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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Bispen (ranked 1728 p4p, 1735 weight class) and Jonny Picogram (ranked 244 p4p, 246 weight class). Jonny Picogram will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Bispen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonny Picogram!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bispen cracks Picogram with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bispen throws a nice looking combination but Picogram bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bispen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Picogram takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bispen lands a jab.
Bispen throws a series of punches but Picogram avoids them all with ease.
Bispen fails to land with a series of punches.
Bispen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bispen misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Picogram releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Picogram gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Picogram connects with a looping right hand.
Picogram throws a wild body kick that Bispen sees coming a mile off.
Picogram takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Picogram throws a solid leg kick but Bispen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Picogram.
Picogram keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Bispen there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bispen lands a really nice looking cross but Picogram seems unphased.
Picogram moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
 Picogram is rocked!
Bispen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Picogram is still on wobbly legs! Can Bispen finish him?
Bispen takes a swing at Picogram's ribcage but misses.
Picogram let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Picogram seems to have recovered his senses.
Bispen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bispen lands with a shot to the body.
Bispen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Picogram misses with a body shot.
Picogram throws a head kick that misses.
Bispen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bispen sizes up Picogram with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bispen lands a jab to the head.
Picogram throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Picogram lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Picogram takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bispen digs a good hook to Picogram's body.
Bispen lands with a hook. Picogram tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bispen keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bispen misses with a few strikes there.
Bispen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bispen misses with a two punch combination.
Nice defenses there by Picogram.
Bispen lands an overhand right.
Bispen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Picogram throws a series of punches but Bispen avoids them all with ease.
Bispen misses the jab.
Picogram stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bispen.
Bispen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Bispen.
Bispen cracks Picogram with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Picogram defending well as Bispen loads up on a big left hand.
Picogram misses with a body kick.
Picogram takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Picogram misses the jab.
A big left from Picogram misses.
Bispen stalks Picogram and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Picogram's face. Picogram staggers backwards, shaken.
Bispen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bispen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bispen.
Picogram keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bispen.
Bispen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bispen.
Bispen misses with an uppercut.
A combination from Bispen does no damage.
Bispen digs a good body shot into Picogram's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bispen cracks Picogram with a right hand to the side of the head.
Picogram looks to throw a body kick
and Bispen counters with a straight right hand.
Picogram is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bispen rather than just go for the knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Picogram tries to clinch up but Bispen circles away and keeps his distance.
Bispen throws a body shot but no joy.
Bispen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Picogram ducks right into an uppercut from Bispen.
Picogram keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bispen.
Bispen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bispen feints and then cracks Picogram's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Picogram down.
Jab, jab by Bispen - just one landing.
Picogram pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bispen is out of range and Picogram settles back down.
A little feinted left hand from Bispen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bispen scores with a one two! Picogram had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Picogram tries to move into range but Bispen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bispen checks a leg kick.
Picogram moves in looking to clinch but Bispen pushes him off.
Picogram thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bispen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Bispen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A punch lands to the side of Bispen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bispen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Picogram might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bispen has got the better of the exchanges.
Bispen throws a right hand that Picogram ducks under and follows up with a left that Picogram also avoids with ease.
Picogram slips under a jab.
Picogram follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Bispen scores with a nice strike.
Bispen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Picogram connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bispen scrambles back to his feet.
Picogram has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bispen.
Bispen throws out a powerful jab.
A swing and a miss from Bispen.
Bispen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bispen's corner calls for a 1-2. Bispen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bispen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bispen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bispen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Picogram loads up on a big right hand but Bispen slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Bispen misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bispen scores with a body shot.
Picogram misses with a kick to the body.
Picogram walks into a stiff left hand from Bispen.
A telegraphed right hand from Bispen misses the target.
Bispen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bispen misses with an uppercut.
Bispen scores with a body shot.
Picogram takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bispen lands with an uppercut that bounces Picogram off the cage and back into range.
Good exchange - Bispen coming out on top.
Bispen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bispen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Picogram with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bispen to score with a decent uppercut.
Picogram staying out of range there.
Picogram walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bispen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ivan Bispen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Picogram waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bispen.
Picogram clobbers Bispen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ivan Bispen is winning the standup battle so far.
Picogram keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice side step and Picogram releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bispen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Picogram under the eye.
Bispen circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Picogram to the canvas! Picogram doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Bispen keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Bispen!
Ivan Bispen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Nimoy (ranked 2035 p4p, 1612 weight class) and Agent Smith (ranked 288 p4p, 233 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonard Nimoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Agent Smith!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nimoy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Nimoy misses with a straight right.
Smith is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith scores with a nice head shot.
Smith clinches up against the cage.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nimoy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nimoy manages to break the clinch.
Smith tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nimoy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Smith checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A good leg kick by Smith.
Nimoy misses the body punch
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Nimoy is just out of range.
Smith throws a right hand that Nimoy ducks under and follows up with a left that Nimoy also avoids with ease.
Nimoy is looking to counter punch.
Nimoy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith cracks Nimoy with an open hand slap.
Nimoy loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Nimoy delivers a nice body kick.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Nimoy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith tries to clinch but Nimoy moves away
and Nimoy counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at Nimoy to acknowledge the strikes.
Smith throws a body punch but Nimoy moves out of range.
Smith misses with a leg kick
and Nimoy counters with a nice body shot.
Smith is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nimoy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nimoy misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nimoy connects with the punch.
Nimoy digs a good hook to Smith's body.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nimoy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith throws the left hand but Nimoy avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Nimoy misses.
Nimoy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nimoy scrambles back to his feet.
Nimoy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nimoy moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Nimoy lands the left hand.
A jab lands there for Nimoy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Nimoy counters with a crisp right hand that drops Smith! Nimoy lets Smith back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Smith is rocked!
Nimoy darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Smith's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Nimoy before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonard Nimoy!
The defeated Agent Smith had this to say: 'Damn'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between InSaen Chai (ranked 1137 p4p, 1452 weight class) and Average Tycoon Player (ranked 140 p4p, 175 weight class). 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 12 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, InSaen Chai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Average Tycoon Player!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Chai.
Danga de danga de dang - Tycoon Player scores with a four punch combination!
 It looks like InSaen Chai has been cut.
Chai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chai misses with a hook. Tycoon Player ducked under it nicely.
Tycoon Player lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tycoon Player misses with a wild combination.
Tycoon Player blocks a jab.
Tycoon Player lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice jab there from Chai.
Chai lands with a cross.
Tycoon Player uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chai.
Tycoon Player looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chai misses with a hook
and Tycoon Player counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tycoon Player avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tycoon Player lands a jab to the nose.
Chai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tycoon Player looks to throw the jab but Chai is out of range.
Tycoon Player throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chai misses with a looping left.
InSaen Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chai, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tycoon Player looks to land a right hand but Chai moved out of range.
Chai avoids the body shot from Tycoon Player.
Tycoon Player ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Chai misses.
Chai throws a body punch but Tycoon Player moves out of range.
Tycoon Player chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chai can pounce on him.
Chai misses with a hook.
Chai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tycoon Player makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chai manages to break the clinch.
Chai cracks Tycoon Player with an open hand slap.
Tycoon Player displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab.
Chai connects with a leg kick.
Chai slips a jab from Tycoon Player.
Tycoon Player slips under a jab.
Chai scores with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chai looks to throw the jab but Tycoon Player is out of range.
Tycoon Player throws a solid leg kick but Chai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tycoon Player.
Chai throws a nice outside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chai.
Chai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tycoon Player throws a front kick aimed at Chai's knee but Chai avoids it well.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Tycoon Player.
Tycoon Player throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tycoon Player misses with the combination.
Chai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tycoon Player.
Tycoon Player takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chai lands with a straight right. Tycoon Player didn't see that one coming.
Chai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tycoon Player sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai lands a jab to the head.
Tycoon Player misses with a series of wild punches.
Tycoon Player jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tycoon Player throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chai cracks Tycoon Player with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tycoon Player misses with a double jab
and Chai counters with a stiff right hand.
Tycoon Player missing with a left hand there. Chai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chai cracks Tycoon Player with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chai lands a nice shot that snaps Tycoon Player's head back.
Decent striking displayed by Chai there.
Tycoon Player misses with a hook. Chai ducked under it nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chai.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Tycoon Player misses.
Chai throwing a counter right hand but Tycoon Player manages to avoid it.
Chai lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon Player takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tycoon Player on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chai. Chai obviously looking to wear him down.
Chai connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tycoon Player misses with an uppercut. Chai saw that one coming.
Nice shot by Chai.
Nice shot by Chai.
Chai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tycoon Player has time to react.
Tycoon Player is rocked!
Chai is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Chai lands with an overhand left.
Tycoon Player is still on wobbly legs! Can Chai finish him?
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Tycoon Player.
Tycoon Player seems to have recovered his senses.
Tycoon Player misses with an uppercut.
Tycoon Player takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tycoon Player throws a solid leg kick but Chai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tycoon Player.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tycoon Player.
Chai throws a shot from downtown. Tycoon Player moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Tycoon Player on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chai throws a head kick but Tycoon Player moves out of range.
Tycoon Player throws a jab but it's blocked by Chai.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
InSaen Chai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on InSaen Chai's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Chai connects with a leg kick.
InSaen Chai is winning the standup battle so far.
Tycoon Player takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Some bone on bone action there as Chai checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tycoon Player.
Tycoon Player with the inside leg kick.
Chai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tycoon Player.
Chai throws a jab when Tycoon Player was well out of range.
It seemed like Tycoon Player was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tycoon Player momentarily.
A nice leg kick from Chai, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chai. That's going to slow Tycoon Player down.
Chai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tycoon Player counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tycoon Player misses with a double jab
and Chai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chai lands an overhand right.
Chai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tycoon Player.
An attempted straight right counter from Chai misses the target.
Tycoon Player uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chai.
Tycoon Player unleashes a big counter combination but Chai bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Chai slips under a jab.
Chai with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Tycoon Player misses the target.
Chai lands a slapping body shot.
Tycoon Player takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chai connects with a nice looking jab.
Tycoon Player has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tycoon Player misses with an uppercut. Chai saw that one coming.
Chai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tycoon Player in his tracks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai scores with a jab to the jaw.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tycoon Player in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Tycoon Player on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Chai connects with a looping right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon Player slips under a jab.
Chai misses with a straight left.
Tycoon Player looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chai scores with a hook to the body. Tycoon Player takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chai catches Tycoon Player with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tycoon Player momentarily.
Tycoon Player misses with a series of wild punches.
Chai lands with a shot to the body.
Chai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tycoon Player slips a straight right by Chai.
Chai throws a hook but Tycoon Player blocks it.
Chai smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chai lands with a good body shot.
Chai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tycoon Player can do to turn this around?
A big right from Tycoon Player misses.
Chai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tycoon Player's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai throws the left hand but Tycoon Player avoids the punch easily.
Chai swings widly with a right hand
and Tycoon Player counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chai drops his hands momentarily and Tycoon Player takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Good leg kick by Chai.
Tycoon Player throws a series of punches but Chai avoids them all with ease.
Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tycoon Player.
Tycoon Player looks to throw the jab but Chai is out of range.
Chai throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tycoon Player is breathing heavily.
A good leg kick by Chai.
Chai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tycoon Player throws a series of punches but Chai avoids them all with ease.
Chai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Tycoon Player misses.
Chai dips to his left and cracks Tycoon Player with an uppercut!
A swing and a miss from Chai.
Tycoon Player doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai is looking to slow Tycoon Player down with leg kicks.
Chai connects with a solid leg kick.
Tycoon Player drops his hands momentarily and Chai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice straight punches there by Chai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chai.
Chai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tycoon Player on the side of the head.
Tycoon Player has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chai finds it's way round the side to connect with Tycoon Player's head.
A head kick misses from Chai.
Tycoon Player loads up on a big right hand but Chai slips the punch.
Chai lands with an overhand left.
Chai circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Tycoon Player drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Chai follows Tycoon Player to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). InSaen Chai!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, InSaen Chai made sure he mentioned Champion Apparel, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Macka Briggs (ranked 1623 p4p, 1392 weight class) and Hudson Clarkson (ranked 194 p4p, 166 weight class). Briggs comes to the cage accompanied by Stepping Razor by Peter Tosh. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Macka Briggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hudson Clarkson!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Briggs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clarkson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clarkson wants to counter with a clinch but Briggs pushes him away.
Briggs misses with a looping left.
Briggs misses with a combination
and Clarkson counters by clinching up.
Clarkson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clarkson decides to pull guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Clarkson holds on and takes a little breather.
Clarkson working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Briggs stopping the sweep attempt from Clarkson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarkson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clarkson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Clarkson trying to control the action but Briggs is working from the bottom.
Clarkson wants to stand but Briggs has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Clarkson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Clarkson wants to work for an arm triangle but Briggs is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Clarkson seems to be looking for submissions.
Clarkson trying to work for an americana but Briggs has managed to regain full guard.
Clarkson trying to control but Briggs is working from the bottom.
Briggs can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clarkson controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clarkson forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson is taking a breather. Briggs 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Briggs is refusing to be controlled, as Clarkson sits in half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Briggs misses with the combination.
Clarkson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Briggs lands with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Briggs looks to land a combination but Clarkson avoids it well.
Macka Briggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Briggs misses with a wild body shot.
Clarkson moves away from the strike by Briggs.
Briggs moves into range and clinches up with Clarkson.
Briggs lands a shoulder strike.
Clarkson tries to pull guard but Briggs won't allow it.
Briggs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Still in the clinch, Briggs scores with a nice short uppercut.
Clarkson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Briggs works on Clarkson's body with a couple of short punches.
Still in the clinch, Briggs scores with a nice short uppercut.
Clarkson jumps guard but Briggs stands there with Clarkson around his waist. Clarkson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain 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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Briggs lands a body punch in the clinch.
Briggs lands an elbow that stopped Clarkson in his tracks for a moment.
Briggs lands a right hand.
Briggs gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Clarkson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Macka Briggs dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Briggs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Briggs sets himself, and Clarkson steps forward looking for the clinch! Briggs avoids it this time.
Briggs lands an overhand right.
Briggs clinches with his opponent.
Briggs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Clarkson backwards.
Clarkson lands a nice shot to the body.
Briggs breaks from the clinch.
Briggs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Briggs misses with a body shot
and Clarkson counters with a shoot takedown. Briggs fights it but they end up in guard.
Clarkson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Briggs is staying active underneath Clarkson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Clarkson is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarkson trying to control from half guard but Briggs is working away.
Clarkson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Briggs haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Clarkson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Briggs knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Clarkson is working for an americana but Briggs has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Clarkson was thinking about the submission.
Clarkson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Clarkson trying to control the position from guard on top but Briggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Clarkson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Briggs lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Clarkson backs up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Briggs gets a clinch.
Clarkson drags the fight down to the ground.
Briggs wants to get up but he can't break Clarkson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Clarkson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Clarkson controls Briggs momentarily but Briggs frees himself.
Briggs gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Briggs drives through and clinches with Clarkson against the cage.
Clarkson pulls guard effortlessly.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Clarkson holds on and takes a little breather.
Briggs postures up.
Briggs is looking to stand up but Clarkson won't let him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clarkson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Macka Briggs dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice straight punches there by Briggs. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Briggs.
Briggs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clarkson can do to turn this around?
Jab, jab by Briggs - just one landing.
Briggs cracks Clarkson with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Clarkson falls to his knees and Briggs doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Macka Briggs!
During a confident post fight interview, Macka Briggs thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Hudson Clarkson was interviewed post fight and said 'You win some and you lose some, hats off to my opponent he came prepared and was the better fighter tonight.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abraham Andersson (ranked 858 p4p, 584 weight class) and Cam Fleming (ranked 116 p4p, 80 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Fleming's choice of entrance music: Killa Cam - Cam'Ron. 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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15 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Abraham Andersson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cam Fleming!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fleming fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Andersson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fleming with a poor takedown
letting Andersson counter with a right hand.
 It looks like Cam Fleming has been cut.
Fleming throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Andersson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fleming is in Andersson 's guard.
Fleming postures up in Andersson 's guard and throws a big left but Andersson blocks it.
Fleming working some strikes from top position.
Andersson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fleming is one step ahead there.
Andersson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fleming gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fleming content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson keeping moving, preventing Fleming from controlling successfully.
Fleming with a flurry of punches that miss.
Andersson has Fleming pulled in close to control his posture.
Andersson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson controls Fleming momentarily but Fleming frees himself.
Fleming keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Andersson 's head.
Andersson has momentary wrist control but Fleming slips an elbow through the middle.
Fleming wants to pass the guard but Andersson is keeping the position.
Fleming with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Andersson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fleming is one step ahead there.
Fleming trying to control the position from guard on top but Andersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fleming content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fleming in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fleming must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Andersson is trying to keep Fleming in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fleming postures up.
Fleming trying to control but Andersson is working from the bottom.
Fleming looking to sit in guard and control but Andersson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fleming is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fleming has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fleming is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Andersson is aware though and is defending well.
Fleming controls Andersson momentarily but Andersson frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson wants to pass the guard but Fleming is keeping the position.
Andersson wants to control from the top but Fleming keeps moving.
Andersson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Andersson postures up.
Andersson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Andersson preventing the sweep.
Fleming controlling Andersson 's posture.
We've been hearing that Andersson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Andersson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fleming has his hands on Andersson 's head, controlling the position.
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.
Andersson wanted to stand there but Fleming had control of the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Andersson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fleming ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fleming keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andersson .
Andersson misses with a straight right.
Andersson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fleming on the side of the head.
Andersson scores with a nice head shot.
Andersson throws a jab but it's blocked by Fleming.
Fleming with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andersson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fleming was well out of range. Poor timing from Andersson .
Fleming shoots in looking for a takedown. Andersson tries to sprawl out of it but Fleming keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Andersson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Abraham Andersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cam Fleming.
Fleming throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abraham Andersson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cam Fleming's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Andersson connects with a body shot.
Fleming bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fleming in side control, throwing shots but Andersson defends.
Fleming creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Fleming advances nicely into full mount.
Cam Fleming has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fleming with shots to the head and body - Andersson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fleming looking to control but Andersson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fleming scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fleming dominating with strikes here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andersson is bucking up trying to escape but Fleming cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fleming postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Andersson looks a forlorn figure.
Fleming working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andersson can't escape the position.
Andersson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleming thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Andersson actively working from the bottom here.
Fleming scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Andersson tries to roll over but Fleming keeps him under control.
Fleming working over Andersson with some ground and pound. Andersson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Andersson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fleming.
Andersson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fleming scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fleming looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Andersson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fleming missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Andersson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Andersson is looking for a triangle but Fleming pushes his legs off easily.
Fleming postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleming with a nice head shot there.
Fleming trying to control but Andersson is working from the bottom.
Andersson has his foot on Fleming's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fleming works his way back into a safe position though.
Andersson keeping moving, preventing Fleming from controlling successfully.
Andersson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Andersson is on top in guard.
Fleming is trying to control the position but Andersson postures up.
Fleming looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fleming escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Andersson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fleming throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson trying to control but Fleming is working from the bottom.
Andersson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Andersson won't allow Fleming to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andersson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fleming not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fleming throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Andersson stays in close to Fleming's body and controls the position.
Andersson connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Andersson cracks Fleming with a solid left hand.
Fleming has his foot on Andersson 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Andersson works his way back into a safe position though.
Andersson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fleming keeping control of the position.
Andersson lands with a punch from half guard.
Andersson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fleming is looking to get back to full guard here but Andersson has managed to pass to side control instead.
Andersson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Fleming down.
Fleming tries to improve position but can't.
Fleming wants to control but Andersson postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cam Fleming showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cam Fleming's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Andersson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fleming moves away.
No luck for Fleming with that takedown attempt.
Cam Fleming seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andersson looking to score a takedown here. Fleming is defending well but Andersson drives through and ends up in Fleming's guard.
Andersson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fleming keeping full guard, as Andersson tries to pass.
Andersson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleming seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Andersson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fleming has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Andersson has passed into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson working the ground and pound.
Andersson wants to control but Fleming is keeping him busy.
Fleming wants to control but Andersson postures up.
Fleming prevents Andersson from moving into mount.
Andersson advances to full mount.
Andersson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Fleming working to try and regain half guard.
Andersson with good strikes from the mount here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson lands a nice shot to the head.
Fleming wants to control but Andersson is having none of it.
Andersson landing strikes from the mount.
Fleming is in all sorts of trouble here.
Andersson controlling from mount.
Fleming is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fleming is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andersson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Fleming tries to lock up and control but Andersson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson tries to control but Fleming wriggling away.
Andersson dominating with strikes here.
Fleming is looking to get to half guard.
Fleming is squirming around, avoiding Andersson 's attempts to control the action.
Fleming wants to hold on but Andersson pushes him away.
Fleming regains half guard.
Andersson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Andersson is looking to advance position but Fleming won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fleming trying to hold on to Andersson 's head to control him but Andersson postures up.
Andersson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Andersson controlling the position easily from mount.
Andersson landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fleming is squirming around, avoiding Andersson 's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abraham Andersson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Andersson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abraham Andersson !
A victorious Abraham Andersson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Valentin Adamovic (ranked 446 p4p, 1074 weight class) and Victor Strand (ranked 58 p4p, 133 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Valentin Adamovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Victor Strand!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adamovic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Strand connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Adamovic scrambles back to his feet.
Adamovic throws a hook but Strand blocks it.
Adamovic pushes Strand up against the cage in a clinch.
Strand breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Strand throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Valentin Adamovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strand thows a left - swing and a miss!
A shot to the liver by Adamovic. Beautiful body shot.
Strand throws a shot from downtown. Adamovic moves away and avoids it.
Adamovic clinches.
Strand tries to break the clinch but Adamovic is controlling the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adamovic.
Strand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slow jab from Strand misses its intended target.
Strand works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Adamovic has managed to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Adamovic throws a big shot that misses.
Adamovic throws a leg kick
and Strand counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Strand misses its intended target.
Strand uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adamovic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adamovic cracks Strand with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Adamovic scores with a sloppy right hand. Strand should have avoided that one.
It looks like Victor Strand has been cut.
Adamovic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Adamovic wants to clinch.
Adamovic tries to clinch up but Strand circles away and keeps his distance.
Adamovic rushes Strand and presses him up against the cage.
Adamovic misses with a punch to the body.
Strand wants to get back to striking at distance but Adamovic won't allow it.
Adamovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Strand wants to break the clinch but can't.
Adamovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strand escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adamovic misses with an uppercut
and Strand counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Strand.
Strand looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Strand throws a good cross that connects.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strand throws a hook to the side of Adamovic's head but Adamovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adamovic closes the distance and clinches.
Strand is looking to break free of the clinch but Adamovic has double underhooks.
Strand blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strand breaks the clinch.
Adamovic tries to clinch up.
Strand misses with a straight right.
Strand tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Adamovic misses with a straight left.
Strand circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adamovic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Strand's hands.
Strand misses with an uppercut. Adamovic saw that one coming.
Strand lands a jab to the head.
Strand throws a hook but Adamovic avoids it easily.
Adamovic lunges at Strand with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Strand's hand.
Strand blocks a head kick by Adamovic.
Strand waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adamovic.
Adamovic misses with a left hand
and Strand counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adamovic throws a shot from downtown. Strand moves away and avoids it.
Strand throws a lazy right hand but Adamovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adamovic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Adamovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Adamovic misses with the combination.
Strand tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Strand throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Strand throws a hook to the side of Adamovic's head but Adamovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adamovic is looking to clinch but Strand is avoiding it.
Strand misses with a straight left.
Adamovic throws an overhand right that lands on Strand's shoulder, as Strand tries to avoid the shot.
Strand throws a body kick that misses.
Adamovic pushes Strand up against the cage in a clinch.
Strand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Strand finds it's way through Adamovic's defenses.
Adamovic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Strand on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adamovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Adamovic lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strand slips under a jab from Adamovic.
Adamovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Adamovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Adamovic tries a head kick but it misses.
A combination from Adamovic does no damage.
Strand misses with an uppercut. Adamovic saw that one coming.
Adamovic throws a body punch but Strand moves out of range.
Strand throws a jab but it's blocked by Adamovic.
Strand avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Strand misses with a low kick.
Adamovic throws the left hand but Strand avoids the punch easily.
Adamovic cracks Strand with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adamovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Strand connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Adamovic throws a right and a left that Strand avoids nicely.
Strand swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Strand clobbers Adamovic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Adamovic moves in looking to clinch but Strand pushes him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Victor Strand will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Victor Strand's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Adamovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Strand.
Strand tries to land a front kick but Adamovic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Strand pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Adamovic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Strand lands a jab to the head.
Strand drops Adamovic with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Adamovic looks back up at him and smiles so Strand waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
 Adamovic is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Strand! Adamovic is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victor Strand!
A victorious Victor Strand thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Petar Popara (ranked 1033 p4p, 711 weight class) and Ludko Struja Jr (ranked 140 p4p, 94 weight class). Struja Jr has chosen Wu-Tang Clan - C.R.E.A.M. as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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15 - 13 - 0 |
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Petar Popara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ludko Struja Jr!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Struja Jr shoots in for a takedown but Popara shows good takedown defense.
Struja Jr missing with a left hand there. Popara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Struja Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Popara as he jumps to the side.
A decent looking cross lands there for Struja Jr.
Popara throws a hook to the side of Struja Jr's head but Struja Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Struja Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Popara sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Petar Popara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludko Struja Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Struja Jr.
Popara was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Popara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Struja Jr throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Struja Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Popara on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popara dodges the punch combination from Struja Jr.
Struja Jr has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Popara is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Struja Jr missing with a left hand there. Popara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Popara throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Struja Jr counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Struja Jr blocks a body shot from Popara.
Struja Jr misses with a body punch.
Popara misses with a body punch.
Popara misses with a body punch.
Popara comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Ludko Struja Jr has been cut.
Popara struggles to land a body shot inside as Struja Jr controls his hands.
Popara misses with a body punch.
Popara digs a right hand into Struja Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Struja Jr's gas tank.
Struja Jr is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Popara is keeping busy.
Popara lands a right hand.
Struja Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Popara controls his hands.
Popara lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popara gets through Struja Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Popara lands a hook to the side of the head.
Popara works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Popara lands a shoulder strike.
Popara misses with an elbow strike.
Popara lands a damaging elbow.
Popara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Popara lands a left hand that snaps the head of Struja Jr backwards.
Popara tries to throw a body punch but Struja Jr avoids it by throwing Popara back against the cage.
Popara lands a body punch.
Struja Jr stalling in the clinch but Popara improves position.
Popara pushes Struja Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Popara throws an elbow that misses.
Still in the clinch, Popara scores with a nice short uppercut.
Struja Jr has Popara pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Popara scores with a nice short uppercut.
Popara lands with a right to the head.
Struja Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Struja Jr prevents a body shot from Popara.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Struja Jr misses with some punches.
Struja Jr misses with some punches.
Popara lands a shot to the body.
Popara lands an elbow inside.
A short left from Popara.
Popara lands a left hand that snaps the head of Struja Jr backwards.
Struja Jr tries for a takedown. No joy.
Popara can't find room to land a body shot as Struja Jr controls the action.
Popara tries to throw a body punch but Struja Jr avoids it by throwing Popara back against the cage.
Struja Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Popara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Struja Jr works on Popara's body with a couple of short punches.
Popara can't find room to land a body shot as Struja Jr controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Popara.
Popara misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Popara.
Struja Jr manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Struja Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Struja Jr throws a series of punches but Popara moves out of range.
Popara throwing a counter right hand but Struja Jr manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Struja Jr misses with a right hand
and Popara counters with a nice body shot.
Struja Jr looks winded!
Popara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Popara misses with a two punch combination.
Popara rushes Struja Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Struja Jr goes for a takedown attempt but Popara pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Popara lands with a hook. Struja Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Struja Jr misses with a body shot.
Popara's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Struja Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Popara scrambles back to his feet.
Struja Jr misses with a body punch
and Popara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petar Popara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ludko Struja Jr's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Struja Jr misses with an uppercut
and Popara counters with a nice right hand that sends Struja Jr toppling to the canvas! Struja Jr scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Popara finish him?!
Struja Jr is rocked!
Struja Jr looks to land a left hand but Popara moved out of range nicely.
Struja Jr connects with a single shot there.
Struja Jr stuns Popara with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Struja Jr shoots in and drives through. Popara sprawls well.
Struja Jr dips to his left and cracks Popara with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Struja Jr connects with the punch.
Ludko Struja Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Struja Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Popara is looking to counter punch.
Struja Jr misses with a double jab.
Struja Jr tries to clinch but Popara is having none of it.
Popara throwing a counter right hand but Struja Jr manages to avoid it.
Popara tries to clinch up.
Petar Popara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Struja Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Popara appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Struja Jr clinches.
Popara creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Popara throws an elbow but it misses.
Struja Jr misses with a body punch.
Popara creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Popara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Struja Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Popara misses with the head strike.
Popara working aggressively here.
Popara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Popara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Struja Jr's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Struja Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Popara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Struja Jr's elbow.
Petar Popara has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Struja Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Struja Jr wants a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Struja Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Popara's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Struja Jr.
A body shot lands from Struja Jr.
A right hook to the body lands for Popara.
Struja Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Popara on the inside.
Struja Jr stalling in the clinch but Popara improves position.
A short right from Struja Jr on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Struja Jr takes an elbow to the temple.
Struja Jr trying to stall but Popara improves his position.
Popara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Struja Jr breaks from the clinch.
Struja Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Struja Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Struja Jr looks to throw the jab but Popara is out of range.
Popara connects with a nice looking jab.
Struja Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Popara finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Popara misses.
And Struja Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Popara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Struja Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
Struja Jr tries to clinch but Popara is having none of it.
Popara ducks under a wild hook from Struja Jr.
Struja Jr throws a jab when Popara was well out of range.
It looked like Popara wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Popara keeps the fight on the outside.
Struja Jr dives in and grabs Popara's left leg, looking for a takedown. Popara pushes down on Struja Jr's head and hops out.
Petar Popara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludko Struja Jr.
Struja Jr throws a hook to the side of Popara's head but Popara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Popara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Struja Jr.
Struja Jr closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Popara avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Struja Jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Popara looks like he's trying to stand up.
Struja Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Struja Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Struja Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Struja Jr prevents Popara from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Popara taking some punishment here, with Struja Jr in his half guard.
Popara is trying to stand.
Struja Jr is looking to take a break and control but Popara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Struja Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Struja Jr works his way into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ludko Struja Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ludko Struja Jr's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Struja Jr bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Struja Jr works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Popara avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Struja Jr.
Struja Jr throws a strike aimed at the side of Popara's head but Popara avoids it well.
Struja Jr is working Popara over with some ground and pound from side control.
Struja Jr working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Struja Jr working the head and body with strikes.
Struja Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Struja Jr tries to score with some ground and pound. Popara controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Struja Jr advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Struja Jr pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Struja Jr landing strikes, looking to finish!
Popara is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Struja Jr landing shots from mount.
Ludko Struja Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Popara is trying to stand up.
Struja Jr scoring with strikes but Popara is staying in there.
Popara is bucking up trying to escape but Struja Jr cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Popara on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Popara tries to get out of the position.
Popara is trying to stand up.
Struja Jr postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Popara looks a forlorn figure.
Struja Jr with good strikes from the mount here!
Popara knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Struja Jr on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Popara is squirming around, avoiding Struja Jr's attempts to control the action.
Struja Jr lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Struja Jr looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Struja Jr lands a big shot there that rocks Popara but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Struja Jr looking to control but Popara is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Struja Jr throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Struja Jr landing punches.
Struja Jr looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Struja Jr thowing shots but they're missing.
Popara is in a horrible position here. Struja Jr smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Popara's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
BOOM! Struja Jr connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Struja Jr working the ground and pound effectively.
Popara is squirming around, avoiding Struja Jr's attempts to control the action.
Struja Jr thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Struja Jr trying to control but Popara is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Struja Jr throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Popara because Struja Jr loaded up on that one.
Struja Jr landing punches.
Struja Jr tries to control but Popara wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Popara is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Struja Jr with the ground and pound from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ludko Struja Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Struja Jr 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ludko Struja Jr!
An out of breath Ludko Struja Jr 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonid Zakharov (ranked 366 p4p, 293 weight class) and Daniel Spong (ranked 50 p4p, 40 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonid Zakharov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Spong!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Spong misses.
Spong digs a good body shot into Zakharov's ribs.
Zakharov throws a head kick that misses.
Spong with the counter takedown but Zakharov avoids it easily.
Zakharov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Spong ducks under a wild hook from Zakharov.
Zakharov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zakharov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spong.
Zakharov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Zakharov wants to stand and escape but Spong is having none of it.
Spong tries to free his leg and advance position but Zakharov is retaining full guard.
Zakharov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Spong is controlling him.
Spong throws a big elbow that misses.
Zakharov wants to stand but Spong is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zakharov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zakharov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spong.
Spong moves away from the strike by Zakharov.
Zakharov throws a wild body kick that Spong sees coming a mile off.
A swing and a miss from Spong.
Spong changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zakharov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spong misses with the ground and pound.
Zakharov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Spong throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Zakharov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zakharov bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spong cracks Zakharov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zakharov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Spong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spong dips to his left and cracks Zakharov with an uppercut!
Spong misses with a wild body shot.
Zakharov throws a body punch but Spong moves out of range.
Leonid Zakharov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zakharov misses with a double jab.
Spong looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Spong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Spong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Spong is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zakharov is just riding it out for now. Spong eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zakharov manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Zakharov ducks under a wild hook from Spong.
Spong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zakharov manages to avoid it.
Spong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zakharov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zakharov throws a right and a left that Spong avoids nicely.
Spong is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Spong looks for a takedown but Zakharov sprawls well.
Zakharov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spong manages to avoid it.
Zakharov throws a head kick that misses.
Spong loads up on a big right hand but Zakharov slips the punch.
Nice straight punches there by Spong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Spong.
Daniel Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zakharov stuffs the takedown attempt from Spong. Spong gets slowly back to his feet.
Zakharov misses with a body shot.
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!
Spong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zakharov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zakharov throws a series of punches but Spong moves out of range.
Zakharov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spong.
A slow jab from Spong misses its intended target.
A quick step to the side and Zakharov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Spong scores with a body shot.
Spong cracks Zakharov with a good jab.
Spong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Spong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spong throws the left hand but Zakharov avoids the punch easily.
Zakharov lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Daniel Spong will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Zakharov walks into a left hand.
Zakharov takes one to the side of the head.
Spong avoids the body shot from Zakharov.
Spong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Spong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spong scores with a nice strike.
A big right from Zakharov misses.
Spong tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Zakharov throws a right hand that Spong ducks under and follows up with a left that Spong also avoids with ease.
Spong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zakharov as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spong working the head and body with strikes.
Zakharov wants to get back to his feet.
Spong scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Zakharov to see if he's OK.
Zakharov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Spong asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zakharov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Zakharov is rocked!
Spong trying to control the position but Zakharov is working away.
Oh Zakharov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spong is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zakharov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Zakharov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Spong is controlling him well.
Spong working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Zakharov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Spong has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Spong cracks Zakharov with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Spong immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Zakharov is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Spong!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Spong!
A very excited looking Daniel Spong 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 Reino Ruttu (ranked 160 p4p, 183 weight class) and Nicholas McDonald (ranked 24 p4p, 29 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 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reino Ruttu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nicholas McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald loads up on a big right hand but Ruttu slips the punch.
Ruttu throws a leg kick but McDonald sees it coming and moves out of range.
McDonald wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ruttu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McDonald checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ruttu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McDonald scoring well with a low kick there.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and Ruttu moves out of range easily.
It looked like Ruttu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McDonald.
A solid leg kick lands there for McDonald.
Ruttu throws a right and a left that McDonald avoids nicely.
McDonald looks to land a combination but Ruttu avoids it well.
McDonald throws a low kick but Ruttu avoids it.
Ruttu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McDonald thumps Ruttu with a low kick.
McDonald scores with a body shot.
McDonald fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McDonald checks a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald misses with a body shot
and Ruttu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDonald lands with a nice body kick.
Ruttu jabs McDonald to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nicholas McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ruttu.
McDonald takes a swing at Ruttu's ribcage but misses.
Ruttu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McDonald chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McDonald misses the body punch
and Ruttu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McDonald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to the liver by McDonald. Beautiful body shot.
Ruttu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ruttu throws a lazy right hand but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDonald connects with an inside leg kick.
Ruttu throws a body punch but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald connects with a nice looking jab.
Ruttu swings for the body but McDonald moves out of range.
A big left from Ruttu misses.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruttu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ruttu cracks McDonald with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ruttu.
Ruttu's corner calls for a 1-2. Ruttu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
McDonald moves into range and connects with a jab.
McDonald looks to throw a body kick
and Ruttu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDonald misses with a body kick.
McDonald connects with a solid leg kick.
McDonald misses with a body punch
and Ruttu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDonald is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ruttu rather than just go for the knockout.
McDonald throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Ruttu. Beautiful body shot.
Nice shot lands for Ruttu.
McDonald throws a leg kick
enabling Ruttu to counter with a crisp jab.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruttu manages to avoid it.
Ruttu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McDonald. McDonald obviously looking to wear him down.
Ruttu connects with a jab.
Ruttu misses with a straight right.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by McDonald.
Ruttu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McDonald buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from McDonald misses the target.
McDonald lands a body shot.
Ruttu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McDonald throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ruttu.
Ruttu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald digs a good body shot into Ruttu's ribs.
Ruttu lands a jab to the head.
Ruttu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McDonald checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McDonald shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Ruttu checks it.
McDonald connects with a body shot.
Ruttu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ruttu lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald lands a high kick!
McDonald throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McDonald swings widly with a right hand
and Ruttu counters with a right hand to the body.
An inside leg kick from McDonald misses.
A swing and a miss from Ruttu.
Ruttu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McDonald digs a good body shot into Ruttu's ribs.
McDonald misses with a kick to the body
and Ruttu counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Ruttu checks a leg kick.
McDonald moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ruttu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ruttu lunges at McDonald with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McDonald's hand.
Ruttu avoids a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from McDonald misses the target.
McDonald moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonald scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ruttu doesn't seem bothered though.
Ruttu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McDonald lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ruttu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ruttu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ruttu connects with a leg kick.
Ruttu blocks a head kick by McDonald.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nicholas McDonald will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McDonald pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McDonald pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ruttu is out of range and McDonald settles back down.
Ruttu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McDonald.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Ruttu moved away.
As McDonald backs away, Ruttu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McDonald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDonald thumps Ruttu with a low kick.
Ruttu misses with a leg kick.
Ruttu misses with a looping right.
Ruttu throws a shot from downtown. McDonald moves away and avoids it.
Ruttu cracks McDonald with a good jab.
A low kick from McDonald is predictable there
and Ruttu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDonald throws a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald looks for the body kick but Ruttu saw that one coming.
McDonald tried to score with a low kick but Ruttu checks it.
McDonald swings widly with a right hand
and Ruttu counters with a right hand to the body.
Ruttu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDonald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDonald misses with a leg kick
and Ruttu counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by McDonald.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruttu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ruttu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McDonald lands with an uppercut that bounces Ruttu off the cage and back into range.
Ruttu throws out a loose jab but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonald wants to land a leg kick but Ruttu is out of range.
Ruttu lands a nice looking body kick.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDonald throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A head kick from McDonald lands but Ruttu takes it in his stride.
McDonald throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ruttu.
McDonald throws a leg kick
and Ruttu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ruttu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDonald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ruttu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from McDonald in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ruttu.
McDonald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDonald throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Donk. McDonald catches Ruttu right on the button with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald lands a slapping body shot.
Ruttu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ruttu throws a low kick but McDonald moves out of range easily.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
Ruttu throws out a loose jab but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nicholas McDonald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDonald throws a nice inside leg kick.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
Ruttu is looking to slow McDonald down with leg kicks.
McDonald misses the body punch
and Ruttu counters with an outside leg kick.
McDonald swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ruttu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A shot to the liver by Ruttu. Beautiful body shot.
McDonald throws a lazy head kick
and Ruttu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDonald has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ruttu lands with a cross.
McDonald blocks a head kick by Ruttu.
McDonald misses with a hook.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruttu.
McDonald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruttu blocks a head kick by McDonald.
McDonald fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Ruttu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ruttu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McDonald stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McDonald swings for the body but Ruttu moves out of range.
McDonald throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruttu checks a leg kick nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Ruttu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ruttu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McDonald wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McDonald misses with a head kick.
McDonald stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ruttu.
Ruttu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McDonald connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald wants to land a leg kick but Ruttu is out of range.
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!
Ruttu avoids the body shot from McDonald.
McDonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ruttu misses the shot to the body.
McDonald ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for McDonald. That snapped Ruttu's head back.
Ruttu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McDonald throws a nice inside leg kick.
McDonald looks to land a body kick but Ruttu moved away.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
Ruttu lands a jab to the nose.
Ruttu throws a lazy right hand but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDonald takes a swing at Ruttu's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonald tried to score with a low kick but Ruttu checks it.
Ruttu throws a hook but McDonald blocks it.
McDonald lands with an overhand left.
McDonald throws a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nicholas McDonald will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ruttu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald takes a swing at Ruttu's ribcage but misses.
Ruttu fires out a quick counter leg kick but McDonald just manages to avoid it.
Ruttu checks the leg kick nicely there.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses.
McDonald blocks a jab.
Ruttu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McDonald is out of range.
McDonald throws a lazy body kick
enabling Ruttu to counter with a crisp jab.
McDonald shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ruttu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slow jab from Ruttu misses its intended target.
Ruttu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McDonald.
McDonald tries to bum rush Ruttu with a series of wild strikes but Ruttu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Ruttu blocks the leg kick.
Ruttu dips to his left and cracks McDonald with an uppercut!
McDonald is rocked!
McDonald comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McDonald throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ruttu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald throws a low kick, looking for Ruttu's leg but Ruttu calmly moves out of range.
A low kick lands for McDonald.
A left lands for Ruttu.
McDonald wants to land a leg kick but Ruttu is out of range.
Ruttu blocks a head kick by McDonald.
Ruttu takes a swing at McDonald's ribcage but misses.
McDonald throws a leg kick
and Ruttu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ruttu throws a push kick but McDonald slaps the foot to one side.
McDonald moves out of range of the leg kick from Ruttu.
Ruttu avoids a punch combination nicely.
McDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A good leg kick by McDonald.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
Ruttu throws a shot from downtown. McDonald moves away and avoids it.
McDonald misses with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by McDonald. Beautiful body shot.
Reino Ruttu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ruttu with a nice calf kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald takes a swing at Ruttu's ribcage but misses.
McDonald slips a straight right by Ruttu.
McDonald on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McDonald wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A head kick misses from McDonald.
A shot to the body from McDonald misses
letting Ruttu counter with a right hand.
McDonald is still on wobbly legs! Can Ruttu finish him?
Ruttu misses with a looping left.
McDonald seems to have recovered his senses.
McDonald throws a lazy head kick
and Ruttu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDonald takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McDonald fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ruttu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McDonald misses with a kick to the body
and Ruttu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McDonald scores with a body shot.
Ruttu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
McDonald takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ruttu throws an overhand right that drops McDonald like a sack of potatoes! Ruttu dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reino Ruttu!
A very excited looking Reino Ruttu 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Crazyhorse (ranked 57 p4p, 140 weight class) and Hjallis Kalske (ranked 13 p4p, 21 weight class). Crazyhorse comes to the cage accompanied by They Don’t Care About Us. Kalske is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Children Of Bodom - Are You Dead Yet?. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, James Crazyhorse!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hjallis Kalske!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crazyhorse misses with a wild body shot.
Kalske dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kalske fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Crazyhorse to the ground. Kalske is now in Crazyhorse's guard.
Crazyhorse has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kalske can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Crazyhorse keeping moving, preventing Kalske from controlling successfully.
Kalske might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Crazyhorse haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalske throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalske throws a strike but Crazyhorse rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Crazyhorse trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kalske is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Crazyhorse tries to roll over but Kalske keeps him under control.
Kalske seems to be working for a kimura but Crazyhorse defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalske is thwarting Crazyhorse's attempts to control the position.
Kalske tries to pass the half guard into mount. Crazyhorse knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crazyhorse is trying to get back to full guard.
Kalske is trying to work for a kimura but Crazyhorse is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crazyhorse wants to get back to full guard.
Kalske looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Crazyhorse with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kalske trying to control the action but Crazyhorse is working from the bottom.
Kalske looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Crazyhorse with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Crazyhorse gets back to full guard.
Kalske keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Crazyhorse's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crazyhorse is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kalske defends well.
Crazyhorse is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Crazyhorse is looking for a triangle but Kalske pushes his legs off easily.
Kalske with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Crazyhorse is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kalske connects with a couple of short punches.
Kalske wants to control from the top but Crazyhorse keeps moving.
Kalske wants to pass the guard but Crazyhorse is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crazyhorse seems keen to control Kalske's posture.
Kalske trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crazyhorse looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Crazyhorse has momentary wrist control but Kalske slips an elbow through the middle.
Crazyhorse looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kalske is one step ahead there.
Kalske stands up over Crazyhorse, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crazyhorse looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kalske passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hjallis Kalske dominated that 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.
Kalske avoids the body shot from Crazyhorse.
Kalske keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kalske throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Crazyhorse throws a hook but Kalske avoids it easily.
Crazyhorse takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
James Crazyhorse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crazyhorse doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Crazyhorse lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kalske at a distance.
Kalske on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Crazyhorse throws a body punch but Kalske moves out of range.
Crazyhorse tries to sprawl but Kalske drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Crazyhorse is looking to improve his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalske throwing shots but Crazyhorse is blocking nicely.
Crazyhorse wants to improve his position but Kalske is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalske working over Crazyhorse with some ground and pound. Crazyhorse looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kalske looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Crazyhorse with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kalske is trying to control. Crazyhorse wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kalske is pressing down on Crazyhorse's thigh, looking to free his foot. Crazyhorse is holding on for now.
Crazyhorse looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Crazyhorse looking for submissions off his back.
Kalske not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kalske looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalske is pressing down on Crazyhorse's thigh, looking to free his foot. Crazyhorse is holding on for now.
Crazyhorse regains full guard. Nicely done.
Crazyhorse is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hjallis Kalske has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kalske throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kalske works over Crazyhorse with some ground and pound from guard.
Kalske postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Crazyhorse can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kalske controls the pace.
Kalske throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crazyhorse keeping full guard, as Kalske tries to pass.
Kalske works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kalske seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kalske is working for a submission of some sort.
Crazyhorse trying to control from the bottom.
Kalske slips a nice elbow through Crazyhorse's hands, connecting with Crazyhorse's forehead.
Kalske looks to land a strike but Crazyhorse avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Crazyhorse not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crazyhorse keeping moving, preventing Kalske from controlling successfully.
Crazyhorse pulls Kalske in close to his closed guard and prevents Kalske from doing any damage or advancing position.
Crazyhorse has momentary wrist control but Kalske slips an elbow through the middle.
Kalske is looking to work some ground and pound but Crazyhorse has wrist control.
Kalske avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kalske landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kalske with a nice head shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hjallis Kalske showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A lazy body kick from Crazyhorse
and Kalske counters with a single leg into guard. Crazyhorse didn't expect that.
Crazyhorse wants to control the position but Kalske says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Crazyhorse trying to control from the bottom.
Crazyhorse is looking for a sweep. Kalske is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kalske is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Crazyhorse is just riding it out for now. Kalske eventually gives up the hold.
Crazyhorse won't allow Kalske to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crazyhorse is staying active underneath Kalske, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kalske tries to pass to full mount but Crazyhorse defends it.
Crazyhorse is looking to control Kalske's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Crazyhorse avoid being mounted?
Kalske has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalske is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Crazyhorse makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Crazyhorse.
Kalske is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Crazyhorse controls Kalske momentarily but Kalske frees himself.
Kalske is fighting to break Crazyhorse's control of his arms but Crazyhorse is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kalske's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kalske cracks Crazyhorse with a solid left hand.
Crazyhorse not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Crazyhorse is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kalske defends well.
Crazyhorse working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kalske has passed into half guard!
Kalske is nestled in close to Crazyhorse, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kalske slips a nice elbow through Crazyhorse's hands, connecting with Crazyhorse's forehead.
Kalske looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kalske throws a strike but Crazyhorse avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kalske scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalske with a nice head shot there.
Kalske throws a big elbow that misses.
Kalske connects with a couple of short punches.
Kalske content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Crazyhorse is rocked!
Kalske wants to control from the top but Crazyhorse keeps moving.
Oh Crazyhorse is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crazyhorse working for a triangle but Kalske defends it easily.
Kalske landing some decent shots from guard.
Kalske preventing the sweep.
Crazyhorse seems to have got his legs back now.
Crazyhorse keeping full guard, as Kalske tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalske scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kalske trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crazyhorse has momentary wrist control but Kalske slips an elbow through the middle.
Kalske wants to control from the top but Crazyhorse keeps moving.
Crazyhorse is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kalske is aware though and is defending well.
Kalske wants to control from the top but Crazyhorse keeps moving.
Kalske got a little sloppy there for a moment and Crazyhorse has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kalske has managed to get both his arms back between Crazyhorse's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kalske stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crazyhorse swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kalske is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hjallis Kalske really dominated that 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.
Crazyhorse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kalske moves out of range of the strikes.
Kalske cracks Crazyhorse with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kalske misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Kalske misses its intended target.
Kalske misses with a wild body shot.
Kalske lands a nice shot that snaps Crazyhorse's head back.
A jab lands there for Kalske.
Kalske is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Crazyhorse's half guard.
Crazyhorse is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Crazyhorse is trying to control but can't.
Kalske is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crazyhorse slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Crazyhorse working for a triangle but Kalske defends it easily.
Kalske postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kalske stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crazyhorse swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kalske passes Crazyhorse's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Crazyhorse wants to get back to full guard but Kalske has passed into side control.
Crazyhorse is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crazyhorse is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kalske is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Kalske with the ground and pound from mount.
Crazyhorse wants to control but Kalske is having none of it.
Crazyhorse can't escape the position.
Kalske lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kalske looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kalske landing punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalske lands a big shot to the head and Crazyhorse winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Hjallis Kalske!
Hjallis Kalske is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Hjallis Kalske 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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