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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Caleb Jones (ranked 2949 p4p, 24689 weight class) and Justin McGreegan (ranked 314 p4p, 463 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying McGreegan's choice of entrance music: Blow At High Dough - Tragically Hip. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Caleb Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justin McGreegan!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGreegan throws a chopping leg kick but Jones manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGreegan.
It seemed like McGreegan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGreegan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McGreegan with the inside leg kick.
Jones looks for the body kick but McGreegan saw that one coming.
Jones misses with an attempted mid kick.
McGreegan fails to land with a series of punches.
McGreegan misses with a leg kick
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGreegan circles away quickly and effectively.
McGreegan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from McGreegan misses.
Jab from Jones.
McGreegan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch combination from McGreegan misses.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jones blocks a head kick by McGreegan.
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!
Jones thuds a left hand into McGreegan's body.
McGreegan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGreegan misses with a leg kick
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 McGreegan is rocked!
Justin McGreegan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones lands an uppercut out of nowhere! McGreegan falls backwards - clearly groggy! Jones dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caleb Jones!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Noah Gordon (ranked 2855 p4p, 24956 weight class) and Mark Jackson (ranked 297 p4p, 540 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Noah Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gordon tries to clinch up.
Gordon misses with the combination.
Jackson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Noah Gordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson staying out of range there.
A big left from Gordon misses.
Jackson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gordon defends it well.
Gordon scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Gordon throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jackson feints the counter takedown.
Gordon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gordon scores with a decent looking hook.
Jackson is rocked!
Jackson gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Gordon points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Jackson wakes up just in time to hear Gordon thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Noah Gordon!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tamaz Tsiklauri (ranked 2487 p4p, 3523 weight class) and Stephan Risi (ranked 300 p4p, 391 weight class). Risi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Where Rainbows Never Die - The Steeldrivers. 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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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tamaz Tsiklauri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stephan Risi!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Risi pushes Tsiklauri away with a front kick.
Tsiklauri lunges at Risi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Risi's hand.
Tsiklauri checks a low kick from Risi.
Tsiklauri looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Risi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsiklauri manages to avoid it.
Tsiklauri connects with an inside leg kick.
Risi misses with a low kick as Tsiklauri jumps back.
Risi thows a leg kick but Tsiklauri checks it
and Tsiklauri counters with a stiff right hand.
Tsiklauri throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tsiklauri with a nice cross.
Tsiklauri takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tsiklauri connects with an inside leg kick.
Tsiklauri with a jab.
Tsiklauri throws an overhand right that lands on Risi's shoulder, as Risi tries to avoid the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Risi misses
and Tsiklauri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tsiklauri takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That kick from Risi tenderised Tsiklauri's leg. Tsiklauri is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tsiklauri with a jab.
Tsiklauri looks to throw the jab but Risi is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Risi scores with a hook to the body. Tsiklauri takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tsiklauri bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tsiklauri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Risi.
Tsiklauri does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tsiklauri is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Risi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tsiklauri moves out of range of the strikes.
Tamaz Tsiklauri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Risi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tsiklauri looks to land a left hand but Risi moved out of range nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tsiklauri.
Risi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsiklauri was well out of range. Poor timing from Risi.
It looked like Tsiklauri was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Risi.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Risi.
Risi misses with a low kick as Tsiklauri jumps back.
Risi misses with a hook.
A counter left hand to the body from Tsiklauri misses its target.
Risi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tsiklauri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Risi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tsiklauri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Risi.
Tsiklauri looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Risi throws a body shot but no joy.
Tsiklauri is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tsiklauri lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Risi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tsiklauri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tsiklauri misses with a low kick as Risi jumps back.
Risi throws a body kick that misses.
Risi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tsiklauri rather than just go for the knockout.
Tsiklauri scores with the left hand. Risi knows he should have avoided that one.
Tsiklauri lands with a straight right. Risi didn't see that one coming.
Risi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Risi blocks a jab.
Risi throws a body kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tsiklauri lands with an overhand left.
Tsiklauri fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tsiklauri clinches.
Tsiklauri works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tsiklauri.
Risi takes a shot to the head.
Risi misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsiklauri struggles to land a body shot inside as Risi controls his hands.
Tsiklauri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsiklauri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tsiklauri stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tsiklauri using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Risi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tsiklauri prevents a body shot from Risi.
Risi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Risi takes one on the button.
Tsiklauri takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tsiklauri throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Risi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tsiklauri moves into range and clinches up with Risi.
Tsiklauri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Risi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tsiklauri's elbow.
Risi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tsiklauri is trying to stall.
Risi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Risi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tsiklauri. That did some damage!
Tsiklauri takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tsiklauri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Risi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Risi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tsiklauri scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsiklauri with a nice cross.
Tsiklauri lands a jab-cross combination.
Good shot there by Tsiklauri.
Tsiklauri throws a body shot but no joy.
Tsiklauri scores with a decent looking hook.
Risi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tsiklauri takes one to the chin there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tsiklauri moves into the clinch.
Tsiklauri lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Risi fails to land.
Tsiklauri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tamaz Tsiklauri dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tsiklauri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Risi manages to avoid it.
Tsiklauri bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Risi's head backwards.
Tsiklauri stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Risi.
Risi throws a wild body kick that Tsiklauri sees coming a mile off.
A little feinted left hand from Tsiklauri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tsiklauri plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tsiklauri is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Risi misses with a low kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Risi in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Risi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tsiklauri blocks a leg kick.
Risi throws a low kick, looking for Tsiklauri's leg but Tsiklauri calmly moves out of range.
It looked like Tsiklauri wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Risi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tsiklauri appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tsiklauri is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Risi blocks a jab.
Tsiklauri throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tsiklauri scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsiklauri stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Risi.
Risi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Risi moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsiklauri attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tsiklauri is looking to score with low kicks.
Good leg kick by Tsiklauri.
Risi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Risi takes a swing at Tsiklauri's ribcage but misses.
Risi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tsiklauri to score with a decent uppercut.
Tsiklauri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Risi can do to turn this around?
Tsiklauri lands a lovely overhand right.
Tsiklauri drives through and clinches with Risi against the cage.
Tsiklauri swings wildly with an uppercut but Risi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsiklauri misses with a knee to the head.
Tsiklauri blocks a body shot from Risi.
A short uppercut from Tsiklauri.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tsiklauri.
Risi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsiklauri tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tsiklauri misses with a punch to the body.
Risi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tsiklauri's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Risi taking a breather.
Risi misses with the head strike.
Tsiklauri lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsiklauri landing knees to the head.
Risi pushes Tsiklauri back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tsiklauri content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tsiklauri lands a hook that snaps the head of Risi backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Risi.
Risi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Risi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tsiklauri scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tamaz Tsiklauri has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tsiklauri tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Risi fails to land.
Tsiklauri lands a body shot.
A knee to the head by Tsiklauri.
Risi blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Risi works on Tsiklauri's body with a couple of short punches.
Risi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tsiklauri backwards.
Risi tries to throw a body punch but Tsiklauri avoids it by throwing Risi back against the cage.
Tsiklauri lands an uppercut.
Tsiklauri blocking some punches.
Tsiklauri scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tsiklauri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Risi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tsiklauri or not.
Risi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tsiklauri ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tsiklauri throws a hook but Risi blocks it.
Tsiklauri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Risi manages to avoid it.
Risi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Risi.
Tsiklauri throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Risi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Tsiklauri takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsiklauri connects with a right hand. Risi shakes it off.
Tsiklauri clinches up against the cage.
Tsiklauri with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Risi.
Risi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tsiklauri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Risi leaning against his opponent.
Risi stalling in the clinch.
Tsiklauri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tsiklauri swings wildly with an uppercut but Risi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Risi.
Risi blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Risi leaning against his opponent.
Tsiklauri lands with a light punch inside.
Risi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tsiklauri works on Risi's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tsiklauri tries a body shot but Risi blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tamaz Tsiklauri dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Risi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsiklauri.
Tsiklauri throws a leg kick
and Risi counters with a one-two to the body.
Tsiklauri avoids the body shot from Risi.
A head kick misses from Tsiklauri.
Tsiklauri jabs at Risi's body.
Risi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tsiklauri misses with a body kick.
Risi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Risi feints a jab promting Tsiklauri to slip. Risi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tsiklauri slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tsiklauri throws a jab when Risi was well out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Tsiklauri blocks the leg kick.
Tsiklauri swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tsiklauri lands a really nice looking cross but Risi seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsiklauri throws a sloppy head kick and Risi moves out of range easily.
Risi throws a low kick but Tsiklauri moves out of range easily.
Risi tries a low kick but Tsiklauri avoids it.
Tsiklauri takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsiklauri connects with an inside leg kick.
Risi ducks right into an uppercut from Tsiklauri.
Tsiklauri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Risi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tsiklauri sizes up Risi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tsiklauri pushes Risi up against the cage in a clinch.
Tsiklauri presses Risi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Risi.
Risi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tsiklauri looking to throw knees to the head but Risi is blocking nicely.
Tsiklauri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tsiklauri lands with a left to the head.
Tsiklauri lands a left hand that snaps the head of Risi backwards.
Tsiklauri manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tsiklauri misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsiklauri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsiklauri misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsiklauri using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Risi tries to work over Tsiklauri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tsiklauri trying to land knees to the body.
Tsiklauri misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Tsiklauri fails to land.
Risi tries a body shot but Tsiklauri blocks it.
Tsiklauri struggles to land a body shot inside as Risi controls his hands.
Risi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tsiklauri has managed to clinch.
Risi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tsiklauri misses with the head strike.
Risi misses with a body punch.
Tsiklauri tries a knee to the head but Risi blocks it.
Tsiklauri tries a knee to the head but Risi blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Risi slows down the pace here.
A short uppercut from Tsiklauri.
Tsiklauri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Risi misses with a punch to the body.
Tsiklauri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Risi blocks an uppercut.
Risi tries to work over Tsiklauri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tsiklauri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Risi has a couple of punches blocked by Tsiklauri.
Risi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tsiklauri lands a shoulder strike.
Tsiklauri tries to throw a body punch but Risi avoids it by throwing Tsiklauri back against the cage.
Tsiklauri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tsiklauri stalling against the cage.
Risi scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsiklauri pushes Risi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Risi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tsiklauri.
Risi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Risi letting Tsiklauri take a breather here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Risi fails to land.
Risi tries a body shot but Tsiklauri blocks it.
Tsiklauri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tsiklauri lands with a light punch inside.
Risi tries to work over Tsiklauri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Risi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Risi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Risi looking to slow down the pace here.
Stephan Risi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Risi misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tamaz Tsiklauri showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tsiklauri has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tamaz Tsiklauri!
Tamaz Tsiklauri thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Stephan Risi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Yeah, I fucked up. Whatever. It happens.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drangme Chhu (ranked 3178 p4p, 3796 weight class) and Hope Restless (ranked 168 p4p, 202 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Drangme Chhu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hope Restless!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Restless moves in looking to clinch but Chhu pushes him off.
Restless takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
 It looks like Hope Restless has been cut.
Restless looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chhu misses with a few strikes there.
Chhu jabs at Restless's body.
Restless throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chhu counters with a crisp right hand that drops Restless! Chhu lets Restless back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Restless is rocked!
Restless looks winded!
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!
Chhu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Restless is still on wobbly legs! Can Chhu finish him?
Chhu lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Drangme Chhu!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Asmodeus (ranked 2008 p4p, 1586 weight class) and Wild Eri (ranked 223 p4p, 184 weight class). Leonard Asmodeus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Leonard Asmodeus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wild Eri!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asmodeus defending well as Eri loads up on a big left hand.
Asmodeus tries to land a body kick
and Eri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Eri connects with a body shot that sends Asmodeus's belly button to the back.
Eri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Eri misses with a hook
and Asmodeus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Eri looks to throw the jab but Asmodeus is out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Asmodeus.
Asmodeus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Eri takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Asmodeus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Eri is rocked!
Eri drives through and clinches with Asmodeus against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eri throws a punch but it's blocked by Asmodeus.
Asmodeus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Asmodeus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Asmodeus motions for Eri to come forward. Asmodeus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Asmodeus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Eri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Asmodeus.
Eri takes a swing at Asmodeus's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eri tries to clinch there but Asmodeus circles away.
Nice cross by Eri.
A nice combination there by Eri.
Eri lunges at Asmodeus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Asmodeus's hand.
Asmodeus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Asmodeus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Eri throws the left hand but Asmodeus avoids the punch easily.
Eri slips under a jab.
Asmodeus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Eri. Eri circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Asmodeus looks to land a left hand but Eri moved out of range nicely.
Eri doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Asmodeus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Asmodeus throws a big shot that misses.
Asmodeus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
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!
Asmodeus misses with a leg kick
and Eri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Eri drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Eri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wild Eri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asmodeus throws a big shot that misses.
Asmodeus avoids the body shot from Eri.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asmodeus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Eri moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Eri swings for the body but Asmodeus moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Asmodeus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big right from Asmodeus misses.
Asmodeus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Eri.
Asmodeus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Asmodeus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A nice leg kick lands there from Asmodeus.
Asmodeus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Eri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asmodeus.
Eri is looking to clinch.
Eri clinches up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Asmodeus.
Eri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Eri fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Asmodeus on the side of the head.
Eri loads up on a big right hand but Asmodeus slips the punch.
Asmodeus misses with an uppercut. Eri saw that one coming.
Eri misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asmodeus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Asmodeus misses with a hook.
Eri lands a nice hook to Asmodeus's body. Asmodeus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Eri misses with a jab to the body
and Eri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eri moves out of range as Asmodeus strikes.
Eri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asmodeus moves away.
Eri slips a jab from Asmodeus.
Asmodeus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Eri swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Eri darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Asmodeus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Asmodeus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Eri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Eri misses the shot to the body.
Eri stuns Asmodeus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asmodeus drops Eri with a big left hand and mounts him. Eri is in big trouble!
Eri is still in real trouble! Can Asmodeus finish him?
Asmodeus throws some wild stikes that Eri manages to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eri tries to lock up and control but Asmodeus gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Asmodeus misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Eri seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asmodeus thowing shots but they're missing.
Eri regains half guard.
Asmodeus throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Eri to regain full guard.
Asmodeus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Asmodeus throws a big elbow that misses.
Eri is controlling Asmodeus's posture.
Eri preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eri pulls Asmodeus in to control the position.
Asmodeus throws an elbow that misses. Eri uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Asmodeus's guard. Nice move by Eri!
Asmodeus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Eri.
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 Leonard Asmodeus will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Asmodeus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Eri.
Eri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asmodeus.
Asmodeus staying out of range there.
Asmodeus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Asmodeus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Asmodeus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Eri connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Eri throws a shot from downtown. Asmodeus moves away and avoids it.
Asmodeus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asmodeus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Eri.
Eri dips to his left and cracks Asmodeus with an uppercut!
Eri has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Asmodeus does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eri scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Eri takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slow jab from Asmodeus misses its intended target.
Eri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Asmodeus misses the target.
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!
Eri digs a good hook to Asmodeus's body.
A slow jab from Eri misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eri moves into range and connects with a jab.
Asmodeus looks to land a right hand but Eri moved out of range.
Eri now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Asmodeus looks to throw the jab but Eri is out of range.
Eri shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Asmodeus eats them both and turns towards Eri to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A jab from Eri misses.
Eri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asmodeus throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Asmodeus drops his shoulder and cracks Eri with a huge uppercut! Eri goes down! Can Asmodeus finish him?
It looks like Wild Eri has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Asmodeus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Asmodeus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Eri not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Asmodeus has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Asmodeus throwing strikes from guard but Eri blocks nicely.
Asmodeus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Eri trying to keep a closed guard but Asmodeus is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eri avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Eri avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Asmodeus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Asmodeus throws a big elbow that misses.
Eri working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Asmodeus.
Asmodeus throws an elbow that misses. Eri uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Asmodeus's guard. Nice move by Eri!
Asmodeus keeping moving, preventing Eri from controlling successfully.
Asmodeus is looking to sweep but instead, Eri has passed into half guard.
Eri missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eri trying to control the action but Asmodeus is working from the bottom.
Eri not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Asmodeus wants to get back to his feet.
Eri seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Asmodeus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Eri content to control rather than advance.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Eri moves out of range of the strikes.
Eri ducks under a wild hook from Asmodeus.
Asmodeus throws the kick towards the body but Eri avoids it.
Eri cracks Asmodeus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Asmodeus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Eri counters with a stiff right hand.
Eri throws a big shot that misses.
Asmodeus moves into range and connects with a jab.
Asmodeus cracks Eri with an uppercut from hell and Eri crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Asmodeus's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Eri is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Asmodeus is staying active underneath Eri, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Eri missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Eri thows a huge punch but Asmodeus dodges it nicely.
Asmodeus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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 Leonard Asmodeus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wild Eri's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Eri lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Asmodeus at a distance.
Asmodeus throws a leg kick but Eri sees it coming and moves out of range.
Eri looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Asmodeus misses with a hook.
A big left from Asmodeus misses.
Asmodeus throws a looping overhand right but Eri ducks down to avoid it.
Eri takes a swing at Asmodeus's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Asmodeus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Eri in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A big right from Asmodeus misses.
Eri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Eri loads up on a big right hand but Asmodeus slips the punch.
Asmodeus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Asmodeus misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmodeus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab lands there for Eri.
Asmodeus slips a straight right by Eri.
Asmodeus loads up on a big right hand but Eri slips the punch.
Eri throws the left hand but Asmodeus avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asmodeus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Asmodeus throws a hook but Eri blocks it.
Asmodeus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Eri fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Asmodeus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Eri takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Asmodeus misses with a low kick.
Asmodeus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Asmodeus moves out of range as Eri strikes.
It looked like Asmodeus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Asmodeus misses the target.
Eri slips under a jab from Asmodeus.
Eri with a hook.
Eri pushes Asmodeus up against the cage in a clinch.
Eri is trying to stall.
Asmodeus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Asmodeus misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eri takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eri throws a sloppy body shot
and Asmodeus counters with a left hand that sends Eri to the canvas!
Eri trying to keep a closed guard but Asmodeus is proving a slippery customer.
Eri has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wild Eri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Asmodeus postures up in Eri's guard and throws a big left but Eri blocks it.
Eri manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Asmodeus manages to get himself to full guard.
Asmodeus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Leonard Asmodeus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asmodeus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Asmodeus trying to keep a closed guard but Eri is proving a slippery customer.
Asmodeus is wriggling around but Eri manages to pass to half guard.
Eri is looking to take a break and control but Asmodeus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eri thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Asmodeus's head.
Eri throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Asmodeus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Eri.
Eri has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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.
Asmodeus is staying active underneath Eri, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Eri is working for a kimura but Asmodeus is defending it quite comfortably.
Asmodeus trying to hold on to Eri's head to control him but Eri postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Eri staying out of range there.
Asmodeus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Eri missing with a left hand there. Asmodeus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Eri throws a good cross that connects.
Leonard Asmodeus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
 It looks like Leonard Asmodeus has been cut.
Eri throws a poor cross that misses
and Eri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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 Leonard Asmodeus.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Asmodeus, 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Leonard Asmodeus!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sandor Klegane (ranked 1055 p4p, 2401 weight class) and Robbie Banks (ranked 74 p4p, 136 weight class). Klegane comes to the cage accompanied by Hells bells. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sandor Klegane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robbie Banks!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banks fails with the takedown
letting Klegane counter with a right hand.
It looks like Robbie Banks has been cut.
Banks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Klegane sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Klegane swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Banks on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Klegane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Banks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Klegane steps into range and cracks Banks with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Banks flops backwards and Klegane dives into his guard looking to finish!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Banks holds on and takes a little breather.
Klegane looking to sit in guard and control but Banks gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Klegane looking for a sweep. Not yet Klegane, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klegane looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Klegane controls Banks momentarily but Banks frees himself.
Klegane is adopting a defensive guard.
Klegane looking for a sweep. Not yet Klegane, not yet.
Klegane is trying to keep Banks in close.
Banks scoring with punches to the head and body.
Banks throwing strikes but missing.
Banks won't allow Klegane to sweep him here.
Klegane will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Banks content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
It looks like Sandor Klegane has been cut.
Klegane pulls Banks in close to his closed guard and prevents Banks from doing any damage or advancing position.
Klegane looking for a sweep. Not yet Klegane, not yet.
Klegane keeping full guard, as Banks tries to pass.
Banks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Klegane stuffs the takedown attempt from Banks. Banks gets slowly back to his feet.
Sandor Klegane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robbie Banks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klegane misses with a shot to the body
and Banks counters with a stiff right hand.
Klegane looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Klegane looks to score with a jab to the body but Banks is just out of range.
Banks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Klegane looks to land a combination. Banks sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Banks fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Klegane to the ground. Banks is now in Klegane's guard.
Banks stopping the sweep attempt from Klegane.
Klegane is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Klegane working a defensive guard here.
Banks is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
 Klegane is rocked!
Banks postures up.
Oh Klegane is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Banks loads up on a big left hand. Klegane felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Banks looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Klegane can't hide his disappointment, as Banks celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robbie Banks!
Sandor Klegane was interviewed post fight and said 'Grrrr'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Emilio Morterero (ranked 893 p4p, 1077 weight class) and Mario Leonardo (ranked 123 p4p, 139 weight class). Morterero comes to the cage accompanied by Tequila Sunrise (Spanish Version). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 7 - 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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mario Leonardo!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morterero shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Leonardo as he jumps to the side.
Morterero throws a hook but Leonardo avoids it easily.
Leonardo connects with a body shot that sends Morterero's belly button to the back.
A punch lands to the side of Leonardo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Leonardo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Morterero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Morterero has been working on his balance at Gold Samurai's Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Leonardo.
Mario Leonardo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Leonardo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Leonardo.
Morterero throws a poor cross that misses
and Leonardo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Morterero throws a shot from downtown. Leonardo moves away and avoids it.
Morterero swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Leonardo to counter with a crisp jab.
Leonardo moves out of range as Morterero strikes.
Leonardo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morterero loads up on a big right hand but Leonardo slips the punch.
Nice jab there from Morterero.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leonardo looks to land a right hand but Morterero moved out of range.
Leonardo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morterero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leonardo misses with a lunging right hand
and Morterero cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morterero misses with an uppercut.
Leonardo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Morterero with a body shot.
Leonardo throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Morterero to counter with a crisp jab.
Morterero takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Leonardo throws a lazy right hand but Morterero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Morterero slips under a jab from Leonardo.
Morterero attempts a counter takedown but Leonardo avoids it well and moves away.
Leonardo thuds his right hand into Morterero's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A head kick misses from Leonardo.
Morterero throws an overhand right that lands on Leonardo's shoulder, as Leonardo tries to avoid the shot.
Morterero walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Leonardo, as that shot connected.
Morterero throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Leonardo throws out a counter right but Morterero avoids it with no problem.
A big right from Morterero misses.
Leonardo's coach down at The Tank Factory was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Leonardo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Morterero doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Leonardo counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick by Morterero misses
and Leonardo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Morterero thinking.
Leonardo connects with a high kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Leonardo misses its intended target.
Leonardo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morterero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leonardo just misses with a punch to the body.
Morterero misses the jab.
Leonardo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Morterero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Morterero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leonardo throws out the jab.
Leonardo misses with the combination.
It looked like Morterero was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Morterero sizes up Leonardo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big right from Leonardo misses.
Morterero showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leonardo.
The fighters circling - Leonardo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo lands with an overhand left.
Leonardo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morterero misses with a straight right.
Leonardo misses with a hook.
Leonardo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morterero.
Leonardo lands a jab to Morterero's midsection.
Leonardo throws a sloppy head kick and Morterero moves out of range easily.
Morterero throws a head kick that misses.
Leonardo throws a poor cross that misses
letting Morterero counter with a right hand.
Leonardo dips to his left and cracks Morterero with an uppercut!
Morterero misses with a series of wild punches.
Leonardo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Morterero cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Morterero slips a jab and a cross from Leonardo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A cross from Leonardo lands.
Morterero throws a right hand that Leonardo ducks under and follows up with a left that Leonardo also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo throws a head kick that Morterero semi-blocks.
Morterero missing with a left hand there. Leonardo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Leonardo misses its intended target.
Leonardo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leonardo misses with an uppercut. Morterero saw that one coming.
Leonardo slips a straight right by Morterero.
Morterero ducks under a wild hook from Leonardo.
Morterero scores with a three punch combo!
Leonardo just misses with a punch to the body.
Leonardo takes one to the chin there.
Leonardo swings widly with a right hand
and Morterero connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab by Morterero.
Morterero is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Morterero tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Leonardo swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emilio Morterero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leonardo throws a jab but it's blocked by Morterero.
Morterero throws a hook to the side of Leonardo's head but Leonardo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mario Leonardo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Leonardo throws a right hand that misses
and Leonardo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Morterero cracks Leonardo with a good jab.
Morterero throws a series of punches but Leonardo avoids them all with ease.
Leonardo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Morterero throws a jab but it's blocked by Leonardo.
Leonardo throws a jab but it's blocked by Morterero.
Leonardo looks to score with a jab to the body but Morterero is just out of range.
Leonardo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morterero.
Leonardo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morterero was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Leonardo lands a lovely overhand right.
Leonardo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leonardo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonardo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morterero.
Morterero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morterero looks to land a right hand but Leonardo moved out of range.
Leonardo misses with a wild body shot.
Leonardo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonardo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Morterero momentarily.
Leonardo slips under a jab from Morterero.
Morterero looks to land a right hand but Leonardo moved out of range.
Leonardo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Morterero misses with a body kick.
Mario Leonardo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leonardo scores with a jab.
Leonardo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Leonardo throws a jab but it's blocked by Morterero.
Morterero throws a poor cross that misses
and Leonardo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morterero will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Morterero rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Leonardo to counter with a crisp jab.
Morterero cracks Leonardo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morterero takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Morterero fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Leonardo on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo throws a body punch but Morterero moves out of range.
Leonardo misses with a body shot
and Morterero counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leonardo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Leonardo tries a head kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Leonardo misses its intended target.
Leonardo throws a right hand that Morterero ducks under and follows up with a left that Morterero also avoids with ease.
Morterero throws a head kick that misses.
A big right from Morterero misses.
A head kick by Leonardo misses
and Morterero counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leonardo slips a straight right by Morterero.
A punch combination from Morterero misses.
Morterero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morterero ducks under a wild hook from Leonardo.
Leonardo throws a lazy right hand but Morterero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Morterero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leonardo lands a jab to Morterero's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo misses the shot to the body.
Morterero swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leonardo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morterero.
Leonardo avoids the head kick by Morterero.
Leonardo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Morterero wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Morterero takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Morterero moves out of range of the strikes.
Morterero misses with a hook
and Morterero takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Morterero misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Leonardo.
Leonardo looks to land a combination but Morterero avoids it well.
Morterero slips under a jab from Leonardo.
Leonardo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leonardo takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morterero throws a jab but it's blocked by Leonardo.
The crowd cheers as Morterero lands an impressive looking overhand right. Leonardo doesn't seem phased though.
Morterero looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Leonardo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leonardo is looking to clinch.
Leonardo walks into a left hand.
Morterero throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Morterero.
Morterero throws a lazy uppercut
and Leonardo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Leonardo walks into a stiff left hand from Morterero.
Leonardo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Morterero fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice cross by Morterero.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mario Leonardo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Morterero's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Leonardo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Leonardo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Leonardo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Leonardo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morterero.
Leonardo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leonardo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Morterero on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from Leonardo.
Morterero misses with a head kick.
Morterero rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Leonardo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Leonardo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The 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 an overhand right that lands on Leonardo's shoulder, as Leonardo tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leonardo. Morterero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leonardo slips under a jab from Morterero.
It seemed like Leonardo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mario Leonardo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leonardo looks to land a right hand but Morterero moved out of range.
Morterero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morterero slips a straight right by Leonardo.
Morterero throwing a counter right hand but Leonardo manages to avoid it.
Leonardo misses with a body shot.
Leonardo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Leonardo clinches up with Morterero and pushes him back against the cage.
Morterero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leonardo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Morterero connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Leonardo scrambles back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leonardo. Morterero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leonardo swings for the body but Morterero moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Leonardo.
Leonardo throws a jab but it's blocked by Morterero.
Leonardo missing with a left hand there. Morterero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morterero misses with a series of wild punches.
Morterero uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Leonardo has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morterero looks to score with a jab to the body but Leonardo is just out of range.
Leonardo cracks Morterero with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morterero connects with a jab.
Good shot there by Morterero.
A big left from Leonardo misses.
Morterero ducks under a wild hook from Leonardo.
Morterero throwing a counter right hand but Leonardo manages to avoid it.
Morterero blocks a jab.
Leonardo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Morterero missing with a left hand there. Leonardo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morterero drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big right from Leonardo misses.
Morterero fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Morterero motions for Leonardo to come forward. Morterero throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Leonardo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morterero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leonardo tries a head kick but it misses.
Morterero slips a straight right by Leonardo.
Morterero swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Leonardo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Morterero's hands.
Leonardo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leonardo lands with a kick to the temple. Morterero shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Morterero misses with a hook. Leonardo ducked under it nicely.
Morterero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leonardo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Leonardo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morterero half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Leonardo misses with a lunging right hand
and Morterero counters with a nice uppercut.
Morterero takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Morterero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morterero walks into a stiff left hand from Leonardo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo is looking to clinch.
Leonardo misses with a hook.
Leonardo throws a hook but Morterero blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leonardo looks to land a combination but Morterero avoids it well.
Leonardo works Morterero's body with a nice hook.
Leonardo misses with a hook. Morterero ducked under it nicely.
Morterero swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Morterero staying out of range there.
Jab from Morterero.
Morterero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leonardo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Morterero wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice cross by Morterero.
Morterero throws a low kick, looking for Leonardo's leg but Leonardo calmly moves out of range.
Morterero misses with an uppercut.
Leonardo scores with a decent looking hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Leonardo really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Leonardo blocks a jab.
Morterero fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Leonardo avoids it really well and circles away.
Leonardo misses with an uppercut.
Leonardo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leonardo throws a right hand that Morterero ducks under and follows up with a left that Morterero also avoids with ease.
Morterero tries a head kick but it misses.
Leonardo slips under a jab from Morterero.
Leonardo lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonardo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leonardo misses with an uppercut. Morterero saw that one coming.
Morterero avoids a punch combination nicely.
Morterero looks to land a left hand but Leonardo moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morterero takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Morterero misses with a hook.
Leonardo moves out of range as Morterero strikes.
Leonardo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Morterero counters with a stiff right hand.
Leonardo tries to clinch there but Morterero circles away.
Leonardo misses the jab.
Leonardo blocks a jab.
Leonardo tries a head kick but it misses.
Morterero takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Morterero looks to throw the jab but Leonardo is out of range.
Leonardo feints a jab promting Morterero to slip. Leonardo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Morterero slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Leonardo misses the target.
Morterero gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Leonardo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Morterero thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Morterero, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leonardo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Leonardo connects with a right hand. Morterero shakes it off.
Leonardo swings for the body but Morterero moves out of range.
Morterero looks to land a left hand but Leonardo moved out of range nicely.
Leonardo thuds a left hand into Morterero's body.
Morterero keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Leonardo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Morterero throws a series of punches but Leonardo moves out of range.
Leonardo throws out a counter right but Morterero avoids it with no problem.
Morterero throws a hook but Leonardo blocks it.
Leonardo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Leonardo tries a head kick but it misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Morterero.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morterero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Leonardo lands a nice shot to the body.
Leonardo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
No joy there for Morterero, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Morterero misses with a takedown attempt
and Leonardo counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emilio Morterero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A jab lands there for Leonardo.
Morterero misses with a head kick.
Leonardo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leonardo throws the left hand but Morterero avoids the punch easily.
Morterero looks to land a right hand but Leonardo moved out of range.
Leonardo scores with a shot to the body.
Leonardo clinches up against the cage.
Leonardo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morterero slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Leonardo.
Leonardo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Morterero manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Leonardo scores with a jab. Morterero acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Leonardo scores with a nice strike.
Leonardo takes a swing at Morterero's ribcage but misses.
Leonardo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leonardo. Morterero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morterero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Morterero with a lazy takedown attempt
and Leonardo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morterero misses with a few strikes there.
Leonardo throws a jab but it's blocked by Morterero.
Leonardo misses with an uppercut
and Morterero counters with a nice uppercut.
Leonardo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morterero moves away.
It looked like Morterero wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Leonardo dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Morterero's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Leonardo missing with a left hand there. Morterero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Leonardo, as that shot connected.
Leonardo throws a hook but Morterero avoids it easily.
Morterero throws an off balance right hand
and Leonardo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leonardo moves out of range as Morterero strikes.
Leonardo misses with a double jab.
Leonardo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morterero.
Morterero catches Leonardo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Leonardo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morterero.
Leonardo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonardo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leonardo moves out of range as Morterero strikes.
Leonardo misses with a right hand
and Leonardo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Leonardo misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Leonardo misses.
Morterero is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Morterero takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Leonardo wants to clinch but Morterero slips to the side
and Morterero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Leonardo swinging wildly here.
Leonardo lands a jab.
Morterero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leonardo.
Morterero misses the jab.
Leonardo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Leonardo with a jab.
Leonardo slips a straight right by Morterero.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leonardo! But no joy.
Leonardo defending well as Morterero loads up on a big left hand.
Morterero dodges the punch combination from Leonardo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Morterero shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morterero wants to take a breather but Leonardo is having none of it.
Well, if Morterero is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight
I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza
Yum. Can't wait.
Morterero wants to take a breather but Leonardo is having none of it.
Leonardo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Morterero. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo trying to control but Morterero postures up.
Morterero controlling the action here.
Leonardo trying to control but Morterero postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Leonardo tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Morterero has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Leonardo working to try and regain half guard.
Mario Leonardo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Morterero jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle
. Ooooh, that looks tight
Leonardo is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Leonardo and Morterero has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Morterero decides to stand up, so the ref orders Leonardo to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mario Leonardo.
I've got Leonardo 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 46:50
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 45:50
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mario Leonardo!
Mario Leonardo is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Mario Leonardo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yojizo Trismegistus (ranked 3172 p4p, 2961 weight class) and Howard Clay (ranked 346 p4p, 317 weight class). Howard Clay 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yojizo Trismegistus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Howard Clay!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Clay.
Clay thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Clay trying to control the position but Trismegistus is working away.
You can see the frustration on Trismegistus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Clay tries to move to mount but Trismegistus blocks the move with his legs.
Trismegistus is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trismegistus manages to work his way to half guard, despite Clay's best efforts.
Trismegistus wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay trying to pass the guard but Trismegistus defending well.
Trismegistus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Clay is working away from the top position though.
Trismegistus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Clay is thwarting Trismegistus's attempts to control the position.
Clay is looking to take a break and control but Trismegistus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Trismegistus trying to get back to full guard but Clay takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Trismegistus is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clay trying to control but Trismegistus is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Trismegistus tries to hold on but Clay postures up.
Trismegistus is squirming around, avoiding Clay's attempts to control the action.
Trismegistus tries to hold on but Clay pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clay swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Trismegistus is now in Clay's guard. A big mistake from Clay there, giving up the dominant position!
Trismegistus trying to control the position from guard on top but Clay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clay trying to keep a closed guard but Trismegistus is proving a slippery customer.
Trismegistus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Clay 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.
Clay is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trismegistus landing some decent shots from guard.
Trismegistus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Trismegistus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Clay struggling a bit here.
Clay prevents Trismegistus from moving into mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clay tries to buck Trismegistus off but Trismegistus is having none of it.
Trismegistus has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Trismegistus is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Clay can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Howard Clay will probably get the nod.
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.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Clay.
Trismegistus gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Trismegistus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Clay has gone for a leg lock! Trismegistus slips out almost immediately though and dives into Clay's guard.
Trismegistus scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trismegistus chips away with some ground and pound.
Clay trying to control the position.
Clay working for a triangle but Trismegistus defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay keeping moving, preventing Trismegistus from controlling successfully.
Trismegistus tries to free his leg and advance position but Clay is retaining full guard.
Clay wants to sweep but no luck.
Clay trying to control the position.
Trismegistus scoring with punches to the head and body.
Clay keeping moving, preventing Trismegistus from controlling successfully.
Trismegistus stands and throws Clay's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trismegistus advances to mount.
Trismegistus lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Trismegistus landing strikes, looking to finish!
Clay tries to hold on but Trismegistus pushes him away.
Clay 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.
Trismegistus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Trismegistus looking to control but Clay is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Clay is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Trismegistus landing strikes, looking to finish!
Trismegistus fails to move to back control.
Trismegistus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Clay is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clay working to try and regain half guard.
Yojizo Trismegistus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Clay is still trying to improve position.
Trismegistus postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Clay looks a forlorn figure.
Trismegistus working Clay over with strikes here.
Trismegistus landing punches.
Trismegistus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Trismegistus lands a big shot there that rocks Clay but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Clay is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trismegistus avoids the attempt from Clay to control.
Trismegistus postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Clay out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Trismegistus goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Yojizo Trismegistus!
A very excited looking Yojizo Trismegistus made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Android Sixty Five (ranked 3188 p4p, 3059 weight class) and Bjorn Bjornsson (ranked 332 p4p, 320 weight class). Android Sixty Five could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bjorn Bjornsson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Android Sixty Five!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bjorn Bjornsson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sixty Five looking to score a takedown here. Bjornsson is defending well but Sixty Five drives through and ends up in Bjornsson's guard.
Bjornsson is looking for a triangle but Sixty Five pushes his legs off easily.
Sixty Five avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sixty Five works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sixty Five moves nicely into side control.
Bjornsson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sixty Five trying to control the position but Bjornsson is working away.
Sixty Five tries to advance to mount but Bjornsson denies him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sixty Five is trying to get an arm triangle but Bjornsson is defending well.
Bjornsson tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjornsson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sixty Five's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Sixty Five! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Bjornsson has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Android Sixty Five!
During a confident post fight interview, Android Sixty Five thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Satan Blue (ranked 2495 p4p, 1455 weight class) and Saul Singer (ranked 323 p4p, 209 weight class). 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 4 - 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 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Saul Singer!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singer misses with a double jab.
Blue shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Singer defends it nicely.
Blue shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Singer but Singer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Singer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Singer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Satan Blue. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue shoots in but no luck this time.
A slow jab from Singer misses its intended target.
Singer stuffs the takedown attempt from Blue. Blue gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singer lands with an uppercut that bounces Blue off the cage and back into range.
Blue misses with a takedown
and Singer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Blue thinking.
Nice sprawl there from Singer as Blue shoots in.
Singer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blue shoots in for a takedown but Singer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Blue shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Singer sprawls well. Singer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Blue gets slowly back to his feet.
Singer leaves Blue with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singer looks to throw the jab but Blue is out of range.
Singer tries to bum rush Blue with a series of wild strikes but Blue uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Satan Blue seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blue blocks a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Blue.
Singer misses with an uppercut. Blue saw that one coming.
Singer has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Singer throws a lazy uppercut
and Blue counters with a nice double leg into side control. Singer won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blue is looking to take a break and control but Singer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blue tries to move to full mount but Singer actually manages to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singer pushes Blue off looking to stand but Blue dives back in and keeps control.
Blue 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.
Blue throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Blue wants to take a breather but Singer is having none of it.
Blue is really struggling to control Singer but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Singer is trying to stand.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Blue stalling away here and it's allowed Singer to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Singer keeping full guard, as Blue tries to pass.
Blue in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blue manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Singer on his heels. He'll look to pass Singer's guard now, I'm sure.
Blue pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Singer is keeping the position for now.
Blue sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Singer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Blue fails with the takedown
and Singer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blue fails with a takedown attempt.
Blue shoots for a double leg takedown but Singer sprawls well. He's pushed Blue's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Satan Blue. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blue has his takedown stuffed
enabling Singer to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Singer as Blue shoots in.
Singer misses with a hook. Blue ducked under it nicely.
Blue gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Singer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saul Singer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blue shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Singer counter with a right hand.
Blue misses with a takedown attempt
and Singer counters with a nice right hand that sends Blue toppling to the canvas! Blue scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Singer finish him?!
Blue is rocked!
Blue shoots for a takedown but Singer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Singer slaps away a takedown attempt from Blue, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Singer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Singer throws a hook to the side of Blue's head but Blue sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blue has his takedown stuffed
and Singer counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Blue has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Saul Singer!
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