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MFC-16 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alan West (ranked 4707 p4p, 22880 weight class) and Ethan Campbell (ranked 518 p4p, 571 weight class). Alan West had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 3 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alan West!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Ethan Campbell!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell gets a clinch.
Campbell lands a right hand.
Campbell breaks the clinch.
Campbell closes the distance looking to clinch
and Campbell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Campbell thows a leg kick but West checks it
and West counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Campbell moves to clinch but West breaks away
and West counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Campbell misses with a takedown attempt
enabling West to counter with a crisp jab.
Campbell rushes West and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell is looking to take this one to the mat.
West pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alan West is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Campbell with a lazy takedown attempt
and West counters with a nice uppercut.
Alan West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Campbell.
Campbell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
West drags the fight down to the ground.
West working a defensive guard here.
West knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Campbell on the ground.
Campbell wants to control from the top but West keeps moving.
West looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Campbell puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell wants to work for an arm triangle but West is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
West is trying to get back to full guard.
Campbell wants to take a breather but West is having none of it.
Campbell is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for West!
West tries to hold on but Campbell postures up.
West is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Campbell is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell controlling the pace for now.
Campbell throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Campbell goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now West is on top in guard.
West decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Campbell tries to clinch up
and Campbell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell moves to clinch but West breaks away
and West counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Campbell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and West counters with a stiff right hand.
Campbell misses with a takedown
and West counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Campbell clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alan West will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Campbell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Campbell throws a left and a right that both miss
and West connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Campbell tries a head kick but it misses.
Campbell throws a sloppy head kick
and West counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Campbell with a poor takedown
and Campbell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Campbell tries to clinch
and West counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and West counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like West has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Ethan Campbell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Campbell darts in trying to clinch
enabling West to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell throws a head kick that misses
letting West counter with a right hand.
Campbell moves to clinch but West breaks away
and West connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Campbell with a lazy takedown attempt
and West connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alan West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Campbell.
Campbell tries to clinch but West moves away
and West cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Campbell fails with the takedown
and West counters with a stiff right hand.
Campbell is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell tries to clinch up
and West counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Campbell shoots and misses
and West counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Campbell with a lazy takedown attempt
and West counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Campbell moves to clinch but West breaks away
letting West counter with a right hand.
Ethan Campbell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
West circles away from the clinch attempt
and West connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Campbell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell misses with a takedown
enabling West to counter with a crisp jab.
West is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Campbell can do to turn this around?
Campbell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and West counters with a stiff right hand.
Campbell closes the distance but West moves to the side
and West counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Campbell is predictable there
and West counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell shoots and misses
enabling West to counter with a crisp jab.
Campbell misses with a takedown attempt
and West counters with a straight right hand.
Campbell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and West counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Campbell has his takedown stuffed
and West counters with a nice uppercut.
Campbell tries to clinch but West moves away
and West connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
West circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling West to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alan West dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Campbell tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and West counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Campbell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and West counters with a nice uppercut.
Campbell shoots and misses
and West counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling West to counter with a crisp jab.
Alan West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Campbell.
Campbell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Campbell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and West connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell wants to clinch but West slips to the side
and West counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Campbell closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling West to counter with a crisp jab.
Campbell with a lazy takedown attempt
and West counters with a stiff right hand.
Campbell tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling West to counter with a crisp jab.
Campbell tries for a takedown but West circles away easily
and West counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and West counters with a stiff right hand.
Campbell tries to clinch
and Campbell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
West is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Campbell misses with a takedown attempt
and West cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Campbell fails with the takedown
and Campbell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alan West is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Campbell tries for a takedown but West circles away easily
and West counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell tries for a takedown but West circles away easily
and West counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
West circles away from the clinch attempt
and West connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alan West is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Campbell has his takedown stuffed
and West counters with a nice uppercut.
Campbell misses with a takedown
and West cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell misses with a takedown
and West counters with a nice uppercut.
Campbell throws a lazy head kick
and West counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Campbell shoots and misses
enabling West to counter with a crisp jab.
Campbell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Campbell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Campbell is trying desperately to land a takedown but West is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Campbell.
Campbell with a poor takedown
and Campbell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Campbell tries to clinch but West moves away
and West counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Campbell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and West counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alan West showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for West, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:25
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:25
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alan West!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Naruesorn Chaiyachue (ranked 2801 p4p, 22735 weight class) and Andrzej Bebok (ranked 264 p4p, 410 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Naruesorn Chaiyachue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 91 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrzej Bebok!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bebok shoots in for a takedown but Chaiyachue shows good takedown defense.
Chaiyachue was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chaiyachue darts in and clinches Bebok up against the cage.
Bebok prevents a body shot from Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue tries to land knees in the clinch but Bebok avoids the damage to the body.
Bebok misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Chaiyachue.
Bebok on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bebok blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chaiyachue is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bebok is defending well for now.
Bebok throws a punch but it's blocked by Chaiyachue.
Bebok managing to block the knees to the body from Chaiyachue.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bebok takes a knee to the side of the body.
Chaiyachue gets control of Bebok's arms and successfully pulls guard. Chaiyachue will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Chaiyachue wants to get back to his feet but Bebok is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chaiyachue kicks Bebok off and gets to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaiyachue moves into the clinch.
Chaiyachue is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bebok is defending well for now.
Bebok is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Chaiyachue works on Bebok's body with a couple of short punches.
Chaiyachue landing knees to the body.
Chaiyachue jumps guard but Bebok stands there with Chaiyachue around his waist. Chaiyachue gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bebok has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Chaiyachue seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bebok can turn it around.
Chaiyachue tries to land knees in the clinch but Bebok avoids the damage to the body.
Bebok on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chaiyachue missing with knees to the body.
Chaiyachue missing with knees to the body.
Chaiyachue is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bebok is defending well for now.
Chaiyachue pulls guard successfully.
Chaiyachue is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Chaiyachue tries to land knees in the clinch but Bebok avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaiyachue is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bebok is defending well for now.
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!
Bebok blocks a body shot from Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue has been working on his balance at Rising Sun Training, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Bebok.
Bebok managing to block the knees to the body from Chaiyachue.
Bebok on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chaiyachue tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bebok misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chaiyachue jumps into guard, dragging Bebok to the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chaiyachue is on top in guard.
Bebok wants to sweep but no luck.
Chaiyachue wanted to stand there but Bebok had control of the position.
Chaiyachue controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaiyachue passes into half guard.
Chaiyachue trying to control the pace.
Bebok is looking for a sweep. Chaiyachue is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chaiyachue content to control rather than advance.
Chaiyachue working the head and body with strikes.
Chaiyachue decides to stand up.
Bebok forces Chaiyachue back against the cage and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bebok blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bebok avoiding damage as Chaiyachue throws knees to the body.
Bebok blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chaiyachue trying to land knees to the body.
Bebok swings wildly with an uppercut but Chaiyachue uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chaiyachue tries to land knees in the clinch but Bebok avoids the damage to the body.
Chaiyachue turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Sloppy strikes there by Chaiyachue.
Bebok is trying to control Chaiyachue's posture but Chaiyachue avoids it.
Chaiyachue moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Naruesorn Chaiyachue dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Chaiyachue dives in and scores a takedown into Bebok's guard.
Bebok controls Chaiyachue momentarily but Chaiyachue frees himself.
Chaiyachue 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.
Bebok trying to keep a closed guard but Chaiyachue is proving a slippery customer.
Chaiyachue throwing strikes from guard but Bebok blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bebok working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue throwing strikes from guard but Bebok blocks nicely.
Bebok working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bebok utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bebok controls Chaiyachue momentarily but Chaiyachue frees himself.
Chaiyachue controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Naruesorn Chaiyachue overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chaiyachue with a nice head shot there.
Chaiyachue decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Chaiyachue moves into the clinch.
Chaiyachue works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chaiyachue tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bebok avoids it.
Chaiyachue is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bebok is defending well for now.
Chaiyachue pulls guard successfully.
Chaiyachue trying to control the position here.
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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chaiyachue is on top in guard.
Chaiyachue passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Chaiyachue landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Chaiyachue moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Chaiyachue working away.
Chaiyachue staying calm.
Chaiyachue decides to stand back up. Chaiyachue steps back and let's Bebok get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaiyachue keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chaiyachue pushes Bebok up against the cage in a clinch.
Chaiyachue tries to pull guard but Bebok holds him up against the cage and eventually Chaiyachue drops back down to his feet.
Bebok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chaiyachue goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bebok lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chaiyachue backwards.
Chaiyachue tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bebok avoids it.
Chaiyachue works on Bebok's body with a couple of short punches.
Bebok working aggressively here.
Bebok blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaiyachue scores a nice knee to the body.
Chaiyachue lands a takedown into guard.
Chaiyachue stands up from Bebok's guard - Chaiyachue perhaps looking for a knockout.
Chaiyachue rushes Bebok and presses him up against the cage.
Chaiyachue tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bebok avoids it.
Chaiyachue trying to land knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chaiyachue tries a body shot but Bebok blocks it.
Chaiyachue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bebok.
Chaiyachue decides to pull guard.
Chaiyachue manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Chaiyachue trying to land knees to the body.
Chaiyachue blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Naruesorn Chaiyachue dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Chaiyachue lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue clobbers Bebok with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bebok closes the distance and pushes Chaiyachue back into the cage.
Chaiyachue tries to land knees in the clinch but Bebok avoids the damage to the body.
Bebok avoiding damage as Chaiyachue throws knees to the body.
Chaiyachue crunches a lovely knee into Bebok's ribcage.
Bebok swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Naruesorn Chaiyachue has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chaiyachue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bebok.
Bebok avoiding damage as Chaiyachue throws knees to the body.
Chaiyachue missing with knees to the body.
Chaiyachue tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bebok avoids it.
Chaiyachue tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bebok on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chaiyachue working Bebok over with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bebok blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chaiyachue tries to land knees in the clinch but Bebok avoids the damage to the body.
Bebok avoiding damage as Chaiyachue throws knees to the body.
Chaiyachue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bebok.
Chaiyachue struggles to land a body shot inside as Bebok controls his hands.
Chaiyachue doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bebok throws a head punch that misses.
Chaiyachue is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bebok can do to turn this around?
Chaiyachue missing with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bebok lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Chaiyachue crunches a lovely knee into Bebok's ribcage.
Bebok takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chaiyachue tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bebok avoids it.
Chaiyachue tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bebok's elbow.
Naruesorn Chaiyachue is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaiyachue tries a body shot but Bebok blocks it.
Bebok misses with some punches.
Bebok on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bebok misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chaiyachue tightens his grip and picks Bebok up, before dumping him to the ground. Bebok manages to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chaiyachue stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Chaiyachue moves into the clinch.
Chaiyachue misses with a body punch.
Chaiyachue lands a good knee to the midsection. Bebok won't want to take too many of those.
Bebok avoiding damage as Chaiyachue throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaiyachue goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chaiyachue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bebok.
A body shot lands from Chaiyachue.
Bebok avoiding damage as Chaiyachue throws knees to the body.
Chaiyachue jumps guard and drags Bebok to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Chaiyachue has his feet on Bebok's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Chaiyachue gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chaiyachue trying to land knees to the body.
Chaiyachue tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bebok avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaiyachue jumps guard but Bebok turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Chaiyachue misses with a punch to the body.
Chaiyachue lands a body shot.
Chaiyachue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bebok.
Bebok misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bebok misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chaiyachue lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bebok blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chaiyachue misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andrzej Bebok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chaiyachue blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Naruesorn Chaiyachue showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chaiyachue has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:24
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Naruesorn Chaiyachue!
A relieved looking Naruesorn Chaiyachue thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Krzysztof Zakrzewski (ranked 23904 p4p, 21396 weight class) and Diego Hageman (ranked 454 p4p, 447 weight class). Krzysztof Zakrzewski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 7 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Krzysztof Zakrzewski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 32 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Hageman!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hageman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Zakrzewski's half guard.
Hageman seems to be looking for submissions.
Zakrzewski wants to get back to full guard.
Zakrzewski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Zakrzewski wants to sweep but no luck.
Hageman wants to control from the top but Zakrzewski keeps moving.
Hageman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zakrzewski is keeping the position for now.
Hageman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hageman throwing strikes from guard but Zakrzewski blocks nicely.
Hageman content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hageman throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zakrzewski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hageman controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zakrzewski working a defensive guard here.
Hageman looking to pass the guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hageman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hageman has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Zakrzewski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hageman punching from mount but Zakrzewski doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Zakrzewski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hageman looking for a guillotine from mount but Zakrzewski is having none of it.
Hageman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Zakrzewski hang on?
Hageman goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Zakrzewski is on top in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zakrzewski trying to control the position from guard on top but Hageman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hageman holds on and takes a little breather.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hageman is on top in guard.
Hageman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zakrzewski has his foot on Hageman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hageman works his way back into a safe position though.
Zakrzewski is breathing heavily.
Hageman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hageman won't allow Zakrzewski to sweep him here.
Hageman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zakrzewski keeping moving, preventing Hageman from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Hageman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Zakrzewski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hageman as he avoids it easily.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Zakrzewski enables Hageman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Zakrzewski manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hageman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hageman postures up in Zakrzewski's guard and throws a big left but Zakrzewski blocks it.
Hageman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Zakrzewski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hageman postures up in Zakrzewski's guard and throws a big left but Zakrzewski blocks it.
Hageman passes Zakrzewski's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Zakrzewski is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hageman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hageman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hageman stalling.
Zakrzewski punching from the bottom.
Hageman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
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.
Hageman trying to control the action but Zakrzewski is working from the bottom.
Zakrzewski tries to roll over but Hageman keeps him under control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hageman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hageman trying to control the action but Zakrzewski is working from the bottom.
Hageman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zakrzewski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hageman.
Hageman controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zakrzewski wants to improve his position but Hageman is controlling well.
Hageman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zakrzewski defends it well.
Zakrzewski flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
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.
Hageman is trying to work for a kimura but Zakrzewski is defending well.
Hageman is working for a kimura but Zakrzewski is defending it quite comfortably.
Hageman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hageman is working for an americana but Zakrzewski has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Hageman was thinking about the submission.
Hageman throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Hageman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hageman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zakrzewski circles away.
Zakrzewski wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Zakrzewski goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
 It looks like Diego Hageman has been cut.
Hageman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Zakrzewski scores with a four punch combination!
Krzysztof Zakrzewski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hageman darts in looking for a takedown but Zakrzewski gets double underhooks and turns Hageman into the cage.
Zakrzewski jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Zakrzewski tries to clinch but Hageman moves out of range.
Hageman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zakrzewski stuffs the takedown.
Krzysztof Zakrzewski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Hageman.
Hageman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zakrzewski counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zakrzewski tries to clinch there but Hageman circles away.
Diego Hageman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zakrzewski shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Zakrzewski showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zakrzewski tries to stand and escape but Hageman is controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hageman tries to get to full guard but Zakrzewski has control of the leg.
Zakrzewski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hageman defends it well.
Hageman trying to control here.
Hageman is refusing to be controlled, as Zakrzewski sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Zakrzewski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hageman defending well though.
Zakrzewski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Zakrzewski shoots in and drives through. Hageman sprawls well.
Zakrzewski throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hageman misses with a takedown attempt - Zakrzewski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zakrzewski is looking to clinch but Hageman is avoiding it.
Zakrzewski wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zakrzewski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hageman but Hageman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hageman clinches up against the cage.
Hageman ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hageman no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hageman keeping moving, preventing Zakrzewski from controlling successfully.
Zakrzewski is really struggling to control Hageman but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Diego Hageman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zakrzewski throws a strike but Hageman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hageman trying to control the position from guard on top but Zakrzewski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zakrzewski wants to stand and escape but Hageman is having none of it.
Hageman tries to free his leg and advance position but Zakrzewski is retaining full guard.
Zakrzewski controls Hageman momentarily but Hageman frees himself.
Hageman is standing up over Zakrzewski. Zakrzewski looks to escape but Hageman dives into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zakrzewski regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Krzysztof Zakrzewski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hageman 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Hageman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Balink Tarlah (ranked 2013 p4p, 3571 weight class) and Jack Lawson (ranked 278 p4p, 447 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Solid boxing
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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 33 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Balink Tarlah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Lawson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarlah throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tarlah gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lawson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tarlah 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.
Lawson throws a big elbow that misses.
Tarlah has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lawson has passed into side control.
Lawson misses with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Tarlah struggling a bit here.
Tarlah is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An elbow from Lawson crashes against the mat.
Tarlah tries to bench press Lawson off him but Lawson keeps the position.
Lawson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lawson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tarlah is looking to regain half guard here but Lawson keeps moving and retains side control.
Tarlah holding on.
Lawson is trying to get an arm triangle but Tarlah is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tarlah tries to buck Lawson off but Lawson is having none of it.
Lawson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tarlah is looking for a sweep.
Lawson trying to control the position but Tarlah is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tarlah lands a nice shot to the body.
Tarlah throws a leg kick which misses Lawson's front leg but catches the back leg as Lawson tries to avoid it.
Tarlah misses with a wild body shot.
Tarlah ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Balink Tarlah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lawson avoids the body shot from Tarlah.
Tarlah throws a body punch but Lawson moves out of range.
A combination from Tarlah does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Tarlah is predictable there
and Lawson counters with a single leg into guard. Tarlah didn't expect that.
Lawson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lawson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lawson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lawson won't allow Tarlah to sweep him here.
Lawson trying to control but Tarlah is working from the bottom.
Lawson throws a strike but Tarlah rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tarlah looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lawson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tarlah controls the pace.
Tarlah has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Lawson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lawson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tarlah sprawls well initially but Lawson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tarlah is pressing down on Lawson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tarlah looking for a sweep. Not yet Tarlah, not yet.
Tarlah lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Tarlah trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tarlah has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice combo by Tarlah! Oh, that's hurt him - Lawson falls to the canvas and Tarlah follows him into side control.
It looks like Jack Lawson has been cut.
Jack Lawson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tarlah creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarlah remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Tarlah cracks Lawson with a big right hand but Lawson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Lawson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lawson trying to remain calm as Tarlah controls from the top position.
Lawson regains half guard there - taking advantage of Tarlah's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lawson is refusing to be controlled, as Tarlah sits in half guard.
Still in half guard, Tarlah seems content to control.
Lawson is holding on to half guard well.
Tarlah performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Balink Tarlah dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jack Lawson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A low kick from Tarlah misses
and Lawson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lawson is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Tarlah reverses the position - he's now on top in Lawson's guard.
Lawson is pulling down on Tarlah's head. It's preventing any offense from Tarlah, at least for the moment.
Tarlah keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lawson's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah postures up.
Tarlah working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lawson's head.
Tarlah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lawson can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tarlah is one step ahead there.
Lawson wants to get back to his feet but Tarlah is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Our spies down at at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym inform us that Lawson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Tarlah not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tarlah chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lawson working a defensive guard but Tarlah manages to pass into side control anyway.
A lull in the action here as Tarlah stalls from top position.
Lawson struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson is not content to let Tarlah control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lawson tries to buck Tarlah off but Tarlah is having none of it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Lawson is trying to escape the position but Tarlah is controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tarlah throws a body punch but Lawson moves out of range.
Tarlah displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lawson.
As Lawson backs away, Tarlah returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tarlah throws a leg kick
and Lawson counters with a single leg into guard. Tarlah didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarlah pulls Lawson in close to prevent any damage.
Lawson looking to sit in guard and control but Tarlah gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarlah is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tarlah cracks Lawson with a solid left hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarlah trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Balink Tarlah.
I think Tarlah 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Balink Tarlah!
Balink Tarlah thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Gayweather (ranked 2125 p4p, 3423 weight class) and Fedor Mazepin (ranked 246 p4p, 384 weight class). Mazepin has chosen boom as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Floyd Gayweather!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 56 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fedor Mazepin!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gayweather jabs Mazepin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mazepin misses with a takedown attempt
and Gayweather counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gayweather.
Gayweather is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Gayweather advances to half guard.
Gayweather winds up and cracks Mazepin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mazepin actively working from the bottom here.
Gayweather trying to control the pace.
Gayweather 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.
Gayweather is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mazepin!
Mazepin is desperately trying to improve his position but Gayweather has a good base and remains in mount.
Mazepin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gayweather controlling the position easily from mount.
Gayweather lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gayweather landing strikes from the mount.
It looks like Fedor Mazepin has been cut.
Mazepin looks winded!
Gayweather controlling his opponent.
Mazepin is trying to escape the mount.
Gayweather controlling the position easily from mount.
Mazepin takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Gayweather's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Floyd Gayweather!
Fedor Mazepin spoke after the fight, saying 'until next time'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva (ranked 2578 p4p, 3447 weight class) and Dan Averescu (ranked 349 p4p, 437 weight class). Averescu comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Guns N' Roses - Welcome To The Jungle kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 39 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Averescu!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Ferreira Da Silva misses.
Averescu ducks right into an uppercut from Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Averescu is just out of range.
Averescu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Averescu gets tackled into the cage by Ferreira Da Silva. Ferreira Da Silva maintains the clinch.
Averescu blocks the elbow strike.
Ferreira Da Silva pushes Averescu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ferreira Da Silva tries to throw a body punch but Averescu avoids it by throwing Ferreira Da Silva back against the cage.
Averescu blocks a body shot from Ferreira Da Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ferreira Da Silva.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ferreira Da Silva leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ferreira Da Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira Da Silva manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ferreira Da Silva looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ferreira Da Silva leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva stalling the fight.
Ferreira Da Silva's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ferreira Da Silva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ferreira Da Silva takes a swing at Averescu's ribcage but misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ferreira Da Silva.
It seemed like Averescu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Averescu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ferreira Da Silva connects with a jab.
Ferreira Da Silva rushes Averescu and presses him up against the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva taking a breather.
Ferreira Da Silva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ferreira Da Silva manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ferreira Da Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira Da Silva being controlled against the cage.
Averescu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ferreira Da Silva leaning his opponent against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Ferreira Da Silva.
The referee calls for Ferreira Da Silva to work.
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.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Averescu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Averescu backwards.
Ferreira Da Silva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva controlling the action here for a moment.
Ferreira Da Silva gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Averescu letting Ferreira Da Silva take a breather here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A combination from Ferreira Da Silva does no damage.
Ferreira Da Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Averescu.
Ferreira Da Silva bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Averescu's head.
Averescu ducks right into an uppercut from Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ferreira Da Silva - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ferreira Da Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Ferreira Da Silva is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Averescu connects with a nice looking jab.
Ferreira Da Silva stalks Averescu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Averescu's face. Averescu staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Dan Averescu has been cut.
Ferreira Da Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ferreira Da Silva slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
 Averescu is rocked!
Ferreira Da Silva with a nice calf kick.
Averescu is still on wobbly legs! Can Ferreira Da Silva finish him?
Sloppy strikes from Ferreira Da Silva. Those never looked like landing.
Averescu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ferreira Da Silva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Averescu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Averescu seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferreira Da Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ferreira Da Silva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Averescu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Averescu is breathing heavily.
Ferreira Da Silva clinches with his opponent.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Ferreira Da Silva stalling.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ferreira Da Silva - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ferreira Da Silva stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ferreira Da Silva lands an elbow inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ferreira Da Silva taking a breather.
Ferreira Da Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Averescu blocks a body shot from Ferreira Da Silva.
A left hand lands to the body for Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ferreira Da Silva has Averescu pushed against the cage.
Averescu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ferreira Da Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira Da Silva lands an elbow inside.
Averescu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Averescu avoids the elbow strike from Ferreira Da Silva, against the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva stalling against the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva slowing the pace effectively.
Ferreira Da Silva stalls.
Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva.
Averescu takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ferreira Da Silva thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Averescu if he has to take too many more of those.
Ferreira Da Silva tests Averescu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dan Averescu's cut.
That's time! Ferreira Da Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ferreira Da Silva gets a clinch.
Averescu letting Ferreira Da Silva take a breather here.
Ferreira Da Silva slowing the pace effectively.
Averescu takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ferreira Da Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Averescu wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Ferreira Da Silva to work.
Ferreira Da Silva just leaning against Averescu, taking a breather.
Ferreira Da Silva seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Ferreira Da Silva on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ferreira Da Silva is pushing Averescu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ferreira Da Silva has Averescu pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva lands with a nice body kick.
Averescu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ferreira Da Silva scores with a decent looking hook.
Ferreira Da Silva clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira Da Silva throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A shot in the inside from Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva is struggling to control the position.
Averescu is looking to control Ferreira Da Silva's arms but Ferreira Da Silva gets an underhook and turns him. Now Averescu has his back to the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva controlling the action here for a moment.
Ferreira Da Silva slowing the pace effectively.
Ferreira Da Silva just leaning against Averescu, taking a breather.
Ferreira Da Silva dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva scores with a punch to the head.
Averescu looks to throw the jab but Ferreira Da Silva is out of range.
Ferreira Da Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Ferreira Da Silva misses the target.
That kick from Ferreira Da Silva tenderised Averescu's leg. Averescu is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ferreira Da Silva darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Averescu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ferreira Da Silva.
Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ferreira Da Silva moves in looking to clinch but Averescu pushes him off.
Averescu throws out a loose jab but Ferreira Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferreira Da Silva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Averescu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ferreira Da Silva controlling the action here for a moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dan Averescu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Averescu tries to stall but Ferreira Da Silva uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferreira Da Silva avoiding damage as Averescu throws knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ferreira Da Silva has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:25
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brownie Anderson (ranked 1776 p4p, 18992 weight class) and Andor Kovacs (ranked 208 p4p, 554 weight class). Anderson comes to the cage accompanied by Iron man. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brownie Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 29 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Andor Kovacs!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kovacs throws a combination that misses
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kovacs smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Anderson scores with a nice strike.
Anderson motions for Kovacs to come forward. Anderson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kovacs throws a counter combo.
Anderson lands with a nice body punch.
A head kick misses from Kovacs.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kovacs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've been hearing reports that Anderson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Anderson wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson lands a left and a right that send Kovacs crashing to the mat, dazed. Anderson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Kovacs is rocked!
It looks like Andor Kovacs has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson wants to clinch up but Kovacs keeps it at a distance.
Kovacs throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Anderson misses the target.
Anderson darts in and clinches Kovacs up against the cage.
Anderson looking to slow down the pace here.
Anderson keeps control of Kovacs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Anderson stalling in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kovacs is looking to break free of the clinch but Anderson has double underhooks.
Kovacs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kovacs throws a head kick that misses.
Anderson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Anderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anderson misses with an uppercut
and Kovacs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Anderson. Those never looked like landing.
A little jabbing left from Kovacs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kovacs displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Anderson connects with a crisp jab.
Kovacs takes one on the button.
Anderson drops Kovacs with a huge uppercut! Kovacs drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Anderson is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brownie Anderson!
Brownie Anderson took some time post fight to say the following; 'And still, thanks to all my team around me. Can't wait to put off another good performance.'.
The defeated Andor Kovacs had this to say: 'Tnough lost , i want bum phillps next'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Hansen (ranked 1495 p4p, 1257 weight class) and Marco Bjurstrom (ranked 209 p4p, 183 weight class). Hansen comes to the cage accompanied by Black Sabbath - Iron Man. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Hansen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marco Bjurstrom!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bjurstrom throws a head kick that misses.
Hansen blocks a head kick by Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom throws a leg kick
and Hansen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from Bjurstrom misses
and Hansen counters with a three punch combo that has Bjurstrom backing up. Bjurstrom nods at Hansen to acknowledge the strikes.
Bjurstrom throws a head kick that misses
and Hansen counters with a nice uppercut.
Bjurstrom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bjurstrom throws a head kick that misses.
Hansen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bjurstrom moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marco Bjurstrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hansen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hansen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bjurstrom.
Hansen scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bjurstrom throws a leg kick
and Hansen counters with a nice uppercut.
Bjurstrom tries a head kick but it misses.
Marco Bjurstrom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjurstrom scores with a leg kick.
Bjurstrom takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hansen throws a nice looking combination but Bjurstrom bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bjurstrom looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bjurstrom throws a sloppy head kick and Hansen moves out of range easily.
Bjurstrom throws a sloppy head kick and Hansen moves out of range easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bjurstrom 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 Hansen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hansen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bjurstrom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hansen manages to avoid it.
Hansen tries to clinch but Bjurstrom is having none of it.
Bjurstrom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Hansen misses its target.
A head kick by Bjurstrom misses
and Hansen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice jab there from Bjurstrom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bjurstrom 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 Hansen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hansen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bjurstrom tries a head kick but it misses.
Hansen is looking to counter punch.
Hansen misses with a wild body shot.
Hansen checks a leg kick.
Bjurstrom throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hansen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bjurstrom throws a nice looking combination but Hansen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hansen dives in and grabs Bjurstrom's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bjurstrom pushes down on Hansen's head and hops out.
Hansen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bjurstrom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hansen misses with a looping right.
Hansen with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjurstrom finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bjurstrom throws a head kick but Hansen moves out of range.
Hansen fails to land the takedown.
Bjurstrom jabs Hansen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hansen throws out a powerful jab.
Bjurstrom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hansen is looking for a counter combo.
Bjurstrom throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansen shoots in looking for a takedown but Bjurstrom manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hansen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Hansen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hansen punishes Bjurstrom's body with a nice straight punch.
Bjurstrom connects with an inside leg kick.
Hansen goes for a double leg but Bjurstrom avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bjurstrom continues to drive forward.
Bjurstrom manages to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hansen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hansen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hansen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hansen 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hansen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bjurstrom keeping moving, preventing Hansen from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marcus Hansen 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.
Bjurstrom gets caught flat footed, as Hansen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bjurstrom is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hansen is in close to Bjurstrom's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hansen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hansen wants to control from the top but Bjurstrom keeps moving.
Bjurstrom looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bjurstrom has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hansen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bjurstrom is keeping the position for now.
Bjurstrom keeping moving, preventing Hansen from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen stands up over Bjurstrom, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hansen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hansen looking to pass the guard.
Hansen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bjurstrom working for a triangle but Hansen defends it easily.
Bjurstrom working a defensive guard here.
Hansen is in close to Bjurstrom's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hansen trying to control but Bjurstrom is working from the bottom.
Bjurstrom pulls Hansen in close to prevent any damage.
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.
Bjurstrom looking for a guillotine here but Hansen defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hansen wants to control from the top but Bjurstrom keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hansen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bjurstrom is keeping the position for now.
Bjurstrom looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hansen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hansen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bjurstrom's head.
Bjurstrom keeping moving, preventing Hansen from controlling successfully.
Hansen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bjurstrom's head.
Hansen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bjurstrom throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hansen landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bjurstrom has his foot on Hansen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hansen works his way back into a safe position though.
Bjurstrom has his foot on Hansen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hansen works his way back into a safe position though.
Hansen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bjurstrom's head.
Bjurstrom keeping moving, preventing Hansen from controlling successfully.
Hansen wants to pass the guard but Bjurstrom is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bjurstrom's head.
Hansen trying to control but Bjurstrom is working from the bottom.
Hansen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bjurstrom trying to keep a closed guard but Hansen is proving a slippery customer.
Hansen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bjurstrom working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bjurstrom throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hansen escapes and throws Bjurstrom's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Hansen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Hansen dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hansen blocks a head kick by Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom misses with a low kick as Hansen jumps back.
Bjurstrom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bjurstrom misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hansen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hansen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bjurstrom. That's going to slow Hansen down.
Hansen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bjurstrom counters with a head kick. That will keep Hansen thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
 It looks like Marcus Hansen has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjurstrom is looking to chop away at Hansen's legs.
Hansen blocks a head kick by Bjurstrom.
Hansen is looking for a counter combo.
Bjurstrom works the jab nicely.
Bjurstrom throws out a leg kick but Hansen moves out of range and Bjurstrom only half commits.
It looked like Hansen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen scores with a punch to the head.
Hansen blocks a head kick by Bjurstrom.
Hansen scores with a nice right hand.
Bjurstrom throws a lazy head kick
and Hansen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bjurstrom thinking.
Hansen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bjurstrom avoids it really well and circles away.
Bjurstrom lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hansen misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bjurstrom misses with a head kick.
It looked like Hansen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Marco Bjurstrom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Bjurstrom.
Hansen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hansen misses with a few strikes there.
Bjurstrom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hansen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bjurstrom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hansen avoids the head kick by Bjurstrom.
Hansen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjurstrom throws a push kick but Hansen slaps the foot to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Hansen misses the target.
Bjurstrom misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Hansen.
Hansen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bjurstrom napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Bjurstrom's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hansen is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Marcus Hansen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bjurstrom is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjurstrom on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hansen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bjurstrom has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Hansen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bjurstrom knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hansen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bjurstrom does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hansen is looking for a kimura but Bjurstrom is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hansen to get the leverage.
Bjurstrom trying to control but Hansen postures up.
Bjurstrom looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Marco Bjurstrom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bjurstrom tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Marcus Hansen.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hansen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Marcus Hansen!
A very excited looking Marcus Hansen 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Kimmo Peramaki (ranked 830 p4p, 2498 weight class) and Mehdi Kanaani (ranked 92 p4p, 233 weight class). Kanaani has chosen Dr. Dre ft. Snoop Dogg - Nuthin' But A G Thang as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Mehdi Kanaani struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.6lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kimmo Peramaki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 26 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mehdi Kanaani!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kanaani takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Mehdi Kanaani has been cut.
Kanaani has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kanaani misses with a hook.
Peramaki throws a big counter combination but Kanaani scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
No joy there for Peramaki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kanaani swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big right from Kanaani misses.
Peramaki went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nice defenses there by Peramaki.
Peramaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kanaani throws a lazy right hand but Peramaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Peramaki tries to counter by clinching up but Kanaani breaks away and moves out of range.
Peramaki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kanaani connects with a good right hand that stumbles Peramaki. Peramaki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peramaki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Peramaki checks a low kick from Kanaani.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanaani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Peramaki.
Kanaani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peramaki moves away.
Kanaani ducks under a wild hook from Peramaki.
Kanaani lands a jab to the nose.
Kanaani throws a chopping leg kick but Peramaki manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kanaani moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Peramaki listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kanaani slips a jab from Peramaki.
Kanaani feints the counter takedown.
Kanaani throws a leg kick which misses Peramaki's front leg but catches the back leg as Peramaki tries to avoid it.
Peramaki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kanaani circles away quickly and effectively.
Kanaani keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peramaki rushes Kanaani and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Peramaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Peramaki pulls Kanaani into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peramaki seems keen to control Kanaani's posture.
Peramaki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Peramaki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Peramaki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kanaani defends it easily.
Peramaki has his feet on Kanaani's thighs here. He's pushed Kanaani off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kanaani screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kimmo Peramaki!
Kimmo Peramaki retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gilbervan Soares (ranked 796 p4p, 1501 weight class) and Tetsuo Shima (ranked 100 p4p, 176 weight class). Shima has chosen The HU - Yuve Yuve Yu as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gilbervan Soares!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tetsuo Shima!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shima throws a hook but Soares blocks it.
Soares slips under a jab.
Shima pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Soares back to the cage. Shima follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Shima moves to clinch but Soares breaks away
and Soares counters with a nice uppercut.
Shima on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shima's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Soares connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shima scrambles back to his feet.
Soares lands with a right hand.
Shima is rocked!
Soares fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shima is still on wobbly legs! Can Soares finish him?
Soares lands with a right that hurts Shima. Shima looks to clinch but Soares throws a short knee that drops Shima. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Gilbervan Soares!
Gilbervan Soares retains his middleweight title!
Post fight, an emotional Gilbervan Soares said 'Lets go martinez, you big ole pussy. I fight a elite guy to be champion while you crushes cans.'.
The defeated Tetsuo Shima had this to say: 'Off to the next, I thought I would have beat this bum but shit happens'.
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