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MILF 50 Pai vs Raikkonen PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Smash Adams (ranked 25407 p4p, 5096 weight class) and James Foster (ranked 623 p4p, 530 weight class). Smash Adams 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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Smash Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, James Foster!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Adams drives through with a takedown into guard.
Adams trying to control the position from guard on top but Foster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Foster working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Adams.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adams trying to control but Foster is working from the bottom.
Foster tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Adams scoring with some ground and pound.
Foster keeping moving, preventing Adams from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams postures up in Foster's guard and throws a big left but Foster blocks it.
Adams postures up and lands a big shot to Foster's brow.
We've been hearing that Adams has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Adams throwing strikes from guard but Foster blocks nicely.
Adams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Foster really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Adams. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Adams working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Adams cracks Foster with a solid left hand.
Foster keeping moving, preventing Adams from controlling successfully.
Adams has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Adams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Adams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Foster darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
 It looks like Smash Adams has been cut.
Foster fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Adams shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Adams seems to be working for a kimura but Foster defends the submission attempt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Foster can do anything to dispel that myth.
Adams is keen to just control but Foster is a slippery customer.
Adams landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams slips a nice elbow through Foster's hands, connecting with Foster's forehead.
Adams not doing much here.
Adams slips a nice elbow through Foster's hands, connecting with Foster's forehead.
Adams is looking to take a break and control but Foster is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Foster wants to get back to full guard.
We've been informed that Foster has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Adams landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Foster is not content to let Adams control the position.
Foster is looking for a sweep. Adams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Foster defends it well.
Foster is defending against the submission attempts here by Adams.
Foster is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adams not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Smash Adams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Smash Adams's cut.
That's time! Adams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Adams drives through with a takedown into Foster's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Adams trying to control but Foster is working from the bottom.
Adams with a nice head shot there.
Adams is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Adams loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Adams is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Adams trying to control but Foster is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster looking for a sweep. Not yet Foster, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster has his foot on Adams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Adams works his way back into a safe position though.
Adams postures up in Foster's guard and throws a big left but Foster blocks it.
Smash Adams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Adams landing some decent shots from guard.
Foster looking for a sweep. Not yet Foster, not yet.
Adams is in close to Foster's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Adams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Adams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Foster can do to turn this around?
Foster keeping moving, preventing Adams from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Adams works over Foster with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Adams makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Adams makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Adams lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Adams seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adams lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Adams is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Adams thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smash Adams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Adams circles away quickly and effectively.
Foster lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Adams gets the takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Adams stands up.
Foster swinging wildly here.
Foster throws a right and a left that Adams avoids nicely.
Adams drops down looking for a counter takedown but Foster sprawls and moves away.
Foster rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Adams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Adams feints and as Foster raises his hands in defense, Adams changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
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!
Foster has momentary wrist control but Adams slips an elbow through the middle.
Foster keeping moving, preventing Adams from controlling successfully.
Foster preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams trying to control but Foster is working from the bottom.
Adams avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Adams loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Foster has momentary wrist control but Adams slips an elbow through the middle.
Foster looking for a sweep. Not yet Foster, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Smash Adams dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Smash Adams's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Adams scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Adams grinds an elbow into Foster's temple.
Adams decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Adams closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Foster is trying to improve his position.
Adams throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Adams looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Adams thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster defending against the ground and pound.
Adams misses with the ground and pound.
Foster is looking to regain half guard here but Adams keeps moving and retains side control.
Adams tries for a kimura but Foster is defending well.
Foster tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Foster takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Adams landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Foster is looking for a sweep.
Adams is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Foster is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Foster is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Adams has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Foster working to try and regain half guard.
Adams lands a big shot there that rocks Foster but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Adams looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Adams prevents Foster from getting the reversal.
Adams looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Smash Adams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Adams.
Adams with the ground and pound from mount.
Foster defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Adams.
Foster tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Adams controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smash Adams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Adams, 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Smash Adams!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leroy Dukes (ranked 3943 p4p, 3721 weight class) and Gennaday Golovkan (ranked 464 p4p, 446 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Leroy Dukes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gennaday Golovkan!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dukes with a nice cross.
 It looks like Gennaday Golovkan has been cut.
Dukes misses with the combination.
And Golovkan tries to counter it with a takedown but Dukes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dukes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Golovkan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dukes circles away quickly and effectively.
Dukes lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dukes swings for the body but Golovkan moves out of range.
Dukes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Golovkan tries to move into range but Dukes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dukes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Golovkan.
Dukes lands a jab to the head.
Sloppy strikes from Golovkan. Those never looked like landing.
Dukes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dukes just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dukes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Golovkan walks into a straight right hand from Dukes.
 Golovkan is rocked!
Dukes throws an overhand right that drops Golovkan like a sack of potatoes! Dukes dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leroy Dukes!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Otto Stollar (ranked 3223 p4p, 3502 weight class) and Giovanny Winters (ranked 395 p4p, 418 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Otto Stollar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Giovanny Winters!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winters tries to bum rush Stollar with a series of wild strikes but Stollar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sloppy strikes from Winters. Those never looked like landing.
Winters throws a right and a left that Stollar avoids nicely.
Stollar throws a quick counter head kick but Winters was just out of range.
Stollar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Winters swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Winters scores with a head kick. Stollar tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Otto Stollar has been cut.
Winters misses the shot to the body.
Winters fails to land with a series of punches.
A low kick lands for Winters.
Winters throws a leg kick
and Stollar counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Winters down! Stollar is looking to finish but Winters is intelligently defending himself.
Winters is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stollar decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Winters, up you get!
Winters is still on wobbly legs! Can Stollar finish him?
Stollar clinches with his opponent.
Stollar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Winters gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stollar manages to break the clinch.
Stollar blocks a leg kick.
Stollar is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Stollar shuts the power down on Winters. Lights out, game over! Stollar is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Otto Stollar!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martin Niblett (ranked 2792 p4p, 2675 weight class) and Turner Crocop (ranked 352 p4p, 331 weight class). Turner Crocop told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Martin Niblett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Turner Crocop!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niblett misses with a wild combination.
Crocop lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Crocop.
A counter left hand to the body from Niblett misses its target.
Niblett comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Niblett.
Niblett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crocop was well out of range. Poor timing from Niblett.
Crocop replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Niblett blocks it well.
Niblett blocks a head kick by Crocop.
Niblett throws a big counter combination but Crocop scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niblett scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Turner Crocop has been cut.
Crocop pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Niblett avoids the head kick by Crocop.
Niblett appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Crocop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Niblett misses with a double jab.
Nice body punch from Niblett.
A telegraphed right hand from Niblett misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crocop looks to throw a body kick
and Niblett counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Niblett is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Crocop lands a high kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Niblett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crocop.
Crocop dodges the punch combination from Niblett.
A good leg kick by Crocop.
Niblett takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niblett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crocop raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Crocop lands a head kick. Niblett smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Crocop throws a lazy head kick
and Niblett counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Crocop takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Niblett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crocop manages to avoid it.
Niblett looks to land a left hand but Crocop moved out of range nicely.
Crocop falls off balance throwing a combination
and Niblett counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Crocop misses
and Niblett makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Crocop looks winded!
Crocop doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Niblett fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Niblett lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Crocop backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Niblett lands a nice looking body shot.
Niblett jabs Crocop to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Crocop takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Niblett dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Turner Crocop's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Crocop takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Crocop throws a head kick that misses.
Niblett rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crocop moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Niblett lands a body shot.
Crocop looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Crocop moves out of range of the body kick from Niblett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Niblett. Crocop does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crocop lands a big head kick that sends Niblett tumbling to the mat! Crocop takes a step backwards and waves Niblett back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Niblett is looking to wear down Crocop with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Niblett fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crocop throws out a counter right but Niblett avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crocop lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Niblett crumples to the floor! Crocop milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Turner Crocop!
In defeat, Martin Niblett stepped up to the mic, saying 'Great, my credit card is stolen and now I've got a L'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Janne Virtanen (ranked 2494 p4p, 2546 weight class) and Galen Fisherman (ranked 307 p4p, 315 weight class). Janne Virtanen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Janne Virtanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Galen Fisherman!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Virtanen misses with an uppercut. Fisherman saw that one coming.
Virtanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fisherman moves away.
Fisherman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Virtanen.
Virtanen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Virtanen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fishermans head.
Virtanen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Virtanen lands with a short shot to the head.
Virtanen controlling the action here for a moment.
Virtanen tries to work over Fisherman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fisherman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fisherman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Virtanen.
Fisherman can't break the clinch.
Virtanen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Virtanen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Virtanen has a couple of punches blocked by Fisherman.
Virtanen presses Fisherman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fisherman tries a body shot but Virtanen blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virtanen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fisherman up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Virtanen as the two fighters clinch.
Fisherman looks winded!
Nice body punch from Virtanen.
Virtanen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Virtanen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Virtanen lands a shoulder strike.
Virtanen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fisherman backwards.
Virtanen lands an uppercut.
Virtanen slowing the pace effectively.
Virtanen lands a hook that snaps the head of Fisherman backwards.
Virtanen works on Fisherman's body with a couple of short punches.
Virtanen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fisherman is trying to force a seperation but Virtanen has the dominant position.
Virtanen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fisherman is rocked!
Virtanen has Fisherman pressed against the cage, preventing Fisherman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fisherman blocking some punches.
Virtanen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Virtanen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Virtanen presses Fisherman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Virtanen is struggling to control the position.
Virtanen lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Virtanen.
Virtanen lands a body shot.
Virtanen stalling the fight.
Virtanen pushes Fisherman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Virtanen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Virtanen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Virtanen.
Virtanen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Virtanen digs a right hand into Fisherman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fisherman's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Virtanen.
Fisherman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Virtanen as the two fighters clinch.
Virtanen has Fisherman pressed against the cage.
Virtanen pushes Fisherman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Virtanen.
Virtanen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Virtanen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Virtanen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Virtanen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fisherman backwards.
Fisherman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Virtanen.
Virtanen avoiding damage.
Virtanen drops Fisherman onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Fisherman is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Fisherman is still on wobbly legs! Can Virtanen finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fisherman blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Virtanen as the two fighters clinch.
Virtanen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Virtanen creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Fisherman's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Fisherman drops to his knees and Virtanen pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Janne Virtanen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Knight (ranked 2304 p4p, 2241 weight class) and Jam Sackson (ranked 236 p4p, 230 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jam Sackson enters the cage!
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Xavier Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jam Sackson!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight looks to land a right hand but Sackson moved out of range.
Knight misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fighters circling - Knight throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sackson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Knight throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sackson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Knight stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Xavier Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knight tries for a takedown but Sackson circles away easily
and Sackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knight misses with a hook. Sackson ducked under it nicely.
Knight with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knight looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackson moves out of range as Knight strikes.
Knight tries to clinch there but Sackson circles away.
A swing and a miss from Knight.
Knight shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Knight lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackson pushes Knight off looking to stand but Knight dives back in and keeps control.
Sackson is not content to let Knight control the position.
Sackson is trying to stand back up but Knight is controlling him
Sackson has one foot on Knight's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Knight wants to land a leg kick but Sackson is out of range.
Sackson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Knight fails with a takedown attempt.
Knight closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sackson to the mat! Sackson manages to get full guard.
Sackson pushes Knight off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Knight shoots in for a takedown but Sackson shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knight dives in for a single leg takedown but Sackson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Knight looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Knight keeps control of Sackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knight wants to take the fight to the mat but Sackson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Knight has Sackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knight tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sackson avoids it.
Sackson wants to break free but Knight has control.
Sackson wants to break free but Knight has control.
Sackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sackson working hard to break the clinch.
Knight gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sackson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Knight scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Knight lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Knight is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sackson tries to kick Knight off but Knight keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Knight connects with a nice short shot to Sackson's temple.
Sackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Knight. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Knight scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sackson is rocked!
Knight lands a big elbow - Sackson is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Knight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xavier Knight!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lou Parisini (ranked 2692 p4p, 1693 weight class) and Glenn Banks (ranked 335 p4p, 210 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lou Parisini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Glenn Banks!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parisini works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Banks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Banks tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Parisini shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A punch lands to the side of Banks 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice combo by Parisini! Oh, that's hurt him - Banks falls to the canvas and Parisini follows him into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banks tries to improve position but can't.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Parisini tries to move to mount but Banks blocks the move with his legs.
Parisini tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Banks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Banks is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks sneaks back into half guard.
Banks is controlling Parisini's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Banks is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banks trying to control but Parisini postures up.
Banks looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Banks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Parisini passes the guard and advances to mount!
Parisini looking for a guillotine from mount but Banks is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks can't escape the position.
Banks controls the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Banks stops Parisini from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Banks can do anything to dispel that myth.
Parisini jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Banks manages to avoid the submission attempt.
You can see the frustration on Banks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Parisini throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
You can see the frustration on Banks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Banks is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Parisini's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Parisini! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Banks has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lou Parisini!
Lou Parisini thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaito Tanaka (ranked 1358 p4p, 1768 weight class) and Eli Vaughn (ranked 164 p4p, 221 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kaito Tanaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eli Vaughn!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Santiago Holmes and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Tanaka.
Tanaka throws a hook but Vaughn avoids it easily.
Tanaka 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.
Eli Vaughn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vaughn has his takedown stuffed
and Tanaka counters with a low kick, right behind Vaughn 's knee.
Tanaka stuns Vaughn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vaughn has his takedown stuffed
and Tanaka counters with a straight right hand.
Tanaka throws a head kick but Vaughn moves out of range.
Tanaka lands a nice shot that snaps Vaughn's head back.
Vaughn swinging wildly here.
Tanaka lets loose with a powerful body kick. Vaughn will feel that in the morning.
Vaughn throws a lazy right hand but Tanaka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vaughn shoots in but no luck this time.
Kaito Tanaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eli Vaughn.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vaughn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tanaka lands a jab.
Tanaka lands a nice shot to the body.
Vaughn looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Vaughn flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Vaughn is out cold! Tanaka holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kaito Tanaka!
During a confident post fight interview, Kaito Tanaka thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Kidd (ranked 1111 p4p, 1281 weight class) and King Hippo (ranked 138 p4p, 156 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jesse Kidd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, King Hippo!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kidd takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kidd tries for a takedown but Hippo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Hippo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kidd shoots in for a takedown but Hippo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hippo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kidd on the side of the head.
Hippo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kidd doesn't seem bothered though.
Hippo lands with a nice body punch.
Kidd walks into a left hand.
Kidd misses with a takedown
and Hippo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Jesse Kidd has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Kidd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kidd is breathing heavily.
No luck for Kidd with that takedown attempt.
Kidd shoots and misses
letting Hippo counter with a right hand.
Hippo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
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!
Hippo fakes the body blow, causing Kidd to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Kidd goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). King Hippo!
After the fight, King Hippo was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tao Pai (ranked 598 p4p, 1035 weight class) and Jukka Raikkonen (ranked 82 p4p, 149 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Basic striking
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tao Pai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jukka Raikkonen!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raikkonen misses with a takedown attempt
and Pai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Raikkonen has a takedown stuffed.
Pai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Raikkonen tries for a takedown but Pai circles away easily
and Pai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Raikkonen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tao Pai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jukka Raikkonen.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pai. That's going to slow Raikkonen down.
Raikkonen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pai sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Raikkonen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pai as he avoids it easily.
Pai scores with a decent looking hook.
Pai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Raikkonen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Raikkonen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raikkonen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pai.
Raikkonen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Raikkonen closes the distance and clinches up with Pai, looking for a takedown. Raikkonen pushes Pai against the cage but Pai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Raikkonen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pai as he jumps to the side.
Raikkonen looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raikkonen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Pai scores with a nice strike.
Raikkonen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pai but Pai pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Raikkonen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Raikkonen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pai scores with a head kick.
Raikkonen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pai lands a nice hook to Raikkonen's body. Raikkonen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Raikkonen fails with the takedown
and Pai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Raikkonen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pai sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
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!
Pai connects with an inside leg kick.
Pai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Raikkonen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Raikkonen fails with the takedown
and Pai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Raikkonen shoots and misses
and Pai counters with a nice body shot.
Raikkonen tries for a takedown but Pai circles away easily
and Pai makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Raikkonen walks into a left hand.
Raikkonen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Raikkonen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pai is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raikkonen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Raikkonen prevents Pai from getting back to his feet.
Raikkonen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Raikkonen won't allow Pai to get back to his feet.
Raikkonen postures up and lands a big shot to Pai's brow.
Raikkonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pai jabs at Raikkonen's body.
Pai is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Raikkonen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pai throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tao Pai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raikkonen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pai tries to avoid it but Raikkonen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pai to the ground. Pai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pai connects with a solid leg kick.
Pai throws a head kick that misses.
Pai with a nice calf kick.
Pai bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Pai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pai misses with a body shot.
Jukka Raikkonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raikkonen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Raikkonen dives in and scores a takedown into Pai's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raikkonen is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Raikkonen prevents Pai from getting back to his feet.
Raikkonen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tao Pai 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.
Pai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Raikkonen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pai scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Raikkonen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Raikkonen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pai counters with an outside leg kick.
Pai leaves Raikkonen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pai lands a leg kick that knocks Raikkonen off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raikkonen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pai sprawls well. Pai wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Raikkonen gets slowly back to his feet.
Tao Pai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jukka Raikkonen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raikkonen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pai!
Pai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Raikkonen on the ground.
Pai is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Pai is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Raikkonen asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raikkonen trying to control the position but Pai is working away.
Raikkonen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pai haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pai wants to get back to his feet but Raikkonen drags him back down.
Raikkonen has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Raikkonen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Pai hang on?
Raikkonen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pai really wants to buck Raikkonen off and get back to his feet.
Pai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raikkonen can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raikkonen looking to control but Pai is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Raikkonen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Raikkonen trying to control but Pai is having none of it.
Raikkonen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pai wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Raikkonen content just to control the position here.
Jukka Raikkonen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pai wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raikkonen working Pai over with strikes here.
Pai's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Raikkonen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Raikkonen content just to control the position here.
Raikkonen lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You get the feeling that Pai really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Raikkonen dominating with strikes here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jukka Raikkonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Raikkonen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pai wants to stand back up but Raikkonen manages to pass into side control.
Pai wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Raikkonen is working Pai over with some ground and pound from side control.
Raikkonen trying to control the position but Pai is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raikkonen staying calm.
Raikkonen is continuing to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pai tries to escape but Raikkonen is in control.
Pai trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Raikkonen cracks Pai with a big elbow.
Pai is letting Raikkonen control him for a moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The adventures of Raikkonen the control monster continue. Boring.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Raikkonen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pai's guard.
Pai wants to get back to his feet but Raikkonen passes into half guard.
Raikkonen stalling.
Raikkonen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Raikkonen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raikkonen is taking a breather. Pai 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.
Pai wants to get back to his feet.
Pai tries to kick Raikkonen off in order to stand up. Raikkonen Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Raikkonen trying to control the position but Pai is working away.
Raikkonen passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Pai!
Pai is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Raikkonen controlling from mount.
Raikkonen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Pai's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raikkonen punishing his opponent with strikes.
Pai on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pai tries to get out of the position.
Raikkonen working Pai over with strikes here.
Raikkonen lands a big shot there that rocks Pai but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Raikkonen putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Pai is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Raikkonen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Raikkonen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pai is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jukka Raikkonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Raikkonen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jukka Raikkonen!
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