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MFC - 36 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kari Mountain (ranked 3142 p4p, 4515 weight class) and Andor Kovacs (ranked 336 p4p, 419 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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27 - 33 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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World class boxer
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kari Mountain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 33 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Andor Kovacs!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Kovacs misses
and Mountain counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kovacs avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kovacs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mountain throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kovacs.
Kovacs with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mountain to score with a decent uppercut.
Kovacs lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mountain takes a step back to recover.
Mountain throws a jab when Kovacs was well out of range.
Kovacs shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kovacs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kovacs avoids the head kick by Mountain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacs throws a low kick but Mountain moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Kovacs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mountain takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mountain!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mountain throws a leg kick but Kovacs sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kovacs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mountain.
Mountain tries to score with a low kick but Kovacs moves his leg out of the way.
Sloppy strikes from Mountain. Those never looked like landing.
Kovacs looks to land a combination but Mountain avoids it well.
It looked like Mountain was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mountain throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kovacs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kovacs slips a jab and a cross from Mountain.
Kovacs walks into a left hand.
Mountain misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kovacs throws a lazy right hand but Mountain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mountain throws a series of punches but Kovacs moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mountain lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kovacs throws a jab when Mountain was well out of range.
Mountain misses with a double jab.
Kovacs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mountain looks to score with a jab to the body but Kovacs is just out of range.
Mountain misses with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kovacs tries a head kick but it misses.
Mountain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mountain misses with the combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mountain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs throws a jab when Mountain was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Mountain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mountain defending well as Kovacs loads up on a big left hand.
Mountain misses with a body shot.
Mountain misses with a body shot.
Kovacs is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Mountain lands the left hand.
Mountain misses with a few strikes there.
Mountain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kovacs moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kovacs slips under a jab from Mountain.
Mountain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mountain throws a jab when Kovacs was well out of range.
Mountain looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs throws a nice outside leg kick.
A combination from Kovacs does no damage.
Kovacs moves out of range of the body kick from Mountain.
Mountain throws a leg kick that misses.
Mountain lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kovacs backs up against the cage.
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!
The fighters circling - Mountain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kovacs misses with a leg kick.
A big right from Mountain misses.
A big left from Kovacs misses.
Kovacs is looking to chop away at Mountain's legs.
Mountain seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice jab there from Mountain.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kari Mountain dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice defenses there by Mountain.
Kari Mountain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Danga de danga de dang - Mountain scores with a four punch combination!
A low kick from Kovacs is predictable there
and Mountain counters with a series of strikes. Kovacs will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kovacs falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mountain counters with a left and a right that stings Kovacs.
Mountain throws a body shot but no joy.
Mountain dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kovacs. That did some damage!
Kovacs throws a leg kick
and Mountain counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mountain misses with a double jab
and Kovacs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mountain feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kovacss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mountain takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovacs missing with a left hand there. Mountain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mountain thuds his right hand into Kovacs's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kovacs throws a low kick, looking for Mountain's leg but Mountain calmly moves out of range.
Mountain's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kovacs under the eye.
Mountain tries to land a body kick
and Kovacs counters by clinching up.
Mountain prevents Kovacs from breaking the clinch.
Mountain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kovacs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Mountain was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mountain lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mountain.
Kari Mountain is winning the standup battle so far.
Kovacs misses with a straight left.
As Kovacs looks to move away, Mountain throws a big counter combo but Kovacs just gets out of the way.
A cross from Mountain lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mountain scores with a leg kick.
Mountain fails to land with a series of punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mountain takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kovacs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mountain is looking to counter punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mountain.
Kovacs throws out a loose jab but Mountain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mountain scores with a nice body kick.
Mountain with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mountain slips a straight right by Kovacs.
Mountain throws a right and a left that Kovacs avoids nicely.
Kovacs misses with a low kick.
Mountain appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Mountain.
Kovacs throws a head kick but Mountain moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Mountain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mountain throws a right and a left that Kovacs avoids nicely.
Mountain throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kovacs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mountain misses with the combination.
Mountain connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mountain chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kovacs can pounce on him.
Mountain connects with a body shot.
Kovacs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mountain misses with a leg kick
enabling Kovacs to counter with a crisp jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mountain checks a leg kick.
Mountain moves away from the strike by Kovacs.
Kovacs throws a series of punches but Mountain avoids them all with ease.
Kovacs on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mountain. Mountain obviously looking to wear him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A clash of legs there as Kovacs blocks the low kick.
Kovacs tests Mountain's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mountain moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kari Mountain dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Mountain fails to land with a series of punches.
Kovacs feints a counter leg kick.
Mountain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kovacs can do to turn this around?
Mountain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mountain attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kovacs displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
 It looks like Kari Mountain has been cut.
Mountain lands a nice shot to the body.
Kovacs takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mountain dips to his left and cracks Kovacs with an uppercut!
Mountain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mountain is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Kovacs finds it's way through Mountain's defenses.
Mountain feints and then cracks Kovacs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kovacs down.
A head kick misses from Mountain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Kovacs. Those never looked like landing.
Mountain stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fighters circling - Mountain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kovacs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mountain throws out the jab.
Kovacs wants to counter with a clinch but Mountain pushes him away.
Nice shot lands for Mountain.
Kovacs checks the leg kick.
Mountain throws a head kick that half lands.
Mountain falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kovacs counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kovacs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mountain is looking for a counter combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Kovacs misses the target.
Mountain appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kari Mountain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mountain scores with a jab. Kovacs acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kovacs swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kovacs swings widly with a right hand
and Mountain counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mountain pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mountain sets himself, and Kovacs steps forward looking for the clinch! Mountain avoids it this time.
Kovacs displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mountain.
Mountain fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kovacs checks it well.
Mountain motions for Kovacs to come forward. Mountain throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kovacs fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mountain checks it well.
Kovacs connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mountain tries to bum rush Kovacs with a series of wild strikes but Kovacs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mountain keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Mountain blocks the leg kick.
As Kovacs looks to move away, Mountain throws a big counter combo but Kovacs just gets out of the way.
Mountain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kovacs avoids the head kick by Mountain.
Good leg kick by Kovacs.
Mountain misses with a hook.
Kovacs takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kovacs moves away from the strike by Mountain.
A slow jab from Kovacs misses its intended target.
Kovacs throws a series of punches but Mountain moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs lands with an overhand left.
Kovacs throws a head kick but Mountain moves out of range.
Kovacs blocks a head kick by Mountain.
Despite the aggression on Kovacs's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mountain digs a good body shot into Kovacs's ribs.
Mountain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kovacs! But no joy.
Kovacs is looking to slow Mountain down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mountain ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab from Mountain misses.
Mountain checks a leg kick nicely.
Andor Kovacs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mountain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mountain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kovacs throws out the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kari Mountain showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mountain, 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kari Mountain!
Andor Kovacs spoke after the fight, saying 'Tnough lost , i want bum phillps next'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandar Dobrosavljevic (ranked 1503 p4p, 20546 weight class) and Fedor Mazepin (ranked 184 p4p, 503 weight class). Dobrosavljevic comes into the arena with Jadakiss - The Champ Is Here blaring out of the sound system. Mazepin has chosen boom as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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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 21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aleksandar Dobrosavljevic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 38 - 62 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fedor Mazepin!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dobrosavljevic throws a good cross that connects.
 It looks like Fedor Mazepin has been cut.
Dobrosavljevic lands a big uppercut and Mazepin crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Mazepin looks OK. Dobrosavljevic waves Mazepin back to his feet!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mazepin.
Dobrosavljevic is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Dobrosavljevic shuts the power down on Mazepin. Lights out, game over! Dobrosavljevic is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Aleksandar Dobrosavljevic!
In his post fight interview, Aleksandar Dobrosavljevic started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Fedor Mazepin stepped up to the mic, saying 'until next time'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Naruesorn Chaiyachue (ranked 2425 p4p, 22576 weight class) and Pawel Nastula (ranked 207 p4p, 369 weight class). Pawel Nastula has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Naruesorn Chaiyachue's chin.
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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 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Naruesorn Chaiyachue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 86 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pawel Nastula!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaiyachue closes the distance and clinches.
Nastula gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Chaiyachue regains guard.
Chaiyachue managing to control the position.
Chaiyachue is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nastula defends well.
Chaiyachue might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chaiyachue controls Nastula momentarily but Nastula frees himself.
Nastula prevents Chaiyachue from getting back to his feet.
Chaiyachue is looking to stand back up but Nastula counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue pushes Nastula off looking to stand but Nastula dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nastula is looking for a kimura but Chaiyachue is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nastula to get the leverage.
Chaiyachue is trying to stand back up but Nastula is controlling him
Nastula is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nastula seems to be working for a kimura but Chaiyachue defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nastula prevents Chaiyachue from improving his position.
Chaiyachue is working hard here to advance position.
Nastula is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chaiyachue has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nastula prevents Chaiyachue from standing back up.
Nastula is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nastula is looking for a kimura but Chaiyachue is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nastula to get the leverage.
Nastula wants to pass the guard but Chaiyachue is defending well.
Nastula is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chaiyachue sees it coming and defends easily.
Chaiyachue on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chaiyachue tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chaiyachue is looking to control Nastula's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chaiyachue avoid being mounted?
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Chaiyachue wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nastula on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chaiyachue moves into the clinch successfully.
Chaiyachue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nastula.
Chaiyachue missing with knees to the body.
Nastula avoiding damage as Chaiyachue throws knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Chaiyachue - that landed with a thud.
Chaiyachue lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nastula or not.
A left hand lands to the body for Chaiyachue.
Nastula looks winded!
Chaiyachue landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chaiyachue landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Chaiyachue as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaiyachue throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chaiyachue crunches a lovely knee into Nastula's ribcage.
Chaiyachue working Nastula over with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Chaiyachue - that landed with a thud.
Chaiyachue is leaning against Nastula and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chaiyachue stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chaiyachue landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chaiyachue working Nastula over with knees to the body.
Chaiyachue utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A body shot lands from Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Chaiyachue trying to land knees to the body.
Chaiyachue landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Chaiyachue.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chaiyachue landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chaiyachue is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue works on Nastula's body with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaiyachue successfully pulls guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Chaiyachue has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Chaiyachue wants to get back to his feet but Nastula is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Naruesorn Chaiyachue 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.
Chaiyachue gets a clinch.
Chaiyachue digs a right hand into Nastula's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nastula's gas tank.
Chaiyachue is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nastula can do to turn this around?
Chaiyachue utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Chaiyachue lands a nice knee to the body.
Chaiyachue prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nastula avoiding damage as Chaiyachue throws knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chaiyachue obliges.
Chaiyachue lands a body shot.
Chaiyachue putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nastula in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaiyachue using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chaiyachue lands a nice knee to the body.
Chaiyachue lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chaiyachue landing knees to the body.
Nastula is breathing heavily.
Knees to the body from Chaiyachue.
A right hand to the body from Chaiyachue.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaiyachue utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Chaiyachue lands a shot to the body.
Chaiyachue lands a knee to the body.
A body shot lands from Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue lands a nice knee to the body.
Chaiyachue utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Chaiyachue using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chaiyachue tries to land knees in the clinch but Nastula avoids the damage to the body.
Chaiyachue presses Nastula against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chaiyachue pulls guard.
Nastula won't allow Chaiyachue to get back to his feet.
Nastula is fighting to break Chaiyachue's control of his arms but Chaiyachue is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaiyachue is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nastula is controlling him.
Nastula drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nastula jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chaiyachue looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chaiyachue managing to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nastula closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chaiyachue landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chaiyachue utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Chaiyachue scores a nice knee to the body.
Chaiyachue crunches a lovely knee into Nastula's ribcage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaiyachue is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nastula is defending well for now.
Chaiyachue putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nastula in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Chaiyachue working Nastula over with knees to the body.
Chaiyachue crunches a lovely knee into Nastula's ribcage.
Chaiyachue successfully pulls guard.
Chaiyachue looking for a guillotine here but Nastula defends easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chaiyachue is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nastula can't keep his opponent in guard - Chaiyachue advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chaiyachue takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaiyachue stands up from half guard.
Chaiyachue clinches.
Chaiyachue working Nastula over with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue lands a knee to the body.
Chaiyachue scores a nice knee to the body.
Chaiyachue jumps guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Chaiyachue here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Chaiyachue has his feet on Nastula's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Nastula tries to keep at a distance but Chaiyachue has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chaiyachue tries to land knees in the clinch but Nastula avoids the damage to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Naruesorn Chaiyachue dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Chaiyachue rushes Nastula and presses him up against the cage.
Chaiyachue unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nastula lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from Chaiyachue.
A short body shot lands from Chaiyachue as the two fighters clinch.
Chaiyachue lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nastula or not.
Chaiyachue lands a nice knee to the body.
Chaiyachue pulls guard successfully.
Chaiyachue pulls Nastula in to control the position.
Nastula stops Chaiyachue from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nastula won't allow Chaiyachue to sweep him here.
Nastula takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nastula stops Chaiyachue from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nastula has gone for a leg lock! Chaiyachue slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nastula's guard.
Chaiyachue slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Chaiyachue stands up from Nastula's guard - Chaiyachue perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nastula tries to keep at a distance but Chaiyachue has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chaiyachue manages to pull guard.
Nastula decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Naruesorn Chaiyachue is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nastula misses with a takedown
and Chaiyachue counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chaiyachue scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nastula in his tracks.
Chaiyachue has Nastula up against the cage in a clinch.
Nastula is looking to take this one to the mat.
Naruesorn Chaiyachue has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chaiyachue landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chaiyachue gets control of Nastula's arms and successfully pulls guard. Chaiyachue will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chaiyachue is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Nastula frees his head nicely. Oh but Chaiyachue has switched to an armbar! Nastula is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Naruesorn Chaiyachue!
A relieved looking Naruesorn Chaiyachue thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alan West (ranked 3445 p4p, 23754 weight class) and Krzysztof Zakrzewski (ranked 299 p4p, 421 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 6 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alan West!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 38 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Krzysztof Zakrzewski!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zakrzewski did well to prevent West getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zakrzewski wants to control but West is keeping busy.
Zakrzewski tries to get to full guard but West has control of the leg.
West takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Zakrzewski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but West pulls his head out easily.
Zakrzewski tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
West really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
West has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
West knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zakrzewski on the ground.
Zakrzewski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of West's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take West's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zakrzewski throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Zakrzewski tries to keep control of the position but West is staying busy.
West trying to control but not successfully.
Zakrzewski is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. West has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Zakrzewski has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! West taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Zakrzewski doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Krzysztof Zakrzewski!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sparky Anderson (ranked 1008 p4p, 22749 weight class) and Ethan Campbell (ranked 131 p4p, 496 weight class). Anderson comes to the cage accompanied by Pick up man. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 43 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 26 - 0, fighting out of London, Ethan Campbell!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Campbell moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Campbell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anderson but Anderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Campbell is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Anderson.
A decent looking cross lands there for Anderson.
Campbell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Anderson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Campbell thinking.
Anderson scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Campbell sneaks out the side door and pushes Anderson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Anderson throws a right hand that Campbell ducks under and follows up with a left that Campbell also avoids with ease.
Campbell on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Anderson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Anderson.
Campbell tries to work over Anderson's front leg with a kick but Anderson checks it.
Anderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Campbell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anderson lands a jab-cross combination.
Anderson has closed the distance and engaged Campbell in a clinch.
Anderson wants the takedown. Campbell is fighting it off but Anderson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Campbell's guard against the cage.
Anderson drops back looking for a leg! Campbell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Campbell manages to kick Anderson off! Anderson jumps back into Campbell's guard.
Anderson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Campbell's guard.
Anderson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Anderson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Campbell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Anderson lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Campbell is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sparky Anderson!
As Sparky Anderson got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: It's great to be the new champion, thanks to all my team around me'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brownie Anderson (ranked 778 p4p, 2979 weight class) and Juan David Franco (ranked 97 p4p, 340 weight class). Anderson comes to the cage accompanied by Iron man. Franco has chosen Bullet For My Valentine- Tears Don't Fall as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 36 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brownie Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juan David Franco!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Anderson as he connects with a hook.
Franco throws a right hand that Anderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Anderson also avoids with ease.
Anderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Franco circles away quickly and effectively.
Franco throws a lazy head kick
and Anderson counters with a two punch combo.
Franco throws a big shot that misses.
Franco uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.
Franco lands a big head kick that sends Anderson tumbling to the mat! Franco takes a step backwards and waves Anderson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Anderson is rocked!
It looks like Brownie Anderson has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Franco.
Anderson throws a big counter combination but Franco scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Oh Anderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Franco throws a right hand that misses
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Anderson misses.
Anderson seems to have got his legs back now.
Anderson misses with a few strikes there.
Franco swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Franco rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anderson lands with a good body shot.
Franco misses with a series of wild punches.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
As Anderson backs off Franco throws a huge counter combo but Anderson manages to avoid it all.
Anderson misses with a double jab.
Franco is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson drops Franco with a beautiful combination! Franco stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Anderson is looking for the KO!
 Franco is rocked!
Franco throws a sloppy head kick
and Anderson counters with a huge left! Franco is in big trouble! He's backing up but Anderson isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Franco from any more damage. A dominating finish by Anderson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brownie Anderson!
Brownie Anderson took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'And still, thanks to all my team around me. Can't wait to put off another good performance.'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Richard Hall (ranked 574 p4p, 1889 weight class) and Jonathas Araujo (ranked 56 p4p, 168 weight class). Jonathas Araujo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 44 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Richard Hall!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonathas Araujo!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hall is stalling here. Araujo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hall seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Araujo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Hall's coaches at have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Araujo tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hall is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hall tries to roll over but Araujo keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hall!
Araujo avoids the attempt from Hall to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araujo is stalling here but it's allowed Hall to get half guard.
Hall tries to get to full guard but Araujo has control of the leg.
Hall trying to get back to full guard but Araujo takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Hall tries to hold on but Araujo pushes him away.
Araujo is trying to take his opponent's back.
Araujo takes Hall's back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall breaks Araujo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Araujo managing to control the position.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Araujo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Araujo wants to sweep but no luck.
Hall looking to sit in guard and control but Araujo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Araujo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hall is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall working a defensive guard here.
Araujo advances to half guard.
Araujo is thwarting Hall's attempts to control the position.
Araujo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hall sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hall looking for submissions off his back.
Araujo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Araujo is thwarting Hall's attempts to control the position.
Hall is defending against the submission attempts here by Araujo.
Araujo is pressing down on Hall's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hall is holding on for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathas Araujo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hall shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hall is trying to work for a kimura but Araujo is defending well.
Araujo keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Araujo's thigh. Araujo counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Hall tries to free his leg and advance position but Araujo is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araujo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hall's guard.
Araujo trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Araujo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Araujo postures up.
Araujo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hall is keeping the position for now.
Hall throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Araujo advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall is looking to regain half guard here but Araujo keeps moving and retains side control.
Araujo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hall is looking to reverse the position.
Hall is trying to control Araujo's posture but Araujo avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araujo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hall is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Araujo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hall is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Araujo in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Hall is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jonathas Araujo!
Jonathas Araujo is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Jonathas Araujo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kimmo Peramaki (ranked 397 p4p, 21246 weight class) and Diego Hageman (ranked 54 p4p, 403 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kimmo Peramaki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 35 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Hageman!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peramaki lands a nice shot that snaps Hageman's head back.
Hageman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Peramaki went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Peramaki lands an overhand right.
Peramaki gets a clinch.
Peramaki manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Peramaki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hageman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Peramaki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hageman has managed to get both his arms back between Peramaki's legs - danger averted.
Peramaki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hageman wants to control from the top but Peramaki keeps moving.
Peramaki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Peramaki has his foot on Hageman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hageman works his way back into a safe position though.
Hageman is posturing up here but Peramaki has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hageman tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hageman has to tap! Slick submission there by Peramaki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kimmo Peramaki!
Kimmo Peramaki retains his lightweight title!
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