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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yuu Mi (ranked 5460 p4p, 5107 weight class) and Takuma Yamauchi (ranked 284 p4p, 282 weight class). The key to victory for Yuu Mi has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ White Belt
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yuu Mi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takuma Yamauchi!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamauchi darts in and clinches Mi up against the cage.
Mi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yamauchi clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Yamauchi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mi tries to keep at a distance but Yamauchi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yamauchi has Mi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mi is trying to stall.
Yamauchi jumps guard and drags Mi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Yamauchi is pulling down on Mi's head. It's preventing any offense from Mi, at least for the moment.
Mi looking to sit in guard and control but Yamauchi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamauchi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamauchi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Yamauchi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
It looks like Yamauchi might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Mi is working an open guard so Yamauchi takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Yamauchi moves into range and clinches up with Mi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yamauchi successfully pulls guard.
Mi trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamauchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mi landing with the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Yamauchi holds on and takes a little breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yamauchi keeping moving, preventing Mi from controlling successfully.
Yamauchi has his hands on Mi's head, controlling the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Takuma Yamauchi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Yamauchi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mi.
Mi throws a body punch but Yamauchi moves out of range.
Mi misses with a straight right.
Yamauchi throws a sloppy head kick
and Mi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yamauchi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mi lands a body shot.
Mi misses with a wild combination.
Yamauchi drives through and clinches with Mi against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yamauchi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mi tries a body shot but Yamauchi blocks it.
Yamauchi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yamauchi wants to take the fight to the mat but Mi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Yamauchi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yamauchi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamauchi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Yuu Mi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takuma Yamauchi.
Yamauchi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mi misses with a hook. Yamauchi ducked under it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Mi. Those never looked like landing.
Yamauchi wants to counter with a clinch but Mi pushes him away.
Yamauchi slips under a jab from Mi.
Yamauchi forces Mi back against the cage and clinches.
Mi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mi is trying to stall.
Yamauchi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Yamauchi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick by Yamauchi misses
and Yamauchi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yamauchi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mi throws a jab but it's blocked by Yamauchi.
Yamauchi has closed the distance and engaged Mi in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamauchi pulls guard effortlessly.
Mi wants to control from the top but Yamauchi keeps moving.
Yamauchi has Mi pulled in close to control his posture.
Mi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yamauchi on the ground.
Yamauchi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mi's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mi trying to keep a closed guard but Yamauchi is proving a slippery customer.
Mi wants to sweep here but Yamauchi controlling him for the moment.
Yamauchi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Yamauchi is continuing to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Takuma Yamauchi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Yamauchi shoots and misses
and Mi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yamauchi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yamauchi jumps guard.
Yamauchi keeping moving, preventing Mi from controlling successfully.
Mi looking to sit in guard and control but Yamauchi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Yamauchi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Takuma Yamauchi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mi 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.
Yamauchi controlling from the top position.
Yamauchi gets to his feet - Mi follows without any prompting.
Yamauchi closes the distance and clinches.
Yamauchi gets control of Mi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Yamauchi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mi stopping the sweep attempt from Yamauchi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamauchi pulls Mi in to control the position.
Yamauchi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Yamauchi 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.
Yamauchi stands up and waves to Mi to follow him.
Yamauchi takes the fight into the clinch.
Mi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Yuu Mi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takuma Yamauchi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mi tries a body shot but Yamauchi blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takuma Yamauchi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yamauchi 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takuma Yamauchi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nacho Palhares (ranked 4184 p4p, 4273 weight class) and Roy Salazar (ranked 425 p4p, 436 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nacho Palhares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Roy Salazar!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palhares staying out of range there.
Palhares closes the distance and pushes Salazar back into the cage.
Palhares jumps guard but Salazar stands there with Palhares around his waist. Palhares gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Salazar wants to stall.
Palhares pulls guard successfully.
Palhares looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Salazar is stalling in the full guard.
Salazar wants to control from the top but Palhares keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salazar controlling from the top position.
Palhares on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Palhares tries to get out of the position.
Salazar is sitting in close to Palhares's body. Palhares has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Salazar is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Salazar is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Palhares.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nacho Palhares!
Nacho Palhares seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Randell Robertson (ranked 5142 p4p, 5011 weight class) and Eric Nguyen (ranked 471 p4p, 462 weight class). Eric Nguyen will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Randell Robertson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eric Nguyen!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nguyen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nguyen wants to clinch but Robertson slips to the side
and Robertson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Robertson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Robertson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Robertson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Nguyen has his hands clasped together but Robertson breaks the hold and Nguyen is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Robertson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Randell Robertson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Van Brock (ranked 1812 p4p, 2897 weight class) and Huug Schlepper (ranked 118 p4p, 167 weight class). Schlepper is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: AC/DC - Highway to Hell. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Van Brock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Huug Schlepper!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schlepper on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Brock misses with a wild body shot.
Schlepper staying out of range there.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Brock enables Schlepper to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Brock manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Schlepper looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Brock is trying to control the position but Schlepper postures up.
Schlepper's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Schlepper advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brock is letting Schlepper control him for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brock on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brock tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Brock's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brock tries to buck Schlepper off but Schlepper is having none of it.
Brock might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Schlepper content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Schlepper thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Schlepper is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Schlepper has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Schlepper controlling the pace for now.
Brock looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Huug Schlepper dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Brock stuffs the takedown attempt from Schlepper. Schlepper gets slowly back to his feet.
Brock loads up on a big right hand but Schlepper slips the punch.
Brock looks to land a left hand but Schlepper moved out of range nicely.
Brock looks to score with a jab to the body but Schlepper is just out of range.
Schlepper moves away from the strike by Brock.
Schlepper moves out of range as Brock strikes.
Brock misses with the combination.
Schlepper shoots for a takedown but Brock saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brock rushes Schlepper and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Schlepper leaning his opponent against the cage.
Brock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Schlepper takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Schlepper is trying to pull guard but Brock has him pressed against the cage.
Van Brock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Huug Schlepper.
Schlepper tries to pull guard but Brock won't allow it.
Brock lands a hook that snaps the head of Schlepper backwards.
Schlepper has Brock pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brock manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Schlepper looking for a takedown.
Brock gets through Schlepper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Schlepper dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Brock works on Schlepper's body with a couple of short punches.
Brock is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Schlepper's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Brock fails to land.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Schlepper tries for a takedown but Brock manages to get underhooks.
Schlepper is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brock gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brock.
Brock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Schlepper tries to score a body lock takedown but Brock shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schlepper stalling.
Brock digs a right hand underneath Schlepper's ribcage. Schlepper let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Van Brock dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Schlepper takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brock just misses with a punch to the body.
Brock misses with a straight right.
Schlepper tries to counter by closing the distance.
Schlepper fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brock throws a shot from downtown. Schlepper moves away and avoids it.
Schlepper tries to counter by closing the distance.
Schlepper with a poor takedown
and Brock counters with a stiff right hand.
Huug Schlepper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brock misses the shot to the body.
Brock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Schlepper looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Brock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schlepper can do to turn this around?
Schlepper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brock looking to control.
Schlepper controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brock looking for a sweep. Not yet Brock, not yet.
Schlepper sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Schlepper stopping the sweep attempt from Brock.
Schlepper slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Brock looking to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Schlepper looks for a takedown but Brock sprawls well.
Van Brock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Huug Schlepper.
Schlepper shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Schlepper closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Schlepper advances to full mount.
Schlepper looking to control and managing it successfully.
Schlepper with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Schlepper has control of Brock's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Brock regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Schlepper sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Huug Schlepper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Schlepper 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Huug Schlepper!
Huug Schlepper tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lamar Karter (ranked 834 p4p, 3263 weight class) and Josue Souza (ranked 58 p4p, 179 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lamar Karter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Josue Souza!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karter lands a jab.
 It looks like Josue Souza has been cut.
Karter displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Souza.
Karter throwing a counter right hand but Souza manages to avoid it.
Souza fails with the takedown
and Karter counters with a nice right hand that sends Souza toppling to the canvas! Souza scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Karter finish him?!
 Souza is rocked!
Souza gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Karter counters with a huge right that knocks Souza out cold! Karter is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lamar Karter!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Essien Ekuoba (ranked 853 p4p, 3397 weight class) and Ville Valo (ranked 62 p4p, 187 weight class). Ekuoba comes to the cage accompanied by Pure Water. Ville Valo will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Essien Ekuoba!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ville Valo!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valo throws a leg kick
and Ekuoba counters with a shoot takedown. Valo fights it but they end up in guard.
Ekuoba trying to control the position from guard on top but Valo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ekuoba.
Ekuoba controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ekuoba wants to get up but he can't break Valo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valo working a defensive guard here.
Ekuoba is stalling in the full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ekuoba seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Valo for as long as he can get away with.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekuoba gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ekuoba works on Valo's body with a couple of short punches.
Valo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ekuoba stalling against the cage.
Valo misses with an elbow over the top.
Ekuoba is pushing Valo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ekuoba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Valo ducks under a wild hook from Ekuoba.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekuoba has closed the distance and engaged Valo in a clinch.
Ekuoba stalling in the clinch.
Ekuoba presses Valo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Valo managing to block the knees to the body from Ekuoba.
Ekuoba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ekuoba throws a jab but it's blocked by Valo.
Valo tries to counter with a clinch but Ekuoba shakes him off and moves away.
Valo tries a head kick but it misses.
Valo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ekuoba.
Ekuoba getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Ville Valo has been cut.
Ekuoba takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
 It looks like Essien Ekuoba has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valo walks into a left hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Valo. That's going to slow Ekuoba down.
Valo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ekuoba throws out the jab.
Ekuoba connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Valo out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Essien Ekuoba!
Essien Ekuoba is the new super heavyweight champion!
Ville Valo spoke after the fight, saying 'Sleep with both your eyes open. '.
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