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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jugabu Batdorani (ranked 25125 p4p, 22747 weight class) and Mariusz Pudzianowski (ranked 564 p4p, 574 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jugabu Batdorani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 80 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mariusz Pudzianowski!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pudzianowski with the inside leg kick.
Pudzianowski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Batdorani. That did some damage!
Pudzianowski slaps away a takedown attempt from Batdorani, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Batdorani darts in looking for a takedown but Pudzianowski gets double underhooks and turns Batdorani into the cage.
Batdorani jumps guard but Pudzianowski stands there with Batdorani around his waist. Batdorani gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jugabu Batdorani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pudzianowski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pudzianowski is looking to slow Batdorani down with leg kicks.
Pudzianowski throws a quick inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski connects with an inside leg kick.
Pudzianowski thumps Batdorani with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pudzianowski with a nice calf kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pudzianowski has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Pudzianowski motions for Batdorani to come forward. Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Batdorani checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pudzianowski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pudzianowski throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batdorani feints and as Pudzianowski raises his hands in defense, Batdorani changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzianowski wants to stand and escape but Batdorani is having none of it.
Batdorani controls from within his opponent's guard.
Batdorani drops back looking for a leg! Pudzianowski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pudzianowski manages to kick Batdorani off! Batdorani jumps back into Pudzianowski's guard.
Pudzianowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Batdorani might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pudzianowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Batdorani 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.
Batdorani showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
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.
Batdorani is standing up over Pudzianowski. Pudzianowski looks to escape but Batdorani dives into side control.
Batdorani stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A low kick from Pudzianowski is predictable there
and Batdorani counters with a single leg into guard. Pudzianowski didn't expect that.
Batdorani pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pudzianowski is keeping the position for now.
Batdorani is working Pudzianowski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Batdorani advances position into side control!
Batdorani looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Batdorani has hold of Pudzianowski's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Pudzianowski seems comfortable defending it but Batdorani has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Pudzianowski is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Pudzianowski is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Batdorani couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jugabu Batdorani!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandr Zuev (ranked 2025 p4p, 24274 weight class) and Dwight Shrute (ranked 264 p4p, 511 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Shrute's choice of entrance music: Battlestart Galactica theme. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aleksandr Zuev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 34 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dwight Shrute!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zuev lands a big head kick that sends Shrute tumbling to the mat! Zuev takes a step backwards and waves Shrute back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Shrute is rocked!
Shrute switches off momentarily and Zuev cracks him with a monster right hand! Shrute topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Zuev dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Zuev!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aleksandr Zuev!
In his post fight interview, Aleksandr Zuev started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Albertson (ranked 24496 p4p, 4611 weight class) and Steven Seagal (ranked 525 p4p, 471 weight class). Seagal has chosen Not for Sale as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, John Albertson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 32 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steven Seagal!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Albertson misses with a few strikes there.
Seagal slaps away a takedown attempt from Albertson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Seagal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Seagal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Albertson circles away quickly and effectively.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Albertson.
Seagal steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Albertson.
Seagal misses with a wild combination.
Albertson tries for a takedown but Seagal circles away easily
and Seagal counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Seagal.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Albertson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Albertson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Seagal avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Albertson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Seagal walks away with a smile on his face. Albertson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seagal leaves Albertson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Albertson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Seagal pinned against the cage. Seagal gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Albertson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
 It looks like John Albertson has been cut.
Albertson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Seagal is trying to stand up here but Albertson is controlling him well.
Albertson is looking to advance position but Seagal won't allow it.
Seagal is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Albertson wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albertson stops Seagal from getting back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Seagal lands a big head kick that sends Albertson tumbling to the mat! Seagal takes a step backwards and waves Albertson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Albertson is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seagal finds Albertson's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Albertson flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Seagal lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Albertson will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Steven Seagal!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hermio Junior (ranked 2280 p4p, 3109 weight class) and Alexey Turmarrov (ranked 298 p4p, 367 weight class). The key to victory for Hermio Junior has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hermio Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexey Turmarrov!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior scores with a takedown into Turmarrov's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Junior is pushing down on Turmarrov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Turmarrov is fighting to maintain full guard but Junior has managed to sneak the leg through.
Turmarrov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Junior pulls his head out easily.
Turmarrov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Junior moves into full mount! Turmarrov won't be happy about that!
Turmarrov is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turmarrov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Junior. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Junior working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Turmarrov turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Junior off and cradles Turmarrov's limp body as Junior celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Hermio Junior!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Buzzard Leonard (ranked 5297 p4p, 2162 weight class) and Bobby Mercer (ranked 397 p4p, 215 weight class). Mercer is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Why Can't We Be Friends by WAR. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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BJJ Blue 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 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buzzard Leonard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Mercer!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mercer clinches up with Leonard and pushes him back against the cage.
Mercer taking a breather.
Mercer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mercer stalling.
Mercer has Leonard pressed against the cage, preventing Leonard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mercer leaning against his opponent.
Leonard fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A frustrated look appears on Leonard's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Leonard.
Leonard trying to stall but Mercer improves his position.
Leonard wants to get back to striking at distance but Mercer won't allow it.
Mercer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mercer leaning against his opponent.
A bit of stalling here from Mercer.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bobby Mercer.
Mercer clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Leonard fails to pull guard.
Leonard is trying to pull guard but Mercer has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buzzard Leonard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mercer leaning against his opponent.
Leonard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Buzzard Leonard has been cut.
Mercer lands with a right to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Mercer.
A short right from Mercer.
Mercer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Mercer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Mercer.
Mercer lands a big right hand that drops Leonard! The killer instinct kicks in and Mercer finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Mercer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Mercer!
Bobby Mercer took some time post fight to say the following; 'What a ride it's been Dynasty! I loved every minute here! This org is one of the best around & it's not going anywhere, anytime soon. Love you all! Glad I could end on a high note! Sorry Diogo, there's not gona be a rubber match.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Terrence Bushman (ranked 1669 p4p, 23101 weight class) and Kari Mountain (ranked 193 p4p, 537 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Terrence Bushman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kari Mountain!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bushman throws an overhand right that lands on Mountain's shoulder, as Mountain tries to avoid the shot.
Terrence Bushman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bushman tried to score with a low kick but Mountain checks it.
Nice body punch from Bushman.
Bushman with the inside leg kick.
Mountain misses with a series of wild punches.
Bushman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mountain takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bushman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mountain if he has to take too many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mountain falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bushman counters with a straight right hand.
Mountain looks to land a right hand but Bushman moved out of range.
Bushman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mountain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Terrence Bushman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick from Mountain is predictable there
and Bushman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bushman.
Mountain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bushman.
Mountain is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mountain checks a leg kick nicely.
Bushman tries to land a leg kick but Mountain saw it coming and moves away.
Mountain avoids the body shot from Bushman.
Bushman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mountain goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mountain throws a series of punches but Bushman avoids them all with ease.
Mountain lands a nice hook to Bushman's body. Bushman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mountain misses with the combination.
Bushman lands a leg kick that knocks Mountain off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bushman 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 Mountain has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mountain and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Despite the aggression on Mountain's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bushman scoring well with a low kick there.
Mountain shoots for a takedown but Bushman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bushman tried to counter with a leg kick but Mountain avoided it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mountain connects with a leg kick.
Bushman works the jab nicely.
Mountain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mountain throws a counter combo.
Mountain swings for the body but Bushman moves out of range.
Bushman appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bushman avoids the body shot from Mountain.
Mountain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bushman avoids the body shot from Mountain.
Mountain lands a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mountain on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mountain looks to land a left hand but Bushman moved out of range nicely.
Bushman blocks a low kick nicely.
Bushman swinging wildly here.
Nice shot by Bushman.
Bushman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bushman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mountain.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mountain is defended easily by Bushman.
Bushman sizes up Mountain with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mountain misses the shot to the body.
Mountain shoots in looking for a takedown but Bushman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mountain's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Terrence Bushman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kari Mountain.
Mountain tries to bum rush Bushman with a series of wild strikes but Bushman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mountain takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mountain throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bushman counters with a nice leg kick.
Mountain swings for the body but Bushman moves out of range.
Bushman cracks Mountain with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bushman lands with an uppercut that bounces Mountain off the cage and back into range.
Bushman throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bushman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mountain.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Terrence Bushman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bushman throws the kick towards the body but Mountain avoids it.
Bushman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mountain.
Both fighters circling a little - Bushman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mountain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mountain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bushman moves away.
Mountain's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mountain walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bushman connects with an inside leg kick.
Bushman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A slapping leg kick lands for Bushman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bushman fakes the leg kick and cracks Mountain in the body.
A low kick from Mountain misses
letting Bushman counter with a right hand.
We've been told by Bushman's head coaches at Patskun tappelukoulu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bushman is looking to land body kicks.
Mountain let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mountain moves forwards but Bushman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mountain is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bushman rather than just go for the knockout.
Mountain throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bushman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bushman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Despite the aggression on Mountain's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bushman lands a nice looking body shot.
Mountain on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bushman lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mountain takes a step back to recover.
Bushman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mountain can do to turn this around?
Mountain shoots in for a takedown but Bushman shows good takedown defense.
Mountain throws a wild body kick that Bushman sees coming a mile off.
Bushman misses with a kick to the body.
Bushman throws a hook but Mountain blocks it.
Mountain misses the jab.
Mountain takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kari Mountain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice leg kick from Bushman, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bushman checks a low kick from Mountain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mountain throws a nice looking combination but Bushman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Bushman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mountain takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mountain goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mountain throws a head kick but Bushman moves out of range.
Bushman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bushman throws a leg kick which misses Mountain's front leg but catches the back leg as Mountain tries to avoid it.
Bushman digs a good body shot into Mountain's ribs.
Bushman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A low kick from Mountain misses
and Bushman counters with an inside leg kick.
Bushman looks to score with a jab to the body but Mountain is just out of range.
Mountain walks into a stiff left hand from Bushman.
Terrence Bushman is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice shot lands for Bushman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bushman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mountain manages to avoid it.
Mountain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A low kick lands for Bushman.
Bushman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bushman scores with the left hand. Mountain knows he should have avoided that one.
Mountain throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Bushman to counter with a crisp jab.
Bushman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mountain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bushman digs a good hook to Mountain's body.
A punch combination from Mountain misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bushman!
Bushman throws a series of punches but Mountain moves out of range.
Bushman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mountain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab lands there for Bushman.
Mountain throws a leg kick which misses Bushman's front leg but catches the back leg as Bushman tries to avoid it.
Mountain takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bushman looks to land a body kick but Mountain moved away.
Bushman slips a jab and a cross from Mountain.
Nice uppercut there from Bushman.
Bushman cracks Mountain with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bushman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bushman pushes Mountain away with a front kick.
Bushman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bushman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Terrence Bushman dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Bushman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bushman delivers a nice body kick.
Bushman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bushman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mountain throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bushman counters with a body kick that stops Mountain in his tracks momentarily.
Bushman jabs at Mountain's body.
Mountain avoids a kick to the body.
Mountain misses with a combination
and Bushman counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mountain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And Bushman counters with a quick kick to the body but Mountain blocks it.
Mountain throws a jab when Bushman was well out of range.
Mountain misses with a head kick.
Bushman quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bushman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mountain has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mountain tries to bum rush Bushman with a series of wild strikes but Bushman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mountain steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bushman. That one must have hurt.
Bushman lands with a nice body kick.
Mountain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good leg kick by Bushman.
Mountain has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bushman.
Mountain tries for a takedown but Bushman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bushman throwing a counter right hand but Mountain manages to avoid it.
Bushman throws a body punch but Mountain moves out of range.
A low kick lands for Bushman.
Bushman lands a nice shot to the body.
Bushman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bushman lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mountain on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bushman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kari Mountain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bushman scores with the left hand. Mountain knows he should have avoided that one.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bushman!
Mountain missing with a left hand there. Bushman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bushman scoring well with a low kick there.
Bushman misses with a body kick.
Bushman catches Mountain with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Terrence Bushman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mountain misses with a low kick.
Bushman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mountain throws the left hand but Bushman avoids the punch easily.
Bushman lands a right hook to the body.
Mountain misses with a two punch combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bushman.
Mountain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bushman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Bushman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bushman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bushman.
Mountain throws a series of punches but Bushman moves out of range.
Mountain has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mountain takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bushman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bushman with a nice calf kick.
Bushman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mountain has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jab by Bushman.
Bushman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Both fighters circling a little - Bushman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
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!
Mountain is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mountain tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bushman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bushman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bushman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mountain moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A low kick lands for Bushman.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mountain crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bushman - the referee stops the clock and Mountain gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bushman. Mountain manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bushman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bushman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bushman.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mountain takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mountain walks into a stiff left hand from Bushman.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terrence Bushman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bushman 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terrence Bushman!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Javier Martinez (ranked 1269 p4p, 1342 weight class) and Eli Vieira (ranked 148 p4p, 158 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 42 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Javier Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eli Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vieira.
Martinez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vieira cracks Martinez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Martinez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Martinez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vieira avoids it.
Vieira has clasped his hands together around Martinez's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Martinez is trying to control Vieira's posture but Vieira avoids it.
Martinez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Martinez not doing much here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vieira looking for a kimura from the bottom but Martinez passes into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez is looking to take a break and control but Vieira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Martinez working the ground and pound.
Martinez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Martinez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Martinez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vieira keeps working.
Vieira tries to control but Martinez manages to take his back.
Martinez is hanging on to Vieira's back as he tries to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Martinez controlling the positon.
Martinez working for the choke.
Vieira tries to roll but Martinez sticks to his back.
I would not like to be Vieira right now.
Martinez is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Vieira fending off the submission attempt from Martinez.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Martinez has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira wants to control his opponent's hands but Martinez gets his hands free.
Vieira is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Martinez is staying active.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Martinez's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Vieira tries to roll but Martinez sticks to his back.
Martinez connects with a big shot to the side of Vieira's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Vieira's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Martinez trying to control.
Martinez not allowing Vieira to control his hands.
Martinez controlling well, preventing Vieira from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Martinez lands a shot to the head.
Vieira is keeping busy.
Martinez seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Martinez. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Martinez lands strikes to the head.
Vieira is trying to stand back up.
Vieira is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Martinez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Martinez connects with a jab.
Martinez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vieira counters with a nice uppercut.
Vieira ducks right into an uppercut from Martinez.
Martinez shoots in looking for a takedown. Vieira tries to sprawl out of it but Martinez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vieira manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A swing and a miss from Martinez.
Martinez shoots in for a takedown but Vieira shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Martinez.
Martinez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Martinez is looking to take a break and control but Vieira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vieira is trying to work for a sweep but Martinez has mounted him!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Vieira tries to hold on but Martinez pushes him away.
Martinez landing punches.
Vieira is trying to escape the mount.
Vieira is squirming around, avoiding Martinez's attempts to control the action.
Martinez controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez wants to control the pace but Vieira is squirming around nicely.
Martinez looking to finish Vieira with some ground and pound. This is bad for Vieira!
Martinez lands a couple of good shots and Vieira has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Martinez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vieira can do to turn this around?
Vieira rolls, trying to escape but Martinez keeps control of the position.
Martinez is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martinez has his arm under Vieira's chin here. Game over son! Martinez squeezes tightly and Vieira is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Javier Martinez!
A victorious Javier Martinez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Bjornsson (ranked 1144 p4p, 2376 weight class) and Jake Demuss (ranked 139 p4p, 276 weight class). Demuss has chosen Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Eddie Bjornsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jake Demuss!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demuss ducks under a wild hook from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson scores with a shot to the body.
Demuss staying out of range there.
Demuss is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Bjornsson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Demuss throws a head kick but Bjornsson moves out of range.
Bjornsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Demuss sizes up Bjornsson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bjornsson lands with a cross.
 It looks like Jake Demuss has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Demuss manages to avoid it.
Demuss counters with a body kick.
Eddie Bjornsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demuss takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bjornsson misses the shot to the body.
Bjornsson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Demuss's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demuss throws a head kick that misses
and Bjornsson counters with a single leg into guard. Demuss didn't expect that.
Demuss being controlled here, momentarily.
Demuss looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bjornsson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bjornsson is pressing down on Demuss's thigh, looking to free his foot. Demuss is holding on for now.
Demuss felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Well, if Bjornsson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
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.
Bjornsson working over Demuss with some ground and pound. Demuss looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bjornsson stalling.
Bjornsson lands strikes from half guard.
Bjornsson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Demuss tries to get to full guard but Bjornsson has control of the leg.
Bjornsson is taking a breather. Demuss says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Demuss controlling the position for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bjornsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Demuss.
That's four 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.
The fighters circling - Bjornsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bjornsson backing away here, and Demuss unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bjornsson swings for the body but Demuss moves out of range.
Bjornsson shoots and misses
and Demuss counters with a stiff right hand.
Demuss drops his hands momentarily and Bjornsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bjornsson throws a looping overhand right but Demuss ducks down to avoid it.
Demuss lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Demuss staying out of range there.
Despite the aggression on Demuss's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bjornsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bjornsson misses with a hook. Demuss ducked under it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bjornsson slips under a jab from Demuss.
Bjornsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bjornsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Demuss counters with a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Bjornsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Demuss's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Demuss tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Demuss takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bjornsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Demuss doesn't seem bothered though.
Demuss tries a head kick but it misses.
Bjornsson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Demuss manages to circle out of the way.
Bjornsson looks to throw the jab but Demuss is out of range.
Demuss is trying to counter with his kicks.
Bjornsson takes a swing at Demuss's ribcage but misses.
Demuss wants to counter the offense by Bjornsson and move into the clinch position.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Demuss.
The crowd cheers as Bjornsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Demuss doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bjornsson. Demuss does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bjornsson misses with a straight right.
Demuss doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bjornsson throws the left hand but Demuss avoids the punch easily.
Eddie Bjornsson is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demuss slips a straight right by Bjornsson.
Demuss is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bjornsson with a body shot.
Demuss walks into a stiff left hand from Bjornsson.
That has opened up Jake Demuss's cut even more.
Bjornsson connects with a body shot that sends Demuss's belly button to the back.
Bjornsson misses with a hook to the body
and Demuss counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab by Bjornsson.
Bjornsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bjornsson or perhaps it was just good defense by Demuss, which made it look bad.
Demuss dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bjornsson. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Bjornsson misses the target.
Bjornsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Demuss has time to react.
Bjornsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Demuss can do to turn this around?
Bjornsson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Demuss's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bjornsson wants to pass the guard but Demuss is keeping the position.
We've been hearing that Bjornsson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bjornsson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Demuss tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bjornsson postures up.
Demuss really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bjornsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demuss can't keep his opponent in guard - Bjornsson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bjornsson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bjornsson is looking to advance position but Demuss won't allow it.
Bjornsson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bjornsson uses his free foot to push down on Demuss's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Demuss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Demuss is looking to get to half guard.
Bjornsson controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Demuss can't escape the position.
Demuss tries to lock up and control but Bjornsson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Bjornsson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jake Demuss's cut.
That's time! Bjornsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Demuss throws the kick towards the body but Bjornsson avoids it.
Bjornsson has closed the distance and engaged Demuss in a clinch.
Bjornsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bjornsson misses with the head strike.
Demuss misses with a knee strike.
Bjornsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Demuss.
Demuss misses with the head strike.
Bjornsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bjornsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Demuss's elbow.
Bjornsson lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Demuss avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bjornsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bjornsson as Demuss tries to tie him up.
Bjornsson is struggling to control the position.
Stalling in the clinch from Bjornsson.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Bjornsson for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjornsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Demuss.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Demuss.
Demuss is trying to maintain a safe position but Bjornsson gets an underhook and turns Demuss into the cage.
Bjornsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bjornsson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Demuss fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Demuss throws a leg kick which misses Bjornsson's front leg but catches the back leg as Bjornsson tries to avoid it.
Demuss uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bjornsson.
Bjornsson clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bjornsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bjornsson taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Demuss backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bjornsson.
Demuss prevents a body shot from Bjornsson.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bjornsson as Demuss tries to tie him up.
Demuss lands with a left to the head.
Bjornsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Demuss's elbow.
Demuss lands with a short head shot on the inside.
It looks like Eddie Bjornsson has been cut.
Bjornsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Demuss.
Bjornsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Demuss backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bjornsson throws a head punch that misses.
Demuss is looking to control Bjornsson's arms but Bjornsson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Demuss has his back to the cage.
Bjornsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Demuss's elbow.
Demuss lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demuss is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bjornsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Demuss backwards.
The cut above Jake Demuss's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Demuss goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Demuss looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Demuss.
Demuss misses with a punch to the body.
Bjornsson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bjornsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bjornsson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Demuss prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Bjornsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bjornsson misses with a punch to the body.
Bjornsson has Demuss pressed against the cage.
Bjornsson leaning against his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demuss misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Demuss is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bjornsson is defending well for now.
Bjornsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bjornsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Demuss stops a takedown attempt from Bjornsson.
Demuss with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bjornsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Demuss's elbow.
Bjornsson misses with the head strike.
Bjornsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bjornsson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bjornsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Demuss.
Demuss prevents a body shot from Bjornsson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Bjornsson clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bjornsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bjornsson misses with an uppercut
and Demuss counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bjornsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bjornsson throws a right hand that misses
and Demuss counters with a solid body kick.
Demuss digs a good hook to Bjornsson's body.
Bjornsson throws an off balance right hand
and Demuss holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bjornsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demuss misses with a knee strike.
Bjornsson tries to work over Demuss's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bjornsson misses with a punch to the body.
Demuss prevents the takedown attempt.
A right hand to the body from Bjornsson.
Demuss is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjornsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Demuss with a knee to the head.
Demuss misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Demuss on the inside.
Bjornsson lands with a right to the head.
Demuss blocking some punches.
Bjornsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Bjornsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bjornsson lands with a right to the head.
Bjornsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Demuss blocks a body shot from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Demuss tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bjornsson lands a nice uppercut.
A knee to the head by Demuss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Demuss stalling in the clinch but Bjornsson improves position.
Bjornsson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Demuss gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bjornsson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Demuss up against the cage.
Bjornsson lands a shot to the body.
Bjornsson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Demuss is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Bjornsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Demusss head.
Demuss takes a shot to the head.
Bjornsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bjornsson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Demuss fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bjornsson throws the left hand but Demuss avoids the punch easily.
Bjornsson lands a big uppercut and Demuss crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Demuss looks OK. Bjornsson waves Demuss back to his feet!
Demuss is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Demuss out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eddie Bjornsson!
Eddie Bjornsson retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Eddie Bjornsson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Jake Demuss was interviewed post fight and said 'I will be back. Believe you me!'.
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