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MMAH 4 - Porker vs Sulek PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Drago (ranked 3920 p4p, 4871 weight class) and Junior Castro (ranked 402 p4p, 455 weight class). Junior Castro has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ivan Drago's chin.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ivan Drago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Junior Castro!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drago connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Drago lands a left and a right that send Castro crashing to the mat, dazed. Drago thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Castro dives in for a single leg takedown but Drago sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Drago lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Castro can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Drago and Castro drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Drago.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Drago!
Ivan Drago tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miko Wrevino (ranked 3917 p4p, 4741 weight class) and Ho Kogan (ranked 430 p4p, 486 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miko Wrevino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ho Kogan!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wrevino closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kogan to the mat! Kogan manages to get full guard.
Wrevino won't allow Kogan to sweep him here.
Kogan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wrevino defends well.
Wrevino keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kogan's head.
Kogan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kogan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kogan trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrevino postures up in Kogan's guard and throws a big left but Kogan blocks it.
Wrevino wants to control from the top but Kogan keeps moving.
Wrevino throws a strike but Kogan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrevino wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kogan pushes down on Wrevino's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wrevino actively working from the bottom here.
Kogan wants to work for an arm triangle but Wrevino is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kogan stops Wrevino from getting back to his feet.
Kogan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kogan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wrevino defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kogan tries to pass to full mount but Wrevino defends it.
Wrevino wants to get back to his feet.
Kogan is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kogan prevents Wrevino from improving his position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kogan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wrevino lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wrevino closes the distance and pushes Kogan back into the cage.
Wrevino breaks from the clinch.
No luck for Wrevino with that takedown attempt.
Wrevino dives in and grabs Kogan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kogan pushes down on Wrevino's head and hops out.
Wrevino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wrevino goes for a double leg but Kogan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kogan continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miko Wrevino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kogan tries for a takedown but Wrevino manages to get underhooks.
Wrevino prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrevino misses with a body punch.
Wrevino prevents the takedown attempt.
Stalling in the clinch from Wrevino.
Kogan jumps guard and drags Wrevino to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Wrevino is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wrevino stops Kogan from standing up.
Wrevino tries to free his leg and advance position but Kogan is retaining full guard.
Wrevino has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kogan is proving hard to escape from.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kogan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wrevino's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wrevino controls Kogan momentarily but Kogan frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ho Kogan will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wrevino gets tackled into the cage by Kogan. Kogan maintains the clinch.
Wrevino gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kogan.
Wrevino is trying to drag Kogan to the mat but Kogan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kogan throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kogan jumps guard but Wrevino turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kogan has Wrevino pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wrevino manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Miko Wrevino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ho Kogan.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kogan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wrevino's brow.
Wrevino tries to pull guard but Kogan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrevino lands with a light punch inside.
Kogan tries to pull guard but Wrevino won't allow it.
Wrevino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wrevino misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wrevino shoots in but Kogan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kogan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wrevino but Wrevino pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kogan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wrevino shoots in and drives through. Kogan sprawls well.
Wrevino dives in and grabs Kogan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kogan pushes down on Wrevino's head and hops out.
Wrevino clinches up with Kogan and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kogan turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Kogan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kogan tries for a kimura but Wrevino is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Wrevino's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrevino is looking for a sweep.
Wrevino gets back to half guard.
Wrevino is not content to let Kogan control the position.
Wrevino moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kogan stands and throws Wrevino's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kogan is looking to take a break and control but Wrevino is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrevino is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kogan off and has taken his back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Kogan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kogan trying to hold on to Wrevino's head to control him but Wrevino postures up.
Wrevino moves nicely into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Miko Wrevino will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kogan throws a combination. Wrevino tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
 It looks like Miko Wrevino has been cut.
Wrevino shoots in for a double leg but Kogan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kogan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kogan shoots in for a takedown but Wrevino shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wrevino has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wrevino breaks the clinch.
Wrevino rushes Kogan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wrevino tries to pull guard but Kogan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kogan stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrevino is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miko Wrevino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wrevino just leaning against Kogan, taking a breather.
Wrevino breaks the clinch.
Kogan tries to clinch but Wrevino is having none of it.
Wrevino thinks about countering with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrevino misses with a two punch combination.
Wrevino dives in and grabs Kogan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kogan pushes down on Wrevino's head and hops out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wrevino misses with a takedown attempt - Kogan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wrevino swats away the attempt to clinch by Kogan.
Kogan throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Wrevino counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kogan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wrevino counters with a straight right hand.
Wrevino dives in and grabs Kogan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kogan pushes down on Wrevino's head and hops out.
And Kogan tries to counter it with a takedown but Wrevino pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wrevino clinches with his opponent.
Kogan pulls guard effortlessly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrevino passes into half guard.
Kogan makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kogan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wrevino.
No luck for Kogan with that takedown attempt.
Wrevino scores with a head kick. Kogan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wrevino misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kogan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wrevino tries for a takedown but Kogan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Miko Wrevino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kogan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wrevino defends well and Kogan ends up having to push Wrevino into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kogan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kogan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wrevino's waist but Wrevino gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kogan off to one side.
Kogan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wrevino clinches up against the cage.
Wrevino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kogan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wrevino defends well and Kogan ends up having to push Wrevino into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kogan throws a front kick aimed at Wrevino's knee but Wrevino avoids it well.
Wrevino misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kogan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wrevino is fending him off so far but Kogan persists. Nope, Wrevino circles away and we're back to standing.
Kogan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kogan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wrevino moves into range and clinches up with Kogan.
Wrevino fails to pull guard.
Wrevino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wrevino.
Kogan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wrevino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wrevino shoots in but Kogan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wrevino moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKogan.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Miko Wrevino.
I think Wrevino 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miko Wrevino!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Hoeberg (ranked 3822 p4p, 4665 weight class) and Cedric Velez (ranked 218 p4p, 243 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Reggie Hoeberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cedric Velez!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoeberg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Velez pinned against the cage. Velez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hoeberg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Velez fails with a takedown attempt.
Hoeberg closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Velez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hoeberg off and has taken his back!
Hoeberg trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hoeberg is breathing heavily.
Hoeberg tries to roll but Velez sticks to his back.
Velez is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Hoeberg taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Velez.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cedric Velez!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Islam Makhachev (ranked 3903 p4p, 4669 weight class) and Vasilii Lynchenko (ranked 407 p4p, 449 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Islam Makhachev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vasilii Lynchenko!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makhachev throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lynchenko tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Makhachev is in Lynchenko's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lynchenko can do anything to dispel that myth.
Makhachev trying to control but Lynchenko is working from the bottom.
Makhachev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Makhachev is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lynchenko is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lynchenko has escaped and now he's on top!
Lynchenko trying to control but Makhachev is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynchenko might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Makhachev haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lynchenko looks winded!
Makhachev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lynchenko defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makhachev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lynchenko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lynchenko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lynchenko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Makhachev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lynchenko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lynchenko wants to control from the top but Makhachev keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Makhachev trying to control the position.
Lynchenko is in close to Makhachev's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Makhachev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lynchenko on the ground.
Lynchenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Makhachev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lynchenko defends it easily.
Lynchenko distracts Makhachev with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynchenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Makhachev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lynchenko's waist but Lynchenko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Makhachev off to one side.
Makhachev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lynchenko tries for a takedown but Makhachev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Makhachev dives in for a single leg takedown but Lynchenko sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Makhachev looking to stall.
Makhachev is trying to drag Lynchenko to the mat but Lynchenko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Islam Makhachev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lynchenko stops a takedown attempt from Makhachev.
Lynchenko blocks an elbow strike from Makhachev.
Makhachev misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makhachev wants a takedown.
Lynchenko is trying to trip Makhachev. He has hold of a leg but Makhachev is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Lynchenko persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Makhachev has his foot on Lynchenko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lynchenko works his way back into a safe position though.
Makhachev keeping moving, preventing Lynchenko from controlling successfully.
Makhachev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Makhachev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lynchenko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lynchenko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lynchenko trying to control but Makhachev is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vasilii Lynchenko 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.
Makhachev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lynchenko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Makhachev somewhat.
Lynchenko leaves Makhachev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Makhachev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lynchenko avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Islam Makhachev. 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.
Makhachev shoots and misses
and Lynchenko counters by moving into the clinch.
Makhachev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Makhachev tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lynchenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lynchenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makhachev shoots and misses
and Lynchenko counters with a shoot takedown. Makhachev fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lynchenko lands a couple of digs.
Lynchenko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lynchenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Makhachev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lynchenko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Makhachev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lynchenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Makhachev has wrist control.
Makhachev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lynchenko defends well.
Lynchenko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynchenko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Makhachev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Makhachev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynchenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Makhachev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Makhachev darts in looking for a takedown but Lynchenko gets double underhooks and turns Makhachev into the cage.
Makhachev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lynchenko prevents it.
Makhachev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lynchenko prevents it.
Makhachev is trying to drag Lynchenko to the mat but Lynchenko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lynchenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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.
Lynchenko prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lynchenko gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Makhachev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lynchenko pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lynchenko stands up from half guard.
Makhachev fails with the takedown
and Lynchenko counters with a takedown into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lynchenko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Makhachev has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Makhachev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vasilii Lynchenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Lynchenko gets caught flat footed, as Makhachev shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lynchenko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Makhachev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Makhachev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Makhachev trying to control but Lynchenko is working from the bottom.
Lynchenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Makhachev is looking to work some ground and pound but Lynchenko has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhachev is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Makhachev is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynchenko has his hands on Makhachev's head, controlling the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Makhachev or perhaps it was just good defense by Lynchenko, which made it look bad.
Makhachev moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Makhachev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lynchenko as he avoids it easily.
Lynchenko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Makhachev defends it well.
Makhachev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Islam Makhachev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Makhachev or perhaps it was just good defense by Lynchenko, which made it look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makhachev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Makhachev scores with a one two! Lynchenko had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Makhachev throws a leg kick which misses Lynchenko's front leg but catches the back leg as Lynchenko tries to avoid it.
Makhachev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lynchenko with the counter takedown but Makhachev avoids it easily.
Makhachev scoring well with a low kick there.
Makhachev feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lynchenko manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makhachev misses with a punch on the inside.
Makhachev can't get the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynchenko successfully pulls guard.
Lynchenko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Makhachev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Makhachev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Makhachev trying to control but Lynchenko is working from the bottom.
Makhachev postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lynchenko is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Makhachev, into his guard.
Makhachev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lynchenko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynchenko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Makhachev has his foot on Lynchenko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lynchenko works his way back into a safe position though.
Lynchenko wants to control from the top but Makhachev keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makhachev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Islam Makhachev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vasilii Lynchenko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Makhachev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lynchenko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lynchenko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vasilii Lynchenko.
Well Lynchenko has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasilii Lynchenko!
Vasilii Lynchenko got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Harri Virtanen (ranked 3426 p4p, 5227 weight class) and Darnell Notts (ranked 274 p4p, 340 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Harri Virtanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Darnell Notts!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Virtanen instigates a clinch.
Notts goes for a takedown in the clinch but Virtanen prevents it.
Virtanen jumps into guard, dragging Notts to the mat.
Virtanen keeping moving, preventing Notts from controlling successfully.
Notts stands and steps away. Virtanen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Notts tries for a takedown but Virtanen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Notts will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Harri Virtanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darnell Notts.
Notts throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Virtanen's waist but Virtanen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Notts off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Notts has taken the fight to the clinch.
Notts tries to pull guard but Virtanen won't allow it.
Virtanen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Virtanen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virtanen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Virtanen advances to mount.
Notts really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Virtanen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Virtanen controlling the position easily from mount.
Virtanen with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Notts really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Virtanen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Virtanen looking to control but Notts is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen dominating with strikes here.
Virtanen is working for a guillotine from mount but Notts frees his head quite easily.
Notts working to try and regain half guard.
Virtanen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Virtanen looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Notts is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Notts's face.
Notts working to try and regain half guard.
Virtanen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Notts wants to hold on but Virtanen pushes him away.
Virtanen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Virtanen controlling the pace for now.
Virtanen with good strikes from the mount here!
A nice elbow there by Virtanen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen tries to control but Notts wriggling away.
Virtanen prevents Notts from getting the reversal.
Notts in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Notts defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Virtanen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Virtanen with shots to the head and body - Notts looks very uncomfortable down there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Notts defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Virtanen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Notts can't escape the position.
Notts is still trying to improve position.
Virtanen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harri Virtanen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Virtanen has closed the distance and engaged Notts in a clinch.
Virtanen gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Virtanen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Notts is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Virtanen has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Notts content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Notts trying to control the action but Virtanen is working from the bottom.
Virtanen 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Notts working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Virtanen's thigh. Virtanen counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Notts drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Virtanen dives on top into guard.
Notts looking to control but Virtanen passes into half guard.
Virtanen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Notts working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Notts manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Virtanen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Virtanen trying to control the action but Notts is working from the bottom.
Notts gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Virtanen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Notts is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Virtanen locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Notts is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harri Virtanen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Parkinson (ranked 3778 p4p, 3816 weight class) and Bruno Eriksson (ranked 422 p4p, 423 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Peter Parkinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bruno Eriksson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parkinson moves into the clinch.
Eriksson throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Eriksson fails to land.
Parkinson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Eriksson fails to land.
Eriksson misses with some punches.
Parkinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Eriksson controls his hands.
Eriksson has a couple of punches blocked by Parkinson.
Eriksson tries to throw a body punch but Parkinson avoids it by throwing Eriksson back against the cage.
Parkinson tries a body shot but Eriksson blocks it.
Parkinson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Eriksson backwards.
Eriksson tries to work over Parkinson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Parkinson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Eriksson's elbow.
Parkinson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Eriksson backwards.
Parkinson misses with the head strike.
Parkinson lands with a light punch inside.
Eriksson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Eriksson fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parkinson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Eriksson backwards.
Parkinson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Eriksson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Eriksson working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Parkinson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eriksson throws a head punch that misses.
Parkinson blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Parkinson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parkinson.
Parkinson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Eriksson is looking to control Parkinson's arms but Parkinson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Eriksson has his back to the cage.
Parkinson lands a nice shot to the body.
Eriksson looks winded!
Parkinson is leaning against Eriksson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Parkinson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Parkinson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Parkinson.
Parkinson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Parkinson dips a shoulder and cracks Eriksson with a mighty uppercut! Eriksson falls back against the cage and Parkinson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Eriksson is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Parkinson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Parkinson!
Peter Parkinson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Feeble Fightware for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jace Robinson (ranked 3046 p4p, 4850 weight class) and Owen Hall (ranked 356 p4p, 495 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jace Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Owen Hall!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall slips under a jab from Robinson.
Hall looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Robinson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
 It looks like Owen Hall has been cut.
Hall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Robinson.
Hall takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Hall.
Hall moves in looking to clinch but Robinson pushes him off.
Hall instigates a clinch.
Hall pulls guard effortlessly.
Robinson trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Hall is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Robinson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson won't allow Hall to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Robinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robinson, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson is trying to keep Hall in close.
Robinson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hall wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Robinson pulls Hall in close to his closed guard and prevents Hall from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Robinson is working an open guard so Hall takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Robinson swings widly with a right hand
and Hall counters with a leg kick.
Jace Robinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Robinson closes the distance and clinches.
Hall looking for a takedown.
Robinson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Robinson wants to break free but Hall has control.
Robinson is pressed up against the cage. Hall has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Robinson down to the mat. Robinson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Robinson throws out a powerful jab.
Robinson lunges at Hall with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hall's hand.
Hall moves out of range as Robinson strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Robinson defends it nicely.
Jace Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen Hall.
Robinson punishes Hall's body with a nice straight punch.
Hall slips under a jab.
Robinson throws a lazy right hand but Hall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hall shapes to counter with a head kick.
Hall is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hall takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A swing and a miss from Robinson.
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch up but Robinson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Robinson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hall on the side of the head.
Robinson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A clash of legs there as Hall blocks the low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hall.
Hall looks winded!
Robinson scores with a body shot.
Robinson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hall.
Robinson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Robinson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hall counters with a body kick.
Robinson has Hall up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robinson digs a right hand underneath Hall's ribcage. Hall let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Robinson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hall has Robinson pressed against the cage, preventing Robinson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jace Robinson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Owen Hall's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Robinson lands with a right hand.
Robinson misses with a straight left.
Owen Hall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Robinson lands with an overhand left.
That has opened up Owen Hall's cut even more.
Robinson throws out a loose jab but Hall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hall is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hall is trying hard to land a takedown here. Robinson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Robinson sends Hall crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Robinson is motioning to the referee to let Hall up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 Hall is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall leaves his chin hanging out and Robinson seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Hall crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jace Robinson!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sukaru Kurassha (ranked 2797 p4p, 4778 weight class) and Dick Grayson (ranked 122 p4p, 143 weight class). Sukaru Kurassha had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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300
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sukaru Kurassha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dick Grayson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurassha misses with a takedown
and Grayson counters by clinching up.
Kurassha tightens his grip and picks Grayson up, before dumping him to the ground. Grayson manages to land in guard.
Kurassha has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kurassha throws a strike but Grayson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Grayson stopping the sweep attempt from Kurassha.
Kurassha trying to keep a closed guard but Grayson is proving a slippery customer.
Kurassha wants to stand and escape but Grayson is having none of it.
Grayson preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grayson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kurassha tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grayson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurassha throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Kurassha is controlling Grayson's posture.
Grayson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Grayson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kurassha is trying to stand up here but Grayson is controlling him well.
Kurassha is controlling Grayson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Grayson has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Kurassha defend it? Grayson steps over the head and cranks it - Kurassha is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Grayson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dick Grayson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jean O Brian (ranked 3674 p4p, 2523 weight class) and Miguel Shepherd (ranked 414 p4p, 301 weight class). Shepherd is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Everyone's an Outlaw. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jean O Brian!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Miguel Shepherd!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Brian fails with the takedown
and Shepherd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O Brian shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Shepherd to counter with a crisp jab.
O Brian misses with a leg kick
and Shepherd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
O Brian shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shepherd counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean O Brian. 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.
O Brian misses with a takedown
and Shepherd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
O Brian misses with a lunging right hand
and Shepherd counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brian shoots and misses
and Shepherd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
O Brian with a poor takedown
enabling Shepherd to counter with a crisp jab.
O Brian fails with the takedown
letting Shepherd counter with a right hand.
O Brian is breathing heavily.
O Brian looks to clinch
and Shepherd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
O Brian fails with the takedown
and Shepherd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Miguel Shepherd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
O Brian gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shepherd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Brian shoots and misses
and Shepherd counters with a straight right hand.
O Brian tries to clinch up
and Shepherd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
O Brian shoots and misses
and Shepherd counters with a nice uppercut.
O Brian closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shepherd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
O Brian tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Shepherd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Brian misses with a double jab
and Shepherd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
O Brian with a poor takedown
enabling Shepherd to counter with a crisp jab.
O Brian gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and O Brian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
O Brian with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Shepherd counter with a right hand.
O Brian throws a combination that misses
letting Shepherd counter with a right hand.
O Brian tries for a takedown but Shepherd circles away easily
and O Brian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Brian shoots and misses
and Shepherd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
O Brian shoots and misses
and Shepherd counters with a straight right hand.
O Brian looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
O Brian shoots and misses
enabling Shepherd to counter with a crisp jab.
O Brian wants to clinch
and Shepherd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Brian has his takedown stuffed
and Shepherd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O Brian tries for a takedown but Shepherd circles away easily
and O Brian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Shepherd 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.
O Brian misses with a hook
and Shepherd counters with a nice uppercut.
O Brian tries to clinch
and Shepherd counters with a nice uppercut.
O Brian misses with a leg kick
letting Shepherd counter with a right hand.
Shepherd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
O Brian gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Shepherd to counter with a crisp jab.
O Brian tries for a takedown but Shepherd circles away easily
letting Shepherd counter with a right hand.
We've been informed that Shepherd has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Brian wants to clinch
and O Brian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brian tries to clinch
enabling Shepherd to counter with a crisp jab.
O Brian fails with the takedown
and Shepherd counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean O Brian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O Brian shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shepherd counters with a straight right hand.
O Brian with a poor takedown
letting Shepherd counter with a right hand.
O Brian throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shepherd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jean O Brian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
O Brian shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Shepherd counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Brian tries for a takedown but Shepherd circles away easily
and Shepherd counters with a straight right hand.
Shepherd circles away from the clinch attempt
and Shepherd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
O Brian shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shepherd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O Brian tries to clinch but Shepherd moves away
and Shepherd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Brian wants to clinch
and Shepherd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Brian tries for a takedown but Shepherd circles away easily
and Shepherd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
O Brian tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Shepherd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
O Brian has his takedown stuffed
and Shepherd counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Brian shoots and misses
and Shepherd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
O Brian shoots and misses
and Shepherd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
O Brian closes the distance but Shepherd moves to the side
and O Brian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
O Brian gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Shepherd to counter with a crisp jab.
O Brian tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Shepherd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Shepherd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
O Brian closes the distance but Shepherd moves to the side
and Shepherd counters with a straight right hand.
O Brian with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shepherd counters with a straight right hand.
O Brian throws a sloppy body shot
and Shepherd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
O Brian throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Shepherd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O Brian lands a head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Brian looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Shepherd has one foot on O Brian's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brian tries for a takedown but Shepherd circles away easily
and Shepherd counters with a stiff right hand.
O Brian with a poor takedown
and Shepherd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean O Brian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O Brian looks to clinch
and Shepherd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shepherd 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.
O Brian doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Shepherd to counter with a crisp jab.
O Brian has his takedown stuffed
and O Brian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Brian misses with a takedown attempt
and Shepherd counters with a stiff right hand.
O Brian tries for a takedown but Shepherd circles away easily
and Shepherd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
O Brian darts in trying to clinch
and Shepherd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Brian with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Shepherd counter with a right hand.
O Brian with a poor takedown
and Shepherd counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Brian tries to clinch
and Shepherd counters with a stiff right hand.
O Brian throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and O Brian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
O Brian throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shepherd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O Brian has his takedown stuffed
and Shepherd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
O Brian with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shepherd counters with a straight right hand.
O Brian throws a sloppy head kick
and Shepherd counters with a stiff right hand.
O Brian moves to clinch but Shepherd breaks away
and Shepherd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Brian throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Shepherd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
O Brian tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Shepherd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
O Brian misses with a takedown
and Shepherd counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Brian has his takedown stuffed
and Shepherd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Shepherd really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
O Brian tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Shepherd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
O Brian has his takedown stuffed
and Shepherd counters with a straight right hand.
O Brian tries to clinch but Shepherd moves away
and Shepherd counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Brian misses with a takedown attempt
and Shepherd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
O Brian with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shepherd counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean O Brian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O Brian tries to clinch
enabling Shepherd to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brian misses with a takedown
and Shepherd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
O Brian darts in trying to clinch
letting Shepherd counter with a right hand.
O Brian tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Shepherd to counter with a crisp jab.
O Brian fails with the takedown
and Shepherd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
O Brian falls off balance throwing a combination
and O Brian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Brian thows a leg kick but Shepherd checks it
and Shepherd counters with a straight right hand.
O Brian wants to clinch but Shepherd slips to the side
and Shepherd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
O Brian shoots and misses
and O Brian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
O Brian misses with a hook to the body
and Shepherd counters with a straight right hand.
O Brian throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shepherd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Brian shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shepherd counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Brian throws a sloppy head kick
and Shepherd counters with a straight right hand.
O Brian gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shepherd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
O Brian tries for a takedown but Shepherd circles away easily
and Shepherd counters with a nice uppercut.
O Brian tries to clinch up
and Shepherd counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Brian throws a leg kick
and Shepherd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
O Brian misses with a takedown attempt
and Shepherd counters with a nice uppercut.
O Brian swings widly with a right hand
and Shepherd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shepherd circles away from the clinch attempt
and Shepherd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
O Brian shoots and misses
letting Shepherd counter with a right hand.
O Brian gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shepherd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Shepherd dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
O Brian misses with a leg kick
and Shepherd counters with a stiff right hand.
O Brian throws a head kick that misses
and Shepherd counters with a nice uppercut.
O Brian tries for a takedown but Shepherd circles away easily
and Shepherd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
O Brian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shepherd counters with a stiff right hand.
O Brian swings and misses with a shot to the body
and O Brian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from O Brian misses
and Shepherd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
O Brian misses with a takedown
and Shepherd counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brian fails with the takedown
and Shepherd counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean O Brian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O Brian shoots and misses
and Shepherd counters with a nice uppercut.
O Brian has his takedown stuffed
letting Shepherd counter with a right hand.
O Brian misses with a takedown attempt
letting Shepherd counter with a right hand.
O Brian looks to clinch
and Shepherd counters with a straight right hand.
O Brian throws a head kick that misses
and O Brian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Brian wants to clinch
and Shepherd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
O Brian tries for a takedown but Shepherd circles away easily
enabling Shepherd to counter with a crisp jab.
O Brian misses with a takedown attempt
and Shepherd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Miguel Shepherd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
O Brian misses with a left hand
and Shepherd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Brian misses with a takedown
and Shepherd counters with a stiff right hand.
O Brian misses with a takedown
and Shepherd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Brian closes the distance but Shepherd moves to the side
and Shepherd counters with a straight right hand.
O Brian fails with the takedown
and Shepherd counters with a nice uppercut.
O Brian tries for a takedown but Shepherd circles away easily
and Shepherd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O Brian closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shepherd counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Brian tries to clinch up
letting Shepherd counter with a right hand.
O Brian with a poor takedown
and O Brian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
O Brian doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shepherd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Shepherd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shepherd has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 41:50
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 41:50
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 41:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Shepherd! Miguel Shepherd retains his light heavyweight title!
After the big win, Miguel Shepherd made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Squirrel Sportswear ðŸ¿ï¸ and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Porter Porker (ranked 2314 p4p, 3503 weight class) and Samuel Sulek (ranked 112 p4p, 134 weight class). Porker comes to the cage accompanied by PEPPA PIG SONG (Remix). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Porter Porker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Samuel Sulek!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sulek goes for a double leg but Porker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Porker continues to drive forward.
Sulek swinging wildly here.
Sulek shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Porker sprawls well. Porker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sulek gets slowly back to his feet.
As Sulek looks to move away, Porker throws a big counter combo but Sulek just gets out of the way.
Sulek shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Porker appears to be looking for a big counter.
Porter Porker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Sulek.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porker avoids the head kick by Sulek.
Porker could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sulek with a poor takedown
and Sulek takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Samuel Sulek has been cut.
Sulek shoots in but Porker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Sulek.
Porker stuffs the takedown.
Porker is looking for a counter combo.
Samuel Sulek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sulek throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Porker was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sulek.
Sulek doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Porker counters with a crisp one two that drops Sulek! Porker thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Sulek to his feet! Sulek is in big trouble!
Sulek tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Porker defends well and Sulek ends up having to push Porker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sulek shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Porker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sulek tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Porker moves out of range of the leg kick from Sulek.
Sulek tries to clinch up.
Sulek tries to bum rush Porker with a series of wild strikes but Porker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Porker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sulek throws a sloppy head kick and Porker moves out of range easily.
Porker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sulek.
Porker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sulek shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Porker as he jumps to the side.
Porker appears to be looking for a big counter.
Porker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sulek.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sulek tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Porker counters with a nice right hand that sends Sulek toppling to the canvas! Sulek scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Porker finish him?!
Sulek throws a body kick that misses.
Sulek has a takedown stuffed.
Sulek blocks the body kick.
Sulek gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sulek takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sulek shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Porker sprawls well. Porker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sulek gets slowly back to his feet.
Porker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sulek is looking to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sulek rushes Porker and presses him up against the cage.
Porker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sulek misses with the combination.
Porker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sulek tries to clinch up but Porker circles away and keeps his distance.
Porker throwing a counter right hand but Sulek manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Porter Porker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Sulek's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sulek tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Porker swivels and escapes.
A little feinted left hand from Porker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sulek tries to close the distance and clinch up but Porker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Porker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sulek shoots in but Porker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sulek tries to close the distance and clinch up but Porker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sulek changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Porker tries to avoid it but Sulek manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Porker to the ground. Porker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Porker appears to be looking for a big counter.
Porter Porker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Sulek.
Sulek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulek darts in trying to clinch
and Porker counters with a huge left! Sulek is in big trouble! He's backing up but Porker isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Sulek from any more damage. A dominating finish by Porker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Porter Porker!
Porter Porker retains his super heavyweight title!
Porter Porker tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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