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BANZAI COMBAT 116 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leandro Bryant (ranked 24746 p4p, 21321 weight class) and Steven Tiramisu (ranked 526 p4p, 475 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 1 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leandro Bryant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steven Tiramisu!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Tiramisu as Bryant shoots in.
Bryant throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tiramisu was covering up waiting for the punch and Bryant finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tiramisu pushes Bryant off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Bryant doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tiramisu counters with a series of strikes. Bryant will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bryant gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tiramisu to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bryant is working an open guard so Tiramisu takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bryant looks for a takedown but Tiramisu sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leandro Bryant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tiramisu counters by moving into the clinch.
Bryant is breathing heavily.
Tiramisu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bryant stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tiramisu.
Bryant shoots in for a takedown but Tiramisu shows good takedown defense.
Tiramisu moves into the clinch.
Tiramisu connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bryant's face.
 It looks like Leandro Bryant has been cut.
Bryant wants to break free but Tiramisu has control.
Tiramisu is struggling to control the position.
Tiramisu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bryant has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tiramisu.
Bryant lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bryant takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryant tries for a takedown but Tiramisu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tiramisu moves into range and clinches up with Bryant.
Tiramisu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tiramisu clinches.
Tiramisu lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tiramisu breaks the clinch.
Tiramisu lands a big head kick that sends Bryant tumbling to the mat! Tiramisu takes a step backwards and waves Bryant back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Bryant is rocked!
Tiramisu looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bryant wants to stand back up but Tiramisu manages to pass into side control.
Oh Bryant is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tiramisu decides to stand back up. Tiramisu steps back and let's Bryant get back to his feet.
Bryant seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiramisu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bryant, pushing him back against the cage.
Bryant misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tiramisu lands with a light punch inside.
Knees to the body from Tiramisu.
Tiramisu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tiramisu closes the distance and pushes Bryant back into the cage.
Tiramisu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tiramisu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tiramisu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've been informed that Tiramisu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tiramisu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short right from Tiramisu.
Nice body punch from Tiramisu - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tiramisu.
Tiramisu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bryant takes an elbow to the forehead.
Leandro Bryant's cut is getting worse.
Tiramisu breaks from the clinch.
Tiramisu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bryant on the side of the head.
Tiramisu with a jab.
Tiramisu drops Bryant with a huge uppercut! Bryant drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Tiramisu is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Tiramisu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ayo Kakongkong (ranked 4894 p4p, 24554 weight class) and Zander Fisher (ranked 319 p4p, 345 weight class). Zander Fisher told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ayo Kakongkong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zander Fisher!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kakongkong drives through and clinches with Fisher against the cage.
Fisher successfully pulls guard.
Kakongkong throwing strikes from guard but Fisher blocks nicely.
Fisher keeping full guard, as Kakongkong tries to pass.
Kakongkong controlling from the top position.
Fisher looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakongkong wants to control from the top but Fisher keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kakongkong controls the pace.
Kakongkong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kakongkong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fisher has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kakongkong has managed to get both his arms back between Fisher's legs - danger averted.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fisher shoots for a double leg takedown but Kakongkong sprawls well. He's pushed Fisher's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fisher looking to score a takedown here. Kakongkong is defending well but Fisher drives through and ends up in Kakongkong's guard.
Fisher looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fisher stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kakongkong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kakongkong is breathing heavily.
Fisher is still trying to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher is looking to stand up but Kakongkong won't let him.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kakongkong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fisher bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kakongkong is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fisher's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fisher trying to mount his opponent but Kakongkong defends it.
Fisher thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher not doing much here.
Fisher is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kakongkong defends it well.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kakongkong won't allow Fisher to pass to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zander Fisher dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Fisher scores with a head kick.
Kakongkong dives in and grabs Fisher's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fisher pushes down on Kakongkong's head and hops out.
Kakongkong tries to land a leg kick but Fisher saw it coming and moves away.
Despite the aggression on Fisher's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kakongkong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fisher circles away.
Zander Fisher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kakongkong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fisher circles away quickly and effectively.
Fisher shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kakongkong sprawls well. Kakongkong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fisher gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisher with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fisher.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher misses with the combination.
It looked like Kakongkong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fisher.
Fisher throws a nice looking combination but Kakongkong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kakongkong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kakongkong wants it to stay on the feet.
Ayo Kakongkong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zander Fisher.
Kakongkong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kakongkong wants it to stay on the feet.
Kakongkong displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fisher.
Kakongkong wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kakongkong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kakongkong is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fisher's half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher is not content to let Kakongkong control the position.
Kakongkong passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fisher!
Fisher is working to get back to half guard.
Fisher keeps trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kakongkong content just to control the position here.
Fisher really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kakongkong lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kakongkong is stalling here but it's allowed Fisher to get half guard.
Fisher taking some punishment here, with Kakongkong in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakongkong throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kakongkong 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.
Fisher trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ayo Kakongkong dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Fisher misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fisher fails to land the takedown.
Fisher fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fisher keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kakongkong.
Kakongkong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kakongkong throws a sloppy head kick and Fisher moves out of range easily.
Fisher appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kakongkong darts in looking for a takedown but Fisher gets double underhooks and turns Kakongkong into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakongkong wants to break free but Fisher has control.
Fisher pulls Kakongkong into guard.
Fisher keeping moving, preventing Kakongkong from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher pulls Kakongkong in close to prevent any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kakongkong wants to stand but Fisher is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fisher pulls Kakongkong in to control the position.
Fisher keeping moving, preventing Kakongkong from controlling successfully.
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.
Fisher looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ayo Kakongkong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kakongkong gets tackled into the cage by Fisher. Fisher maintains the clinch.
Fisher stalling in the clinch.
Kakongkong looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fisher has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kakongkong uses from the top position.
Kakongkong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fisher swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kakongkong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher 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.
Kakongkong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fisher is keeping the position for now.
Kakongkong trying to control the position from guard on top but Fisher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fisher pulls Kakongkong in close to his closed guard and prevents Kakongkong from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kakongkong wants to get up but he can't break Fisher's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four 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.
Fisher closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kakongkong circles away.
Ayo Kakongkong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zander Fisher.
Fisher stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kakongkong.
Kakongkong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kakongkong tries to clinch but Fisher moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fisher.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
No luck for Kakongkong with that takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zander Fisher.
I think Fisher 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zander Fisher!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Good Morning (ranked 3746 p4p, 2752 weight class) and Giovani Doyle (ranked 400 p4p, 319 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Good Morning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Giovani Doyle!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doyle misses with a shot to the body
and Morning counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick by Morning misses
and Doyle counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Good Morning has been cut.
Morning gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Doyle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morning.
It seemed like Doyle was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Doyle throws a looping overhand right but Morning ducks down to avoid it.
Morning is looking to counter with head kicks.
Doyle throws a sloppy body shot
and Morning counters with a good low kick that Doyle was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doyle connects with a looping right hand.
Nice defenses there by Morning.
Giovani Doyle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Doyle misses
and Morning counters with a straight right hand.
Doyle throws an off balance right hand
and Morning counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Doyle misses with an uppercut
and Morning counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Morning pushes Doyle away with a front kick.
Morning misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Doyle throws a poor cross that misses
and Morning counters with a leg kick.
A punch combination from Doyle misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Morning misses its target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doyle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morning moves out of range of the strikes.
Morning fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Doyle has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Morning seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Morning lands a glancing blow to the side of Doyle's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doyle stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Morning throws out a powerful jab.
Doyle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morning slips a jab from Doyle.
A counter left hand to the body from Morning misses its target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Doyle misses
and Morning counters with a head kick that wobbles Doyle - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Morning sends him down. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Good Morning!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Leeds (ranked 3975 p4p, 2870 weight class) and Mighty Marin (ranked 300 p4p, 246 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Leeds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mighty Marin!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leeds pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marin works over Leeds's head and body with a nice combination.
Leeds misses with a looping right.
Marin ducks under a wild hook from Leeds.
Leeds has been working on his boxing with his coaches at BANZAI COMBAT ACADEMY NEW YORK in the buildup to the fight.
Nice shot by Marin.
Leeds throws out a loose jab but Marin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Leeds's head.
Marin slips a straight right by Leeds.
Leeds slips a jab and a cross from Marin.
Leeds is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Leeds takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Marin instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marin pushes Leeds back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marin.
Leeds's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Leeds tries to break free but Marin pushes him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Marin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Leeds goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leeds struggles to land a body shot inside as Marin controls his hands.
Marin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leeds is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Leeds tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Marin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Leeds misses with the head strike.
Leeds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leeds scores with a hook to the body.
Marin lands a nice shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Marin.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Leeds.
Marin lands a hook that snaps the head of Leeds backwards.
Marin breaks the clinch.
Leeds throws an overhand right that lands on Marin's shoulder, as Marin tries to avoid the shot.
Marin throws out a counter right but Leeds avoids it with no problem.
Marin misses with a wild body shot.
Marin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Marin lands a nice looking body kick.
Marin slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Marin tenderised Leeds's leg. Leeds is trying to keep his angry face on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marin throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Leeds to counter with a crisp jab.
Marin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Leeds on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marin. Marin obviously looking to wear him down.
Marin swings widly with a right hand
enabling Leeds to counter with a crisp jab.
Marin lands a slapping body shot.
Leeds missing with a left hand there. Marin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leeds bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leeds steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marin.
Marin tries a head kick but it misses.
Leeds keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marin.
Marin gets a clinch.
Marin lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leeds lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Leeds tries to work over Marin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A frustrated look appears on Leeds's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Leeds takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Marin on the inside.
Marin throws a punch but it's blocked by Leeds.
Marin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leeds tries to pull guard but Marin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Marin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marin breaks from the clinch.
Marin works Leeds's body with a nice hook.
Marin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Leeds slips a straight right by Marin.
Marin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Leeds's sensitive parts.
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!
Marin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leeds.
Marin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Leeds. Leeds circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Leeds clobbers Marin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Leeds misses.
Leeds looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice defenses there by Leeds.
Leeds is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Marin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Marin feints and then cracks Leeds's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Leeds down.
Leeds fails to land with a series of punches.
Marin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marin misses with a few strikes there.
Leeds on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leeds throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marin clinches.
A short uppercut from Marin.
Leeds throws a punch but it's blocked by Marin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mighty Marin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Marin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Marin as he connects with a hook.
Leeds is rocked!
Mighty Marin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leeds takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Leeds tries to keep at a distance but Marin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Leeds ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Leeds no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Marin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leeds throws his legs up looking for a submission but Marin uses it to pass to side control.
Leeds is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Leeds looks to move to half guard but instead Marin has passed into mount! Damn!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Leeds is trying to escape the mount.
Leeds is working hard here to advance position.
Marin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Leeds can't escape the position.
Leeds wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Leeds manages to reverse the position and now he's in Marin's guard. Nice work there by Leeds.
Leeds trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leeds stands up and waves to Marin to follow him.
Leeds throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marin connects with a jab.
Marin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Leeds counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Leeds lands a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marin manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Marin finds it's way through Leeds's defenses.
A low kick lands for Marin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marin looks to throw the jab but Leeds is out of range.
Marin throws an off balance right hand
and Leeds counters with a two punch combo.
Leeds doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Marin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leeds looks to land a left hand but Marin moved out of range nicely.
Leeds needs to keep his hands up - Marin had a free shot at his head there.
Mighty Marin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leeds jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marin feints a counter leg kick.
Leeds on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marin. Marin obviously looking to wear him down.
Marin lands a jab.
Leeds takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oh Leeds is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marin punishes Leeds's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marin cracks Leeds with a hook to the temple - Leeds is on wobbly legs here! Marin swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Leeds falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Marin wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mighty Marin!
Mighty Marin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jahsem Onfoy (ranked 3031 p4p, 2862 weight class) and Vance Patrick (ranked 347 p4p, 330 weight class). Onfoy comes to the cage accompanied by “Tummy Tuckâ€. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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2 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jahsem Onfoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vance Patrick!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Onfoy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Onfoy closes the distance and clinches.
Patrick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Patrick fails to land.
Patrick misses with a punch on the inside.
Onfoy tries to break the clinch but Patrick is controlling the position.
Onfoy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Onfoy throws a punch but it's blocked by Patrick.
A frustrated look appears on Onfoy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Onfoy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Onfoy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Onfoy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Patrick lands an uppercut.
Patrick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Onfoy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Patrick after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Onfoy throws a punch but it's blocked by Patrick.
Onfoy stops a takedown attempt from Patrick.
Patrick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Onfoy is trying to break the clinch but Patrick has him pressed against the cage.
Patrick throws a punch but it's blocked by Onfoy.
A right handed body shot lands from Patrick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Onfoy - that landed with a thud.
Onfoy blocks a body shot from Patrick.
Patrick throws a punch but it's blocked by Onfoy.
Onfoy has had enough of the clinch but Patrick keeps him there for the moment.
Onfoy is trying to stall.
Patrick gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Onfoy.
A short right from Patrick on the inside.
Onfoy is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jahsem Onfoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Patrick misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Onfoy.
Patrick tries to throw a body punch but Onfoy avoids it by throwing Patrick back against the cage.
Onfoy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Onfoy lands a nice uppercut.
Onfoy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Onfoy misses with a takedown
and Patrick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Onfoy misses with a body shot.
Patrick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Onfoy.
Patrick misses with a wild body shot.
Vance Patrick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patrick just misses with a punch to the body.
Onfoy closes the distance looking to clinch
and Onfoy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Patrick looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A jab from Patrick does it's job there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Onfoy dives in and grabs Patrick's left leg, looking for a takedown. Patrick pushes down on Onfoy's head and hops out.
Patrick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Onfoy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patrick working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Onfoy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Onfoy.
Onfoy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Onfoy throws a punch but it's blocked by Patrick.
Patrick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Onfoy blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Patrick as the two fighters clinch.
Patrick lands a left hand that snaps the head of Onfoy backwards.
Patrick scores with a hook to the body.
Onfoy slows down the pace here.
Patrick blocking some punches.
Patrick misses with the head strike.
Onfoy tries to circle away but Patrick has him pinned against the cage.
Onfoy is looking to take this one to the mat.
Onfoy prevents a body shot from Patrick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patrick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Onfoy backwards.
Patrick misses with a short punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Onfoy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Onfoy gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Onfoy stays in close to Patrick's body and controls the position.
Patrick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Onfoy is one step ahead there.
Patrick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vance Patrick dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Patrick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Patrick rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Onfoy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Onfoy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Patrick throws a shot from downtown. Onfoy moves away and avoids it.
Onfoy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Patrick scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Onfoy doesn't seem bothered though.
Patrick is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Onfoy rather than just go for the knockout.
Patrick throws a right hand that misses
and Onfoy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Patrick avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Onfoy.
Patrick keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Onfoy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Onfoy 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patrick is pressing down on Onfoy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patrick is adopting a defensive guard.
Onfoy is looking to work some ground and pound but Patrick has wrist control.
Onfoy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Patrick looking for a sweep. Not yet Patrick, not yet.
Onfoy sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nice sprawl there from Patrick as Onfoy shoots in.
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.
Onfoy fails with a takedown attempt.
Onfoy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Patrick takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Onfoy scores with a hook.
Patrick connects with a body shot.
Onfoy closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Patrick is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patrick keeps Onfoy under control for a moment.
Onfoy looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Patrick is avoiding damage well.
Onfoy controlling from side mount.
Onfoy connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Patrick some visible discomfort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Onfoy scores with punches from side control.
Patrick is not content to let Onfoy control the position.
Onfoy fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Patrick is looking to regain half guard here but Onfoy keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Onfoy throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Patrick works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jahsem Onfoy dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Onfoy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Onfoy closes the distance but Patrick moves to the side
and Patrick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Patrick misses with an uppercut. Onfoy saw that one coming.
Onfoy throws a jab when Patrick was well out of range.
Onfoy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Patrick but Patrick pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patrick keeps the fight on the outside.
Patrick with a hook.
Patrick looks to land a left hand but Onfoy moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onfoy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Patrick's waist but Patrick gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Onfoy off to one side.
Patrick misses with a straight right.
Onfoy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Patrick jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Patrick enables Onfoy to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Patrick manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jahsem Onfoy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Patrick 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Onfoy postures up.
Patrick is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Onfoy moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patrick wants to control from the top but Onfoy keeps moving.
Onfoy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Patrick controls the pace.
Onfoy looking for a sweep. Not yet Onfoy, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onfoy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Onfoy looking for a sweep. Not yet Onfoy, not yet.
Onfoy keeping moving, preventing Patrick from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Patrick throws a jab when Onfoy was well out of range.
Onfoy misses the shot to the body.
Patrick throws a right hand that Onfoy ducks under and follows up with a left that Onfoy also avoids with ease.
Patrick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Onfoy slips a jab from Patrick.
Onfoy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patrick punishes Onfoy's body with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Patrick misses its intended target.
Patrick fails to land with a series of punches.
Onfoy tries to counter with a takedown but Patrick is quick to defend against it.
Patrick scores with a body shot.
Onfoy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Patrick.
Onfoy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vance Patrick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Patrick misses with a wild body shot.
Onfoy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Onfoy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vance Patrick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Patrick 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vance Patrick!
A relieved looking Vance Patrick 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 Muharib Xornimada (ranked 2202 p4p, 2093 weight class) and Duke Nukem (ranked 247 p4p, 185 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Muharib Xornimada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Duke Nukem!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nukem closes this distance looking for a takedown but Xornimada circles away.
Xornimada wants to clinch.
Xornimada pushes Nukem up against the cage in a clinch.
Nukem looking to slow down the pace here.
Nukem misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xornimada misses with a body punch.
A short right from Xornimada on the inside.
Xornimada definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nukem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xornimada working aggressively here.
Xornimada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xornimada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nukem's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xornimada throws a punch but it's blocked by Nukem.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nukem.
A head punch on the inside from Nukem fails to land.
Nukem blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Xornimada.
Nukem misses with some punches.
Nukem lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Nukem scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nukem misses with a punch on the inside.
Xornimada throws a head punch that misses.
Xornimada misses with a body punch.
Xornimada swings wildly with an uppercut but Nukem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xornimada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nukem backwards.
Xornimada softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Xornimada lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Nukem fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nukem's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nukem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xornimada lands an uppercut.
Nukem lands an uppercut.
Xornimada is working Nukem over against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nukem.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nukem.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nukem creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nukem throws a punch but it's blocked by Xornimada.
A right hook to the body lands for Nukem.
Xornimada has a couple of punches blocked by Nukem.
Xornimada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nukem tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Xornimada as Nukem tries to tie him up.
A head punch on the inside from Xornimada fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xornimada.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xornimada.
Still in the clinch, Xornimada scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nukem tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Nukem fails to land.
Xornimada working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nukem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nukem working aggressively here.
Xornimada scores with a shot to the side of Nukem's head.
Xornimada lands a shot to the body.
Xornimada scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Xornimada.
Xornimada throws a head punch that misses.
Xornimada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Xornimada fails to land.
Xornimada throws a head punch that misses.
Nukem manages to break the clinch.
Xornimada pushes Nukem up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Xornimada.
Nukem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nukem throws a punch but it's blocked by Xornimada.
Xornimada trying to control the position but instead, Nukem has worked for underhooks and has pushed Xornimada into the cage.
Nukem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xornimada gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xornimada throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Xornimada.
Nukem throws a head punch that misses.
Xornimada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nukem swings wildly with an uppercut but Xornimada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nukem misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nukem can't find room to land a body shot as Xornimada controls the action.
Xornimada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xornimada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xornimada throws a punch but it's blocked by Nukem.
A head punch on the inside from Xornimada fails to land.
Xornimada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nukem dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nukem blocking some punches.
Xornimada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nukem tries a body shot but Xornimada blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Muharib Xornimada dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Xornimada misses with a left hand
letting Nukem counter with a right hand.
Xornimada stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nukem ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xornimada moves away.
Xornimada tries to counter by clinching up but Nukem breaks away and moves out of range.
Xornimada 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.
Nukem takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
 Nukem is rocked!
Xornimada closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Nukem to counter with a crisp jab.
Nukem is still on wobbly legs! Can Xornimada finish him?
Xornimada fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nukem, pushing him back against the cage.
Nukem seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nukem blocking some punches.
Nukem lands with a light punch inside.
Nukem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nukem manages to break the clinch.
Xornimada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nukem can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xornimada tries to clinch there but Nukem circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xornimada gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nukem tries to break free but Xornimada pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xornimada.
Xornimada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Xornimada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Xornimada - that landed with a thud.
Xornimada throws a punch but it's blocked by Nukem.
Nukem misses with some punches.
Xornimada working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Xornimada pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nukem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Xornimada looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Xornimada stuns Nukem with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Xornimada scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xornimada wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nukem! But no joy.
Xornimada tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nukem manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nukem gets tackled into the cage by Xornimada. Xornimada maintains the clinch.
Xornimada lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Xornimada fails to land.
Xornimada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Xornimada scores with a shoulder strike.
Nukem stalling in the clinch but Xornimada improves position.
Nukem stalls.
Xornimada has a couple of punches blocked by Nukem.
Xornimada lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Xornimada misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xornimada can't find room to land a body shot as Nukem controls the action.
Nukem blocks an elbow strike from Xornimada.
Nukem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xornimada lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nukem backwards.
Nukem scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nukem tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Xornimada tries to throw a body punch but Nukem avoids it by throwing Xornimada back against the cage.
Xornimada softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nukem is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nukem goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xornimada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xornimada misses with the head strike.
Nukem scores with a shoulder strike.
Nukem has a couple of punches blocked by Xornimada.
Xornimada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Xornimada blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xornimada misses with an elbow over the top.
Nukem can't find room to land a body shot as Xornimada controls the action.
Xornimada has a couple of punches blocked by Nukem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xornimada throws a head punch that misses.
Nukem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xornimada works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Xornimada as Nukem tries to tie him up.
Xornimada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nukem lands a left hand that snaps the head of Xornimada backwards.
Nukem blocks an uppercut.
Nukem taking a breather.
Xornimada tries a body shot but Nukem blocks it.
Xornimada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nukem backwards.
Xornimada trying to control the position but instead, Nukem has worked for underhooks and has pushed Xornimada into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nukem.
Xornimada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nukem backwards.
Nukem goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xornimada swings wildly with an uppercut but Nukem uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Muharib Xornimada dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Xornimada moves into range and clinches up with Nukem.
Xornimada blocking some punches.
Xornimada tries a body shot but Nukem blocks it.
Nukem lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Muharib Xornimada has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Xornimada working aggressively here.
Nukem is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nukem trying to stall but Xornimada improves his position.
Xornimada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nukem's elbow.
Nukem blocking some punches.
Nukem manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xornimada slips under a jab.
Xornimada wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nukem swats away the attempt to clinch by Xornimada.
Nukem bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xornimada closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Xornimada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Nukem.
Xornimada scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Xornimada lands a shoulder strike.
Xornimada blocks a body shot from Nukem.
Xornimada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nukem backwards.
Nukem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xornimada.
Nukem throws a punch but it's blocked by Xornimada.
Nukem manages to break the clinch.
Xornimada is looking to clinch.
Nukem throws out a counter right but Xornimada avoids it with no problem.
Xornimada fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nukem, pushing him back against the cage.
Xornimada drops Nukem onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Nukem is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nukem is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Xornimada misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nukem misses with some punches.
Nukem throws a punch but it's blocked by Xornimada.
Xornimada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Xornimada working aggressively here.
Xornimada blocking some punches.
Xornimada makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nukem lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Xornimada backwards.
Nukem blocking some punches.
Nukem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nukem blocks an elbow strike from Xornimada.
Xornimada blocking some punches.
Xornimada misses with a punch on the inside.
Xornimada misses with some punches.
Nukem stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Xornimada creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Xornimada presses Nukem against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Xornimada misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xornimada struggles to land a body shot inside as Nukem controls his hands.
Xornimada scores with a nice hook to the head.
Xornimada throws a punch but it's blocked by Nukem.
A bit of stalling here from Xornimada.
Xornimada throws a punch but it's blocked by Nukem.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nukem.
Xornimada working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Xornimada throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Xornimada throws a punch but it's blocked by Nukem.
Nukem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xornimada lands a body shot.
Nukem breaks the clinch.
Nukem clinches up against the cage.
Nukem prevents a body shot from Xornimada.
Duke Nukem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xornimada stalling in the clinch but Nukem improves position.
Xornimada swings wildly with an uppercut but Nukem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muharib Xornimada is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Xornimada working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nukem blocks an uppercut.
Nukem is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Xornimada fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Nukem fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xornimada.
Xornimada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nukem blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xornimada has Nukem pressed against the cage, preventing Nukem from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nukem can't find room to land a body shot as Xornimada controls the action.
Nukem's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Xornimada fails to land.
Nukem trying to stall but Xornimada improves his position.
A short left from Xornimada.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Xornimada.
Nukem tries to throw a body punch but Xornimada avoids it by throwing Nukem back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xornimada.
Xornimada works on Nukem's body with a couple of short punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Muharib Xornimada showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Xornimada, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muharib Xornimada!
A very excited looking Muharib Xornimada 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Keishin Smith (ranked 2331 p4p, 1457 weight class) and Rinya Nakamura (ranked 142 p4p, 105 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Rinya Nakamura enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Keishin Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rinya Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamura gets a takedown into half guard.
Smith manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Nakamura avoids the head kick by Smith.
Nakamura throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nakamura.
Nakamura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Nakamura tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nakamura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Nakamura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nakamura drives through with a takedown into Smith's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith has momentary wrist control but Nakamura slips an elbow through the middle.
Nakamura landing with the ground and pound.
Nakamura lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nakamura is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nakamura prevents Smith from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura chips away with some ground and pound.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nakamura is working Smith over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nakamura working some strikes from top position.
Nakamura slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakamura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith is looking to stand up but Nakamura isn't so interested in that idea.
Nakamura working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nakamura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nakamura chips away with some ground and pound.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nakamura is controlling him.
Nakamura thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nakamura prevents Smith from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nakamura working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smith's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakamura looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Smith wants to stand and escape but Nakamura is having none of it.
Nakamura's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Smith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nakamura won't allow Smith to get back to his feet.
Nakamura trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nakamura throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith wants to stand and escape but Nakamura is having none of it.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.
Nakamura cracks Smith with a solid left hand.
Nakamura throwing strikes but missing.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nakamura on the ground.
Nakamura scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nakamura connects with a couple of short punches.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Nakamura is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nakamura postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nakamura lands a couple of digs.
Smith is looking to stand up but Nakamura isn't so interested in that idea.
Nakamura content to stall in guard here.
Nakamura distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nakamura postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nakamura lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nakamura scoring with some ground and pound.
Smith is rocked!
Smith has momentary wrist control but Nakamura slips an elbow through the middle.
Oh Smith is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith kicks Nakamura off and gets to his feet.
Smith digs a good body shot into Nakamura's ribs.
Smith cracks Nakamura with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Smith throws a right hand that Nakamura ducks under and follows up with a left that Nakamura also avoids with ease.
Nakamura feints a counter leg kick.
Smith's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
And Nakamura tries to counter it with a takedown but Smith pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Nakamura.
As Nakamura looks to move away, Smith throws a big counter combo but Nakamura just gets out of the way.
Smith throws a shot to the body.
No luck for Nakamura with that takedown attempt.
Smith scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rinya Nakamura will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nakamura misses with an attempted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Nakamura feints the counter takedown.
Smith lands with a slapping head kick.
Nakamura darts in looking for a takedown but Smith gets double underhooks and turns Nakamura into the cage.
Nakamura closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Nakamura pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smith throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nakamura.
Nakamura throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
Nakamura lands a jab-cross combination.
Nakamura closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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!
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nakamura counters with a shoot takedown. Smith fights it but they end up in guard.
Smith has momentary wrist control but Nakamura slips an elbow through the middle.
Smith has momentary wrist control but Nakamura slips an elbow through the middle.
Nakamura won't allow Smith to get back to his feet.
Nakamura works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nakamura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smith is just riding it out for now. Nakamura eventually gives up the hold.
Nakamura not doing much here.
Nakamura is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smith is trying to stand up here but Nakamura is controlling him well.
Ground and pound from Nakamura.
Smith is trying to stand back up but Nakamura is controlling him
Smith is not content to let Nakamura control the position.
Nakamura seems to be working for a kimura but Smith defends the submission attempt.
Smith is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Nakamura manages to mount him!
Smith is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Nakamura working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Nakamura is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Smith can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Nakamura is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Smith can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Smith bucks Nakamura off and manages to get back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakamura avoids the head kick by Smith.
Nakamura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith scores with a hook.
Nakamura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Nakamura throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a lazy head kick
and Nakamura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Smith finds it's way through Nakamura's defenses.
Nakamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith throws the left hand but Nakamura avoids the punch easily.
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.
Nakamura moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Nakamura pushes Smith away with a front kick.
Smith connects with a high kick.
Nakamura throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
A big right from Nakamura misses.
Keishin Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nakamura's sensitive parts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nakamura on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smith moves away from the strike by Nakamura.
Smith's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nakamura counters with a nice double leg into side control. Smith won't be happy with that.
Smith is letting Nakamura control him for a moment.
Nakamura lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Nakamura working the body and head with strikes.
Nakamura lands an elbow.
Nakamura grinds an elbow into Smith's temple.
Nakamura scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Smith to see if he's OK.
The crowd goes nuts as Nakamura knocks Smith out cold with a massive hammerfist! Nakamura Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rinya Nakamura!
A less than humble Rinya Nakamura misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jamison Hutchinson (ranked 1815 p4p, 812 weight class) and Maciej Piotr (ranked 235 p4p, 18 weight class). Jamison Hutchinson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jamison Hutchinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maciej Piotr!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piotr digs a good body shot into Hutchinson's ribs.
Piotr throws a jab but it's blocked by Hutchinson.
Piotr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Hutchinson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Piotr slips a jab from Hutchinson.
Hutchinson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hutchinson walks into a stiff left hand from Piotr.
Hutchinson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio in the buildup to the fight.
Piotr lands a jab.
Piotr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Piotr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Piotr digs a good body shot into Hutchinson's ribs.
Piotr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A looping hook to the body misses from Piotr. Hutchinson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Piotr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An attempted straight right counter from Hutchinson misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Hutchinson misses the target.
Piotr lands a glancing blow to the side of Hutchinson's head.
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!
A swing and a miss from Piotr.
A lazy left from Piotr finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piotr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hutchinson.
Hutchinson dodges the punch combination from Piotr.
Piotr scores with a jab to the head.
Piotr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hutchinson circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Hutchinson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hutchinson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Piotr throws out the jab.
Hutchinson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Piotr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Piotr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hutchinson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Piotr misses with a looping left.
Piotr lands with a nice body punch.
Piotr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hutchinson counters with a left and a right that stings Piotr.
Maciej Piotr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Piotr throws a hook but Hutchinson avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Piotr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piotr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Piotr looks to move away, Hutchinson throws a big counter combo but Piotr just gets out of the way.
Piotr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hutchinson throws out the jab.
Piotr throws a body punch but Hutchinson moves out of range.
Hutchinson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Piotr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Piotr misses with an uppercut.
Piotr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Piotr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hutchinson throws a looping overhand right but Piotr ducks down to avoid it.
Hutchinson looks to land a right hand but Piotr moved out of range.
Hutchinson throws a right hand that Piotr ducks under and follows up with a left that Piotr also avoids with ease.
Piotr cracks Hutchinson with a good jab.
Piotr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Hutchinson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Piotr cracks Hutchinson with an open hand slap.
Hutchinson throws a looping overhand right but Piotr ducks down to avoid it.
Hutchinson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hutchinson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Piotr.
Piotr lands a head shot.
Jab from Piotr.
A swing and a miss from Piotr.
Piotr moves out of range as Hutchinson strikes.
Piotr blocks a jab.
Hutchinson throws a lazy right hand but Piotr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Piotr throws a looping overhand right but Hutchinson ducks down to avoid it.
Hutchinson misses with a two punch combination.
Hutchinson ducks under a wild hook from Piotr.
Piotr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hutchinson throws out the jab.
Hutchinson drops his hands momentarily and Piotr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hutchinson misses with a combination
and Piotr counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hutchinson misses with a looping left.
Piotr cracks Hutchinson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Piotr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hutchinson. Hutchinson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Piotr dodges the punch combination from Hutchinson.
Piotr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hutchinson.
Piotr misses the jab.
Hutchinson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Piotr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hutchinson moves away.
Piotr throws a right hand that misses
and Hutchinson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hutchinson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Piotr cracks Hutchinson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hutchinson moves into range and clinches up with Piotr.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maciej Piotr dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Hutchinson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Piotr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hutchinson scrambles back to his feet.
Hutchinson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Piotr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hutchinson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Some wild striking there from Hutchinson.
Piotr jabs Hutchinson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Piotr lands a lovely overhand right.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hutchinson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hutchinson missing with a left hand there. Piotr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Piotr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hutchinson needs to keep his hands up - Piotr had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piotr slips under a jab.
Piotr throws a right hand that misses
and Hutchinson counters with a series of strikes. Piotr will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Piotr misses the shot to the body.
Piotr misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piotr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Piotr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hutchinson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Piotr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hutchinson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Piotr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Piotr works the jab nicely.
Piotr swings widly with a right hand
and Hutchinson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hutchinson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Piotr dips to his left and cracks Hutchinson with an uppercut!
Hutchinson misses with a few strikes there.
Piotr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Hutchinson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Piotr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hutchinson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Piotr counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Hutchinson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big right from Hutchinson misses.
A little jabbing left from Piotr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hutchinson swings widly with a right hand
enabling Piotr to counter with a crisp jab.
Piotr fails to land with a series of punches.
Piotr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hutchinson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Piotr lands a nice shot that snaps Hutchinson's head back.
Piotr jabs Hutchinson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Piotr looks to land a right hand but Hutchinson moved out of range.
Piotr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hutchinson is looking for a counter combo.
A decent looking cross lands there for Piotr.
Maciej Piotr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Piotr scores with a decent looking hook.
A big right from Piotr misses.
Nice uppercut there from Piotr.
Piotr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hutchinson scores with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piotr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Piotr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hutchinson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Piotr. Hutchinson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jamison Hutchinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hutchinson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hutchinson staying out of range there.
Hutchinson throws a hook but Piotr blocks it.
Hutchinson doesn't manage to clinch there - Piotr circles away.
Piotr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Piotr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Piotr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hutchinson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Piotr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hutchinson back to the cage. Piotr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hutchinson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Piotr feints a jab promting Hutchinson to slip. Piotr then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hutchinson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
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!
Jab, jab by Piotr - just one landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piotr throws a jab but it's blocked by Hutchinson.
Piotr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hutchinson counters with a nice uppercut.
Hutchinson misses the jab.
Hutchinson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Piotr walks into a jab.
Hutchinson needs to keep his hands up - Piotr had a free shot at his head there.
Hutchinson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Piotr.
Piotr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hutchinson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Piotr.
Hutchinson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Piotr works the jab nicely.
Piotr with a jab.
Hutchinson misses with a right hand
and Piotr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maciej Piotr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Hutchinson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Piotr throws a nice looking combination but Hutchinson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hutchinson tries to clinch but Piotr moves out of range.
Hutchinson moves out of range of the strikes.
Piotr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Good shot there by Piotr.
Hutchinson throws a looping overhand right but Piotr ducks down to avoid it.
Piotr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hutchinson defending well as Piotr loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piotr throws an overhand right that lands on Hutchinson's shoulder, as Hutchinson tries to avoid the shot.
Piotr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hutchinson misses with an uppercut.
Piotr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hutchinson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piotr misses with a straight left.
Hutchinson is looking for a counter combo.
Piotr misses with a hook. Hutchinson ducked under it nicely.
Piotr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Piotr throws a jab but it's blocked by Hutchinson.
Hutchinson throws a series of punches but Piotr moves out of range.
Hutchinson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hutchinson fails to land with a series of punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hutchinson, as that shot connected.
Piotr cracks a nice hook into Hutchinson's ribs.
Hutchinson moves away from the strike by Piotr.
Hutchinson looks to land a right hand but Piotr moved out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Piotr as he connects with a hook.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Piotr!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hutchinson misses with an uppercut. Piotr saw that one coming.
Piotr throws a sloppy body shot
and Hutchinson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Piotr is rocked!
Piotr throws a hook but Hutchinson avoids it easily.
Hutchinson is looking to counter punch.
Piotr is still on wobbly legs! Can Hutchinson finish him?
Hutchinson pounces like a tiger and cracks Piotr with a vicious hook! Piotr is down but not out! Hutchinson follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jamison Hutchinson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Augier De Rabat (ranked 1207 p4p, 683 weight class) and Junior Calderon (ranked 111 p4p, 66 weight class). De Rabat's entrance music is Marche des Templiers. A fine choice. 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 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Augier De Rabat!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Junior Calderon!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calderon throws a body punch but De Rabat moves out of range.
Calderon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of De Rabat's head.
De Rabat looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
De Rabat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Calderon.
De Rabat really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
De Rabat shoots and misses
and Calderon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Rabat takes one on the button.
Calderon scores with the left hand. De Rabat knows he should have avoided that one.
De Rabat takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Calderon misses with a left hand
and De Rabat counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Rabat throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Calderon's waist but Calderon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing De Rabat off to one side.
De Rabat backing away here, and Calderon unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
De Rabat throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Calderon's waist but Calderon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing De Rabat off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Augier De Rabat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Calderon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Rabat takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
De Rabat doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Calderon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Junior Calderon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Rabat slips a straight right by Calderon.
De Rabat steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Calderon. That one must have hurt.
Calderon scores with a push kick.
De Rabat shoots for a double leg takedown but Calderon sprawls well. He's pushed De Rabat's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Calderon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Calderon throws a nice outside leg kick.
De Rabat dives in and grabs Calderon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Calderon pushes down on De Rabat's head and hops out.
Calderon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Calderon lands a really nice looking cross but De Rabat seems unphased.
De Rabat is rocked!
Calderon is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches De Rabat flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! De Rabat is out cold! Calderon holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Junior Calderon!
Junior Calderon is the new featherweight champion!
Augier De Rabat was interviewed post fight and said 'hanc cladem fortiorem me et humiliorem reddet'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaito Tanaka (ranked 272 p4p, 147 weight class) and Semi Veainu (ranked 36 p4p, 20 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kaito Tanaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Semi Veainu!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veainu misses with a right hand
and Tanaka counters with a crisp one two that drops Veainu! Tanaka thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Veainu to his feet! Veainu is in big trouble!
Tanaka misses the shot to the body.
Veainu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tanaka throws a leg kick which misses Veainu's front leg but catches the back leg as Veainu tries to avoid it.
Tanaka lands a front kick.
Veainu looks winded!
Tanaka thumps Veainu with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu wants to clinch up but Tanaka keeps it at a distance.
Veainu misses with a lunging right hand
and Tanaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Veainu looks to clinch
and Tanaka counters with a big right hand! Oh Veainu is in trouble here! Tanaka follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaito Tanaka!
During a confident post fight interview, Kaito Tanaka thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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