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MMAH 5 - Perera vs Patuga PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frank Anderson (ranked 4719 p4p, 4844 weight class) and Rio Campos (ranked 336 p4p, 338 weight class). Rio Campos is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Anderson!
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, Rio Campos!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Roosa J�rvil�inen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson has managed to clinch.
Anderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Campos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Campos drives through and clinches with Anderson against the cage.
Campos prevents a body shot from Anderson.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
Anderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Campos's elbow.
Anderson tries a body shot but Campos blocks it.
Anderson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Camposs head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anderson.
Anderson tries a body shot but Campos blocks it.
Anderson lands an uppercut.
Campos fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Campos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Anderson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anderson tries to stall but Campos uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Anderson lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campos is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Anderson is defending well.
Anderson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Campos wants to take the fight to the mat but Anderson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Frank Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rio Campos.
Campos displaying some good clinch control by pressing Anderson up against the cage.
Campos breaks the clinch.
Anderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Campos with the counter takedown but Anderson avoids it easily.
Campos has taken the fight to the clinch.
Campos is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Campos jumps into guard, dragging Anderson to the mat.
Anderson wants to get up but he can't break Campos's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Campos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anderson defends it easily.
Campos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Campos holds on and takes a little breather.
Anderson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Campos keeps moving.
Campos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anderson is aware though and is defending well.
Campos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anderson is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson trying to control but Campos is working from the bottom.
Campos 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.
Campos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anderson defends it easily.
Campos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Campos pushing down on Anderson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campos content to control rather than advance.
Anderson is looking to control Campos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anderson avoid being mounted?
Campos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Anderson taking some punishment here, with Campos in his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Campos escapes and gets back to his feet.
Anderson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Campos instigates a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rio Campos will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Campos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Campos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anderson tries to avoid it but Campos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anderson to the ground. Anderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Anderson lands an overhand right.
Anderson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Anderson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Campos.
Campos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anderson but Anderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Frank Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rio Campos.
Anderson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderson lands a right hook to the body.
Campos clinches up with Anderson and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Campos backwards.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
Campos is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
Anderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Anderson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Campos backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Anderson.
Anderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anderson is pressed up against the cage. Campos has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Anderson down to the mat. Anderson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Anderson as Campos shoots in.
Campos is breathing heavily.
Anderson misses with a shot to the body
and Campos moves into the clinch.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
Campos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anderson lands a left hand.
Anderson pushes Campos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Campos pulls guard successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Campos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Campos is pulling down on Anderson's head to control his posture.
Anderson trying to control but Campos is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson preventing the sweep.
Anderson wanted to stand there but Campos had control of the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Campos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Campos has a closed guard, preventing Anderson from standing up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Frank Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson dives in and grabs Campos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Campos pushes down on Anderson's head and hops out.
Anderson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
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.
A combination from Anderson does no damage.
Campos has a takedown stuffed.
Anderson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Campos moves out of range easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Anderson. That snapped Campos's head back.
Anderson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Campos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Campos can do to turn this around?
Anderson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rio Campos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Campos goes for a double leg but Anderson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Anderson continues to drive forward.
Anderson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Campos manages to circle out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Anderson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Campos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anderson tries to avoid it but Campos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anderson to the ground. Anderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Anderson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Campos backs up against the cage.
Campos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice cross by Anderson.
Anderson throws a good cross that connects.
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Campos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anderson but Anderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Frank Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rio Campos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Anderson.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Campos moves out of range easily.
Campos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anderson wants to slow Campos down by chopping away at his legs.
Anderson cracks Campos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson throws a solid leg kick but Campos takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Anderson.
Anderson slips under a jab from Campos.
Anderson tries to clinch but Campos is having none of it.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Campos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Campos feints a counter leg kick.
Campos has taken the fight to the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Good body shot from Anderson.
Campos looking for a takedown.
Anderson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Anderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Campos wants a takedown but no success here.
Anderson misses with some punches.
Anderson stalling in the clinch but Campos improves position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands a nice uppercut.
Anderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frank Anderson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Anderson lands an uppercut.
Anderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Campos backwards.
Anderson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Anderson cracks Campos with a nice body shot.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anderson tries to work over Campos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson effectively controlling the action here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson slowing the pace effectively.
Anderson is trying to break the clinch but Campos has him pressed against the cage.
Campos tries to score a body lock takedown but Anderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Campos is trying to break the clinch but Anderson is controlling him.
Anderson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Campos.
Campos is looking to take this one to the mat.
A frustrated look appears on Campos's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Anderson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Campos drops down looking for an ankle pick but Anderson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
Anderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Campos circles away quickly and effectively.
Anderson scores with a shot to the body.
Anderson throws a wild body kick that Campos sees coming a mile off.
Anderson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Campos in his tracks.
Anderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Anderson.
Campos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Anderson lands a slapping body shot.
Campos avoids a kick to the body.
Anderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Frank Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Anderson tries to clinch up.
Campos wants to counter the offense by Anderson and move into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Campos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Anderson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Anderson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Anderson lands a nice hook to Campos's body. Campos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Anderson wants to clinch up but Campos keeps it at a distance.
Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Anderson 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:27
Judge Roosa J�rvil�inen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Anderson!
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Faust Fonseca had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 211.8, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Ricardo Lopez was cancelled. |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stryka Beam (ranked 2808 p4p, 3319 weight class) and Jun Yong Park (ranked 299 p4p, 334 weight class). Beam comes into the arena with Fiend by Travis Scott blaring out of the sound system. This should be fireworks!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight 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 New York, Stryka Beam!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jun Yong Park!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnem�ki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Park gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Beam counters with a stiff right hand.
 It looks like Jun Yong Park has been cut.
Park rushes Beam and presses him up against the cage.
Beam's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beam closes the distance and clinches.
Beam breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beam clinches.
Beam taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, Park scores with a nice short uppercut.
Beam lands with a left to the head.
Park is trying to maintain a safe position but Beam gets an underhook and turns Park into the cage.
Park can't find room to land a body shot as Beam controls the action.
Beam blocking some punches.
Park stalling in the clinch but Beam improves position.
Beam breaks the clinch.
Beam throws a combination. Park tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Park shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Beam but Beam pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Beam.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Park is trying to control Beam's posture but Beam avoids it.
Park regains half guard.
Park wants to control but Beam is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Park has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Beam is on him like a limpet, forcing Park back against the cage.
Park has Beam pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Beam manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stryka Beam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jun Yong Park.
Park tries to stall but Beam uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Come on Park - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Beam misses with an elbow strike.
Beam pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Park is trying hard to land a takedown here. Beam sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Beam as Park shoots in.
Beam pushes Park up against the cage in a clinch.
Beam throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Beam lands a nice uppercut.
Beam blocks an uppercut.
Park misses with a punch on the inside.
Beam creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Park's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beam misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Park.
Beam throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Beam throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Beam lands an elbow that stopped Park in his tracks for a moment.
Beam throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Beam's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Park is looking to land body kicks.
Park fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab lands there for Beam.
That has opened up Jun Yong Park's cut even more.
Park tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beam lands a left and a right that send Park crashing to the mat, dazed. Beam thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Park is rocked!
Beam rushes Park and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Park is still on wobbly legs! Can Beam finish him?
Park's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The cut above Jun Yong Park's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Beam escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beam lands a nice looking body shot.
Beam darts in and clinches Park up against the cage.
Park's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Beam lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Beam tries to pull guard but Park forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Beam lands a body shot.
Beam breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beam tries to keep at a distance but Park has taken the fight into the clinch.
Park blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The referee calls for Beam to work.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Park seems to have recovered his senses.
Beam crunches a lovely knee into Park's ribcage.
Beam manages to break the clinch.
Park keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Park takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Park dives in and grabs Beam's left leg, looking for a takedown. Beam pushes down on Park's head and hops out.
Beam appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Park pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Park wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beam fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Park, pushing him back against the cage.
Park misses with some punches.
Beam tries to pull guard but Park holds him up against the cage and eventually Beam drops back down to his feet.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Park.
Park pulls Beam into guard.
Park keeping moving, preventing Beam from controlling successfully.
Park has control of Beam's left arm, preventing Beam from doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beam would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Park is trying to control the position but Beam postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stryka Beam dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jun Yong Park's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Park tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Park throws a right hand that misses
and Beam connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Park tries to keep at a distance but Beam has taken the fight into the clinch.
Park tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Park is looking to take this one to the mat.
Park can't find room to land a body shot as Beam controls the action.
Park fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beam blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beam manages to break the clinch.
Park closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stryka Beam has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Beam throws an elbow that misses.
Park wants to stall.
Beam digs a right hand underneath Park's ribcage. Park let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Park lands a shoulder strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Beam.
Beam lands a nice elbow.
Beam pushes off an throws an elbow but Park leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Park misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beam jumps into guard, dragging Park to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Park is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Park accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Park loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Park passes Beam's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Park is trying to control the action in half guard but Beam is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Park missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Park gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
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.
Park throws a hook but Beam blocks it.
Park fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Beam misses with a double jab.
Park doesn't manage to clinch there - Beam circles away.
Beam takes the fight into the clinch.
Park misses with some punches.
Park jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Beam walks away with a smile on his face. Park gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Beam is looking to clinch.
Park forces Beam back against the cage and clinches.
Beam lands an uppercut.
Park on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Beam blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Park is trying to pull guard but Beam turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Stryka Beam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jun Yong Park.
Beam escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Park avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Park can do to turn this around?
Beam throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Park or perhaps it was just good defense by Beam, which made it look bad.
Park feints a jab promting Beam to slip. Park then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Beam slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
 It looks like Stryka Beam has been cut.
Beam forces Park back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Park.
Beam tries to land knees in the clinch but Park avoids the damage to the body.
Park misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beam.
Beam tries to land knees in the clinch but Park avoids the damage to the body.
Beam lands a hook that snaps the head of Park backwards.
Beam jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Park walks away with a smile on his face. Beam gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Beam lands an overhand right.
Jun Yong Park's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Stryka Beam is winning the standup battle so far.
Sloppy strikes from Beam. Those never looked like landing.
Beam circles away from the clinch attempt.
Park is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beam fails with an attempt to clinch.
Park is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Park circles away from the clinch attempt.
Park tries to clinch there but Beam circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beam lands a jab to the nose.
Beam lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A big left from Park misses.
Beam closes the distance and clinches.
Beam blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Park fails to land.
Park takes a knee to the side of the body.
Park is breathing heavily.
Beam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beam tries to close the distance and clinch but Park swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Park looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Beam is fending him off so far but Park persists. Nope, Beam circles away and we're back to standing.
Beam motions for Park to come forward. Beam throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stryka Beam dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Park. Beam does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stryka Beam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Beam.
Park tries to close the distance and clinch but Beam swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looks like Beam has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Beam tries to score a power double leg takedown but Park sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Beam somewhat.
Beam throws a sloppy head kick and Park moves out of range easily.
Park closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Beam pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Beam pushes off an throws an elbow but Park leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Park has a couple of punches blocked by Beam.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Park scores with a nice short uppercut.
Beam prevents a body shot from Park.
Park fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Park tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Park tries a body shot but Beam blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Beam.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beam is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Park is defending well for now.
Park takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Park struggles to land a body shot inside as Beam controls his hands.
Beam tries to land knees in the clinch but Park avoids the damage to the body.
Beam manages to break the clinch.
Beam takes the fight into the clinch.
Park swings wildly with an uppercut but Beam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Park managing to block the knees to the body from Beam.
Beam blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beam.
Park misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beam.
Beam lands a damaging elbow.
Beam tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Park avoids it.
Beam just leaning against Park, taking a breather.
Beam breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Park wants to clinch up but Beam keeps it at a distance.
Beam closes the distance and pushes Park back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beam lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Park backwards.
Beam's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Park misses with the head strike.
Beam tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Park avoids it.
A right hook to the body lands for Beam.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beam escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beam moves out of range of the body kick.
Beam moves into range and clinches up with Park.
Beam prevents a body shot from Park.
Park jumps guard.
Beam trying to control the position from guard on top but Park is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Park has a closed guard, preventing Beam from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Park is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jun Yong Park has got the better of the ground game so far.
Beam trying to control but Park is working from the bottom.
Park looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Beam wants to stand and escape but instead Park has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Park stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Park shoots in looking for a takedown but Beam manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Park's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Park gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Beam.
Park misses with a jab to the body
and Beam counters with a one-two to the body.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jun Yong Park's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Stryka Beam!
Stryka Beam retains his middleweight title!
Stryka Beam decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Jazon (ranked 2620 p4p, 3390 weight class) and Joe Knapp (ranked 311 p4p, 379 weight class). Knapp has chosen Where The Hood At as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jason Jazon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Knapp!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnem�ki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knapp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jazon appears to be looking for a big counter.
Knapp throws a lazy head kick
and Jazon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Knapp has a takedown stuffed.
Jazon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It looked like Jazon was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Knapp changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jazon tries to avoid it but Knapp manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jazon to the ground. Jazon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jazon appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jason Jazon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Knapp.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knapp closes the distance and clinches up with Jazon, looking for a takedown. Knapp pushes Jazon against the cage but Jazon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jazon appears to be looking for a big counter.
Knapp misses with a kick to the body
and Jazon counters with a three punch combo that has Knapp backing up. Knapp nods at Jazon to acknowledge the strikes.
Knapp clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knapp looking for a takedown.
Jazon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Knapp blocks it with crossed arms.
Stalling in the clinch from Knapp.
Knapp tries to pull guard but Jazon won't allow it.
Knapp tries to pull guard but Jazon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jazon lands a good knee to the midsection. Knapp won't want to take too many of those.
Knapp is pushing Jazon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jazon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Knapp.
Knapp dives in for a single leg takedown but Jazon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Knapp looks to move away, Jazon throws a big counter combo but Knapp just gets out of the way.
Knapp fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jazon, pushing him back against the cage.
Knapp tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jazon smiles and moves away.
Knapp swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knapp clinches up with Jazon and pushes him back against the cage.
Knapp is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jazon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Knapp stalls.
Jazon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Joe Knapp has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jazon breaks the clinch.
Knapp shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jazon counters with a two punch combo.
Knapp misses with a hook to the body
and Jazon counters with a three punch combo that has Knapp backing up. Knapp nods at Jazon to acknowledge the strikes.
Knapp lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Knapp.
Knapp closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knapp drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jazon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jazon tries to keep at a distance but Knapp has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knapp is trying to drag Jazon to the mat but Jazon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Knapp avoids a wild elbow strike from Jazon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knapp is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jazon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Knapp wants a takedown.
Jazon is pressed up against the cage. Knapp has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jazon down to the mat. Jazon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Jazon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Knapp's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Knapp closes the distance and pushes Jazon back into the cage.
Knapp drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knapp tries for a takedown. No joy.
Knapp has Jazon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jazon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jason Jazon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Knapp.
Knapp drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jazon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jazon misses with a knee strike.
Jason Jazon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jazon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Knapp is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knapp holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jazon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Knapp.
Knapp tries to pull guard but Jazon holds him up against the cage and eventually Knapp drops back down to his feet.
Jazon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knapp can do to turn this around?
Jazon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Knapp has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jazon looking to throw knees to the head but Knapp is blocking nicely.
Jazon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knapp has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jazon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jazon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knapp avoiding damage as Jazon throws knees to the body.
Knapp pulls Jazon into guard.
Knapp wants to stand but Jazon is controlling the position.
Knapp managing to control the position.
Knapp looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jazon is one step ahead there.
Jazon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Knapp is on top in guard.
Knapp trying to control the position from guard on top but Jazon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knapp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jazon is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jazon pushes Knapp off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Knapp fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jazon checks it well.
Jazon throws a big counter combination but Knapp scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knapp pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knapp dives in for a single leg takedown but Jazon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Joe Knapp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knapp has a takedown stuffed.
Jazon is looking for a counter combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Jazon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Knapp's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Knapp falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jazon counters with a left and a right that stings Knapp.
Knapp tries for a takedown but Jazon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Knapp throws a lazy uppercut
and Jazon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jazon tries to keep at a distance but Knapp has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knapp has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jazon manages to break the clinch.
Knapp closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jazon circles away.
Knapp shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jazon counters with a two punch combo.
Jason Jazon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Knapp.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knapp gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jazon unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knapp manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jazon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The referee calls for Knapp to work.
Knapp takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jazon unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knapp wants a takedown but no success here.
Jazon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jason Jazon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knapp will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Knapp looks to move away, Jazon throws a big counter combo but Knapp just gets out of the way.
Knapp throws a head kick that misses
and Jazon counters with a series of strikes. Knapp will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jason Jazon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knapp shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jazon as he avoids it easily.
Knapp closes the distance and pushes Jazon back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knapp stalling the fight.
Jazon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Knapp avoids it.
Jazon crunches a lovely knee into Knapp's ribcage.
Jazon gets underhooks to prevent Knapp's takedown attempt.
Knapp drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jazon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Knapp takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knapp throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jazon counters with a two punch combo.
Knapp doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jazon counters with a two punch combo.
Knapp with a poor takedown
and Jazon counters with a two punch combo.
Knapp gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knapp misses with a punch to the body.
Knapp jumps guard but Jazon stands there with Knapp around his waist. Knapp gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knapp is looking to take this one to the mat.
Knapp stalling the fight.
Jazon landing knees to the head.
Jazon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knapp throws a wild body kick that Jazon sees coming a mile off.
Knapp misses with a takedown
and Jazon counters with a left and a right that stings Knapp.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Jazon clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Knapp's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Knapp with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jazon counters with a left and a right that stings Knapp.
Knapp throws a lazy body kick
and Jazon counters with a left and a right that stings Knapp.
Knapp fails with the takedown.
It looked like Jazon was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Knapp misses with a takedown attempt
and Jazon counters with a one-two to the body.
Jason Jazon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Knapp.
Knapp shoots for a double leg takedown but Jazon sprawls well. He's pushed Knapp's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jazon is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knapp has his takedown stuffed
and Jazon counters with a series of strikes. Knapp will be more careful next time no doubt.
Knapp is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Knapp closes the distance and clinches up with Jazon, looking for a takedown. Knapp pushes Jazon against the cage but Jazon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Knapp with that takedown attempt.
Knapp gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jazon breaks the clinch.
Knapp clinches with his opponent.
Jazon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jazon lands an elbow inside.
Jazon misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knapp tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jazon smiles and moves away.
Knapp closes the distance and pushes Jazon back into the cage.
Jazon crunches a lovely knee into Knapp's ribcage.
Jazon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Knapp taking a breather.
Jazon manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knapp takes the fight into the clinch.
Jazon lands an elbow inside.
Jazon lands a nice knee to the body.
Knapp struggles to land a body shot inside as Jazon controls his hands.
Jazon lands a good knee to the midsection. Knapp won't want to take too many of those.
Knapp fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jazon is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Knapp drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knapp is trying to force a seperation but Jazon has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jazon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knapp wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knapp will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jazon up against the cage.
Knapp is trying to push Jazon away but Jazon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jazon prevents the takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Jazon had his way with Joe Knapp in that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Knapp's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Knapp with a poor takedown
and Jazon counters with a one-two to the body.
Knapp swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jazon counters with a two punch combo.
Knapp shoots in but no luck this time.
Knapp throws a leg kick
and Jazon counters with a left and a right that stings Knapp.
Knapp moves into the clinch successfully.
Knapp fails to pull guard.
Jason Jazon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Knapp.
Knapp is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jazon to keep the fight standing.
Knapp is trying to push Jazon away but Jazon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Knapp is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Jazon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knapp trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knapp misses with a knee strike.
Knapp looking to stall.
Jazon prevents the takedown attempt.
Jazon lands a knee to the body.
Knapp takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jazon unloads a knee to the mid-section. Knapp lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jazon obliges.
Jazon connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Jazon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jazon looking to throw knees to the head but Knapp is blocking nicely.
Knapp jumps guard but Jazon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jazon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jazon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jazon obliges.
Jazon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jazon breaks the clinch.
Knapp doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jazon counters with a left and a right that stings Knapp.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knapp misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jazon counters with a three punch combo that has Knapp backing up. Knapp nods at Jazon to acknowledge the strikes.
Knapp misses with a takedown
and Jazon counters with a three punch combo that has Knapp backing up. Knapp nods at Jazon to acknowledge the strikes.
Knapp with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jazon counters with a one-two to the body.
Knapp misses with a takedown attempt - Jazon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Knapp misses with a left hand
and Jazon counters with a one-two to the body.
Knapp is rocked!
Knapp fails with the takedown
and Jazon counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Knapp! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Jazon!
Jason Jazon retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aydan Brewer (ranked 2349 p4p, 3980 weight class) and Jumanji Mowala (ranked 248 p4p, 377 weight class). Brewer's entrance music is Atmosphere - Trying to Find a Balance. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aydan Brewer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jumanji Mowala!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mowala has managed to clinch.
Brewer pulls guard successfully.
Brewer controlling Mowala's posture.
Brewer looking for a sweep. Not yet Brewer, not yet.
Brewer is working hard here to advance position.
Brewer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mowala trying to control but Brewer is working from the bottom.
Brewer is controlling Mowala's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mowala tries to free his leg and advance position but Brewer is retaining full guard.
Mowala won't allow Brewer to sweep him here.
Brewer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Brewer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mowala on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mowala drops back, looking for a kneebar! Brewer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Brewer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Brewer!
Brewer goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mowala has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Brewer but great work by Mowala.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mowala tries to move to mount but Brewer blocks the move with his legs.
Brewer holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Brewer manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mowala's best efforts.
Brewer won't allow Mowala to pass to mount.
Brewer is looking to control Mowala's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brewer avoid being mounted?
Mowala is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mowala is working for a kimura but Brewer is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brewer controlling the position well.
Brewer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mowala's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mowala's back!
Brewer working for the choke.
Mowala tries to escape but Brewer has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brewer is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Mowala trying to get back to his feet but Brewer is in full control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brewer has got his arm under Mowala's chin working for the choke� has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Mowala has spun round into Brewer's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Mowala trying to control the position from guard on top but Brewer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mowala pushing down on Brewer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mowala prevents Brewer from improving his position.
Mowala is working for a kimura but Brewer is defending it quite comfortably.
Brewer desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brewer tries to roll over but Mowala keeps him under control.
Mowala is looking for a kimura here.
Mowala has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Brewer is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Mowala has taken his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brewer just trying to survive but Mowala is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jumanji Mowala dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice takedown defense from Mowala. No joy for Brewer on that attempt.
Mowala throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Brewer tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mowala is in Brewer's guard.
Brewer has his hands on Mowala's head, controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brewer is on top in guard.
Mowala is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brewer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mowala controls Brewer momentarily but Brewer frees himself.
Brewer looking to pass the guard.
Mowala is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brewer gets full guard.
Mowala wants to pass the guard but Brewer is keeping the position.
Brewer pulls Mowala in close to prevent any damage.
Mowala wants to control from the top but Brewer keeps moving.
Brewer is pulling down on Mowala's head. It's preventing any offense from Mowala, at least for the moment.
Brewer'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.
Mowala drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Mowala seems to have locked his on tight now - Brewer screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Mowala, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jumanji Mowala!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Merlin Hendricks (ranked 2604 p4p, 4065 weight class) and Syed Wadod Jr (ranked 252 p4p, 344 weight class). Hendricks comes to the cage accompanied by Rush - Tom Sawyer. Merlin Hendricks 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Merlin Hendricks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Syed Wadod Jr!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa J�rvil�inen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wadod Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wadod Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Hendricks circles away.
Wadod Jr slaps away a takedown attempt from Hendricks, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hendricks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wadod Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hendricks somewhat.
Wadod Jr tries to clinch there but Hendricks circles away.
Hendricks changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hendricks shoots in looking for a takedown but Wadod Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hendricks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Merlin Hendricks. 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.
Hendricks feints and as Wadod Jr raises his hands in defense, Hendricks changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wadod Jr working a defensive guard here.
Hendricks tries to free his leg and advance position but Wadod Jr is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wadod Jr keeping moving, preventing Hendricks from controlling successfully.
Wadod Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hendricks's guard.
Hendricks keeping moving, preventing Wadod Jr from controlling successfully.
Hendricks is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hendricks uses his free foot to push down on Wadod Jr's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wadod Jr.
Hendricks looking to secure an arm triangle but Wadod Jr defends it well.
Hendricks looking to control but Wadod Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wadod Jr tries to hold on but Hendricks postures up.
Hendricks goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Wadod Jr turns into him and now he's in Hendricks's guard.
Hendricks can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wadod Jr controls the pace.
Hendricks will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hendricks wants to sweep but no luck.
Hendricks keeping moving, preventing Wadod Jr from controlling successfully.
Wadod Jr seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hendricks stopping the sweep attempt from Wadod Jr.
Hendricks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wadod Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hendricks won't allow Wadod Jr to sweep him here.
Wadod Jr wants to stand and escape but Hendricks is having none of it.
Hendricks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wadod Jr is keeping the position for now.
Hendricks is looking to advance position but Wadod Jr has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks is trying to escape the mount.
Wadod Jr looking to control but Hendricks is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wadod Jr lands a big elbow.
Wadod Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
Wadod Jr looking to control but Hendricks is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hendricks is looking to improve his position but Wadod Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Hendricks regains half guard.
Hendricks moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Merlin Hendricks will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wadod Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hendricks swivels and escapes.
Hendricks drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wadod Jr sprawls and moves away.
Hendricks will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And Wadod Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Hendricks pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hendricks shoots for a takedown but Wadod Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wadod Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Wadod Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Hendricks sprawls well. He's pushed Wadod Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Merlin Hendricks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Syed Wadod Jr.
A punch combination from Wadod Jr misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendricks stuffs the takedown attempt from Wadod Jr. Wadod Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
A low kick from Wadod Jr is predictable there
and Hendricks counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wadod Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hendricks trying to control the position from guard on top but Wadod Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hendricks wants to pass the guard but Wadod Jr is keeping the position.
Hendricks slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wadod Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wadod Jr is trying to control the position but Hendricks postures up.
Merlin Hendricks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wadod Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hendricks manages to get himself to full guard.
Hendricks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wadod Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
Wadod Jr keeping full guard, as Hendricks tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks postures up.
Hendricks slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wadod Jr has one of Hendricks's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hendricks working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Wadod Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hendricks wants to control but Wadod Jr is keeping him busy.
Wadod Jr prevents Hendricks from moving into mount.
Hendricks swings around for an armbar but Wadod Jr sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hendricks's guard.
Wadod Jr preventing the sweep.
Wadod Jr wants to pass the guard but Hendricks is keeping the position.
Hendricks looking for a sweep. Not yet Hendricks, not yet.
Hendricks keeping moving, preventing Wadod Jr from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks wants to sweep here but Wadod Jr controlling him for the moment.
Hendricks is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wadod Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wadod Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hendricks is keeping the position for now.
Hendricks keeping moving, preventing Wadod Jr from controlling successfully.
Wadod Jr would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hendricks looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hendricks keeping moving, preventing Wadod Jr from controlling successfully.
Wadod Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Merlin Hendricks dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hendricks slips a jab and a cross from Wadod Jr.
Hendricks drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wadod Jr sprawls and moves away.
Wadod Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Hendricks moves out of range easily.
Merlin Hendricks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wadod Jr shoots in for a takedown but Hendricks shows good takedown defense.
Hendricks attempts a counter takedown but Wadod Jr avoids it well and moves away.
Hendricks fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wadod Jr sprawls well initially but Hendricks persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hendricks is thwarting Wadod Jr's attempts to control the position.
Hendricks passes to full mount!
Hendricks jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Wadod Jr manages to avoid the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wadod Jr stops Hendricks from passing to mount.
Hendricks trying to control the position but Wadod Jr is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wadod Jr sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hendricks wants to pass to mount but Wadod Jr is defending the position.
Hendricks wants to take a breather but Wadod Jr is having none of it.
Wadod Jr is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hendricks trying to mount his opponent but Wadod Jr defends it.
Hendricks is trying to control. Wadod Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hendricks trying to mount his opponent but Wadod Jr defends it.
Wadod Jr is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wadod Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hendricks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wadod Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hendricks has managed to get both his arms back between Wadod Jr's legs - danger averted.
Hendricks tries to free his leg and advance position but Wadod Jr is retaining full guard.
Wadod Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hendricks slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wadod Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Hendricks tries for a kimura but Wadod Jr is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wadod Jr keeps working.
Wadod Jr stops Hendricks from passing to mount.
Wadod Jr is looking for a sweep.
Hendricks tries to move to mount but Wadod Jr blocks the move with his legs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wadod Jr gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wadod Jr tries to hold on but Hendricks pushes him away.
Hendricks tries to control but Wadod Jr wriggling away.
Hendricks goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Wadod Jr is on top in guard.
Wadod Jr trying to control but Hendricks is working from the bottom.
Hendricks looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wadod Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wadod Jr working the ground and pound.
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 Merlin Hendricks.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hendricks, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa J�rvil�inen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Merlin Hendricks!
Merlin Hendricks thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Antoine Berg (ranked 2017 p4p, 4951 weight class) and Frederick Crane (ranked 203 p4p, 407 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Antoine Berg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Frederick Crane!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurstr�m, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crane throws a leg kick but Berg sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Crane checks a low kick from Berg.
Berg thuds his right hand into Crane's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Crane misses with a leg kick
and Berg counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Berg does it's job there.
Berg closes the distance and clinches.
Crane wants to break the clinch but can't.
Crane looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Berg.
Berg manages to break the clinch.
Crane throws a solid leg kick but Berg takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Crane.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crane takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Crane on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Crane will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crane ducks right into an uppercut from Berg.
Crane takes one to the chin there.
Crane shoots in and drives through. Berg sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crane throws a solid leg kick but Berg takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Crane.
Crane doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Berg counters with a two punch combo.
Antoine Berg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frederick Crane.
Berg darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Crane gets tackled into the cage by Berg. Berg maintains the clinch.
Crane is trying to break the clinch but Berg is controlling him.
Berg breaks the clinch.
Crane gets tackled into the cage by Berg. Berg maintains the clinch.
Crane is trying to break free.
Crane letting Berg take a breather here.
Crane wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Berg has him pressed against the cage.
Berg has Crane pressed against the cage, preventing Crane from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Berg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Berg keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Berg scores with the left hand. Crane knows he should have avoided that one.
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!
Berg lands with a right hand.
Berg lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Crane goes down and covers up as Berg starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antoine Berg!
Antoine Berg was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Klein (ranked 2617 p4p, 4435 weight class) and Enzo Fields (ranked 255 p4p, 367 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Melvin Klein has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Melvin Klein seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Melvin Klein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Enzo Fields!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klein takes a swing at Fields's ribcage but misses.
Fields slips a jab from Klein.
Klein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Klein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fields slips a jab from Klein.
Klein scores with a sloppy right hand. Fields should have avoided that one.
Fields bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Klein. No joy for Fields on that attempt.
Fields bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fields tries to counter by closing the distance.
Fields shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Klein pinned against the cage. Klein gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Klein avoids the head kick by Fields.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fields manages to avoid it.
Klein has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fields finds it's way round the side to connect with Klein's head.
Klein misses with a looping left.
Fields slips under a jab from Klein.
Klein is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Fields's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Klein looks to throw the jab but Fields is out of range.
Klein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fields displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Klein throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Klein throws a shot from downtown. Fields moves away and avoids it.
Fields looks for a takedown but Klein sprawls well.
Melvin Klein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo Fields.
Fields tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fields avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Klein stuffs the takedown attempt from Fields. Fields gets slowly back to his feet.
Fields with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Klein to score with a decent uppercut.
Klein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fields with the counter takedown but Klein avoids it easily.
Fields takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fields shoots for a takedown but Klein saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Melvin Klein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Klein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Klein throws a hook but Fields avoids it easily.
Fields is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fields's corner calls for a 1-2. Fields obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fields shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Klein defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Klein.
Klein lands with an uppercut that bounces Fields off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klein lands a nice shot to the body.
Klein scores with a jab.
Klein throws a shot from downtown. Fields moves away and avoids it.
Klein looks to land a left hand but Fields moved out of range nicely.
Klein looks to score with a jab to the body but Fields is just out of range.
Klein misses with an uppercut. Fields saw that one coming.
Klein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Klein swings for the body but Fields moves out of range.
Klein throws a looping overhand right but Fields ducks down to avoid it.
Klein scores with the left hand. Fields knows he should have avoided that one.
Klein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice takedown defense from Klein. No joy for Fields on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fields slips under a jab.
Fields bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Klein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fields shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Klein but Klein pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fields looks winded!
Fields takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Klein throws a body shot but no joy.
Klein lands a body shot.
Klein lands a nice looking body shot.
Klein throws an overhand right that lands on Fields's shoulder, as Fields tries to avoid the shot.
Klein throws the left hand but Fields avoids the punch easily.
Klein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Klein lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Klein misses with a looping right.
Fields steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Fields keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Klein.
Fields tries to counter with a clinch but Klein shakes him off and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fields with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Klein to score with a decent uppercut.
Klein moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Enzo Fields has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klein throws a hook to the side of Fields's head but Fields sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Klein backs off Fields throws a huge counter combo but Klein manages to avoid it all.
Klein misses the jab.
Fields tries to close the distance and clinch but Klein swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Klein lands a nice shot to the body.
Klein lands a lovely overhand right.
Klein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fields.
Fields slips a jab from Klein.
Nice straight punches there by Klein. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Klein.
Fields tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Klein manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Klein catches Fields with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Klein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Klein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fields blocks a jab.
Klein looks to land a right hand but Fields moved out of range.
Klein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fields changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Melvin Klein dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Enzo Fields's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fields shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Klein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Klein throws out a loose jab but Fields uses good head movement to avoid it.
Klein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fields.
Fields fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Klein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fields manages to avoid it.
Fields ducks under a wild hook from Klein.
Fields staying out of range there.
Klein lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Melvin Klein is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Klein misses.
Fields steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Klein.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fields tries to close the distance and clinch but Klein swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Klein stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Klein wants it to stay on the feet.
Klein looks to score with a jab to the body but Fields is just out of range.
Klein fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Klein throws a hook to the side of Fields's head but Fields sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fields lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Klein.
Klein throws a jab when Fields was well out of range.
Fields doesn't manage to clinch there - Klein circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fields is defended easily by Klein.
Melvin Klein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo Fields.
The fighters circle momentarily. Klein darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Klein throws a big shot that misses.
Klein throws a hook but Fields avoids it easily.
Klein loads up on a big right hand but Fields slips the punch.
Fields ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Klein lands a glancing blow to the side of Fields's head.
Fields looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Klein is fending him off so far but Fields persists. Nope, Klein circles away and we're back to standing.
Fields is breathing heavily.
Fields displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Klein throws out the jab.
Melvin Klein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klein comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fields takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fields slips a jab from Klein.
Fields drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Klein defends it well.
Klein looks to score with a jab to the body but Fields is just out of range.
Fields doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klein jabs Fields to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Klein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fields was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Klein connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Klein misses with a left hand
and Fields counters with a three punch combo that has Klein backing up. Klein nods at Fields to acknowledge the strikes.
A cross from Klein lands.
Fields walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fields takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fields is rocked!
Klein tests Fields's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fields is still on wobbly legs! Can Klein finish him?
Fields takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fields will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fields moves out of range as Klein strikes.
Fields seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fields.
Klein with a jab.
Klein fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Klein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Klein scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fields in his tracks.
Klein lands a nice hook to Fields's body. Fields takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fields takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fields walks straight into a right hand from Klein - that's dropped him! Klein jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Fields from any more punishment! Fields complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Melvin Klein!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Terenti Pushkin (ranked 2113 p4p, 2610 weight class) and Rory Curtis (ranked 216 p4p, 254 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Curtis's choice of entrance music: The Prodigy - Omen. Terenti Pushkin looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terenti Pushkin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rory Curtis!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurstr�m, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa J�rvil�inen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curtis closes the distance and clinches up with Pushkin, looking for a takedown. Curtis pushes Pushkin against the cage but Pushkin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pushkin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Curtis closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pushkin's guard.
Curtis trying to control the position from guard on top but Pushkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Curtis pushing down on Pushkin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pushkin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Curtis moves nicely into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis trying to control the position but Pushkin is working away.
Curtis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pushkin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curtis is trying to get an arm triangle but Pushkin is defending well.
Pushkin prevents Curtis from improving position.
Curtis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pushkin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Curtis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Curtis takes a little break here. Pushkin wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curtis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pushkin keeps working.
Curtis is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Pushkin is trying to escape and Curtis transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Pushkin is forced to tap! Nice work there by Curtis! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rory Curtis!
Rory Curtis is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Rory Curtis thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Terenti Pushkin was interviewed post fight and said 'He is number 1 easy fight in MMAH. Just luck guy.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Indio Perera (ranked 2193 p4p, 2826 weight class) and Noli Patuga (ranked 239 p4p, 301 weight class). Noli Patuga acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Indio Perera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Noli Patuga!
The judges for this bout are Roosa J�rvil�inen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patuga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perera.
An attempted straight right counter from Perera misses the target.
Patuga wants to clinch.
Perera just misses with a punch to the body.
Perera leaves Patuga with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Patuga looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Noli Patuga has been cut.
Perera clinches with his opponent.
Patuga breaks the clinch.
Patuga moves in looking to clinch but Perera pushes him off.
Patuga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Perera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Perera throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Patuga fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Perera avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perera fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Perera gets a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Patuga throws an elbow but misses.
Perera lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perera lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Patuga is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patuga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Patuga is still on wobbly legs! Can Perera finish him?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Patuga.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Perera.
Perera has a couple of punches blocked by Patuga.
Patuga seems to have recovered his senses.
Perera lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Perera.
Patuga jumps guard but Perera stands there with Patuga around his waist. Patuga gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Indio Perera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noli Patuga.
Perera creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Patuga with a big uppercut! Patuga tries to clinch up but Perera pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Patuga to the mat! Patuga covers up and Perera unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Indio Perera!
A relieved looking Indio Perera thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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