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HZN 7 Choi v Nomura PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank Marino (ranked 2993 p4p, 3702 weight class) and Homas Oleman (ranked 311 p4p, 366 weight class). The key to victory for Frank Marino has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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World class boxer
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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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Marino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Homas Oleman!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oleman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oleman clinches.
Marino throws a head punch that misses.
Marino prevents a body shot from Oleman.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marino.
Marino throws a punch but it's blocked by Oleman.
Marino tries to throw a body punch but Oleman avoids it by throwing Marino back against the cage.
Marino struggles to land a body shot inside as Oleman controls his hands.
Marino wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Oleman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marino definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Oleman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marino lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Oleman backwards.
Oleman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marino has a couple of punches blocked by Oleman.
Marino lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oleman trying to land knees to the body.
Marino has a couple of punches blocked by Oleman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marino lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oleman backwards.
Marino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oleman misses with some punches.
Oleman tries to stall but Marino uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Oleman stalling the fight.
Oleman misses with a punch on the inside.
Oleman misses with a body punch.
Marino throws a punch but it's blocked by Oleman.
Marino blocks a body shot from Oleman.
Oleman tries to work over Marino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marino.
Oleman misses with a body punch.
Oleman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oleman blocks an uppercut.
Marino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marino swings wildly with an uppercut but Oleman uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oleman has a couple of punches blocked by Marino.
Marino lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marino has a couple of punches blocked by Oleman.
Oleman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oleman is trying to stall.
Oleman has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Marino seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Oleman can turn it around.
Oleman stalling in the clinch but Marino improves position.
Oleman has Marino pressed against the cage.
Oleman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marino scores with a shot to the side of Oleman's head.
Oleman has a couple of punches blocked by Marino.
Marino misses with a body punch.
Oleman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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!
Marino struggles to land a body shot inside as Oleman controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oleman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oleman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marino tries to throw a body punch but Oleman avoids it by throwing Marino back against the cage.
Marino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marino lands with a left to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Marino misses with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Marino's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Oleman blocking some punches.
Oleman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Marino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marino manages to break the clinch.
Oleman wants to clinch.
Homas Oleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oleman closes the distance and clinches.
Oleman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Marino working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Marino.
Oleman blocks a body shot from Marino.
Oleman blocks a body shot from Marino.
Oleman prevents a body shot from Marino.
Oleman trying to control the position but instead, Marino has worked for underhooks and has pushed Oleman into the cage.
Marino blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Marino dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Marino has Oleman up against the cage in a clinch.
Marino breaks the clinch.
Oleman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marino.
Marino circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marino throwing a counter right hand but Oleman manages to avoid it.
Frank Marino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oleman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oleman wants to clinch.
It looked like Marino was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oleman tries to close the distance and clinch but Marino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oleman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Marino misses its target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marino throws a body shot but no joy.
Oleman throws an overhand right that lands on Marino's shoulder, as Marino tries to avoid the shot.
Oleman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marino, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Marino fails to land.
Marino swings wildly with an uppercut but Oleman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oleman blocks an uppercut.
Marino softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Frank Marino has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Oleman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oleman stalling in the clinch but Marino improves position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oleman.
Marino lands a right hand.
Oleman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oleman can do to turn this around?
Marino avoiding damage as Oleman throws knees to the body.
Oleman is trying to maintain a safe position but Marino gets an underhook and turns Oleman into the cage.
Oleman lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Marino.
Marino working aggressively here.
Marino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oleman struggles to land a body shot inside as Marino controls his hands.
Marino misses with a body punch.
Oleman takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oleman stalling in the clinch but Marino improves position.
Marino lands a body punch in the clinch.
Marino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oleman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oleman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marino scores with a shoulder strike.
Oleman lands an uppercut.
Marino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oleman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Marino.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oleman misses with some punches.
Oleman trying to land knees to the body.
Marino can't find room to land a body shot as Oleman controls the action.
Marino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marino misses with a body punch.
Marino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marino misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Marino.
Marino works on Oleman's body with a couple of short punches.
Oleman can't find room to land a body shot as Marino controls the action.
Oleman trying to stall but Marino improves his position.
Oleman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Marino is trying to break free.
Marino stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Oleman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marino has Oleman pushed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oleman closes the distance looking to clinch
and Marino counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oleman misses with a hook
and Marino counters with a nice uppercut.
Marino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oleman.
Marino throwing a counter right hand but Oleman manages to avoid it.
Oleman clinches.
Marino swings wildly with an uppercut but Oleman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marino throws a head punch that misses.
Oleman gets through Marino's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Marino dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Oleman misses with a series of wild punches.
Marino appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Oleman is looking to clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Oleman 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.
Oleman tries to clinch there but Marino circles away.
Oleman misses the body punch
and Marino counters with a crisp one two that drops Oleman! Marino thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Oleman to his feet! Oleman is in big trouble!
Oleman throws a right hand that misses
and Marino counters with a crisp right hand that drops Oleman! Marino lets Oleman back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Oleman is rocked!
 It looks like Homas Oleman has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oleman moves into range and clinches up with Marino.
Oleman is still on wobbly legs! Can Marino finish him?
Oleman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Oleman seems to have recovered his senses.
Oleman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Marino blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marino lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oleman backwards.
Oleman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marino's efforts to push away.
Marino takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marino is looking to control Oleman's arms but Oleman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Marino has his back to the cage.
Marino lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marino throws a head punch that misses.
Oleman is looking to control Marino's arms but Marino gets an underhook and turns him. Now Oleman has his back to the cage.
Marino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marino leaning against his opponent.
Marino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oleman lands with a right to the head.
Oleman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marino lands a shoulder strike.
Marino throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A left hand lands to the body for Marino.
A head punch on the inside from Oleman fails to land.
Marino working hard to break the clinch.
Marino tries a body shot but Oleman blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marino scores with a shot to the side of Oleman's head.
Oleman misses with the head strike.
Marino blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Marino.
Oleman misses with a punch to the body.
Oleman blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marino.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marino struggles to land a body shot inside as Oleman controls his hands.
Marino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oleman is looking to clinch but Marino is avoiding it.
Oleman wants to clinch.
Oleman fails with an attempt to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Marino tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oleman tries to clinch up.
Oleman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Marino counters with a three punch combo that has Oleman backing up. Oleman nods at Marino to acknowledge the strikes.
Marino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice uppercut there from Marino.
Oleman doesn't manage to clinch there - Marino circles away.
Oleman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marino swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Oleman tries to clinch but Marino moves out of range.
Oleman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oleman moves into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Marino.
Marino slows down the pace here.
Marino lands a left hand.
Marino slowing the pace effectively.
Marino scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marino misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marino.
Marino struggles to land a body shot inside as Oleman controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oleman.
Oleman misses with a punch to the body.
Homas Oleman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marino is struggling to control the position.
Marino lands a hook that snaps the head of Oleman backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Marino showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marino 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Marino!
Frank Marino took to the mic in his post fight interview and said '*lays down gloves in cage*'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregoire Aebersold (ranked 4000 p4p, 4903 weight class) and Fernand Legrand (ranked 431 p4p, 511 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Excellent MT
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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 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gregoire Aebersold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fernand Legrand!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Dean Styles and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legrand throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Aebersold tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Legrand is in Aebersold's guard.
Aebersold keeping full guard, as Legrand tries to pass.
Aebersold lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Aebersold is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Aebersold with a flurry of punches that miss.
Legrand 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.
Aebersold wants to control from the top but Legrand keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aebersold accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legrand is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legrand scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Aebersold wants to improve his position but Legrand is controlling well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Aebersold works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legrand trying to control the position from guard on top but Aebersold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aebersold utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aebersold trying to keep a closed guard but Legrand is proving a slippery customer.
Aebersold manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Legrand manages to get himself to full guard.
Aebersold drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aebersold jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Legrand wants to stand up but Aebersold is controlling him.
Legrand kicks Aebersold off and gets to his feet.
Legrand tries to sprawl but Aebersold drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Aebersold throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aebersold trying to pass the guard but Legrand defending well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Legrand manages to escape and get back to his feet!
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!
Legrand closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Aebersold quickly recovers to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legrand is looking for a kimura but Aebersold is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Legrand to get the leverage.
Legrand is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aebersold defends it well.
Aebersold has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Legrand wants to work for an arm triangle but Aebersold is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Aebersold trying to control here.
Aebersold is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Legrand pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aebersold manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Aebersold wants to sweep but no luck.
Legrand trying to stand up but can't free himself from Aebersold's guard.
Aebersold throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aebersold keeping full guard, as Legrand tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aebersold has a closed guard, preventing Legrand from standing up.
Legrand looking to pass the guard.
Aebersold working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Legrand.
Legrand tries to stand but Aebersold is controlling from the bottom.
Legrand trying to control but Aebersold is working from the bottom.
Aebersold is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Aebersold is trying to work for a kimura but Legrand is defending well.
Aebersold takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aebersold wants to take a breather but Legrand is having none of it.
Legrand tries to roll over but Aebersold keeps him under control.
Aebersold is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Legrand tries to kick Aebersold off but Aebersold keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Legrand moves into full guard.
Aebersold passes Legrand's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Legrand wants to improve his position but Aebersold is controlling well.
Legrand is trying to stand back up but Aebersold is controlling him
Legrand is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aebersold moves nicely into side control.
Aebersold trying to control the action but Legrand is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fernand Legrand will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Aebersold is trying hard to land a takedown here. Legrand sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Legrand shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Legrand wants to take a breather but Aebersold is having none of it.
Legrand might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Aebersold haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Legrand thows a huge punch but Aebersold dodges it nicely.
Aebersold is trying to control but can't.
Aebersold tries to roll over but Legrand keeps him under control.
Legrand tries to stand and escape but Aebersold is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aebersold looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aebersold is looking to improve his position.
Legrand is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aebersold is trying to control but can't.
It looks like Legrand is going to stand back up.
Aebersold slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Aebersold manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Legrand manages to get himself to full guard.
Legrand keeping moving, preventing Aebersold from controlling successfully.
Aebersold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Legrand is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Legrand managing to control the position.
Aebersold stops Legrand from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aebersold in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aebersold prevents Legrand from getting back to his feet.
Aebersold wants to control from the top but Legrand keeps moving.
Aebersold prevents Legrand from getting back to his feet.
Aebersold is in close to Legrand's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Legrand is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fernand Legrand has got the better of the ground game so far.
Legrand is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Aebersold regains full guard. Nicely done.
Legrand postures up.
Legrand postures up and lands a big shot to Aebersold's brow.
Legrand is in close to Aebersold's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Aebersold is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Legrand working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aebersold thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Legrand wants to get up but he can't break Aebersold's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Aebersold is trying to control the position but Legrand postures up.
Legrand must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Legrand tries to free his leg and advance position but Aebersold is retaining full guard.
Legrand gets to his feet - Aebersold follows without any prompting.
Aebersold keeps the fight on the outside.
Legrand looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Aebersold tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Legrand manages to circle out of the way.
Legrand tries to clinch but Aebersold is having none of it.
Legrand shoots for a double leg takedown but Aebersold sprawls well. He's pushed Legrand's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Aebersold fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legrand throws a shot from downtown. Aebersold moves away and avoids it.
Legrand closes the distance and clinches.
Legrand is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Aebersold can't fight it off and eventually Legrand manages to take the fight to the floor. Aebersold looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Aebersold 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.
Aebersold is looking for a triangle but Legrand pushes his legs off easily.
Legrand wants to stand but Aebersold is controlling his posture from full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Legrand stopping the sweep attempt from Aebersold.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fernand Legrand showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Legrand takes the fight into the clinch.
Legrand lands a takedown into guard.
Legrand is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aebersold is on top in guard.
Aebersold preventing the sweep.
Legrand controls Aebersold momentarily but Aebersold frees himself.
Aebersold is looking to work some ground and pound but Legrand has wrist control.
Legrand is adopting a defensive guard.
Aebersold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Legrand is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legrand not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aebersold passes Legrand's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Aebersold is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aebersold prevents Legrand from improving his position.
Legrand won't allow Aebersold to pass to mount.
Legrand makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Legrand.
Legrand isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Aebersold stacks Legrand on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Aebersold!
Legrand is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Aebersold wants to free his trapped foot but Legrand is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Legrand looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aebersold scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Legrand tries to kick Aebersold off but Aebersold keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Aebersold sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Legrand defending well though.
Aebersold is pressing down on Legrand's thigh, looking to free his foot. Legrand is holding on for now.
Legrand gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aebersold wants to pass the guard but Legrand is keeping the position.
Aebersold passes Legrand's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Legrand manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Aebersold wants to clinch up but Legrand keeps it at a distance.
Aebersold leaves Legrand with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Aebersold with a lazy takedown attempt
and Aebersold takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aebersold gets caught flat footed, as Legrand shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Aebersold controls Legrand momentarily but Legrand frees himself.
Legrand wants to stand but Aebersold has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aebersold lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Legrand tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Legrand is on top in guard.
Legrand takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Legrand postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Legrand stopping the sweep attempt from Aebersold.
Legrand trying to control the position from guard on top but Aebersold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aebersold 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.
Legrand trying to stand up but can't free himself from Aebersold's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aebersold is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legrand 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.
Aebersold passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Aebersold grinds an elbow into Legrand's temple.
Aebersold throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Aebersold is trying to get an arm triangle but Legrand is defending well.
Legrand is looking for a sweep.
Legrand manages to get back to half guard.
Aebersold wants to free his trapped foot but Legrand is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Aebersold works his foot free and advances to mount.
Gregoire Aebersold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fernand Legrand is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Legrand tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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 Gregoire Aebersold.
Well Legrand has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fernand Legrand!
During a confident post fight interview, Fernand Legrand thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lorenzo Benedetti (ranked 2539 p4p, 980 weight class) and Slash Shredder (ranked 183 p4p, 73 weight class). Benedetti's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Gloom, Doom, Heartache & Whiskey - Viking Skull. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 18 - 4, fighting out of Sydney, Lorenzo Benedetti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 15 - 2, fighting out of London, Slash Shredder!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shredder loads up on a big right hand but Benedetti slips the punch.
Benedetti moves into the clinch.
Shredder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benedetti throws a head punch that misses.
Our sources have told us that Benedetti has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Benedetti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shredder backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Benedetti fails to land.
Shredder misses with a punch to the body.
Shredder tries a body shot but Benedetti blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benedetti.
Shredder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shredder.
Benedetti throws a punch but it's blocked by Shredder.
A head punch on the inside from Benedetti fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Benedetti fails to land.
Benedetti has a couple of punches blocked by Shredder.
Benedetti throws a punch but it's blocked by Shredder.
Benedetti misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedetti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shredder lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shredder lands a shot to the body.
Shredder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Benedetti misses with a punch on the inside.
Shredder makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shredder struggles to land a body shot inside as Benedetti controls his hands.
Shredder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shredder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benedetti prevents a body shot from Shredder.
A head punch on the inside from Benedetti fails to land.
Benedetti prevents a body shot from Shredder.
Benedetti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benedetti has a couple of punches blocked by Shredder.
Benedetti misses with the head strike.
Shredder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shredder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shredder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shredder tries to throw a body punch but Benedetti avoids it by throwing Shredder back against the cage.
Benedetti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benedetti misses with some punches.
Shredder blocks an uppercut.
Shredder struggles to land a body shot inside as Benedetti controls his hands.
Benedetti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shredder misses with a punch to the body.
Benedetti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shredder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Benedetti throws a head punch that misses.
Benedetti misses with a punch on the inside.
Shredder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Benedetti working aggressively here.
Shredder blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shredder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benedetti's elbow.
Shredder throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shredder lands a hook that snaps the head of Benedetti backwards.
Benedetti blocking some punches.
Benedetti has a couple of punches blocked by Shredder.
Shredder is leaning against Benedetti and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benedetti scores with a shoulder strike.
Shredder lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benedetti.
Benedetti working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shredder.
Shredder blocking some punches.
Benedetti has a couple of punches blocked by Shredder.
Benedetti misses with the head strike.
Benedetti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Shredder.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benedetti.
Benedetti throws a head punch that misses.
Shredder lands a right hand that snaps the head of Benedetti backwards.
Benedetti misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benedetti.
Benedetti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benedetti misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti throws a punch but it's blocked by Shredder.
Benedetti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shredder working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Benedetti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Shredder as the two fighters clinch.
Benedetti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shredder lands a body shot.
Benedetti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shredder backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shredder.
Benedetti misses with the head strike.
Shredder lands with a left to the head.
Shredder lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Shredder.
A short body shot lands from Shredder as the two fighters clinch.
Benedetti is breathing heavily.
Shredder misses with a punch to the body.
Shredder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benedetti has a couple of punches blocked by Shredder.
Benedetti looking to stall.
Shredder blocks an uppercut.
Shredder lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benedetti.
Shredder pushes Benedetti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shredder.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shredder scores with a shot to the side of Benedetti's head.
Shredder gets through Benedetti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shredder throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Benedettis head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shredder.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shredder.
Shredder lands with a left to the head.
Shredder lands with a light punch inside.
Shredder lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shredder lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shredder lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shredder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shredder lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shredder tries to throw a body punch but Benedetti avoids it by throwing Shredder back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shredder.
Benedetti has a couple of punches blocked by Shredder.
A short right from Shredder on the inside.
Shredder blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shredder lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shredder lands a hook that snaps the head of Benedetti backwards.
Shredder is leaning against Benedetti and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shredder lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shredder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shredder lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Slash Shredder dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Good shot there by Shredder.
Benedetti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shredder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shredder doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Benedetti doesn't manage to clinch there - Shredder circles away.
Benedetti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Benedetti tries to clinch up but Shredder circles away and keeps his distance.
Benedetti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shredder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benedetti has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shredder.
Shredder lands a shot to the body.
Shredder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benedetti's elbow.
Benedetti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shredder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shredder lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Benedetti.
Shredder lands a nice uppercut.
Shredder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shredder blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shredder.
Shredder working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shredder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shredder lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Shredder.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shredder scores with a nice hook to the head.
Benedetti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shredder.
Shredder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Benedetti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benedetti misses with some punches.
Slash Shredder seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shredder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shredder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shredder lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Benedetti working aggressively here.
Shredder pushes Benedetti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Benedetti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Shredder.
Shredder lands a body punch.
Shredder lands a shot to the body.
Shredder lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Benedetti or not.
Shredder lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A hook to the body from Shredder.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Shredder 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.
Shredder lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Benedetti backwards.
Benedetti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Shredder.
Shredder lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Shredder.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shredder digs a right hand into Benedetti's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Benedetti's gas tank.
Shredder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Benedetti misses with a punch on the inside.
Shredder gets through Benedetti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shredder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shredder makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Shredder on the inside.
Shredder lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shredder lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shredder works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shredder lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Benedetti misses with some punches.
Benedetti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Benedetti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shredder tries to throw a body punch but Benedetti avoids it by throwing Shredder back against the cage.
Shredder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shredder scores with a shot to the side of Benedetti's head.
Shredder lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Shredder as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shredder.
 Benedetti is rocked!
A hook to the body from Shredder.
Shredder lands a left hand that snaps the head of Benedetti backwards.
Oh Benedetti is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shredder scores with a shot to the side of Benedetti's head.
Benedetti prevents a body shot from Shredder.
Shredder scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Benedetti blocks a body shot from Shredder.
Shredder lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Shredder.
Shredder scores with a shoulder strike.
Shredder throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Benedettis head.
Shredder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shredder tries a body shot but Benedetti blocks it.
Shredder lands with a right to the head.
Shredder pushes Benedetti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Benedetti takes a shot to the head.
Shredder lands a hook that snaps the head of Benedetti backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Shredder.
Shredder swings wildly with an uppercut but Benedetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shredder throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shredder scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shredder.
Shredder lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Shredder scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shredder misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Benedetti fails to land.
Benedetti misses with the head strike.
Shredder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Shredder.
Shredder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shredder scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benedetti.
Shredder scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Benedetti misses with some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benedetti.
Shredder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Benedetti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benedetti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benedetti seems to have got his legs back now.
Benedetti has a couple of punches blocked by Shredder.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Slash Shredder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Benedetti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Shredder jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lorenzo Benedetti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shredder lands a right hook to the body.
Shredder getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shredder darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shredder lands the left hand.
Benedetti is looking to clinch but Shredder is avoiding it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shredder scores with a shot to the body.
Benedetti takes one to the side of the head.
Shredder swats away the attempt to clinch by Benedetti.
Nice shot by Shredder.
Benedetti takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benedetti tries to clinch but Shredder is having none of it.
Benedetti takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shredder scores with a crisp jab that stopped Benedetti in his tracks.
Shredder thuds his right hand into Benedetti's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Benedetti is looking to clinch.
Shredder works Benedetti's body with a nice hook.
Shredder connects with a body shot that sends Benedetti's belly button to the back.
Benedetti walks into a stiff left hand from Shredder.
Shredder takes a swing at Benedetti's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benedetti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Benedetti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Slash Shredder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shredder swats away the attempt to clinch by Benedetti.
Shredder swats away the attempt to clinch by Benedetti.
Shredder lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Benedetti tries to clinch up.
Shredder cracks a nice hook into Benedetti's ribs.
Shredder with a jab.
Shredder takes a swing at Benedetti's ribcage but misses.
Shredder jabs at Benedetti's body.
Benedetti is looking to clinch.
Shredder scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shredder moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Benedetti moves in looking to clinch but Shredder pushes him off.
Benedetti takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shredder swats away the attempt to clinch by Benedetti.
Slash Shredder is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Benedetti is looking to clinch but Shredder is avoiding it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shredder scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Benedetti doesn't seem bothered though.
Benedetti tries to clinch up.
Benedetti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short left from Shredder.
Benedetti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Benedetti fails to land.
Shredder lands with a short shot to the head.
Benedetti has a couple of punches blocked by Shredder.
Benedetti misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Benedetti fails to land.
Shredder lands a body punch in the clinch.
Benedetti has a couple of punches blocked by Shredder.
Benedetti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benedetti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benedetti throws a head punch that misses.
Shredder scores with a shoulder strike.
Benedetti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shredder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Benedetti working aggressively here.
Benedetti misses with the head strike.
Shredder blocks an uppercut.
Benedetti throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Benedetti fails to land.
Shredder blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Benedetti fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti misses with the head strike.
Shredder lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Benedetti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shredder backwards.
Benedetti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benedetti has a couple of punches blocked by Shredder.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benedetti.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benedetti.
Benedetti misses with some punches.
Shredder has a couple of punches blocked by Benedetti.
Shredder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Benedetti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benedetti swings wildly with an uppercut but Shredder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benedetti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slash Shredder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shredder has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slash Shredder!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marton Csemy (ranked 1486 p4p, 2234 weight class) and Otso Toivonen (ranked 109 p4p, 164 weight class). Csemy's entrance music is Iron Maiden: Fear of the dark. A fine choice. Marton Csemy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marton Csemy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Otso Toivonen!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Csemy misses with a shot to the body
and Toivonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Csemy motions for Toivonen to come forward. Csemy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Csemy scores with a hook to the body. Toivonen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Csemy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toivonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Csemy.
Toivonen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Csemy with a body shot.
Toivonen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Csemy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Csemy is predictable there
and Toivonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Toivonen misses.
Csemy appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Csemy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Csemy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Toivonen.
Toivonen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Csemy punishes Toivonen's body with a nice straight punch.
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 low kick lands for Csemy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toivonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Csemy.
Csemy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Toivonen at a distance.
Csemy looks to score with a jab to the body but Toivonen is just out of range.
It seemed like Toivonen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Csemy throws a leg kick
letting Toivonen counter with a right hand.
Csemy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toivonen.
That kick from Csemy tenderised Toivonen's leg. Toivonen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Csemy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Csemy misses with a hook
and Toivonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Csemy throws a body punch but Toivonen moves out of range.
Toivonen loads up on a big right hand but Csemy slips the punch.
Csemy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toivonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Csemy.
Nice shot by Toivonen.
Toivonen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Toivonen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toivonen lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Csemy sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Csemy is looking to wear down Toivonen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Csemy lands a nice shot to the body.
Csemy drops his hands momentarily and Toivonen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Some wild striking there from Toivonen.
Csemy swings for the body but Toivonen moves out of range.
Toivonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice side step and Toivonen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Toivonen throws a nice looking combination but Csemy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Csemy misses with a combination
and Toivonen counters with a good, hard body kick but Csemy shrugs it off.
Toivonen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A big left from Toivonen misses.
Csemy appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Csemy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Toivonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Toivonen responds with a good body kick, but Csemy manages to step out the way in time.
Csemy works the jab nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Toivonen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Csemy. Toivonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Toivonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Csemy misses with a shot to the body
and Csemy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Toivonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Csemy misses with a shot to the body
and Toivonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Csemy scores with a leg kick.
Csemy throws a sloppy body shot
and Toivonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Toivonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Csemy.
Toivonen throws out a counter right but Csemy avoids it with no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toivonen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Csemy moves away from the strike by Toivonen.
Csemy scores with a nice right hand.
Csemy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Csemy swings for the body but Toivonen moves out of range.
Csemy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Csemy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toivonen manages to avoid it.
Toivonen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Csemy with a body shot.
Csemy throws a right hand that misses
and Toivonen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Csemy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Csemy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Csemy misses the shot to the body.
Toivonen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Csemy with a body shot.
Toivonen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Toivonen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Csemy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Csemy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Otso Toivonen 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.
Csemy cracks Toivonen with an open hand slap.
Csemy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Toivonen slips a jab from Csemy.
Csemy slips under a jab from Toivonen.
Csemy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Toivonen is rocked!
Toivonen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Csemy's head backwards.
Toivonen is still on wobbly legs! Can Csemy finish him?
Csemy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Toivonen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Csemy punishes Toivonen's body with a nice straight punch.
Csemy scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toivonen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Toivonen seems to have recovered his senses.
Csemy throws a combination. Toivonen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Csemy throws the left hand but Toivonen avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Csemy misses the shot to the body.
Csemy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Toivonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Csemy.
Toivonen misses the shot to the body.
Csemy misses with a jab to the body
letting Toivonen counter with a right hand.
Csemy wants to slow Toivonen down by chopping away at his legs.
Toivonen slips a straight right by Csemy.
Csemy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Csemy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Csemy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Toivonen.
Toivonen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Csemy lands a nice shot to the body.
Toivonen connects with a looping right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Csemy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Toivonen misses with a looping right.
A counter left hand to the body from Csemy misses its target.
Csemy misses with a wild body shot.
Toivonen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Toivonen throws a hook but Csemy avoids it easily.
Csemy with a poor takedown
and Toivonen counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Csemy cracks Toivonen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Csemy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toivonen manages to avoid it.
Csemy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Csemy misses with an uppercut. Toivonen saw that one coming.
Toivonen throws a counter combo.
Csemy lands the left hand.
Toivonen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Csemy lands a nice looking body shot.
Toivonen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Csemy misses the shot to the body.
Toivonen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Toivonen connects with a looping right hand.
A shot to the body from Csemy misses
and Toivonen counters with a straight right hand.
Toivonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Toivonen avoids the body shot from Csemy.
Marton Csemy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Csemy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toivonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Csemy.
Csemy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toivonen moves away.
Toivonen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Csemy takes a swing at Toivonen's ribcage but misses.
Toivonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Csemy.
Toivonen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Csemy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toivonen moves away.
Csemy misses the body punch
and Toivonen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Csemy thinking.
Toivonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Toivonen jabs at Csemy's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Csemy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A nice side step and Toivonen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Csemy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Toivonen counters with a straight right hand.
Toivonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Csemy.
Csemy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Toivonen counters with a nice uppercut.
Toivonen cracks Csemy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Csemy is rocked!
Toivonen drops Csemy with a naaaaasty hook - Csemy is in real trouble here! Toivonen dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Otso Toivonen!
Otso Toivonen is the new bantamweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Otso Toivonen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dharya Bhate (ranked 1738 p4p, 1045 weight class) and Viggo Andolini (ranked 132 p4p, 78 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dharya Bhate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Viggo Andolini!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andolini looks to score with a jab to the body but Bhate is just out of range.
Andolini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bhate sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bhate changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Andolini throws a body shot but no joy.
Bhate drops down looking for a counter takedown but Andolini sprawls and moves away.
Andolini throws a body shot but no joy.
Andolini looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Andolini takes a swing at Bhate's ribcage but misses.
Bhate uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andolini.
Bhate attempts a counter takedown but Andolini avoids it well and moves away.
Andolini throws a hook but Bhate blocks it.
Andolini misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bhate counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Andolini!
Bhate is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Andolini has escaped the position, nice work there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Andolini can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bhate working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bhate goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Andolini has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bhate but great work by Andolini.
Bhate's coaches at Ironbound MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bhate tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Andolini presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bhate sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Andolini looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bhate looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andolini moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Bhate.
Bhate tries to improve position but can't.
Bhate is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Andolini off and has taken his back!
Bhate has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Andolini has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Andolini trying to control the hands but Bhate won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Andolini right now.
Bhate is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Andolini is defending well though. Bhate let's go of the attempt for now.
Bhate working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Andolini is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Bhate has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Andolini taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dharya Bhate!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Rader (ranked 1331 p4p, 2310 weight class) and Gabriel Havran (ranked 143 p4p, 230 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dennis Rader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gabriel Havran!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Rader.
It looks like Gabriel Havran has been cut.
Havran misses with a hook
and Rader cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Havran looks to land a right hand but Rader moved out of range.
Rader really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Havran throws a lazy uppercut
and Rader counters with a straight right hand.
Rader bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Havran throws an off balance right hand
and Havran takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Havran throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Rader counter with a right hand.
That has opened up Gabriel Havran's cut even more.
Havran lands a jab to the nose.
Havran misses with a body shot
and Rader scores with a counter punch that sends Havran to the canvas! Rader smells blood - he's punishing Havran with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Havran has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dennis Rader!
A very excited looking Dennis Rader 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clinch King Smash Machine (ranked 1349 p4p, 2585 weight class) and Sammy Beach (ranked 194 p4p, 327 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 25 - 24 - 0, fighting out of London, Clinch King Smash Machine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sammy Beach!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, David Schapiro and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beach throws a body punch but Smash Machine moves out of range.
Beach doesn't manage to clinch there - Smash Machine circles away.
Beach avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Beach clinches up against the cage.
We've been informed that Beach has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Beach prevents the takedown attempt.
Beach presses Smash Machine against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Beach working aggressively here.
Smash Machine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beach tries to clinch up but Smash Machine circles away and keeps his distance.
Beach instigates a clinch.
Smash Machine has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A short left from Beach.
Beach swings wildly with an uppercut but Smash Machine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beach lands an elbow inside.
 It looks like Clinch King Smash Machine has been cut.
Beach throws an elbow but it misses.
Smash Machine gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beach tries to kick Smash Machine off but Smash Machine keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Smash Machine seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Beach kicks off Smash Machine and gets to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Beach finds it's way through Smash Machine's defenses.
Beach drives through and clinches with Smash Machine against the cage.
Beach is trying to stall.
Beach struggles to land a body shot inside as Smash Machine controls his hands.
Beach breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smash Machine closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smash Machine lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smash Machine passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Smash Machine creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Beach sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Smash Machine thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smash Machine thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Beach struggling a bit here.
Smash Machine tries for a kimura but Beach is defending well.
Beach tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smash Machine tries to advance to mount but can't.
Beach is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Smash Machine off and has taken his back!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smash Machine tries to roll but Beach sticks to his back.
Beach controlling the position well here. Smash Machine rolled but Beach kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
A lull in the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smash Machine rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Smash Machine trying to control but Beach postures up.
Beach works his way into full mount!
Beach stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Smash Machine lands with a cross.
Beach displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smash Machine throws out the jab.
Beach tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beach fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beach wants to clinch
and Smash Machine counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Beach dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clinch King Smash Machine's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Beach takes the fight into the clinch.
Smash Machine lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Smash Machine.
It looks like Sammy Beach has been cut.
Smash Machine successfully pulls guard.
Smash Machine wants to improve his position but instead Beach has moved into half guard.
Smash Machine is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Beach pulls his head out easily.
Beach slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beach decides to return to a standing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smash Machine shoots in but no luck this time.
Beach tries to clinch up.
Beach stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Beach wants it to stay on the feet.
Beach lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smash Machine circles away quickly and effectively.
Smash Machine gets the takedown into side control.
Smash Machine tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smash Machine trying to control the action but Beach is working from the bottom.
Beach prevents Smash Machine from moving into mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beach sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Beach tries to roll over but Smash Machine keeps him under control.
Smash Machine tries to pass to full mount but Beach defends it.
Smash Machine throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smash Machine trying to control from Beach's half guard. Beach has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Smash Machine wants to pass the guard but Beach is keeping the position.
Beach looking for a sweep. Not yet Beach, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smash Machine slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Beach pushes Smash Machine off and gets back to his feet.
Smash Machine shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Beach as he jumps to the side.
Beach is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smash Machine with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clinch King Smash Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smash Machine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beach sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smash Machine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smash Machine throws a right hand that Beach ducks under and follows up with a left that Beach also avoids with ease.
Smash Machine is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Beach's half guard.
Smash Machine looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Beach controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smash Machine with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Beach wants to get back to full guard.
Beach wants to get back to his feet.
Smash Machine is looking for a kimura here.
Smash Machine throwing shots but Beach is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beach tries to kick Smash Machine off but Smash Machine keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
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 Clinch King Smash Machine will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Smash Machine scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Smash Machine comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smash Machine pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smash Machine scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Smash Machine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Clinch King Smash Machine is winning the standup battle so far.
Beach falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smash Machine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smash Machine tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Beach swivels and escapes.
Smash Machine sets himself, and Beach steps forward looking for the clinch! Smash Machine avoids it this time.
Smash Machine tries to keep at a distance but Beach has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smash Machine stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Beach misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smash Machine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beach closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smash Machine ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Smash Machine no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Beach wants to stand but Smash Machine has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Beach controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beach wants to get up but he can't break Smash Machine's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Beach content to stall in guard here.
Smash Machine working a defensive guard here.
Beach wants to get up but he can't break Smash Machine's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smash Machine manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Beach manages to get himself to full guard.
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.
Smash Machine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beach is keeping the position for now.
Smash Machine throwing strikes but missing.
Smash Machine trying to control but Beach is working from the bottom.
Smash Machine tries to free his leg and advance position but Beach is retaining full guard.
Smash Machine throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beach wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Smash Machine manages to pass to side control.
Beach trying to hold on to Smash Machine's head to control him but Smash Machine postures up.
Beach is looking to improve his position.
Beach looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Beach looks to clinch
enabling Smash Machine to counter with a crisp jab.
Beach tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smash Machine closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Beach swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beach goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smash Machine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beach tries to clinch but Smash Machine is having none of it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smash Machine.
Smash Machine feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Beachs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Beach swings for the body but Smash Machine moves out of range.
Beach moves into the clinch successfully.
Beach stops a takedown attempt from Smash Machine.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clinch King Smash Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smash Machine blocks a body shot from Beach.
Sammy Beach seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smash Machine is working for takedown but Beach is calmly controlling the position for now.
Smash Machine gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Beach regains guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beach is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Beach misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beach gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smash Machine.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clinch King Smash Machine showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smash Machine has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clinch King Smash Machine!
Clinch King Smash Machine gave a mention to Un-Kaged Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Everett Covington (ranked 1575 p4p, 1842 weight class) and Dougie McFistface (ranked 189 p4p, 210 weight class). McFistface has chosen Tiptoe Through The Tulips as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Everett Covington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dougie McFistface!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McFistface throws a head kick that misses.
McFistface throws a series of punches but Covington moves out of range.
Covington tries to counter with a takedown but McFistface is quick to defend against it.
Covington misses with a body shot.
McFistface ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Covington moves into the clinch.
Covington avoiding damage as McFistface throws knees to the body.
Covington lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Covington.
Covington lands an elbow inside that McFistface shrugs off.
Covington has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McFistface missing with knees to the body.
Covington throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McFistface takes an elbow to the temple.
Covington lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McFistface or not.
McFistface is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Covington gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Covington softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Covington.
McFistface's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Covington is leaning against McFistface and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McFistface tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Covington misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Covington is pressed up against the cage. McFistface has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Covington down to the mat. Covington avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Everett Covington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dougie McFistface.
Covington slips a jab and a cross from McFistface.
Covington looks to score with a jab to the body but McFistface is just out of range.
McFistface appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McFistface throws a nice looking combination but Covington bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Covington scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Covington is taking a breather. McFistface says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Covington missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McFistface tries to get to full guard but Covington has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Covington uses his free foot to push down on McFistface's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for McFistface.
Covington 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.
Covington lands with some vicious ground and pound - can McFistface hang on?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFistface taking shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Covington breaks from McFistface's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Covington is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Covington prevents McFistface from getting the reversal.
Covington putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Covington connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
A nice elbow there by Covington.
Covington landing strikes from the mount and McFistface is in trouble!
McFistface is rocked!
Covington working the ground and pound effectively.
McFistface is still in real trouble! Can Covington finish him?
Oooh a big shot lands for Covington! McFistface is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Everett Covington!
After winning the bout, Everett Covington thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raven Harris (ranked 1017 p4p, 718 weight class) and Alois Vrana (ranked 156 p4p, 109 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raven Harris!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alois Vrana!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris looks to land a left hand but Vrana moved out of range nicely.
Harris misses with a hook. Vrana ducked under it nicely.
Vrana misses with a body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Harris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vrana.
Vrana connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Harris looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Harris misses with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Vrana.
Vrana is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vrana ducks under a wild hook from Harris.
Vrana thows a body kick. Harris tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Harris lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vrana throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice defenses there by Vrana.
Vrana looks like he wants to counter punch here.
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!
Harris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vrana.
Vrana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harris was well out of range. Poor timing from Vrana.
Vrana feints and then cracks Harris's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Harris down.
Vrana checks a leg kick nicely.
Vrana is looking to clinch.
Vrana finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Harris's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vrana under the eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vrana.
Vrana ducks under a wild hook from Harris.
Nice uppercut lands for Harris. That snapped Vrana's head back.
Harris gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Harris has closed the distance and engaged Vrana in a clinch.
Harris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vrana misses with the head strike.
Vrana lands with a left to the head.
Harris softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Harris takes a shot to the head.
Vrana can't find room to land a body shot as Harris controls the action.
Vrana tries a knee to the head but Harris blocks it.
Harris is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Harris just leaning against Vrana, taking a breather.
Vrana has a couple of punches blocked by Harris.
Vrana using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Harris has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vrana.
Vrana misses with a body punch.
Vrana tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vrana misses with a knee to the head.
Harris taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harris creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vrana using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Harris has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harris.
Harris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vrana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harris misses with a punch to the body.
Vrana tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Harris stalling the fight.
Vrana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vrana effectively controlling the action here.
Harris scores with a shot to the side of Vrana's head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Harris as Vrana tries to tie him up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Harris.
A short right from Vrana.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vrana.
Harris misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harris slowing the pace effectively.
Vrana is struggling to control the position.
Harris lands with a right to the head.
Vrana misses with some punches.
Harris content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Harris misses with a punch to the body.
Vrana leaning against his opponent.
Vrana tries to throw a body punch but Harris avoids it by throwing Vrana back against the cage.
Harris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vrana lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vrana with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vrana misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vrana lands a right hand.
Harris is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vrana misses with the head strike.
Harris scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vrana is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vrana is still on wobbly legs! Can Harris finish him?
Harris holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Harris dips a shoulder and cracks Vrana with a mighty uppercut! Vrana falls back against the cage and Harris unloads with a barrage of strikes! Vrana is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Harris screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raven Harris!
Raven Harris is the new light heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Raven Harris gave a big smile as he said 'HHHHHHHHUUUUUUUUUUMMMMMMMMMM................HHHHHHHUUUUUUUUUUUMMMMMMMMM'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Heung Min Choi (ranked 725 p4p, 453 weight class) and Tadahiro Nomura (ranked 53 p4p, 31 weight class). Choi's entrance music is Black Eyed Bruiser. A fine choice. Nomura has chosen Nomura as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Heung Min Choi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tadahiro Nomura!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Choi.
We've been told by Choi's head coaches at SYDNEY ELITE GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Choi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nomura counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Choi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nomura.
Nomura throws out a counter right but Choi avoids it with no problem.
Nomura gets a double leg takedown into Choi's guard.
Choi manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Nomura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Choi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nomura was well out of range. Poor timing from Choi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nomura misses with a takedown
and Choi counters with a right hand to the body.
Choi misses with a hook
and Nomura counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choi misses with a jab to the body
and Nomura counters with a two punch combo.
Nomura checks a leg kick nicely.
Choi thows a leg kick but Nomura checks it
and Nomura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Choi misses with a hook to the body
and Nomura counters with a two punch combo.
Choi is rocked!
Nomura lands a nice hook to Choi's body. Choi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oh Choi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Choi throws a lazy right hand but Nomura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Choi misses with a body punch
and Nomura counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Choi badly! He tries to strike back but Nomura puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Choi out cold! Oh man, Choi will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tadahiro Nomura!
During a confident post fight interview, Tadahiro Nomura thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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