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HZN 22 Collins v Oneil PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aslak Maitonaama (ranked 2836 p4p, 2908 weight class) and Vitor Mesquita (ranked 303 p4p, 313 weight class). Aslak Maitonaama has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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5 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent MT
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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 13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aslak Maitonaama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vitor Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maitonaama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maitonaama is looking to counter the offense by Mesquita and move into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mesquita. Maitonaama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maitonaama half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mesquita swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mesquita throws a hook but Maitonaama blocks it.
Maitonaama half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Aslak Maitonaama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maitonaama keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Maitonaama with a jab.
Maitonaama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maitonaama scores with a punch to the head.
Maitonaama digs a good hook to Mesquita's body.
Mesquita takes a swing at Maitonaama's ribcage but misses.
Maitonaama takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Maitonaama has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gumburcules Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Maitonaama lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mesquita tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maitonaama was well out of range. Poor timing from Mesquita.
Maitonaama slaps away a takedown attempt from Mesquita, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maitonaama moves away from the strike by Mesquita.
Maitonaama swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mesquita throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maitonaama cracks Mesquita with a right hand to the side of the head.
A big left from Maitonaama misses.
Mesquita drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maitonaama defends it well.
Mesquita throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maitonaama. Mesquita does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mesquita changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Maitonaama is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Maitonaama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mesquita moves away.
Mesquita thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maitonaama throws a hook but Mesquita avoids it easily.
Mesquita thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maitonaama fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice body punch from Mesquita.
A swing and a miss from Maitonaama.
Mesquita with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maitonaama to score with a decent uppercut.
Mesquita looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mesquita keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maitonaama keeps working.
Mesquita is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Maitonaama trying to control here.
Maitonaama avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mesquita.
Maitonaama trying to control from the bottom.
Mesquita is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maitonaama has managed to free his arm - good work.
Maitonaama wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maitonaama is refusing to be controlled, as Mesquita sits in half guard.
Mesquita is thwarting Maitonaama's attempts to control the position.
Mesquita looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mesquita is looking to take a break and control but Maitonaama is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mesquita seems to be working for a kimura but Maitonaama defends the submission attempt.
Maitonaama keeping control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Maitonaama is staying active underneath Mesquita, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maitonaama trying to control here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mesquita throws a strike but Maitonaama avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Maitonaama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mesquita looking to pass the guard.
Mesquita has gone for a leg lock! Maitonaama slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mesquita's guard.
Mesquita controls Maitonaama momentarily but Maitonaama frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vitor Mesquita will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Maitonaama throws a lazy right hand but Mesquita sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maitonaama moves away from the strike by Mesquita.
Mesquita has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mesquita there as he acknowledges the shot.
Maitonaama misses with a hook
and Mesquita counters with a nice double leg into side control. Maitonaama won't be happy with that.
Maitonaama is looking to get back to his feet here but Mesquita is keeping cool and he's managed to take Maitonaama's back.
Our spies down at at New York Public Gym inform us that Mesquita has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Maitonaama showing good submission defense here.
Maitonaama is keeping busy.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Mesquita working for the choke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesquita gets his hands free as Maitonaama looks to control.
Mesquita is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Mesquita trying to control momentarily.
Maitonaama fending off the submission attempt from Mesquita.
Mesquita working for a choke but Maitonaama is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Maitonaama is defending well though. Mesquita let's go of the attempt for now.
Maitonaama defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Maitonaama scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Maitonaama wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving.
Mesquita is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maitonaama is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita is looking for a triangle but Maitonaama pushes his legs off easily.
Maitonaama with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Maitonaama from controlling successfully.
Mesquita looking for a guillotine here but Maitonaama defends easily.
Maitonaama with a nice head shot there.
Mesquita keeping full guard, as Maitonaama tries to pass.
Maitonaama throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mesquita works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maitonaama throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maitonaama scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maitonaama working some strikes from top position.
Maitonaama trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mesquita manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Mesquita stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maitonaama swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maitonaama is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Maitonaama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mesquita throwing strikes but missing.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Maitonaama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mesquita in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vitor Mesquita will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Mesquita is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maitonaama sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maitonaama scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Maitonaama scores with the left hand. Mesquita knows he should have avoided that one.
Mesquita throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mesquita looks to land a right hand but Maitonaama moved out of range.
Maitonaama smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Maitonaama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mesquita manages to avoid it.
Maitonaama drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Maitonaama won't allow Mesquita to sweep him here.
Vitor Mesquita has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mesquita escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maitonaama gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maitonaama works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Still in half guard, Maitonaama seems content to control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Maitonaama lands a nice short elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mesquita gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesquita throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mesquita bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maitonaama's guard.
Mesquita trying to control but Maitonaama is working from the bottom.
Maitonaama is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mesquita throwing strikes from guard but Maitonaama blocks nicely.
Mesquita passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Maitonaama wants to get back to his feet.
Maitonaama can't do much from the bottom here.
Mesquita working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Maitonaama prevents Mesquita from moving into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maitonaama struggling a bit here.
Mesquita tries for a kimura but Maitonaama is defending well.
Mesquita working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mesquita goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Maitonaama has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mesquita but great work by Maitonaama.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maitonaama looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Maitonaama is trying to move to mount but Mesquita reverses beautifully and ends up in Maitonaama's guard.
Maitonaama is trying to control the position but Mesquita postures up.
Maitonaama is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mesquita is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mesquita preventing the sweep.
Maitonaama keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Aslak Maitonaama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vitor Mesquita is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mesquita controlling from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aslak Maitonaama.
I think Mesquita 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitor Mesquita!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Otso Toivonen (ranked 2761 p4p, 2403 weight class) and Pocket Rocket (ranked 201 p4p, 172 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Otso Toivonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pocket Rocket!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rocket clinches.
Rocket digs a right hand into Toivonen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Toivonen's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Rocket.
Rocket presses Toivonen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rocket letting Toivonen take a breather here.
Rocket goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Toivonen tries to circle away but Rocket has him pinned against the cage.
Toivonen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Toivonen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Rocket to work.
Rocket wants to take the fight to the mat but Toivonen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocket is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Toivonen is defending well.
Rocket misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Rocket.
Toivonen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rocket misses with a punch on the inside.
Rocket wants the takedown. Toivonen is fighting it off but Rocket persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Toivonen's guard against the cage.
Rocket slips nicely into half guard.
Toivonen is staying active underneath Rocket, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rocket is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Toivonen sees it coming and defends easily.
Toivonen is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocket looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rocket stops Toivonen from getting back to his feet.
Rocket is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Toivonen is just riding it out for now. Rocket eventually gives up the hold.
Toivonen is trying to control but can't.
Rocket wants to take a breather but Toivonen is having none of it.
Toivonen wants to get back to his feet.
Toivonen is refusing to be controlled, as Rocket sits in half guard.
Rocket seems to be working for a kimura but Toivonen defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocket is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Toivonen sees it coming and defends easily.
Toivonen is concentrating on defense, preventing Rocket from advancing position.
Rocket is looking for a kimura here.
Rocket is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Toivonen controlling the position well.
Rocket working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Toivonen's thigh. Toivonen counters though and makes it back to full guard.
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.
Toivonen trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Toivonen keeping moving, preventing Rocket from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rocket rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Toivonen counters with a left to the body.
Toivonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Toivonen misses with an uppercut.
Rocket lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A swing and a miss from Rocket.
Toivonen lands a right hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Rocket. That snapped Toivonen's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pocket Rocket dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rocket on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rocket moves out of range of the strikes.
Rocket throws a looping overhand right but Toivonen ducks down to avoid it.
Rocket stuns Toivonen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rocket gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rocket lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rocket lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rocket throws a punch but it's blocked by Toivonen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocket turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rocket manages to end up in side control.
Toivonen sneaks out the side door and pushes Rocket away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rocket fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Toivonen, pushing him back against the cage.
Toivonen is looking to break free of the clinch but Rocket has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocket controlling the action here for a moment.
Rocket misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rocket struggles to land a body shot inside as Toivonen controls his hands.
Toivonen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rocket avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rocket misses with a body punch.
Rocket has hold of one of Toivonen's legs. Toivonen is fighting the takedown attempt but Rocket gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Toivonen has his feet on Rocket's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Nice takedown defense from Toivonen. No joy for Rocket on that attempt.
Rocket with a lazy takedown attempt
and Toivonen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rocket misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toivonen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rocket tries to clinch there but Toivonen circles away.
A swing and a miss from Rocket.
Rocket throws a body punch but Toivonen moves out of range.
It looked like Toivonen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rocket.
Pocket Rocket seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rocket dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Toivonen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rocket holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rocket blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Toivonen jumps guard but Rocket stands there with Toivonen around his waist. Toivonen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Toivonen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rocket pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otso Toivonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rocket tries to throw a body punch but Toivonen avoids it by throwing Rocket back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocket is stalling here.
Toivonen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rocket pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Toivonen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rocket fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Toivonen closes the distance and clinches.
Rocket tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rocket gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Toivonen regains guard.
Rocket trying to control the position from guard on top but Toivonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rocket is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toivonen looking for a guillotine here but Rocket defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toivonen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rocket doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rocket manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rocket trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Toivonen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Rocket is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Otso Toivonen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Toivonen wants to control from the top but Rocket keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pocket Rocket will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Rocket throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rocket misses with an uppercut.
Toivonen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rocket moves out of range as Toivonen strikes.
Rocket misses the shot to the body.
Toivonen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rocket connects with a body shot that sends Toivonen's belly button to the back.
Toivonen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rocket has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rocket throws a body punch but Toivonen moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Toivonen misses the target.
Rocket tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Toivonen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocket throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rocket lands a jab to Toivonen's midsection.
Rocket shoots in for a takedown but Toivonen shows good takedown defense.
Jab from Toivonen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocket misses with a right hand
and Toivonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rocket misses with a jab, cross combination.
Toivonen throwing a counter right hand but Rocket manages to avoid it.
Rocket closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rocket lands in his opponent's guard.
Rocket wants to control from the top but Toivonen keeps moving.
Toivonen is trying to control the position but Rocket postures up.
Toivonen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rocket is one step ahead there.
Rocket is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rocket trying to control the position from guard on top but Toivonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toivonen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rocket controls the pace.
Rocket stopping the sweep attempt from Toivonen.
Otso Toivonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rocket wants to control from the top but Toivonen keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Toivonen throws an overhand right that lands on Rocket's shoulder, as Rocket tries to avoid the shot.
Rocket now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Toivonen with a hook.
Toivonen defending well as Rocket loads up on a big left hand.
Rocket misses the shot to the body.
Toivonen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toivonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rocket.
Rocket displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Toivonen throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocket throws a looping overhand right but Toivonen ducks down to avoid it.
Toivonen throwing a counter right hand but Rocket manages to avoid it.
Rocket is looking to clinch but Toivonen is avoiding it.
Toivonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rocket throws a nice looking combination but Toivonen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rocket fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toivonen manages to avoid it.
Toivonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Toivonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rocket shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Toivonen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rocket defends well.
Toivonen can't keep his opponent in guard - Rocket advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pocket Rocket is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toivonen trying to control from the bottom.
Rocket performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rocket is trying to control the action in half guard but Toivonen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rocket sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Let's hope that Rocket has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pocket Rocket comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rocket 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pocket Rocket!
Our winner, Pocket Rocket, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stu Redman (ranked 2841 p4p, 3530 weight class) and Alexei Brovarnik (ranked 331 p4p, 386 weight class). Redman kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Smke a Little Smoke - Eric Church. Brovarnik has chosen Colours - DJ Mind X as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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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 13 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stu Redman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexei Brovarnik!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brovarnik throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brovarnik motions for Redman to come forward. Brovarnik throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Redman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Brovarnik tries to roll over but Redman keeps him under control.
Redman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
We've been hearing that Redman has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Redman working over Brovarnik with some ground and pound. Brovarnik looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Brovarnik looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brovarnik wants to improve his position but Redman is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brovarnik is pressing down on Redman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Redman landing some decent shots from guard.
Brovarnik has his feet on Redman's thighs here. He's pushed Redman off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Redman screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexei Brovarnik!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iso Paa (ranked 2904 p4p, 2379 weight class) and Lawson Chandler (ranked 331 p4p, 280 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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World class boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Iso Paa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lawson Chandler!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Joseph Jones and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chandler forces Paa back against the cage and clinches.
Paa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chandler backwards.
A short left from Chandler.
Chandler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Paa or not.
Chandler working aggressively here.
Chandler digs a right hand underneath Paa's ribcage. Paa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chandler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Paa backwards.
Chandler lands with a short shot to the head.
Paa is breathing heavily.
Chandler lands a hook that snaps the head of Paa backwards.
Chandler breaks from the clinch.
Paa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Hidden in the buildup to the fight.
Chandler cracks Paa with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Paa looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Chandler finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chandler tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Paa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chandler throws a leg kick which misses Paa's front leg but catches the back leg as Paa tries to avoid it.
Chandler is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Paa's half guard.
Chandler is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paa trying to control but Chandler postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler is trying to control the action in half guard but Paa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Paa trying to hold on to Chandler's head to control him but Chandler postures up.
Paa looking for submissions off his back.
Paa tries to get to full guard but Chandler has control of the leg.
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.
Paa is not content to let Chandler control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Paa looking for subs from the bottom but Chandler mounts him!
Chandler controlling the pace for now.
Chandler trying to control but Paa is having none of it.
Paa working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler content just to control the position here.
Paa can't escape the position.
Chandler controlling his opponent.
Paa tries to hold on but Chandler pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paa is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chandler controlling from the full mount.
Paa wants to control but Chandler is having none of it.
Paa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chandler controlling his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lawson Chandler dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Paa crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Chandler - the referee stops the clock and Paa gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Chandler. Paa manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Chandler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Paa scores with a one two! Chandler had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Chandler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chandler clinches up with Paa and pushes him back against the cage.
Paa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Paa can't find room to land a body shot as Chandler controls the action.
Chandler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Chandler as the two fighters clinch.
Chandler throws a punch but it's blocked by Paa.
Chandler tries for a takedown but Paa manages to get underhooks.
Paa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chandler swings wildly with an uppercut but Paa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paa lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chandler defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler tries to roll over but Paa keeps him under control.
Chandler manages to get to full guard.
Chandler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Paa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two 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.
Paa has gone for a leg lock! Chandler slips out almost immediately though and dives into Paa's guard.
Chandler preventing the sweep.
Chandler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Paa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Paa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chandler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Paa being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paa working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Chandler has passed into half guard!
Paa is trying to get back to full guard.
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.
Chandler slows the pace down in half guard.
Paa is trying to control but Chandler manages to pass to mount!
Chandler wants to control the pace but Paa is squirming around nicely.
Paa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Iso Paa will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A chopping leg kick lands by Paa.
Paa drives through and clinches with Chandler against the cage.
Chandler digs a right hand underneath Paa's ribcage. Paa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from Chandler as the two fighters clinch.
Chandler successfully pulls guard.
Chandler pulls Paa in close to prevent any damage.
Chandler looking for a sweep. Not yet Chandler, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paa is stalling in the full guard.
Paa 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paa wants to control from the top but Chandler keeps moving.
Paa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chandler is keeping the position for now.
Chandler wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Paa throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Paa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chandler attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Paa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chandler at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Paa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chandler.
Paa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Paa.
Paa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chandler scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chandler misses with a series of wild punches.
Chandler checks a leg kick.
Paa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chandler has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chandler is trying to push Paa away but Paa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chandler tries to throw a body punch but Paa avoids it by throwing Chandler back against the cage.
Chandler lands a hook that snaps the head of Paa backwards.
Paa wants to take the fight to the mat but Chandler manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chandler.
Chandler working aggressively here.
Paa misses with a knee to the head.
Chandler manages to break the clinch.
Lawson Chandler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chandler fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chandler misses with a combination
and Paa counters with a three punch combo that has Chandler backing up. Chandler nods at Paa to acknowledge the strikes.
Paa pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Chandler back to the cage. Paa follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Paa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chandler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Paa takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Chandler tries to clinch there but Paa circles away.
Chandler lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chandler looks to land a left hand but Paa moved out of range nicely.
Paa swats away the attempt to clinch by Chandler.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Chandler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Paa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chandler.
A right-left combo lands from Chandler.
Chandler looks to land a combination but Paa avoids it well.
A combination from Chandler does no damage.
Paa is looking to counter with a body kick.
Paa lands with a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Chandler.
Chandler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Paa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chandler.
Chandler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Paa throws a quick counter head kick but Chandler was just out of range.
Paa lands with a right hand.
Paa has closed the distance and engaged Chandler in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Iso Paa.
I think Paa 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Iso Paa!
Iso Paa took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Rader (ranked 1473 p4p, 3163 weight class) and Gabriel Havran (ranked 187 p4p, 401 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dennis Rader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Gabriel Havran!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Havran misses with a hook
and Rader counters with a straight right hand.
 It looks like Gabriel Havran has been cut.
Rader connects with a good right hand that stumbles Havran. Havran circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Havran misses with an uppercut. Rader saw that one coming.
Rader fires out a quick counter leg kick but Havran just manages to avoid it.
Havran throws a hook to the side of Rader's head but Rader sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rader looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Havran scores with the left hand. Rader knows he should have avoided that one.
 It looks like Dennis Rader has been cut.
Rader lands a nice shot that snaps Havran's head back.
Havran rushes Rader and presses him up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Havran.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rader.
Havran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Havran has Rader pushed against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Havran tries a body shot but Rader blocks it.
Havran misses with a hook from the clinch.
Havran swings wildly with an uppercut but Rader uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rader scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rader lands with a light punch inside.
That has opened up Gabriel Havran's cut even more.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rader.
Rader tries to circle away but Havran has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Havran leaning against his opponent.
Havran is looking to control Rader's arms but Rader gets an underhook and turns him. Now Havran has his back to the cage.
Havran's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Havran scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rader throws a head punch that misses.
Havran throws a punch but it's blocked by Rader.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rader.
Rader scores with a shoulder strike.
Havran blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Havran lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rader backwards.
Havran avoiding damage.
Havran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rader scores with a shot to the side of Havran's head.
Havran stalling.
Havran has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rader seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Havran can turn it around.
Rader pushes Havran back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Havran.
Havran misses with a hook from the clinch.
Havran is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rader throws a punch but it's blocked by Havran.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Havran can't find room to land a body shot as Rader controls the action.
Rader lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Havran looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Havran has a couple of punches blocked by Rader.
Rader scores with a nice hook to the head.
The cut above Gabriel Havran's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rader presses Havran against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rader makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Havran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rader really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Havran misses with a punch to the body.
Havran prevents a body shot from Rader.
Rader breaks from the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Havran.
Havran misses with a lunging right hand
and Rader counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rader connects with an inside leg kick.
Rader connects with a body shot that sends Havran's belly button to the back.
Rader fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Havran has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice body punch from Rader.
Rader throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rader feints and then cracks Havran's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Havran down.
Rader with the inside leg kick.
Havran misses with a body punch
and Rader counters with a straight right hand.
Havran swings widly with a right hand
and Havran takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
An inside leg kick lands from Rader.
Rader explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rader lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Havran throws a poor cross that misses
and Rader counters with a stiff right hand.
Gabriel Havran's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gabriel Havran's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dennis Rader!
An out of breath Dennis Rader 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan (ranked 677 p4p, 1223 weight class) and Lyke Tuytuhlz (ranked 29 p4p, 160 weight class). Tuytuhlz is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Nas - N.Y. State of Mind. Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Lyke Tuytuhlz!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuytuhlz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aztlan misses with a wild combination.
Tuytuhlz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tuytuhlz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aztlan manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Tuytuhlz.
Lyke Tuytuhlz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tuytuhlz swings widly with a right hand
and Aztlan counters with a nice uppercut.
Tuytuhlz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tuytuhlz is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuytuhlz throws a nice looking combination but Aztlan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aztlan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tuytuhlz throws a body shot but no joy.
Tuytuhlz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Aztlan counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuytuhlz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tuytuhlz scores with the left hand. Aztlan knows he should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - Tuytuhlz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Aztlan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Aztlan misses with a left hand
and Tuytuhlz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aztlan thows a body kick. Tuytuhlz tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tuytuhlz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Aztlan rather than just go for the knockout.
Aztlan moves out of range as Tuytuhlz strikes.
Aztlan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Aztlan slips a jab from Tuytuhlz.
Tuytuhlz looks to score with a jab to the body but Aztlan is just out of range.
Aztlan appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Aztlan staying out of range there.
Tuytuhlz misses with a shot to the body
and Aztlan counters with a nice leg kick.
Tuytuhlz misses with a shot to the body
enabling Aztlan to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tuytuhlz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tuytuhlz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
 Tuytuhlz is rocked!
A shot to the liver by Aztlan. Beautiful body shot.
Tuytuhlz is still on wobbly legs! Can Aztlan finish him?
Tuytuhlz looks winded!
Tuytuhlz is aggressively charging in as Aztlan backs up avoiding any damage. Aztlan tosses out a jab and Tuytuhlz runs right into it face first! Tuytuhlz is out cold! Aztlan dropped down on all fours and is barking in Tuytuhlz's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan!
An out of breath Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Gord Ryan (ranked 454 p4p, 833 weight class) and Jack Cango (ranked 56 p4p, 35 weight class). Cango is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Into Action by Tim Armstrong. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gord Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Cango!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan takes a swing at Cango's ribcage but misses.
Cango throws a one two combo.
It looks like Gord Ryan has been cut.
Cango misses with a lunging right hand
and Ryan counters with a right hand to the body.
Ryan moves away from the strike by Cango.
Ryan ducks under a wild hook from Cango.
An attempted straight right counter from Ryan misses the target.
Ryan lands a big right hand that sends Cango crashing to the mat! Ryan stays standing though and waves Cango back to his feet!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ryan digs a good body shot into Cango's ribs.
Ryan throws out a loose jab but Cango uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cango swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circling - Cango throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cango throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cango throws a series of punches but Ryan avoids them all with ease.
Ryan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ryan misses with a looping left.
Ryan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cango waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ryan.
A shot to the body from Ryan misses
enabling Cango to counter with a crisp jab.
Cango throws a sloppy head kick
and Ryan 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 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gord Ryan!
After winning the bout, Gord Ryan 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raven Harris (ranked 590 p4p, 433 weight class) and Tino Takala (ranked 84 p4p, 58 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raven Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Tino Takala!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris lands a jab to the nose.
Harris throws a hook to the side of Takala's head but Takala sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Despite the aggression on Takala's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Takala ducks under a wild hook from Harris.
Takala throws a counter combo.
Takala showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harris.
Despite the aggression on Takala's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Takala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harris.
As Harris backs off Takala throws a huge counter combo but Harris manages to avoid it all.
Harris swings for the body but Takala moves out of range.
Harris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takala.
Takala tries a quick counter leg kick but Harris is wise to it.
Harris lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harris. Takala does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takala throws out a counter right but Harris avoids it with no problem.
Good standup being displayed there by Harris as he connects with a hook.
A shot to the body from Harris misses
and Takala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harris swings for the body but Takala moves out of range.
A nice side step and Takala releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris throws a good cross that connects.
Harris lands a big right hand that sends Takala crashing to the mat! Harris stays standing though and waves Takala back to his feet!
Takala is rocked!
Harris connects with a single shot there.
Takala is still on wobbly legs! Can Harris finish him?
Raven Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris misses with a right hand
and Takala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris throws a leg kick but Takala sees it coming and moves out of range.
Takala swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Takala seems to have recovered his senses.
Harris lands a jab to Takala's midsection.
Harris throws a shot to the body.
Harris lands a jab.
Harris throws a poor cross that misses
and Takala counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Harris throws a nice outside leg kick.
Harris missing with a left hand there. Takala was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Takala tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Harris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takala moves away.
Takala is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Harris with a body shot.
Takala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takala is looking for the big counter here.
Harris misses with a wild body shot.
Takala throws out a counter right but Harris avoids it with no problem.
Harris stuns Takala with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Harris throws a right hand that Takala ducks under and follows up with a left that Takala also avoids with ease.
A nice side step and Takala releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Takala doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Harris lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Harris misses with a right hand
and Takala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harris lands with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harris throws out the jab.
Harris lands a nice looking body shot.
Harris thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Takala was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Harris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takala.
Harris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takala was well out of range. Poor timing from Harris.
A decent looking cross lands there for Harris.
Harris throws a poor cross that misses
and Takala counters with a straight right hand.
Takala avoids a punch combination nicely.
Takala throws out a counter right but Harris avoids it with no problem.
Takala is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takala checks a leg kick.
Harris just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takala! But no joy.
Harris misses with a lunging right hand
and Takala counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harris misses with a hook
and Takala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harris darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Harris.
Harris misses with a combination
and Takala counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Raven Harris has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harris misses with a hook
and Takala counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Harris thinking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raven Harris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raven Harris's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Takala takes one on the button.
Harris throws a hook but Takala avoids it easily.
Harris connects with an inside leg kick.
Raven Harris is winning the standup battle so far.
Harris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takala manages to avoid it.
Harris lands with a good body shot.
Takala staying out of range there.
Takala unleashes a big counter combination but Harris bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Harris throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Takala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takala has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tino Takala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takala moves out of range of the strikes.
Takala now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harris lands a leg kick that knocks Takala off balance momentarily.
Takala avoids the body shot from Harris.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Takala might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Harris has got the better of the exchanges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris misses the body punch
and Takala counters with a left and a right that stings Harris.
Harris fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Harris loads up on a big right hand but Takala slips the punch.
Takala lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Harris throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It seemed like Takala was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Takala checks a low kick from Harris.
Takala looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice defenses there by Takala.
Harris misses with a shot to the body
and Takala makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Harris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takala now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Harris jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Harris sizes up Takala with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Takala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris throws a predictable looking body shot
and Takala counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Harris looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Harris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takala.
A left lands for Harris.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Harris looks to land a left hand but Takala moved out of range nicely.
Harris misses with a leg kick.
Takala slips a straight right by Harris.
Harris lands a body shot.
Takala drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Harris misses with a lunging right hand
and Takala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Harris.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris throws a shot from downtown. Takala moves away and avoids it.
Harris misses with a lunging right hand
and Harris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harris looks to land a left hand but Takala moved out of range nicely.
Harris swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Harris throws a leg kick
and Takala counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Harris misses with a hook
and Takala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takala ducks under a wild hook from Harris.
Takala is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Harris with a body shot.
Harris swings widly with a right hand
and Takala counters with a one-two to the body.
Takala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harris.
Takala takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris lands with an overhand left.
Harris feints a jab promting Takala to slip. Harris then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Takala slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harris swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Takala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harris has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Harris misses with a hook.
Harris looks to land a right hand but Takala moved out of range.
Takala throws out a counter right but Harris avoids it with no problem.
Harris lands a head kick!
Takala needs to keep his hands up - Harris had a free shot at his head there.
Harris throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Takala on the side of the head.
Harris misses with a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takala! But no joy.
A low kick from Harris misses
and Takala counters with a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raven Harris dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Raven Harris's cut.
That's time! Harris's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Harris swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Takala counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takala has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Takala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harris.
Harris misses with a wild body shot.
Takala looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Takala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harris.
Despite the aggression on Takala's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Harris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Harris throws a leg kick but Takala sees it coming and moves out of range.
Harris misses with a left hand
and Harris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harris swings widly with a right hand
and Takala counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takala moves out of range of the strikes.
Takala only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Takala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harris.
Harris throws a right hand that misses
enabling Takala to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris throws a left and a right that both miss
and Takala counters with a good low kick that Harris was not able to check.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harris throws a sloppy body shot
and Takala makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Harris misses with a leg kick
and Takala counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harris misses with a left hand
and Takala counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Harris misses with a right hand
and Takala counters with a nice right hand that sends Harris toppling to the canvas! Harris scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Takala finish him?!
 Harris is rocked!
Takala moves away from the strike by Harris.
Takala unleashes a big counter combination but Harris bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Oh Harris is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takala has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Harris finds it's way round the side to connect with Takala's head.
Harris seems to have got his legs back now.
Harris misses with a body punch
and Takala counters with a stiff right hand.
Takala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harris.
Harris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takala.
Tino Takala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harris falls off balance throwing a combination
and Takala counters with a three punch combo that has Harris backing up. Harris nods at Takala to acknowledge the strikes.
Harris throws a lazy uppercut
and Takala makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Harris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takala.
Harris misses with a lunging right hand
and Takala counters with a straight right hand.
Raven Harris's cut is getting worse.
Jab from Harris.
Takala avoids the body shot from Harris.
Harris throws a leg kick but Takala sees it coming and moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Takala misses.
Takala is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Harris misses with a lunging right hand
and Takala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris misses with a lunging right hand
and Takala counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Takala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harris.
Despite the aggression on Takala's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Takala moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Takala takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Harris throws a leg kick that is checked
and Takala counters with a nice uppercut.
Harris thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Harris misses.
Takala throws out a counter right but Harris avoids it with no problem.
Harris tries to work over Takala's front leg with a kick but Takala checks it.
Takala throws a counter combo.
Harris misses with a body shot.
Takala looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Harris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takala is looking for the big counter here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris cracks Takala with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Takala moves out of range of the strikes.
Harris throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Harris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Takala slips under a jab.
Takala looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Some wild striking there from Harris.
Raven Harris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Harris throws a right hand that misses
and Takala makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A punch combination from Harris misses.
Takala throws a counter combo.
Harris throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Takala counters with a nice right hand that sends Harris toppling to the canvas! Harris scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Takala finish him?!
Takala slips under a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tino Takala comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Harris has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raven Harris!
Post fight, Raven Harris took to the microphone: 'HHHHHHHHUUUUUUUUUUMMMMMMMMMM................HHHHHHHUUUUUUUUUUUMMMMMMMMM'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Oneil (ranked 353 p4p, 380 weight class) and Devon Collins (ranked 48 p4p, 13 weight class). Oneil's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Metallica - Spit Out The Bone. Collins is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by "Name of the Game" Crystal Method. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Oneil!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Devon Collins!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oneil shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Collins sprawls well. Collins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Oneil gets slowly back to his feet.
Collins feints the counter takedown.
Collins walks into a stiff left hand from Oneil.
Oneil punishes Collins's body with a nice straight punch.
Oneil lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Oneil.
Oneil changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Oneil looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Oneil connects with a single shot there.
Collins 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.
Collins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Collins throws out a counter right but Oneil avoids it with no problem.
Oneil slips under a jab from Collins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oneil tries for a takedown but Collins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Collins feints the counter takedown.
Collins takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oneil lands a nice looking body shot.
Oneil misses with a left hand
and Collins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oneil shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Collins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Collins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Oneil drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Oneil jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collins is looking for a triangle here but Oneil uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Collins is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins taking a bit of punishment here - Oneil scoring with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Collins tries to improve position but can't.
Collins is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Oneil off and has taken his back!
Collins has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Oneil has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Oneil trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Oneil breaks Collins's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Oneil wants to control from the top but Collins keeps moving.
Oneil with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Collins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Oneil can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Oneil advances position into side control!
Oneil tries for a kimura but Collins is defending well.
Oneil tries for a kimura but Collins is defending well.
Collins tries to buck Oneil off but Oneil is having none of it.
Collins gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Oneil looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Collins with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Oneil is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Collins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Oneil.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins is looking for a sweep. Oneil is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Oneil passes the guard and advances to mount!
Collins is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Oneil cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Collins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Collins is still trying to improve position.
Oneil dominating with strikes here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Oneil dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A swing and a miss from Collins.
Oneil half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Oneil throws a combination. Collins tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Oneil changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Collins looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Collins is not content to let Oneil control the position.
Oneil creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Collins tries to improve position but can't.
Oneil is working Collins over with some ground and pound from side control.
Oneil cracks Collins with a big elbow.
Collins is rocked!
Oneil cracks Collins with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Oneil immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Collins is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Oneil!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Oneil!
David Oneil is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath David Oneil 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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