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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Klay Dee (ranked 2903 p4p, 4952 weight class) and Nevez Amadaus (ranked 209 p4p, 296 weight class). Dee's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Death Patrol by Destroyer. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 41 - 31 - 0, fighting out of New York, Klay Dee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nevez Amadaus!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amadaus connects with an inside leg kick.
Amadaus bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dee misses with a hook.
Amadaus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dee works Amadaus's body with a nice hook.
Dee tries to land a front kick but Amadaus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dee throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Amadaus.
Dee on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Amadaus throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amadaus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Amadaus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Amadaus throws a sloppy head kick and Dee moves out of range easily.
Amadaus connects with an inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Amadaus.
Dee takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Amadaus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Amadaus explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dee avoids the head kick by Amadaus.
Amadaus throws the left hand but Dee avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amadaus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Amadaus just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDee.
Amadaus motions for Dee to come forward. Amadaus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Amadaus. That snapped Dee's head back.
Amadaus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Amadaus, as that shot connected.
Amadaus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dee scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dee on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd cheers as Amadaus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dee doesn't seem phased though.
Dee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Amadaus scores with a kick to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dee throws an overhand right that lands on Amadaus's shoulder, as Amadaus tries to avoid the shot.
Amadaus thumps Dee with a low kick.
Amadaus throws a nice head kick!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dee crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Amadaus - the referee stops the clock and Dee gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Amadaus. Dee manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Amadaus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Amadaus.
Dee takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Amadaus misses.
Dee moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Amadaus looks to land a body kick but Dee moved away.
An inside leg kick lands from Amadaus.
Amadaus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dee misses with the combination.
Dee misses with a body shot.
Dee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dee throws a body shot but no joy.
Dee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from Dee misses.
Dee walks into a stiff left hand from Amadaus.
Amadaus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dee takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Amadaus avoids the body shot from Dee.
Dee misses with a head kick.
Amadaus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nevez Amadaus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dee has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Amadaus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Amadaus.
Amadaus lands a high kick!
Amadaus blocks a head kick by Dee.
Amadaus has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Amadaus lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dee takes a step back to recover.
A solid body kick from Amadaus.
Dee misses with the combination.
Amadaus with a jab.
Amadaus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Amadaus blocks a low kick nicely.
Dee backing away here, and Amadaus unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Amadaus. That's going to slow Dee down.
Dee swinging wildly here.
Dee misses with a low kick as Amadaus jumps back.
Dee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dee is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amadaus lands with a nice body kick.
Amadaus lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dee will feel that in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice defenses there by Amadaus.
A head kick from Amadaus lands but Dee takes it in his stride.
Amadaus scores with a nice right hand.
Amadaus slips a jab and a cross from Dee.
Amadaus explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dee gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Amadaus scores with a jab to the jaw.
Amadaus throws a front kick that sends Dee stumbling back into the cage.
Dee walks forward, straight into a front kick from Amadaus.
Amadaus lands a leg kick that knocks Dee off balance momentarily.
Amadaus goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Amadaus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Amadaus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An inside leg kick lands from Amadaus.
Amadaus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Amadaus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dee is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Amadaus jabs Dee right on the nose. Dee blinks but takes it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nevez Amadaus dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dee throws a body punch but Amadaus moves out of range.
Dee will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Amadaus.
Dee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Amadaus's corner calls for a 1-2. Amadaus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Amadaus tries to land a front kick but Dee steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dee misses with a body kick.
Amadaus connects with the punch.
A head kick from Amadaus lands but Dee takes it in his stride.
Amadaus blocks a leg kick.
Amadaus lands a head kick!
Dee takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Amadaus cracks Dee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amadaus connects with a nice looking jab.
Amadaus moves away from the strike by Dee.
Some wild striking there from Dee.
Dee blocks a head kick by Amadaus.
Dee feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dee ducks under a wild hook from Amadaus.
Amadaus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Amadaus.
Amadaus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Amadaus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dee's head.
Dee misses with a two punch combination.
Dee shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Amadaus. That's going to slow Dee down.
Decent striking displayed by Amadaus there.
Dee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Klay Dee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A lazy left from Amadaus finds it's target.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Amadaus in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Amadaus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nevez Amadaus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amadaus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A thudding body kick lands there by Amadaus!
Amadaus blocks a jab.
Dee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Amadaus - that will leave a mark!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dee missing with a left hand there. Amadaus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dee throws a shot from downtown. Amadaus moves away and avoids it.
Dee fails to land with a series of punches.
Amadaus lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A jab from Amadaus finds it's way through Dee's defenses.
Amadaus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dee throws out the jab.
Amadaus throws a sloppy head kick and Dee moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Amadaus.
Amadaus throws a head kick that misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Dee might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Amadaus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dee.
Dee closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Amadaus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
An inside leg kick from Dee misses.
Amadaus lands with a hook. Dee tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Amadaus misses with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Amadaus.
Amadaus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Amadaus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Dee misses the target.
Amadaus scoring well with a low kick there.
Amadaus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dee takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Amadaus throws a sloppy head kick and Dee moves out of range easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Dee misses its target.
Amadaus misses with a head kick.
Dee looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Amadaus defending well as Dee loads up on a big left hand.
Amadaus looks for the body kick but Dee saw that one coming.
Amadaus connects with an inside leg kick.
Amadaus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Amadaus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dee.
Dee takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Amadaus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dee just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dee throws a hook but Amadaus avoids it easily.
Amadaus lands with a nice body kick.
Amadaus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Amadaus.
Dee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dee's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Amadaus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dee scrambles back to his feet.
Amadaus misses with a body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Amadaus. Dee shrugs it off though.
Amadaus scores with a push kick.
Amadaus jabs Dee right on the nose. Dee blinks but takes it well.
A nice leg kick from Amadaus, right into the meat of the thigh.
Amadaus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Amadaus lands a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dee takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Amadaus throws a hook to the side of Dee's head but Dee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dee is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Amadaus delivers a nice body kick.
Dee misses with a hook. Amadaus ducked under it nicely.
Amadaus throws a big counter head kick but Dee avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nevez Amadaus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Amadaus checks a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Amadaus blocks the low kick.
Amadaus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dee on the side of the head.
Dee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Amadaus.
A combination from Dee does no damage.
Amadaus scores with a hook to the body. Dee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dee.
Amadaus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dee on the side of the head.
Dee misses the jab.
Amadaus keeps Dee at a distance using the push kick.
Dee lands a jab to the head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Amadaus. Dee shrugs it off though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amadaus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Amadaus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
An inside leg kick lands from Amadaus.
Amadaus throws a head kick that misses.
Amadaus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Amadaus throws a head kick that half lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amadaus lands a nice shot to the body.
Amadaus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dee misses with a wild combination.
Amadaus lands with a kick to the temple. Dee shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Amadaus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dee. Dee circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A nice leg kick from Dee, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Amadaus.
Good leg kick by Dee.
Dee throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Amadaus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Amadaus lands with a kick to the ribs.
Amadaus moves away from the strike by Dee.
Amadaus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dee throws a body shot but no joy.
Good exchange - Amadaus coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good exchange - Amadaus coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amadaus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Amadaus looks to move away, Dee throws a big counter combo but Amadaus just gets out of the way.
Dee moves out of range of the body kick from Amadaus.
Dee was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Amadaus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Amadaus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Amadaus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Amadaus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Amadaus connects with a leg kick.
Dee throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dee lands with a nice body punch.
Amadaus lands a head kick. Dee smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dee takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dee misses with a hook. Amadaus ducked under it nicely.
Amadaus now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Amadaus lands a nice looking body kick.
Dee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Amadaus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Amadaus tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dee attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Amadaus connects with a high kick.
Dee misses with a hook. Amadaus ducked under it nicely.
Amadaus goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Amadaus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sloppy strikes from Dee. Those never looked like landing.
Klay Dee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dee tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Amadaus shapes to counter with a head kick.
Dee steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Amadaus. That one must have hurt.
Amadaus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dee has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Amadaus.
Amadaus lunges at Dee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dee's hand.
Amadaus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Amadaus with a jab.
Dee lands with a nice combination. Amadaus backs away looking to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amadaus lands with a slapping head kick.
Dee looks to land a combination but Amadaus avoids it well.
A thudding body kick lands there by Amadaus!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dee has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dee there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dee on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Amadaus throws a head kick that misses.
Amadaus throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Amadaus lands a nice shot that snaps Dee's head back.
Amadaus avoids the head kick by Dee.
Amadaus scores with a kick to the midsection.
Amadaus scores with a spinning back kick!
Amadaus lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dee has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Amadaus.
Dee walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Amadaus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Amadaus now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Amadaus.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dee has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Amadaus.
A leg kick checked by Amadaus.
Amadaus only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Amadaus slips a straight right by Dee.
Amadaus connects with a high kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nevez Amadaus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Amadaus 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nevez Amadaus!
Nevez Amadaus made sure to mention his sponsor, 30th Century Beer Store in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonesy McGuffin (ranked 3214 p4p, 4735 weight class) and Unicorn Big Foot (ranked 347 p4p, 462 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonesy McGuffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Unicorn Big Foot!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuffin misses with a hook.
Big Foot throws a low kick but McGuffin moves out of range easily.
Big Foot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Big Foot defending well as McGuffin loads up on a big left hand.
Big Foot 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.
Nice defenses there by McGuffin.
Big Foot moves in looking to clinch but McGuffin pushes him off.
McGuffin misses with a leg kick.
Big Foot tries to bum rush McGuffin with a series of wild strikes but McGuffin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGuffin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom\'s Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Big Foot throws a nice looking combination but McGuffin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Big Foot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGuffin drops his hands momentarily and Big Foot takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Big Foot keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McGuffin lands with an uppercut that bounces Big Foot off the cage and back into range.
Big Foot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuffin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Big Foot as he jumps to the side.
McGuffin slips under a jab.
A combination from McGuffin does no damage.
McGuffin with a hook.
Big Foot lands a jab to the head.
Big Foot takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McGuffin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Big Foot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Big Foot misses with a low kick.
McGuffin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuffin moves out of range as Big Foot strikes.
It looked like McGuffin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A swing and a miss from McGuffin.
Big Foot dives in and scores a takedown into McGuffin's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuffin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Big Foot controls from within his opponent's guard.
McGuffin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Big Foot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Big Foot tries to free his leg and advance position but McGuffin is retaining full guard.
Big Foot stands and steps away. McGuffin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
McGuffin blocks a jab.
Big Foot ducks under a wild hook from McGuffin.
McGuffin shoots in and drives through. Big Foot sprawls well.
McGuffin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Big Foot sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McGuffin somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonesy McGuffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big Foot throws a looping overhand right but McGuffin ducks down to avoid it.
McGuffin looks to land a left hand but Big Foot moved out of range nicely.
McGuffin ducks under a wild hook from Big Foot.
McGuffin shoots in for a takedown but Big Foot shows good takedown defense.
McGuffin tries to keep at a distance but Big Foot has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Big Foot has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed McGuffin clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
McGuffin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
McGuffin is working hard here to advance position.
McGuffin fending off the submission attempt from Big Foot.
Big Foot is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. McGuffin is defending well though. Big Foot let's go of the attempt for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big Foot tightening his grip on McGuffin, looking for the choke.
McGuffin rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Big Foot looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Big Foot working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
McGuffin tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
McGuffin is not content to let Big Foot control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big Foot is working for a submission of some sort.
Big Foot is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McGuffin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Big Foot is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McGuffin defends it well.
Big Foot escapes and gets back to his feet.
Big Foot has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McGuffin.
McGuffin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGuffin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McGuffin lands a nice hook to Big Foot's body. Big Foot takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Big Foot slips under a jab from McGuffin.
Big Foot takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuffin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Big Foot 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Unicorn Big Foot dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McGuffin throws a hook but Big Foot avoids it easily.
McGuffin moves away from the strike by Big Foot.
Big Foot has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Big Foot throws a right and a left that McGuffin avoids nicely.
As Big Foot backs away, McGuffin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McGuffin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGuffin tries to move into range but Big Foot moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McGuffin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Unicorn Big Foot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Big Foot misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like McGuffin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGuffin lands a right hook to the body.
Big Foot cracks McGuffin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Big Foot tries to clinch but McGuffin is having none of it.
McGuffin circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGuffin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McGuffin lands a glancing blow to the side of Big Foot's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuffin defending well as Big Foot loads up on a big left hand.
McGuffin lands a head shot.
Big Foot takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice straight punches there by McGuffin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McGuffin.
McGuffin misses with a straight right.
Big Foot tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Big Foot takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Big Foot throws a head kick but McGuffin moves out of range.
Big Foot looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Big Foot.
McGuffin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Big Foot's hands.
McGuffin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McGuffin tries to bum rush Big Foot with a series of wild strikes but Big Foot uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Big Foot scores with a takedown into McGuffin's guard.
McGuffin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Big Foot trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGuffin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Big Foot defends it easily.
Big Foot trying to control but McGuffin is working from the bottom.
Big Foot slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Unicorn Big Foot has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big Foot is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McGuffin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Big Foot tries for a kimura but McGuffin is defending well.
Big Foot thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Big Foot tries for a kimura but McGuffin is defending well.
Big Foot is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McGuffin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on McGuffin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuffin tries to improve position but can't.
McGuffin misses with a strike from the bottom.
McGuffin gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
McGuffin is working to get back to half guard.
Big Foot is going oldschool here, as he tries to force McGuffin to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so McGuffin shrugs it off.
Big Foot wants to control the pace but McGuffin is squirming around nicely.
Big Foot avoids the attempt from McGuffin to control.
McGuffin 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big Foot prevents McGuffin from improving his position.
Big Foot is keen to just control but McGuffin is a slippery customer.
Big Foot is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McGuffin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Big Foot not doing much here.
Big Foot is pressing down on McGuffin's thigh, looking to free his foot. McGuffin is holding on for now.
Big Foot is working for a submission of some sort.
McGuffin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Big Foot pulls his head out easily.
McGuffin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Unicorn Big Foot will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
McGuffin cracks Big Foot with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Big Foot will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Big Foot rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGuffin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGuffin throws a series of strikes that have Big Foot backpedaling.
McGuffin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGuffin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Big Foot punishes McGuffin's body with a nice straight punch.
McGuffin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Big Foot.
Big Foot looks to land a body kick but McGuffin moved away.
Big Foot throws a half hearted mid kick.
McGuffin defending well as Big Foot loads up on a big left hand.
McGuffin darts in looking for a takedown but Big Foot gets double underhooks and turns McGuffin into the cage.
Big Foot lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuffin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Big Foot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Big Foot seems to be looking for submissions.
McGuffin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Big Foot pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuffin kicks Big Foot off and gets back to his feet.
McGuffin ducks under a wild hook from Big Foot.
Big Foot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuffin.
McGuffin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Big Foot tries to clinch up.
Big Foot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuffin was well out of range. Poor timing from Big Foot.
McGuffin staying out of range there.
McGuffin lands with a kick to the ribs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGuffin.
McGuffin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McGuffin moves out of range of the body kick.
Big Foot bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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!
McGuffin sneaks back into half guard.
McGuffin wants to get back to full guard.
McGuffin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McGuffin.
Big Foot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big Foot wants to control from the top but McGuffin keeps moving.
Big Foot is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Big Foot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGuffin is keeping the position for now.
McGuffin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Big Foot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McGuffin keeping moving, preventing Big Foot from controlling successfully.
McGuffin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Big Foot defends it easily.
Big Foot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGuffin is keeping the position for now.
McGuffin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big Foot stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Big Foot scores with a decent looking hook.
McGuffin throws a sloppy head kick and Big Foot moves out of range easily.
Big Foot throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McGuffin was covering up waiting for the punch and Big Foot finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Big Foot slips nicely into half guard.
Big Foot is working for a submission of some sort.
McGuffin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McGuffin throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big Foot is looking for a kimura but McGuffin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Big Foot to get the leverage.
McGuffin is not content to let Big Foot control the position.
Big Foot is looking for a kimura but McGuffin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Big Foot to get the leverage.
Big Foot is looking for a kimura here.
McGuffin is trying to maintain the position but Big Foot is very close to passing his half guard.
Jonesy McGuffin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Unicorn Big Foot is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Big Foot is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McGuffin lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Big Foot trying to control the action but McGuffin is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Unicorn Big Foot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Big Foot 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Unicorn Big Foot!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Beanin Jiet (ranked 1881 p4p, 22910 weight class) and Wade Wilson (ranked 226 p4p, 533 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Beanin Jiet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wade Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jiet counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wilson throws an off balance right hand
and Jiet connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wilson tries for a takedown but Jiet circles away easily
and Jiet counters with a nice uppercut.
 It looks like Wade Wilson has been cut.
Wilson misses with a takedown attempt
and Jiet counters with a nice uppercut.
Wilson misses with a left hand
and Jiet counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wilson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wade Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson shoots and misses
and Jiet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beanin Jiet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wade Wilson.
Wilson throws a right hand that misses
and Jiet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilson has closed the distance and engaged Jiet in a clinch.
Jiet gets through Wilson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jiet lands with a light punch inside.
Wilson wants to take the fight to the mat but Jiet manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson jumps guard but Jiet stands there with Wilson around his waist. Wilson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jiet throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jiet scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wilson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jiet with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jiet scores with a shot to the side of Wilson's head.
Jiet lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jiet working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wilson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jiet pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jiet throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wilsons head.
A knee to the head by Jiet.
Jiet lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jiet scores with a shot to the side of Wilson's head.
Jiet lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wilson or not.
Jiet lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wilson or not.
Wilson looks winded!
Jiet lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
Wilson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jiet softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jiet gets through Wilson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jiet lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wilson goes for a takedown attempt but Jiet pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jiet works Wilson's body with a nice hook.
Wilson wants to clinch
and Jiet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Wilson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wilson gets a double leg takedown into Jiet's guard.
Wilson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jiet 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.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jiet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jiet preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wilson postures up in Jiet's guard and throws a big left but Jiet blocks it.
Jiet looking for a sweep. Not yet Jiet, not yet.
Wilson throwing strikes but missing.
Jiet tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jiet keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jiet bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wilson's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wilson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wilson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Jiet has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Wilson misses with a right hand
enabling Jiet to counter with a crisp jab.
Wilson tries for a takedown but Jiet circles away easily
and Jiet counters with a nice uppercut.
Wilson with a poor takedown
and Jiet counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Jiet. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jiet.
That has opened up Wade Wilson's cut even more.
Wilson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wilson throws a lazy uppercut
and Jiet counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the body from Wilson misses
letting Jiet counter with a right hand.
Wilson throws a lazy uppercut
and Jiet counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Beanin Jiet dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wade Wilson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jiet connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wilson shoots and misses
and Jiet counters with a crisp right hand that drops Wilson! Jiet lets Wilson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Wilson is rocked!
Wilson misses with a takedown
and Jiet counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wilson tries for a takedown but Jiet circles away easily
and Jiet counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wilson thinking.
Beanin Jiet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wade Wilson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jiet works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wilson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wilson takes one on the button.
Wilson is still on wobbly legs! Can Jiet finish him?
Jiet scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wilson in his tracks.
Wilson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jiet counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson shoots and misses
and Jiet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The cut above Wade Wilson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wilson tries for a takedown but Jiet circles away easily
and Jiet counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Beanin Jiet!
An out of breath Beanin Jiet thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tahboule Alawi (ranked 2503 p4p, 3241 weight class) and Harun Aydin (ranked 178 p4p, 218 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Alawi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Ruler of Everything. Aydin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mockingbird - Eminem kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tahboule Alawi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harun Aydin!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alawi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aydin lands an overhand right.
Aydin with a jab.
Aydin misses with a right hand
and Alawi counters with a left and a right that stings Aydin.
Alawi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Alawi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alawi wants to control but Aydin is keeping him busy.
Aydin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Aydin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aydin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alawi pulls his head out easily.
Aydin is refusing to be controlled, as Alawi sits in half guard.
Aydin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alawi pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aydin is not content to let Alawi control the position.
Aydin trying to hold on to Alawi's head to control him but Alawi postures up.
Alawi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Aydin is refusing to be controlled, as Alawi sits in half guard.
Aydin tries to roll over but Alawi keeps him under control.
Alawi is trying to control the action in half guard but Aydin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Alawi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aydin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alawi pulls his head out easily.
Alawi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Alawi is thwarting Aydin's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Aydin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alawi pulls his head out easily.
Alawi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Aydin is trying to get back to full guard.
Aydin trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Alawi manages to pass to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aydin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Aydin has given up his back.
Aydin rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Aydin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alawi is taking a breather. Aydin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Aydin is looking to control Alawi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aydin avoid being mounted?
Alawi is looking to advance position but Aydin won't allow it.
Aydin wants to improve his position but Alawi is controlling well.
Alawi works his way into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aydin is trying to get back to half guard.
Alawi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Aydin is not content to let Alawi control the position.
Aydin is trying to improve his position.
Alawi is looking to take a break and control but Aydin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alawi working away.
Aydin tries to bench press Alawi off him but Alawi keeps the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tahboule Alawi dominated that round.
That's time! Alawi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Alawi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alawi shoots in and gets a takedown into Aydin's guard.
Alawi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Aydin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Alawi wants to control from the top but Aydin keeps moving.
Aydin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alawi defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aydin being controlled here, momentarily.
Aydin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alawi's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alawi wants to sweep here but Aydin controlling him for the moment.
Alawi trying to control the position.
Aydin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alawi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alawi is controlling Aydin's posture.
Alawi keeping full guard, as Aydin tries to pass.
Aydin wants to control from the top but Alawi keeps moving.
Aydin is fighting to break Alawi's control of his arms but Alawi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aydin trying to control but Alawi is working from the bottom.
Alawi seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Alawi controlling the position.
Aydin trying to control but Alawi is working from the bottom.
Aydin drops back looking for a leg! Alawi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alawi manages to kick Aydin off! Aydin jumps back into Alawi's guard.
Aydin trying to control but Alawi is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aydin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alawi counters with a shoot takedown. Aydin fights it but they end up in guard.
Our spies down at at Final Mile inform us that Aydin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Aydin wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alawi wants to pass the guard but Aydin is keeping the position.
Alawi wants to control from the top but Aydin keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aydin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aydin keeping full guard, as Alawi tries to pass.
Aydin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Alawi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aydin is keeping the position for now.
Alawi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aydin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alawi has managed to get both his arms back between Aydin's legs - danger averted.
Aydin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Alawi controls the pace.
Aydin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aydin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alawi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Aydin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alawi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Alawi forces his way into half guard.
Alawi is looking to take a break and control but Aydin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aydin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alawi pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aydin wants to control but Alawi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tahboule Alawi dominated that second round.
That's time! Alawi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Aydin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alawi manages to avoid it.
Aydin misses with a hook
and Alawi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Alawi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aydin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alawi advances position into side control!
Aydin is looking for a sweep.
Aydin is not content to let Alawi control the position.
Aydin sneaks back into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alawi wants to take a breather but Aydin is having none of it.
Alawi wants to free his trapped foot but Aydin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Alawi is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aydin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alawi pulls his head out easily.
Aydin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alawi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Aydin!
Aydin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alawi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aydin can do to turn this around?
Alawi looking for a guillotine from mount but Aydin is having none of it.
Aydin tries to hold on but Alawi pushes him away.
Aydin is trying desperately to improve position.
Alawi controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aydin is working to get back to half guard.
Aydin tries to hold on but Alawi pushes him away.
Aydin is squirming around, avoiding Alawi's attempts to control the action.
Aydin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alawi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aydin is looking to escape.
Alawi content just to control the position here.
Aydin is looking to improve his position but Alawi isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aydin wants to hold on but Alawi pushes him away.
Alawi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Aydin tries to hold on but Alawi postures up.
Alawi trying to control but Aydin is having none of it.
Alawi content just to control the position here.
Aydin gets back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Alawi in particular looking to stall.
Tahboule Alawi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aydin looking for submissions off his back.
Aydin is staying active underneath Alawi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Alawi controlling the action here.
Aydin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aydin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alawi pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tahboule Alawi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alawi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tahboule Alawi!
After winning the bout, Tahboule Alawi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dan Gable (ranked 863 p4p, 1569 weight class) and Kra Hang (ranked 90 p4p, 167 weight class). Kra Hang has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dan Gable!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kra Hang!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gable tries a head kick but it misses.
Hang throws a shot to the body.
Gable throws an off balance right hand
and Hang counters with a body kick.
Gable takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gable misses with a left hand
and Hang counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hang has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gable is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gable. That did some damage!
Kra Hang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hang slips under a jab.
Hang lands a big head kick that sends Gable tumbling to the mat! Hang takes a step backwards and waves Gable back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Gable is rocked!
 It looks like Dan Gable has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gable shoots and misses
and Hang counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kra Hang!
A very excited looking Kra Hang 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Henry Holliday (ranked 1031 p4p, 2285 weight class) and Average Tycoon Player (ranked 125 p4p, 245 weight class). John Henry Holliday is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Henry Holliday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Average Tycoon Player!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tycoon Player takes a swing at Holliday's ribcage but misses.
Tycoon Player scores with a nice head shot.
Tycoon Player throws a jab when Holliday was well out of range.
Good exchange - Tycoon Player coming out on top.
Tycoon Player misses with a straight left.
Tycoon Player misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tycoon Player scores with a punch to the head.
Tycoon Player keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holliday.
Tycoon Player rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Holliday counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tycoon Player misses with an uppercut.
Holliday blocks a jab.
Holliday is looking to counter punch.
Tycoon Player connects with a body shot that sends Holliday's belly button to the back.
Holliday looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tycoon Player paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Holliday gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Holliday throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tycoon Player counters with a good low kick that Holliday was not able to check.
Tycoon Player throws a jab when Holliday was well out of range.
Tycoon Player throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Holliday swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Holliday.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Holliday catches Tycoon Player right on the button with a cross.
Holliday takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tycoon Player throws a right and a left that both miss.
Holliday was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tycoon Player misses the jab.
Tycoon Player just misses with a punch to the body.
Tycoon Player misses with an uppercut
and Holliday connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good leg kick by Tycoon Player.
Tycoon Player throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon Player misses with a hook.
Holliday fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tycoon Player just manages to avoid it.
Tycoon Player lands a left and a right that send Holliday crashing to the mat, dazed. Tycoon Player thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Holliday is rocked!
It looks like John Henry Holliday has been cut.
Tycoon Player drops Holliday with a naaaaasty hook - Holliday is in real trouble here! Tycoon Player dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Average Tycoon Player!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Korolev (ranked 945 p4p, 1119 weight class) and Journey Sky (ranked 131 p4p, 153 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Korolev might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Holding Out For A Hero (EuroMash). 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Korolev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Journey Sky!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korolev keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sky 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.
An inside leg kick lands from Korolev.
Sky lands a body shot.
Sky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Korolev manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Korolev.
Sky lands the left hand.
It looks like Alexander Korolev has been cut.
Korolev 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.
Sky connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big right from Sky misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Korolev!
Korolev throws a leg kick but Sky moved away.
Korolev throws a leg kick but Sky sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sky takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Korolev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Korolev misses with a low kick.
Sky cracks Korolev with a right hand to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Korolev misses.
Sky throws out a counter right but Korolev avoids it with no problem.
Korolev works the jab nicely.
Korolev scores with a nice head shot.
Sky scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sky scores with a hook.
Korolev connects with an inside leg kick.
Sky fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Korolev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Korolev misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sky! But no joy.
Journey Sky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Korolev throws a chopping leg kick but Sky manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Korolev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Korolev with the inside leg kick.
Sky checks a leg kick.
Sky uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Korolev has time to react.
Sky with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Korolev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Korolev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sky to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good standup being displayed there by Sky as he connects with a hook.
Sky lands with a hook. Korolev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sky takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Korolev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sky.
Korolev throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sky ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Korolev.
Decent striking displayed by Sky there.
Sky is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Korolev had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Korolev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big left from Sky misses.
A quick step to the side and Korolev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Korolev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sky misses with a looping right.
Korolev slips under a jab from Sky.
Korolev connects with a looping right hand.
Korolev jabs at Sky's body.
Korolev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Korolev thuds his right hand into Sky's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sky misses with a looping right.
Korolev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Korolev slips under a jab from Sky.
Korolev shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sky loads up on a big right hand but Korolev slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sky punishes Korolev's body with a nice straight punch.
Korolev throws a hook but Sky avoids it easily.
Korolev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sky's head.
Sky scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sky smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sky pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Korolev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Korolev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sky cracks Korolev with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Korolev looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Sky finish him?
Korolev is rocked!
Alexander Korolev's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Korolev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sky at a distance.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Sky! Korolev is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Journey Sky!
A relieved looking Journey Sky 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zigor Azarola (ranked 492 p4p, 785 weight class) and Rufino Gracie (ranked 36 p4p, 58 weight class). Azarola's entrance music is Million Shattered Swords by Witchrot. A fine choice. 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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144
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135
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zigor Azarola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rufino Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azarola walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've been told by Azarola's head coaches at House of 1000 Corpses that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gracie misses with a hook.
Gracie lands a two punch combo.
Gracie scores with the left hand. Azarola knows he should have avoided that one.
Gracie tests Azarola's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gracie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Azarola. Azarola obviously looking to wear him down.
Azarola throws a lazy head kick
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Gracie throws a poor cross that misses
and Azarola counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gracie throws a right hand that misses
and Azarola counters with a nice body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target.
Gracie moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azarola takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gracie thuds a left hand into Azarola's body.
Gracie throws a shot from downtown. Azarola moves away and avoids it.
Gracie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Azarola.
Gracie throws a leg kick which misses Azarola's front leg but catches the back leg as Azarola tries to avoid it.
Azarola slips a straight right by Gracie.
Zigor Azarola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie throws a right hand that misses
and Azarola counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gracie connects with a right hand. Azarola shakes it off.
Gracie takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gracie jabs Azarola to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Azarola throws a right hand that misses
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Azarola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Azarola pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Azarola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Azarola had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Gracie avoids a kick to the body.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Azarola.
Gracie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gracie scores with the left hand. Azarola knows he should have avoided that one.
Azarola walks into a straight right hand from Gracie.
Azarola gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gracie has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A leg kick checked by Gracie.
Gracie looks to land a combination but Azarola avoids it well.
Azarola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Azarola thuds his shin into the meat of Gracie's side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azarola thows a leg kick but Gracie checks it
and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Azarola looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Azarola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie content to stall in guard here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Azarola takes one on the button.
Azarola throws a poor cross that misses
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rufino Gracie dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gracie throws a lazy right hand but Azarola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Azarola tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gracie connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gracie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Azarola lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A head kick by Azarola misses
and Gracie counters with a nice low kick that buckles Azarola's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azarola misses with a hook.
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Azarola clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azarola lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Azarola smiles and moves away.
Gracie dives in and grabs Azarola's left leg, looking for a takedown. Azarola pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Zigor Azarola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rufino Gracie.
Gracie throws the left hand but Azarola avoids the punch easily.
Gracie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Azarola.
Azarola punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.
Gracie misses with a hook. Azarola ducked under it nicely.
Azarola fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gracie just manages to avoid it.
Azarola takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Azarola takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Azarola throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Azarola!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie tries to move into full mount but can't pass Azarola's legs.
Azarola is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gracie off and has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azarola biding his time, looking for the opening.
Gracie wants to control his opponent's hands but Azarola gets his hands free.
Azarola really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gracie.
Gracie tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the action but Azarola just sinks the hooks in.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Zigor Azarola overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie trying to control the action but Azarola just sinks the hooks in.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gracie wants to control his opponent's hands but Azarola gets his hands free.
Azarola trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gracie doesn't escape.
Azarola has the hooks in. Gracie is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Azarola controls the position.
Gracie rolls, trying to escape but Azarola keeps control of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zigor Azarola dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Azarola motions for Gracie to come forward. Azarola throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Azarola misses with a looping right.
Gracie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Azarola takes one to the side of the head.
Azarola throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Azarola misses its intended target.
Azarola swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Azarola looking for a sweep. Not yet Azarola, not yet.
Azarola pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azarola's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azarola bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard.
Gracie looking to control.
Azarola not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Azarola decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gracie, up you get!
Azarola fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gracie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fighters circling - Gracie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws a jab when Azarola was well out of range.
Azarola scores with a hook.
A lazy left from Gracie finds it's target.
Gracie looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Azarola tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gracie misses with a straight right.
Azarola lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gracie will feel that in the morning.
Gracie checks a low kick from Azarola.
Gracie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Azarola avoids the body shot from Gracie.
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!
Gracie scores with the left hand. Azarola knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie takes a swing at Azarola's ribcage but misses.
Rufino Gracie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A solid leg kick lands there for Azarola.
Azarola throws a head kick that misses.
Azarola lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
Azarola jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Azarola fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Azarola thuds a left hand into Gracie's body.
Azarola connects with a crisp jab.
Gracie thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Gracie looks to move away, Azarola throws a big counter combo but Gracie just gets out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azarola looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Azarola moves into the clinch successfully.
Azarola cracks Gracie with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie misses with the head strike.
Gracie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gracie taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gracie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
Azarola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Azarola.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Azarola breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gracie swings widly with a right hand
and Azarola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Azarola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zigor Azarola showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Azarola has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zigor Azarola!
A victorious Zigor Azarola thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fotos Hasapis (ranked 407 p4p, 1112 weight class) and Danny Davis (ranked 47 p4p, 138 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fotos Hasapis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny Davis!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hasapis scores with a leg kick.
Davis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Davis misses with a wild combination.
Hasapis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Davis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hasapis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Davis.
Hasapis drops down looking for a counter takedown but Davis sprawls and moves away.
Davis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Davis lands a left hand.
Davis has a couple of punches blocked by Hasapis.
Hasapis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hasapis.
I was talking to Hasapis's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hasapis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hasapis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Davis blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Hasapis.
Davis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hasapiss head.
Davis tries to circle away but Hasapis has him pinned against the cage.
Hasapis misses with a punch on the inside.
Davis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hasapis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Davis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Hasapis.
Hasapis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Davis is pressed up against the cage. Hasapis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Davis down to the mat. Davis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hasapis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Davis.
Hasapis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Davis forces Hasapis back against the cage and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Hasapis.
A right hand to the body from Davis.
Hasapis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Davis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hasapis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Davis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fotos Hasapis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hasapis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Davis breaks the clinch.
Davis throws a hook but Hasapis avoids it easily.
Hasapis tries to move into range but Davis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Donk. Davis catches Hasapis right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davis throws an off balance right hand
and Hasapis counters with a straight right hand.
Davis connects with a jab.
Hasapis drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hasapis postures up in Davis's guard and throws a big left but Davis blocks it.
Davis working a defensive guard but Hasapis passes into half guard.
Davis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hasapis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hasapis's back!
Davis is hanging on to Hasapis's back as he tries to escape.
Hasapis manages to reverse the position and now he's in Davis's guard. Nice work there by Hasapis.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis wants to improve his position but instead Hasapis has moved into half guard.
Hasapis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasapis drops an elbow to the side of Davis's head.
Davis is trying to control but can't.
Hasapis working Davis over with strikes.
Hasapis lands strikes from half guard.
Hasapis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hasapis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hasapis throws a strike but Davis avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Davis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hasapis manages to get himself to full guard.
Davis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hasapis has an active guard here but Davis has managed to pass into half guard.
Hasapis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Fotos Hasapis will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Davis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hasapis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hasapis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hasapis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Fotos Hasapis has been cut.
Hasapis fails to land the takedown.
Davis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Davis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hasapis.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hasapis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A big left from Davis misses.
Hasapis throws a nice looking combination but Davis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hasapis shoots in looking for a takedown but Davis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hasapis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Davis tries to clinch but Hasapis moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Hasapis misses the target.
Hasapis slips a jab from Davis.
Hasapis tests Davis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Davis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davis misses with a straight left.
Davis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Davis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hasapis manages to avoid it.
Hasapis misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis tries to clinch there but Hasapis circles away.
Hasapis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hasapis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Davis.
Hasapis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Davis. Davis circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hasapis misses with a two punch combination.
Davis misses with a left hand
and Hasapis counters with a nice uppercut.
Hasapis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hasapis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Davis sprawls well initially but Hasapis persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Davis tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Hasapis manages to move to mount!
Davis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hasapis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davis is trying to escape the mount.
Hasapis lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hasapis misses with a head shot.
Davis is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hasapis cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hasapis putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hasapis trying to control but Davis is having none of it.
Hasapis is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Davis has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Davis!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasapis has an active guard here but Davis has managed to pass into half guard.
Fotos Hasapis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hasapis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hasapis.
Davis is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Hasapis has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Davis is looking to defend but Hasapis has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Davis! Hasapis pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Davis taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Fotos Hasapis!
Fotos Hasapis thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bastien Harris (ranked 99 p4p, 328 weight class) and Jim Babcock (ranked 15 p4p, 42 weight class). Babcock has chosen San Francisco Live Medley as his entrance music. Jim Babcock has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bastien Harris!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jim Babcock!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babcock looks for the body kick but Harris saw that one coming.
Harris lands a nice hook to Babcock's body. Babcock takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Babcock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Harris.
Babcock takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Harris misses with a body shot
and Babcock makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd cheers as Babcock lands an impressive looking overhand right. Harris doesn't seem phased though.
Harris connects with a single shot there.
Harris moves out of range as Babcock throws a body kick.
Harris throwing a counter right hand but Babcock manages to avoid it.
Babcock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harris throws out the jab.
Harris keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Harris.
Harris misses with a hook. Babcock ducked under it nicely.
Babcock feints the counter takedown.
Babcock slips a straight right by Harris.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babcock shoots in but no luck this time.
A telegraphed right hand from Harris misses the target.
Babcock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harris.
Harris ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Babcock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Harris looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Harris throws a hook but Babcock blocks it.
Babcock blocks a jab.
Harris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Harris throws a sloppy body shot
and Babcock counters with a low kick, right behind Harris 's knee.
Babcock connects with a solid leg kick.
Babcock walks into a straight right hand from Harris.
Babcock throws out a loose jab but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bastien Harris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Babcock does no damage.
Harris misses with a hook.
Babcock with the counter takedown but Harris avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris misses with a body shot
and Babcock counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Babcock.
Harris manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Babcock has a takedown stuffed.
Harris wants to slow Babcock down by chopping away at his legs.
Babcock looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Babcock is looking to slow Harris down with leg kicks.
Harris walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Babcock defending well as Harris loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Babcock misses.
Sloppy strikes from Babcock. Those never looked like landing.
Harris appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Harris lands an overhand right.
Harris is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris scores with a punch to the head.
A big right from Harris misses.
Babcock is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Harris with a body shot.
Babcock looks to throw the jab but Harris is out of range.
Harris misses with a lunging right hand
and Babcock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab, jab by Harris - just one landing.
Harris jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Babcock on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Harris throws a poor cross that misses
and Babcock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harris throws an overhand right that lands on Babcock's shoulder, as Babcock tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Harris misses.
Donk. Babcock catches Harris right on the button with a cross.
Babcock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Babcock sends Harris crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Babcock is motioning to the referee to let Harris up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Harris is rocked!
It looks like Bastien Harris has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Babcock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Harris doesn't seem bothered though.
Oh Harris is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Babcock has cracked Harris with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Babcock lands another huge swinging hook and Harris tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Harris, before Babcock can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jim Babcock!
Jim Babcock is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Jim Babcock 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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