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MMAH 102 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Loke Sabel (ranked 3485 p4p, 3483 weight class) and Alexey Turmarrov (ranked 411 p4p, 410 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Loke Sabel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexey Turmarrov!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sabel steps into range and cracks Turmarrov with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Turmarrov flops backwards and Sabel dives into his guard looking to finish!
 It looks like Alexey Turmarrov has been cut.
Turmarrov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Turmarrov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sabel cracks Turmarrov with a solid left hand.
 Turmarrov is rocked!
Sabel slips nicely into half guard.
Turmarrov is still in real trouble! Can Sabel finish him?
Sabel sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Turmarrov! Oh, Turmarrov is in big trouble! Sabel lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Loke Sabel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Samart Payakaroon (ranked 3117 p4p, 3283 weight class) and Kyoshi Sun (ranked 363 p4p, 380 weight class). Kyoshi Sun is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Samart Payakaroon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyoshi Sun!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payakaroon avoids the body shot from Sun.
A jab lands there for Sun.
Payakaroon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Payakaroon tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sun manages to circle out of the way.
Payakaroon throws a front kick that sends Sun stumbling back into the cage.
Payakaroon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sun throws a hook but Payakaroon blocks it.
Payakaroon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sun.
Sun looks to land a left hand but Payakaroon moved out of range nicely.
Payakaroon is looking to counter the offense by Sun and move into the clinch.
Payakaroon slips a jab from Sun.
Kyoshi Sun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sun lands a jab to the head.
Sun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payakaroon manages to avoid it.
Payakaroon moves away from the strike by Sun.
Sun throws an off balance right hand
and Payakaroon moves into the clinch.
Payakaroon working aggressively here.
Payakaroon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sun takes a shot to the head.
Sun misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sun misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakaroon gets through Sun's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sun tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sun doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sun tries to work over Payakaroon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sun lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sun lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Payakaroon backwards.
Sun misses with some punches.
Sun misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sun working aggressively here.
Sun has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Payakaroon seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sun can turn it around.
Payakaroon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Payakaroon misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sun.
Payakaroon leaning against his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon misses with a body punch.
Payakaroon pushes Sun back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sun tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Payakaroon as the two fighters clinch.
Sun misses with a body punch.
Payakaroon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sun.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payakaroon throws a head punch that misses.
Sun tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Payakaroon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sun lands a shoulder strike.
Payakaroon blocks an uppercut.
Payakaroon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sun tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Payakaroon's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon lands a left hand.
Sun lands a shoulder strike.
Sun blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Payakaroon scores with a shot to the side of Sun's head.
Payakaroon struggles to land a body shot inside as Sun controls his hands.
Sun misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Payakaroon.
Sun misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sun fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Payakaroon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sun stalling in the clinch.
Payakaroon can't find room to land a body shot as Sun controls the action.
Payakaroon scores with a shot to the side of Sun's head.
Payakaroon throws a punch but it's blocked by Sun.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Payakaroon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Payakaroon effectively controlling the action here.
Sun misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Payakaroon throws a head punch that misses.
Payakaroon misses with a punch on the inside.
Payakaroon blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payakaroon effectively controlling the action here.
Payakaroon working aggressively here.
Payakaroon misses with a punch on the inside.
Payakaroon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Payakaroon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Payakaroon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sun up against the cage.
Sun is working Payakaroon over against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samart Payakaroon dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Payakaroon connects with a leg kick.
Payakaroon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sun fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sun throws a punch but it's blocked by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon has Sun pressed against the cage.
Payakaroon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Payakaroon throws a head punch that misses.
Sun misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Payakaroon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Payakaroon.
Sun misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sun tries to throw a body punch but Payakaroon avoids it by throwing Sun back against the cage.
Payakaroon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sun tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakaroon misses with a body punch.
Payakaroon can't find room to land a body shot as Sun controls the action.
Sun prevents a body shot from Payakaroon.
Sun blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sun.
Payakaroon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Payakaroon's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Payakaroon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Payakaroon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sun can do to turn this around?
Payakaroon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Payakaroon blocks a body shot from Sun.
Sun misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sun misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Payakaroon stalling against the cage.
Payakaroon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sun tries to work over Payakaroon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Payakaroon has Sun pushed against the cage.
Payakaroon has a couple of punches blocked by Sun.
Payakaroon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sun breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sun lands a slapping body shot.
Sun misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payakaroon.
Sun has managed to clinch.
Sun is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Payakaroon misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sun lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sun softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Payakaroon fails to land.
A short right from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon tries to work over Sun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Payakaroon.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon misses with a punch on the inside.
Sun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Payakaroon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sun prevents a body shot from Payakaroon.
Sun blocks an uppercut.
Payakaroon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sun misses with a short punch on the inside.
Payakaroon slowing the pace effectively.
Payakaroon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Payakaroon tries to throw a body punch but Sun avoids it by throwing Payakaroon back against the cage.
Payakaroon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sun prevents a body shot from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sun fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Payakaroon tries a body shot but Sun blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sun softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sun fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sun throws a punch but it's blocked by Payakaroon.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sun.
A short left from Sun.
Payakaroon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sun up against the cage.
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 Samart Payakaroon will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Sun lands with a nice body punch.
Sun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payakaroon manages to avoid it.
Sun fails to land with a series of punches.
Sun misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payakaroon.
That kick from Payakaroon tenderised Sun's leg. Sun is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slow jab from Sun misses its intended target.
Sun darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sun moves out of range of the leg kick from Payakaroon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakaroon throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sun.
Sun gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Payakaroon throws a punch but it's blocked by Sun.
Sun blocking some punches.
Payakaroon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sun tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Payakaroon swings wildly with an uppercut but Sun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sun struggles to land a body shot inside as Payakaroon controls his hands.
Sun swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sun can't find room to land a body shot as Payakaroon controls the action.
Payakaroon blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sun creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Payakaroon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Suns head.
Sun throws a head punch that misses.
Payakaroon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Payakaroon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kyoshi Sun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sun backwards.
Sun lands with a left to the head.
Samart Payakaroon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sun doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Payakaroon misses with some punches.
Payakaroon tries to work over Sun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Payakaroon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payakaroon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sun's elbow.
Payakaroon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sun can't find room to land a body shot as Payakaroon controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Payakaroon.
Payakaroon working aggressively here.
Payakaroon pushes Sun back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sun misses with a hook to the ribs.
Payakaroon scores with a shot to the side of Sun's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sun blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sun misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Payakaroon fails to land.
Sun manages to break the clinch.
Payakaroon throws a push kick but Sun slaps the foot to one side.
Sun clinches with his opponent.
Payakaroon content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sun misses with a hook from the clinch.
Payakaroon tries a body shot but Sun blocks it.
Payakaroon tries a body shot but Sun blocks it.
Payakaroon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Payakaroon digs a right hand underneath Sun's ribcage. Sun let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Payakaroon misses with a punch to the body.
Sun has a couple of punches blocked by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sun misses with the head strike.
Sun works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Payakaroon taking a breather.
Payakaroon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sun pushes Payakaroon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sun lands an uppercut.
Payakaroon swings wildly with an uppercut but Sun uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sun.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sun misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sun tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sun working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Payakaroon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Payakaroon misses with the head strike.
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 Samart Payakaroon.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Payakaroon, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samart Payakaroon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kharkat Rahmanko (ranked 2676 p4p, 3563 weight class) and Aaron A. Aaronson (ranked 282 p4p, 366 weight class). Aaron A. Aaronson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kharkat Rahmanko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aaron A. Aaronson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rahmanko throws a sloppy head kick and Aaronson moves out of range easily.
Rahmanko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aaronson circles away quickly and effectively.
Rahmanko slips a straight right by Aaronson.
Rahmanko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rahmanko throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Aaron A. Aaronson has been cut.
Rahmanko misses with a double jab
and Aaronson counters with a body kick.
Rahmanko throws a right hand that misses
and Aaronson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rahmanko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rahmanko swings wildly with an uppercut but Aaronson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Rahmanko.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aaronson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rahmanko swings wildly with an uppercut but Aaronson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aaronson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rahmanko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Aaronson prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahmanko blocks an uppercut.
Aaronson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rahmanko backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Aaronson.
Rahmanko holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rahmanko is trying to force a seperation but Aaronson has the dominant position.
Aaronson working aggressively here.
Rahmanko tries to break the clinch but Aaronson is controlling the position.
Rahmanko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rahmanko lands a takedown into guard.
Rahmanko throws a big right hand that misses.
Aaronson keeping moving, preventing Rahmanko from controlling successfully.
Rahmanko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rahmanko throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rahmanko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aaronson wants to stand and escape but Rahmanko is having none of it.
Rahmanko stays in close to Aaronson's body and controls the position.
Rahmanko drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Aaronson dives on top into guard.
Rahmanko 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.
Rahmanko has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rahmanko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aaronson is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahmanko is pulling down on Aaronson's head to control his posture.
Rahmanko has a closed guard, preventing Aaronson from standing up.
Aaronson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rahmanko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rahmanko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Aaronson counters with a body kick.
Aaron A. Aaronson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rahmanko has closed the distance and engaged Aaronson in a clinch.
Rahmanko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aaronson.
Aaronson swings wildly with an uppercut but Rahmanko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahmanko misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rahmanko.
Aaronson misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Aaronson fails to land.
Aaronson blocking some punches.
Aaronson blocking some punches.
Aaronson scores with a shot to the side of Rahmanko's head.
Rahmanko blocks an uppercut.
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 Kharkat Rahmanko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aaron A. Aaronson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rahmanko goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rahmanko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rahmanko throws a hook but Aaronson avoids it easily.
We've been told by Rahmanko's head coaches at Doom\'s Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rahmanko changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Aaronson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Aaronson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Rahmanko is trying to ground and pound but Aaronson uses the momentary lack of control by Rahmanko to regain half guard.
Rahmanko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rahmanko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rahmanko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aaronson's head.
Rahmanko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aaronson is trying to stand back up but Rahmanko is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rahmanko looks to land a strike but Aaronson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Rahmanko stops Aaronson from standing up.
Rahmanko is looking to work some ground and pound but Aaronson has wrist control.
Rahmanko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rahmanko trying to control but Aaronson is working from the bottom.
Kharkat Rahmanko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rahmanko throwing strikes from guard but Aaronson blocks nicely.
Rahmanko throwing strikes from guard but Aaronson blocks nicely.
Rahmanko wants to control from the top but Aaronson keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Aaronson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aaronson connects with a body shot.
Rahmanko looks to land a combination but Aaronson avoids it well.
Aaronson walks into a left hand.
Donk. Rahmanko catches Aaronson right on the button with a cross.
Rahmanko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aaronson avoids it really well and circles away.
A good leg kick by Aaronson.
Kharkat Rahmanko is winning the standup battle so far.
Aaronson has closed the distance and engaged Rahmanko in a clinch.
Aaronson throws a punch but it's blocked by Rahmanko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aaronson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rahmanko blocks an uppercut.
Aaronson misses with a punch on the inside.
Aaronson throws a head punch that misses.
Rahmanko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Aaronson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aaronson can't find room to land a body shot as Rahmanko controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Aaronson fails to land.
Aaronson misses with some punches.
Aaronson working aggressively here.
Aaronson misses with some punches.
Aaronson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rahmanko's elbow.
Aaronson throws a head punch that misses.
Aaronson misses with a punch to the body.
Rahmanko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aaronson misses with some punches.
Rahmanko tries for a takedown but Aaronson manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kharkat Rahmanko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aaronson can't find room to land a body shot as Rahmanko controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Rahmanko.
Aaronson lands an uppercut.
Aaronson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aaronson lands a shoulder strike.
Aaronson tries to throw a body punch but Rahmanko avoids it by throwing Aaronson back against the cage.
Aaronson blocking some punches.
Aaronson blocks an elbow 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!
Aaronson misses with some punches.
Aaron A. Aaronson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rahmanko misses with some punches.
Aaronson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rahmanko's elbow.
Rahmanko blocks an uppercut.
Rahmanko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aaronson lands a hook that snaps the head of Rahmanko backwards.
Aaronson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rahmanko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rahmanko keeps control of Aaronson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rahmanko avoiding damage.
Aaronson dodges an elbow strike from Rahmanko.
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 Kharkat Rahmanko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aaron A. Aaronson'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Rahmanko misses with a jab to the body
and Aaronson counters with a leg kick.
Kharkat Rahmanko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rahmanko looks to score with a jab to the body but Aaronson is just out of range.
Aaronson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Aaronson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Aaronson throws out a loose jab but Rahmanko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahmanko staying out of range there.
Rahmanko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aaronson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rahmanko scores with a three punch combo!
Rahmanko dips to his left and cracks Aaronson with an uppercut!
Rahmanko swings away with a body shot that misses
and Aaronson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rahmanko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Aaronson counters with a nice uppercut.
Rahmanko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aaronson, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahmanko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Aaronson fails to land.
Rahmanko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aaronsons head.
Rahmanko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aaronson.
Aaronson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Aaronson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aaronson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rahmanko backwards.
Rahmanko throws a head punch that misses.
Aaronson throws a head punch that misses.
Aaronson has Rahmanko pressed against the cage, preventing Rahmanko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rahmanko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aaronson throws a punch but it's blocked by Rahmanko.
Aaronson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rahmanko's efforts to push away.
Rahmanko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rahmanko blocking some punches.
Rahmanko misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Aaronson fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aaronson misses with some punches.
Rahmanko lands with a left to the head.
Rahmanko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rahmanko lands a nice uppercut.
Aaronson scores with a shot to the side of Rahmanko's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rahmanko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aaron A. Aaronson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aaronson working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Aaronson.
Rahmanko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aaronson tries to throw a body punch but Rahmanko avoids it by throwing Aaronson back against the cage.
Aaronson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aaronson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Aaronson.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rahmanko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aaronson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Aaronson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aaronson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rahmanko.
Aaronson is pressed up against the cage. Rahmanko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aaronson down to the mat. Aaronson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aaronson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rahmanko blocks a jab.
Rahmanko looks for a takedown but Aaronson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kharkat Rahmanko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aaronson cracks Rahmanko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rahmanko needs to keep his hands up - Aaronson had a free shot at his head there.
Rahmanko looks to throw the jab but Aaronson is out of range.
Aaronson tries a quick counter leg kick but Rahmanko is wise to it.
Rahmanko looks for a takedown but Aaronson sprawls well.
Aaronson catches Rahmanko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aaronson works Rahmanko's body with a nice hook.
Aaronson throws an overhand right that lands on Rahmanko's shoulder, as Rahmanko tries to avoid the shot.
Rahmanko throws a poor cross that misses
and Aaronson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rahmanko really felt that one!
Aaronson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Aaronson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kharkat Rahmanko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aaronson. Rahmanko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aaronson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Aaronson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rahmanko has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Aaronson.
Rahmanko has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Aaronson.
Rahmanko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aaronson.
Aaronson lands a big right hand that sends Rahmanko crashing to the mat! Aaronson stays standing though and waves Rahmanko back to his feet!
 Rahmanko is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aaronson sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Rahmanko's defenses. It connects perfectly with Rahmanko's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aaron A. Aaronson!
Aaron A. Aaronson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sauv Ignon (ranked 3164 p4p, 2442 weight class) and Mohammed Al Din Kader (ranked 366 p4p, 291 weight class). Sauv Ignon 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sauv Ignon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mohammed Al Din Kader!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ignon lands a slapping body shot.
Ignon misses with a wild combination.
Ignon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Din Kader was well out of range. Poor timing from Ignon.
Ignon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Al Din Kader counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 It looks like Sauv Ignon has been cut.
Ignon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ignon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ignon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Al Din Kader counters with a nice uppercut.
Ignon moves out of range of the strikes.
Al Din Kader misses with a looping right.
Ignon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ignon throws a body punch but Al Din Kader moves out of range.
Sauv Ignon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ignon wants to clinch
and Al Din Kader counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ignon! Al Din Kader lets Ignon back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Ignon is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ignon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Al Din Kader counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mohammed Al Din Kader!
Mohammed Al Din Kader was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Gray (ranked 1813 p4p, 3607 weight class) and Autobot Three (ranked 230 p4p, 401 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex Gray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Autobot Three!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gray throws a hook to the side of Three's head but Three sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Three doesn't manage to clinch there - Gray circles away.
Three gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Three tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alex Gray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gray definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Three moves into the clinch.
Gray gets through Three's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Three is trying to pull guard but Gray has him pressed against the cage.
Gray misses with a punch to the body.
Three jumps guard but Gray stands there with Three around his waist. Three gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gray swings wildly with an uppercut but Three uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Three tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gray just stands there and leans against the cage.
Alex Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Autobot Three.
Three gets control of Gray's arms and successfully pulls guard. Three will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gray is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray wants to control from the top but Three keeps moving.
Gray looking to pass the guard.
Gray sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gray looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Three escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gray gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gray tries to free his leg and advance position but Three is retaining full guard.
Gray knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Three on the ground.
Gray's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gray got a little sloppy there for a moment and Three has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gray has managed to get both his arms back between Three's legs - danger averted.
Three is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gray looking to sit in guard and control but Three gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Three is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gray is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gray looking for a sweep. Not yet Gray, not yet.
Gray seems keen to control Three's posture.
Gray'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 four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Three won't allow Gray to sweep him here.
Gray is working hard here to advance position.
Gray has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Three has passed into side control.
Three trying to control the action but Gray is working from the bottom.
Gray struggling a bit here.
Gray on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gray tries to get out of the position.
Gray is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gray wants to control but Three postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Autobot Three will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A big left from Gray misses.
Nice straight punches there by Gray. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gray.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gray. Three does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab lands there for Gray.
Gray punishes Three's body with a nice straight punch.
Three keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Three is looking to clinch but Gray is avoiding it.
Three tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gray paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gray just misses with a punch to the body.
Three wants to counter with a clinch but Gray pushes him away.
Gray gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Three is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gray to keep the fight standing.
Three manages to pull guard.
Gray sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray continues to stall.
Three is trying to keep Gray in close.
Gray wants to control from the top but Three keeps moving.
Three looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gray looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
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.
Gray got a little sloppy there for a moment and Three has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gray has managed to get both his arms back between Three's legs - danger averted.
Gray looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Three can do to turn this around?
Three is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gray defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray content to stall in guard here.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Gray.
Gray passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gray wants to control for a moment but Three uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Gray seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Three does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gray is taking a breather. Three says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gray stalling away here and it's allowed Three to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Three working for a triangle but Gray defends it easily.
Gray trying to move into half guard but instead Three has managed to sweep!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gray looking to control.
Gray wants to control but Three passes easily into half guard.
Gray is positioning himself well to prevent Three advancing to mount.
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 Alex Gray will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Gray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Three.
Three wants to counter with a clinch but Gray pushes him away.
Gray misses the jab.
Three tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gray swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gray keeps the fight on the outside.
Three doesn't manage to clinch there - Gray circles away.
Three wants to clinch.
Gray throws a shot from downtown. Three moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Three takes the fight into the clinch.
Gray lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Three breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gray misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Three counters with a low kick, right behind Gray 's knee.
Gray fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Three manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray misses with a shot to the body
and Three connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Three tries to clinch there but Gray circles away.
Gray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gray bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Three tries to close the distance and clinch but Gray swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gray swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Three counters with a straight right hand.
Gray just misses with a punch to the body.
Gray cracks a nice hook into Three's ribs.
Gray swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Three.
Three tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Three keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gray throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Three on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Three wants to clinch.
Gray misses with a wild body shot.
Gray tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Three was well out of range. Poor timing from Gray.
Gray swats away the attempt to clinch by Three.
Gray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gray cracks Three with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gray circles away from the clinch attempt.
Three wants to clinch up but Gray keeps it at a distance.
Gray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Three moves away.
Gray is looking to wear down Three with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Three tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gray paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Three tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gray manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Three moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gray takes a swing at Three's ribcage but misses.
Gray pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Three fails with an attempt to clinch.
Three wants to clinch.
Gray misses with a body shot.
Three tries to counter with a clinch but Gray shakes him off and moves away.
A shot to the body from Gray misses
and Three moves into the clinch.
Gray stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Three tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gray smiles and moves away.
Gray misses with a wild body shot.
Three slips under a jab from Gray.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gray has managed to clinch.
Gray managing to block the knees to the body from Three.
Gray throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Three fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gray presses Three against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gray lands a hook that snaps the head of Three backwards.
Gray keeps control of Three as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Three wants to break free but Gray has control.
Gray scores with a shot to the side of Three's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Three lands with a light punch inside.
Gray scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gray tries a body shot but Three blocks it.
Gray pushes Three back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Three tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gray just stands there and leans against the cage.
Alex Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Autobot Three.
A body shot lands from Gray.
Three takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gray pushes Three back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gray lands a right hand that snaps the head of Three backwards.
Alex Gray has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gray lands with a right to the head.
Three's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Gray showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gray has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Gray!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Buakaw Banchamek (ranked 2765 p4p, 2133 weight class) and Ben Dover (ranked 326 p4p, 263 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Buakaw Banchamek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Dover!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banchamek throws a sloppy head kick and Dover moves out of range easily.
Banchamek throws a head kick that misses.
Banchamek throws a sloppy head kick and Dover moves out of range easily.
Dover misses with a takedown
and Banchamek counters with an outside leg kick.
Dover's coach down at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dover's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dover misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dover changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Banchamek looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dover working the ground and pound but Banchamek is defending the strikes.
Dover scoring with punches and elbows.
Dover has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Banchamek can't do much from the bottom here.
Dover scoring with punches from side control.
Dover in side control, throwing shots but Banchamek defends.
Banchamek's coaches at Shut Up & Train! have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Dover throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Banchamek works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Dover working over Banchamek with some ground and pound. Banchamek looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dover throws a strike but Banchamek avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Dover with a flurry of punches that miss.
Banchamek tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dover chips away with some ground and pound.
Banchamek bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dover's guard.
Banchamek controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dover seems keen to control Banchamek's posture.
Banchamek trying to control but Dover is working from the bottom.
Dover wants to sweep here but Banchamek controlling him for the moment.
Dover keeping moving, preventing Banchamek from controlling successfully.
Banchamek has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dover keeping full guard, as Banchamek tries to pass.
Banchamek not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Banchamek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dover swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Banchamek trying to control but Dover is working from the bottom.
Dover has control of Banchamek's left arm, preventing Banchamek from doing any damage.
Dover is continuing to stall.
Banchamek trying to control the position from guard on top but Dover is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dover is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dover.
Buakaw Banchamek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Dover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dover tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dover fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Banchamek to the ground. Dover is now in Banchamek's guard.
Banchamek looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dover accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Banchamek on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Banchamek tries to get out of the position.
Dover trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dover accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dover throws a big elbow that misses.
Dover connects with a couple of short punches.
Dover postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dover is in close to Banchamek's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Banchamek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dover is one step ahead there.
Dover lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dover is in close to Banchamek's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Banchamek avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dover is working Banchamek over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dover content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dover keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Banchamek's head.
Dover landing with the ground and pound.
Banchamek avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dover takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dover looks for a takedown but Banchamek sprawls well.
Banchamek displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dover.
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 Buakaw Banchamek will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from Banchamek. No joy for Dover on that attempt.
Banchamek lands with a nice body kick.
Dover fails with a takedown attempt.
Banchamek misses with a low kick as Dover jumps back.
Dover shoots in for a takedown but Banchamek shows good takedown defense.
Buakaw Banchamek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Dover.
Dover tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Banchamek defends well and Dover ends up having to push Banchamek into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dover shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Banchamek as he jumps to the side.
Banchamek goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dover on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Banchamek lands with a nice body kick.
Banchamek chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Banchamek tries a head kick but it misses.
Dover closes this distance looking for a takedown but Banchamek circles away.
Dover takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Banchamek.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Banchamek. Dover shrugs it off though.
Dover is breathing heavily.
Dover tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dover darts in looking for a takedown but Banchamek gets double underhooks and turns Dover into the cage.
Dover shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Banchamek counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dover is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Banchamek connects with a leg kick.
Dover fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Banchamek avoids it really well and circles away.
Banchamek tries to sprawl but Dover drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dover is thwarting Banchamek's attempts to control the position.
Dover misses with a head shot. Banchamek uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banchamek is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Dover tries to pull guard but Banchamek holds him up against the cage and eventually Dover drops back down to his feet.
Banchamek stops a takedown attempt from Dover.
Dover is trying to pull guard but Banchamek has him pressed against the cage.
Dover blocks a body shot from Banchamek.
Banchamek lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Banchamek stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Banchamek.
Dover wants to take the fight to the mat but Banchamek manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short right from Banchamek on the inside.
A body shot lands from Banchamek.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Banchamek as the two fighters clinch.
Banchamek pushes Dover back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Banchamek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dover can do to turn this around?
Banchamek lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Come on Banchamek - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Banchamek is leaning against Dover and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dover has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Banchamek.
Banchamek lands an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nice body punch from Banchamek - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Banchamek.
Banchamek throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dovers head.
A short left from Banchamek.
Banchamek stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Banchamek lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dover is rocked!
Banchamek lands with a left to the head.
Dover is still on wobbly legs! Can Banchamek finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banchamek lands with a short shot to the head.
Banchamek pushes Dover back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Banchamek.
Banchamek misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Banchamek - that landed with a thud.
Banchamek lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Banchamek presses Dover against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Banchamek drops Dover onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Dover is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Banchamek stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Banchamek is leaning against Dover and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Banchamek dips a shoulder and cracks Dover with a mighty uppercut! Dover falls back against the cage and Banchamek unloads with a barrage of strikes! Dover is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Banchamek screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buakaw Banchamek!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saul Singer (ranked 1709 p4p, 3088 weight class) and Biz Biggie (ranked 239 p4p, 385 weight class). Biz Biggie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Saul Singer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Biz Biggie!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Biggie.
Biggie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Singer sprawls well. Singer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Biggie gets slowly back to his feet.
Biggie throws an overhand right that lands on Singer's shoulder, as Singer tries to avoid the shot.
Singer looks to land a left hand but Biggie moved out of range nicely.
Singer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters circling - Singer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Biggie with the counter takedown but Singer avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biggie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Biggie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Singer slips a jab from Biggie.
Singer throws a big counter combination but Biggie scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Singer fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggie shoots in looking for a takedown but Singer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Biggie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Biggie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Biggie working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Singer pushes Biggie off looking to stand but Biggie dives back in and keeps control.
Biggie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Biggie wants to work for an arm triangle but Singer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Biggie prevents Singer from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Biggie trying to control the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Biggie throws a lazy right hand but Singer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Singer throws out a loose jab but Biggie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Singer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Biggie clinches up with Singer and pushes him back against the cage.
Singer presses Biggie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Singer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Singer manages to break the clinch.
Biggie clinches up with Singer and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Saul Singer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Biz Biggie.
A short right from Singer.
Biggie manages to break the clinch.
Biggie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Singer.
Singer scores with a sloppy right hand. Biggie should have avoided that one.
Biggie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Biggie misses with a takedown attempt - Singer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Singer throws a big counter combination but Biggie scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A big left from Biggie misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Singer misses its target.
Biggie misses the shot to the body.
Singer misses with a hook. Biggie ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Biggie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggie throws a combination that misses
and Singer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Biggie tries for a takedown but Singer circles away easily
and Singer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Biggie shoots and misses
letting Singer counter with a right hand.
Biggie shoots and misses
and Singer counters with a straight right hand.
Saul Singer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Singer ducks under a wild hook from Biggie.
Biggie misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Singer counters with a series of strikes. Biggie will be more careful next time no doubt.
Biggie misses with a left hand
and Singer counters with a big right hand! Oh Biggie is in trouble here! Singer follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saul Singer!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Emilio Morterero (ranked 1127 p4p, 2000 weight class) and Tim Bits (ranked 155 p4p, 248 weight class). Morterero kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Tequila Sunrise (Spanish Version). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Emilio Morterero!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tim Bits!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morterero swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bits.
Morterero slips a straight right by Bits.
Bits lands a slapping body shot.
Bits scores with a jab. Morterero acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Morterero lands with a right hand.
Bits just misses with a punch to the body.
It appears Morterero was looking to counter with a kick there.
Bits moves away from the strike by Morterero.
Bits takes a swing at Morterero's ribcage but misses.
Bits dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bits gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Morterero takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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!
Morterero throws a hook to the side of Bits's head but Bits sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bits throws out a counter right but Morterero avoids it with no problem.
Bits misses with a straight right.
Bits throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bits lands the left hand.
Bits digs a good body shot into Morterero's ribs.
Bits lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Morterero at a distance.
Morterero has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Bits misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morterero.
Morterero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Bits misses the target.
Morterero swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tim Bits seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morterero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bits.
A little feinted left hand from Morterero on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bits scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bits throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bits works Morterero's body with a nice hook.
Bits lands a glancing blow to the side of Morterero's head.
A jab from Morterero misses.
Morterero takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Morterero defending well as Bits loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Bits misses.
Morterero takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Morterero tries a head kick but it misses.
Bits misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morterero.
Morterero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bits swings widly with a right hand
and Morterero connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bits misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Morterero misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bits looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bits throws a jab when Morterero was well out of range.
A big left from Morterero misses.
Jab by Bits.
Morterero on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bits throws a hook to the side of Morterero's head but Morterero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morterero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bits.
Bits gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Morterero.
Morterero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bits throws a poor cross that misses
and Morterero cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Morterero fails to land the takedown.
Bits throws a looping overhand right but Morterero ducks down to avoid it.
Bits misses with a straight right.
Morterero drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bits sprawls and moves away.
Bits throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morterero went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Morterero scores with a hook.
Morterero throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bits throws a shot from downtown. Morterero moves away and avoids it.
Tim Bits is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bits looks to land a combination but Morterero avoids it well.
Morterero misses with a wild body shot.
Bits tries to move into range but Morterero moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Morterero bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bits's head backwards.
Bits on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big left from Morterero misses.
Morterero misses with a looping left.
Bits avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Morterero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bits rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Morterero counter with a right hand.
Bits misses with a two punch combination.
Morterero throwing a counter right hand but Bits manages to avoid it.
Bits connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Morterero momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bits uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morterero.
Morterero swings widly with a right hand
enabling Bits to counter with a crisp jab.
Morterero lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bits circles away quickly and effectively.
Morterero is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bits loads up on a big right hand but Morterero slips the punch.
Morterero misses with a hook. Bits ducked under it nicely.
Bits blocks the body kick.
Bits throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morterero shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Morterero was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bits is looking for a sweep.
Morterero prevents Bits from escaping the position.
Bits is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Morterero off and has taken his back!
Bits trying to control momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morterero has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Bits dominated that round.
That's time! Morterero's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A swing and a miss from Bits.
Morterero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bits.
Bits staying out of range there.
A big left from Bits misses.
Morterero throws a hook to the side of Bits's head but Bits sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bits lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Morterero on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bits throws a body punch but Morterero moves out of range.
Bits connects with a body shot that sends Morterero's belly button to the back.
Bits lands with a shot to the body.
Morterero ducks under a wild hook from Bits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bits misses with a jab, cross combination.
Morterero blocks a jab.
Bits misses with a shot to the body
and Morterero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Morterero tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bits swivels and escapes.
Bits dips to his left and cracks Morterero with an uppercut!
Bits has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morterero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morterero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bits.
Morterero is looking to counter punch.
Bits connects with the punch.
Bits uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morterero.
Morterero walks into a straight right hand from Bits.
Bits ducks under a wild hook from Morterero.
Bits lands a two punch combo.
Bits cracks Morterero with a good jab.
Bits moves out of range of the strikes.
Bits throws a series of punches but Morterero moves out of range.
Bits swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morterero lands a nice shot that snaps Bits's head back.
Morterero throws out a loose jab but Bits uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Bits. Those never looked like landing.
Tim Bits seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bits moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Morterero misses with a left hand
and Bits connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bits throws a jab but it's blocked by Morterero.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bits with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Morterero throws out a loose jab but Bits uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bits ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bits is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morterero.
A little feinted left hand from Morterero on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bits takes a swing at Morterero's ribcage but misses.
Bits misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bits throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morterero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Morterero on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bits misses with a wild body shot.
Bits misses with a body shot
and Morterero counters with a stiff right hand.
Bits misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morterero was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A decent looking cross lands there for Morterero.
Bits misses with a straight left.
Bits misses with a right hand
and Morterero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bits digs a good hook to Morterero's body.
Morterero slips under a jab from Bits.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Morterero.
Bits lands a body shot.
Morterero doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bits throws a looping overhand right but Morterero ducks down to avoid it.
Morterero uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bits.
Bits thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morterero clobbers Bits with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Morterero moves away from the strike by Bits.
Bits ducks under a wild hook from Morterero.
Morterero changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bits tries to avoid it but Morterero manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bits to the ground. Bits escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bits appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emilio Morterero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bits staying out of range there.
Bits throws out a counter right but Morterero avoids it with no problem.
Bits misses with a hook. Morterero ducked under it nicely.
Bits ducks under a wild hook from Morterero.
Some wild striking there from Bits.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bits moves out of range as Morterero strikes.
Bits thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bits with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bits misses with a hook. Morterero ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morterero blocks a jab.
Bits misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morterero.
Bits leaves Morterero with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Morterero looking to score a takedown here. Bits is defending well but Morterero drives through and ends up in Bits's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morterero looking to pass the guard.
Bits can't keep his opponent in guard - Morterero advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Bits showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Morterero's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bits jabs Morterero to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bits comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bits misses with a hook. Morterero ducked under it nicely.
Morterero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bits throws out the jab.
Morterero slips a straight right by Bits.
A head kick misses from Morterero.
Morterero misses with a hook.
Bits takes a swing at Morterero's ribcage but misses.
Bits throws an off balance right hand
and Morterero cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bits is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morterero.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morterero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bits connects with a body shot that sends Morterero's belly button to the back.
Morterero staying out of range there.
Bits misses with a body shot
and Morterero counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Morterero misses with an uppercut
and Bits counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bits misses with a body punch
and Morterero connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morterero swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morterero ducks under a wild hook from Bits.
Morterero throwing a counter right hand but Bits manages to avoid it.
Morterero walks into a stiff left hand from Bits.
Bits rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morterero moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Morterero misses with an uppercut. Bits saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bits. Morterero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morterero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bits.
Bits ducks under a wild hook from Morterero.
Bits misses with a looping left.
Bits lands a nice hook to Morterero's body. Morterero takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Morterero keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bits is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morterero.
Morterero tries to counter with a takedown but Bits is quick to defend against it.
A cross from Bits lands.
Bits misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bits throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morterero misses the shot to the body.
Morterero throws a big shot that misses.
A left lands for Morterero.
Bits throws an off balance right hand
and Morterero counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bits slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Morterero. Those never looked like landing.
Bits getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A big left from Morterero misses.
Morterero throws out a loose jab but Bits uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bits is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morterero.
Bits uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morterero.
Bits ducks right into an uppercut from Morterero.
A big left from Bits misses.
Bits scores with a nice strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bits fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Morterero with a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Morterero.
Bits waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morterero.
Bits missing with a left hand there. Morterero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bits bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bits throws a lazy uppercut
and Morterero counters with a crisp one two that drops Bits! Morterero thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bits to his feet! Bits is in big trouble!
Bits is rocked!
Bits throws a hook but Morterero blocks it.
Bits is still on wobbly legs! Can Morterero finish him?
Bits misses with an uppercut
and Morterero counters with a big slam followed by a series of strikes - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Emilio Morterero!
Emilio Morterero retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gurney Halleck (ranked 3328 p4p, 2228 weight class) and Billi Goat (ranked 382 p4p, 273 weight class). Gurney Halleck 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gurney Halleck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Billi Goat!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halleck bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Halleck trying to control the position but Goat is working away.
Goat tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goat is trying to control Halleck's posture but Halleck avoids it.
Halleck looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halleck trying to control the action but Goat is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goat is looking to reverse the position.
Goat keeps Halleck under control for a moment.
Halleck laying and praying for a moment but Goat takes advantage and regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goat is staying active underneath Halleck, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Halleck is working for a submission of some sort.
Goat tries to roll over but Halleck keeps him under control.
Goat is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Halleck looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Halleck has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Halleck controlling the position easily from mount.
Halleck wants to control the pace but Goat is squirming around nicely.
Halleck goes for an armbar but Goat turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Goat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goat wants to pass the guard but Halleck is keeping the position.
Halleck tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Goat wants to pass the guard but Halleck is keeping the position.
Goat got a little sloppy there for a moment and Halleck has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goat has managed to get both his arms back between Halleck's legs - danger averted.
Goat would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Goat slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Halleck working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Goat doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Goat manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Goat forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Goat is taking a breather. Halleck says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Halleck wants to get back to full guard.
Goat postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Halleck to stand up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Goat darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Halleck gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Goat lands a left hand.
Goat lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Halleck blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halleck's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Halleck is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Goat to keep the fight standing.
Halleck tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short uppercut from Goat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Billi Goat will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Halleck uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goat.
Goat misses with a looping left.
Halleck feinted with a counter takedown.
Goat lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Goat lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Goat lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Goat bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Goat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goat missing with a left hand there. Halleck was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Goat has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Goat throws a hook but Halleck blocks it.
Goat has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Halleck finds it's way round the side to connect with Goat's head.
Halleck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Halleck avoids the body shot from Goat.
Nice body punch from Goat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halleck gets a double leg takedown into Goat's guard.
Halleck looking to pass the guard.
Halleck trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Goat manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Goat looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halleck is looking for a triangle but Goat pushes his legs off easily.
Halleck throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Goat would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Goat avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Goat is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Goat wants to stand but Halleck has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Halleck is trying to control the position but Goat postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Halleck can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Goat controls the pace.
Goat gets to his feet. Halleck looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A looping hook to the body misses from Halleck. Goat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goat ducks under a wild hook from Halleck.
Halleck looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Goat is fending him off so far but Halleck persists. Nope, Goat circles away and we're back to standing.
Halleck looks for a takedown but Goat sprawls well.
Halleck has taken the fight to the clinch.
Goat swings wildly with an uppercut but Halleck uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Halleck's elbow.
Goat lands an uppercut.
Halleck drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gurney Halleck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goat lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goat swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goat lands a shoulder strike.
Goat working aggressively here.
Goat lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Halleck backwards.
Goat throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Goat lands a left hand that snaps the head of Halleck backwards.
Goat blocks a body shot from Halleck.
Goat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Halleck throws a head punch that misses.
Goat misses with some punches.
A short left from Goat.
Goat lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Goat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goat swings wildly with an uppercut but Halleck uses good head movement to avoid it.
Halleck blocks an uppercut.
Billi Goat seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halleck has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Goat is trying to keep an underhook but Halleck manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Gurney Halleck overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halleck wants to free his trapped foot but Goat is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Goat tries to get to full guard but Halleck has control of the leg.
Halleck is stalling here. Goat is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Halleck seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Goat has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Goat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Goat advances nicely into full mount.
Goat is looking to work his way around to Halleck's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Goat wants to stand but Halleck is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billi Goat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Goat ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Halleck takes a swing at Goat's ribcage but misses.
Goat now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Halleck misses with a shot to the body
and Goat counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Goat scores with a body shot.
Goat scores with the left hand. Halleck knows he should have avoided that one.
Goat swings for the body but Halleck moves out of range.
Halleck changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice uppercut there from Goat.
Goat digs a good body shot into Halleck's ribs.
Halleck swings for the body but Goat moves out of range.
Goat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halleck.
Halleck darts in and clinches Goat up against the cage.
Billi Goat is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Goat misses with a body punch.
Goat tries a body shot but Halleck blocks it.
Halleck misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halleck misses with a punch to the body.
Goat scores with a hook to the body.
Goat lands a nice uppercut.
Halleck tries to work over Goat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goat gets through Halleck's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Halleck fails to land.
Goat blocks an uppercut.
Halleck misses with the head strike.
Halleck blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Halleck swings wildly with an uppercut but Goat uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halleck has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Goat after a bit of a struggle.
Goat lands with a left to the head.
Halleck takes a shot to the head.
Goat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Halleck's elbow.
Goat swings wildly with an uppercut but Halleck uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Goat fails to land.
Halleck goes for a takedown in the clinch but Goat prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goat throws a punch but it's blocked by Halleck.
Halleck goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Halleck is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Goat to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gurney Halleck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halleck tries a body shot but Goat blocks it.
Gurney Halleck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goat makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Goat swings wildly with an uppercut but Halleck uses good head movement to avoid it.
Halleck drags the fight down to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goat wants to get up but he can't break Halleck's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Goat won't allow Halleck to sweep him here.
Goat sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Let's hope that Goat has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Halleck is looking for a triangle here but Goat uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Halleck manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halleck actively working from the bottom here.
Goat gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
And that's the end of the fight!
Billi Goat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Goat winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billi Goat!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Satan Blue (ranked 3024 p4p, 4708 weight class) and Rocky Balboa (ranked 378 p4p, 507 weight class). Balboa is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Purge announcement. 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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Satan Blue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rocky Balboa!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Blue.
And Balboa tries to counter it with a takedown but Blue pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Balboa shoots in for a takedown but Blue shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Blue decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Balboa tries to kick Blue off in order to stand up. Blue Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Balboa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blue. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Blue advances to full mount.
Blue trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue controlling from the full mount.
Balboa is in a horrible position here. Blue smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blue postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Balboa looks a forlorn figure.
Blue looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Blue takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blue has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Blue prevents Balboa from getting the reversal.
The referee warns Balboa that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa working to try and regain half guard.
Blue content just to control the position here.
Balboa tries to lock up and control but Blue gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Balboa felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Blue trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Blue working the ground and pound effectively.
Balboa is trying desperately to improve position.
Balboa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blue takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Blue takes Balboa's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Balboa is in trouble.
Blue looking for the choke but no joy.
Balboa prevents Blue from getting a body triangle.
Blue not allowing Balboa to control his hands.
Blue is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Balboa taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Blue.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Satan Blue!
Satan Blue thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Rocky Balboa had this to say: 'Thanks Silverguard Outfitters, Furnace Performance, and MMA Helsieki. I will work for a shot at the Title.'.
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