adopting a defensive guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hall is on top in guard.
Hall postures up in Taïa's guard and throws a big left but Taïa blocks it.
Taïa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hall postures up in Taïa's guard and throws a big left but Taïa blocks it.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Taïa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taïa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Taïa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Taïa wants to sweep but no luck.
Hall has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hall in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hall trying to control but Taïa is working from the bottom.
Taïa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hall working some strikes from top position.
Hall throws an elbow that misses. Taïa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hall's guard. Nice move by Taïa!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hall holds on and takes a little breather.
Hall'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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Taïa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hall keeping moving, preventing Taïa from controlling successfully.
Hall working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taïa.
Taïa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Taïa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Taïa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Taïa won't allow Hall to sweep him here.
Taïa stands up over Hall, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Taïa scoring with punches to the head and body.
Taïa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taïa trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Hall wants to sweep but no luck.
Taïa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Taïa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Taïa trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taïa throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hall swats away the attempt to clinch by Taïa.
Hall scores with a one two! Taïa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice cross by Taïa.
Taïa fails with a takedown attempt.
Taïa slips a straight right by Hall.
Taïa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Taïa scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baariq Taïa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Baariq Taïa's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Taïa slips under a jab from Hall.
Taïa misses with a takedown
and Hall counters with a series of strikes. Taïa will be more careful next time no doubt.
A slow jab from Hall misses its intended target.
Hall looks to score with a jab to the body but Taïa is just out of range.
Taïa tries to clinch up but Hall circles away and keeps his distance.
Taïa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Taïa trying to control the action but Hall is working from the bottom.
Taïa throws a strike aimed at the side of Hall's head but Hall avoids it well.
Taïa misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hall taking a bit of punishment here - Taïa scoring with strikes.
Taïa throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hall is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Taïa thows a huge punch but Hall dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taïa throwing shots but Hall is blocking nicely.
Taïa scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Taïa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hall trying to control here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Taïa lands a nice short elbow.
Hall is trying to control but can't.
Hall is trying to get back to full guard.
Taïa lands with a punch from half guard.
Taïa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Taïa connects with a nice short shot to Hall's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taïa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hall's head.
Taïa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Taïa drops an elbow to the side of Hall's head.
Hall avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Taïa.
Nice strikes from Taïa there.
Taïa is nestled in close to Hall, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Taïa working the head and body with strikes.
Hall is trying to control but can't.
Taïa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Taïa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hall's head.
Hall tries to roll over but Taïa keeps him under control.
Taïa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hall with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Taïa.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Taïa connects with a nice short shot to Hall's temple.
Hall works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hall is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Taïa tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard.
Taïa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hall avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Taïa lands a couple of digs.
Hall utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Taïa postures up and lands a big shot to Hall's brow.
Taïa distracts Hall with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Taïa being controlled here momentarily.
Hall has momentary wrist control but Taïa slips an elbow through the middle.
 Hall is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taïa loads up on a big left hand. Hall felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Taïa looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Hall can't hide his disappointment, as Taïa celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baariq Taïa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mousa Ndombele (ranked 1805 p4p, 1420 weight class) and Albert Sojka (ranked 251 p4p, 198 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mousa Ndombele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Albert Sojka!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sojka on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ndombele lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sojka has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sojka and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ndombele has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sojka finds it's way round the side to connect with Ndombele's head.
Ndombele slips a jab from Sojka.
A swing and a miss from Ndombele.
Sojka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sojka scores with a sloppy right hand. Ndombele should have avoided that one.
Ndombele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sojka.
A counter left hand to the body from Ndombele misses its target.
Sojka scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ndombele. Sojka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ndombele 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.
Sojka takes the fight into the clinch.
Sojka lands with a right to the head.
Sojka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sojka throws a punch but it's blocked by Ndombele.
Sojka stalls.
Ndombele breaks from the clinch.
Sojka wants to clinch.
Ndombele has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom\'s Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Ndombele takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ndombele walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ndombele lands with a good body shot.
Ndombele misses with a body shot.
Sojka is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mousa Ndombele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sojka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ndombele connects with a looping right hand.
Ndombele throws a body kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Sojka misses.
Sojka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ndombele throws a series of punches but Sojka moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Sojka.
Sojka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick by Ndombele misses
and Sojka counters by moving into the clinch.
Ndombele managing to block the knees to the body from Sojka.
Nice body punch from Ndombele - that landed with a thud.
Ndombele wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sojka scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Ndombele pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ndombele misses the jab.
Ndombele throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Sojka counter with a right hand.
Ndombele throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sojka misses with a straight left.
Sojka blocks the body kick.
Sojka lands the left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sojka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ndombele.
Sojka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ndombele.
Sojka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ndombele was well out of range. Poor timing from Sojka.
Ndombele misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sojka! But no joy.
Sojka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ndombele's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ndombele lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sojka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sojka throws a lazy right hand but Ndombele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sojka misses with a wild body shot.
Ndombele avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sojka forces Ndombele back against the cage and clinches.
Ndombele wants to get back to striking at distance but Sojka won't allow it.
A right handed body shot lands from Sojka.
Ndombele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sojka's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ndombele.
Ndombele working aggressively here.
Ndombele breaks from the clinch.
Sojka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ndombele.
Ndombele throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sojka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ndombele is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ndombele connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ndombele tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sojka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sojka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ndombele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sojka moves away.
Sojka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sojka misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Ndombele misses the target.
Ndombele plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ndombele throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sojka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ndombele throws a shot from downtown. Sojka moves away and avoids it.
Sojka avoids the body shot from Ndombele.
Ndombele swats away the attempt to clinch by Sojka.
Sojka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ndombele.
Ndombele lands a nice shot that snaps Sojka's head back.
Sojka has Ndombele up against the cage in a clinch.
Ndombele is trying to break free.
Sojka tries a body shot but Ndombele blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ndombele.
Ndombele prevents a body shot from Sojka.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ndombele looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ndombele working aggressively here.
Sojka trying to stall but Ndombele improves his position.
Sojka lands with a short shot to the head.
Sojka lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sojka lands with a right to the head.
Sojka throws a punch but it's blocked by Ndombele.
Ndombele has had enough of the clinch but Sojka keeps him there for the moment.
Sojka gets through Ndombele's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sojka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ndombele is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ndombele wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sojka has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sojka.
Sojka lands with a left to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Ndombele's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sojka throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Ndombele fails to land.
Sojka working aggressively here.
Ndombele can't find room to land a body shot as Sojka controls the action.
Sojka lands with a right to the head.
Ndombele is rocked!
Ndombele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oh Ndombele is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sojka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Sojka dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sojka clinches.
Ndombele seems to have got his legs back now.
Sojka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ndombele or not.
Ndombele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sojka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ndombele backwards.
Sojka creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Ndombele with a big uppercut! Ndombele tries to clinch up but Sojka pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Ndombele to the mat! Ndombele covers up and Sojka unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Albert Sojka!
Albert Sojka made sure to mention his sponsor, Urban Fighter in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Suutari Nuorempi (ranked 1693 p4p, 1983 weight class) and Luca Li Citra (ranked 228 p4p, 261 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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 15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Suutari Nuorempi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Luca Li Citra!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li Citra closes the distance and pushes Nuorempi back into the cage.
Li Citra throws a head punch that misses.
Li Citra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Li Citra throws a head punch that misses.
We've been hearing reports that Nuorempi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nuorempi blocking some punches.
Nuorempi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
It looks like Luca Li Citra has been cut.
Li Citra misses with the head strike.
Nuorempi blocks an uppercut.
Li Citra lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Li Citra.
Nuorempi tries to work over Li Citra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nuorempi has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Li Citra regains guard immediately.
Nuorempi won't allow Li Citra to get back to his feet.
Nuorempi wants to control from the top but Li Citra keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Li Citra wants to stand and escape but Nuorempi is having none of it.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Li Citra manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuorempi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nuorempi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Li Citra throws a punch but it's blocked by Nuorempi.
Li Citra lands with a light punch inside.
Li Citra blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Li Citra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Li Citra misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nuorempi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Li Citra swings wildly with an uppercut but Nuorempi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nuorempi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nuorempi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Li Citra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nuorempi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nuorempi misses with a punch to the body.
Li Citra tries to throw a body punch but Nuorempi avoids it by throwing Li Citra back against the cage.
Li Citra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Li Citra tries to work over Nuorempi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Li Citra lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nuorempi backwards.
Li Citra misses with a short punch on the inside.
Li Citra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li Citra misses with the head strike.
Nuorempi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Li Citra blocks a body shot from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nuorempi misses with some punches.
Nuorempi lands a right hand.
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!
Li Citra misses with the head strike.
Nuorempi pushes Li Citra back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nuorempi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Li Citra blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nuorempi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Li Citra's elbow.
Nuorempi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nuorempi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nuorempi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nuorempi struggles to land a body shot inside as Li Citra controls his hands.
Nuorempi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Li Citra fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Li Citra.
Li Citra lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nuorempi throws a head punch that misses.
Nuorempi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Li Citras head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nuorempi.
Li Citra lands a hook that snaps the head of Nuorempi backwards.
Li Citra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nuorempi gets through Li Citra's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nuorempi throws a punch but it's blocked by Li Citra.
Li Citra softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Li Citra throws a punch but it's blocked by Nuorempi.
Nuorempi blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nuorempi.
Nuorempi lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Li Citra.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Li Citra prevents a body shot from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi lands a body shot.
Nuorempi wants to take the fight to the mat but Li Citra manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nuorempi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nuorempi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nuorempi prevents a body shot from Li Citra.
Nuorempi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Li Citra backwards.
Nuorempi cracks Li Citra with a nice body shot.
Nuorempi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Li Citra misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nuorempi lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li Citra has a couple of punches blocked by Nuorempi.
Nuorempi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nuorempi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nuorempi struggles to land a body shot inside as Li Citra controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nuorempi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nuorempi.
Nuorempi tries to throw a body punch but Li Citra avoids it by throwing Nuorempi back against the cage.
Li Citra working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nuorempi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Li Citras head.
Nuorempi misses with a punch to the body.
Nuorempi struggles to land a body shot inside as Li Citra controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nuorempi.
Li Citra misses with the head strike.
Nuorempi working aggressively here.
Li Citra misses with a body punch.
Li Citra gets underhooks to prevent Nuorempi's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Suutari Nuorempi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Li Citra misses with some punches.
Nuorempi misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Li Citra as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Li Citra fails to land.
Nuorempi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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 Suutari Nuorempi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luca Li Citra's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Li Citra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nuorempi attempts a counter takedown but Li Citra avoids it well and moves away.
Nuorempi ducks right into an uppercut from Li Citra.
Li Citra explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nuorempi slips under a jab from Li Citra.
Nuorempi tries to counter with a takedown but Li Citra is quick to defend against it.
A big left from Li Citra misses.
Li Citra gets caught napping as Nuorempi dives in and scores a takedown. Li Citra manages to retain guard.
Li Citra is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nuorempi is controlling him.
Nuorempi tries to free his leg and advance position but Li Citra is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li Citra kicks Nuorempi off and gets to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Li Citra misses the target.
Li Citra swings and misses with a hook 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!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Li Citra.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuorempi dives in for a single leg takedown but Li Citra sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nuorempi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nuorempi lands a shot to the body.
Li Citra tries to work over Nuorempi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Nuorempi - that landed with a thud.
Li Citra is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Li Citra.
Nuorempi throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Li Citra.
Li Citra swings wildly with an uppercut but Nuorempi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nuorempi blocks an uppercut.
Li Citra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nuorempi's elbow.
Nuorempi tries a body shot but Li Citra blocks it.
Nuorempi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nuorempi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Li Citra lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nuorempi digs a right hand underneath Li Citra's ribcage. Li Citra let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nuorempi scores with a shot to the side of Li Citra's head.
Li Citra lands a right hand.
Nuorempi digs a right hand into Li Citra's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Li Citra's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Li Citra fails to land.
Nuorempi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Li Citra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Li Citra's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Li Citra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Li Citra lands a nice shot to the body.
Nuorempi has Li Citra pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nuorempi pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Li Citra tumbling to the mat - Nuorempi dives into Li Citra's guard.
Li Citra keeping moving, preventing Nuorempi from controlling successfully.
Nuorempi controlling from the top position.
Nuorempi tries to free his leg and advance position but Li Citra is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuorempi scoring with some ground and pound.
Nuorempi wants to pass the guard but Li Citra is keeping the position.
Nuorempi is working hard here to advance position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Li Citra moves into range and clinches up with Nuorempi.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Li Citra.
Nuorempi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nuorempi can't find room to land a body shot as Li Citra controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Li Citra.
Li Citra misses with a body punch.
Li Citra working aggressively here.
Nuorempi can't find room to land a body shot as Li Citra controls the action.
Li Citra throws a punch but it's blocked by Nuorempi.
Li Citra misses with the head strike.
Li Citra lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Li Citra.
Li Citra working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Li Citra misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nuorempi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Li Citra's elbow.
Nuorempi tries to work over Li Citra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luca Li Citra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Luca Li Citra's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
A shot to the body from Li Citra misses
and Nuorempi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Li Citra throws an off balance right hand
and Nuorempi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Li Citra thinking.
Nuorempi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Li Citra throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Li Citra tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nuorempi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Li Citra clinches with his opponent.
Li Citra lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuorempi pushes Li Citra back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nuorempi throws a punch but it's blocked by Li Citra.
Nuorempi lands with a right to the head.
Li Citra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Li Citra misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nuorempi tries to throw a body punch but Li Citra avoids it by throwing Nuorempi back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Nuorempi.
Luca Li Citra seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short body shot lands from Nuorempi as the two fighters clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuorempi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nuorempi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Li Citra's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nuorempi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Li Citra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nuorempi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Li Citra is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nuorempi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Li Citra backwards.
Li Citra throws a punch but it's blocked by Nuorempi.
A nice right hand lands inside from Li Citra.
A short body shot lands from Li Citra as the two fighters clinch.
Li Citra scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Li Citra lands with a light punch inside.
Nuorempi works on Li Citra's body with a couple of short punches.
Nuorempi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Li Citras head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Li Citra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nuorempi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Li Citra misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nuorempi works on Li Citra's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuorempi misses with a punch to the body.
Li Citra lands a shoulder strike.
Nuorempi pushes Li Citra back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nuorempi blocking some punches.
Nuorempi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nuorempi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nuorempi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Li Citra or not.
Nuorempi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Li Citra has a couple of punches blocked by Nuorempi.
Nuorempi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Li Citra is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Suutari Nuorempi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Li Citra working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Li Citra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Li Citra throws a head punch that misses.
Li Citra misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nuorempi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nuorempi lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuorempi blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Nuorempi.
Li Citra's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Li Citra fails to land.
Nuorempi lands with a short shot to the head.
Li Citra has a couple of punches blocked by Nuorempi.
Li Citra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Li Citra takes a shot to the head.
Nuorempi misses with a body punch.
Nuorempi lands with a light punch inside.
Li Citra prevents a body shot from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi blocks an uppercut.
Nuorempi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Li Citra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nuorempi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nuorempi lands a left hand.
Li Citra blocks a body shot from Nuorempi.
Li Citra lands a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice right hand lands inside from Li Citra.
A short uppercut from Nuorempi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li Citra misses with a short punch on the inside.
Li Citra swings wildly with an uppercut but Nuorempi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Li Citra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nuorempi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Li Citra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nuorempi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Li Citra throws a punch but it's blocked by Nuorempi.
Nuorempi wants a takedown but no success here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nuorempi.
Li Citra struggles to land a body shot inside as Nuorempi controls his hands.
Li Citra working aggressively here.
Li Citra lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nuorempi backwards.
Nuorempi lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nuorempi struggles to land a body shot inside as Li Citra controls his hands.
Li Citra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nuorempi.
Nuorempi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nuorempi misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Suutari Nuorempi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nuorempi 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Suutari Nuorempi!
Suutari Nuorempi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Sarkisov (ranked 1276 p4p, 1672 weight class) and Conrad Cartwright (ranked 96 p4p, 117 weight class). Conrad Cartwright 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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sergei Sarkisov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Conrad Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sarkisov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sarkisov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cartwright lands a hook that snaps the head of Sarkisov backwards.
Sarkisov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sarkisov lands with a right to the head.
Sarkisov lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Conrad Cartwright has been cut.
Cartwright misses with the head strike.
Cartwright wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sarkisov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sarkisov lands an elbow just above Cartwright 's eye.
Cartwright takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sarkisov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cartwright is trying to break the clinch but Sarkisov is controlling him.
Sarkisov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That has opened up Conrad Cartwright's cut even more.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sarkisov.
Sarkisov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sarkisov lands with a left to the head.
Sarkisov lands an uppercut.
Cartwright tries to work over Sarkisov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sarkisov.
A nice left hand lands by Sarkisov.
Sarkisov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sarkisov lands an elbow that stopped Cartwright in his tracks for a moment.
Cartwright blocks an elbow strike from Sarkisov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cartwright.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright tries to circle away but Sarkisov has him pinned against the cage.
Cartwright is trying to stall.
Cartwright is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sarkisov is keeping busy.
Cartwright wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sarkisov has him pressed against the cage.
Sarkisov lands an elbow inside that Cartwright shrugs off.
Cartwright's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sarkisov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
 Cartwright is rocked!
Cartwright takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cartwright is still on wobbly legs! Can Sarkisov finish him?
The cut above Conrad Cartwright's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Cartwright looks winded!
Sarkisov creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Cartwright with a big uppercut! Cartwright tries to clinch up but Sarkisov pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Cartwright to the mat! Cartwright covers up and Sarkisov unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sergei Sarkisov!
Sergei Sarkisov took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Urban Fighter for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Conrad Cartwright spoke after the fight, saying 'The Cartwright Curse strikes again! The Powers that be just won't allow it apparently.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Renoa Gracie (ranked 548 p4p, 1172 weight class) and Liwa Kursiwa (ranked 61 p4p, 134 weight class). Gracie's entrance music is Apaga Mas Não Bate. A fine choice. Renoa Gracie 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Renoa Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Liwa Kursiwa!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie stuffs the takedown attempt from Kursiwa. Kursiwa gets slowly back to his feet.
Gracie drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gracie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Kursiwa.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kursiwa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kursiwa is controlling Gracie's posture.
Kursiwa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Kursiwa is tightening it up a little... Gracie has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Gracie reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Gracie taps out! Nice BJJ there by Kursiwa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Liwa Kursiwa!
A very excited looking Liwa Kursiwa made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alcide Almunecar (ranked 730 p4p, 315 weight class) and Ivan Jomoney (ranked 100 p4p, 51 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alcide Almunecar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ivan Jomoney!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Almunecar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Almunecar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Almunecar thinks about countering with a body kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jomoney.
Jomoney manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Almunecar on his heels. He'll look to pass Almunecar's guard now, I'm sure.
Jomoney wants to control from the top but Almunecar keeps moving.
Almunecar is adopting a defensive guard.
Jomoney controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jomoney throwing strikes from guard but Almunecar blocks nicely.
Jomoney is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jomoney lands a couple of digs.
Jomoney postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Almunecar has his hands on Jomoney's head, controlling the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jomoney working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Jomoney is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jomoney wants to control from the top but Almunecar keeps moving.
Jomoney is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jomoney stopping the sweep attempt from Almunecar.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jomoney is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Almunecar.
Jomoney lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Almunecar moves out of range as Jomoney strikes.
Jomoney throws a hook but Almunecar avoids it easily.
Almunecar looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jomoney shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab from Jomoney finds it's way through Almunecar's defenses.
 It looks like Alcide Almunecar has been cut.
Jomoney throws a lazy uppercut
and Almunecar counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jomoney scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A good leg kick by Almunecar.
Jomoney moves out of range of the leg kick from Almunecar.
Jomoney changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Almunecar throws a solid leg kick but Jomoney takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Almunecar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almunecar needs to keep his hands up - Jomoney had a free shot at his head there.
Jomoney throws a big shot that misses.
Jomoney scores with a hook.
Almunecar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jomoney looks for a takedown but Almunecar sprawls well.
Jomoney misses with a left hand
and Almunecar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Almunecar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Almunecar slips under a jab from Jomoney.
It looked like Almunecar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jomoney has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Almunecar finds it's way round the side to connect with Jomoney's head.
Jomoney throws a series of punches but Almunecar moves out of range.
Jomoney will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jomoney throws a looping overhand right but Almunecar ducks down to avoid it.
Almunecar throwing a counter right hand but Jomoney manages to avoid it.
Alcide Almunecar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jomoney shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Almunecar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alcide Almunecar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Jomoney.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Almunecar.
Ivan Jomoney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jomoney checks a leg kick nicely.
Almunecar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jomoney shoots in but Almunecar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Almunecar. That's going to slow Jomoney down.
Jomoney staying out of range there.
Jomoney looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jomoney slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jomoney moves out of range of the strikes.
Almunecar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Almunecar scores with a hook to the body. Jomoney takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jomoney throws a shot from downtown. Almunecar moves away and avoids it.
Almunecar tried to counter with a leg kick but Jomoney avoided it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jomoney or perhaps it was just good defense by Almunecar, which made it look bad.
A little feinted left hand from Almunecar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ivan Jomoney will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alcide Almunecar's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Almunecar misses with a looping left.
Almunecar throws out a powerful jab.
Alcide Almunecar is winning the standup battle so far.
Jomoney throws a right and a left that Almunecar avoids nicely.
Jomoney connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jomoney might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jomoney dives in for a single leg takedown but Almunecar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looks like Almunecar has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Nice jab there from Jomoney.
Jomoney misses with a body shot.
It looked like Almunecar was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jomoney.
Jomoney blocks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jomoney! But no joy.
Jomoney moves out of range of the leg kick from Almunecar.
Jomoney throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Almunecar feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Almunecar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jomoney throws a hook but Almunecar blocks it.
Nice body punch from Jomoney.
Jomoney shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Almunecar's guard.
Almunecar pushes Jomoney off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Almunecar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Almunecar misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jomoney rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Almunecar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jomoney walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Almunecar stuffs the takedown attempt from Jomoney. Jomoney gets slowly back to his feet.
As Jomoney backs away, Almunecar returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That kick from Almunecar tenderised Jomoney's leg. Jomoney is trying to keep his angry face on.
Almunecar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jomoney staying out of range there.
Almunecar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A solid body kick from Almunecar.
Jomoney is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Almunecar throws a big shot that misses.
Almunecar takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Almunecar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jomoney.
Almunecar is looking to counter with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jomoney looks to throw the jab but Almunecar is out of range.
Almunecar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jomoney scores with the left hand. Almunecar knows he should have avoided that one.
Jomoney misses with a few strikes there.
Jomoney misses with a left hand
and Almunecar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Jomoney misses.
Almunecar moves out of range of the strikes.
Almunecar tried to counter with a leg kick but Jomoney avoided it.
Almunecar with the inside leg kick.
Almunecar tries to work over Jomoney's front leg with a kick but Jomoney checks it.
Jomoney lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jomoney displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Almunecar throws out the jab.
Jomoney lands with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Jomoney throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Almunecar misses with a low kick.
Almunecar scores with a body shot.
Jomoney takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jomoney fails with a takedown attempt.
Alcide Almunecar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Jomoney.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jomoney shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Almunecar but Almunecar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Almunecar appears to be looking for a big counter.
Almunecar clobbers Jomoney with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jomoney.
Jomoney keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Almunecar.
Almunecar moves out of range as Jomoney strikes.
Jomoney gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jomoney throws a jab when Almunecar was well out of range.
Jomoney tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Almunecar was well out of range. Poor timing from Jomoney.
Jomoney throws a hook but Almunecar avoids it easily.
Jomoney fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jomoney checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Jomoney on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jomoney gets a double leg takedown into Almunecar's guard.
Jomoney's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Almunecar seems keen to control Jomoney's posture.
Almunecar trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jomoney accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jomoney trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jomoney wants to control from the top but Almunecar keeps moving.
Almunecar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
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 Alcide Almunecar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alcide Almunecar's cut.
That's time! Almunecar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jomoney comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jomoney pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jomoney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Almunecar defending well as Jomoney loads up on a big left hand.
Almunecar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jomoney misses with a hook.
Jomoney misses with a lunging right hand
and Almunecar counters with a good low kick that Jomoney was not able to check.
Jomoney throws a looping overhand right but Almunecar ducks down to avoid it.
Jomoney throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Jomoney - just one landing.
Jomoney fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Almunecar throws an overhand right that lands on Jomoney's shoulder, as Jomoney tries to avoid the shot.
Almunecar throws a low kick but Jomoney avoids it.
Jomoney moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Almunecar.
Jomoney with a nice cross.
Almunecar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jomoney.
Jomoney needs to keep his hands up - Almunecar had a free shot at his head there.
Jomoney's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A slow jab from Jomoney misses its intended target.
Almunecar was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jomoney moves away from the strike by Almunecar.
Almunecar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jomoney has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Almunecar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jomoney throws a hook but Almunecar avoids it easily.
Jomoney getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Almunecar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jomoney shoots and misses
and Almunecar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jomoney misses with a hook
and Almunecar counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jomoney swinging wildly here.
That's two 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!
Jomoney jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Jomoney throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jomoney throws a poor cross that misses
and Almunecar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Almunecar scores with a jab.
Almunecar feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jomoneys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Almunecar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jomoney has his takedown stuffed
and Almunecar counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Almunecar tries to score with a low kick but Jomoney moves his leg out of the way.
Almunecar misses with an uppercut.
Almunecar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jomoney misses with a takedown attempt
and Almunecar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alcide Almunecar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Jomoney.
Jomoney tries for a takedown but Almunecar circles away easily
and Almunecar counters with a straight right hand.
Jomoney takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jomoney takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jomoney throws a right hand that misses
enabling Almunecar to counter with a crisp jab.
Almunecar misses with a wild body shot.
Jomoney clobbers Almunecar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jomoney chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Almunecar can pounce on him.
No joy there for Jomoney, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jomoney closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Almunecar's guard.
Almunecar is trying to control the position but Jomoney postures up.
Jomoney trying to control but Almunecar is working from the bottom.
Jomoney throws a big right hand that misses.
Almunecar pulls Jomoney in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almunecar trying to keep a closed guard but Jomoney is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jomoney trying to control but Almunecar is working from the bottom.
Jomoney postures up.
Almunecar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jomoney smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jomoney looks to land a left hand but Almunecar moved out of range nicely.
Jomoney throws a shot from downtown. Almunecar moves away and avoids it.
Almunecar appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jomoney steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Almunecar.
Almunecar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Almunecar misses the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alcide Almunecar.
I think Almunecar 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alcide Almunecar!
Alcide Almunecar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Loris (ranked 306 p4p, 175 weight class) and Surianglek Sitsongrit (ranked 39 p4p, 23 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Hugo Loris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Surianglek Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Loris.
Sitsongrit doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Loris misses with a straight right.
Loris definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Loris has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Loris drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Loris tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sitsongrit throws Loris to one side and escapes!
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Loris.
Loris scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Loris is looking to take a break and control but Sitsongrit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Loris thows a huge punch but Sitsongrit dodges it nicely.
Loris is looking to pass Sitsongrit's guard but actually Sitsongrit recovers to full guard.
Loris drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sitsongrit looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sitsongrit looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sitsongrit!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loris is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Loris's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sitsongrit stands up and beckons Loris to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Loris or perhaps it was just good defense by Sitsongrit, which made it look bad.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A telegraphed right hand from Loris misses the target.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Loris off balance momentarily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Loris checks a leg kick.
Loris shoots and misses
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
Loris shoots and misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Loris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loris misses with a body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
Loris has his takedown stuffed
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
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!
Loris shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit rushes Loris and presses him up against the cage.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Loris is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit.
Loris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Loris wants a takedown but no success here.
Loris is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Loris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
Loris fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Loris lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Loris stops Sitsongrit from getting back to his feet.
Loris wants to work for an arm triangle but Sitsongrit is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sitsongrit keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Well, if Loris is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to full guard.
Loris is trying to control the action in half guard but Sitsongrit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sitsongrit is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Loris's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Loris's back!
Sitsongrit slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Loris trying to control the position but Sitsongrit manages to sink in the hooks.
I would not like to be Loris right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loris is trying to break free.
Sitsongrit not allowing Loris to control his hands.
Loris tries to roll but Sitsongrit sticks to his back.
Loris is working hard here to advance position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I would not like to be Loris right now.
Loris rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Loris wants to get back to full guard.
Sitsongrit seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Surianglek Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Loris dives in for a single leg takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Loris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Loris tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Loris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
Loris wants to take the fight to the mat but Sitsongrit manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Loris is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sitsongrit gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Loris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Loris blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Loris fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Loris.
Sitsongrit is working Loris over against the cage.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Loris.
Surianglek Sitsongrit seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loris working aggressively here.
Loris turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Sitsongrit sneaks out the side door and pushes Loris away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hugo Loris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loris tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit throws out a counter right but Loris avoids it with no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Loris throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sitsongrit thumps Loris with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loris shoots in looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Loris's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Loris.
Loris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Loris moves out of range.
Sitsongrit has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Loris is just out of range.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Loris. Sitsongrit shrugs it off though.
Sitsongrit slaps away a takedown attempt from Loris, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Loris on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Loris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sitsongrit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sitsongrit flicks out a counter leg kick but Loris steps away.
Loris pushes Sitsongrit up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Loris has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
Loris misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Sitsongrit.
A right handed body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sitsongrit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Surianglek Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the nose.
Sitsongrit lands a brutal head kick. Loris looks out on his feet and Sitsongrit throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Surianglek Sitsongrit!
Surianglek Sitsongrit decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kollaa River (ranked 144 p4p, 1107 weight class) and Walter Payton (ranked 24 p4p, 144 weight class). Payton has chosen Andre Nickatina - Yeah as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 35 - 19 - 2, fighting out of London, Kollaa River!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Walter Payton!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
River throwing a counter right hand but Payton manages to avoid it.
Payton throws out a loose jab but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payton throws a leg kick but River sees it coming and moves out of range.
River swinging wildly here.
Payton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck River on the side of the head.
It looks like Kollaa River has been cut.
Payton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from River.
River moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Payton swings for the body but River moves out of range.
A jab from Payton does it's job there.
Payton feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends River sprawling to the canvas! River rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Payton finish him?!
River is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Payton misses with an uppercut.
River swings for the body but Payton moves out of range.
Payton cracks River with a hook to the temple - River is on wobbly legs here! Payton swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! River falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Payton wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Walter Payton!
A less than humble Walter Payton misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luuk Benjamin (ranked 87 p4p, 202 weight class) and Won Yong Jung (ranked 10 p4p, 24 weight class). Won Yong Jung 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luuk Benjamin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Won Yong Jung!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jung misses with a hook to the body
enabling Benjamin to counter with a crisp jab.
Benjamin throws a jab when Jung was well out of range.
Jung darts in looking for a takedown but Benjamin gets double underhooks and turns Jung into the cage.
Jung swings for the body but Benjamin moves out of range.
Benjamin misses with a two punch combination.
We've been told by Benjamin's head coaches at Bushido Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jung throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benjamin throwing a counter right hand but Jung manages to avoid it.
Jung misses with a lunging right hand
and Benjamin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Benjamin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jung cracks Benjamin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jung on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Benjamin.
Jung takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Won Yong Jung has been cut.
Jung with a lazy takedown attempt
and Benjamin counters with a stiff right hand.
Jung throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Benjamin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Benjamin looks to land a combination but Jung avoids it well.
Jung steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Benjamin.
Jung shoots in but Benjamin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Luuk Benjamin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Won Yong Jung.
Benjamin cracks Jung with a good jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jung shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Benjamin sprawls well. Benjamin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jung gets slowly back to his feet.
Benjamin cracks Jung with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Benjamin has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Jung to stand back up!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jung swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benjamin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jung avoids the body shot from Benjamin.
Benjamin cracks Jung with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Benjamin gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luuk Benjamin!
Luuk Benjamin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Janko Godwin (ranked 12 p4p, 40 weight class) and Milo Andrianakis (ranked 2 p4p, 5 weight class). Andrianakis has chosen The Andy Milonakis Theme Song as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Janko Godwin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Milo Andrianakis!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Godwin moves out of range as Andrianakis strikes.
We've been hearing reports that Godwin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Andrianakis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Andrianakis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Andrianakis misses with an uppercut. Godwin saw that one coming.
It looked like Godwin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Andrianakis pushes Godwin up against the cage in a clinch.
Godwin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andrianakis is trying to break the clinch but Godwin has him pressed against the cage.
Andrianakis misses with an elbow strike.
Godwin breaks the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Godwin scores with a four punch combination!
Andrianakis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Godwin.
Decent striking displayed by Andrianakis there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andrianakis misses the body punch
and Godwin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Andrianakis loads up on a big right hand but Godwin slips the punch.
Andrianakis tries to bum rush Godwin with a series of wild strikes but Godwin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Andrianakis gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrianakis misses with a body punch.
Godwin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andrianakis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Godwin is looking to counter punch.
Milo Andrianakis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andrianakis tries to clinch up
and Godwin counters with a right hand to the body.
Godwin throws an overhand right that lands on Andrianakis's shoulder, as Andrianakis tries to avoid the shot.
Godwin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Godwin avoids the body shot from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis moves to clinch but Godwin breaks away
and Andrianakis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andrianakis throws out a loose jab but Godwin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Godwin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Godwin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Godwin counters with a left and a right that stings Andrianakis.
Andrianakis is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godwin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Andrianakis manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Godwin landing some decent shots from guard.
Godwin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Andrianakis has momentary wrist control but Godwin slips an elbow through the middle.
Godwin is in close to Andrianakis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Godwin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Andrianakis pushes Godwin off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've been informed that Andrianakis 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.
Andrianakis misses the shot to the body.
Godwin lands an overhand right.
Godwin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Godwin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Godwin slips under a jab.
A big right from Andrianakis misses.
Andrianakis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Godwin. Godwin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godwin misses with a wild body shot.
Andrianakis throws out a counter right but Godwin avoids it with no problem.
A punch combination from Godwin misses.
Andrianakis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Godwin.
Godwin takes one to the side of the head.
Godwin lands with a straight right. Andrianakis didn't see that one coming.
Andrianakis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Godwin throws a low kick, looking for Andrianakis's leg but Andrianakis calmly moves out of range.
Andrianakis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Godwin doesn't seem bothered though.
Godwin lands a nice shot that snaps Andrianakis's head back.
Andrianakis tries to clinch
and Godwin counters with a nice body shot.
Andrianakis throws a series of punches but Godwin avoids them all with ease.
Andrianakis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Godwin.
Godwin is looking to counter punch.
Andrianakis with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Godwin throws a sloppy body shot
letting Andrianakis counter with a right hand.
Godwin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Andrianakis misses with a lunging right hand
and Godwin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Godwin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Andrianakis manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Andrianakis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Andrianakis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Andrianakis cracks Godwin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Andrianakis avoids the body shot from Godwin.
Andrianakis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Godwin counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andrianakis throws a series of punches but Godwin avoids them all with ease.
Andrianakis throws a big shot that misses.
Godwin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Andrianakis's waist but Andrianakis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Godwin off to one side.
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 Janko Godwin will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The fighters circling - Andrianakis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andrianakis is looking to clinch.
Andrianakis avoids a punch combination nicely.
It seemed like Andrianakis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jab from Andrianakis.
Godwin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Godwin throws a right and a left that Andrianakis avoids nicely.
Andrianakis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Andrianakis misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrianakis misses with an uppercut
and Godwin counters with a left to the body.
Andrianakis lands with a good body shot.
Godwin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Andrianakis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Godwin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrianakis thuds a left hand into Godwin's body.
A jab from Godwin finds it's way through Andrianakis's defenses.
Godwin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Andrianakis avoids it really well and circles away.
Andrianakis's jab looks to have found its range, popping Godwin under the eye.
Andrianakis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andrianakis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Godwin counters with a stiff right hand.
Godwin moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Godwin.
Godwin scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godwin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andrianakis prevents a body shot from Godwin.
Godwin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andrianakis scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andrianakis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Godwin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Godwin has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Andrianakis is trying to keep an underhook but Godwin manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Godwin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Janko Godwin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Godwin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Andrianakis defends it well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Andrianakis wants to stand back up but Godwin manages to pass into side control.
Godwin prevents Andrianakis from escaping the position.
Godwin working the ground and pound from side control.
Godwin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Andrianakis taking a bit of punishment here - Godwin scoring with strikes.
Andrianakis takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Godwin cracks Andrianakis with a big elbow.
Godwin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Andrianakis is rocked!
Andrianakis throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Godwin.
Andrianakis lands with a cross.
Godwin stuns Andrianakis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Godwin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Andrianakis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Godwin doesn't seem bothered though.
Andrianakis misses with a lunging right hand
and Godwin lands a stunning uppercut that sends Andrianakis to the mat!
Andrianakis is still in real trouble! Can Godwin finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Godwin prevents Andrianakis from standing back up.
Andrianakis on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Godwin working Andrianakis over with strikes.
Godwin lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Andrianakis! More strikes land and this one is all over! Godwin jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Janko Godwin!
Janko Godwin retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Janko Godwin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Milo Andrianakis stepped up to the mic, saying 'I had sadness for breakfast'.
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