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SYN 1097 Anton vs Balin III PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Takashi Asai (ranked 4100 p4p, 4087 weight class) and Junji Matsumoto (ranked 423 p4p, 422 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Takashi Asai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Junji Matsumoto!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Asai. Those never looked like landing.
Matsumoto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Matsumoto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Asai has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Matsumoto is trying to keep an underhook but Asai manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Matsumoto is staying active underneath Asai, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Asai trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asai stops Matsumoto from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asai looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matsumoto works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Asai's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsumoto trying to keep a closed guard but Asai is proving a slippery customer.
Matsumoto has his hands on Asai's head, controlling the position.
Matsumoto is working an open guard so Asai takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Matsumoto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Asai circles away from the clinch attempt
and Asai counters with a left and a right that stings Matsumoto.
Asai works Matsumoto's body with a nice hook.
Nice jab there from Matsumoto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asai misses with a low kick.
Asai pushes Matsumoto up against the cage in a clinch.
Matsumoto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Asai drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Asai ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Asai no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Matsumoto won't allow Asai to get back to his feet.
Asai pulls Matsumoto in close to his closed guard and prevents Matsumoto from doing any damage or advancing position.
Matsumoto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Asai is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takashi Asai showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Asai 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 10:9
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 10:9
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takashi Asai!
After winning the bout, Takashi Asai thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yuuji Hoshino (ranked 1566 p4p, 3051 weight class) and Blood Money (ranked 104 p4p, 178 weight class). Yuuji Hoshino 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuuji Hoshino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Blood Money!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoshino misses the shot to the body.
Money fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Money misses with a double jab.
Hoshino misses with a body punch
and Money counters with a one-two to the body.
Money on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Money scores with a one two! Hoshino had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hoshino falls off balance throwing a combination
and Money counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Money looks to land a combination but Hoshino avoids it well.
Money misses with an uppercut. Hoshino saw that one coming.
Money is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoshino.
Money misses with a hook.
Hoshino scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Money looks to throw the jab but Hoshino is out of range.
Money lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hoshino circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Money misses the jab.
Hoshino was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Money 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.
Hoshino walks into a straight right hand from Money.
Money is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Money slips under a jab from Hoshino.
Hoshino lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hoshino misses with a series of wild punches.
Money throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoshino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hoshino takes one on the button.
A punch combination from Money misses.
Money slips under a jab.
Money misses with a right hand
and Hoshino counters with a left to the body.
Money rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hoshino counters with an inside leg kick.
Hoshino misses with a straight left.
Blood Money seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Money throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoshino.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Money does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Money misses.
Money misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Money darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Money works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hoshino drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Money misses with a straight right.
Hoshino looks to score with a jab to the body but Money is just out of range.
Hoshino takes a jab right on the kisser.
Money throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hoshino makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Money really felt that one!
Money takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Money uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoshino.
Money pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Money.
Hoshino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Money manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino's jab looks to have found its range, popping Money under the eye.
 Money is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Hoshino! Money is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuuji Hoshino!
A relieved looking Yuuji Hoshino 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Davdio Branko (ranked 1518 p4p, 2449 weight class) and Hans Peter Baxxter (ranked 163 p4p, 224 weight class). Baxxter has chosen Weekend, Scooter as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 30 - 32 - 0, fighting out of London, Davdio Branko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Hans Peter Baxxter!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baxxter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Branko shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Baxxter's guard.
Branko advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Branko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Baxxter has escaped the position, nice work there.
Branko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Baxxter knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Branko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Baxxter has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branko is trying to get an arm triangle but Baxxter is defending well.
Branko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Baxxter is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Branko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Baxxter has escaped the position, nice work there.
Branko has hold of Baxxter's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Baxxter tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Branko cranks the arm and Baxxter screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Baxxter, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Davdio Branko!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Mesquita (ranked 1466 p4p, 2330 weight class) and Dougie McFistface (ranked 147 p4p, 218 weight class). McFistface has chosen Tiptoe Through The Tulips as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Dougie McFistface enters the cage!
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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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vitor Mesquita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dougie McFistface!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McFistface rushes Mesquita and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McFistface drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mesquita pulls his leg out and moves away.
McFistface throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mesquita looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mesquita scores with a jab to the body.
McFistface tries to clinch there but Mesquita circles away.
Mesquita throwing a counter right hand but McFistface manages to avoid it.
McFistface is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McFistface tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mesquita paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dougie McFistface seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McFistface misses with a head kick.
Mesquita lands with a nice body punch.
Mesquita listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McFistface doesn't manage to clinch there - Mesquita circles away.
McFistface moves in looking to clinch but Mesquita pushes him off.
Mesquita throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mesquita swings for the body but McFistface moves out of range.
Mesquita looks to land a right hand but McFistface moved out of range.
Mesquita throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McFistface on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McFistface pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A left lands for McFistface.
Mesquita misses the shot to the body.
McFistface walks into a stiff left hand from Mesquita.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesquita swings for the body but McFistface moves out of range.
Mesquita scores with a jab to the jaw.
McFistface is looking to clinch.
McFistface drives through and clinches with Mesquita against the cage.
Mesquita has clasped his hands together around McFistface's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
McFistface is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mesquita's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McFistface keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Mesquita wants to control but McFistface is keeping him busy.
Mesquita controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita tries to pass the half guard into mount. McFistface knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McFistface trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Mesquita seems content to control.
Mesquita continues to stall.
Mesquita is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mesquita is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McFistface has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mesquita is keen to just control but McFistface is a slippery customer.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFistface pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mesquita is out of range and McFistface settles back down.
Mesquita is looking to counter punch.
McFistface doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mesquita misses with an uppercut. McFistface saw that one coming.
McFistface shapes to counter with a head kick.
McFistface misses with a body kick.
McFistface forces Mesquita back against the cage and clinches.
McFistface changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mesquita fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mesquita takes a kick to the side of the head.
McFistface tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mesquita paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mesquita digs a good body shot into McFistface's ribs.
McFistface closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McFistface has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mesquita avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vitor Mesquita has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dougie McFistface.
McFistface swings wildly with an uppercut but Mesquita uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFistface jumps guard but Mesquita stands there with McFistface around his waist. McFistface gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mesquita manages to pull guard.
Mesquita looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McFistface got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mesquita has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McFistface has managed to get both his arms back between Mesquita's legs - danger averted.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McFistface's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McFistface throws a strike but Mesquita rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McFistface keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Mesquita is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McFistface is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McFistface has escaped and now he's on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McFistface pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mesquita is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vitor Mesquita dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
McFistface slips a straight right by Mesquita.
McFistface moves away from the strike by Mesquita.
McFistface is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mesquita tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McFistface was well out of range. Poor timing from Mesquita.
McFistface misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mesquita connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mesquita connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mesquita looks to throw the jab but McFistface is out of range.
McFistface shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mesquita eats them both and turns towards McFistface to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mesquita swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mesquita throws a body shot but no joy.
McFistface uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mesquita.
Mesquita fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mesquita pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McFistface lands with a slapping head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McFistface has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mesquita ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mesquita no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
McFistface is fighting to break Mesquita's control of his arms but Mesquita is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McFistface throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesquita looking for a guillotine here but McFistface defends easily.
McFistface throwing strikes but missing.
McFistface stands up over Mesquita, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McFistface chips away with some ground and pound.
Mesquita 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.
Mesquita has his foot on McFistface's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McFistface works his way back into a safe position though.
McFistface landing with the ground and pound.
McFistface in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita looking to hit a scissor sweep but McFistface is one step ahead there.
Mesquita has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think McFistface should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Mesquita has tightened it up now! McFistface should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Vitor Mesquita!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile (ranked 522 p4p, 570 weight class) and Léopold Béliveau (ranked 66 p4p, 71 weight class). Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 25 - 0, fighting out of London, Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Léopold Béliveau!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bizihwaeile displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Béliveau throws out the jab.
Bizihwaeile has been working on his boxing with his coaches at BKC Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Bizihwaeile pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Béliveau was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Béliveau fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bizihwaeile has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bizihwaeile swinging wildly here.
Nice uppercut there from Béliveau.
Léopold Béliveau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bizihwaeile slips under a jab.
Bizihwaeile throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Béliveau throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Béliveau doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Béliveau throws a leg kick but Bizihwaeile sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Béliveau slips a straight right by Bizihwaeile.
Good leg kick by Béliveau.
Béliveau is looking to land body kicks.
Béliveau misses with a body punch
enabling Bizihwaeile to counter with a crisp jab.
Bizihwaeile scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Béliveau misses the target.
Bizihwaeile thows a left - swing and a miss!
Béliveau scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Béliveau.
Bizihwaeile lands a nice looking body shot.
Bizihwaeile pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Bizihwaeile.
A big right from Béliveau misses.
Béliveau is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Béliveau wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Béliveau lands a jab to Bizihwaeile's midsection.
Béliveau throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bizihwaeile sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Bizihwaeile misses.
Bizihwaeile takes one on the button.
Béliveau avoids the body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Béliveau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bizihwaeile.
Béliveau 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.
Bizihwaeile keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bizihwaeile tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Béliveau is able to avoid easily.
Béliveau thows a left - swing and a miss!
Béliveau throws a big shot that misses.
Béliveau takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Béliveau misses with a looping right.
Béliveau paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Béliveau blocks a head kick by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bizihwaeile doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Béliveau throws a head kick that Bizihwaeile semi-blocks.
Bizihwaeile defending well as Béliveau loads up on a big left hand.
Béliveau misses with a low kick as Bizihwaeile jumps back.
Bizihwaeile throws a looping overhand right but Béliveau ducks down to avoid it.
Béliveau looks to throw the jab but Bizihwaeile is out of range.
Béliveau misses with a body shot.
Béliveau pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Béliveau cracks Bizihwaeile with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Béliveau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile throwing a counter right hand but Béliveau manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Béliveau.
Bizihwaeile fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Béliveau manages to avoid it.
Béliveau misses with a looping right.
Nice uppercut lands for Béliveau. That snapped Bizihwaeile's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Béliveau throws an overhand right that lands on Bizihwaeile's shoulder, as Bizihwaeile tries to avoid the shot.
Béliveau cracks Bizihwaeile with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bizihwaeile avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bizihwaeile was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bizihwaeile ducks under a wild hook from Béliveau.
Bizihwaeile missing with a left hand there. Béliveau was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A left lands for Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile works the jab nicely.
Béliveau misses with a hook
and Bizihwaeile cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bizihwaeile lands a jab to the head.
Bizihwaeile throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Béliveau stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bizihwaeile throws a hook but Béliveau blocks it.
Bizihwaeile dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Béliveau. That did some damage!
Bizihwaeile misses with a lunging right hand
letting Béliveau counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bizihwaeile misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Léopold Béliveau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Béliveau misses its intended target.
Béliveau throws a jab when Bizihwaeile was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Béliveau avoids the head kick by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile misses with a series of wild punches.
Béliveau throws a sloppy head kick and Bizihwaeile moves out of range easily.
Bizihwaeile is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Béliveau throws a body kick that misses.
Bizihwaeile tries to move into range but Béliveau moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Béliveau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile's corner calls for a 1-2. Bizihwaeile obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Béliveau misses with a straight left.
Béliveau connects with a nice looking jab.
Bizihwaeile moves away from the strike by Béliveau.
Bizihwaeile works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bizihwaeile fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Béliveau.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Béliveau takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Béliveau swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bizihwaeile is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bizihwaeile takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Béliveau throws a head kick but Bizihwaeile moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Léopold Béliveau 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.
Béliveau throws out a powerful jab.
A slow jab from Béliveau misses its intended target.
Béliveau swings for the body but Bizihwaeile moves out of range.
Bizihwaeile uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Béliveau.
Béliveau with a nice calf kick.
Béliveau misses with a low kick.
Bizihwaeile lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body punch from Béliveau.
Béliveau looks to score with a jab to the body but Bizihwaeile is just out of range.
Béliveau takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Béliveau.
Bizihwaeile loads up on a big right hand but Béliveau slips the punch.
Bizihwaeile throws a head kick that misses.
Bizihwaeile blocks the body kick.
Béliveau slips a straight right by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile lands a nice shot that snaps Béliveau's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bizihwaeile throws out a loose jab but Béliveau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Béliveau.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Béliveau throws a good cross that connects.
Béliveau throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Béliveau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bizihwaeile.
Béliveau does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bizihwaeile ducks under a wild hook from Béliveau.
Béliveau scores with a shot to the body.
Bizihwaeile feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Béliveaus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A chopping leg kick lands by Béliveau.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bizihwaeile might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Béliveau lands with a thumping leg kick.
Béliveau misses with a body punch
and Béliveau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bizihwaeile misses with a series of wild punches.
Béliveau misses with a hook. Bizihwaeile ducked under it nicely.
Bizihwaeile uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Béliveau.
Béliveau connects with a high kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bizihwaeile thows a left - swing and a miss!
Béliveau dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bizihwaeile. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Béliveau with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bizihwaeile scoring well with a low kick there.
Bizihwaeile looking to score a takedown here. Béliveau is defending well but Bizihwaeile drives through and ends up in Béliveau's guard.
Bizihwaeile controls from within his opponent's guard.
Béliveau wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bizihwaeile is now in half guard.
Bizihwaeile wants to pass the guard but Béliveau is defending well.
Bizihwaeile is controlling the pace.
Bizihwaeile stops Béliveau from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Béliveau is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Béliveau won't allow Bizihwaeile to pass to mount.
Bizihwaeile wants to lay and pray for a moment but Béliveau keeps working.
Béliveau missing with punches from the bottom.
Béliveau is trying to stand back up but Bizihwaeile is controlling him
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
Béliveau displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bizihwaeile throws out the jab.
Léopold Béliveau seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Béliveau takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bizihwaeile lands a glancing blow to the side of Béliveau's head.
Bizihwaeile walks into a stiff left hand from Béliveau.
Bizihwaeile avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bizihwaeile tries to bum rush Béliveau with a series of wild strikes but Béliveau uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Béliveau misses with a straight left.
Béliveau throws a body shot but no joy.
Béliveau throws a series of punches but Bizihwaeile moves out of range.
Bizihwaeile is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bizihwaeile looks to land a right hand but Béliveau moved out of range.
Bizihwaeile tries to bum rush Béliveau with a series of wild strikes but Béliveau uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Béliveau misses with a body shot.
Béliveau throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bizihwaeile sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bizihwaeile uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Béliveau.
Bizihwaeile is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bizihwaeile cracks Béliveau with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bizihwaeile takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Béliveau moves out of range as Bizihwaeile strikes.
Béliveau blocks a head kick by Bizihwaeile.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Léopold Béliveau will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Béliveau with a nice calf kick.
Bizihwaeile walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Béliveau checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Béliveau misses with a straight left.
Béliveau jabs at Bizihwaeile's body.
Bizihwaeile keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bizihwaeile moves away from the strike by Béliveau.
Béliveau throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bizihwaeile walks into a left hand.
Béliveau misses with a hook.
Bizihwaeile fires out a quick counter leg kick but Béliveau just manages to avoid it.
Béliveau ducks under a wild hook from Bizihwaeile.
Nice uppercut lands for Bizihwaeile. That snapped Béliveau's head back.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bizihwaeile.
Béliveau is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Béliveau lands a nice shot to the body.
Béliveau lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Béliveau connects with the punch.
Bizihwaeile jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bizihwaeile connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bizihwaeile throws an overhand right that lands on Béliveau's shoulder, as Béliveau tries to avoid the shot.
Béliveau throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Béliveau takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bizihwaeile is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bizihwaeile jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Béliveau checks a low kick from Bizihwaeile.
Béliveau tests Bizihwaeile's chin there with a solid looking shot.
 Bizihwaeile is rocked!
Béliveau has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bizihwaeile.
A low kick from Bizihwaeile is predictable there
and Béliveau counters with a nice right hand that sends Bizihwaeile toppling to the canvas! Bizihwaeile scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Béliveau finish him?!
Oh Bizihwaeile is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bizihwaeile throws a body shot but no joy.
Béliveau feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bizihwaeile sprawling to the canvas! Bizihwaeile rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Béliveau finish him?!
Béliveau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bizihwaeile.
Béliveau steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bizihwaeile is looking to slow Béliveau down with leg kicks.
Béliveau cracks Bizihwaeile with a hook to the temple - Bizihwaeile is on wobbly legs here! Béliveau swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Bizihwaeile falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Béliveau wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Léopold Béliveau!
Our winner, Léopold Béliveau, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mertis Falandas (ranked 968 p4p, 1433 weight class) and Everett Covington (ranked 143 p4p, 208 weight class). Falandas's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Feed the Machine. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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 15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mertis Falandas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Everett Covington!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falandas tries to close the distance and clinch but Covington swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Covington keeps the fight on the outside.
Falandas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Falandas prevents a body shot from Covington.
Covington takes a shot to the head.
Covington lands with a right to the head.
Falandas stalling in the clinch but Covington improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Falandas fails to land.
Covington has Falandas pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Covington pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Falandas tumbling to the mat - Covington dives into Falandas's guard.
Falandas seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Covington showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Covington looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falandas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Covington trying to control the position from guard on top but Falandas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Falandas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Covington must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Covington working some strikes from top position.
Falandas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Covington controls the pace.
Covington postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Falandas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Falandas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falandas looking for a sweep. Not yet Falandas, not yet.
Covington trying to control the position from guard on top but Falandas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Covington stays in close to Falandas's body and controls the position.
Covington pushes down on Falandas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Falandas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Covington pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Covington trying to control from half guard but Falandas is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Covington tries to pass to full mount but Falandas defends it.
Covington is trying to control. Falandas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Covington looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Falandas looking for a kimura from the bottom but Covington passes into side control!
Falandas takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Covington taking a breather here.
Covington wants to control but Falandas is keeping him busy.
The referee asks Covington politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Covington prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falandas gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Covington controlling the pace for now.
Falandas can't escape the position.
Covington scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Covington lands a couple of good shots and Falandas has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Covington trying to control momentarily.
Falandas tries to escape but Covington has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Covington wants to control but Falandas is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Covington controlling well, preventing Falandas from escaping the position.
Covington biding his time, looking for the opening.
Falandas is trying to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Everett Covington dominated that 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.
Covington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Falandas feints and then cracks Covington's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Covington down.
Covington avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Falandas lands a nice shot that snaps Covington's head back.
Covington moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Falandas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Covington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Falandas lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Falandas blocks a body shot from Covington.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Covington tries to work over Falandas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Falandas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Covingtons head.
Covington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Covington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A knee to the head by Falandas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falandas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Falandas misses with a punch to the body.
Covington tries to score a body lock takedown but Falandas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Falandas is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Covington misses with a body punch.
Falandas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Covington being controlled against the cage.
Covington is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Falandas can't fight it off and eventually Covington manages to take the fight to the floor. Falandas looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Covington trying to control but Falandas is working from the bottom.
Everett Covington has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Covington looking to sit in guard and control but Falandas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Falandas looking to pass the guard.
Covington has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Falandas has passed into side control.
Falandas advances to full mount.
Covington 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.
Covington tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Covington sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Covington has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Falandas is working away from the top position though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Falandas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falandas is looking for a kimura here.
Falandas looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Covington is looking for a sweep. Falandas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Falandas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Covington has managed to free his arm - good work.
Covington slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Covington is trying to keep Falandas in close.
Falandas drops back looking for a leg! Covington is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Covington manages to kick Falandas off! Falandas jumps back into Covington's guard.
Covington throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Falandas escapes and throws Covington's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Falandas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Covington, who protects the arm well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Covington is trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mertis Falandas dominated that second round.
That's time! Falandas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Covington misses with a looping right.
Falandas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Falandas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Covington shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Falandas defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falandas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Covington.
Falandas is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Falandas lands a lovely overhand right.
Falandas avoids the body shot from Covington.
Falandas seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Covington looks to score with a jab to the body but Falandas is just out of range.
Mertis Falandas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Falandas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Covington was well out of range. Poor timing from Falandas.
Covington takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Covington thows a left - swing and a miss!
Covington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Covington tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Falandas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Covington swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Falandas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Covington rushes Falandas and presses him up against the cage.
Falandas just leaning against Covington, taking a breather.
Covington managing to block the knees to the body from Falandas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falandas struggles to land a body shot inside as Covington controls his hands.
A knee to the head by Falandas.
Covington is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Falandas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mertis Falandas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Everett Covington.
Falandas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Covington's elbow.
Mertis Falandas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Covington breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Covington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Falandas moves out of range of the strikes.
Covington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Falandas moves away.
Falandas is looking to clinch.
Nice body punch from Falandas.
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!
Covington takes one on the button.
Falandas works Covington's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Covington looks to score with a jab to the body but Falandas is just out of range.
Falandas moves into the clinch.
Covington misses with an elbow strike.
Covington blocks a body shot from Falandas.
Covington gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Falandas manages to get to full guard.
Falandas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Covington looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Falandas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Covington is stalling in the full guard.
Covington avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Covington controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Covington passes Falandas's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
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 Mertis Falandas.
I think Falandas 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mertis Falandas!
During a confident post fight interview, Mertis Falandas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Everett Covington spoke after the fight, saying 'Aw crap!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Davonte Durant (ranked 552 p4p, 587 weight class) and Devon Collins (ranked 74 p4p, 10 weight class). Durant comes to the cage accompanied by No Bullets Fly - Sabaton. Collins has chosen "Name of the Game" Crystal Method 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 12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Davonte Durant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Devon Collins!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins lands with a right hand.
Durant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Collins shoots in for a takedown but Durant shows good takedown defense.
Durant closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Durant creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Durant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Collins drags the fight down to the ground.
Durant is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Durant is pushing down on Collins's leg trying to pass to half guard. Collins is fighting to maintain full guard but Durant has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durant is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Collins has managed to free his arm - good work.
Durant is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Collins defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Collins.
Collins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Durant is one step ahead there.
Durant sitting in guard here, content to control.
Durant lying in Collins's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Collins decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Durant taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Devon Collins!
A very excited looking Devon Collins 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Exotic (ranked 246 p4p, 999 weight class) and Kane Thoupos (ranked 32 p4p, 123 weight class). Exotic's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Joe Exotic - I Saw a Tiger. Thoupos has chosen 151 Rum - JID as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 41 - 18 - 2, fighting out of New York, Joe Exotic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kane Thoupos!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Exotic goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
 It looks like Kane Thoupos has been cut.
Thoupos throws a lazy uppercut
and Exotic counters with an outside leg kick.
Exotic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
 It looks like Joe Exotic has been cut.
Exotic swings widly with a right hand
and Thoupos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thoupos throws a right hand that misses
and Exotic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thoupos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thoupos 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.
Exotic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thoupos on the side of the head.
Exotic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thoupos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thoupos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thoupos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Exotic.
Thoupos throws out a counter right but Exotic avoids it with no problem.
Thoupos misses with a hook
and Exotic counters with a huge left! Thoupos is in big trouble! He's backing up but Exotic isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Thoupos from any more damage. A dominating finish by Exotic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Exotic!
An out of breath Joe Exotic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Kane Thoupos was interviewed post fight and said 'What really happened on that Thursday in August High School that led to Chris Woods death? Pftctctxtysfsrhhh the fuck is that! Fly in my mouth, I can’t see… gotta get out of this country motherfucker'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Diego Macaco (ranked 231 p4p, 313 weight class) and Jaxon Magrath (ranked 36 p4p, 49 weight class). Macaco's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Can’t Touch This. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Diego Macaco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 11 - 3, fighting out of New York, Jaxon Magrath!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magrath needs to keep his hands up - Macaco had a free shot at his head there.
Macaco looks to land a right hand but Magrath moved out of range.
Magrath lands a jab.
Macaco moves out of range of the leg kick from Magrath.
Magrath misses the shot to the body.
Macaco throwing a counter right hand but Magrath manages to avoid it.
Magrath missing with a left hand there. Macaco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Macaco tried to counter with a leg kick but Magrath avoided it.
Macaco blocks a jab.
Magrath throws a low kick but it's checked well by Macaco.
Macaco jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Macaco misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Magrath was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Macaco misses with a shot to the body
and Macaco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macaco avoids the body shot from Magrath.
Magrath throws a shot from downtown. Macaco moves away and avoids it.
Magrath lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Macaco throws out a loose jab but Magrath uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magrath takes a swing at Macaco's ribcage but misses.
Jaxon Magrath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macaco tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Magrath is able to avoid easily.
Magrath looks to land a body kick but Macaco moved away.
Magrath uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Macaco.
Macaco misses with an uppercut
enabling Magrath to counter with a crisp jab.
Macaco takes one to the chin there.
Macaco scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Magrath throws out a loose jab but Macaco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Macaco looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Magrath takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Magrath works the jab nicely.
Magrath 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.
Magrath lands a nice hook to Macaco's body. Macaco takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Macaco keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magrath.
An attempted straight right counter from Macaco misses the target.
Donk. Magrath catches Macaco right on the button with a cross.
Magrath misses with a body kick.
Magrath swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magrath walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magrath misses with a left hand
and Macaco counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Macaco tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Macaco moves out of range of the strikes.
Macaco fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Macaco.
Macaco tries to clinch but Magrath is having none of it.
Magrath turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Magrath misses with a hook. Macaco ducked under it nicely.
Macaco waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magrath.
Macaco throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magrath sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Magrath ducks under a wild hook from Macaco.
A big right from Magrath misses.
Macaco seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Magrath throws a poor cross that misses
and Macaco counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Magrath lands a nice leg kick that just misses Macaco's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magrath is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Macaco.
Macaco scores with a head kick.
Macaco ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A lazy left from Magrath finds it's target.
Macaco stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Macaco takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Magrath moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Macaco fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Magrath checks it well.
Macaco works the jab nicely.
Macaco throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Magrath throws a lazy uppercut
and Macaco counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Macaco on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Magrath misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Magrath misses.
Macaco rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Magrath to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Macaco. That's going to slow Magrath down.
The crowd cheers as Magrath lands an impressive looking overhand right. Macaco doesn't seem phased though.
Magrath slips a jab from Macaco.
A decent looking cross lands there for Magrath.
Jab by Magrath.
Macaco misses the jab.
Macaco throws a leg kick but Magrath moved away.
Magrath connects with a solid leg kick.
Macaco shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Macaco tests Magrath's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Magrath dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Macaco. That did some damage!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jaxon Magrath will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Macaco swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Macaco ducks under a wild hook from Magrath.
Macaco throws a shot from downtown. Magrath moves away and avoids it.
Macaco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magrath.
Magrath throws a leg kick but Macaco sees it coming and moves out of range.
Macaco tried to counter with a leg kick but Magrath avoided it.
Macaco lands a leg kick that knocks Magrath off balance momentarily.
Macaco looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Macaco slips a jab from Magrath.
Macaco uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Magrath throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magrath misses with a body shot
and Macaco counters with a stiff right hand.
Jaxon Magrath seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Magrath scores with a jab to the jaw.
Magrath with a jab.
Macaco loads up on a big right hand but Magrath slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magrath lands a right hook to the body.
Magrath throws a jab but it's blocked by Macaco.
Magrath moves out of range of the body kick from Macaco.
Macaco tries to clinch there but Magrath circles away.
Magrath attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Magrath throws a hook to the side of Macaco's head but Macaco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Magrath throws a poor cross that misses
and Macaco counters with a straight right hand.
Macaco looks to throw the jab but Magrath is out of range.
Macaco misses with a straight right.
Macaco throws a lazy uppercut
and Magrath counters with a stiff right hand.
Magrath throws a leg kick but Macaco checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Macaco on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Magrath throws a leg kick which misses Macaco's front leg but catches the back leg as Macaco tries to avoid it.
Magrath scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Macaco throws the left hand but Magrath avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magrath throws a right hand that misses
and Macaco counters with a thumping low kick.
Magrath throws an off balance right hand
and Macaco counters with a low kick, right behind Magrath 's knee.
Macaco loads up on a big right hand but Magrath slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magrath digs a good body shot into Macaco's ribs.
Macaco misses with a hook. Magrath ducked under it nicely.
Donk. Macaco catches Magrath right on the button with a cross.
Magrath slips under a jab.
Magrath motions for Macaco to come forward. Magrath throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Magrath looks to move away, Macaco throws a big counter combo but Magrath just gets out of the way.
Macaco throws a nice outside leg kick.
Macaco checks a low kick from Magrath.
An attempted straight right counter from Macaco misses the target.
Macaco on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Magrath throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Macaco throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magrath sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Macaco misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macaco throws a poor cross that misses
and Macaco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Macaco throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Macaco moves out of range as Magrath strikes.
Magrath throws a leg kick
and Macaco counters with a nice uppercut.
Magrath throws a jab but it's blocked by Macaco.
Macaco closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Magrath buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Macaco missing with a left hand there. Magrath was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Magrath 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.
Magrath throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Macaco on the side of the head.
Macaco uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magrath.
Macaco lands with a thumping leg kick.
Magrath lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magrath moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Macaco tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A telegraphed right hand from Macaco misses the target.
Magrath scores with a nice strike.
A slow jab from Macaco misses its intended target.
Macaco connects with a leg kick.
Macaco throws a nice looking combination but Magrath bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Macaco thuds a left hand into Magrath's body.
Magrath pivots, looking for a leg kick but Macaco is out of range and Magrath settles back down.
Macaco throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Magrath counters with a nice body shot.
Macaco shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Magrath throws a body shot but no joy.
Magrath wants to slow Macaco down by chopping away at his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jaxon Magrath will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Macaco takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A bone on bone clash there as Macaco blocks the leg kick.
Magrath takes a swing at Macaco's ribcage but misses.
Macaco throws the left hand but Magrath avoids the punch easily.
Macaco scores with a leg kick.
Macaco thows a left - swing and a miss!
Macaco misses with a hook.
Magrath appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Good exchange - Magrath coming out on top.
Macaco on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magrath throws a hook to the side of Macaco's head but Macaco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Macaco fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Magrath.
Magrath thows a left - swing and a miss!
Magrath slips under a jab from Macaco.
Macaco lands with an uppercut that bounces Magrath off the cage and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magrath staying out of range there.
Macaco throws a big shot that misses.
Magrath now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Magrath thows a left - swing and a miss!
Macaco is looking to counter punch.
Magrath throws a leg kick but Macaco sees it coming and moves out of range.
Macaco swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Macaco gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Macaco lands a damaging elbow.
Magrath fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magrath breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Macaco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magrath misses with an uppercut. Macaco saw that one coming.
Macaco misses with an uppercut. Magrath saw that one coming.
Magrath appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Macaco finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A nice side step and Magrath releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Macaco misses with a straight right.
Magrath's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A leg kick checked by Macaco.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macaco works the jab nicely.
Magrath blocks the body kick.
Magrath only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Macaco checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Macaco jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Magrath ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Macaco moves away.
Macaco misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Magrath. That's going to slow Macaco down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magrath connects with an inside leg kick.
Magrath finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Magrath fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Macaco manages to avoid it.
Macaco ducks under a wild hook from Magrath.
A telegraphed right hand from Magrath misses the target.
Magrath misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Diego Macaco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Macaco looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macaco misses with a right hand
and Magrath counters with a slapping leg kick.
Macaco throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Macaco punishes Magrath's body with a nice straight punch.
Macaco throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Macaco.
Magrath tries to work over Macaco's front leg with a kick but Macaco checks it.
Magrath finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Macaco missing with a left hand there. Magrath was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Macaco blocks a low kick nicely.
Macaco throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Magrath's head.
Magrath lands a nice leg kick that just misses Macaco's sensitive parts.
Macaco ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magrath slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magrath takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Macaco lands with an uppercut that bounces Magrath off the cage and back into range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magrath throws a shot to the body.
Magrath throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Magrath ducks under a wild hook from Macaco.
Macaco backing away here, and Magrath unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A punch lands to the side of Magrath 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Jaxon Magrath has been cut.
Magrath scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Magrath tries to land a front kick but Macaco steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Magrath walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Macaco checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Macaco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magrath connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Magrath slips a jab from Macaco.
Magrath swings for the body but Macaco moves out of range.
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 Diego Macaco.
I think Magrath 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaxon Magrath!
During a confident post fight interview, Jaxon Magrath thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anton Ilmarinen (ranked 22 p4p, 258 weight class) and Balin Trollslayer (ranked 2 p4p, 20 weight class). Anton Ilmarinen has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anton Ilmarinen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 49 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Balin Trollslayer!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trollslayer gets caught flat footed, as Ilmarinen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ilmarinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trollslayer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trollslayer trying to control the position.
Ilmarinen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ilmarinen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ilmarinen wants to control from the top but Trollslayer keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilmarinen 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.
Ilmarinen lands with a good body shot.
Ilmarinen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Trollslayer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Trollslayer struggling a bit here.
Trollslayer is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trollslayer gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Ilmarinen is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Trollslayer is surviving well by controlling Ilmarinen's body position as best he can.
Ilmarinen controlling the position easily from mount.
Ilmarinen working Trollslayer over with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Trollslayer looks a forlorn figure.
Ilmarinen controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trollslayer is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ilmarinen landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ilmarinen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Trollslayer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ilmarinen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ilmarinen controlling the position easily from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Ilmarinen dominated that round.
That's time! Ilmarinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ilmarinen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Trollslayer's half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ilmarinen in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trollslayer flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ilmarinen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Trollslayer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ilmarinen trying to control from half guard but Trollslayer is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilmarinen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ilmarinen connects with a nice looking 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ilmarinen. Trollslayer does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Trollslayer tries to counter it with a takedown but Ilmarinen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ilmarinen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ilmarinen trying to pass the guard but Trollslayer defending well.
Ilmarinen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ilmarinen wants to control but Trollslayer is keeping him busy.
Trollslayer missing with punches from the bottom.
Ilmarinen trying to pass the guard but Trollslayer defending well.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ilmarinen connects with a body shot.
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.
Ilmarinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ilmarinen swings for the body but Trollslayer moves out of range.
Ilmarinen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ilmarinen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Trollslayer is avoiding damage well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ilmarinen is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Trollslayer's shoulder. That is not cool.
Trollslayer is looking for a sweep.
Ilmarinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trollslayer can do to turn this around?
Ilmarinen wants to control but Trollslayer is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Ilmarinen dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ilmarinen throws a shot to the body.
Ilmarinen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Trollslayers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Trollslayer avoids the body shot from Ilmarinen.
Trollslayer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ilmarinen has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Trollslayer backwards.
Ilmarinen gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Trollslayer regains guard.
Ilmarinen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trollslayer keeping moving, preventing Ilmarinen from controlling successfully.
Ilmarinen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Trollslayer thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Ilmarinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Trollslayer has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ilmarinen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Trollslayer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ilmarinen throws out the jab.
Trollslayer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Trollslayer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ilmarinen scores with a takedown into Trollslayer's guard.
Ilmarinen is pushing down on Trollslayer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Trollslayer is fighting to maintain full guard but Ilmarinen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ilmarinen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ilmarinen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ilmarinen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Trollslayer for as long as he can get away with.
Trollslayer wants to improve his position but Ilmarinen is controlling well.
Anton Ilmarinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ilmarinen wants to pass to mount but Trollslayer is defending the position.
Ilmarinen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Trollslayer defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ilmarinen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ilmarinen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Trollslayer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Ilmarinen clearly takes that round.
That's time! Ilmarinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice body punch from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Trollslayer enables Ilmarinen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Trollslayer manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ilmarinen 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.
Ilmarinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trollslayer is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trollslayer is trying to control the position but Ilmarinen postures up.
Trollslayer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ilmarinen is one step ahead there.
Ilmarinen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ilmarinen passes Trollslayer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
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.
Ilmarinen slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ilmarinen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen misses with a wild body shot.
Ilmarinen looks to land a combination but Trollslayer avoids it well.
Ilmarinen scores with a jab to the head.
Nice jab there from Ilmarinen.
A shot to the liver by Ilmarinen. Beautiful body shot.
Ilmarinen scores with a nice head shot.
Ilmarinen misses with a body shot.
Trollslayer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trollslayer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ilmarinen is looking to wear down Trollslayer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ilmarinen misses with a wild body shot.
Trollslayer avoids the body shot from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ilmarinen lands with a right hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trollslayer defending well as Ilmarinen loads up on a big left hand.
Trollslayer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Ilmarinen had his way with Balin Trollslayer in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Trollslayer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Trollslayer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen instigates a clinch.
Ilmarinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ilmarinen tries to throw a body punch but Trollslayer avoids it by throwing Ilmarinen back against the cage.
Ilmarinen turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen 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.
Ilmarinen continues to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trollslayer is trying to get back to half guard.
Ilmarinen advances nicely into full mount.
Ilmarinen content just to control the position here.
Balin Trollslayer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Ilmarinen is landing with some decent strikes but Trollslayer is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ilmarinen trying to control but Trollslayer is having none of it.
Trollslayer takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ilmarinen lands a couple of good shots and Trollslayer has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
Ilmarinen scores with punches to the body.
Ilmarinen is punishing Trollslayer with strikes - can he finish him?!
Anton Ilmarinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
What can Trollslayer do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Ilmarinen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ilmarinen 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:40
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:40
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:40
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Ilmarinen!
Anton Ilmarinen retains his super heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Anton Ilmarinen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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