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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Raja Guru (ranked 1710 p4p, 2044 weight class) and Terrell Yates (ranked 130 p4p, 144 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raja Guru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Terrell Yates!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yates misses with a low kick as Guru jumps back.
Guru lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yates fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Guru.
Yates misses with a few strikes there.
Guru avoids a punch combination nicely.
Guru wants to slow Yates down by chopping away at his legs.
Guru throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Guru. Yates shrugs it off though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yates swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yates on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yates throws a sloppy head kick and Guru moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yates throws a head kick that misses
letting Guru counter with a right hand.
Yates has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Guru looks to score with a jab to the body but Yates is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Guru.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yates.
Guru works Yates's body with a nice hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Yates checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Guru lands with a nice body punch.
Guru pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Guru ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yates slips a jab from Guru.
Yates is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Guru misses the shot to the body.
Yates unleashes a big counter combination but Guru bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Yates feints a jab promting Guru to slip. Yates then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Guru slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
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!
Yates misses with a two punch combination.
Yates uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Guru.
As Guru backs off Yates throws a huge counter combo but Guru manages to avoid it all.
Guru fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yates checks it well.
Yates tries to land a body kick
letting Guru counter with a right hand.
Guru throws a body punch but Yates moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Yates's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Terrell Yates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yates tries to bum rush Guru with a series of wild strikes but Guru uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Guru tried to counter with a leg kick but Yates avoided it.
Guru misses with a looping left.
Yates misses with a double jab
and Guru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Guru misses its intended target.
Yates uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Guru.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yates throws a nice looking combination but Guru bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Guru takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Guru lands a jab to the head.
Yates closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Yates scores with a three punch combo!
Yates takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Guru looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yates throws a head kick but Guru moves out of range.
Yates with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Guru to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yates looks to land a combination but Guru avoids it well.
A quick step to the side and Guru tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yates has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Guru finds it's way round the side to connect with Yates's head.
 Yates is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guru throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yates is still on wobbly legs! Can Guru finish him?
Yates misses with a low kick.
Yates seems to have recovered his senses.
Guru looks for the body kick but Yates saw that one coming.
Yates throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yates throws a left and a right that both miss
and Guru counters with a straight right hand.
Yates blocks the body kick.
Guru lands a big right hand that sends Yates crashing to the mat! Guru stays standing though and waves Yates back to his feet!
Yates lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Yates throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Guru counters with a nice kick to the body.
Yates throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little feinted left hand from Guru on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Guru cracks Yates with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Guru has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Yates to stand back up!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Yates chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Guru is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yates.
Yates unleashes a big counter combination but Guru bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Guru misses with a wild body shot.
Yates uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Guru.
Yates stalks Guru and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Guru's face. Guru staggers backwards, shaken.
Guru keeps Yates at a distance using the push kick.
Guru scores with a jab to the body.
Guru drops Yates with a beautiful combination! Yates stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Guru is looking for the KO!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yates lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Guru misses with a wild body shot.
Yates throws a series of punches but Guru moves out of range.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Guru throws a push kick but Yates slaps the foot to one side.
Guru misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Guru misses.
Yates throws a combination. Guru tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Yates tries to bum rush Guru with a series of wild strikes but Guru uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Guru is looking to counter punch.
Guru thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yates checks a leg kick.
Guru dodges the punch combination from Yates.
Yates swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Yates swinging wildly here.
Yates ducks right into an uppercut from Guru.
Yates scores with a push kick.
Yates misses with a double jab
and Guru counters with a nice kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Guru.
Yates unleashes a big counter combination but Guru bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Yates throws a head kick but Guru moves out of range.
Guru half committed to a counter leg kick.
Yates will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Yates misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Guru.
Yates scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Yates throws a combination that misses
and Guru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yates takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Yates is predictable there
letting Guru counter with a right hand.
Yates scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Guru misses with a jab, cross combination.
Guru dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yates defending well as Guru loads up on a big left hand.
Guru swings for the body but Yates moves out of range.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Yates. Those never looked like landing.
Guru fires out a quick counter leg kick but Yates just manages to avoid it.
Yates looks to land a combination but Guru avoids it well.
Guru avoids the head kick by Yates.
Guru looks to land a body kick but Yates moved away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Guru 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 Yates has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yates and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've been told by Guru's head coaches at Casa Steel that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Yates fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Guru looks to land a left hand but Yates moved out of range nicely.
Guru tries to land a front kick but Yates steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Guru is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yates scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Guru misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raja Guru 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.
Guru sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Yates keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Guru throws a head kick that misses
and Yates counters with a one-two to the body.
Yates rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Guru moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Guru is looking to counter punch.
Yates is working the combinations to good effect here.
Yates scores with a three punch combo!
Raja Guru is winning the standup battle so far.
Guru throws a looping overhand right but Yates ducks down to avoid it.
Yates swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guru misses with a body shot.
Yates goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Guru on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Yates crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Guru - the referee stops the clock and Yates gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Guru. Yates manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yates throws a leg kick
and Guru counters with a nice uppercut.
Guru does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nice defenses there by Yates.
Yates throws a combination that misses
letting Guru counter with a right hand.
Yates throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yates takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No joy there for Yates, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Guru swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Yates is breathing heavily.
Yates drops his hands momentarily and Guru takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yates pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Guru thinks about countering with a body kick.
Terrell Yates is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guru digs a good hook to Yates's body.
Guru looks to land a left hand but Yates moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yates looks to land a combination but Guru avoids it well.
Yates misses with an attempted mid kick.
Guru throws a lazy right hand but Yates sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yates is looking for the big counter here.
Yates misses with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yates throws a leg kick
and Guru makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Yates really felt that one!
Guru scores with a decent looking hook.
A head kick by Yates misses
and Guru counters with a solid body kick.
Guru feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Yates sprawling to the canvas! Yates rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Guru finish him?!
Guru throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guru lands a brutal uppercut that launches Yates off his feet! Yates tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Raja Guru!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bing Bang (ranked 2126 p4p, 1691 weight class) and Romulo Ferreira (ranked 147 p4p, 128 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bing Bang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Romulo Ferreira!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferreira scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ferreira looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bang throws a leg kick
and Ferreira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ferreira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bang is looking to counter the offense by Ferreira and move into the clinch.
Ferreira misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bang is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ferreira throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bang misses with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Ferreira misses the target.
Bang lands a nice looking body kick.
Bang looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ferreira wants to get back to his feet but Bang passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bang stops Ferreira from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Bang has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bang wants to control but Ferreira is keeping him busy.
Ferreira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bang working over Ferreira with some ground and pound. Ferreira looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bang trying to mount his opponent but Ferreira defends it.
Ferreira is trying to stand up here but Bang is controlling him well.
Bang trying to work for an americana but Ferreira has managed to regain full guard.
Ferreira wants to stand but Bang is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferreira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ferreira wants to get back to his feet but Bang is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bang wants to control from the top but Ferreira keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ferreira is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That kick from Bang tenderised Ferreira's leg. Ferreira is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bang looks to land a combination but Ferreira avoids it well.
The fighters circling - Ferreira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Ferreira blocks the leg kick.
Bang takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ferreira misses with a straight right.
Bang takes one to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ferreira looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
No joy there for Ferreira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Romulo Ferreira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bang fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ferreira avoids it really well and circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Bang scores with a four punch combination!
Ferreira swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bang counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bang is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Ferreira was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira loads up on a big right hand but Bang slips the punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bang.
Bang slips under a jab from Ferreira.
Bang misses with a right hand
and Ferreira counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferreira throws a right hand that misses
and Bang counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ferreira's knee momentarily.
Ferreira throws out a powerful jab.
Bang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferreira was well out of range. Poor timing from Bang.
Bang scores with a leg kick.
Bang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bang attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ferreira takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ferreira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice side step and Ferreira releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bang tries to clinch up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ferreira.
Ferreira lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bang digs a good hook to Ferreira's body.
Bang looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferreira is just out of range.
Bang connects with a single shot there.
Ferreira misses with a body punch
and Bang counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ferreira lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ferreira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferreira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bang manages to avoid it.
Ferreira lands a nice shot that snaps Bang's head back.
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!
Bang fakes the leg kick and cracks Ferreira in the body.
Bang clobbers Ferreira with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bang on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A nice leg kick from Bang, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bang throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ferreira counters with a stiff right hand.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bang misses with a hook to the body
and Ferreira counters with a one-two to the body.
Good shot there by Ferreira.
Ferreira slips a jab from Bang.
Bing Bang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bang lands a glancing blow to the side of Ferreira's head.
Bang will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It seemed like Ferreira was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bang moves forwards but Ferreira connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ferreira moves out of range of the strikes.
Bang thows a leg kick but Ferreira checks it
and Ferreira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ferreira lands a lovely overhand right.
 Bang is rocked!
A lazy body kick from Bang
and Ferreira counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Oh Bang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bang gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ferreira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ferreira lands a brutal uppercut that launches Bang off his feet! Bang tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Romulo Ferreira!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mad Panda (ranked 998 p4p, 846 weight class) and Joon Sang Hun (ranked 81 p4p, 69 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mad Panda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joon Sang Hun!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sang Hun misses with a head kick.
Sang Hun drops Panda with a beautiful combination! Panda stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sang Hun is looking for the KO!
Panda is rocked!
 It looks like Mad Panda has been cut.
Panda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sang Hun.
Oh Panda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Panda dives in and grabs Sang Hun's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sang Hun pushes down on Panda's head and hops out.
Panda seems to have got his legs back now.
Panda wants to clinch up but Sang Hun keeps it at a distance.
Panda seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Panda staying out of range there.
Panda doesn't manage to clinch there - Sang Hun circles away.
Sang Hun looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sang Hun catches Panda with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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!
Sang Hun circles away from the clinch attempt.
Panda on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sang Hun. Sang Hun obviously looking to wear him down.
Panda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sang Hun.
Sang Hun throws a chopping leg kick but Panda manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Panda wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panda takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sang Hun swats away the attempt to clinch by Panda.
Panda tries to clinch but Sang Hun moves out of range.
Sang Hun misses with a straight right.
Panda shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sang Hun keeping control of the position.
Panda is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panda seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sang Hun does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Panda wants to work for an arm triangle but Sang Hun is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Panda trying to control from half guard but Sang Hun is working away.
Sang Hun wants to get back to full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panda trying to control the action but Sang Hun is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sang Hun.
Sang Hun thuds a left hand into Panda's body.
Panda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Sang Hun as Panda shoots in.
Panda closes the distance and clinches up with Sang Hun, looking for a takedown. Panda pushes Sang Hun against the cage but Sang Hun circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mad Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Panda tries to clinch but Sang Hun is having none of it.
Sang Hun misses with a lunging right hand
so Panda counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Panda works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panda trying to control from half guard but Sang Hun is working away.
Sang Hun is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Panda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sang Hun doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Panda.
Sang Hun desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Panda is looking to take a break and control but Sang Hun is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Panda is really struggling to control Sang Hun but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Panda is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sang Hun is looking to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Panda clinches up with Sang Hun and pushes him back against the cage.
Panda fails to pull guard.
Panda is trying to pull guard but Sang Hun has him pressed against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sang Hun lands with a right to the head.
Panda jumps guard but Sang Hun stands there with Panda around his waist. Panda gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Sang Hun.
Panda is trying to pull guard but Sang Hun has him pressed against the cage.
Sang Hun lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sang Hun misses with a body punch.
Sang Hun lands a right hand that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sang Hun doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sang Hun cracks Panda with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sang Hun.
Panda tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sang Hun smiles and moves away.
Sang Hun cracks Panda with an open hand slap.
Sang Hun cracks Panda with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Sang Hun has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Panda to stand back up!
A low kick lands for Sang Hun.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panda drives through with a takedown into guard.
Panda is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Panda wants to control from the top but Sang Hun keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sang Hun seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Panda's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Panda trying to control the position from guard on top but Sang Hun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Panda is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sang Hun is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sang Hun lands a big uppercut and Panda crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Panda looks OK. Sang Hun waves Panda back to his feet!
Sang Hun avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Panda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sang Hun misses with a double jab.
Panda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sang Hun.
Sang Hun looks to throw the jab but Panda is out of range.
Sang Hun throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Panda.
Panda appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Joon Sang Hun is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sang Hun throws a leg kick which misses Panda's front leg but catches the back leg as Panda tries to avoid it.
Panda tries to clinch but Sang Hun is having none of it.
Sang Hun throws out a counter right but Panda avoids it with no problem.
Sang Hun misses with a few strikes there.
Sang Hun thows a left - swing and a miss!
Panda attempts a counter takedown but Sang Hun avoids it well and moves away.
Sang Hun throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joon Sang Hun dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mad Panda's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Panda.
Panda 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.
Sang Hun is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Panda clinches with his opponent.
Panda fails to pull guard.
Panda is trying to pull guard but Sang Hun has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mad Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sang Hun lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
Sang Hun scores with a shot to the side of Panda's head.
Panda jumps guard but Sang Hun stands there with Panda around his waist. Panda gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sang Hun has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Panda is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sang Hun to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Sang Hun.
Panda tries to pull guard but Sang Hun won't allow it.
Sang Hun lands a hook that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
Sang Hun lands with a right to the head.
Sang Hun lands a left hand that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
Sang Hun lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sang Hun scores with a shoulder strike.
Sang Hun is leaning against Panda and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sang Hun presses Panda against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sang Hun lands with a right to the head.
Sang Hun pushes Panda back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sang Hun lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Panda to his knees! Sang Hun keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joon Sang Hun!
Our winner, Joon Sang Hun, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Blonde Brunson (ranked 1809 p4p, 1589 weight class) and Rex Tremors (ranked 133 p4p, 123 weight class). Blonde Brunson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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145
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blonde Brunson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rex Tremors!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brunson lands with an uppercut that bounces Tremors off the cage and back into range.
Brunson avoids the head kick by Tremors.
Brunson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tremors.
Brunson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tremors avoids it really well and circles away.
Brunson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tremors throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brunson.
Tremors looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brunson wants to clinch up but Tremors keeps it at a distance.
Tremors lands with a slapping head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tremors.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brunson wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blonde Brunson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brunson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brunson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tremors pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tremors displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brunson.
Tremors connects with a solid leg kick.
Tremors lets loose with a powerful body kick. Brunson will feel that in the morning.
A head kick misses from Tremors.
Tremors throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brunson tries to clinch but Tremors moves out of range.
Tremors throws a fast counter high kick but Brunson manages to duck under it in time.
Brunson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tremors as he avoids it easily.
Tremors ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brunson moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tremors.
Brunson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tremors. That one must have hurt.
Tremors throws a head kick but Brunson moves out of range.
Brunson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Brunson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Tremors counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tremors dodges the punch combination from Brunson.
Brunson shoots in but Tremors avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brunson shoots for a takedown but Tremors saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brunson tries to close the distance and clinch but Tremors swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brunson shoots in looking for a takedown but Tremors manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brunson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A punch combination from Brunson misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brunson.
Tremors thinks about the counter body kick.
Brunson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Brunson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tremors has one foot on Brunson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunson has a takedown stuffed.
Tremors buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tremors fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brunson.
Blonde Brunson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brunson shoots in for a double leg but Tremors sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tremors doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tremors scores with a head kick.
Brunson shoots in looking for a takedown but Tremors manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brunson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brunson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brunson is breathing heavily.
Brunson doesn't manage to clinch there - Tremors circles away.
Tremors is looking to slow Brunson down with leg kicks.
Tremors turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brunson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brunson misses with a takedown
letting Tremors counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tremors lands with a hook. Brunson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brunson dives in and grabs Tremors's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tremors pushes down on Brunson's head and hops out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tremors connects with a high kick.
Brunson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tremors finds it's way round the side to connect with Brunson's head.
Brunson is rocked!
Brunson looks to throw the jab but Tremors is out of range.
Oh Brunson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tremors lands a high kick!
Tremors keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tremors circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tremors counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Brunson! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rex Tremors!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hiroshi Yamasaki (ranked 1385 p4p, 1273 weight class) and Paul Stahl (ranked 109 p4p, 97 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiroshi Yamasaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Stahl!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamasaki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stahl as he avoids it easily.
Yamasaki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stahl pinned against the cage. Stahl gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yamasaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yamasaki is defended easily by Stahl.
Stahl doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiroshi Yamasaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stahl scores with a one two! Yamasaki had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stahl lands with a slapping head kick.
Stahl connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamasaki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stahl.
Stahl drives through and clinches with Yamasaki against the cage.
Stahl has a couple of punches blocked by Yamasaki.
Yamasaki pulls Stahl into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stahl seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Yamasaki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yamasaki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stahl engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Yamasaki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stahl wants to control from the top but Yamasaki keeps moving.
Yamasaki working for a triangle but Stahl defends it easily.
Yamasaki seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Yamasaki working for a triangle but Stahl defends it easily.
Stahl works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Yamasaki is trying to get back to full guard.
Yamasaki is pressing down on Stahl's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Yamasaki keeping full guard, as Stahl tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yamasaki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stahl is aware though and is defending well.
Yamasaki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stahl controls the pace.
Yamasaki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stahl gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stahl stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yamasaki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stahl 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.
Yamasaki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stahl defends well.
Yamasaki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stahl trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yamasaki working for a triangle but Stahl defends it easily.
Stahl got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yamasaki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stahl has managed to get both his arms back between Yamasaki's legs - danger averted.
Yamasaki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stahl can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stahl avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yamasaki looking for a guillotine here but Stahl defends easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Yamasaki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yamasaki being controlled here, momentarily.
Stahl with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yamasaki looking for a guillotine here but Stahl defends easily.
Stahl looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Yamasaki looking for a guillotine here but Stahl defends easily.
That's six 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.
Yamasaki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stahl slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Yamasaki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stahl defends it easily.
Yamasaki has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Stahl is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Yamasaki.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Yamasaki is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Stahl's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Yamasaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yamasaki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stahl is working away from the top position though.
Yamasaki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamasaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stahl is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's eight 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.
Yamasaki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stahl pulls his head out easily.
Yamasaki is trying to get back to full guard.
Stahl wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yamasaki keeps working.
Yamasaki gets full guard.
Yamasaki has his foot on Stahl's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stahl works his way back into a safe position though.
Yamasaki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stahl is aware though and is defending well.
Yamasaki looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Stahl must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stahl 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.
Stahl got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yamasaki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stahl has managed to get both his arms back between Yamasaki's legs - danger averted.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Yamasaki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stahl controls from within his opponent's guard.
Stahl wants to control from the top but Yamasaki keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Yamasaki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stahl doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stahl manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yamasaki looking for a sweep. Not yet Yamasaki, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yamasaki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stahl defends it easily.
Yamasaki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stahl defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paul Stahl will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stahl jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yamasaki has his takedown stuffed
and Stahl counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Yamasaki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stahl pinned against the cage. Stahl gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yamasaki fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiroshi Yamasaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Stahl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yamasaki is defended easily by Stahl.
Stahl throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy left from Stahl finds it's target.
Yamasaki needs to keep his hands up - Stahl had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stahl catches Yamasaki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yamasaki manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stahl on his heels. He'll look to pass Stahl's guard now, I'm sure.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stahl holds on and takes a little breather.
Yamasaki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stahl tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stahl pulls Yamasaki in close to his closed guard and prevents Yamasaki from doing any damage or advancing position.
Yamasaki has gone for a leg lock! Stahl slips out almost immediately though and dives into Yamasaki's guard.
Yamasaki is trying to keep Stahl in close.
Stahl seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamasaki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stahl defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stahl sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Yamasaki working for submissions but it's allowed Stahl to get to half guard.
Yamasaki is looking to improve his position.
Yamasaki trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamasaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yamasaki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stahl perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Yamasaki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stahl pulls his head out easily.
Stahl thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yamasaki's head.
Stahl stalling.
Hiroshi Yamasaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yamasaki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stahl content to control rather than advance.
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.
Stahl trying to pass the guard but Yamasaki defending well.
Yamasaki actively working from the bottom here.
Yamasaki is looking for a sweep. Stahl is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yamasaki is trying to maintain the position but Stahl is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice body kick there by Stahl.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stahl bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Paul Stahl seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yamasaki shoots in for a takedown but Stahl shows good takedown defense.
Stahl throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good exchange - Stahl coming out on top.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Stahl uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamasaki.
Yamasaki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yamasaki misses with a takedown attempt - Stahl sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yamasaki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stahl.
Stahl dips to his left and cracks Yamasaki with an uppercut!
Hiroshi Yamasaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stahl feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yamasakis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stahl with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice sprawl there from Stahl as Yamasaki shoots in.
A little jabbing left from Stahl on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stahl tries a head kick but it misses.
Yamasaki changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Yamasaki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stahl finds it's way round the side to connect with Yamasaki's head.
Yamasaki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stahl connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yamasaki scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stahl lands with a nice body kick.
Yamasaki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stahl avoids it really well and circles away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Yamasaki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stahl but Stahl pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yamasaki dives in and grabs Stahl's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stahl pushes down on Yamasaki's head and hops out.
Yamasaki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stahl is fending him off so far but Yamasaki persists. Nope, Stahl circles away and we're back to standing.
Stahl with a nice cross.
Yamasaki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stahl tries to avoid it but Yamasaki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stahl to the ground. Stahl escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stahl works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Yamasaki is rocked!
Stahl tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stahl lands a big head kick that sends Yamasaki tumbling to the mat! Stahl takes a step backwards and waves Yamasaki back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Yamasaki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stahl lands a nice looking body shot.
Yamasaki looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Stahl is pressing down on Yamasaki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stahl wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stahl is on top in guard.
Stahl stays in close to Yamasaki's body and controls the position.
Yamasaki seems to have got his legs back now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Yamasaki keeping moving, preventing Stahl from controlling successfully.
Yamasaki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stahl can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yamasaki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stahl is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Stahl's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stahl trying to control but Yamasaki is working from the bottom.
Yamasaki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stahl defends well.
Yamasaki keeping moving, preventing Stahl from controlling successfully.
Yamasaki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stahl defends it easily.
Yamasaki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yamasaki looking for a guillotine here but Stahl defends easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Yamasaki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stahl defends well.
Yamasaki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stahl defends well.
Stahl stays in close to Yamasaki's body and controls the position.
Stahl passes Yamasaki's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Yamasaki looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Stahl showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Yamasaki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stahl but Stahl pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yamasaki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stahl circles away.
Stahl throws a lazy right hand but Yamasaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yamasaki shoots in looking for a takedown but Stahl manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yamasaki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiroshi Yamasaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Yamasaki.
Nice jab there from Stahl.
Stahl lands an overhand right.
Yamasaki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stahl.
Stahl misses the shot to the body.
Yamasaki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stahl scores with a nice head shot.
Yamasaki tries a head kick but it misses.
Stahl looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yamasaki darts in looking for a takedown but Stahl gets double underhooks and turns Yamasaki into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stahl goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Stahl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamasaki blocks a body shot from Stahl.
Yamasaki is looking for a takedown.
Stahl gets through Yamasaki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yamasaki blocks a body shot from Stahl.
Yamasaki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stahl walks away with a smile on his face. Yamasaki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stahl stuffs the takedown attempt from Yamasaki. Yamasaki gets slowly back to his feet.
Yamasaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stahl lands a jab to the head.
Yamasaki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Stahl is looking for a sweep. Yamasaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stahl regains full guard. Nicely done.
Yamasaki postures up in Stahl's guard and throws a big left but Stahl blocks it.
Yamasaki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stahl wants to sweep here but Yamasaki controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stahl keeps trying to improve his position.
Yamasaki connects with a couple of short punches.
Yamasaki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yamasaki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stahl is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Yamasaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stahl keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Stahl's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stahl controls the position for a moment.
Yamasaki is trying to get an arm triangle but Stahl is defending well.
Yamasaki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yamasaki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Stahl can't do much from the bottom here.
Stahl throws Yamasaki to one side and escapes!
Stahl is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stahl swings for the body but Yamasaki moves out of range.
Stahl has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamasaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stahl.
Stahl misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamasaki.
Yamasaki defending well as Stahl loads up on a big left hand.
Stahl misses with a straight left.
Stahl buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yamasaki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stahl as he avoids it easily.
Yamasaki shoots in and drives through. Stahl sprawls well.
Stahl throws a hook but Yamasaki avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Stahl.
Yamasaki fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamasaki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stahl's waist but Stahl gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yamasaki off to one side.
Stahl misses the jab.
Yamasaki misses with a takedown attempt - Stahl sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yamasaki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Stahl lands a nice looking body shot.
Stahl explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Yamasaki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yamasaki there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yamasaki shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Stahl is trying to stand back up but Yamasaki is controlling him
Stahl is looking to improve his position.
Yamasaki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Yamasaki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stahl doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yamasaki.
Stahl gets full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Yamasaki won't allow Stahl to get back to his feet.
Stahl working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yamasaki.
Stahl wants to sweep but no luck.
Stahl keeping full guard, as Yamasaki tries to pass.
Yamasaki is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Stahl is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Stahl has escaped and now he's on top!
Yamasaki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamasaki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stahl defends well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Stahl avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yamasaki working for a triangle but Stahl defends it easily.
Yamasaki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stahl can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yamasaki lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Paul Stahl is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stahl 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.
Yamasaki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Yamasaki trying to control but Stahl is working from the bottom.
Yamasaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stahl avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stahl utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stahl has his hands on Yamasaki's head, controlling the position.
Stahl keeping full guard, as Yamasaki tries to pass.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Yamasaki pushing down on Stahl's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Yamasaki seems to be working for a kimura but Stahl defends the submission attempt.
Hiroshi Yamasaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yamasaki is trying to work for a kimura but Stahl is defending well.
Yamasaki wants to work for an arm triangle but Stahl is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Stahl avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yamasaki.
Stahl tries to roll over but Yamasaki keeps him under control.
Yamasaki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Yamasaki prevents Stahl from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Stahl comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stahl winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Stahl!
A very excited looking Paul Stahl 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Alkandros Vasilios (ranked 1030 p4p, 1973 weight class) and Jaro Key (ranked 91 p4p, 161 weight class). Key has chosen HonestKey- The Unseen as his entrance music. Alkandros Vasilios has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alkandros Vasilios!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jaro Key!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasilios thows a left - swing and a miss!
Key connects with a jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Key has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Vasilios avoids the body shot from Key.
Key swats away the attempt to clinch by Vasilios.
Key throws a lazy right hand but Vasilios sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vasilios misses with an uppercut.
Vasilios closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Key quickly recovers to half guard.
Vasilios controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Key keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Vasilios is keen to just control but Key is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Key is trying to get back to full guard.
Key looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Key is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Vasilios is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Key actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vasilios is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Key has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vasilios prevents Key from improving his position.
Vasilios landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Key is trying to get back to full guard.
Vasilios wants to take a breather but Key is having none of it.
Key gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasilios works over Key with some ground and pound from guard.
Key keeping moving, preventing Vasilios from controlling successfully.
Key throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vasilios working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Key throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vasilios stopping the sweep attempt from Key.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vasilios trying to control but Key is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alkandros Vasilios seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasilios looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Key is fending him off so far but Vasilios persists. Nope, Key circles away and we're back to standing.
Vasilios jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vasilios misses with a body shot.
Key shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vasilios napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Key throws a strike aimed at the side of Vasilios's head but Vasilios avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Key has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Key jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Vasilios is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Vasilios and Key has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Key wants to control but Vasilios is keeping him busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vasilios is trying to control Key's posture but Key avoids it.
Key looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vasilios tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Key has control of an arm but Vasilios manages to advance to Key's back!
Vasilios looking for the choke but no joy.
Key trying to control the action but Vasilios just sinks the hooks in.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Key breaks Vasilios's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Key trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasilios is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vasilios looking to control.
Vasilios has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Key is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Vasilios.
Vasilios gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Key is looking to stall here but Vasilios recovers full guard.
Vasilios utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Key is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Vasilios has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Key is looking to defend but Vasilios has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Key! Vasilios pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Key taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alkandros Vasilios!
Alkandros Vasilios decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tre Jokinen (ranked 831 p4p, 875 weight class) and Kittisak Khemkhaeng (ranked 77 p4p, 79 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Kittisak Khemkhaeng enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tre Jokinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kittisak Khemkhaeng!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jokinen swings widly with a right hand
and Khemkhaeng counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Khemkhaeng takes one to the side of the head.
Jokinen misses with a takedown
enabling Khemkhaeng to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Tre Jokinen has been cut.
Jokinen lands with a shot to the body.
Khemkhaeng takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jokinen checks the leg kick.
Khemkhaeng closes the distance and clinches.
Jokinen blocks an elbow strike.
We've been hearing reports that Jokinen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A left hand lands to the body for Khemkhaeng.
Jokinen avoids the elbow strike from Khemkhaeng, against the cage.
Khemkhaeng lands a glancing elbow 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!
Khemkhaeng misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jokinen blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng prevents a takedown attempt there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a head punch that misses.
Jokinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Khemkhaeng prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tre Jokinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stalling in the clinch from Khemkhaeng.
Jokinen blocks an elbow strike.
Khemkhaeng comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Khemkhaeng scores with a shoulder strike.
Khemkhaeng goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khemkhaeng lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Khemkhaeng stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Khemkhaeng working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Khemkhaeng scores with a hook to the body.
Khemkhaeng scores with a shot to the side of Jokinen's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khemkhaeng tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jokinen's elbow.
Jokinen gets through Khemkhaeng's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Khemkhaeng lands with a short shot to the head.
Jokinen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Khemkhaeng stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jokinen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Khemkhaeng fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Khemkhaeng works over Jokinen's head and body with a nice combination.
Khemkhaeng pushes Jokinen up against the cage in a clinch.
Jokinen prevents a body shot from Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng stalling.
Jokinen blocks an elbow strike from Khemkhaeng.
Jokinen jumps guard but Khemkhaeng stands there with Jokinen around his waist. Jokinen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng tries to throw a body punch but Jokinen avoids it by throwing Khemkhaeng back against the cage.
Jokinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jokinen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Khemkhaeng after a bit of a struggle.
Khemkhaeng tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khemkhaeng swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khemkhaeng has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jokinen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Khemkhaeng can turn it around.
Khemkhaeng lands an elbow inside that Jokinen shrugs off.
Jokinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khemkhaeng comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tre Jokinen's cut is getting worse.
Khemkhaeng makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Khemkhaeng keeps control of Jokinen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Khemkhaeng displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jokinen up against the cage.
Jokinen being controlled against the cage.
Jokinen prevents a body shot from Khemkhaeng.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Khemkhaeng misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khemkhaeng misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khemkhaeng scores with a shoulder strike.
Jokinen is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Khemkhaeng can't fight it off and eventually Jokinen manages to take the fight to the floor. Khemkhaeng looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khemkhaeng is looking to stand up but Jokinen isn't so interested in that idea.
Jokinen distracts Khemkhaeng with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jokinen prevents Khemkhaeng from getting back to his feet.
Khemkhaeng seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Khemkhaeng working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jokinen.
Khemkhaeng is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Khemkhaeng tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jokinen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Khemkhaeng is still trying to improve position.
Jokinen trying to control here.
Jokinen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Khemkhaeng would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Khemkhaeng stands and steps away. Jokinen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jokinen loads up on a big right hand but Khemkhaeng slips the punch.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen lands a nice shot that snaps Khemkhaeng's head back.
Jokinen scores with a hook.
Tre Jokinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khemkhaeng closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Khemkhaeng throws a head punch that misses.
Jokinen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Khemkhaeng walks away with a smile on his face. Jokinen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jokinen throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Khemkhaeng to counter with a crisp jab.
Khemkhaeng ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jokinen works Khemkhaeng's body with a nice hook.
Khemkhaeng is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jokinen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Khemkhaeng throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Khemkhaeng coming out on top.
Khemkhaeng has managed to clinch.
Khemkhaeng lands with a left to the head.
Jokinen gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Khemkhaeng tries to kick Jokinen off but Jokinen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jokinen is trying to control. Khemkhaeng wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Khemkhaeng is trying to stand.
Khemkhaeng tries to get to full guard but Jokinen has control of the leg.
Jokinen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Khemkhaeng wants to stand back up but Jokinen manages to pass into side control.
Khemkhaeng is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jokinen is controlling him well.
Jokinen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Khemkhaeng knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Khemkhaeng is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jokinen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Khemkhaeng keeps working.
Jokinen in the domination position with Khemkhaeng hanging on.
Jokinen in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Jokinen has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khemkhaeng wants to try and get back to his feet.
Jokinen trying to control but Khemkhaeng is having none of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Khemkhaeng tries to hold on but Jokinen postures up.
Jokinen won't let Khemkhaeng get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Khemkhaeng wants to control but Jokinen is having none of it.
Khemkhaeng is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Khemkhaeng tries to reverse the position but Jokinen maintains control.
Jokinen jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Khemkhaeng manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Khemkhaeng is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jokinen asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kittisak Khemkhaeng dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tre Jokinen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jokinen throws a series of punches but Khemkhaeng avoids them all with ease.
Khemkhaeng swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jokinen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jokinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Khemkhaeng at a distance.
Khemkhaeng looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jokinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jokinen takes a swing at Khemkhaeng's ribcage but misses.
Khemkhaeng fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jokinen manages to avoid it.
Khemkhaeng clinches up with Jokinen and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khemkhaeng misses with an elbow strike.
Khemkhaeng has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jokinen turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jokinen manages to end up in side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khemkhaeng is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Khemkhaeng manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen is trying to get back to full guard.
Khemkhaeng wants to control but Jokinen is keeping him busy.
Khemkhaeng performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jokinen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jokinen.
Khemkhaeng trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jokinen's guard.
Jokinen being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jokinen 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.
Khemkhaeng must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jokinen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Khemkhaeng tries to stand but Jokinen is controlling from the bottom.
Khemkhaeng not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Let's hope that Khemkhaeng has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Khemkhaeng is fighting to break Jokinen's control of his arms but Jokinen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Khemkhaeng trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Tre Jokinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jokinen controls Khemkhaeng momentarily but Khemkhaeng frees himself.
Khemkhaeng stands up from Jokinen's guard - Khemkhaeng perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen looks to throw the jab but Khemkhaeng is out of range.
Khemkhaeng fails to land with a series of punches.
Jokinen throws a looping overhand right but Khemkhaeng ducks down to avoid it.
Khemkhaeng has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jokinen up against the cage.
Khemkhaeng throws a punch but it's blocked by Jokinen.
Jokinen prevents a body shot from Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng tries to work over Jokinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khemkhaeng has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Khemkhaeng lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jokinen backwards.
A shot in the inside from Khemkhaeng.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jokinen.
Khemkhaeng throws an elbow but it misses.
Khemkhaeng doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jokinen tries to break the clinch but Khemkhaeng is controlling the position.
Still in the clinch, Jokinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jokinen goes for a takedown attempt but Khemkhaeng pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Khemkhaeng tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jokinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jokinen takes a swing at Khemkhaeng's ribcage but misses.
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jokinen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khemkhaeng is pushing Jokinen's head away, looking to escape. Jokinen manages to hold on to the position though.
Khemkhaeng tries to buck Jokinen off but Jokinen is having none of it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Khemkhaeng can't do much from the bottom here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Jokinen in side control lands a decent elbow.
Khemkhaeng tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Khemkhaeng is pushing Jokinen's head away, looking to escape. Jokinen manages to hold on to the position though.
Jokinen is looking to take a break and control but Khemkhaeng is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Khemkhaeng controls the position for a moment.
Khemkhaeng looks to move to half guard but instead Jokinen has passed into mount! Damn!
Khemkhaeng squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen working for a guillotine from mount but Khemkhaeng is in no mood to give up.
Khemkhaeng tries to hold on but Jokinen pushes him away.
Jokinen prevents Khemkhaeng from getting the reversal.
Khemkhaeng tries to hold on but Jokinen pushes him away.
Khemkhaeng is in all sorts of trouble here.
Khemkhaeng squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Jokinen looking to control but Khemkhaeng is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jokinen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Khemkhaeng?
Khemkhaeng is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Jokinen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
A nice elbow there by Jokinen.
Jokinen tries to control but Khemkhaeng wriggling away.
Jokinen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Khemkhaeng can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Khemkhaeng trying desperately to get to his feet.
Jokinen prevents Khemkhaeng from getting the reversal.
Khemkhaeng tries to hold on but Jokinen postures up.
Jokinen won't let Khemkhaeng get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Jokinen lands a nice shot to the head.
Jokinen controlling the position easily from mount.
Khemkhaeng is bucking up trying to escape but Jokinen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Khemkhaeng is trying to stand.
Khemkhaeng is breathing heavily.
Khemkhaeng tries to hold on but Jokinen postures up.
Khemkhaeng might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jokinen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jokinen wants to control the pace but Khemkhaeng is squirming around nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You get the feeling that Khemkhaeng really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Jokinen lands a heavy elbow.
Jokinen raining down shots from the mount!
Khemkhaeng is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen raining down shots from the mount!
Khemkhaeng is working to get back to half guard.
Jokinen with shots to the head and body - Khemkhaeng looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jokinen with a couple of short strikes.
Khemkhaeng is rocked!
Khemkhaeng somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Jokinen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Khemkhaeng is still on wobbly legs! Can Jokinen finish him?
Khemkhaeng takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jokinen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tre Jokinen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tre Jokinen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jokinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Khemkhaeng seems to have recovered his senses.
Khemkhaeng keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jokinen.
The fighters circling - Jokinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khemkhaeng misses with a hook.
Jokinen missing with a left hand there. Khemkhaeng was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Khemkhaeng flicks out a counter leg kick but Jokinen steps away.
Jokinen jabs at Khemkhaeng's body.
Khemkhaeng misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khemkhaeng lands an overhand right.
Jokinen moves to clinch but Khemkhaeng breaks away
and Khemkhaeng connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Khemkhaeng jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khemkhaeng keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jokinen.
Jokinen looks to land a combination but Khemkhaeng avoids it well.
Khemkhaeng is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jokinen with a body shot.
Jokinen fails with the takedown
and Khemkhaeng connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jokinen tries to close the distance and clinch but Khemkhaeng swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jokinen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Khemkhaeng throws a jab when Jokinen was well out of range.
Jokinen misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Khemkhaeng was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Khemkhaeng throws a leg kick but Jokinen moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khemkhaeng throws out a loose jab but Jokinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khemkhaeng slips a straight right by Jokinen.
Jokinen thuds a left hand into Khemkhaeng's body.
A cross from Jokinen lands.
Jokinen shoots and misses
and Khemkhaeng counters with a straight right hand.
Jokinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Jokinen swings widly with a right hand
enabling Khemkhaeng to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khemkhaeng tries to clinch but Jokinen moves away
and Jokinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jokinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng defending well as Jokinen loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Khemkhaeng.
Jokinen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jokinen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Khemkhaeng cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tre Jokinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jokinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jokinen shoots in for a double leg but Khemkhaeng sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jokinen gets tackled into the cage by Khemkhaeng. Khemkhaeng maintains the clinch.
Khemkhaeng is trying to maintain a safe position but Jokinen gets an underhook and turns Khemkhaeng into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khemkhaeng holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Khemkhaeng lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jokinen or not.
Khemkhaeng scores with a nice hook to the head.
Khemkhaeng lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jokinen backwards.
Jokinen misses with some punches.
Khemkhaeng throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jokinens head.
Khemkhaeng misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khemkhaeng misses with a punch on the inside.
Khemkhaeng tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khemkhaeng stops a takedown attempt from Jokinen.
Khemkhaeng misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khemkhaeng taking a breather.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khemkhaeng has Jokinen pressed against the cage, preventing Jokinen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Khemkhaeng lands an elbow that stopped Jokinen in his tracks for a moment.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Khemkhaeng lands a hook that snaps the head of Jokinen backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jokinen's defenses.
Khemkhaeng gets through Jokinen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kittisak Khemkhaeng seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Khemkhaeng takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jokinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jokinen misses with an uppercut
and Khemkhaeng counters with a nice body shot.
Khemkhaeng tries to close the distance and clinch but Jokinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jokinen slips under a jab.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jokinen misses with a body shot.
Jokinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jokinen throws an overhand right that lands on Khemkhaeng's shoulder, as Khemkhaeng tries to avoid the shot.
Khemkhaeng appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Khemkhaeng is looking to clinch.
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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!
Khemkhaeng has control of Jokinen's left arm, preventing Jokinen from doing any damage.
Khemkhaeng is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jokinen is controlling him.
Khemkhaeng pushes Jokinen off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Khemkhaeng takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Khemkhaeng is looking to clinch but Jokinen is avoiding it.
Jokinen attempts a counter takedown but Khemkhaeng avoids it well and moves away.
Khemkhaeng tries to clinch there but Jokinen circles away.
Jokinen is looking to clinch.
Khemkhaeng fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jokinen dives in for a single leg takedown but Khemkhaeng sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Khemkhaeng throws out a counter right but Jokinen avoids it with no problem.
Khemkhaeng pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Khemkhaeng is pushing Jokinen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jokinen works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Khemkhaeng looking to control but Jokinen passes into half guard.
Khemkhaeng trying to get back to full guard but Jokinen takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Jokinen controlling the pace for now.
Jokinen prevents Khemkhaeng from getting the reversal.
Jokinen is in the full mount, landing strikes.
BOOM! Jokinen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khemkhaeng is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Khemkhaeng wants to control but Jokinen is having none of it.
Khemkhaeng controls the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Khemkhaeng wants to hold on but Jokinen pushes him away.
Jokinen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jokinen tries to control but Khemkhaeng wriggling away.
Khemkhaeng is in a horrible position here. Jokinen smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jokinen avoids the attempt from Khemkhaeng to control.
Jokinen controlling from mount.
Jokinen tries to control but Khemkhaeng wriggling away.
Khemkhaeng is trying to stand.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kittisak Khemkhaeng.
I think Khemkhaeng 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tre Jokinen!
An out of breath Tre Jokinen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Happy Hands (ranked 678 p4p, 1472 weight class) and Chumani Adofo (ranked 61 p4p, 128 weight class). Hands's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Pharoahe Monch- Simon Says. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Happy Hands!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Chumani Adofo!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adofo takes a swing at Hands's ribcage but misses.
Hands slips a jab from Adofo.
Adofo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Adofo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hands.
Adofo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Adofo throws a hook to the side of Hands's head but Hands sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hands is looking to score with low kicks.
Hands throws the kick towards the body but Adofo avoids it.
Adofo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hands blocks a head kick by Adofo.
Hands moves out of range of the leg kick from Adofo.
Chumani Adofo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Adofo.
Hands ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adofo moves away.
Hands definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Adofo looks to score with a jab to the body but Hands is just out of range.
Adofo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hands counters with a straight right hand.
Hands looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick from Adofo, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adofo misses with a lunging right hand
and Hands counters with a good low kick that Adofo was not able to check.
Adofo connects with a body shot that sends Hands's belly button to the back.
A lazy left from Adofo finds it's target.
Hands fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adofo manages to avoid it.
Hands throws out a loose jab but Adofo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hands misses with a low kick.
Adofo throws a leg kick but Hands sees it coming and moves out of range.
Adofo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hands throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hands moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Adofo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adofo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Adofo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hands checks a low kick from Adofo.
Hands throws a quick counter kick to the body but Adofo avoids it.
Hands throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adofo throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adofo looks to throw the jab but Hands is out of range.
Adofo misses with a hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Adofo.
Hands blocks a leg kick.
Adofo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Adofo drops his hands momentarily and Hands takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hands lands a right hook to the body.
Adofo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hands scores with a nice strike.
Adofo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Adofo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adofo blocks a head kick by Hands.
Adofo lands a jab to Hands's midsection.
Adofo misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Adofo misses.
Hands is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adofo.
Adofo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adofo throws a body punch but Hands moves out of range.
Adofo digs a good hook to Hands's body.
Adofo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Adofo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Adofo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hands walks into a left hand.
Adofo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adofo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hands checks it well.
Adofo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Adofo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Adofo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Adofo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Adofo dodges the punch combination from Hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adofo lands a high kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adofo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hands counters with a stiff right hand.
Hands has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Adofo.
Adofo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adofo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hands.
Hands checks a low kick from Adofo.
Hands ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hands misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Adofo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hands is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hands moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hands misses with a few strikes there.
Hands keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adofo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Adofo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hands is looking to counter with head kicks.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Adofo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Adofo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hands manages to avoid it.
Hands throws a leg kick but Adofo sees it coming and moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Hands throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hands looks to land a right hand but Adofo moved out of range.
Adofo throws a leg kick which misses Hands's front leg but catches the back leg as Hands tries to avoid it.
Hands bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hands throwing a counter right hand but Adofo manages to avoid it.
Adofo staying out of range there.
Hands blocks a leg kick.
It looked like Hands wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab, jab by Adofo - just one landing.
Hands ducks under a wild hook from Adofo.
Hands misses with a kick to the body.
Adofo missing with a left hand there. Hands was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hands throwing a counter right hand but Adofo manages to avoid it.
Adofo cracks Hands with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Adofo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Adofo moves out of range as Hands throws a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Adofo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Adofo thumps Hands with a low kick.
Adofo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adofo lands a nice looking body shot.
Adofo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hands's sensitive parts.
Adofo ducks under a wild hook from Hands.
Hands fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adofo manages to avoid it.
Hands misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adofo.
Hands sizes up Adofo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Adofo catches Hands with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hands throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adofo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hands on the side of the head.
Adofo throws a hook to the side of Hands's head but Hands sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Decent striking displayed by Adofo there.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Adofo lands with a thumping leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Hands 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Adofo misses with a straight left.
Adofo slips a straight right by Hands.
Hands takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Adofo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Adofo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hands takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hands!
Hands throws a head kick that misses.
Hands slips a straight right by Adofo.
Adofo lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adofo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hands.
Adofo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Adofo misses with a hook to the body
and Hands connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Adofo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Adofo throws a body shot but no joy.
Adofo misses with a shot to the body
and Hands counters with a nice body shot.
Hands's corner calls for a 1-2. Hands obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Adofo throws a leg kick
letting Hands counter with a right hand.
Hands tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Adofo misses with a hook
and Hands makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hands chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Adofo can pounce on him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Adofo.
Adofo misses with a body shot.
Adofo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hands at a distance.
Hands missing with a left hand there. Adofo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hands avoids the body shot from Adofo.
Hands misses with an uppercut. Adofo saw that one coming.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Adofo throws a leg kick but Hands sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hands throws a push kick but Adofo slaps the foot to one side.
Adofo throws a leg kick that misses.
Hands lands with a good body shot.
Adofo throws a lazy uppercut
and Hands counters with a leg kick.
Hands throws a big shot that misses.
Hands missing with a left hand there. Adofo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adofo lands a jab to Hands's midsection.
Hands misses with a looping right.
Adofo throws a jab when Hands was well out of range.
Adofo jabs Hands to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hands does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hands attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Adofo throws a head kick that half lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chumani Adofo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hands misses with a wild body shot.
Adofo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hands counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Adofo missing with a left hand there. Hands was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hands looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Adofo throws a leg kick but Hands sees it coming and moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Adofo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hands slips under a jab from Adofo.
Adofo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick lands for Adofo.
Hands keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adofo.
Hands pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hands ducks right into an uppercut from Adofo.
Adofo moves out of range of the body kick from Hands.
Adofo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Hands misses the target.
Hands needs to keep his hands up - Adofo had a free shot at his head there.
Hands throws the left hand but Adofo avoids the punch easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Adofo misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adofo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hands counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Adofo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good leg kick by Hands.
Chumani Adofo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hands throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Adofo on the side of the head.
Adofo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hands swings for the body but Adofo moves out of range.
Adofo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Adofo misses with a hook
letting Hands counter with a right hand.
Adofo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adofo misses with an uppercut. Hands saw that one coming.
Adofo misses with a lunging right hand
and Hands counters with a big head kick but Adofo shrugs it off.
Adofo ducks under a wild hook from Hands.
Adofo connects with a solid leg kick.
Hands blocks a leg kick.
Hands checks the leg kick.
Adofo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hands manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hands looks to land a combination but Adofo avoids it well.
Adofo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adofo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hands throws a shot from downtown. Adofo moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Adofo misses.
Hands throws a sloppy head kick and Adofo moves out of range easily.
Hands checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A nice leg kick from Adofo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hands works the jab nicely.
A good leg kick by Adofo.
Adofo misses the shot to the body.
Adofo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hands has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Adofo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Adofo misses with a straight left.
Adofo loads up on a big right hand but Hands slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adofo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A big left from Adofo misses.
Hands checks a leg kick.
Hands throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Adofo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hands misses the shot to the body.
Hands lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Adofo misses with a low kick as Hands jumps back.
Adofo throws a hook to the side of Hands's head but Hands sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adofo misses with a low kick.
It appears Hands was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hands checks a leg kick nicely.
Hands appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hands misses with an uppercut
and Adofo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Adofo is looking to score with low kicks.
Hands quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Adofo misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adofo. Hands does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Adofo.
Adofo misses with a low kick.
Adofo just misses with a punch to the body.
Hands uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Adofo has time to react.
A nice inside leg kick there by Adofo. That's going to slow Hands down.
Adofo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hands.
Hands throws a hook but Adofo blocks it.
Hands bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hands throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adofo throws a lazy right hand but Hands sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hands half committed to a counter leg kick.
Adofo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adofo throws a lazy uppercut
and Hands counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hands gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Adofo sizes up Hands with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Adofo throws a sloppy head kick and Hands moves out of range easily.
Adofo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adofo thows a leg kick but Hands checks it
and Hands counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Adofo throws a low kick, looking for Hands's leg but Hands calmly moves out of range.
Adofo connects with a right hand. Hands shakes it off.
Adofo blocks the body kick.
Adofo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hands checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hands throws a head kick that misses.
Adofo tries a quick counter leg kick but Hands is wise to it.
Adofo throws a leg kick which misses Hands's front leg but catches the back leg as Hands tries to avoid it.
Hands lands a slapping body shot.
Hands checks the leg kick nicely there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Adofo.
Adofo throws a leg kick
and Hands counters with a straight right hand.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hands connects with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adofo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adofo lands a slapping body shot.
Adofo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Adofo throws a leg kick
and Hands counters with a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Hands.
Hands bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Hands.
Hands half committed to a counter leg kick.
A head kick misses from Hands.
A big right from Adofo misses.
Adofo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Adofo motions for Hands to come forward. Adofo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hands doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hands throws a body kick that misses.
Adofo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hands might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hands ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hands misses with a head kick.
Hands throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adofo.
Hands looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hands throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hands misses with a kick to the body.
Adofo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hands looks to score with a jab to the body but Adofo is just out of range.
Adofo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hands fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adofo manages to avoid it.
Adofo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Adofo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A jab from Adofo does it's job there.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Adofo misses its intended target.
Adofo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adofo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hands ducks under a wild hook from Adofo.
Adofo throws a low kick, looking for Hands's leg but Hands calmly moves out of range.
Hands avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Adofo tries a head kick but it misses.
Adofo misses with an uppercut
and Hands counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adofo throws a body punch but Hands moves out of range.
Hands misses with a head kick.
Hands keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adofo.
Hands tried to counter with a leg kick but Adofo avoided it.
Hands blocks a leg kick.
As Adofo looks to move away, Hands throws a big counter combo but Adofo just gets out of the way.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hands checks a leg kick.
Adofo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hands.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Adofo lands a slapping body shot.
Adofo lands a nice shot to the body.
Hands plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Adofo ducks right into an uppercut from Hands.
Adofo misses with a body shot.
Hands just misses with a punch to the body.
Hands blocks a head kick by Adofo.
Hands throws a body kick that misses.
Adofo scores with a hook.
Adofo moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Adofo misses the target.
Hands takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Adofo staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chumani Adofo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Adofo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Adofo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hands counters with a nice body shot.
Adofo lands with a right hand.
Nice shot lands for Adofo.
Adofo looks to score with a jab to the body but Hands is just out of range.
Hands throwing a counter right hand but Adofo manages to avoid it.
Adofo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hands.
Hands closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Adofo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hands 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adofo connects with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Adofo.
Adofo throws a chopping leg kick but Hands manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hands checks a leg kick nicely.
Hands ducks right into an uppercut from Adofo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hands steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adofo.
Hands feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A head kick misses from Hands.
Nice cross by Hands.
Adofo throws a lazy uppercut
and Hands counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Adofo misses with a hook. Hands ducked under it nicely.
Adofo swings for the body but Hands moves out of range.
Hands throws a sloppy head kick
and Adofo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Adofo feints and then cracks Hands's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hands down.
Hands misses with a shot to the body
and Adofo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Adofo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A clash of legs there as Hands blocks the low kick.
Hands lands a head kick. Adofo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Adofo jabs Hands to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adofo tries to move into range but Hands moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Adofo scores with a nice right hand.
Adofo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Adofo throws a good cross that connects.
Adofo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hands swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hands throws a wild body kick that Adofo sees coming a mile off.
Adofo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hands.
Hands tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Adofo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hands moves away from the strike by Adofo.
Adofo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hands takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Adofo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hands has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hands blocks a head kick by Adofo.
Hands quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Adofo thuds a left hand into Hands's body.
Hands throws a hook but Adofo avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Adofo! But no joy.
Adofo misses with a leg kick
and Hands counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adofo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hands blocks a jab.
Adofo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Adofo lands a nice shot to the body.
Hands throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Adofo takes a swing at Hands's ribcage but misses.
Hands was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hands ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adofo misses with a body shot
enabling Hands to counter with a crisp jab.
Adofo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hands counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adofo swings widly with a right hand
and Hands counters with a body kick that stops Adofo in his tracks momentarily.
Adofo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hands motions for Adofo to come forward. Hands throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hands will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hands is looking to land body kicks.
A countering left hand to the body from Adofo misses.
Adofo misses with a wild body shot.
Adofo moves out of range of the strikes.
Hands throws a wild body kick that Adofo sees coming a mile off.
Hands tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Adofo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hands rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adofo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hands checks a leg kick.
Hands looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Adofo misses with a right hand
and Hands counters with a head kick. That will keep Adofo thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Adofo throws a big shot that misses.
Happy Hands has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Adofo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Adofo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Adofo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Adofo misses with a hook. Hands ducked under it nicely.
As Adofo backs away, Hands returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Adofo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hands stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Adofo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Adofo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hands defending well as Adofo loads up on a big left hand.
Hands throwing a counter right hand but Adofo manages to avoid it.
Adofo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hands has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Adofo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hands.
Hands ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Adofo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hands was well out of range. Poor timing from Adofo.
Hands is looking to counter punch.
A head kick misses from Hands.
Hands ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Hands on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Adofo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Adofo throws out a leg kick but Hands moves out of range and Adofo only half commits.
A counter left hand to the body from Hands misses its target.
Hands connects with a leg kick.
Adofo lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hands missing with a left hand there. Adofo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adofo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hands doesn't seem bothered though.
Adofo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Adofo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hands misses with a leg kick
and Adofo counters with an outside leg kick.
Hands checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hands throws a counter high kick but Adofo was just alert enough to avoid it.
Adofo defending well as Hands loads up on a big left hand.
Hands fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Adofo checks it well.
Adofo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Hands checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Adofo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Adofo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Adofo misses with a lunging right hand
and Hands counters with a good, hard body kick but Adofo shrugs it off.
Adofo moves out of range of the strikes.
Adofo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A big left from Adofo misses.
Adofo misses with a lunging right hand
and Hands counters with a crisp one two that drops Adofo! Hands thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Adofo to his feet! Adofo is in big trouble!
Adofo is rocked!
Adofo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Adofo is still on wobbly legs! Can Hands finish him?
Adofo throws a big shot that misses.
Adofo just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHands.
Hands misses with a looping right.
Adofo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hands counters with a huge head kick that drops Adofo! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Happy Hands!
Happy Hands decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ben Crispian (ranked 380 p4p, 342 weight class) and Kaven May Jr (ranked 35 p4p, 33 weight class). May Jr has chosen HonestKey- Self Discovery as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ben Crispian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kaven May Jr!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crispian checks the leg kick.
May Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Crispian checks it well.
May Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
May Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crispian.
May Jr misses with an uppercut.
May Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crispian.
Crispian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crispian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
May Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Crispian stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
May Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
May Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
May Jr checks a low kick from Crispian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
May Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Crispian in his tracks.
Ben Crispian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
May Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Crispian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
May Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crispian throws out the jab.
May Jr feints and then cracks Crispian's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Crispian down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
May Jr scores with a head kick.
May Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
May Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crispian.
May Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crispian.
A clash of legs there as May Jr blocks the low kick.
May Jr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Good shot there by May Jr.
May Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Sloppy strikes from May Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Crispian takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Crispian throws a shot from downtown. May Jr moves away and avoids it.
Crispian scores with a nice right hand.
May Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crispian.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crispian scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
May Jr throws a push kick but Crispian slaps the foot to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Crispian misses the target.
Crispian throws a jab when May Jr was well out of range.
It seemed like May Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
May Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Crispian can pounce on him.
Crispian staying out of range there.
May Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
 It looks like Kaven May Jr has been cut.
Crispian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crispian throws a big shot that misses.
May Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Crispian's shoulder, as Crispian tries to avoid the shot.
May Jr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Crispian throws a jab when May Jr was well out of range.
Crispian checks the leg kick nicely there.
Crispian checks a leg kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
May Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crispian.
Crispian misses with an uppercut
and May Jr counters with a body kick that stops Crispian in his tracks momentarily.
Crispian connects with a crisp jab.
May Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
May Jr staying out of range there.
May Jr fakes the leg kick and cracks Crispian in the body.
May Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
May Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crispian moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from May Jr. Crispian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crispian throws a hook to the side of May Jr's head but May Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crispian keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
May Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crispian.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
May Jr throws a solid leg kick but Crispian takes the impact on his shin and smiles at May Jr.
Crispian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crispian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crispian sets himself, and May Jr steps forward looking for the clinch! Crispian avoids it this time.
May Jr is looking to clinch.
Crispian cracks May Jr with an open hand slap.
May Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crispian takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
May Jr takes one to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Crispian.
May Jr is rocked!
A low kick from May Jr misses
and Crispian rattles May Jr with a well-timed uppercut counter. - May Jr tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Crispian dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving May Jr stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ben Crispian!
An out of breath Ben Crispian thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Kaven May Jr had this to say: 'I just wanna give a special shout out to all of my coaches and training partners! Thank you for everything you do!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nykolai Kersikov (ranked 193 p4p, 437 weight class) and James Johnson (ranked 19 p4p, 41 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kersikov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Frequencerz & Da Tweekaz - Full Control. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Nykolai Kersikov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice jab there from Johnson.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Kersikov misses with a straight right.
Kersikov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kersikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Nykolai Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson lands a jab.
Kersikov lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov connects with a single shot there.
Johnson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kersikov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kersikov misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov shoots in and gets a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Kersikov won't allow Johnson to get back to his feet.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Kersikov passes into half guard.
Kersikov is trying to control the action in half guard but Johnson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov prevents Johnson from standing back up.
Kersikov tries to pass to full mount but Johnson defends it.
Kersikov controlling the action here.
Johnson is staying active underneath Kersikov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Johnson is trying to escape back to his feet but Kersikov uses the scramble to pass into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Johnson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kersikov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Kersikov is chipping away with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Kersikov drags him back down.
Johnson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
James Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson slips a jab from Kersikov.
Johnson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kersikov missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Good exchange - Kersikov coming out on top.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Kersikov attempts a counter takedown but Johnson avoids it well and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Kersikov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kersikov misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov 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.
Kersikov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but Kersikov is controlling him
Kersikov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but Kersikov is controlling him
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Johnson is trying to stand up here but Kersikov is controlling him well.
Kersikov is nestled in close to Johnson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Johnson is looking to escape.
Johnson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Johnson thows a leg kick but Kersikov checks it
and Kersikov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kersikov won't allow Johnson to get back to his feet.
Kersikov stands up over Johnson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Johnson pushes Kersikov off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A bone on bone clash there as Kersikov blocks the leg kick.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Kersikov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Johnson throws the left hand but Kersikov avoids the punch easily.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Kersikov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Johnson sprawls and moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kersikov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kersikov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kersikov lands with a nice body punch.
Johnson connects with a body shot.
Kersikov with a poor takedown
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov with a poor takedown
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nykolai Kersikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kersikov lands with a nice combination. Johnson backs away looking to recover.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Johnson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kersikov is out of range.
Kersikov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Kersikov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kersikov.
Johnson flicks out a counter leg kick but Kersikov steps away.
Johnson throws a combination. Kersikov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Johnson.
Johnson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A cross from Kersikov lands.
Jab by Kersikov.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kersikov feinted with a counter takedown.
Kersikov jabs Johnson right on the nose. Johnson blinks but takes it well.
Johnson misses with a hook
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Johnson 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.
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kersikov is defended easily by Johnson.
Kersikov lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Johnson.
Kersikov throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Kersikov - just one landing.
Kersikov throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
It looks like Kersikov has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kersikov throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
James Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it.
Johnson lands with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a hook
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kersikov swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kersikov.
Kersikov feinted with a counter takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kersikov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Kersikov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to stand but Kersikov is controlling the position.
Kersikov trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson wants to stand but Kersikov is controlling the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kersikov throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kersikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kersikov misses with a hook
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Kersikov misses.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Johnson flicks out a counter leg kick but Kersikov steps away.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kersikov misses with a body punch
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov cracks Johnson with an open hand slap.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov connects with a body shot.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Kersikov looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kersikov feinted with a counter takedown.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Johnson's half guard.
Kersikov prevents Johnson from standing back up.
Kersikov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Johnson is trying to escape back to his feet but Kersikov uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov tries to score with some ground and pound. Johnson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The referee asks Kersikov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kersikov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Johnson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is not content to let Kersikov control the position.
Kersikov controls the position.
Kersikov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Johnson sneaks out the side door and pushes Kersikov away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Johnson tries to bum rush Kersikov with a series of wild strikes but Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut.
Johnson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kersikov misses with a straight left.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kersikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Johnson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kersikov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kersikov's hands.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kersikov throws out the jab.
Jab, jab by Kersikov - just one landing.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
Kersikov ducks right into an uppercut from Johnson.
Kersikov lands a jab to the nose.
Johnson throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Kersikov misses the target.
Nice uppercut lands for Kersikov. That snapped Johnson's head back.
Johnson needs to keep his hands up - Kersikov had a free shot at his head there.
Nice body punch from Kersikov.
Kersikov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nykolai Kersikov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Kersikov needs to keep his hands up - Johnson had a free shot at his head there.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Kersikov is looking to counter punch.
Johnson takes one to the chin there.
Johnson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good exchange - Kersikov coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Kersikov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kersikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson unleashes a big counter combination but Kersikov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kersikov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Johnson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kersikov is controlling him well.
Kersikov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kersikov takes a little break here. Johnson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Johnson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kersikov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Johnson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kersikov tries to score with some ground and pound. Johnson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov working the ground and pound but Johnson is defending the strikes.
Kersikov cracks Johnson with a big right hand but Johnson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Johnson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kersikov misses with the ground and pound.
Kersikov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson tries to escape but Kersikov is in control.
Kersikov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson pushes Kersikov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kersikov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kersikov throws a strike aimed at the side of Johnson's head but Johnson avoids it well.
Johnson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kersikov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kersikov wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Johnson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kersikov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Kersikov is dominant here and he's now got Johnson's back!
Johnson covers up after that shot from Kersikov.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but Kersikov has full control of the position and if anything, Johnson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Kersikov tries to get the hooks in deep but Johnson pushed the leg off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kersikov scores with strikes from the back.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Kersikov.
Kersikov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Kersikov lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Johnson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Kersikov punishes Johnson with strikes from the back mount.
Johnson trying to get back to his feet but Kersikov is in full control for now.
Kersikov scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Johnson is looking for a way out.
Kersikov trying to control momentarily.
Johnson trying to get back to his feet but Kersikov is in full control for now.
Kersikov lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Johnson to escape the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to stand back up.
Kersikov has Johnson flattened out and is raining down punches.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Johnson has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Kersikov.
Kersikov lands with a hammerfist to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Kersikov is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Kersikov is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Johnson. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Johnson is trying to stand back up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov missing with punches from the back.
Kersikov misses with an elbow to the head.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Will Kersikov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The referee is taking a good look at Johnson as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Kersikov!
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but Kersikov has full control of the position and if anything, Johnson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Kersikov throwing damaging strikes from the back! Johnson could be in trouble here!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to get back to his feet but Kersikov is in full control for now.
Kersikov misses with punches from the back.
Kersikov is punishing Johnson with strikes - can he finish him?!
Kersikov connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Johnson to escape the position.
Kersikov connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Johnson to escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kersikov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Even with his hooks in, Kersikov manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov controls the position.
Kersikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Kersikov throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Johnson!
Kersikov is looking to control Johnson but Johnson is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Nykolai Kersikov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Kersikov scores with punches and elbows.
Johnson is trying to stand back up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Johnson slips a straight right by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Kersikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson is looking for the big counter here.
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Johnson misses with an uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kersikov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nykolai Kersikov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kersikov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nykolai Kersikov!
Nykolai Kersikov retains his featherweight title!
Nykolai Kersikov 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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