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HFA FIGHT NIGHT 12 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mateo Sawyer (ranked 3597 p4p, 24997 weight class) and Mickey Valentino (ranked 316 p4p, 417 weight class). Mateo Sawyer had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mateo Sawyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mickey Valentino!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sawyer swinging wildly here.
A countering left hand to the body from Valentino misses.
Valentino lands with a hook. Sawyer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Valentino scores with a jab to the head.
Sawyer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sawyer tries a head kick but it misses.
Valentino doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice defenses there by Sawyer.
Valentino takes one to the side of the head.
Valentino connects with a right hand. Sawyer shakes it off.
Valentino gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Valentino taking a breather.
Sawyer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Valentino tries to pull guard but Sawyer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sawyer is trying to break the clinch but Valentino has him pressed against the cage.
Valentino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valentino lands a nice uppercut.
Sawyer is trying to break the clinch but Valentino has him pressed against the cage.
Valentino looking to slow down the pace here.
Valentino stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentino lands a right hand.
Valentino lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sawyer tries to circle away but Valentino has him pinned against the cage.
Sawyer tries to break free but Valentino pushes him back against the cage.
Valentino lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sawyer backwards.
Valentino scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Valentino.
Sawyer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Valentino keeps control of Sawyer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sawyer has had enough of the clinch but Valentino keeps him there for the moment.
Sawyer is trying to break free.
Valentino prevents Sawyer from breaking the clinch.
Sawyer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Sawyer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Valentino lands an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Sawyer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sawyer wants to break free but Valentino has control.
Sawyer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Valentino lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sawyer backwards.
Sawyer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Valentino takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mateo Sawyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot by Valentino.
Sawyer cracks Valentino with a right hand to the side of the head.
Valentino avoids the head kick by Sawyer.
Sawyer walks into a jab.
Sawyer throws a leg kick but Valentino sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Valentino looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sawyer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Valentino counters with a straight right hand.
Valentino slips a straight right by Sawyer.
Valentino swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sawyer lunges at Valentino with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Valentino's hand.
Sawyer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sawyer throws a looping overhand right but Valentino ducks down to avoid it.
Valentino thuds a left hand into Sawyer's body.
Sawyer plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sawyer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Valentino.
Sawyer looks to land a right hand but Valentino moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valentino! But no joy.
Valentino scores with a jab.
Sawyer throws a push kick but Valentino slaps the foot to one side.
Sawyer slips a jab from Valentino.
Valentino slips a jab and a cross from Sawyer.
Valentino throws out a counter right but Sawyer avoids it with no problem.
Sawyer is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer is looking to clinch.
Sawyer takes a jab right on the kisser.
 Sawyer is rocked!
Valentino throws an overhand right that drops Sawyer like a sack of potatoes! Valentino dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mickey Valentino!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gustavo Andracias (ranked 4712 p4p, 24799 weight class) and Michael Olawandi (ranked 239 p4p, 269 weight class). Gustavo Andracias has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gustavo Andracias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Olawandi!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andracias lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Andracias.
Olawandi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Andracias avoids it really well and circles away.
Andracias attempts a counter takedown but Olawandi avoids it well and moves away.
Olawandi tries to clinch but Andracias moves out of range.
Olawandi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Olawandi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Andracias sprawls well. Andracias wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Olawandi gets slowly back to his feet.
Olawandi moves in looking to clinch but Andracias pushes him off.
As Olawandi tries to get set, Andracias tries to push him back and clinch up but Olawandi manages to avoid the attempt.
Andracias really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Andracias lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Andracias fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Olawandi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Andracias is able to avoid easily.
Andracias wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Olawandi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Olawandi wants it to stay on the feet.
Andracias displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Olawandi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Andracias.
We've been hearing reports that Andracias has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Olawandi misses with a looping left.
Andracias pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andracias throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Andracias lands with a hook. Olawandi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Olawandi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Olawandi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Andracias pinned against the cage. Andracias gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gustavo Andracias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Olawandi.
Andracias attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Olawandi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Andracias swivels and escapes.
Andracias went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Andracias gets caught flat footed, as Olawandi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Olawandi content to stall in guard here.
Andracias controlling the position.
Olawandi decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Andracias, up you get!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andracias darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andracias prevents Olawandi from standing back up.
Andracias content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Olawandi is trying to maintain the position but Andracias is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andracias sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Andracias's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andracias throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Olawandi to regain full guard.
Andracias content to stall in guard here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Andracias postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Olawandi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Andracias doesn't seem bothered though.
Olawandi shoots in and drives through. Andracias sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Andracias instigates a clinch.
Andracias throws an elbow but it misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Andracias pulls guard.
Olawandi throws a big right hand that misses.
Andracias wants to sweep but no luck.
Andracias escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Olawandi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Andracias keeping moving, preventing Olawandi from controlling successfully.
Andracias escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Olawandi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavo Andracias dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Andracias drives through with a takedown into Olawandi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Andracias is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Olawandi can do to turn this around?
Olawandi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Olawandi tries to pass to full mount but Andracias defends it.
Andracias is staying active underneath Olawandi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Andracias is doing well to control the position and prevent Olawandi from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andracias is not content to let Olawandi control the position.
Olawandi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Andracias defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andracias is not content to let Olawandi control the position.
Olawandi passes to side control.
Andracias is trying to control Olawandi's posture but Olawandi avoids it.
Andracias tries to bench press Olawandi off him but Olawandi keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Olawandi working away.
Andracias is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Andracias gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Andracias holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Andracias is refusing to be controlled, as Olawandi sits in half guard.
Olawandi slips a nice elbow through Andracias's hands, connecting with Andracias's forehead.
Olawandi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Andracias doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Olawandi.
Olawandi escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andracias goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Andracias swinging wildly here.
Olawandi wants to counter the offense by Andracias and move into the clinch position.
Andracias lands a high kick!
Olawandi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Andracias at a distance.
Olawandi tries to clinch but Andracias moves out of range.
Andracias jabs at Olawandi's body.
Andracias shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Olawandi eats them both and turns towards Andracias to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Olawandi leaves Andracias with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andracias blocks a head kick by Olawandi.
Gustavo Andracias is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Olawandi gets a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Olawandi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Andracias walks away with a smile on his face. Olawandi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Andracias fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Andracias throws a right and a left that both miss.
Olawandi throws out a counter right but Andracias avoids it with no problem.
Andracias throws a half hearted mid kick.
Olawandi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Andracias has taken the fight to the clinch.
Andracias is looking for a takedown.
Andracias fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustavo Andracias. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Olawandi goes for a takedown attempt but Andracias pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Olawandi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Andracias avoids it really well and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavo Andracias dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Olawandi has closed the distance and engaged Andracias in a clinch.
Olawandi manages to break the clinch.
Olawandi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Olawandi tries to clinch up.
Andracias throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Olawandi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Andracias is in Olawandi's guard.
Andracias stops Olawandi from standing up.
Andracias has gone for a leg lock! Olawandi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Andracias's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olawandi passes into half guard.
Olawandi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andracias is staying active underneath Olawandi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Olawandi passes to side control.
Andracias wants to control but Olawandi postures up.
Olawandi tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Andracias is trying to control Olawandi's posture but Olawandi avoids it.
The strikes coming from Olawandi are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Olawandi wants to control but Andracias is keeping him busy.
Michael Olawandi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Olawandi tries for a kimura but Andracias is defending well.
Olawandi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Andracias, who protects the arm well.
Olawandi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Olawandi throws a strike aimed at the side of Andracias's head but Andracias avoids it well.
Andracias on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Andracias tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andracias tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Olawandi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Andracias has escaped the position, nice work there.
Olawandi trying to control the action but Andracias is working from the bottom.
A control attempt from Andracias but he's now mounted!
Olawandi prevents Andracias from getting the reversal.
That's four 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.
Olawandi avoids the attempt from Andracias to control.
Olawandi lands with some strikes.
Gustavo Andracias is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Andracias tries to hold on but Olawandi pushes him away.
Olawandi tries to control but Andracias wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andracias is in all sorts of trouble here.
Michael Olawandi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andracias is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Olawandi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Andracias has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustavo Andracias!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Urijah Stanton (ranked 4187 p4p, 4215 weight class) and Willy Klarenet (ranked 392 p4p, 394 weight class). Urijah Stanton could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Willy Klarenet's chin.
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Urijah Stanton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Willy Klarenet!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klarenet throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stanton counters with a shoot takedown. Klarenet fights it but they end up in guard.
Stanton 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stanton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Klarenet is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Klarenet looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Stanton's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Klarenet for as long as he can get away with.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Klarenet cracks Stanton with an open hand slap.
Klarenet throws a combination. Stanton tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Stanton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Klarenet rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stanton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Klarenet looks to move away, Stanton throws a big counter combo but Klarenet just gets out of the way.
Klarenet scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stanton doesn't seem bothered though.
Klarenet throws a series of punches but Stanton avoids them all with ease.
Stanton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Stanton dodges the punch combination from Klarenet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stanton tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Klarenet manages to circle out of the way.
Klarenet throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stanton.
Stanton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Klarenet throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stanton wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Klarenet fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stanton attempts a counter takedown but Klarenet avoids it well and moves away.
Klarenet fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Klarenet looks to land a combination but Stanton avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klarenet shoots in looking for a takedown. Stanton tries to sprawl out of it but Klarenet keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stanton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanton dodges the punch combination from Klarenet.
Stanton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stanton attempts a counter takedown but Klarenet avoids it well and moves away.
Klarenet swinging wildly here.
Stanton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Klarenet throws out the jab.
Klarenet throws a jab when Stanton was well out of range.
Stanton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Klarenet.
Stanton attempts a counter takedown but Klarenet avoids it well and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klarenet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stanton seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Klarenet throws a series of punches but Stanton avoids them all with ease.
Klarenet misses with a two punch combination.
Klarenet throws a looping overhand right but Stanton ducks down to avoid it.
Stanton attempts a counter takedown but Klarenet avoids it well and moves away.
Klarenet misses with a straight right.
Klarenet throws a hook to the side of Stanton's head but Stanton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Klarenet throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stanton counters with a takedown into side control.
Stanton moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klarenet is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Willy Klarenet dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Klarenet tries to clinch but Stanton moves out of range.
Stanton wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Klarenet throws a right and a left that Stanton avoids nicely.
Stanton is looking to counter the offense by Klarenet and move into the clinch.
Klarenet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stanton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Klarenet.
Stanton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Klarenet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stanton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Klarenet shoots and misses
and Stanton moves into the clinch.
Stanton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stanton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Klarenet.
Klarenet is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klarenet misses with a combination
and Stanton counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Klarenet off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Stanton follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Klarenet was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Urijah Stanton!
The defeated Willy Klarenet had this to say: 'Awwwwww mann. For focccksss sake. This guy... Ill be back soon. WOOOOOOO.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edgar John (ranked 3090 p4p, 4849 weight class) and Jack Mehoff (ranked 339 p4p, 435 weight class). Edgar John has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight 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, Edgar John!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jack Mehoff!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
John slips under a jab from Mehoff.
John steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mehoff.
John throws a big counter combination but Mehoff scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jack Mehoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
John looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
John slips under a jab.
It looked like John was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mehoff swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
John swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mehoff throws a right hand that misses
and John counters with a one-two to the body.
Mehoff misses with an uppercut
and John counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mehoff throws a body punch but John moves out of range.
John takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mehoff misses with a hook.
John went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
John ducks under a wild hook from Mehoff.
John is looking for a counter combo.
Mehoff throws a right and a left that John avoids nicely.
Mehoff throws a hook to the side of John's head but John sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mehoff misses with a combination
and John counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mehoff shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. John eats them both and turns towards Mehoff to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
John slips a straight right by Mehoff.
John looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mehoff swinging wildly here.
Mehoff throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and John counters with a crisp one two that drops Mehoff! John thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Mehoff to his feet! Mehoff is in big trouble!
 Mehoff is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mehoff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but John manages to avoid it.
John is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mehoff is still on wobbly legs! Can John finish him?
Mehoff throws a right and a left that John avoids nicely.
Mehoff seems to have recovered his senses.
Mehoff misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mehoff misses with a body shot.
John appears to be looking for a big counter.
John takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mehoff looks winded!
Mehoff throws a right hand that misses
and John counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mehoff misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
John is looking for a counter combo.
Mehoff fails to land with a series of punches.
As Mehoff looks to move away, John throws a big counter combo but Mehoff just gets out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mehoff throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Mehoff looks to move away, John throws a big counter combo but Mehoff just gets out of the way.
Mehoff throws a looping overhand right but John ducks down to avoid it.
John is looking for a counter combo.
John moves out of range as Mehoff strikes.
Mehoff throws an off balance right hand
and John counters with a nice right hand that sends Mehoff toppling to the canvas! Mehoff scrambles and gets back to his feet - can John finish him?!
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!
Mehoff throws a jab but it's blocked by John.
John is looking for a counter combo.
Nice body punch from Mehoff.
Mehoff throws a hook but John blocks it.
John seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Mehoff 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.
John steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mehoff.
Mehoff throws out a powerful jab.
Mehoff lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mehoff might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mehoff misses with a shot to the body
and John counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mehoff connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mehoff misses with a two punch combination.
John throws a big counter combination but Mehoff scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mehoff throws a looping overhand right but John ducks down to avoid it.
John throws a big counter combination but Mehoff scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mehoff misses with a telegraphed body shot
and John counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mehoff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but John manages to avoid it.
John is looking for a counter combo.
Mehoff lands a right hook to the body.
Mehoff misses with a lunging right hand
letting John counter with a right hand.
Mehoff is breathing heavily.
Mehoff will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
John seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mehoff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
John went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
John moves out of range as Mehoff strikes.
Mehoff misses with a body shot.
As Mehoff looks to move away, John throws a big counter combo but Mehoff just gets out of the way.
Mehoff swinging wildly here.
Sloppy strikes from Mehoff. Those never looked like landing.
Mehoff has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mehoff throws an uppercut from half a mile away. John sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mehoff throws an ugly left hook that misses
and John counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mehoff rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and John counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mehoff throws a nice looking combination but John bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
John throws a big counter combination but Mehoff scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
John avoids the body shot from Mehoff.
John is looking for a counter combo.
Mehoff throws a right hand that misses
and John connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mehoff swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
John is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mehoff throws a sloppy body shot
and John counters with a straight right hand.
Edgar John is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
John avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like John was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mehoff.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether John might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mehoff throws a series of punches but John avoids them all with ease.
John dodges the punch combination from Mehoff.
Mehoff throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
John went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mehoff misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mehoff misses with a double jab
and John counters with a big right hand! Oh Mehoff is in trouble here! John follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edgar John!
Edgar John made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Another one to my resume, thank you all for coming.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Smith (ranked 3036 p4p, 5076 weight class) and Lamont Banner (ranked 238 p4p, 318 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lamont Banner!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith gets a takedown into half guard.
Banner is staying active underneath Smith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith stands up and beckons Banner to join him on the feet.
Banner stalks Smith and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Smith's face. Smith staggers backwards, shaken.
 It looks like James Smith has been cut.
Smith shoots and misses
and Banner counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at Banner to acknowledge the strikes.
Smith dives in and grabs Banner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Banner pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith scores with a takedown into Banner's guard.
Smith gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Banner lands a left and a right that send Smith crashing to the mat, dazed. Banner thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Banner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Banner lands a left and a right that send Smith crashing to the mat, dazed. Banner thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Smith is rocked!
James Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Banner counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Smith badly! Banner follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Smith out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Banner finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lamont Banner!
Lamont Banner took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darnell Gilmore (ranked 2743 p4p, 3793 weight class) and Brain Game (ranked 322 p4p, 412 weight class). Brain Game is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darnell Gilmore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brain Game!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gilmore drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gilmore throws a strike but Game rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Game trying to control the position from guard on top but Gilmore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Game tries to free his leg and advance position but Gilmore is retaining full guard.
Game stops Gilmore from standing up.
Game decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A jab from Game does it's job there.
Nice straight punches there by Gilmore. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gilmore.
A punch combination from Game misses.
Gilmore misses with a hook
and Gilmore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Game scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Game. Gilmore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gilmore lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Game catches Gilmore right on the button with a cross.
Game scores with a decent looking hook.
Gilmore looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gilmore 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.
Game keeping moving, preventing Gilmore from controlling successfully.
Game 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.
Game utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gilmore throws a strike but Game rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Game gets to his feet. Gilmore looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gilmore misses with a body shot.
Game is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gilmore.
A telegraphed right hand from Game misses the target.
Game misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilmore gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Game.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gilmore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gilmore shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Game looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gilmore pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Game is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gilmore accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gilmore loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gilmore accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gilmore stopping the sweep attempt from Game.
Game has his feet on Gilmore's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Game misses with a shot to the body
and Gilmore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Game gets caught flat footed, as Gilmore shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gilmore landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilmore throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Game works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gilmore wants to control from the top but Game keeps moving.
Gilmore throwing strikes from guard but Game blocks nicely.
Gilmore stopping the sweep attempt from Game.
Gilmore is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Game has his feet on Gilmore's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Game throws a body punch but Gilmore moves out of range.
Game avoids the body shot from Gilmore.
Game tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gilmore was well out of range. Poor timing from Game.
Gilmore shoots in but no luck this time.
Game looks to land a left hand but Gilmore moved out of range nicely.
Brain Game is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gilmore fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Game to the ground. Gilmore is now in Game's guard.
Game manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gilmore can't find room to land a body shot as Game controls the action.
Gilmore tries a body shot but Game blocks it.
Game wants to get back to striking at distance but Gilmore won't allow it.
Game is trying to stall.
Gilmore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gilmore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gilmore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gilmore definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Game trying to control the position but instead, Gilmore has worked for underhooks and has pushed Game into the cage.
Gilmore tries a body shot but Game blocks it.
Gilmore struggles to land a body shot inside as Game controls his hands.
Game tries to circle away but Gilmore has him pinned against the cage.
Game breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Gilmore, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Game throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gilmore counters with an inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brain Game dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gilmore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gilmore lands with a cross.
Gilmore closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Game trying to control here.
Game is trying to get back to full guard.
Game is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gilmore scores with a couple of nice shots.
Game wants to control but Gilmore is keeping busy.
Gilmore lands with a punch from half guard.
Brain Game has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilmore seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Game does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gilmore prevents Game from improving his position.
Gilmore thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gilmore sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Game defending well though.
Gilmore thows a huge punch but Game dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilmore is trying to control the action in half guard but Game is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Game has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gilmore is working away from the top position though.
Gilmore missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Game is looking to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Game can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gilmore throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Game is trying to stand.
Gilmore controlling the action here.
Gilmore sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Game defending well though.
Game wants to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gilmore connects with a nice short shot to Game's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Game is trying to stand back up but Gilmore is controlling him
Gilmore takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Game blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gilmore.
Gilmore thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gilmore throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gilmore thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Game's head.
Gilmore takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gilmore is thwarting Game's attempts to control the position.
Game tries to roll over but Gilmore keeps him under control.
Game regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gilmore throws a big right hand that misses.
Game working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gilmore.
Gilmore cracks Game with a solid left hand.
Game is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gilmore is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilmore stands up over Game, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gilmore throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gilmore landing some decent shots from guard.
Game trying to control the position here.
Gilmore missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gilmore postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Game is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Gilmore presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Game takes a shot to the head.
Gilmore throws a head punch that misses.
Game trying to stall but Gilmore improves his position.
Game blocking some punches.
Gilmore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Gilmore.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gilmore lands an uppercut.
Game is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gilmore is keeping busy.
Game looking to slow down the pace here.
Game seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Gilmore tries to work over Game's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gilmore misses with some punches.
Game is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gilmore lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gilmore lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Game prevents a body shot from Gilmore.
A head punch on the inside from Gilmore fails to land.
Game manages to break the clinch.
Gilmore shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Game manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gilmore scoring with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darnell Gilmore dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Gilmore moves away from the strike by Game.
Game walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Game tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gilmore was well out of range. Poor timing from Game.
Game pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gilmore back to the cage. Game follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gilmore slips a straight right by Game.
Gilmore connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gilmore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Game swings for the body but Gilmore moves out of range.
Gilmore bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Game falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gilmore counters with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Game.
Game lands with a hook. Gilmore tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gilmore looking to score a takedown here. Game is defending well but Gilmore drives through and ends up in Game's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Game wants to stand up but Gilmore is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Game keeping moving, preventing Gilmore from controlling successfully.
Gilmore missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gilmore connects with a couple of short punches.
Gilmore postures up in Game's guard and throws a big left but Game blocks it.
Gilmore postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gilmore accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gilmore postures up and lands a big shot to Game's brow.
Gilmore trying to control but Game is working from the bottom.
Gilmore throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gilmore connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilmore throwing strikes but missing.
Game manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gilmore manages to get himself to full guard.
Gilmore wants to get back to his feet but Game is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Game is looking to stand up but Gilmore won't let him.
Game trying to control the position from guard on top but Gilmore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gilmore is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilmore keeping full guard, as Game tries to pass.
Game controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gilmore keeping moving, preventing Game from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Game takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gilmore shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Game as he jumps to the side.
Gilmore misses with an uppercut
and Game counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gilmore.
Game looks to land a right hand but Gilmore moved out of range.
Gilmore fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darnell Gilmore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Game throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gilmore has his takedown stuffed
and Game makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gilmore with a poor takedown
and Game counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Game thows a left - swing and a miss!
Game lands a nice hook to Gilmore's body. Gilmore takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gilmore misses with a lunging right hand
and Game counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gilmore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Game.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gilmore tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Game manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brain Game comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Game 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brain Game!
Brain Game looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Easy Money. One Time is all it takes.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reid Erickson (ranked 2831 p4p, 3474 weight class) and Pharoh Dong (ranked 328 p4p, 376 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reid Erickson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pharoh Dong!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dong swings away with a body shot that misses
and Erickson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Erickson thuds his right hand into Dong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
 It looks like Pharoh Dong has been cut.
Dong lands a head shot.
We've been told by Erickson's head coaches at BANZAI COMBAT ACADEMY HELSINKI that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Erickson slips a jab from Dong.
Dong scores with a punch to the head.
Erickson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dong jabs Erickson right on the nose. Erickson blinks but takes it well.
Dong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Erickson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Erickson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Erickson misses the body punch
and Dong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dong moves out of range of the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Dong misses.
Erickson just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Dong releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dong misses with an uppercut.
Erickson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dong looks winded!
Erickson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Erickson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dong swinging wildly here.
Dong ducks under a wild hook from Erickson.
As Erickson backs off Dong throws a huge counter combo but Erickson manages to avoid it all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong staying out of range there.
Dong walks into a stiff left hand from Erickson.
Erickson lands a right hook to the body.
Dong misses the shot to the body.
Dong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Erickson throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Erickson misses the target.
Erickson swings for the body but Dong moves out of range.
Dong is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Reid Erickson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Erickson throws an overhand right that lands on Dong's shoulder, as Dong tries to avoid the shot.
Erickson looks to throw the jab but Dong is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Erickson with a hook.
Erickson cracks Dong with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Dong tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Erickson pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Dong is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reid Erickson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grapple King Keaton (ranked 2435 p4p, 2527 weight class) and Stephen Compton (ranked 287 p4p, 297 weight class). Grapple King Keaton had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Grapple King Keaton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stephen Compton!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keaton loads up on a big right hand but Compton slips the punch.
Keaton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Keaton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Keaton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Keaton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Compton avoids it really well and circles away.
Keaton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Keaton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Compton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Keaton shoots in for a double leg but Compton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Keaton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Compton sprawls well. Compton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Keaton gets slowly back to his feet.
Compton has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grapple King Keaton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Compton uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Keaton has time to react.
Keaton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Compton wants to get back to his feet.
Keaton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Keaton uses his free foot to push down on Compton's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Compton.
Keaton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Compton is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Keaton is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Compton is surviving well by controlling Keaton's body position as best he can.
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.
Keaton is working for a guillotine from mount but Compton frees his head quite easily.
Compton is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Keaton looking to secure an arm triangle but Compton defends it well.
Compton wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Keaton.
Compton in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keaton looking for a guillotine from mount but Compton is having none of it.
Compton's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Keaton misses with a head shot.
Compton squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Compton can do anything to dispel that myth.
Compton is squirming around, avoiding Keaton's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keaton working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Keaton tries to control but Compton wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keaton is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Compton has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Compton!
Compton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Compton is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Compton working for a submission but Keaton is keeping him at bay.
Keaton regains half guard.
Compton seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Keaton is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Stephen Compton!
In his post fight interview, Stephen Compton started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hamburger Jones (ranked 2561 p4p, 3548 weight class) and Boo Boo (ranked 299 p4p, 383 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Hamburger Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Boo Boo!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boo misses with a double jab.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jones drives through with a takedown into guard.
Boo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Boo is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Hamburger Jones!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rahim Johnson (ranked 1762 p4p, 1969 weight class) and Toe Licker (ranked 172 p4p, 196 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Johnson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Gone Guru- Lifeseeker. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rahim Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Toe Licker!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Licker ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Licker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johnson has time to react.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Licker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Licker's shoulder, as Licker tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Licker uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Licker misses.
Licker jabs at Johnson's body.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Licker's head but Licker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Licker avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Licker misses.
Licker throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Licker.
Licker looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Licker misses with a wild body shot.
Licker throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Licker's ribs.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Licker.
Rahim Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Licker scores with a jab. Johnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Licker throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Licker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Licker throws out a powerful jab.
Licker swinging wildly here.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.
A jab from Licker finds it's way through Johnson's defenses.
Licker walks into a straight right hand from Johnson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Licker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnson.
Licker digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
Licker is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Johnson like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Johnson from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toe Licker!
Toe Licker bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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