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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jovan Dickons (ranked 1777 p4p, 1848 weight class) and Xavier Dayton (ranked 224 p4p, 235 weight class). Dickons comes to the cage accompanied by Sidung. Dayton has chosen Da Rockwilder as his entrance music. Jovan Dickons had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.7lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 16 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jovan Dickons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xavier Dayton!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dickons lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dayton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dickons on the side of the head.
Dickons keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dayton will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dickons is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dickons lands with an uppercut that bounces Dayton off the cage and back into range.
Dickons rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dayton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dickons throws a hook but Dayton blocks it.
Dickons lands with a good body shot.
Dayton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dickons stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dayton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dickons misses with an uppercut
and Dayton counters with a nice leg kick.
Dayton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dickons circles away quickly and effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dayton scores with a body shot.
Dickons has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dayton pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dickons is out of range and Dayton settles back down.
A swing and a miss from Dickons.
Dayton throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Dickons on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dayton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dickons blocks a jab.
Dayton tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dayton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dayton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dickons throws a looping overhand right but Dayton ducks down to avoid it.
Dayton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A shot to the liver by Dickons. Beautiful body shot.
Dayton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dickons was well out of range. Poor timing from Dayton.
Dayton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dickons avoids the body shot from Dayton.
Dayton turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dickons lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dayton at a distance.
Dickons misses the shot to the body.
Despite the aggression on Dayton's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dayton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good shot there by Dayton.
Dayton throws a head kick but Dickons moves out of range.
Dayton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dickons scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dayton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Xavier Dayton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Dickons. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dickons.
Dickons changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dayton. Dickons does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dayton staying out of range there.
Dickons moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dickons misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dickons swings for the body but Dayton moves out of range.
Dickons fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dayton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dickons looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big left from Dayton misses.
Dayton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dickons thuds his right hand into Dayton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dickons keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dayton.
Dickons changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dayton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dayton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dayton misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dayton throws a hook to the side of Dickons's head but Dickons sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dayton delivers a nice body kick.
Dayton throws a jab but it's blocked by Dickons.
Dayton missing with a left hand there. Dickons was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dickons misses with a body shot.
Dayton works Dickons's body with a nice hook.
Dayton connects with a nice looking jab.
Dayton throws a shot to the body.
Dayton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dickons moves away.
Dickons cracks Dayton with a good jab.
Dayton lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dickons scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dickons throws an overhand right that lands on Dayton's shoulder, as Dayton tries to avoid the shot.
Dayton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dickons.
Dayton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dickons takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dayton misses with a two punch combination.
Dayton throws a hook to the side of Dickons's head but Dickons sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dayton slips a jab and a cross from Dickons.
Dayton lands with an uppercut that bounces Dickons off the cage and back into range.
A telegraphed right hand from Dickons misses the target.
Dickons defending well as Dayton loads up on a big left hand.
Dickons has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dayton.
Dickons jabs Dayton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dickons misses with a body shot.
Dickons lands a jab to the nose.
Dickons avoids the body shot from Dayton.
Dayton throws a lazy uppercut
and Dickons counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dickons loads up on a big right hand but Dayton slips the punch.
Dayton swings widly with a right hand
and Dickons counters with a nice uppercut.
Dickons lands with a good body shot.
Dayton throws a head kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Xavier Dayton 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.
Dickons connects with a single shot there.
Xavier Dayton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dickons ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dickons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dayton manages to avoid it.
Dickons lands with a nice body punch.
Dickons looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dayton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dickons throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dayton. Dickons does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dickons appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dickons lands a nice hook to Dayton's body. Dayton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dayton tries a head kick but it misses.
Dayton lands a body shot.
Dayton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickons throws a hook but Dayton blocks it.
Dayton throws a shot from downtown. Dickons moves away and avoids it.
Dayton scores with a body shot.
Dickons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dayton moves away.
Nice jab there from Dickons.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dayton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dickons was well out of range. Poor timing from Dayton.
Dickons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dayton lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dickons scores with a hook.
Dayton lands a jab to the head.
Dickons throws a right hand that Dayton ducks under and follows up with a left that Dayton also avoids with ease.
Dayton misses with a body shot.
Dayton throws a head kick that misses
and Dickons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dayton slips under a jab from Dickons.
Dayton jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dayton throws a hook to the side of Dickons's head but Dickons sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dickons blocks a head kick by Dayton.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dayton throws a sloppy head kick
and Dickons counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Xavier Dayton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dayton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dickons.
Dayton throws a sloppy head kick and Dickons moves out of range easily.
Dickons appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dayton throws a sloppy head kick
and Dickons counters with a left and a right that stings Dayton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickons lands a nice hook to Dayton's body. Dayton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dayton misses the body punch
and Dayton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dickons avoids the head kick by Dayton.
Dickons clobbers Dayton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dayton slips a straight right by Dickons.
Dayton lands with a hook. Dickons tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dickons lands with a cross.
Dickons misses with a hook to the body
and Dayton counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jab by Dickons.
Dayton avoids the body shot from Dickons.
Dickons tries for a takedown but Dayton circles away easily
and Dayton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dayton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dickons.
Dayton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice defenses there by Dickons.
Dickons takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dayton sizes up Dickons with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
 Dickons is rocked!
Dickons moves out of range of the body kick from Dayton.
Dayton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dayton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dayton misses with a series of wild punches.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dayton enables Dickons to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dayton manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dayton wants to stand but Dickons is controlling the position.
Dickons tries to free his leg and advance position but Dayton is retaining full guard.
Dayton has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Dickons is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Dickons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dickons.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dickons dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dickons tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dayton avoids it.
Dickons misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dayton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dickons misses with a combination
and Dayton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dickons just misses with a punch to the body.
Dayton takes a swing at Dickons's ribcage but misses.
Dayton works Dickons's body with a nice hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dayton lands a big right hand that sends Dickons crashing to the mat! Dayton stays standing though and waves Dickons back to his feet!
Oh Dickons is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dickons ducks into an uppercut from Dayton and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Xavier Dayton!
A very excited looking Xavier Dayton 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eero Jukola (ranked 816 p4p, 1624 weight class) and Broady Hallows (ranked 79 p4p, 142 weight class). Hallows has chosen POSTALMONDCLARITY as his entrance music. Broady Hallows will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eero Jukola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 3, fighting out of Sydney, Broady Hallows!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jukola looks to land a body kick but Hallows moved away.
Hallows tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jukola paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jukola swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hallows lands a head shot.
Jukola on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hallows swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jukola misses with a body shot.
Jukola looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've been informed that Hallows 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.
Hallows tries to clinch up.
Hallows ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hallows ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hallows gets tackled into the cage by Jukola. Jukola maintains the clinch.
Hallows looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jukola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Hallows.
Jukola trying to land knees to the body.
Hallows lands a damaging elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hallows pushes off an throws an elbow but Jukola leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jukola working aggressively here.
Knees to the body from Hallows.
Jukola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jukola lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hallows backwards.
Jukola blocks a body shot from Hallows.
Jukola misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallows tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jukola avoids it.
Jukola lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hallows lands an elbow inside that Jukola shrugs off.
Jukola lands a left hand.
Jukola scores with a shoulder strike.
Hallows lands an elbow inside that Jukola shrugs off.
Jukola breaks from the clinch.
Hallows swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jukola.
Hallows moves into range and clinches up with Jukola.
Jukola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hallows lands an elbow that stopped Jukola in his tracks for a moment.
Jukola dodges an elbow strike from Hallows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hallows lands a nice elbow.
Hallows tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jukola avoids it.
Jukola lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jukola blocks an elbow strike.
Jukola blocks an elbow strike from Hallows.
Jukola takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hallows throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jukola is leaning against Hallows and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hallows throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Hallows.
Jukola digs a right hand into Hallows's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hallows's gas tank.
Jukola's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jukola blocks an uppercut.
Jukola avoiding damage.
Jukola swings wildly with an uppercut but Hallows uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hallows working aggressively here.
Jukola pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hallows pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jukola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jukola blocks the elbow strike.
Jukola scores with a shot to the side of Hallows's head.
Jukola lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hallows backwards.
Jukola breaks from the clinch.
Jukola moves forwards but Hallows connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hallows moves out of range as Jukola strikes.
Hallows tries to clinch but Jukola moves out of range.
A slow jab from Hallows misses its intended target.
Hallows takes a swing at Jukola's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jukola misses with an uppercut
and Hallows counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hallows has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jukola paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hallows lands with a straight right. Jukola didn't see that one coming.
Jukola throws a body punch but Hallows moves out of range.
Jukola throws a leg kick that misses.
Hallows tries to clinch but Jukola moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jukola, as that shot connected.
Hallows is looking to clinch.
Jukola throws a looping overhand right but Hallows ducks down to avoid it.
Jukola throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hallows digs a good hook to Jukola's body.
Jukola slips a jab from Hallows.
Jukola misses with a looping right.
Hallows tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jukola paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Jukola misses the target.
Hallows clinches up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jukola.
Jukola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jukola takes an elbow to the temple.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hallows throws an elbow but misses.
Jukola struggles to land a body shot inside as Hallows controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jukola lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hallows backwards.
Jukola is leaning against Hallows and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hallows misses with an elbow over the top.
Jukola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hallows avoids the elbow strike from Jukola, against the cage.
Hallows lands with a short shot to the head.
Jukola stalling against the cage.
Hallows lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hallows lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jukola wants to get back to striking at distance but Hallows won't allow it.
Nice body punch from Hallows.
Jukola stalls.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hallows just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jukola's brow.
Jukola misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hallows fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jukola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hallows's elbow.
Hallows swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jukola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jukola pushes off an throws an elbow but Hallows leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Broady Hallows will probably get the nod.
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.
Jukola throws a body shot but no joy.
Jukola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hallows on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hallows on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jukola. Jukola obviously looking to wear him down.
Hallows blocks a head kick by Jukola.
Jukola takes one to the chin there.
Hallows changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jukola throws a head kick but Hallows moves out of range.
Hallows uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jukola.
Hallows looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hallows bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jukola moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hallows closes the distance and clinches.
Jukola is working Hallows over against the cage.
Hallows scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jukola blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hallows throws an elbow but misses.
Hallows misses with an elbow over the top.
Jukola pushes Hallows back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hallows pushes off an throws an elbow but Jukola leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jukola scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Jukola.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallows comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jukola lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jukola pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hallows moves out of range of the body kick from Jukola.
Jukola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hallows.
Hallows lands with a cross.
Hallows has managed to clinch.
A short right from Hallows on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jukola fails to land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jukola lands with a short shot to the head.
Hallows avoids the elbow strike from Jukola, against the cage.
Hallows is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jukola is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hallows.
Jukola tries a body shot but Hallows blocks it.
Jukola is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hallows is keeping busy.
Jukola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jukola lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hallows.
A nice left hand lands by Jukola.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hallows lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hallows throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hallows looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jukola misses with a body punch.
Jukola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jukola's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Eero Jukola is winning the standup battle so far.
Jukola lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hallows takes a step back to recover.
Jukola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hallows.
Hallows tries to clinch up.
A quick step to the side and Jukola tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hallows, as that shot connected.
Jukola drives through and clinches with Hallows against the cage.
Jukola is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jukola swings wildly with an uppercut but Hallows uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jukola takes a shot to the head.
Hallows throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jukola has had enough of the clinch but Hallows keeps him there for the moment.
Hallows lands with a light punch inside.
Jukola scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hallows creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hallows lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hallows lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jukola backwards.
Jukola throws a head punch that misses.
Hallows lands an elbow just above Jukola 's eye.
Jukola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jukola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hallows lands an elbow inside.
Hallows throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hallows.
Jukola is rocked!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hallows just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jukola's brow.
Nice elbow from Hallows.
Oh Jukola is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hallows makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hallows lands a damaging elbow.
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!
Hallows lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jukola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clinched against the cage, Hallows lands a big elbow that drops Jukola! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Jukola is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Broady Hallows!
Broady Hallows thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Moder (ranked 1188 p4p, 1567 weight class) and Chris Tamburello (ranked 146 p4p, 201 weight class). Tamburello has chosen Going Out of Style - Dropkick Murphys 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jan Moder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Tamburello!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moder avoids the body shot from Tamburello.
Moder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tamburello misses with a looping left.
Tamburello ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Moder slips a straight right by Tamburello.
Moder is looking to counter punch.
Tamburello rushes Moder and presses him up against the cage.
Moder trying to land knees to the body.
Tamburello blocks the elbow strike.
Tamburello misses with a punch to the body.
Moder struggles to land a body shot inside as Tamburello controls his hands.
Moder creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tamburello's defenses.
A short uppercut from Tamburello.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamburello tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moder's elbow.
Tamburello lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Moder or not.
Tamburello avoids the elbow strike from Moder, against the cage.
Tamburello struggles to land a body shot inside as Moder controls his hands.
Tamburello lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Moder or not.
Tamburello misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Tamburello - that landed with a thud.
Moder working aggressively here.
Tamburello works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Moder fails to land.
Tamburello misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tamburello misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moder blocks a body shot from Tamburello.
Moder misses with a punch on the inside.
Moder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Moder scores a nice knee to the body.
Tamburello lands with a left to the head.
Moder unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tamburello blocks a body shot from Moder.
Tamburello blocks an elbow strike.
Tamburello lands an uppercut.
Tamburello struggles to land a body shot inside as Moder controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Moder.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamburello pushes Moder back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tamburello misses with a body punch.
Tamburello blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moder pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moder trying to land knees to the body.
Moder working aggressively here.
Moder gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
 It looks like Chris Tamburello has been cut.
A hook to the body from Tamburello.
Tamburello fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moder prevents a body shot from Tamburello.
Tamburello doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Moder misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice body punch from Moder.
Tamburello tries to work over Moder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moder scores with a shot to the side of Tamburello's head.
Moder creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short left from Moder.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moder lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tamburello backwards.
Tamburello scores with a hook to the body.
Tamburello swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tamburello takes an elbow to the temple.
Moder lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moder.
Tamburello misses with a punch on the inside.
Moder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moder blocks a body shot from Tamburello.
Moder creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Moder misses with some punches.
Tamburello blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Moder fails to land.
Moder has a couple of punches blocked by Tamburello.
Moder is fighting off a takedown attempt but Tamburello is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Moder to the mat. Moder regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Moder wants to sweep here but Tamburello controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamburello with a nice head shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tamburello postures up in Moder's guard and throws a big left but Moder blocks it.
Tamburello throws a big right hand that misses.
Tamburello throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tamburello postures up in Moder's guard and throws a big left but Moder blocks it.
Tamburello cracks Moder with a solid left hand.
Tamburello lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tamburello scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tamburello is in close to Moder's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tamburello landing some decent shots from guard.
Tamburello stands up over Moder, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Moder controlling Tamburello's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chris Tamburello will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chris Tamburello's cut.
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.
Tamburello with a nice cross.
Oooooh!!! Tamburello has knocked Moder down with a huge combo! Tamburello steps away and waves a wobbly Moder back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Moder is rocked!
Moder ducks under a wild hook from Tamburello.
Tamburello misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tamburello looks to clinch
and Moder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tamburello throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Moder on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tamburello lands a nice shot that snaps Moder's head back.
A telegraphed right hand from Moder misses the target.
Tamburello lands a really nice looking cross but Moder seems unphased.
Moder drives through and clinches with Tamburello against the cage.
Moder has a couple of punches blocked by Tamburello.
Tamburello struggles to land a body shot inside as Moder controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Moder scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Tamburello.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamburello goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Moder working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jan Moder has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Moder blocks a body shot from Tamburello.
Tamburello prevents a body shot from Moder.
Tamburello takes an elbow to the temple.
Tamburello lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tamburello can't find room to land a body shot as Moder controls the action.
Tamburello prevents a body shot from Moder.
Tamburello tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moder's elbow.
Tamburello gets through Moder's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Moder lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tamburello backwards.
Tamburello tries to throw a body punch but Moder avoids it by throwing Tamburello back against the cage.
Tamburello lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Moder backwards.
Tamburello lands a left hand.
Moder has a couple of punches blocked by Tamburello.
Our sources have told us that Moder has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Tamburello lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamburello tries to work over Moder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Moder - that landed with a thud.
Tamburello doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tamburello blocks a body shot from Moder.
Moder lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tamburello or not.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moder throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Moder misses with a punch on the inside.
Tamburello lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Moder lands a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Tamburello.
Moder missing with knees to the body.
Tamburello tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moder's elbow.
Tamburello drops down looking for an ankle pick but Moder pulls his leg out and moves away.
Moder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tamburello.
Moder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tamburello manages to avoid it.
Moder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A slow jab from Moder misses its intended target.
Tamburello lands with a straight right. Moder didn't see that one coming.
Tamburello getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tamburello drives through and clinches with Moder against the cage.
Tamburello controlling the action here for a moment.
Tamburello lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Moder or not.
Tamburello misses with a body punch.
Moder has a couple of punches blocked by Tamburello.
Moder makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tamburello blocking some punches.
Tamburello swings wildly with an uppercut but Moder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moder throws an elbow that misses.
Tamburello lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Moder lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tamburello is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Moder gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Moder comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Moder tries a body shot but Tamburello blocks it.
Moder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tamburello tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tamburello misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tamburello lands a body punch.
Moder misses with a punch to the body.
Moder lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chris Tamburello will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Chris Tamburello's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Tamburello scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tamburello lands a nice hook to Moder's body. Moder takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Moder lands a body shot.
Tamburello fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moder manages to avoid it.
Tamburello uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tamburello jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Moder connects with a body shot.
Moder on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tamburello clinches up against the cage.
Tamburello misses with a punch to the body.
Tamburello working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
Moder lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tamburello doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tamburello doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Moder lands an elbow inside.
Moder lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamburello misses with a punch to the body.
Tamburello lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Moder or not.
Tamburello goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tamburello misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tamburello is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Moder.
Moder blocks a body shot from Tamburello.
Moder lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Moder misses with a punch to the body.
Knees to the body from Moder.
Tamburello takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Moder lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tamburello backwards.
Moder lands a hook that snaps the head of Tamburello backwards.
Moder missing with knees to the body.
Moder blocking some punches.
Jan Moder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moder is pressed up against the cage. Tamburello has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Moder down to the mat. Moder avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Moder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tamburello.
Tamburello moves out of range of the body kick from Moder.
Tamburello tries to clinch up.
Moder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tamburello was well out of range. Poor timing from Moder.
Tamburello throws a lazy right hand but Moder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Moder throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tamburello looks to land a left hand but Moder moved out of range nicely.
Tamburello closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Moder.
Good body shot from Moder.
Moder misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tamburello.
Moder stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Moder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Moder lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamburello misses with a body punch.
Tamburello swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moder lands an elbow just above Tamburello 's eye.
Moder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moder lands a hook that snaps the head of Tamburello backwards.
Tamburello managing to block the knees to the body from Moder.
A right hook to the body lands for Tamburello.
Moder tries to throw a body punch but Tamburello avoids it by throwing Moder back against the cage.
Moder throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tamburellos head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tamburello.
Nice body punch from Tamburello - that landed with a thud.
Tamburello misses with a punch to the body.
Tamburello tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moder's elbow.
Tamburello's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamburello tries to throw a body punch but Moder avoids it by throwing Tamburello back against the cage.
Tamburello scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Moder.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moder cracks Tamburello with a nice body shot.
Tamburello tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moder's elbow.
Moder using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Moder is leaning against Tamburello and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tamburello takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tamburello avoiding damage as Moder throws knees to the body.
Moder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Moder throws an elbow that misses.
Moder tries a body shot but Tamburello blocks it.
Tamburello blocks an elbow strike.
Moder pushes off an throws an elbow but Tamburello leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Moder is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tamburello is defending well for now.
Chris Tamburello is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Moder lands a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Moder showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tamburello 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Tamburello!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tom Korppila (ranked 826 p4p, 1123 weight class) and Abduwali Hassan (ranked 82 p4p, 100 weight class). Korppila comes to the cage accompanied by Mustasch - The Mauler. Tom Korppila could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Abduwali Hassan's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Korppila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Abduwali Hassan!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hassan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hassan checks a leg kick.
Hassan lands a glancing blow to the side of Korppila's head.
Korppila checks the leg kick nicely there.
An inside leg kick lands from Hassan.
Korppila avoids the head kick by Hassan.
Korppila connects with a body shot that sends Hassan's belly button to the back.
Korppila definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hassan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Korppila takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hassan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Korppila fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hassan manages to avoid it.
Korppila shoots in looking for a takedown but Hassan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Korppila's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Some wild striking there from Korppila.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Korppila slips under a jab.
Korppila half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hassan misses with a low kick.
Korppila throws a looping overhand right but Hassan ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Hassan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Korppila shoots in for a takedown but Hassan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Korppila decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Korppila throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hassan is trying to stand.
Korppila is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hassan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hassan manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Korppila keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Korppila blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Korppila on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Korppila blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Korppila takes a shot to the head.
Korppila has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hassan after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Korppila. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hassan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Korppila.
Hassan lands a right hand.
Korppila pulls guard.
Korppila has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hassan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hassan wanted to stand there but Korppila had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korppila controlling Hassan's posture.
Hassan gets to his feet - Korppila follows without any prompting.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hassan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Korppila drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hassan sprawls and moves away.
Hassan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hassan lands with a hook. Korppila tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Korppila closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hassan is staying active underneath Korppila, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korppila is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nice strikes from Korppila there.
Korppila is looking for a kimura here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Korppila in particular looking to stall.
Korppila is working for a kimura but Hassan is defending it quite comfortably.
Korppila thows a huge punch but Hassan dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hassan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Korppila.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Korppila is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Korppila throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Korppila lands a heavy elbow.
Hassan squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Korppila with good strikes from the mount here!
Hassan somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Hassan has Korppila up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abduwali Hassan dominated that round.
That's time! Korppila's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Korppila tries to land a front kick but Hassan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Abduwali Hassan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hassan throws the kick towards the body but Korppila avoids it.
Hassan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Korppila.
That kick from Hassan tenderised Korppila's leg. Korppila is trying to keep his angry face on.
A punch lands to the side of Korppila 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hassan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hassan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hassan throws a chopping leg kick but Korppila manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Korppila on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hassan throws a body shot but no joy.
Korppila moves forwards but Hassan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hassan tries to land a leg kick but Korppila saw it coming and moves away.
Hassan looks to throw the jab but Korppila is out of range.
Korppila looks for a takedown but Hassan sprawls well.
Nice cross by Hassan.
Korppila is rocked!
Hassan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Oh Korppila is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hassan throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korppila feints and as Hassan raises his hands in defense, Korppila changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tom Korppila overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Korppila accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Korppila postures up in Hassan's guard and throws a big left but Hassan blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Korppila accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Korppila seems to have got his legs back now.
Korppila won't allow Hassan to get back to his feet.
Korppila postures up and lands a big shot to Hassan's brow.
Korppila throws a strike but Hassan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hassan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hassan wanted to stand there but Korppila had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korppila is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Korppila is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hassan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Korppila misses with a head shot. Hassan uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hassan keeping moving, preventing Korppila from controlling successfully.
Hassan wants to stand but Korppila is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korppila throwing strikes but missing.
Korppila missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Korppila wants to control from the top but Hassan keeps moving.
Hassan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Korppila.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Korppila accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Korppila wants to control from the top but Hassan keeps moving.
Korppila won't allow Hassan to get back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Korppila takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Abduwali Hassan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Korppila fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Korppila. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice jab there from Korppila.
Hassan throws a head kick that misses.
Korppila closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hassan circles away.
Hassan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hassan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hassan.
Korppila tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hassan scores with a nice head shot.
Hassan throws a shot from downtown. Korppila moves away and avoids it.
Korppila avoids the body shot from Hassan.
Korppila uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hassan.
Korppila moves out of range of the strikes.
Korppila staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abduwali Hassan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Korppila goes for a double leg but Hassan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hassan continues to drive forward.
Hassan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hassan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Korppila pulls guard successfully.
Korppila escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hassan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Korppila is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hassan wanted to stand there but Korppila had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korppila is working an open guard so Hassan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hassan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hassan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Korppila misses with a kick to the body.
Korppila throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hassan steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Korppila.
Korppila avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hassan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hassan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Korppila momentarily.
Hassan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Korppila moves away.
Hassan throws a shot from downtown. Korppila moves away and avoids it.
Hassan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Korppila swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Korppila throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Korppila shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hassan as he avoids it easily.
Hassan throws a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick from Hassan misses.
Korppila is looking to wear down Hassan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hassan throws out a loose jab but Korppila uses good head movement to avoid it.
Korppila tries to counter with a takedown but Hassan is quick to defend against it.
Nice defenses there by Korppila.
Hassan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Korppila lands a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hassan jabs Korppila right on the nose. Korppila blinks but takes it well.
Abduwali Hassan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hassan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Korppila. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Korppila connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Horrible takedown attempt by Korppila or perhaps it was just good defense by Hassan, which made it look bad.
Korppila ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hassan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Korppila is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A big left from Hassan misses.
Korppila closes the distance and clinches up with Hassan, looking for a takedown. Korppila pushes Hassan against the cage but Hassan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hassan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Korppila sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hassan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hassan throws a lazy right hand but Korppila sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hassan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Korppila manages to avoid it.
Korppila tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hassan defends well and Korppila ends up having to push Hassan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tom Korppila has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hassan wants to stall.
Hassan lands a right hand.
Korppila tries to pull guard but Hassan holds him up against the cage and eventually Korppila drops back down to his feet.
Hassan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Korppila looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hassan!
Hassan bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Hassan looks to land a left hand but Korppila moved out of range nicely.
Hassan tries to sprawl but Korppila drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hassan is trying to stand back up but Korppila is controlling him
Hassan kicks Korppila off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Hassan.
Korppila shoots in for a takedown but Hassan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hassan dips to his left and cracks Korppila with an uppercut!
Hassan throws a series of punches but Korppila avoids them all with ease.
Hassan connects with a nice looking jab.
Hassan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Korppila looks to land a right hand but Hassan moved out of range.
Korppila takes one on the button.
Korppila misses with a kick to the body.
Hassan lands a jab.
Korppila fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Korppila on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Korppila closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hassan circles away.
Hassan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hassan tries to clinch there but Korppila circles away.
Korppila throwing a counter right hand but Hassan manages to avoid it.
Hassan lands with a straight right. Korppila didn't see that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abduwali Hassan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hassan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abduwali Hassan!
Abduwali Hassan made sure to mention his sponsor, Stoner's Killer Apparel in his post fight interview.
Tom Korppila was interviewed post fight and said 'Well didn’t that suck? He may have beaten me, but could he outwrestle a bear? I don’t think so.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Shakespeare (ranked 1217 p4p, 1125 weight class) and Barron White (ranked 76 p4p, 71 weight class). Barron White is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robbie Shakespeare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Barron White!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shakespeare swings widly with a right hand
and White counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 It looks like Robbie Shakespeare has been cut.
White throws a series of punches but Shakespeare moves out of range.
White tests Shakespeare's chin there with a solid looking shot.
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
White ducks under a wild hook from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Shakespeare jabs at White's body.
Shakespeare loads up on a big right hand but White slips the punch.
Shakespeare throws a lazy uppercut
letting White counter with a right hand.
White jabs Shakespeare to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. White darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
White staying out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shakespeare.
White works Shakespeare's body with a nice hook.
White cracks Shakespeare with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Shakespeare looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can White finish him?
Shakespeare misses the shot to the body.
White scoring well with a low kick there.
Shakespeare uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
Shakespeare misses with a combination
and White connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Robbie Shakespeare's cut is getting worse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White jabs at Shakespeare's body.
Shakespeare misses with a hook. White ducked under it nicely.
White lands with a shot to the body.
Shakespeare is breathing heavily.
Shakespeare shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
and White counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Shakespeare! He's just covering up as White starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barron White!
An out of breath Barron White 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau (ranked 766 p4p, 910 weight class) and David Eagle (ranked 105 p4p, 120 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Eagle!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costeau throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Eagle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Costeau swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Eagle counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Eagle misses with a two punch combination.
Costeau throws a quick counter kick to the body but Eagle avoids it.
Costeau has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Champion Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Costeau misses with an uppercut. Eagle saw that one coming.
Eagle misses the shot to the body.
Eagle changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Costeau takes a swing at Eagle's ribcage but misses.
Eagle tries to clinch up.
Costeau digs a good body shot into Eagle's ribs.
Eagle is looking to clinch but Costeau is avoiding it.
Costeau staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Costeau on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Eagle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Costeau throws a big shot that misses.
Eagle let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Costeau gets tackled into the cage by Eagle. Eagle maintains the clinch.
Costeau lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Costeau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Eagle's elbow.
Costeau tries to stall but Eagle uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Eagle misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Eagle fails to land.
Eagle misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eagle tries to throw a body punch but Costeau avoids it by throwing Eagle back against the cage.
A short right from Eagle.
Costeau breaks from the clinch.
Eagle ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Eagle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've been informed that Eagle 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.
Costeau's jab looks to have found its range, popping Eagle under the eye.
Costeau throws a body shot but no joy.
Eagle chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Costeau can pounce on him.
Eagle wants to clinch.
Crunch! Costeau slams his shin into Eagle's torso.
Costeau rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Eagle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Eagle tries to clinch up but Costeau circles away and keeps his distance.
Eagle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Costeau misses with an uppercut. Eagle saw that one coming.
David Eagle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eagle is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costeau fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Costeau. Eagle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Costeau rushes Eagle and presses him up against the cage.
Eagle scores with a shoulder strike.
Costeau blocks an uppercut.
Eagle is leaning against Costeau and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Eagle lands a body punch.
Eagle blocking some punches.
Eagle struggles to land a body shot inside as Costeau controls his hands.
Costeau misses with a punch to the body.
Costeau has a couple of punches blocked by Eagle.
A shot in the inside from Eagle.
Costeau misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Eagle.
Eagle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Eagle lands a body shot.
A big left from Costeau misses.
Costeau walks into a straight right hand from Eagle.
Nice cross by Costeau.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eagle tries to clinch up.
Eagle has taken the fight to the clinch.
Costeau prevents a body shot from Eagle.
Eagle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Eagle blocks an uppercut.
Eagle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Costeau tries to work over Eagle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Costeau lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Eagle backwards.
Eagle swings wildly with an uppercut but Costeau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eagle throws a head punch that misses.
Costeau breaks the clinch.
Eagle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Costeau. Costeau obviously looking to wear him down.
Eagle takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A slow jab from Eagle misses its intended target.
Eagle ducks under a wild hook from Costeau.
Eagle has closed the distance and engaged Costeau in a clinch.
Costeau lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Eagle fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eagle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Costeau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Eagle lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Eagle.
Eagle misses with the head strike.
Eagle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Costeau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Eagle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Eagle throws a punch but it's blocked by Costeau.
Still in the clinch, Eagle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Costeau swings wildly with an uppercut but Eagle uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Costeau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Costeau can't find room to land a body shot as Eagle controls the action.
Eagle has a couple of punches blocked by Costeau.
Costeau lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but David Eagle will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Eagle slips under a jab from Costeau.
Eagle rushes Costeau and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Costeau.
Costeau leaning his opponent against the cage.
Eagle misses with a punch to the body.
Costeau throws a punch but it's blocked by Eagle.
Eagle prevents Costeau from breaking the clinch.
Costeau lands a body shot.
A short right from Costeau on the inside.
Eagle misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Costeau.
David Eagle seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costeau lands a hook to the side of the head.
Eagle has a couple of punches blocked by Costeau.
Eagle scores with a shoulder strike.
Eagle trying to stall but Costeau improves his position.
Costeau prevents Eagle from breaking the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Eagle fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eagle working aggressively here.
Eagle misses with a punch to the body.
Eagle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Costeau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Eagle tries a body shot but Costeau blocks it.
Costeau manages to break the clinch.
Eagle is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Eagle avoids the body shot from Costeau.
Eagle tries to counter by closing the distance.
Eagle moves into the clinch.
A short right from Costeau.
Costeau breaks the clinch.
Eagle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Costeau.
Costeau misses with a body shot.
Costeau cracks Eagle with a good jab.
Costeau lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eagle digs a good body shot into Costeau's ribs.
Eagle walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A head kick from Costeau lands but Eagle takes it in his stride.
Eagle connects with a looping right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Costeau there.
Eagle on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
 Eagle is rocked!
Costeau dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Eagle is still on wobbly legs! Can Costeau finish him?
Costeau punishes Eagle's body with a nice straight punch.
Costeau misses with a double jab.
Eagle seems to have recovered his senses.
Eagle moves out of range of the body kick.
Costeau tries a low kick but Eagle avoids it.
Eagle wants to clinch up but Costeau keeps it at a distance.
Costeau throws a head kick that misses.
Costeau smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Eagle moves out of range of the strikes.
Costeau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eagle.
Eagle lands with a good body shot.
Eagle checks a leg kick.
Costeau thumps Eagle with a low kick.
Eagle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Costeau manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Eagle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Costeau paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Costeau as he connects with a hook.
Eagle wants to clinch up but Costeau keeps it at a distance.
Eagle staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costeau uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Costeau with a jab.
Eagle lands a jab to the head.
Costeau misses with a leg kick.
Eagle tries to clinch there but Costeau circles away.
Costeau lands a jab to the head.
Costeau avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Costeau avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Costeau keeps the fight on the outside.
Eagle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eagle moves out of range as Costeau throws a body kick.
Eagle scores with a sloppy right hand. Costeau should have avoided that one.
Eagle is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Costeau rather than just go for the knockout.
Eagle wants to clinch up but Costeau keeps it at a distance.
Eagle tries to clinch up.
Good leg kick by Costeau.
Costeau throws a lazy right hand but Eagle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Eagle throws a nice looking combination but Costeau bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eagle avoids the body shot from Costeau.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costeau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Costeau throws a right hand that misses
and Eagle counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Costeau thinking.
Eagle wants to clinch up but Costeau keeps it at a distance.
Eagle tries to clinch there but Costeau circles away.
Costeau throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Costeau lands a two punch combo.
Costeau misses with an uppercut. Eagle saw that one coming.
Eagle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Costeau.
Costeau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eagle misses with a lunging right hand
and Costeau counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Costeau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eagle manages to avoid it.
Costeau keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Costeau wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Costeau keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eagle staying out of range there.
Costeau moves away from the strike by Eagle.
Eagle moves in looking to clinch but Costeau pushes him off.
Eagle scores with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau 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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Eagle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Eagle moves into the clinch.
Costeau lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Eagle scores with a shoulder strike.
Costeau lands with a left to the head.
Eagle has a couple of punches blocked by Costeau.
Eagle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eagle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Costeau.
Eagle tries to throw a body punch but Costeau avoids it by throwing Eagle back against the cage.
Costeau avoiding damage.
Eagle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Eagle struggles to land a body shot inside as Costeau controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Eagle.
A bit of stalling here from Costeau.
Eagle blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eagle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Eagle struggles to land a body shot inside as Costeau controls his hands.
Costeau stalling in the clinch but Eagle improves position.
Costeau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Costeau prevents a body shot from Eagle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Eagle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Costeau prevents a body shot from Eagle.
Eagle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Costeau misses with a body punch.
Costeau breaks from the clinch.
Costeau just misses with a punch to the body.
Eagle takes a kick to the side of the head.
Eagle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Costeau. Costeau obviously looking to wear him down.
Eagle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Costeau swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Eagle wants to clinch.
Eagle tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eagle throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Costeau stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Eagle moves in looking to clinch but Costeau pushes him off.
Costeau shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Eagle lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Costeau wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Eagle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Costeau paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Costeau throws a series of punches but Eagle avoids them all with ease.
Eagle moves out of range of the body kick.
Eagle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Costeau.
Costeau tries to bum rush Eagle with a series of wild strikes but Eagle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Donk. Costeau catches Eagle right on the button with a cross.
Eagle is looking to clinch.
Eagle sizes up Costeau with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Costeau thows a left - swing and a miss!
Eagle takes one to the chin there.
Costeau avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Costeau walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eagle moves away from the strike by Costeau.
Eagle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Costeau swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Good work by Eagle as he checks the leg kick.
Eagle tries to clinch but Costeau moves out of range.
Costeau with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Eagle takes one on the button.
Eagle tries to close the distance and clinch but Costeau swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Eagle lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Costeau misses with a hook.
Costeau is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eagle can do to turn this around?
Costeau stuns Eagle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Eagle slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Costeau lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Eagle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eagle moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eagle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Eagle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Costeau tries a body shot but Eagle blocks it.
Costeau is trying to push Eagle away but Eagle has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eagle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Costeau backwards.
Costeau can't find room to land a body shot as Eagle controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Eagle.
Eagle works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Eagle throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Costeau.
Eagle lands a nice shot to the body.
Eagle throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Eagle.
Eagle throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Costeau.
Eagle is working Costeau over against the cage.
Eagle tries to work over Costeau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Eagle swings wildly with an uppercut but Costeau uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Eagle.
A short right from Eagle on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Eagle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Eagle 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Eagle!
David Eagle bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pate Ro (ranked 316 p4p, 500 weight class) and Dimitri Svyatogor (ranked 38 p4p, 61 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pate Ro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 27 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dimitri Svyatogor!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svyatogor looks to land a right hand but Ro moved out of range.
Ro is looking for a counter combo.
Svyatogor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ro has time to react.
Svyatogor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ro.
Svyatogor scores with a decent looking hook.
Svyatogor throws a right hand that misses
and Ro counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Svyatogor throws out the jab.
Ro slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Svyatogor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Svyatogor moves away.
It seemed like Svyatogor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Svyatogor finds it's way through Ro's defenses.
Ro is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ro looks up at the clock. Bad move! Svyatogor lands a right hand from hell, dropping Ro. Svyatogor pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dimitri Svyatogor!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Dimitri Svyatogor made sure he mentioned Brooklyn Apothecary, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Cozad (ranked 872 p4p, 354 weight class) and JD Drake (ranked 61 p4p, 29 weight class). Drake has chosen Born in the USA by - Bruce Springstein 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Cozad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, JD Drake!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cozad avoids the body shot from Drake.
Cozad was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Drake drops Cozad with a beautiful combination! Cozad stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Drake is looking for the KO!
It looks like Mike Cozad has been cut.
Cozad slips under a jab from Drake.
Drake lands a jab to Cozad's midsection.
Drake throws a lazy right hand but Cozad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drake throws a right hand that misses
and Cozad counters with a nice body shot.
Drake lands a big uppercut and Cozad crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Cozad looks OK. Drake waves Cozad back to his feet!
Cozad is rocked!
Drake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Drake closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Cozad out cold! Cozad corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). JD Drake!
A very excited looking JD Drake made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jayden Sven (ranked 159 p4p, 368 weight class) and Nicholaus Strauss (ranked 26 p4p, 50 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jayden Sven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nicholaus Strauss!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strauss fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sven.
Sven lands with an uppercut that bounces Strauss off the cage and back into range.
Sven checks the leg kick.
A left lands for Strauss.
Strauss scores with a jab to the body.
Sven takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sven tries to clinch up
and Strauss counters with an inside leg kick.
Strauss scores with a nice strike.
Strauss steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sven.
Sven ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strauss moves away.
Strauss misses the shot to the body.
Strauss will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strauss is looking to score with low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sven has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Strauss finds it's way round the side to connect with Sven's head.
Strauss throws a head kick that half lands.
Strauss works Sven's body with a nice hook.
Strauss lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sven's sensitive parts.
Sven ducks under a wild hook from Strauss.
Sven tried to counter with a leg kick but Strauss avoided it.
Strauss throws a lazy right hand but Sven sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Strauss tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Strauss misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Strauss closes the distance and clinches.
Strauss blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sven scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strauss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strauss swings wildly with an uppercut but Sven uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sven misses with the head strike.
Strauss blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sven working aggressively here.
Sven breaks the clinch.
Strauss clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Strauss tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sven's elbow.
Sven goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Strauss as the two fighters clinch.
Strauss misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strauss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sven lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sven pushes Strauss back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strauss blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Strauss.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sven.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sven.
Sven tries to throw a body punch but Strauss avoids it by throwing Sven back against the cage.
Sven throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Strauss.
Strauss misses with a punch to the body.
Strauss lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Strauss has a couple of punches blocked by Sven.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sven struggles to land a body shot inside as Strauss controls his hands.
Strauss pushes Sven back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strauss throws a head punch that misses.
Strauss throws a punch but it's blocked by Sven.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Strauss throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Svens head.
A shot in the inside from Strauss.
Strauss misses with the head strike.
Strauss goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Strauss has a couple of punches blocked by Sven.
Strauss lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Sven.
Sven prevents a body shot from Strauss.
Sven prevents a body shot from Strauss.
A hook to the body from Sven.
Strauss has a couple of punches blocked by Sven.
Strauss lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sven backwards.
Strauss lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strauss works on Sven's body with a couple of short punches.
Sven blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strauss tries to throw a body punch but Sven avoids it by throwing Strauss back against the cage.
Sven blocks a body shot from Strauss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sven lands a shoulder strike.
Sven lands an uppercut.
Strauss lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Strauss lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Strauss fails to land.
Sven goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Strauss blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sven lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Strauss lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sven backwards.
Strauss tries to throw a body punch but Sven avoids it by throwing Strauss back against the cage.
Strauss misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sven working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Strauss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sven lands a shoulder strike.
Strauss misses with some punches.
Sven misses with a body punch.
Sven misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strauss tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sven's elbow.
Strauss misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Strauss.
Strauss takes a shot to the head.
Strauss has a couple of punches blocked by Sven.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicholaus Strauss dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sven lands a slapping body shot.
Strauss misses with a hook to the body
and Sven counters with a nice uppercut.
Strauss is rocked!
Strauss misses with a straight left.
Strauss is still on wobbly legs! Can Sven finish him?
Strauss gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Sven gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jayden Sven!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Salomon Mukunzi (ranked 70 p4p, 481 weight class) and Aleksandr Pushkin (ranked 10 p4p, 67 weight class). Mukunzi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Champion (ft. D Smoke) - Fireboy DML. Salomon Mukunzi has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Salomon Mukunzi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksandr Pushkin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mukunzi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pushkin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi misses the shot to the body.
Mukunzi lands a body shot.
Pushkin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Pushkin shoots in but Mukunzi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pushkin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mukunzi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pushkin.
Mukunzi misses with a jab to the body
and Pushkin counters by clinching up.
I was talking to Mukunzi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mukunzi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mukunzi throws the kick towards the body but Pushkin avoids it.
Mukunzi lands a jab.
Mukunzi swings for the body but Pushkin moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pushkin shoots in but no luck this time.
Salomon Mukunzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandr Pushkin.
Pushkin moves out of range of the body kick from Mukunzi.
Pushkin wants to clinch up but Mukunzi keeps it at a distance.
Pushkin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mukunzi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A chopping leg kick lands by Mukunzi.
Pushkin shoots in and drives through. Mukunzi sprawls well.
A low kick from Mukunzi is predictable there
and Pushkin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pushkin stops Mukunzi from standing up.
Mukunzi keeping moving, preventing Pushkin from controlling successfully.
Pushkin pushes down on Mukunzi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pushkin wants to pass the guard but Mukunzi is defending well.
Pushkin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mukunzi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mukunzi tries to get out of the position.
Pushkin is taking a breather. Mukunzi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Pushkin prevents Mukunzi from improving his position.
Pushkin is looking to take a break and control but Mukunzi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pushkin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pushkin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mukunzi is staying active underneath Pushkin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pushkin content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mukunzi trying to hold on to Pushkin's head to control him but Pushkin postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Salomon Mukunzi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mukunzi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pushkin.
A little feinted left hand from Mukunzi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big right from Mukunzi misses.
Pushkin with a poor takedown
and Mukunzi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pushkin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mukunzi with a jab.
Mukunzi thuds his right hand into Pushkin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pushkin is defended easily by Mukunzi.
Salomon Mukunzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandr Pushkin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mukunzi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pushkin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mukunzi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mukunzi throws a hook but Pushkin avoids it easily.
Pushkin with the counter takedown but Mukunzi avoids it easily.
Mukunzi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pushkin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pushkin passes Mukunzi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pushkin is looking to take a break and control but Mukunzi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pushkin is working for a kimura but Mukunzi is defending it quite comfortably.
Pushkin is working for a kimura here but Mukunzi manages to reverse the position and he's now in Pushkin's guard.
Pushkin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pushkin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pushkin controlling the position.
Mukunzi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pushkin can do to turn this around?
Pushkin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mukunzi defends well.
Pushkin is trying to keep Mukunzi in close.
Mukunzi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pushkin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mukunzi defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mukunzi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mukunzi continues to stall.
Pushkin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mukunzi postures up.
Pushkin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mukunzi is one step ahead there.
Pushkin working a defensive guard but Mukunzi passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Salomon Mukunzi dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mukunzi lands a right hook to the body.
Pushkin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi stuffs the takedown.
Mukunzi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pushkin fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Mukunzi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mukunzi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mukunzi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pushkin is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pushkin feints the counter takedown.
A clash of legs there as Pushkin blocks the low kick.
And Pushkin tries to counter it with a takedown but Mukunzi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A swing and a miss from Mukunzi.
Pushkin tries to clinch but Mukunzi moves out of range.
Pushkin instigates a clinch.
Pushkin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Salomon Mukunzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandr Pushkin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mukunzi is working Pushkin over against the cage.
Mukunzi swings wildly with an uppercut but Pushkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mukunzi scores with a shoulder strike.
Pushkin jumps guard but Mukunzi stands there with Pushkin around his waist. Pushkin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right from Mukunzi on the inside.
Pushkin is trying to pull guard but Mukunzi has him pressed against the cage.
Pushkin is trying to pull guard but Mukunzi has him pressed against the cage.
Mukunzi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mukunzi lands a nice shot to the body.
Pushkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mukunzi throws out the jab.
Mukunzi misses with a kick to the body.
A lazy body kick from Mukunzi
and Pushkin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pushkin seems to be working for a kimura but Mukunzi defends the submission attempt.
Pushkin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mukunzi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pushkin slows the pace down in half guard.
Pushkin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mukunzi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mukunzi has his hands clasped together around Pushkin's back. He's all about the action.
Mukunzi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Pushkin is keen to just control but Mukunzi is a slippery customer.
Pushkin wants to advance to full mount but Mukunzi doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Pushkin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mukunzi is trying to keep Pushkin in close.
Pushkin slips nicely into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Salomon Mukunzi clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pushkin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mukunzi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab, jab by Mukunzi - just one landing.
Pushkin staying out of range there.
Pushkin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mukunzi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pushkin shoots for a takedown but Mukunzi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It looked like Mukunzi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pushkin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mukunzi counters with a two punch combo.
Pushkin is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pushkin moves out of range of the strikes.
Pushkin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mukunzi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Salomon Mukunzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandr Pushkin.
Mukunzi jabs Pushkin right on the nose. Pushkin blinks but takes it well.
Pushkin is still on wobbly legs! Can Mukunzi finish him?
Pushkin moves forwards but Mukunzi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pushkin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mukunzi.
Pushkin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mukunzi counters with a nice body shot.
Pushkin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mukunzi is trying to defend but Pushkin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pushkin seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mukunzi keeping control of the position.
Pushkin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
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!
Pushkin with a couple of short strikes.
Mukunzi is trying to reverse the position but instead Pushkin has taken his back - oops!
Mukunzi is in bad spot here.
Pushkin is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Mukunzi has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mukunzi wants to get back to his feet.
Pushkin tries to get the hooks in deep but Mukunzi pushed the leg off.
Pushkin has his arm under Mukunzi's chin here. Game over son! Pushkin squeezes tightly and Mukunzi is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aleksandr Pushkin!
Aleksandr Pushkin is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Aleksandr Pushkin 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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