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STRIKE! - mma 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gyukosho Fujimoto (ranked 19092 p4p, 23620 weight class) and Omnicron Bilesdon (ranked 433 p4p, 249 weight class). Gyukosho Fujimoto has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 44 - 35 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gyukosho Fujimoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Omnicron Bilesdon!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bilesdon clinches with his opponent.
Bilesdon tries to pull guard but Fujimoto won't allow it.
Bilesdon is trying to pull guard but Fujimoto turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fujimoto has had enough of the clinch but Bilesdon keeps him there for the moment.
Fujimoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bilesdon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Fujimoto to counter with a crisp jab.
Gyukosho Fujimoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omnicron Bilesdon.
A punch combination from Fujimoto misses.
Fujimoto could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The fighters circling - Fujimoto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fujimoto throws a leg kick
and Bilesdon counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fujimoto won't be happy with that.
Bilesdon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fujimoto is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fujimoto throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bilesdon.
Bilesdon darts in and clinches Fujimoto up against the cage.
Fujimoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bilesdon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A little feinted left hand from Fujimoto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fujimoto loads up on a big right hand but Bilesdon slips the punch.
Bilesdon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fujimoto has had enough of the clinch but Bilesdon keeps him there for the moment.
Fujimoto is trying to break the clinch but Bilesdon is controlling him.
Fujimoto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fujimoto takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bilesdon shoots in for a takedown but Fujimoto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It appears Fujimoto was looking to counter with a kick there.
Bilesdon shoots in looking for a takedown but Fujimoto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bilesdon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fujimoto tries a head kick but it misses.
Bilesdon has Fujimoto up against the cage in a clinch.
Bilesdon gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fujimoto tries to kick Bilesdon off but Bilesdon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bilesdon passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bilesdon controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bilesdon misses with a head shot.
Bilesdon scoring with strikes but Fujimoto is staying in there.
Bilesdon content just to control the position here.
Bilesdon throws some wild stikes that Fujimoto manages to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bilesdon thowing shots but they're missing.
Bilesdon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bilesdon working Fujimoto over with strikes here.
Bilesdon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fujimoto wants to get back to his feet.
Bilesdon controlling from the full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Omnicron Bilesdon dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Bilesdon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fujimoto on his heels. He'll look to pass Fujimoto's guard now, I'm sure.
Fujimoto is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bilesdon presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fujimoto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bilesdon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bilesdon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little feinted left hand from Fujimoto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bilesdon clinches up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bilesdon.
Fujimoto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fujimoto breaks from the clinch.
Omnicron Bilesdon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good exchange - Fujimoto coming out on top.
Fujimoto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bilesdon counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bilesdon in side control, throwing shots but Fujimoto defends.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Omnicron Bilesdon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bilesdon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bilesdon misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Fujimoto is pushing Bilesdon's head away, looking to escape. Bilesdon manages to hold on to the position though.
Bilesdon moves into full mount!
Bilesdon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fujimoto wants to get back to his feet.
Bilesdon controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujimoto wants to get back to his feet.
Bilesdon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bilesdon throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Fujimoto because Bilesdon loaded up on that one.
Bilesdon thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Bilesdon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bilesdon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bilesdon 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.
Bilesdon jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Fujimoto manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Omnicron Bilesdon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bilesdon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fujimoto.
Bilesdon lands a left and a right that send Fujimoto crashing to the mat, dazed. Bilesdon thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 It looks like Gyukosho Fujimoto has been cut.
Fujimoto on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bilesdon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fujimoto was covering up waiting for the punch and Bilesdon finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fujimoto is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bilesdon dives into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bilesdon decides to stand up, so the ref orders Fujimoto to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bilesdon shoots in looking for a takedown but Fujimoto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bilesdon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bilesdon closes the distance and clinches.
Fujimoto has had enough of the clinch but Bilesdon keeps him there for the moment.
Bilesdon keeps control of Fujimoto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bilesdon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bilesdon has Fujimoto pressed against the cage, preventing Fujimoto from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fujimoto is trying to break the clinch but Bilesdon is controlling him.
Fujimoto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bilesdon has him pressed against the cage.
Fujimoto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fujimoto working hard to break the clinch.
Bilesdon has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fujimoto uses from the top position.
Bilesdon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fujimoto's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bilesdon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bilesdon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bilesdon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bilesdon decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bilesdon throws a head kick that Fujimoto semi-blocks.
Bilesdon rushes Fujimoto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fujimoto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bilesdon manages to pull guard.
Fujimoto is fighting to break Bilesdon's control of his arms but Bilesdon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bilesdon is on top in guard.
Bilesdon stands and steps away. Fujimoto gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bilesdon.
Gyukosho Fujimoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bilesdon is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Fujimoto will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
And that's the end of the fight!
Omnicron Bilesdon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bilesdon 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Omnicron Bilesdon!
A relieved looking Omnicron Bilesdon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Happy Gilmore (ranked 4450 p4p, 4941 weight class) and Yao Ming (ranked 245 p4p, 285 weight class). Yao Ming has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Happy Gilmore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yao Ming!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ming throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gilmore looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gilmore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ming counters with a straight right hand.
Gilmore misses with a hook. Ming ducked under it nicely.
Ming lands a slapping body shot.
Ming throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gilmore lands a jab to Ming's midsection.
Gilmore scores with a shot to the body.
Ming gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gilmore cracks Ming with a solid left hand.
Ming utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gilmore distracts Ming with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gilmore chips away with some ground and pound.
Gilmore scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gilmore cracks Ming with a solid left hand.
We've been hearing that Gilmore has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilmore trying to control but Ming is working from the bottom.
Ming really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gilmore. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ming wants to stand and escape but Gilmore is having none of it.
Gilmore scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ming wants to get back to his feet but Gilmore is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gilmore working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gilmore postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gilmore keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ming's head.
Gilmore is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
 Ming is rocked!
Gilmore controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gilmore slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gilmore working the ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilmore landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ming is still in real trouble! Can Gilmore finish him?
Ming is pushing Gilmore's head away, looking to escape. Gilmore manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gilmore lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ming is pushing Gilmore's head away, looking to escape. Gilmore manages to hold on to the position though.
Ming is not content to let Gilmore control the position.
Gilmore grinds an elbow into Ming's temple.
Gilmore working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ming seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gilmore working the ground and pound.
Gilmore lands a strong strike to the head of Ming. That's dazed him! Gilmore looking to finish here. Ming is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Gilmore lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Happy Gilmore!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gemechu McKraken (ranked 4877 p4p, 23486 weight class) and Jere Luokkamaki (ranked 281 p4p, 409 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gemechu McKraken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jere Luokkamaki!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luokkamaki throws a series of punches but McKraken moves out of range.
Luokkamaki's corner calls for a 1-2. Luokkamaki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Luokkamaki lands a leg kick that knocks McKraken off balance momentarily.
McKraken takes a swing at Luokkamaki's ribcage but misses.
Luokkamaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McKraken.
McKraken looks to land a left hand but Luokkamaki moved out of range nicely.
Luokkamaki connects with a leg kick.
Luokkamaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McKraken.
Luokkamaki throws a body shot but no joy.
McKraken half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Luokkamaki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McKraken.
McKraken avoids the body shot from Luokkamaki.
A bone on bone clash there as McKraken blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKraken avoids a kick to the body.
Luokkamaki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As Luokkamaki tries to get set, McKraken tries to push him back and clinch up but Luokkamaki manages to avoid the attempt.
McKraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luokkamaki manages to avoid it.
Luokkamaki avoids the body shot from McKraken.
McKraken lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luokkamaki.
McKraken slips under a jab.
McKraken wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Luokkamaki is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McKraken rather than just go for the knockout.
Good leg kick by Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki lands a nice leg kick that just misses McKraken's sensitive parts.
McKraken moves out of range as Luokkamaki strikes.
McKraken moves away from the strike by Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A leg kick checked by McKraken.
Luokkamaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McKraken moves away.
Luokkamaki throws a wild body kick that McKraken sees coming a mile off.
Luokkamaki throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Luokkamaki scoring well with a low kick there.
McKraken misses with a hook. Luokkamaki ducked under it nicely.
McKraken throws out a loose jab but Luokkamaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luokkamaki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McKraken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luokkamaki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - McKraken looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McKraken swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Luokkamaki with a nice calf kick.
Good exchange - Luokkamaki coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McKraken takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McKraken uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki throws a hook but McKraken blocks it.
Luokkamaki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Luokkamaki throws a wild body kick that McKraken sees coming a mile off.
McKraken avoids a kick to the body.
McKraken throws a chopping leg kick but Luokkamaki manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Luokkamaki leaves McKraken with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McKraken throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Luokkamaki.
McKraken fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKraken misses with a body shot.
McKraken throws a leg kick but Luokkamaki sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Luokkamaki cracks McKraken with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Luokkamaki misses with a leg kick
and McKraken counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McKraken looking to pass the guard.
Luokkamaki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McKraken forces his way into half guard.
McKraken seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
McKraken seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luokkamaki holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
McKraken stalling away here and it's allowed Luokkamaki to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
McKraken trying to control but Luokkamaki is working from the bottom.
McKraken controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jere Luokkamaki dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Luokkamaki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McKraken avoids the body shot from Luokkamaki.
Both fighters circling a little - Luokkamaki finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Luokkamaki throws a big shot that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Luokkamaki.
McKraken wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Luokkamaki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McKraken is looking to counter the offense by Luokkamaki and move into the clinch.
McKraken will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gemechu McKraken is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McKraken misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick lands for Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki tries to work over McKraken's front leg with a kick but McKraken checks it.
Luokkamaki looks to throw a body kick
and McKraken counters by moving into the clinch.
Luokkamaki lands a left hand that snaps the head of McKraken backwards.
Luokkamaki blocking some punches.
McKraken trying to stall but Luokkamaki improves his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luokkamaki working aggressively here.
McKraken blocks a body shot from Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Luokkamaki moves out of range as McKraken strikes.
Luokkamaki flicks out a counter leg kick but McKraken steps away.
Luokkamaki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That kick from Luokkamaki tenderised McKraken's leg. McKraken is trying to keep his angry face on.
McKraken moves out of range of the strikes.
McKraken feinted with a counter takedown.
A solid leg kick lands there for Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McKraken changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Luokkamaki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McKraken fails with an attempt to clinch.
Luokkamaki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Luokkamaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McKraken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Luokkamaki.
A punch combination from Luokkamaki misses.
McKraken seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Luokkamaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luokkamaki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luokkamaki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McKraken tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Luokkamaki manages to circle out of the way.
Jere Luokkamaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Luokkamaki connects with a body shot that sends McKraken's belly button to the back.
Jere Luokkamaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKraken moves in looking to clinch but Luokkamaki pushes him off.
McKraken checks a low kick from Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Luokkamaki lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A thudding body kick lands there by Luokkamaki!
Luokkamaki blocks a leg kick.
McKraken misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McKraken is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Luokkamaki fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McKraken checks it well.
Luokkamaki lands an overhand right.
Luokkamaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McKraken.
Luokkamaki throws a looping overhand right but McKraken ducks down to avoid it.
McKraken tries to counter by clinching up but Luokkamaki breaks away and moves out of range.
McKraken avoids the body shot from Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki looks for the body kick but McKraken saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Luokkamaki blocks the low kick.
Luokkamaki connects with a leg kick.
Luokkamaki throws a leg kick but McKraken sees it coming and moves out of range.
McKraken tries to counter by clinching up but Luokkamaki breaks away and moves out of range.
Luokkamaki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McKraken takes one to the side of the head.
Luokkamaki lands with a nice body kick.
McKraken loads up on a big right hand but Luokkamaki slips the punch.
McKraken misses with a double jab.
Jere Luokkamaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKraken dodges the punch combination from Luokkamaki.
McKraken's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Luokkamaki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McKraken scrambles back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Luokkamaki.
McKraken seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Luokkamaki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McKrakens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McKraken stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Luokkamaki.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKraken throws a right and a left that Luokkamaki avoids nicely.
Luokkamaki moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McKraken misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki throws the kick towards the body but McKraken avoids it.
Luokkamaki throws a jab when McKraken was well out of range.
Luokkamaki misses with a body kick.
McKraken stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Luokkamaki.
McKraken blocks a head kick by Luokkamaki.
As Luokkamaki tries to get set, McKraken tries to push him back and clinch up but Luokkamaki manages to avoid the attempt.
Luokkamaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McKraken walks into a left hand.
Luokkamaki misses with a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jere Luokkamaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Luokkamaki looks for the body kick but McKraken saw that one coming.
Luokkamaki scores with the left hand. McKraken knows he should have avoided that one.
McKraken misses with a series of wild punches.
McKraken avoids the body shot from Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki misses with a kick to the body
and McKraken moves into the clinch.
Luokkamaki breaks from the clinch.
Luokkamaki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Luokkamaki jabs McKraken to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Luokkamaki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good exchange - Luokkamaki coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from McKraken misses.
Luokkamaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Luokkamaki as he connects with a hook.
Luokkamaki misses with a low kick.
McKraken moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKraken throws a hook but Luokkamaki avoids it easily.
McKraken defending well as Luokkamaki loads up on a big left hand.
McKraken changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Danga de danga de dang - McKraken scores with a four punch combination!
Luokkamaki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McKraken is looking to chop away at Luokkamaki's legs.
A low kick lands for Luokkamaki.
McKraken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McKraken feinted with a counter takedown.
Luokkamaki throws a body punch but McKraken moves out of range.
McKraken will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Luokkamaki ducks under a wild hook from McKraken.
Luokkamaki lands the left hand.
McKraken tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McKraken misses with a looping left.
Gemechu McKraken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luokkamaki works McKraken's body with a nice hook.
A good leg kick by Luokkamaki.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McKraken takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Luokkamaki tries a head kick but it misses.
Luokkamaki throws an off balance right hand
and McKraken holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McKraken wants to stall.
Luokkamaki swings wildly with an uppercut but McKraken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luokkamaki blocks an uppercut.
McKraken scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McKraken takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McKraken looking to stall.
Luokkamaki breaks the clinch.
Nice cross by Luokkamaki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luokkamaki throws out a powerful jab.
Luokkamaki misses with a wild body shot.
McKraken lands with a nice combination. Luokkamaki backs away looking to recover.
Luokkamaki dodges the punch combination from McKraken.
McKraken gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Luokkamaki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Luokkamaki throws a body kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McKraken.
McKraken seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Luokkamaki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McKraken takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Luokkamaki throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKraken lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McKraken displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Luokkamaki throws out the jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki throws a front kick that sends McKraken stumbling back into the cage.
McKraken takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McKraken misses with a wild body shot.
McKraken on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Luokkamaki. Luokkamaki obviously looking to wear him down.
Luokkamaki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McKraken throws a big shot that misses.
McKraken lands a jab to the head.
Luokkamaki with the inside leg kick.
McKraken looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jab by Luokkamaki.
McKraken cracks Luokkamaki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Luokkamaki digs a good hook to McKraken's body.
Luokkamaki misses with a series of wild punches.
McKraken drops down looking for a counter takedown but Luokkamaki sprawls and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jere Luokkamaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Luokkamaki winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jere Luokkamaki!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Picogram (ranked 2460 p4p, 4532 weight class) and Ernesto Valerio (ranked 129 p4p, 251 weight class). Valerio has chosen God is a DJ - Faithless as his entrance music. Jonny Picogram has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonny Picogram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ernesto Valerio!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Picogram throws the left hand but Valerio avoids the punch easily.
Valerio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Picogram connects with a crisp jab.
Valerio misses with a straight left.
Crunch! Picogram slams his shin into Valerio's torso.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Picogram.
Picogram connects with an inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Valerio finds it's target.
Valerio has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Valerio avoids the body shot from Picogram.
Picogram looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Picogram wants to clinch.
Valerio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valerio misses the shot to the body.
Ernesto Valerio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Picogram lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab lands there for Valerio.
Valerio scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Picogram misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valerio! But no joy.
Valerio avoids the body shot from Picogram.
Valerio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Picogram was well out of range. Poor timing from Valerio.
Picogram fails to land with a series of punches.
Valerio getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Picogram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valerio moves away.
Valerio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Picogram fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Valerio on the side of the head.
 It looks like Ernesto Valerio has been cut.
Valerio misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Picogram moves out of range as Valerio strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Picogram takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Picogram misses with a wild body shot.
Valerio throws a hook but Picogram avoids it easily.
Valerio connects with a body shot that sends Picogram's belly button to the back.
Picogram is looking to wear down Valerio with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Picogram wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Valerio throws a body shot but no joy.
Valerio misses with an uppercut.
A left lands for Valerio.
Picogram goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Valerio throws out a counter right but Picogram avoids it with no problem.
Valerio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Picogram throws a chopping leg kick but Valerio manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Picogram looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Valerio swings widly with a right hand
and Picogram counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Picogram takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Valerio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Valerio misses.
Valerio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valerio cracks Picogram with a good jab.
 Picogram is rocked!
Valerio takes a swing at Picogram's ribcage but misses.
As Valerio looks to move away, Picogram throws a big counter combo but Valerio just gets out of the way.
Picogram misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Valerio releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Picogram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valerio looks to score with a jab to the body but Picogram is just out of range.
Valerio just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valerio throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Picogram stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Valerio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from Valerio. Picogram does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valerio slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Valerio scores with a punch to the head.
Oh Picogram is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A swing and a miss from Valerio.
Picogram seems to have got his legs back now.
Valerio changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the body from Picogram misses
and Valerio counters with a straight right hand.
Valerio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Picogram looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Picogram is breathing heavily.
Valerio connects with a body shot.
Valerio scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Valerio lands a big right hand that sends Picogram crashing to the mat! Valerio stays standing though and waves Picogram back to his feet!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Valerio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ernesto Valerio's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Picogram bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Valerio comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Picogram falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Picogram was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ernesto Valerio!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bernard Krakowski (ranked 1631 p4p, 23760 weight class) and Diziz Sparta Jr (ranked 80 p4p, 392 weight class). Krakowski kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Netherfell - Mokosz. Sparta Jr has chosen Just like you imagined as his entrance music. Bernard Krakowski could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Diziz Sparta Jr's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bernard Krakowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Diziz Sparta Jr!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krakowski tests Sparta Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Krakowski throws an overhand right that drops Sparta Jr like a sack of potatoes! Krakowski dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bernard Krakowski!
A very excited looking Bernard Krakowski 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Dalton (ranked 1407 p4p, 23241 weight class) and Bobathy Stonebridge (ranked 64 p4p, 346 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, James Dalton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bobathy Stonebridge!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stonebridge throws a body punch but Dalton moves out of range.
Stonebridge throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dalton misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Dalton.
Stonebridge darts in and clinches Dalton up against the cage.
Dalton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stonebridge's efforts to push away.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dalton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stonebridge can't break the clinch.
Dalton misses with the head strike.
Dalton tries to throw a body punch but Stonebridge avoids it by throwing Dalton back against the cage.
Dalton lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dalton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stonebridge pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dalton 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.
Stonebridge is trying to break the clinch but Dalton has him pressed against the cage.
Stonebridge looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stonebridge tries to throw a body punch but Dalton avoids it by throwing Stonebridge back against the cage.
Stonebridge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dalton thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalton misses with a right hand
enabling Stonebridge to counter with a crisp jab.
Stonebridge is looking to clinch.
Dalton misses with an uppercut.
Stonebridge lunges at Dalton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dalton's hand.
Dalton staying out of range there.
Dalton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stonebridge doesn't seem bothered though.
Stonebridge moves in looking to clinch but Dalton pushes him off.
Dalton throws an overhand right that lands on Stonebridge's shoulder, as Stonebridge tries to avoid the shot.
Stonebridge misses the shot to the body.
Dalton swings for the body but Stonebridge moves out of range.
Dalton sizes up Stonebridge with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stonebridge walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good shot there by Dalton.
Dalton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stonebridge at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stonebridge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dalton.
Stonebridge avoids the body shot from Dalton.
Dalton clinches.
Dalton tries to work over Stonebridge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dalton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stonebridge gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dalton.
Stonebridge lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dalton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dalton lands with a short shot to the head.
Dalton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dalton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stonebridge lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dalton or not.
Stonebridge prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Dalton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stonebridge is pressed up against the cage. Dalton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stonebridge down to the mat. Stonebridge avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Stonebridge drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stonebridge swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dalton.
The fighters circling - Stonebridge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dalton misses with a left hand
and Stonebridge counters with a stiff right hand.
Stonebridge throws a body shot but no joy.
Dalton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Stonebridge was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dalton lands with a shot to the body.
James Dalton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stonebridge clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stonebridge.
Dalton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dalton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nice elbow from Stonebridge.
It looks like James Dalton has been cut.
Dalton prevents a body shot from Stonebridge.
Stonebridge lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dalton backwards.
Dalton is trying to drag Stonebridge to the mat but Stonebridge just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dalton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dalton tries to score a body lock takedown but Stonebridge shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dalton is working for takedown but Stonebridge is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stonebridge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dalton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dalton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stonebridge is defending well.
Dalton has Stonebridge pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stonebridge manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stonebridge manages to break the clinch.
Dalton misses with a looping right.
Stonebridge let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dalton misses with a straight left.
Dalton moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stonebridge lands a body shot.
Stonebridge waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dalton.
Stonebridge misses with a two punch combination.
Dalton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stonebridge tries to sprawl but Dalton drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stonebridge won't allow Dalton to pass to mount.
Stonebridge is defending against the submission attempts here by Dalton.
Stonebridge makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stonebridge.
Stonebridge is trying to control the position but Dalton postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that James Dalton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Dalton's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stonebridge with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dalton to score with a decent uppercut.
Dalton just misses with a punch to the body.
Dalton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stonebridge.
Dalton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stonebridge misses with a combination
and Dalton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stonebridge fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dalton misses with an uppercut. Stonebridge saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Stonebridge.
Dalton throws an off balance right hand
letting Stonebridge counter with a right hand.
Dalton dodges the punch combination from Stonebridge.
Dalton is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stonebridge.
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!
Stonebridge fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stonebridge misses the jab.
Stonebridge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dalton.
Stonebridge moves out of range as Dalton strikes.
Dalton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Stonebridge.
Dalton is rocked!
Dalton misses with a body shot.
Oh Dalton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dalton seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Stonebridge shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Dalton is backing up but Stonebridge catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Dalton covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Stonebridge Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobathy Stonebridge!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcel Thibodeaux (ranked 1804 p4p, 2036 weight class) and Santiago Santos (ranked 100 p4p, 107 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcel Thibodeaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Santiago Santos!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos just misses with a punch to the body.
Santos jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Santos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses
and Santos counters with a stiff right hand.
Santiago Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Santos.
Santos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Santos throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Thibodeaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Santos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Santos.
Thibodeaux scores with a hook.
It looks like Santiago Santos has been cut.
Thibodeaux closes the distance and pushes Santos back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santos tries to work over Thibodeaux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Santos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thibodeauxs head.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with an uppercut but Santos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santos can't find room to land a body shot as Thibodeaux controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Santos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Thibodeaux is leaning against Santos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Santos.
Thibodeaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Santos struggles to land a body shot inside as Thibodeaux controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Santos.
Thibodeaux has a couple of punches blocked by Santos.
Thibodeaux misses with some punches.
Santos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thibodeaux throws a punch but it's blocked by Santos.
Santos takes a shot to the head.
Santos managing to block the knees to the body from Thibodeaux.
Santos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thibodeaux is breathing heavily.
Santos lands a shot to the body.
Santos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Santos lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Santos - that landed with a thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santos lands with a short shot to the head.
Santos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Santos.
A nice right hand lands inside from Santos.
Santos tries a body shot but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Santos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Santos.
Santos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Santos.
Santos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Santos pushes Thibodeaux back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Santos gets through Thibodeaux's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Santos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Santos scores with a shoulder strike.
Santos struggles to land a body shot inside as Thibodeaux controls his hands.
Santos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Santos.
Santos pushes Thibodeaux back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Santos.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santos.
Santos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Santos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Santos misses with a body punch.
Santos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Santos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thibodeaux looking to stall.
A short right from Santos on the inside.
Santos cracks Thibodeaux with a nice body shot.
Santos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Santos lands a shot to the body.
Santos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Santos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Santos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Santos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Santos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Santos misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Santos.
Santos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santos can't find room to land a body shot as Thibodeaux controls the action.
Santos pushes Thibodeaux back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Santos misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Santos as the two fighters clinch.
Santos lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Santos.
Nice body punch from Santos - that landed with a thud.
Santos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Santos tries a body shot but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Santos can't find room to land a body shot as Thibodeaux controls the action.
Santos digs a right hand underneath Thibodeaux's ribcage. Thibodeaux let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Santos.
Santos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thibodeaux's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Santos.
A hook to the body from Santos.
Santos scores with a shoulder strike.
Santos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thibodeaux is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santos throws a big uppercut that drops Thibodeaux! More strikes from Santos and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Thibodeaux lies dazed against the cage as Santos celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santiago Santos!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tobias Ahearn (ranked 1761 p4p, 2009 weight class) and August Thibodeaux (ranked 86 p4p, 108 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tobias Ahearn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, August Thibodeaux!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thibodeaux throws a one two combo.
Decent striking displayed by Thibodeaux there.
Ahearn lands a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thibodeaux. Ahearn does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Ahearn misses its target.
Ahearn throws the left hand but Thibodeaux avoids the punch easily.
Ahearn looks to land a right hand but Thibodeaux moved out of range.
Thibodeaux scores with the left hand. Ahearn knows he should have avoided that one.
Thibodeaux takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ahearn throws a series of strikes that have Thibodeaux backpedaling.
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!
Thibodeaux buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ahearn lands a left and a right that send Thibodeaux crashing to the mat, dazed. Ahearn thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Thibodeaux is rocked!
Ahearn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Thibodeaux misses.
Thibodeaux is still on wobbly legs! Can Ahearn finish him?
Ahearn blocks the body kick.
Thibodeaux seems to have recovered his senses.
Thibodeaux lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thibodeaux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ahearn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a leg kick but Ahearn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thibodeaux looks to throw the jab but Ahearn is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahearn wants to clinch.
A slow jab from Thibodeaux misses its intended target.
Thibodeaux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ahearn swings for the body but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
August Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahearn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thibodeaux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thibodeaux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thibodeaux cracks Ahearn with a good jab.
A big right from Ahearn misses.
Ahearn throws a jab but it's blocked by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thibodeaux keeps the fight on the outside.
Ahearn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ahearn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thibodeaux now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahearn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thibodeaux swats away the attempt to clinch by Ahearn.
Thibodeaux looks to land a combination but Ahearn avoids it well.
Ahearn digs a good body shot into Thibodeaux's ribs.
Ahearn gets a clinch.
Thibodeaux lands a body punch.
Ahearn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thibodeaux misses with some punches.
Ahearn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ahearn manages to break the clinch.
Ahearn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ahearn moves away from the strike by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy head kick and Ahearn moves out of range easily.
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Ahearn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ahearn's head.
Ahearn moves out of range as Thibodeaux strikes.
Thibodeaux with the inside leg kick.
Thibodeaux misses with a wild body shot.
Ahearn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Donk. Thibodeaux catches Ahearn right on the button with a cross.
Thibodeaux throws a jab but it's blocked by Ahearn.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook.
Ahearn misses with a straight right.
Thibodeaux wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Ahearn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Thibodeaux on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ahearn rushes Thibodeaux and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahearn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thibodeaux lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahearn throwing a counter right hand but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.
Ahearn lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Thibodeaux lands with a hook. Ahearn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thibodeaux has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Ahearn pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Thibodeaux back to the cage. Ahearn follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ahearn misses with a straight left.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut.
Jab from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux tries a head kick but it misses.
Thibodeaux misses with a body kick.
Thibodeaux moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ahearn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
Ahearn moves in looking to clinch but Thibodeaux pushes him off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ahearn catches Thibodeaux with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thibodeaux throws a chopping leg kick but Ahearn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A counter left hand to the body from Ahearn misses its target.
Thibodeaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thibodeaux blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but August Thibodeaux will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ahearn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thibodeaux.
Ahearn is looking to counter punch.
Thibodeaux takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thibodeaux looks to land a right hand but Ahearn moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Ahearn misses the target.
A slow jab from Thibodeaux misses its intended target.
Ahearn lands a glancing blow to the side of Thibodeaux's head.
Ahearn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ahearn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ahearn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thibodeaux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux defending well as Ahearn loads up on a big left hand.
Thibodeaux blocks a jab.
Ahearn lands with a hook. Thibodeaux tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thibodeaux scores with the left hand. Ahearn knows he should have avoided that one.
Ahearn throws a hook to the side of Thibodeaux's head but Thibodeaux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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!
Thibodeaux swings for the body but Ahearn moves out of range.
Ahearn is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Thibodeaux with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ahearn lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux connects with a body shot that sends Ahearn's belly button to the back.
Thibodeaux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ahearn throws out the jab.
That kick from Thibodeaux tenderised Ahearn's leg. Ahearn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the strikes.
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
Thibodeaux attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ahearn with a jab.
Ahearn misses the shot to the body.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ahearn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thibodeaux connects with a crisp jab.
Ahearn with a hook.
Ahearn lands with a right hand.
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy body shot
and Ahearn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux lands with a right hand.
Thibodeaux throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Ahearn.
Ahearn checks a leg kick.
Thibodeaux lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ahearn checks a leg kick.
August Thibodeaux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thibodeaux misses with a series of wild punches.
Thibodeaux throws an overhand right that lands on Ahearn's shoulder, as Ahearn tries to avoid the shot.
Ahearn misses with an uppercut. Thibodeaux saw that one coming.
Thibodeaux swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sloppy strikes from Thibodeaux. Those never looked like landing.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thibodeaux!
A punch combination from Ahearn misses.
A swing and a miss from Ahearn.
Ahearn defending well as Thibodeaux loads up on a big left hand.
Thibodeaux finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thibodeaux throws a right hand that Ahearn ducks under and follows up with a left that Ahearn also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahearn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ahearn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thibodeaux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nice defenses there by Ahearn.
Ahearn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thibodeaux rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ahearn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ahearn misses the jab.
Ahearn tries to close the distance and clinch but Thibodeaux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ahearn has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a nice outside leg kick.
A head kick from Thibodeaux lands but Ahearn takes it in his stride.
Decent striking displayed by Ahearn there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahearn scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ahearn misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahearn closes the distance and clinches.
Thibodeaux works on Ahearn's body with a couple of short punches.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with an uppercut but Ahearn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahearn lands with a short shot to the head.
Ahearn working aggressively here.
Thibodeaux blocks an uppercut.
Thibodeaux effectively controlling the action here.
Ahearn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ahearn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thibodeaux's elbow.
Thibodeaux lands a shoulder strike.
Ahearn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thibodeaux's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ahearn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ahearn.
Thibodeaux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but August Thibodeaux will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Thibodeaux connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ahearn momentarily.
Ahearn avoids the head kick by Thibodeaux.
A punch lands to the side of Thibodeaux 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thibodeaux takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ahearn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thibodeaux doesn't seem bothered though.
Ahearn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thibodeaux throws a leg kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Thibodeaux. Those never looked like landing.
Thibodeaux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahearn.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ahearn checks a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ahearn throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Thibodeaux to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahearn.
Thibodeaux let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Thibodeaux tries to move into range but Ahearn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Ahearn misses.
Ahearn lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Thibodeaux fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ahearn wants to clinch.
Ahearn drops Thibodeaux with a beautiful combination! Thibodeaux stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ahearn is looking for the KO!
Thibodeaux tests Ahearn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice uppercut there from Thibodeaux.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahearn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thibodeaux has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ahearn throws a nice looking combination but Thibodeaux bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ahearn throws the left hand but Thibodeaux avoids the punch easily.
Tobias Ahearn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahearn misses with a looping left.
Ahearn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thibodeaux misses with a straight left.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut. Ahearn saw that one coming.
Ahearn throwing a counter right hand but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ahearn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thibodeaux pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ahearn drops Thibodeaux with a beautiful combination! Thibodeaux stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ahearn is looking for the KO!
Thibodeaux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ahearn misses the jab.
Ahearn lands a nice hook to Thibodeaux's body. Thibodeaux takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ahearn clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Ahearn fails to land.
Ahearn misses with the head strike.
Ahearn scores with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ahearn lands a big uppercut and Thibodeaux crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Thibodeaux looks OK. Ahearn waves Thibodeaux back to his feet!
Ahearn throws a hook to the side of Thibodeaux's head but Thibodeaux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ahearn just misses with a punch to the body.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Ahearn! Thibodeaux is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tobias Ahearn!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Broady Hallows (ranked 1131 p4p, 1218 weight class) and Charles E Boles (ranked 49 p4p, 55 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hallows might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to POSTALMONDCLARITY. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 3, fighting out of Sydney, Broady Hallows!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charles E Boles!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hallows instigates a clinch.
Hallows is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hallows lands an elbow inside.
Hallows softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hallows lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boles breaks from the clinch.
A head kick by Hallows misses
and Boles counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hallows thinking.
Hallows tries a head kick but it misses.
Boles throws a shot to the body.
Hallows throws a head kick that misses
and Boles counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hallows rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boles connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hallows. Hallows circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Boles on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Boles feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hallowss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hallows fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hallows throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Boles swats away the attempt to clinch by Hallows.
Hallows listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallows thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Boles on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boles throws the left hand but Hallows avoids the punch easily.
Boles looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hallows tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hallows bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A low kick from Hallows misses
and Boles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice cross by Hallows.
Boles lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hallows digs a good hook to Boles's body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hallows, as that shot connected.
A slapping leg kick lands for Boles.
Hallows tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Boles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hallows lands a really nice looking cross but Boles seems unphased.
Boles steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hallows.
Boles takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Boles needs to keep his hands up - Hallows had a free shot at his head there.
Broady Hallows seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boles thuds a left hand into Hallows's body.
Boles slips under a jab.
Boles throws a low kick, looking for Hallows's leg but Hallows calmly moves out of range.
Boles lands with a nice body punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Boles misses the target.
A jab from Boles misses.
Boles takes one on the button.
Boles misses with a looping left.
Hallows cracks Boles with a good jab.
Hallows misses with an uppercut
and Boles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boles takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hallows closes the distance and clinches.
Boles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hallows misses with some punches.
Boles lands a right hand.
Hallows has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Boles is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hallows creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hallows throws an elbow that misses.
Boles avoids the elbow strike from Hallows, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hallows.
Hallows misses with a punch on the inside.
Boles manages to break the clinch.
Hallows just misses with a punch to the body.
Hallows tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hallows staying out of range there.
Boles takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hallows doesn't manage to clinch there - Boles circles away.
Hallows throws the left hand but Boles avoids the punch easily.
Hallows throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hallows tries a low kick but Boles avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Boles.
Boles ducks under a wild hook from Hallows.
Boles on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hallows throws a sloppy head kick
and Boles counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hallows throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hallows is rocked!
Hallows lands a jab to the nose.
Boles connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hallows connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hallows moves forwards but Boles connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oh Hallows is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boles throws a lazy right hand but Hallows sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Hallows misses the target.
It seemed like Boles was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boles misses the jab.
Hallows seems to have got his legs back now.
Hallows looks to score with a jab to the body but Boles is just out of range.
Boles avoids the head kick by Hallows.
Hallows lands a body shot.
Hallows scores with a sloppy right hand. Boles should have avoided that one.
Boles takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hallows has managed to clinch.
Boles escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hallows rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Boles counter with a right hand.
Charles E Boles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hallows misses with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Broady Hallows will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A shot to the body from Hallows misses
and Hallows takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hallows walks into a left hand.
Boles fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Hallows.
Hallows misses with an uppercut.
Boles throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hallows stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hallows swings widly with a right hand
and Boles counters with a stiff right hand.
Boles throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hallows counters with a right hand to the body.
No joy there for Boles, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looks like Hallows has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A swing and a miss from Boles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boles looks to throw the jab but Hallows is out of range.
Boles defending well as Hallows loads up on a big left hand.
Hallows thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hallows throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Hallows misses.
Hallows throws an off balance right hand
and Boles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boles throws a shot from downtown. Hallows moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallows throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hallows lands a really nice looking cross but Boles seems unphased.
Hallows scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Boles lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hallows at a distance.
Hallows throws a good cross that connects.
Hallows is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boles.
Hallows dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hallows uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Boles has time to react.
Boles misses with a hook. Hallows ducked under it nicely.
Hallows uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Boles has time to react.
Hallows pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hallows misses with a straight left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boles misses the jab.
Hallows avoids the body shot from Boles.
Boles misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hallows lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Boles misses with a looping left.
Hallows connects with a high kick.
Boles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hallows cracks Boles with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hallows moves into range and clinches up with Boles.
Boles has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hallows blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boles escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hallows throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Boles.
Boles is rocked!
Hallows thows a leg kick but Boles checks it
enabling Boles to counter with a crisp jab.
Boles is still on wobbly legs! Can Hallows finish him?
Boles works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Boles looks to land a right hand but Hallows moved out of range.
Boles seems to have recovered his senses.
Boles getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hallows avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Broady Hallows is winning the standup battle so far.
Hallows misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Boles lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hallows's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boles shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hallows uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Boles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hallows tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boles was well out of range. Poor timing from Hallows.
Boles tests Hallows's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hallows uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boles.
Hallows looks to throw the jab but Boles is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Boles on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boles throws a looping overhand right but Hallows ducks down to avoid it.
Boles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boles cracks Hallows with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hallows moves out of range as Boles strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Hallows misses the target.
Boles misses with an uppercut. Hallows saw that one coming.
Hallows swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boles lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hallows misses with a hook
and Boles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boles scoring well with a low kick there.
Boles takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hallows wants to clinch up but Boles keeps it at a distance.
Hallows throws a sloppy head kick and Boles moves out of range easily.
Hallows just misses with a punch to the body.
Boles looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boles throws out a loose jab but Hallows uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good shot there by Hallows.
Boles throws a jab when Hallows was well out of range.
A jab lands there for Boles.
Boles lands with a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hallows.
Hallows wants to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boles misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Charles E Boles will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Nice defenses there by Hallows.
Good exchange - Hallows coming out on top.
Hallows pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A low kick lands for Hallows.
Hallows misses with a lunging right hand
and Boles counters with a nice uppercut.
Hallows slips a straight right by Boles.
Hallows scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hallows scores with a punch to the head.
Hallows fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A slow jab from Boles misses its intended target.
Boles missing with a left hand there. Hallows was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boles scores with a hook to the body. Hallows takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boles connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boles jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hallows tries to close the distance and clinch but Boles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boles takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallows swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Hallows misses its intended target.
Hallows throws a body shot but no joy.
Hallows thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boles throws a low kick but Hallows avoids it.
Hallows keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boles.
Boles swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hallows tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boles was well out of range. Poor timing from Hallows.
Hallows tries to close the distance and clinch but Boles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boles looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hallows with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hallows is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Boles on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hallows misses with a shot to the body
and Boles counters with a straight right hand.
Boles throws a lazy right hand but Hallows sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Hallows misses.
Boles misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Hallows on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hallows swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boles.
Boles on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hallows lands with a straight right. Boles didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hallows cracks Boles with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hallows checks a leg kick nicely.
Boles swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hallows scores with a body shot.
Hallows is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hallows lands a nice shot that snaps Boles's head back.
Hallows uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boles.
Nice straight punches there by Boles. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boles.
Hallows lands a leg kick that knocks Boles off balance momentarily.
Boles missing with a left hand there. Hallows was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boles takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hallows wants to clinch
letting Boles counter with a right hand.
Hallows lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boles circles away from the clinch attempt
and Boles counters with a straight right hand.
Boles looks to land a right hand but Hallows moved out of range.
As Boles backs away, Hallows returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hallows scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Boles dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Boles.
Boles looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hallows with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Boles to score with a decent uppercut.
Hallows throws a looping overhand right but Boles ducks down to avoid it.
Hallows misses with a body shot.
Boles gets tackled into the cage by Hallows. Hallows maintains the clinch.
Hallows looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Boles tries a body shot but Hallows blocks it.
Hallows lands a damaging elbow.
Hallows lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Boles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boles misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boles.
Hallows is trying to trip Boles. He has hold of a leg but Boles is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hallows persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Boles can't keep his opponent in guard - Hallows advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hallows seems to be looking for submissions.
Boles is in trouble now - Hallows has advanced to mount!
Hallows landing strikes from the mount and Boles is in trouble!
Boles really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hallows. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hallows is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Boles is surviving well by controlling Hallows's body position as best he can.
Hallows misses with a head shot.
Hallows looking to finish with strikes here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Broady Hallows showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hallows 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Broady Hallows!
A relieved looking Broady Hallows thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Azor Ahai (ranked 860 p4p, 1771 weight class) and Rudi Kardi (ranked 37 p4p, 87 weight class). Rudi Kardi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Azor Ahai's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 20 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Azor Ahai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 2, fighting out of London, Rudi Kardi!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kardi gets tackled into the cage by Ahai. Ahai maintains the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kardi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ahai lands a nice shot to the body.
Kardi drags the fight down to the ground.
Kardi working for a triangle but Ahai defends it easily.
Kardi 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.
Kardi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ahai has passed into half guard!
Ahai seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kardi has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Ahai escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Ahai!
Kardi is trying to strike from the bottom but Ahai has passed into full mount.
Kardi can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kardi keeps trying to improve his position.
Kardi 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.
Kardi trying to get back to full guard but Ahai takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Kardi working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahai get's back to his feet.
Ahai lands a head kick. Kardi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Rudi Kardi has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kardi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ahai circles away.
Ahai catches Kardi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kardi darts in looking for a takedown but Ahai gets double underhooks and turns Kardi into the cage.
Ahai tries to clinch up.
Kardi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kardi feints the counter takedown.
Kardi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahai.
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!
Kardi blocks a head kick by Ahai.
Ahai pushes Kardi up against the cage in a clinch.
Kardi fails to pull guard.
Azor Ahai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudi Kardi.
Ahai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kardi blocks a body shot from Ahai.
Kardi tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahai lands with a left to the head.
Kardi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ahai pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ahai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kardi backwards.
Ahai is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kardi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kardi goes for a takedown attempt but Ahai pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kardi tries to keep at a distance but Ahai has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahai.
Ahai misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Ahai.
Kardi works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kardi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kardi looking to pass the guard.
Ahai can't keep his opponent in guard - Kardi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahai controlling the position for now.
Ahai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kardi works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ahai is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kardi thowing shots but they're missing.
Kardi mounts Ahai! Really nice guard pass there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Azor Ahai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rudi Kardi's cut.
That's time! Ahai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ahai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Azor Ahai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahai moves into the clinch.
Kardi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ahai is defending well.
Ahai misses with some punches.
Ahai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ahai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kardi backwards.
Kardi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ahai lands with a short shot to the head.
Kardi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Azor Ahai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudi Kardi.
Kardi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ahai pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ahai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ahai throws a punch but it's blocked by Kardi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kardi is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ahai can't fight it off and eventually Kardi manages to take the fight to the floor. Ahai looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kardi won't allow Ahai to get back to his feet.
Kardi throws an elbow that misses. Ahai uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kardi's guard. Nice move by Ahai!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kardi working for submissions but it's allowed Ahai to get to half guard.
Ahai takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ahai wants to take a breather but Kardi is having none of it.
Rudi Kardi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kardi flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Kardi looking for submissions off his back.
Kardi throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Kardi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ahai in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kardi flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ahai stands up out of the half guard.
Kardi gets a double leg takedown into Ahai's guard.
Ahai has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kardi is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Ahai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Ahai misses.
Ahai displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kardi.
Ahai scores with the left hand. Kardi knows he should have avoided that one.
That has opened up Rudi Kardi's cut even more.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kardi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahai throws a lazy right hand but Kardi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ahai throws a head kick but Kardi moves out of range.
Kardi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahai.
Kardi dives in and grabs Ahai's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ahai pushes down on Kardi's head and hops out.
Ahai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kardi is out of range.
Ahai takes a swing at Kardi's ribcage but misses.
Ahai throws a lazy head kick
so Kardi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ahai is trying to control the position but Kardi postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahai looking for a sweep. Not yet Ahai, not yet.
Kardi looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kardi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kardi tries to free his leg and advance position but Ahai is retaining full guard.
Kardi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kardi postures up in Ahai's guard and throws a big left but Ahai blocks it.
Ahai pushes Kardi off and gets back to his feet.
Kardi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kardi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kardi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ahai sprawls well. Ahai wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kardi gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Azor Ahai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rudi Kardi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ahai looks to land a right hand but Kardi moved out of range.
Kardi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kardi blocks a head kick by Ahai.
Ahai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ahai moves in looking to clinch but Kardi pushes him off.
Kardi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ahai throws a head kick but Kardi moves out of range.
Ahai wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kardi has his takedown stuffed
and Ahai counters with a left to the body.
Kardi keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahai gets caught flat footed, as Kardi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kardi has gone for a leg lock! Ahai slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kardi's guard.
Kardi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kardi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ahai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kardi looking for a guillotine here but Ahai defends easily.
Azor Ahai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kardi throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Kardi is looking for a triangle but Ahai pushes his legs off easily.
Kardi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ahai has passed into half guard!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kardi looking for submissions off his back.
Kardi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ahai trying to control the pace.
Ahai wants to get back to his feet.
Kardi trying to get back to full guard but Ahai takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Kardi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahai tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kardi controls his leg.
Kardi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ahai pulls his head out easily.
Ahai decides to stand and escape the position.
Kardi walks into a left hand.
Kardi tries for a takedown but Ahai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ahai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kardi can do to turn this around?
Ahai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ahai has closed the distance and engaged Kardi in a clinch.
Ahai prevents a takedown attempt there.
Azor Ahai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudi Kardi.
Kardi wants to take the fight to the mat but Ahai manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Ahai.
Kardi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ahai smiles and moves away.
Kardi goes for a double leg but Ahai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ahai continues to drive forward.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kardi tries for a takedown but Ahai manages to get underhooks.
Kardi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ahai gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short right from Ahai.
Rudi Kardi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice body punch from Ahai.
Ahai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Azor Ahai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ahai 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Azor Ahai!
Azor Ahai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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