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C314: Albatross vs Ferkingstad PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Blikstein (ranked 1683 p4p, 1266 weight class) and Hrvoje Palmotic (ranked 213 p4p, 160 weight class). Palmotic has chosen One day I'll be king as his entrance music. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Blikstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hrvoje Palmotic!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palmotic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Palmotic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Blikstein on the side of the head.
Palmotic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Palmotic misses with the body kick
and Blikstein counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blikstein grinds an elbow into Palmotic's temple.
Blikstein working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Blikstein wants to lay and pray for a moment but Palmotic keeps working.
Palmotic felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Palmotic is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blikstein looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Palmotic is avoiding damage well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blikstein working the ground and pound.
Palmotic is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blikstein throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Blikstein creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Palmotic sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Palmotic is looking for a sweep.
Blikstein postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Blikstein in side control lands a decent elbow.
Blikstein misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Blikstein landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Blikstein scoring with punches and elbows.
Blikstein in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Blikstein throws a strike aimed at the side of Palmotic's head but Palmotic avoids it well.
Blikstein trying to control the position but Palmotic is working away.
Blikstein tries to score with some ground and pound. Palmotic controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blikstein cracks Palmotic with a big right hand but Palmotic just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Palmotic is trying to control Blikstein's posture but Blikstein avoids it.
Blikstein throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Blikstein.
Blikstein misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Palmotic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Blikstein working the ground and pound but Palmotic is defending the strikes.
Blikstein scores with a couple of short elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palmotic dodges the ground and pound from Blikstein.
Blikstein lands a nice forearm strike.
Blikstein scores with a couple of short elbows.
Blikstein working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Blikstein sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Palmotic is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blikstein lands a few punches from side control.
Blikstein scores with a couple of short elbows.
 Palmotic is rocked!
Palmotic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blikstein. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Blikstein looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Palmotic is avoiding damage well.
Blikstein lands a strong strike to the head of Palmotic. That's dazed him! Blikstein looking to finish here. Palmotic is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Blikstein lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulo Blikstein!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ranger Alderidge (ranked 770 p4p, 1008 weight class) and Curtis Rome (ranked 88 p4p, 115 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Alderidge might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Portland, Oregon. Curtis Rome has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 31 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ranger Alderidge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 23 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Curtis Rome!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alderidge dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rome. That did some damage!
Alderidge does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rome moves in looking to clinch but Alderidge pushes him off.
Alderidge misses with a straight left.
Alderidge swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alderidge shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rome bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alderidge throws a poor cross that misses
and Alderidge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alderidge throws a good cross that connects.
Alderidge gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rome pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alderidge is keeping the position for now.
Rome is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Alderidge has Rome pulled in close to control his posture.
Rome pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alderidge is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rome postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Alderidge is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rome, into his guard.
Rome is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Alderidge throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rome escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alderidge gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rome looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rome is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Alderidge has his hands clasped together but Rome extends and breaks Alderidge's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Rome.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Curtis Rome!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Curtis Rome waved his t-shirt featuring Conquest Nutritionâ„¢ (160Q) $48's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Masa Saitoh (ranked 561 p4p, 239 weight class) and Musa Vitalik (ranked 72 p4p, 35 weight class). Vitalik has chosen Planet Purge - Midnight Tyrannosaurus & Ehide as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Masa Saitoh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Musa Vitalik!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vitalik takes a swing at Saitoh's ribcage but misses.
Vitalik scores with a jab to the head.
Saitoh moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Saitoh finds it's way through Vitalik's defenses.
Saitoh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vitalik ducks under a wild hook from Saitoh.
Saitoh moves away from the strike by Vitalik.
Vitalik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saitoh.
Saitoh lands a head shot.
Saitoh scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vitalik doesn't seem bothered though.
Saitoh lands a big right hand that sends Vitalik crashing to the mat! Saitoh stays standing though and waves Vitalik back to his feet!
Vitalik is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saitoh fakes the body blow, causing Vitalik to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Vitalik goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Masa Saitoh!
Masa Saitoh thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fotos Hasapis (ranked 220 p4p, 363 weight class) and Wanderson Machado (ranked 26 p4p, 46 weight class). Machado has chosen El Barrio as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fotos Hasapis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 41 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wanderson Machado!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Machado.
Hasapis blocks a leg kick.
Hasapis drives through and clinches with Machado against the cage.
Hasapis misses with a punch to the body.
Machado misses with a punch to the body.
Hasapis is trying to trip Machado. He has hold of a leg but Machado is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hasapis persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Hasapis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hasapis throws a big elbow that misses.
Machado looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hasapis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machado works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Machado seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hasapis throws a strike but Machado rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hasapis is looking for a triangle but Machado pushes his legs off easily.
Machado really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hasapis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hasapis wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasapis throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Machado escapes and throws Hasapis's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Hasapis is trying to improve his position.
Machado tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hasapis's legs.
Hasapis tries to buck Machado off but Machado is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hasapis tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Hasapis tries to reverse the position but Machado maintains control.
Hasapis is working hard here to advance position.
Hasapis 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machado controlling the pace for now.
Hasapis tries to improve his position but instead Machado has taken his back!
I really don't envy Hasapis right now.
Machado biding his time, controlling Hasapis.
Machado is hanging on to Hasapis's back as he tries to escape.
Hasapis is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hasapis is in bad spot here.
Hasapis just trying to survive but Machado is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Machado is hanging on to Hasapis's back as he tries to escape.
Hasapis's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Machado's hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machado controlling well, preventing Hasapis from escaping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderson Machado dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Machado misses with a kick to the body.
Hasapis is looking to counter punch.
Hasapis misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Machado! But no joy.
Hasapis keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Machado throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Some wild striking there from Hasapis.
Machado gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Machado lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hasapis backwards.
Machado lands an uppercut.
Machado has Hasapis pressed against the cage, preventing Hasapis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Machado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasapis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab from Machado.
Hasapis slips under a jab.
Hasapis shoots in but Machado avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Machado replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hasapis blocks it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Hasapis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheers as Hasapis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Machado doesn't seem phased though.
Machado throws an overhand right that lands on Hasapis's shoulder, as Hasapis tries to avoid the shot.
Hasapis appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hasapis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Machado can pounce on him.
Wanderson Machado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hasapis has closed the distance and engaged Machado in a clinch.
Hasapis tries to work over Machado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
I was talking to Hasapis's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hasapis working aggressively here.
Machado has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hasapis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hasapis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machado presses Hasapis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Machado lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Machado.
Machado pushes Hasapis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Machado.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hasapis has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Machado clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machado tries to break free.
Hasapis is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Machado has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado just trying to survive but Hasapis is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Machado avoids the strikes from Hasapis.
Hasapis missing with punches from the back.
Fotos Hasapis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Machado manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Machado.
Hasapis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machado utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hasapis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Machado has control of Hasapis's left arm, preventing Hasapis from doing any damage.
Machado preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hasapis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Machado pulls Hasapis in to control the position.
Hasapis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hasapis throwing strikes from guard but Machado blocks nicely.
Hasapis postures up in Machado's guard and throws a big left but Machado blocks it.
Hasapis is fighting to break Machado's control of his arms but Machado is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Donk. Machado catches Hasapis right on the button with a cross.
Machado misses with a body shot.
Machado tries to clinch but Hasapis moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado moves in looking to clinch but Hasapis pushes him off.
Nice shot lands for Hasapis.
Machado throws a poor cross that misses
and Hasapis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hasapis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hasapis misses with a hook. Machado ducked under it nicely.
A good leg kick by Machado.
Hasapis moves away from the strike by Machado.
Machado blocks a jab.
Machado swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Machado rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hasapis counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Machado. That's going to slow Hasapis down.
Hasapis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hasapis backing away here, and Machado unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hasapis moves into range and clinches up with Machado.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machado gets underhooks to prevent Hasapis's takedown attempt.
Machado lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Fotos Hasapis will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Machado misses with a low kick.
Machado lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hasapis's sensitive parts.
Machado scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Machado throws the left hand but Hasapis avoids the punch easily.
Hasapis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Machado avoids it really well and circles away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Machado lands a really nice looking cross but Hasapis seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado's corner calls for a 1-2. Machado obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from Hasapis finds it's way through Machado's defenses.
Machado lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Machado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hasapis moves away.
Hasapis throws a sloppy head kick and Machado moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasapis staying out of range there.
It looked like Hasapis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hasapis fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Machado! But no joy.
Machado turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Donk. Hasapis catches Machado right on the button with a cross.
Hasapis ducks under a wild hook from Machado.
Machado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hasapis closes the distance and clinches.
Machado tries to throw a body punch but Hasapis avoids it by throwing Machado back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Hasapis.
Machado lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hasapis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Machado misses with the head strike.
A short right from Hasapis.
Hasapis is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hasapis.
Hasapis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick from Machado, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hasapis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Machado appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hasapis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Machado misses with a left hand
enabling Hasapis to counter with a crisp jab.
Machado closes the distance and pushes Hasapis back into the cage.
Hasapis is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hasapis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Machado.
Hasapis throws a punch but it's blocked by Machado.
Machado tries to work over Hasapis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hasapis lands a right hand.
Machado prevents a body shot from Hasapis.
Hasapis misses with a body punch.
Hasapis wants to take the fight to the mat but Machado manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hasapis throws a head punch that misses.
Machado throws a punch but it's blocked by Hasapis.
Hasapis lands an uppercut.
Hasapis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machado scores with a shot to the side of Hasapis's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado lands a right hand.
Machado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machado lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hasapis.
Hasapis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machado swings wildly with an uppercut but Hasapis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machado prevents a body shot from Hasapis.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hasapis.
Machado scores with a shot to the side of Hasapis's head.
Machado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Machado.
Machado lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hasapis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hasapis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Machado gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fotos Hasapis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Machado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machado misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Machado.
Hasapis tries to pull guard but Machado won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hasapis jumps guard but Machado turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Machado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hasapis's elbow.
Machado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hasapis's elbow.
Machado scores with a hook to the body.
Machado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machado digs a right hand into Hasapis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hasapis's gas tank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Machado - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Machado.
Hasapis throws a punch but it's blocked by Machado.
Machado digs a right hand underneath Hasapis's ribcage. Hasapis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Machado pushes Hasapis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Machado can't find room to land a body shot as Hasapis controls the action.
Machado lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Machado lands a body shot.
Machado struggles to land a body shot inside as Hasapis controls his hands.
Machado works on Hasapis's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Machado as the two fighters clinch.
Machado lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Machado lands an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wanderson Machado comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Machado 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wanderson Machado!
Wanderson Machado decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artemis Entreri (ranked 412 p4p, 858 weight class) and Vadius Highwind (ranked 54 p4p, 114 weight class). Vadius Highwind has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Artemis Entreri's chin.
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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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Artemis Entreri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vadius Highwind!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Entreri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been told by Entreri's head coaches at Outlaw MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jab from Entreri.
Entreri misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Highwind on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Entreri throws an off balance right hand
and Highwind counters with a stiff right hand.
Entreri has taken the fight to the clinch.
Highwind misses with a punch on the inside.
Highwind blocking some punches.
A short right from Highwind.
Entreri lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Highwind misses with some punches.
Entreri tries to land knees in the clinch but Highwind avoids the damage to the body.
Entreri tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Highwind avoids it.
We've been informed that Highwind has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A head punch on the inside from Entreri fails to land.
Highwind swings wildly with an uppercut but Entreri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Entreri tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Highwind.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Highwind.
A hook to the body from Entreri.
Entreri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Entreri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Highwind with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Highwind tries to throw a body punch but Entreri avoids it by throwing Highwind back against the cage.
Entreri can't find room to land a body shot as Highwind controls the action.
Entreri struggles to land a body shot inside as Highwind controls his hands.
Entreri lands a left hand.
Highwind looking to stall.
Entreri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Entreri misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Entreri.
Highwind lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Highwind misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Entreri fails to land.
Highwind throws a knee to the head but misses.
Highwind blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Highwind takes a shot to the head.
Highwind looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Highwind lands a left hand.
A body shot lands from Entreri.
Entreri lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Highwind or not.
Highwind looks winded!
Entreri lands a right hand.
Entreri is leaning against Highwind and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Entreri pushes Highwind back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Highwind takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Entreri.
Highwind takes a shot to the head.
Entreri gets through Highwind's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Entreri lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Highwind backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Entreri.
Entreri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Highwind backwards.
Entreri tries to work over Highwind's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Entreri pushes Highwind back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from Entreri.
A short right from Entreri on the inside.
Highwind misses with the head strike.
Entreri gets through Highwind's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Entreri gets through Highwind's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Entreri presses Highwind against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Entreri lands with a right to the head.
Highwind is rocked!
Entreri throws a punch but it's blocked by Highwind.
Highwind is still on wobbly legs! Can Entreri finish him?
Highwind blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Entreri.
Entreri swings wildly with an uppercut but Highwind uses good head movement to avoid it.
Entreri lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Highwind or not.
Highwind blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Entreri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Entreri misses with the head strike.
Entreri swings wildly with an uppercut but Highwind uses good head movement to avoid it.
Entreri misses with the head strike.
Entreri has a couple of punches blocked by Highwind.
Entreri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Entreri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Highwind seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Entreri dips a shoulder and cracks Highwind with a mighty uppercut! Highwind falls back against the cage and Entreri unloads with a barrage of strikes! Highwind is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Entreri screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artemis Entreri!
A relieved looking Artemis Entreri thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jim Babcock (ranked 277 p4p, 298 weight class) and Benny The Bouncer (ranked 38 p4p, 43 weight class). Babcock comes to the cage accompanied by San Francisco Live Medley. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jim Babcock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Benny The Bouncer!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babcock takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The Bouncer connects with a leg kick.
The Bouncer ducks right into an uppercut from Babcock.
The Bouncer throws an off balance right hand
and Babcock counters with a body kick that stops The Bouncer in his tracks momentarily.
The Bouncer 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.
The Bouncer looks to throw the jab but Babcock is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Babcock. The Bouncer does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Bouncer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The Bouncer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The Bouncer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Babcock.
Babcock drops down looking for a counter takedown but The Bouncer sprawls and moves away.
The Bouncer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The Bouncer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The Bouncer misses with an uppercut. Babcock saw that one coming.
Babcock half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The Bouncer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Babcock connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Bouncer misses the jab.
Babcock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Bouncer throws a poor cross that misses
and Babcock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Bouncer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The Bouncer cracks a nice hook into Babcock's ribs.
Babcock cracks The Bouncer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Babcock lands a big head kick that sends The Bouncer tumbling to the mat! Babcock takes a step backwards and waves The Bouncer back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The Bouncer is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Babcock dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! The Bouncer has had enough and taps out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jim Babcock!
A victorious Jim Babcock thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Benny The Bouncer had this to say: 'Shit man!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Javier Arroyo (ranked 134 p4p, 184 weight class) and DaMatti Matikainen (ranked 20 p4p, 24 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Javier Arroyo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 11 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, DaMatti Matikainen!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arroyo walks into a jab.
Matikainen catches Arroyo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Arroyo moves out of range as Matikainen strikes.
Matikainen moves forwards but Arroyo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Matikainen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Arroyo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Matikainen scrambles back to his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Arroyo, as that shot connected.
Arroyo blocks the body kick.
Arroyo throws a leg kick but Matikainen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Matikainen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Arroyos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Matikainen throws a chopping leg kick but Arroyo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Arroyo throws a lazy right hand but Matikainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matikainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arroyo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matikainen throws out the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arroyo misses with a body shot.
Matikainen throws a leg kick but Arroyo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Matikainen throws a leg kick
and Arroyo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Matikainen scores with a jab.
Matikainen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Arroyo is looking to chop away at Matikainen's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matikainen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Matikainen.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matikainen.
Donk. Matikainen catches Arroyo right on the button with a cross.
Matikainen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Arroyo lands a slapping body shot.
DaMatti Matikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matikainen takes a swing at Arroyo's ribcage but misses.
Matikainen misses with a straight left.
A quick step to the side and Arroyo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arroyo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arroyo. Matikainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matikainen throws a leg kick that misses.
Matikainen avoids a kick to the body.
Matikainen throws a sloppy head kick and Arroyo moves out of range easily.
Matikainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matikainen throws a leg kick which misses Arroyo's front leg but catches the back leg as Arroyo tries to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matikainen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Matikainen throws a right and a left that Arroyo avoids nicely.
Arroyo connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matikainen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Matikainen connects with a nice looking jab.
Matikainen checks a leg kick nicely.
Arroyo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arroyo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at League of Shadows MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Matikainen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Arroyo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matikainen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matikainen throws a right hand that Arroyo ducks under and follows up with a left that Arroyo also avoids with ease.
Matikainen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Arroyo's head backwards.
Matikainen misses with a wild body shot.
Arroyo slips a straight right by Matikainen.
Arroyo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Arroyo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Arroyo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matikainen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Arroyo.
Arroyo doesn't manage to clinch there - Matikainen circles away.
Arroyo connects with a single shot there.
Matikainen slips a jab from Arroyo.
Matikainen replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Arroyo blocks it well.
Matikainen throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick lands for Matikainen.
A jab lands there for Matikainen.
Matikainen with a jab.
Matikainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arroyo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Arroyo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arroyo misses with a right hand
and Matikainen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Arroyo misses with a straight left.
Matikainen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Matikainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matikainen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Arroyo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Matikainen's knee momentarily.
Arroyo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matikainen.
Matikainen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Arroyo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Arroyo lands with a shot to the body.
Matikainen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Arroyo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arroyo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Matikainen takes one to the chin there.
Matikainen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Arroyo.
Matikainen throws a leg kick which misses Arroyo's front leg but catches the back leg as Arroyo tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matikainen moves out of range of the body kick.
Matikainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Arroyo throws a hook but Matikainen avoids it easily.
Arroyo misses with a body kick.
Donk. Arroyo catches Matikainen right on the button with a cross.
Matikainen throws a leg kick
and Arroyo counters with a leg kick.
Matikainen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Arroyo has time to react.
Arroyo misses the shot to the body.
Matikainen moves away from the strike by Arroyo.
A leg kick checked by Arroyo.
Arroyo throws a low kick but Matikainen avoids it.
Matikainen throws a shot from downtown. Arroyo moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Arroyo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick lands for Arroyo.
Matikainen misses with a two punch combination.
A leg kick checked by Arroyo.
Matikainen tries a head kick but it misses.
Arroyo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but DaMatti Matikainen will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Arroyo misses the shot to the body.
Matikainen throws a lazy right hand but Arroyo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matikainen throws a series of punches but Arroyo avoids them all with ease.
Matikainen throws a hook but Arroyo blocks it.
Arroyo avoids a kick to the body.
Matikainen throws a low kick but Arroyo avoids it.
Arroyo has closed the distance and engaged Matikainen in a clinch.
Matikainen working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Arroyo - that landed with a thud.
Matikainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arroyo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Matikainen throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arroyo looks to land a left hand but Matikainen moved out of range nicely.
Arroyo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Matikainen lands a lovely overhand right.
Arroyo lands with a nice body punch.
Matikainen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arroyo throws a wild body kick that Matikainen sees coming a mile off.
Arroyo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matikainen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Matikainen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Matikainen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matikainen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Arroyo checks it well.
Arroyo misses with a low kick.
Matikainen cracks Arroyo with an open hand slap.
Arroyo looks to score with a jab to the body but Matikainen is just out of range.
Matikainen tries a quick counter leg kick but Arroyo is wise to it.
Matikainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arroyo blocks a head kick by Matikainen.
Arroyo throws a leg kick which misses Matikainen's front leg but catches the back leg as Matikainen tries to avoid it.
Matikainen tries a head kick but it misses.
Matikainen throws a wild body kick that Arroyo sees coming a mile off.
Matikainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matikainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Arroyo connects with an inside leg kick.
Matikainen throws a big shot that misses.
Arroyo avoids the head kick by Matikainen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arroyo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matikainen.
Matikainen throws a right and a left that Arroyo avoids nicely.
Matikainen blocks a low kick nicely.
Both fighters circling a little - Matikainen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Matikainen.
A leg kick checked by Arroyo.
Matikainen throws an overhand right that lands on Arroyo's shoulder, as Arroyo tries to avoid the shot.
Arroyo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Matikainen throws a combination that misses
and Arroyo counters with a thumping low kick.
Matikainen lands with a shot to the body.
Arroyo throws a leg kick which misses Matikainen's front leg but catches the back leg as Matikainen tries to avoid it.
Arroyo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Arroyo closes the distance and clinches.
Matikainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Arroyo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Matikainen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Arroyo is trying to pull guard but Matikainen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matikainen.
Arroyo lands with a left to the head.
Matikainen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Arroyo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arroyo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Javier Arroyo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matikainen lands with a light punch inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Matikainen tries a body shot but Arroyo blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arroyo.
Arroyo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matikainen backwards.
Matikainen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Arroyos head.
A right handed body shot lands from Arroyo.
Arroyo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Matikainen tries to break free but Arroyo pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Matikainen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Matikainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arroyo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
DaMatti Matikainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arroyo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matikainen.
Matikainen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matikainen throws a lazy uppercut
and Arroyo counters with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matikainen looks to land a right hand but Arroyo moved out of range.
Matikainen blocks a head kick by Arroyo.
Matikainen throws a low kick, looking for Arroyo's leg but Arroyo calmly moves out of range.
Arroyo motions for Matikainen to come forward. Arroyo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matikainen checks a leg kick nicely.
A big right from Matikainen misses.
Arroyo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Arroyo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Arroyo - that will leave a mark!
Matikainen swings widly with a right hand
and Arroyo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 It looks like DaMatti Matikainen has been cut.
Arroyo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but DaMatti Matikainen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on DaMatti Matikainen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Arroyo throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matikainen! But no joy.
Javier Arroyo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matikainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arroyo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Arroyo staying out of range there.
Arroyo thinks about countering with a body kick.
Arroyo throws a front kick aimed at Matikainen's knee but Matikainen avoids it well.
Matikainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matikainen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Matikainen throws a head kick but Arroyo moves out of range.
Matikainen throws a wild body kick that Arroyo sees coming a mile off.
Matikainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arroyo.
Matikainen misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Arroyo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matikainen lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matikainen tries a head kick but it misses.
Arroyo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Matikainen scores with a punch to the head.
Arroyo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matikainen at a distance.
Arroyo scores with a nice body kick.
Arroyo thuds his right hand into Matikainen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Arroyo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arroyo misses with a hook.
Matikainen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arroyo lands a nice looking body shot.
A nice leg kick from Arroyo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Arroyo throws a body kick that misses.
Arroyo missing with a left hand there. Matikainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arroyo misses with a looping left.
Matikainen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Matikainen lands with an overhand left.
Matikainen slips under a jab from Arroyo.
Matikainen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Arroyo.
Arroyo lands a body shot.
Arroyo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matikainen.
Arroyo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matikainen moves away.
Matikainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Arroyo is just out of range.
Arroyo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matikainen's sensitive parts.
Arroyo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matikainen at a distance.
Arroyo takes one on the button.
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!
Arroyo misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arroyo looks to land a left hand but Matikainen moved out of range nicely.
Arroyo misses with a low kick.
Matikainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matikainen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Arroyo checks it well.
Arroyo ducks under a wild hook from Matikainen.
Matikainen throws a lazy right hand but Arroyo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arroyo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Arroyo misses with a wild body shot.
Matikainen throws a chopping leg kick but Arroyo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A good leg kick by Matikainen.
Matikainen motions for Arroyo to come forward. Matikainen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matikainen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Matikainen throws a hook but Arroyo avoids it easily.
Arroyo looks to clinch
and Matikainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matikainen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Matikainen misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matikainen misses with a right hand
and Arroyo counters with a thumping low kick.
Matikainen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Arroyo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Matikainens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Arroyo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Matikainen momentarily.
Matikainen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Arroyo.
Matikainen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Matikainen is rocked!
Matikainen clobbers Arroyo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Matikainen is still on wobbly legs! Can Arroyo finish him?
Arroyo misses with a low kick.
Arroyo blocks a head kick by Matikainen.
Matikainen seems to have recovered his senses.
Arroyo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Arroyo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Matikainens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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!
Matikainen misses with a body kick.
Arroyo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Arroyo cracks Matikainen with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Arroyo has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Matikainen to stand back up!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matikainen cracks Arroyo with an open hand slap.
Matikainen connects with a leg kick.
Matikainen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Arroyo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Matikainen misses with a combination
and Arroyo counters with a left to the body.
Arroyo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matikainen manages to avoid it.
Arroyo misses with a leg kick.
Matikainen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matikainen looks to throw the jab but Arroyo is out of range.
Matikainen connects with a single shot there.
Matikainen blocks a low kick nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arroyo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice shot lands for Matikainen.
A telegraphed right hand from Arroyo misses the target.
Arroyo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matikainen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Javier Arroyo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Matikainen 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... DaMatti Matikainen!
DaMatti Matikainen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Elrey Dorado (ranked 186 p4p, 483 weight class) and Seamus O Brien (ranked 24 p4p, 68 weight class). Dorado comes to the cage accompanied by MY STORY. O Brien comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Pantera - The Great Southern Trendkill kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Elrey Dorado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seamus O Brien!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dorado slips a straight right by O Brien.
Nice uppercut lands for Dorado. That snapped O Brien's head back.
Dorado slips under a jab.
Dorado attempts a counter takedown but O Brien avoids it well and moves away.
Dorado moves out of range of the strikes.
O Brien misses with a straight left.
Dorado drops down looking for a counter takedown but O Brien sprawls and moves away.
Dorado lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A head kick by O Brien misses
and Dorado counters with a nice double leg into guard.
O Brien wants to get back to his feet but Dorado passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorado wants to pass to mount but O Brien is defending the position.
Dorado prevents O Brien from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brien keeps trying to improve his position.
Dorado is sneakily working for an arm triangle but O Brien sees it coming and defends easily.
O Brien keeps control of the position for the meantime.
O Brien trying to control from the bottom.
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.
Dorado seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but O Brien does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
O Brien is looking to improve his position.
O Brien wants to get back to his feet.
Dorado is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dorado is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so O Brien is just riding it out for now. Dorado eventually gives up the hold.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dorado in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorado wants to work for an arm triangle but O Brien is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
O Brien manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Dorado keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
O Brien is trying to break the clinch but Dorado is controlling him.
Dorado struggles to land a body shot inside as O Brien controls his hands.
Dorado lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dorado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Brien wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dorado misses with some punches.
Dorado working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
O Brien throws a head punch that misses.
O Brien is trying to break the clinch but Dorado is controlling him.
A hook to the body from Dorado.
O Brien lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dorado backwards.
O Brien fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dorado misses with the head strike.
O Brien breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts O Brien, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dorado doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling O Brien to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dorado misses with a left hand
and O Brien counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from O Brien misses the target.
Dorado tries to counter with a takedown but O Brien is quick to defend against it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Seamus O Brien 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.
O Brien on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
O Brien throws a right hand that misses
so Dorado counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dorado is standing up over O Brien. O Brien looks to escape but Dorado dives into side control.
Dorado is trying to get an arm triangle but O Brien is defending well.
Dorado tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dorado has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorado tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brien tries to buck Dorado off but Dorado is having none of it.
Dorado passes to full mount! That's big trouble for O Brien!
Dorado wants to control the pace but O Brien is squirming around nicely.
Dorado has control of O Brien's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and O Brien regains control of the situation pretty easily.
O Brien is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dorado content just to control the position here.
Dorado trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dorado looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorado trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dorado is working for a guillotine from mount but O Brien frees his head quite easily.
O Brien felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
O Brien working to try and regain half 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.
Dorado controlling his opponent.
Dorado is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, O Brien has managed to escape the submission attempt.
O Brien is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elrey Dorado dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice body kick from O Brien.
O Brien loads up on a big right hand but Dorado slips the punch.
O Brien bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dorado moves out of range of the strikes.
Dorado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dorado half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dorado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that O Brien can do to turn this around?
A telegraphed right hand from Dorado misses the target.
O Brien throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Brien uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dorado.
Dorado fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dorado blocks a jab.
Dorado appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Brien.
O Brien waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dorado.
Dorado drops down looking for a counter takedown but O Brien sprawls and moves away.
O Brien swings for the body but Dorado moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for O Brien.
Dorado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from O Brien.
Seamus O Brien seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - O Brien throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dorado slips under a jab from O Brien.
A big right from O Brien misses.
Dorado changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A left lands for Dorado.
Dorado lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from O Brien misses.
Dorado looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Seamus O Brien seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Brien throws a lazy head kick
and Dorado counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dorado takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dorado is trying for a kimura here. O Brien looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Dorado wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Elrey Dorado!
Elrey Dorado thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Spider Monkey (ranked 49 p4p, 74 weight class) and D.C. Benny (ranked 8 p4p, 11 weight class). Benny has chosen D.C. Benny - Unagi Standup Bit as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Spider Monkey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, D.C. Benny!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benny looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Benny steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Monkey. That one must have hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benny. Monkey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Monkey looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Monkey has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Benny.
Monkey throws a solid leg kick but Benny takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Monkey.
Benny throws a solid leg kick but Monkey takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Benny.
Monkey misses with the body kick
and Benny counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Benny throws a right hand that misses
and Monkey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good standup being displayed there by Monkey as he connects with a hook.
Benny throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Monkey.
Benny keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Monkey moves away from the strike by Benny.
An inside leg kick from Benny misses.
Monkey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monkey misses with a lunging right hand
and Benny counters with a leg kick.
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!
Monkey throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Benny on the side of the head.
Monkey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Monkey connects with a right that clearly hurt Benny. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Monkey proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Benny collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spider Monkey!
After winning the bout, Spider Monkey 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Albatross (ranked 25 p4p, 165 weight class) and Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad (ranked 2 p4p, 15 weight class). Ferkingstad is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Try That In A Small Town. 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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156
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 43 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Albatross!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferkingstad throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Albatross on the side of the head.
Ferkingstad takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ferkingstad looks to land a body kick but Albatross moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Albatross misses the target.
Good work by Albatross as he checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Albatross misses the target.
Albatross looks to land a right hand but Ferkingstad moved out of range.
Albatross with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ferkingstad takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ferkingstad slips under a jab from Albatross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albatross lands a big head kick that sends Ferkingstad tumbling to the mat! Albatross takes a step backwards and waves Ferkingstad back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Albatross is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ferkingstad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Albatross cracks Ferkingstad with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ferkingstad looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Albatross finish him?
Ferkingstad is rocked!
Ferkingstad throws a leg kick
and Albatross counters with a big right hand! Oh Ferkingstad is in trouble here! Albatross follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Albatross!
Johnny Albatross retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Johnny Albatross made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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