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SYN 1130 Kamara vs. Harakka PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Djordje Stankovic (ranked 954 p4p, 1179 weight class) and Tony Stark (ranked 119 p4p, 151 weight class). Stankovic comes to the cage accompanied by Post Malone ft. 21 Savage - rockstar. Djordje Stankovic had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Djordje Stankovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Stark!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stankovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Stark is just out of range.
Stankovic swings for the body but Stark moves out of range.
Stankovic lands a head shot.
Stark blocks a jab.
Stark steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Stankovic.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Stark has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Stankovic throws a right and a left that Stark avoids nicely.
Stankovic takes a swing at Stark's ribcage but misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stark.
Stankovic lands with a hook. Stark tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stark has his takedown stuffed
and Stankovic counters with a left to the body.
Stankovic with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stankovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stankovic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stankovic misses with an uppercut.
A right-left combo lands from Stankovic.
Stankovic drops Stark with a beautiful combination! Stark stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Stankovic is looking for the KO!
 It looks like Tony Stark has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stankovic cracks Stark with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stankovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Stark is just out of range.
Stankovic clobbers Stark with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stankovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stark moves away.
Stankovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stankovic lands a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Stankovic as Stark shoots in.
Djordje Stankovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Stark.
Sloppy strikes from Stankovic. Those never looked like landing.
Stankovic backing away here, and Stark unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stankovic misses with a series of wild punches.
Stark doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stankovic counters with a right hand to the body.
Stankovic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Djordje Stankovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stankovic misses with a hook. Stark ducked under it nicely.
Stark staying out of range there.
Stankovic tries to sprawl but Stark drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Stark is thwarting Stankovic's attempts to control the position.
Stankovic trying to get back to full guard but Stark takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stankovic gets back to half guard.
Stankovic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stankovic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stark is working away from the top position though.
Stark prevents Stankovic from improving his position.
Stark stands up from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stark on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A slow jab from Stankovic misses its intended target.
Stankovic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stark's head backwards.
Stark fails with a takedown attempt.
Stankovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've been told by Stankovic's head coaches at Banzai Combat Academy LA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Some wild striking there from Stankovic.
Stark shoots in for a double leg but Stankovic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Djordje Stankovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Stark's cut.
That's time! Stankovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stark avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stankovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stark takes one to the side of the head.
Stankovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stark was well out of range. Poor timing from Stankovic.
Stankovic misses with a wild body shot.
Stankovic backing away here, and Stark unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Stark staying out of range there.
Stankovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stankovic throws a right hand that misses
and Stark counters with a stiff right hand.
Stark uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stankovic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stankovic throws a hook to the side of Stark's head but Stark sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stankovic misses with a body shot.
Stark shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Stankovic counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stankovic is fending him off so far but Stark persists. Nope, Stankovic circles away and we're back to standing.
Stark closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Stankovic is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stankovic wants to control but Stark postures up.
Stark tries to stand but Stankovic is controlling his head.
Stark stands up.
Stankovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stark can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stankovic lands the left hand.
Stankovic throws a jab when Stark was well out of range.
Stankovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stankovic looks to land a left hand but Stark moved out of range nicely.
Stankovic jabs Stark to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stark ducks under a wild hook from Stankovic.
Stark looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stankovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stark scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Stark decides to stand up, so the ref orders Stankovic to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stankovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Stark displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stankovic throws out the jab.
Stankovic misses with a straight right.
Stankovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It seemed like Stark was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Djordje Stankovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stark fails to land the takedown.
Djordje Stankovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Stark.
Stark moves forwards but Stankovic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stark ducks under a wild hook from Stankovic.
Stankovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stankovic misses with a few strikes there.
Stankovic lands with a hook. Stark tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stankovic misses with a left hand
and Stark counters with a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stark.
Stankovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stark moves out of range as Stankovic strikes.
Stark displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stankovic throws out the jab.
Stark is looking to clinch.
Stankovic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stark.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stankovic lands with a straight right. Stark didn't see that one coming.
Stankovic works over Stark's head and body with a nice combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Djordje Stankovic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tony Stark's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Stark tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stark moves out of range of the strikes.
Stark avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stark defending well as Stankovic loads up on a big left hand.
Stark looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stankovic swinging wildly here.
A swing and a miss from Stankovic.
Stankovic misses with a wild body shot.
Stankovic scores with the left hand. Stark knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark moves out of range of the strikes.
Stark shoots in and gets a takedown into Stankovic's guard.
Stankovic trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stankovic has a closed guard, preventing Stark from standing up.
Stark is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Stankovic is looking to stand up but Stark isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stark preventing the sweep.
Stark wanted to stand there but Stankovic had control of the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Stark gets to his feet - Stankovic follows without any prompting.
Stankovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stark fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stankovic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stark shoots for a takedown but Stankovic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stark moves out of range as Stankovic strikes.
Stankovic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Starks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stark has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stankovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stark has a takedown stuffed.
Djordje Stankovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Stark.
Nice sprawl there from Stankovic as Stark shoots in.
Stark feints and as Stankovic raises his hands in defense, Stark changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stankovic pushes Stark off and scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stark darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Stankovic manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Stankovic.
Stankovic throws the left hand but Stark avoids the punch easily.
Stankovic misses with a hook. Stark ducked under it nicely.
Stark is looking for the big counter here.
Stark misses with a takedown attempt
and Stankovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stankovic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stark's hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Djordje Stankovic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stankovic, 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Djordje Stankovic!
Djordje Stankovic bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Horus Egyptian (ranked 340 p4p, 407 weight class) and Natsu Dragneel (ranked 51 p4p, 56 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Dragneel's choice of entrance music: Come the Fire Dragon. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Horus Egyptian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Natsu Dragneel!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragneel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Egyptian.
Egyptian connects with a solid leg kick.
Egyptian lands a nice shot that snaps Dragneel's head back.
Egyptian throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dragneel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Egyptian has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dragneel.
Egyptian throws a hook but Dragneel avoids it easily.
Dragneel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Egyptian looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dragneel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dragneel throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Dragneel.
Dragneel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Egyptian.
Dragneel throws a right hand that misses
and Egyptian counters with a thumping low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Egyptian feints and then cracks Dragneel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dragneel down.
Egyptian looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Egyptian lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dragneel takes a step back to recover.
Egyptian misses with a low kick.
Dragneel throws a head kick that misses.
Egyptian feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Egyptian connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dragneel's hands.
Egyptian moves out of range of the body kick from Dragneel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egyptian wants to slow Dragneel down by chopping away at his legs.
Dragneel checks the leg kick.
A jab from Egyptian misses.
Dragneel misses with a low kick.
Egyptian tries to score with a low kick but Dragneel moves his leg out of the way.
Dragneel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Egyptian fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dragneel on the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Egyptian.
Dragneel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dragneel.
Dragneel throws a body shot but no joy.
Dragneel ducks under a wild hook from Egyptian.
Dragneel misses the shot to the body.
Egyptian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dragneel lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Egyptian has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Egyptian and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dragneel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian with the inside leg kick.
Egyptian throws a front kick aimed at Dragneel's knee but Dragneel avoids it well.
Dragneel checks a leg kick.
Dragneel counters with a body kick.
Dragneel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good work by Dragneel as he checks the leg kick.
Egyptian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dragneel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dragneel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dragneel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Egyptian checks a low kick from Dragneel.
Egyptian lands with a slapping head kick.
An inside leg kick from Egyptian misses.
No joy there for Dragneel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It appears Egyptian was looking to counter with a kick there.
A jab from Egyptian misses.
Dragneel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dragneel lands with a straight right. Egyptian didn't see that one coming.
Egyptian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Egyptian tries to clinch but Dragneel is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dragneel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Egyptian throws a leg kick
and Dragneel counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dragneel.
Dragneel struggles to land a body shot inside as Egyptian controls his hands.
Dragneel is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A nice left hand lands by Dragneel.
Egyptian lands a hook that snaps the head of Dragneel backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Egyptian working Dragneel over with knees to the body.
Egyptian stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from Dragneel.
Egyptian stalling in the clinch but Dragneel improves position.
Dragneel lands a nice uppercut.
Dragneel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dragneel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Egyptian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Egyptian stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel avoiding damage as Egyptian throws knees to the body.
Egyptian tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dragneel avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dragneel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dragneel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dragneel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dragneel misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Dragneel.
Egyptian struggles to land a body shot inside as Dragneel controls his hands.
Egyptian's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Egyptian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dragneel has a couple of punches blocked by Egyptian.
Dragneel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dragneel checks a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Dragneel.
 It looks like Horus Egyptian has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dragneel just misses with a punch to the body.
Dragneel misses with a head kick.
Dragneel misses with a leg kick.
Egyptian connects with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Natsu Dragneel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Horus Egyptian's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Egyptian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Egyptian thinks about countering with a body kick.
Egyptian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dragneel.
Egyptian slips a jab from Dragneel.
Dragneel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Egyptian throws a front kick aimed at Dragneel's knee but Dragneel avoids it well.
Egyptian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Egyptian avoids the head kick by Dragneel.
A left lands for Egyptian.
Egyptian misses with a low kick.
Dragneel looks to land a left hand but Egyptian moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Egyptian does it's job there.
Egyptian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Egyptian misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Dragneel to counter with a crisp jab.
Egyptian fakes the leg kick and cracks Dragneel in the body.
Dragneel throws a looping overhand right but Egyptian ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dragneel. Egyptian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Egyptian looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Egyptian is looking to slow Dragneel down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragneel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Egyptian looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Horus Egyptian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Egyptian throws a leg kick
and Dragneel counters with a low kick, right behind Egyptian 's knee.
Good exchange - Egyptian coming out on top.
Dragneel steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Egyptian. That one must have hurt.
Dragneel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Egyptian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dragneel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dragneel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dragneel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Egyptian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dragneel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Egyptian misses with a body kick.
Dragneel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Egyptian moves out of range as Dragneel throws a body kick.
Dragneel avoids a kick to the body.
Dragneel misses with a head kick.
Dragneel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A punch lands to the side of Dragneel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That kick from Egyptian tenderised Dragneel's leg. Dragneel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Horus Egyptian is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot lands for Dragneel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dragneel throws the left hand but Egyptian avoids the punch easily.
Dragneel misses the body punch
letting Egyptian counter with a right hand.
Dragneel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dragneel blocks a jab.
Egyptian scores with a head kick.
That kick from Egyptian tenderised Dragneel's leg. Dragneel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dragneel misses with a straight left.
Dragneel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dragneel moves out of range of the body kick from Egyptian.
Egyptian ducks under a wild hook from Dragneel.
Egyptian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dragneel takes a swing at Egyptian's ribcage but misses.
Dragneel throws a low kick but Egyptian moves out of range easily.
Egyptian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dragneel.
Egyptian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel has had enough of the clinch but Egyptian keeps him there for the moment.
Dragneel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Egyptian tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dragneel takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dragneel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dragneel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Egyptian scores with a punch to the head.
A slow jab from Dragneel misses its intended target.
As Dragneel backs away, Egyptian returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Egyptian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Egyptian using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dragneel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Egyptian lands with a left to the head.
Dragneel can't find room to land a body shot as Egyptian controls the action.
Dragneel takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dragneel breaks from the clinch.
Egyptian shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dragneel slips a jab and a cross from Egyptian.
Dragneel thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Egyptian if he has to take too many more of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Egyptian wants to slow Dragneel down by chopping away at his legs.
Dragneel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dragneel.
Dragneel throws a head kick but Egyptian moves out of range.
Egyptian tried to counter with a leg kick but Dragneel avoided it.
Egyptian is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dragneel slips a jab from Egyptian.
Egyptian misses with a body shot.
Dragneel misses with a looping right.
Dragneel scores with a hook.
Dragneel misses with a hook. Egyptian ducked under it nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dragneel checks a leg kick.
Egyptian slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Egyptian lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dragneel.
Egyptian throws a low kick but Dragneel avoids it.
Egyptian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dragneel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Horus Egyptian will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Horus Egyptian's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Egyptian with the inside leg kick.
Dragneel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dragneel misses with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dragneel.
Egyptian misses with a series of wild punches.
Egyptian lands with a thumping leg kick.
Egyptian has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dragneel takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dragneel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dragneel blocks a jab.
Dragneel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dragneel is looking to chop away at Egyptian's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragneel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It looked like Egyptian wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dragneel checks a low kick from Egyptian.
It seemed like Dragneel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Egyptian throws a chopping leg kick but Dragneel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Egyptian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dragneel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dragneel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragneel misses with an uppercut. Egyptian saw that one coming.
Dragneel looks to throw the jab but Egyptian is out of range.
Dragneel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dragneel checks the leg kick nicely there.
A head kick misses from Dragneel.
Egyptian throws a body kick that misses.
Dragneel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Egyptian misses with a low kick as Dragneel jumps back.
Dragneel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Egyptian can pounce on him.
Egyptian takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Egyptian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Egyptian takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dragneel moves out of range of the leg kick from Egyptian.
Egyptian scores with a hook to the body. Dragneel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Egyptian misses with a hook.
Dragneel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dragneel throws out a loose jab but Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Egyptian throws a quick counter kick to the body but Dragneel avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel throws a head kick but Egyptian moves out of range.
Dragneel throws an overhand right that lands on Egyptian's shoulder, as Egyptian tries to avoid the shot.
Egyptian throws a low kick but Dragneel avoids it.
Egyptian wants to clinch.
Dragneel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dragneel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Egyptian moves away.
An inside leg kick from Dragneel misses.
Egyptian drops his hands momentarily and Dragneel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Egyptian with the inside leg kick.
Dragneel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dragneel throws a nice inside leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dragneel.
Egyptian lunges at Dragneel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dragneel's hand.
Dragneel throws a wild body kick that Egyptian sees coming a mile off.
Egyptian throws a leg kick but Dragneel sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dragneel misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel lands with a straight right. Egyptian didn't see that one coming.
Dragneel throws a body kick that misses.
Egyptian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dragneel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Egyptian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dragneel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Egyptian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice shot by Dragneel.
Egyptian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Egyptian has managed to clinch.
Dragneel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dragneel lands a jab to Egyptian's midsection.
Dragneel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Egyptian.
Egyptian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Egyptian looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Egyptian throws a leg kick which misses Dragneel's front leg but catches the back leg as Dragneel tries to avoid it.
Egyptian finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dragneel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Egyptian finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Dragneel lands.
Egyptian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dragneel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dragneel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Egyptian is looking to clinch.
Egyptian misses with a head kick.
Dragneel on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dragneel misses with an uppercut
and Egyptian counters with a right hand to the body.
Dragneel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Egyptian throws the kick towards the body but Dragneel avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Dragneel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dragneel defending well as Egyptian loads up on a big left hand.
Egyptian throws a leg kick but Dragneel checks it.
Dragneel lands a right hook to the body.
Egyptian throws a good cross that connects.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dragneel crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Egyptian - the referee stops the clock and Dragneel gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Egyptian. Dragneel manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice body punch from Dragneel.
Egyptian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dragneel.
Dragneel appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Natsu Dragneel.
I think Dragneel has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Natsu Dragneel!
After the fight, Natsu Dragneel was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Horus Egyptian spoke after the fight, saying 'My time will come.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ilari Rahamies (ranked 376 p4p, 487 weight class) and Phil Sprintin (ranked 29 p4p, 40 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Sprintin's choice of entrance music: Disturbed - Bad Man. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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16 - 6 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ilari Rahamies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phil Sprintin!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rahamies connects with a solid leg kick.
Sprintin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sprintin throws an overhand right that lands on Rahamies's shoulder, as Rahamies tries to avoid the shot.
As Sprintin backs away, Rahamies returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rahamies connects with an inside leg kick.
Rahamies lands a nice shot that snaps Sprintin's head back.
Sprintin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rahamies misses with a straight left.
Rahamies throws a body kick that misses.
Rahamies looks for the body kick but Sprintin saw that one coming.
Sprintin looks to score with a jab to the body but Rahamies is just out of range.
Rahamies fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sprintin manages to avoid it.
Rahamies misses with a low kick as Sprintin jumps back.
Sprintin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rahamies uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sprintin.
Rahamies throws a hook but Sprintin avoids it easily.
Sprintin walks into a stiff left hand from Rahamies.
Rahamies misses with a looping right.
Ilari Rahamies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rahamies misses with a series of wild punches.
Rahamies changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahamies misses with a straight left.
Rahamies swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rahamies lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sprintin. Rahamies does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rahamies looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rahamies scores with a leg kick.
Rahamies lands a lovely overhand right.
Rahamies stuns Sprintin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rahamies misses with a low kick.
Rahamies scores with a nice strike.
Rahamies misses with a leg kick
enabling Sprintin to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Rahamies. That snapped Sprintin's head back.
Rahamies throws a hook to the side of Sprintin's head but Sprintin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rahamies stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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!
Sprintin works the jab nicely.
Rahamies misses with a hook
and Rahamies takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rahamies is looking to chop away at Sprintin's legs.
Rahamies lands a head kick. Sprintin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahamies swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rahamies throws a body shot but no joy.
Rahamies keeps Sprintin at a distance using the push kick.
Rahamies slips under a jab.
Sprintin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sprintin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rahamies ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rahamies ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rahamies scores with a hook.
Rahamies keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rahamies fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sprintin is out of range.
Rahamies takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rahamies looks to land a left hand but Sprintin moved out of range nicely.
Rahamies is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rahamies.
Sprintin lands with a cross.
Rahamies fakes the leg kick and cracks Sprintin in the body.
Rahamies throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sprintin scores with a hook to the body. Rahamies takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sprintin takes one to the chin there.
Sprintin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sprintin looks to throw the jab but Rahamies is out of range.
Rahamies looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rahamies rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sprintin counters with a nice uppercut.
Rahamies lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rahamies.
Sprintin jabs at Rahamies's body.
Sprintin misses the shot to the body.
Rahamies cracks Sprintin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rahamies slips a straight right by Sprintin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rahamies throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rahamies thows a leg kick but Sprintin checks it
and Sprintin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Rahamies.
Rahamies looks for the body kick but Sprintin saw that one coming.
It seemed like Sprintin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rahamies swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rahamies avoids the head kick by Sprintin.
Rahamies lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sprintin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rahamies manages to avoid it.
Rahamies works the jab nicely.
Sprintin thumps Rahamies with a low kick.
Rahamies moves out of range as Sprintin strikes.
Rahamies just misses with a punch to the body.
Rahamies will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sprintin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rahamies looks to land a right hand but Sprintin moved out of range.
Sprintin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rahamies.
Sprintin has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Rahamies throws the left hand but Sprintin avoids the punch easily.
Rahamies just misses with a punch to the body.
Rahamies lands with a nice combination. Sprintin backs away looking to recover.
Rahamies moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rahamies.
Sprintin throws a chopping leg kick but Rahamies manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rahamies slips a straight right by Sprintin.
Rahamies fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sprintin just manages to avoid it.
Rahamies on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ilari Rahamies dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sprintin misses with a lunging right hand
and Rahamies counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sprintin thinking.
Sprintin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rahamies moves away.
Sprintin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rahamies is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sprintin can do to turn this around?
Rahamies lands the left hand.
Sprintin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rahamies manages to avoid it.
Sprintin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rahamies scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rahamies stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sprintin.
Rahamies throws a front kick that sends Sprintin stumbling back into the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sprintin in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A telegraphed right hand from Sprintin misses the target.
Sprintin avoids a kick to the body.
Sprintin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rahamies's corner calls for a 1-2. Rahamies obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sprintin throws a push kick but Rahamies slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Rahamies wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rahamies.
Rahamies walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rahamies swings for the body but Sprintin moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Sprintin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sprintin misses the shot to the body.
Rahamies moves out of range of the strikes.
Rahamies throwing a counter right hand but Sprintin manages to avoid it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Sprintin might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Rahamies has got the better of the exchanges.
Rahamies takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rahamies throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sprintin throws a jab when Rahamies was well out of range.
Rahamies missing with a left hand there. Sprintin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sprintin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rahamies on the side of the head.
Sprintin lands with a nice body punch.
Sprintin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rahamies.
Sprintin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rahamies.
Ilari Rahamies is winning the standup battle so far.
Rahamies connects with a looping right hand.
A jab lands there for Rahamies.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sprintin swings widly with a right hand
and Rahamies counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sprintin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
 Rahamies is rocked!
Sprintin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rahamies misses with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sprintin throws a hook to the side of Rahamies's head but Rahamies sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Rahamies on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Rahamies misses.
Sprintin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rahamies takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rahamies looks to land a body kick but Sprintin moved away.
Rahamies bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rahamies misses with a right hand
and Sprintin counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Rahamies is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sprintin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sprintin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rahamies seems to have got his legs back now.
Rahamies throws a head kick but Sprintin moves out of range.
Sprintin throws a looping overhand right but Rahamies ducks down to avoid it.
Sprintin scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rahamies. Sprintin does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Sprintin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rahamies 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.
Sprintin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rahamies sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sprintin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sprintin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sprintin misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sprintin just misses with a punch to the body.
Sprintin lunges at Rahamies with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rahamies's hand.
Sprintin misses with a kick to the body.
Sprintin with a hook.
Sprintin ducks under a wild hook from Rahamies.
Rahamies takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sprintin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sprintin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rahamies moves away.
Sprintin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rahamies.
Rahamies tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sprintin is able to avoid easily.
Sprintin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sprintin lands a head shot.
Sprintin throws a hook but Rahamies avoids it easily.
Rahamies closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A combination from Rahamies does no damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rahamies misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Sprintin misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rahamies cracks Sprintin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sprintin.
Good work by Sprintin as he checks the leg kick.
Rahamies throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sprintin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good shot there by Rahamies.
Sprintin misses with a shot to the body
and Rahamies counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rahamies. Sprintin does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Sprintin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rahamies tries to land a body kick
and Sprintin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rahamies's knee momentarily.
Rahamies throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sprintin.
Sprintin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rahamies fails to land with a series of punches.
Sprintin misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rahamies moves out of range of the strikes.
Sprintin punishes Rahamies's body with a nice straight punch.
Rahamies misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice shot lands for Sprintin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Phil Sprintin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Rahamies waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sprintin.
Sprintin misses with a straight left.
Sprintin misses with a hook to the body
enabling Rahamies to counter with a crisp jab.
Rahamies throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sprintin on the side of the head.
Sprintin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rahamies on the side of the head.
Rahamies tries to land a front kick but Sprintin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rahamies rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sprintin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rahamies misses with a looping right.
Sprintin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sprintin throws a front kick aimed at Rahamies's knee but Rahamies avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Rahamies misses the target.
Rahamies throws a big shot that misses.
Sprintin lands a big right hand that sends Rahamies crashing to the mat! Sprintin stays standing though and waves Rahamies back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sprintin fakes the body blow, causing Rahamies to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Rahamies goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Phil Sprintin!
In his post fight interview, Phil Sprintin started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Rapheal (ranked 456 p4p, 527 weight class) and Rubber Turtle (ranked 60 p4p, 69 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Rapheal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Rubber Turtle!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Turtle. That snapped Rapheal's head back.
Rapheal has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Turtle finds it's way round the side to connect with Rapheal's head.
Turtle misses with a hook
and Rapheal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slapping body kick lands there for Turtle.
Turtle blocks a leg kick.
Turtle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rapheal keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Turtle doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Rapheal to counter with a crisp jab.
Turtle lands a head kick. Rapheal smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Turtle misses with a low kick.
Turtle closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turtle lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turtle throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rapheal.
Turtle throws a head kick that misses.
Turtle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turtle throws a body kick that misses.
Rapheal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Turtle shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A little feinted left hand from Rapheal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Turtle.
Turtle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turtle tried to score with a low kick but Rapheal checks it.
Rapheal wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rapheal moves out of range of the strikes.
Rapheal moves out of range as Turtle strikes.
Rapheal wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rapheal takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rapheal moves out of range of the strikes.
Rapheal moves out of range of the body kick.
Turtle thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rapheal if he has to take too many more of those.
We've been told by Rapheal's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Turtle delivers a nice body kick.
Turtle throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rapheal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick by Turtle misses
and Rapheal counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rapheal.
Rapheal struggles to land a body shot inside as Turtle controls his hands.
Turtle lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Turtle obliges.
Rapheal throws a punch but it's blocked by Turtle.
Turtle throws a knee to the head but misses.
Turtle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Turtle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rapheal has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turtle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turtle with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Turtle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rapheal avoids it.
A nice left hand lands by Rapheal.
Turtle scores with a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rapheal.
Rapheal blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Turtle misses with a knee to the head.
Turtle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rapheal has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rapheal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turtle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rapheal scores with a shoulder strike.
Turtle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rapheal.
Turtle putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rapheal in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Turtle blocking some punches.
Turtle struggles to land a body shot inside as Rapheal controls his hands.
Rapheal misses with some punches.
Turtle will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rapheal up against the cage.
Rapheal lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turtle lands a knee to the body.
Rapheal lands a nice shot to the body.
Turtle tries to land a knee to the head but Rapheal blocks with his arms.
Turtle looks winded!
Rapheal lands a right hand.
Rapheal lands a right hand.
Turtle crunches a lovely knee into Rapheal's ribcage.
Rapheal misses with a punch on the inside.
Turtle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rapheal avoids it.
Rapheal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rapheal.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turtle.
A short right from Rapheal.
Rapheal throws a head punch that misses.
Rapheal gets through Turtle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turtle tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rapheal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rapheal lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rapheal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rapheal lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rubber Turtle dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Turtle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good work by Rapheal as he checks the leg kick.
Turtle misses the body punch
and Rapheal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turtle misses with a kick to the body
and Rapheal counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rapheal.
Turtle with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Turtle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turtle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rapheal is defending well for now.
Rapheal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rapheal lands a shoulder strike.
Rapheal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rapheal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rapheal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Turtle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Turtle tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rapheal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Turtle misses with a knee strike.
Rapheal is leaning against Turtle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Turtle is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turtle takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Rapheal.
Turtle misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rapheal.
Rapheal blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rapheal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rapheal scores with a shoulder strike.
Rapheal works on Turtle's body with a couple of short punches.
Rapheal lands an uppercut.
Rapheal blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rapheal pushes Turtle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Rapheal.
Rapheal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rapheal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rapheal cracks Turtle with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Turtle looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Rapheal finish him?
 Turtle is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turtle swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rapheal counters with a huge right that knocks Turtle out cold! Rapheal is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mark Rapheal!
During a confident post fight interview, Mark Rapheal thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mertis Falandas (ranked 627 p4p, 800 weight class) and Toe Jam (ranked 86 p4p, 111 weight class). Falandas comes to the cage accompanied by Feed the Machine. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mertis Falandas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 15 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Toe Jam!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falandas throws the left hand but Jam avoids the punch easily.
Falandas misses with a wild body shot.
Falandas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jam at a distance.
Jam connects with the punch.
Jam throws an overhand right that lands on Falandas's shoulder, as Falandas tries to avoid the shot.
Jam misses with a straight left.
Falandas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jam.
Falandas tries to counter by clinching up but Jam breaks away and moves out of range.
Falandas staying out of range there.
Jam throws a big shot that misses.
As Jam tries to get set, Falandas tries to push him back and clinch up but Jam manages to avoid the attempt.
Falandas avoids the body shot from Jam.
Jam moves out of range as Falandas throws a body kick.
Jam digs a good body shot into Falandas's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jam looks to score with a jab to the body but Falandas is just out of range.
Falandas wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jam works Falandas's body with a nice hook.
Jam thuds his right hand into Falandas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Falandas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Falandas.
Falandas doesn't manage to clinch there - Jam circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jam missing with a left hand there. Falandas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jam. Falandas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Falandas is looking to counter the offense by Jam and move into the clinch.
Jam slips a straight right by Falandas.
Falandas blocks a jab.
Jam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Falandas was well out of range. Poor timing from Jam.
Jam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Falandas manages to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jam checks a leg kick.
Jam loads up on a big right hand but Falandas slips the punch.
As Jam tries to get set, Falandas tries to push him back and clinch up but Jam manages to avoid the attempt.
Jam throws a lazy right hand but Falandas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Falandas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Falandas tests Jam's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Toe Jam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Falandas manages to avoid it.
Falandas defending well as Jam loads up on a big left hand.
Jam misses with an uppercut.
Jam scores with a body shot.
A big right from Falandas misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jam throws a body punch but Falandas moves out of range.
Falandas throws a front kick aimed at Jam's knee but Jam avoids it well.
Falandas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Jam tries to get set, Falandas tries to push him back and clinch up but Jam manages to avoid the attempt.
Jam misses with a straight left.
Jam misses with a hook.
Falandas jabs Jam to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jam looks to land a left hand but Falandas moved out of range nicely.
Jam has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jam misses with an uppercut. Falandas saw that one coming.
Jam fails to land with a series of punches.
Falandas wants to clinch up but Jam keeps it at a distance.
Jam looks to throw the jab but Falandas is out of range.
Jam throws a hook but Falandas blocks it.
Falandas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jam scores with a hook to the body. Falandas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Falandas throws the kick towards the body but Jam avoids it.
Jam lands with a straight right. Falandas didn't see that one coming.
Jam slips a straight right by Falandas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falandas throws the left hand but Jam avoids the punch easily.
Jam misses with a body shot.
Jab from Falandas.
Falandas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jam.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jam darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jam throws a right and a left that Falandas avoids nicely.
Falandas looks to land a body kick but Jam moved away.
Falandas gets a clinch.
Jam breaks from the clinch.
Falandas moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jam misses the shot to the body.
Jam throws a hook but Falandas avoids it easily.
Falandas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Falandas.
Falandas scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jam wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Falandas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jam throws a looping overhand right but Falandas ducks down to avoid it.
Falandas drops his hands momentarily and Jam takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Falandas lands a leg kick that knocks Jam off balance momentarily.
Jam is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Falandas.
Falandas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jam throws a shot from downtown. Falandas moves away and avoids it.
Falandas slips under a jab.
Jam looks to land a left hand but Falandas moved out of range nicely.
Jam throws a lazy uppercut
and Falandas counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jam breaks from the clinch.
Falandas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jam.
Falandas tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jam manages to circle out of the way.
Nice body kick there by Falandas.
Jam lands the left hand.
Jam misses with an uppercut.
Jam throws a body punch but Falandas moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Jam there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toe Jam dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Falandas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jam looks to throw the jab but Falandas is out of range.
Falandas throws a jab but it's blocked by Jam.
Jam throws a body punch but Falandas moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Jam. Those never looked like landing.
Falandas closes the distance and clinches.
Jam lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Falandas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jam backwards.
Falandas misses with a knee to the head.
Jam blocks an uppercut.
Jam has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Falandas manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Falandas isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jam stacks Falandas on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jam!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Falandas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jam wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jam wants to stand but Falandas is controlling his arm.
Falandas is trying to improve his position.
Jam tries to stand but Falandas is controlling his head.
Falandas tries to improve position but can't.
Falandas sneaks back into half guard.
Jam prevents Falandas from improving his position.
Jam wants to stand but Falandas has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Falandas tries to get to full guard but Jam has control of the leg.
Jam wants to stand but Falandas has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jam throws a hook but Falandas blocks it.
Falandas defending well as Jam loads up on a big left hand.
Jam looks to throw the jab but Falandas is out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Jam blocks the leg kick.
Falandas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jam.
Jam misses with a body shot.
Falandas is looking to counter the offense by Jam and move into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jam throws a lazy right hand but Falandas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jam misses with a looping right.
Jam throws a looping overhand right but Falandas ducks down to avoid it.
Falandas lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Falandas.
Falandas throws a jab when Jam was well out of range.
A nice side step and Jam releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Falandas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jam throws out the jab.
Jam dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Falandas clobbers Jam with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Falandas lands a front kick.
A swing and a miss from Jam.
Jam misses with a wild body shot.
Falandas takes one on the button.
Jam moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
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!
Falandas slips under a jab from Jam.
Falandas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jam stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Falandas.
Jam throws a big shot that misses.
Falandas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jam.
Jam looks to land a left hand but Falandas moved out of range nicely.
Jam misses with an uppercut.
Falandas misses with a looping right.
Falandas thows a body kick. Jam tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jam misses with a straight left.
Falandas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jam paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jam takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jam moves out of range as Falandas throws a body kick.
Jam throws a big shot that misses.
Falandas is looking to counter the offense by Jam and move into the clinch.
Jam looks to land a left hand but Falandas moved out of range nicely.
Jam's corner calls for a 1-2. Jam obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toe Jam showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Falandas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jam tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Falandas with the inside leg kick.
Jam misses with a hook.
Good leg kick by Falandas.
Jam misses with a body shot.
Falandas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jam.
A slow jab from Jam misses its intended target.
Falandas clinches up with Jam and pushes him back against the cage.
Jam lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Falandas or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falandas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jam lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Falandas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Falandas is trying to pull guard but Jam has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Jam.
Good body shot from Jam.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Jam on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Jam - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Falandas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jam lands with a left to the head.
Falandas lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Jam on the inside.
Jam throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Falandass head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jam.
Jam pushes Falandas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jam escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jam takes a swing at Falandas's ribcage but misses.
Jam lands with a right hand.
Jam throws a jab but it's blocked by Falandas.
Falandas tries to counter by clinching up but Jam breaks away and moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Jam scores with a four punch combination!
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!
Falandas staying out of range there.
Falandas closes the distance and pushes Jam back into the cage.
Jam scores with a shoulder strike.
Falandas is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Falandas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Toe Jam seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Falandas has a couple of punches blocked by Jam.
Mertis Falandas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Toe Jam is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falandas throws a head punch that misses.
Falandas pulls Jam into guard.
Falandas looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jam has picked Falandas up and slammed him! Falandas can't keep hold of the triangle and Jam manages to pass to side control!
Jam tries to stand but Falandas is controlling his head.
Falandas tries to improve position but can't.
Jam wants to stand but Falandas has his arm trapped.
Falandas is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jam wants to stand but Falandas is controlling his arm.
Falandas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jam wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jam wants to stand but Falandas has his arm trapped.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jam is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Falandas.
Jam throws out a loose jab but Falandas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falandas scores with a nice strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falandas connects with a nice looking jab.
Falandas slips under a jab.
Jam thuds his right hand into Falandas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Falandas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Toe Jam seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Falandas throws a leg kick but Jam moved away.
Falandas defending well as Jam loads up on a big left hand.
Jam throws a looping overhand right but Falandas ducks down to avoid it.
Falandas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jam.
Jam moves away from the strike by Falandas.
Jam looks to land a right hand but Falandas moved out of range.
Falandas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jam bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Falandas's head backwards.
Falandas has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Falandas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jam scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jam connects with a looping right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toe Jam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jam has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toe Jam!
Toe Jam very nearly forgot to thank Northern Zombie amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keywon Reeves (ranked 355 p4p, 422 weight class) and Yannick Sakala (ranked 49 p4p, 61 weight class). Reeves comes to the cage accompanied by Ace Hood - We Ball. Sakala comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Pole Pole kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Yannick Sakala has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Keywon Reeves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yannick Sakala!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakala clinches up against the cage.
Sakala has Reeves pressed against the cage.
Reeves has a couple of punches blocked by Sakala.
Reeves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reeves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reeves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sakala fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sakala.
Reeves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sakala's elbow.
Sakala misses with a punch on the inside.
Sakala prevents a body shot from Reeves.
A short uppercut from Reeves.
Reeves tries to work over Sakala's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sakala.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reeves blocking some punches.
Reeves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reeves scores with a shot to the side of Sakala's head.
Reeves being controlled against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sakala.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sakala blocks a body shot from Reeves.
Reeves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sakala has Reeves pushed against the cage.
Sakala blocks the elbow strike.
Reeves has a couple of punches blocked by Sakala.
Sakala blocking some punches.
Reeves wants to get back to striking at distance but Sakala won't allow it.
Reeves throws a punch but it's blocked by Sakala.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sakala.
Sakala lands with a short shot to the head.
Sakala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sakala lands with a left to the head.
Reeves slowing the pace effectively.
Sakala managing to block the knees to the body from Reeves.
Reeves working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sakala lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Sakala scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reeves misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sakala swings wildly with an uppercut but Reeves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reeves misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Reeves.
Reeves'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.
A short body shot lands from Reeves as the two fighters clinch.
Reeves struggles to land a body shot inside as Sakala controls his hands.
Sakala working aggressively here.
Sakala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reeves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sakala's elbow.
Sakala tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sakala lands with a light punch inside.
Sakala stalling in the clinch.
Reeves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sakala taking a breather.
Reeves tries to throw a body punch but Sakala avoids it by throwing Reeves back against the cage.
Sakala misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakala working aggressively here.
A knee to the head by Sakala.
Sakala misses with a punch on the inside.
Reeves lands a shoulder strike.
Reeves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sakala has Reeves pressed against the cage.
Sakala lands with a left to the head.
Reeves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sakala's elbow.
Sakala has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Reeves seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sakala can turn it around.
Reeves works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reeves lands a shoulder strike.
Reeves digs a right hand into Sakala's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sakala's gas tank.
Sakala looks winded!
Sakala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reeves lands a shot to the body.
Sakala is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Reeves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reeves softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reeves lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reeves lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sakala blocks an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reeves lands a body shot in the clinch.
Reeves misses with a punch to the body.
Sakala throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Reeves on the inside.
Sakala misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reeves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reeves lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sakala.
Sakala prevents a body shot from Reeves.
Reeves lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reeves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Reeves tries to work over Sakala's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sakala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sakala blocks a body shot from Reeves.
Reeves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reeves stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Reeves tries to throw a body punch but Sakala avoids it by throwing Reeves back against the cage.
Reeves lands a hook that snaps the head of Sakala backwards.
Reeves cracks Sakala with a nice body shot.
Reeves misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keywon Reeves dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Reeves thuds a left hand into Sakala's body.
Reeves misses the shot to the body.
Sakala misses the body punch
and Reeves counters with a body kick.
Reeves lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sakala misses with a right hand
and Reeves counters with a body kick that stops Sakala in his tracks momentarily.
Reeves circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Sakala to the canvas! Sakala doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Reeves keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keywon Reeves!
A victorious Keywon Reeves thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Riku Momomoto (ranked 466 p4p, 718 weight class) and Daniel Belyaev (ranked 12 p4p, 20 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Riku Momomoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Belyaev!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Momomoto slaps away a takedown attempt from Belyaev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Momomoto is looking to counter punch.
Belyaev darts in looking for a takedown but Momomoto gets double underhooks and turns Belyaev into the cage.
Belyaev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Momomoto.
Belyaev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Belyaev fails with a takedown attempt.
Riku Momomoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Belyaev.
Belyaev shoots in looking for a takedown. Momomoto tries to sprawl out of it but Belyaev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Momomoto manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Momomoto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Momomoto lands a right hook to the body.
Momomoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Belyaev is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Momomoto loads up on a big right hand but Belyaev slips the punch.
Momomoto stalks Belyaev and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Belyaev's face. Belyaev staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Daniel Belyaev has been cut.
Belyaev shoots and misses
and Momomoto counters with a nice right hand that sends Belyaev toppling to the canvas! Belyaev scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Momomoto finish him?!
Belyaev is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belyaev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Belyaev is still on wobbly legs! Can Momomoto finish him?
Momomoto gets caught flat footed, as Belyaev shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belyaev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Momomoto is keeping the position for now.
Belyaev seems to have recovered his senses.
Belyaev being controlled here momentarily.
Momomoto looking for a sweep. Not yet Momomoto, not yet.
Momomoto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Momomoto on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Momomoto tries to get out of the position.
Belyaev wants to pass the guard but Momomoto is keeping the position.
Momomoto has control of Belyaev's left arm, preventing Belyaev from doing any damage.
Belyaev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Momomoto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Belyaev.
Belyaev throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Belyaev looking to pass the guard.
Belyaev sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Momomoto's guard.
Belyaev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Momomoto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Belyaev on the ground.
Belyaev throwing shots but Momomoto is blocking nicely.
Belyaev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Momomoto's head.
Belyaev working Momomoto over with strikes.
Belyaev works his way into full mount!
Belyaev punching from mount but Momomoto doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Belyaev landing shots from mount.
Belyaev looking to ground and pound but Momomoto is blocking nicely.
Belyaev with a couple of short strikes.
Belyaev with good strikes from the mount here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Momomoto avoids a series of strikes thrown by Belyaev.
Belyaev putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Momomoto takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Belyaev throws a wild left hand from mount and Momomoto manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Momomoto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Belyaev.
Belyaev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Momomoto is trying to get back to full guard.
Belyaev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Belyaev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Momomoto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Belyaev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Momomoto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Belyaev.
Belyaev trying to mount his opponent but Momomoto defends it.
Belyaev working over Momomoto with some ground and pound. Momomoto looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Momomoto regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Belyaev.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belyaev stands and throws Momomoto's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Belyaev cracks Momomoto with a big elbow.
Belyaev throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Momomoto works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Belyaev uses his free foot to push down on Momomoto's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Momomoto.
Momomoto wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Belyaev.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Belyaev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Belyaev's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Belyaev shoots in for a double leg but Momomoto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Momomoto appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Belyaev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It looked like Momomoto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Momomoto misses the target.
Belyaev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Riku Momomoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Belyaev.
Belyaev misses with a takedown attempt
and Belyaev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Belyaev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Momomoto.
Momomoto scores with a shot to the body.
We've been informed that Belyaev has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Belyaev shoots in for a takedown but Momomoto shows good takedown defense.
Belyaev tries for a takedown but Momomoto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Belyaev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Belyaev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Momomoto throws a hook to the side of Belyaev's head but Belyaev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belyaev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Momomoto as he jumps to the side.
Momomoto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Belyaev.
Momomoto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Momomoto swings for the body but Belyaev moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Momomoto scores with a jab. Belyaev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Daniel Belyaev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Momomoto looks to land a left hand but Belyaev moved out of range nicely.
Belyaev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Belyaev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Momomoto defends it nicely.
It looked like Momomoto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Belyaev drives through with a takedown into Momomoto's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Belyaev passes Momomoto's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Belyaev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Momomoto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Belyaev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Momomoto's head.
Belyaev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Momomoto defending well though.
Momomoto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Belyaev.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belyaev trying to pass the guard but Momomoto defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belyaev is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Momomoto trying to control from the bottom.
Belyaev is looking to advance position but Momomoto won't allow it.
Momomoto tries to roll over but Belyaev keeps him under control.
Belyaev tries to pass to full mount but Momomoto defends it.
Belyaev is thwarting Momomoto's attempts to control the position.
Momomoto has hold of Belyaev's hands but Belyaev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Belyaev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belyaev drops an elbow to the side of Momomoto's head.
Belyaev has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Belyaev misses with a head shot.
Belyaev dominating with strikes here.
Momomoto is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Belyaev thowing shots but they're missing.
Belyaev lands a couple of good shots and Momomoto has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Belyaev softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Belyaev lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belyaev throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Momomoto!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belyaev punches the canvas rather than the man.
Belyaev throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Momomoto covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Belyaev misses with punches from the back.
Belyaev scores with punches from the back.
Belyaev punches Momomoto on the ear.
Belyaev throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Belyaev struggling to land strikes to the head as Momomoto covers up.
Momomoto tries to break free.
Momomoto takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Belyaev lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Momomoto hold on?!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Belyaev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Daniel Belyaev's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Belyaev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Belyaev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Momomoto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Belyaev throws a strike but Momomoto rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Momomoto tries to stand but Belyaev is controlling from the bottom.
Belyaev looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Momomoto puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Belyaev tries to roll over but Momomoto keeps him under control.
Belyaev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Momomoto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Momomoto's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Even with his hooks in, Belyaev manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Belyaev lands punches and elbows.
Momomoto takes a big shot to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belyaev throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Belyaev misses with punches from the back.
Belyaev thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Belyaev struggling to land strikes to the head as Momomoto covers up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Momomoto has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Belyaev.
Belyaev throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Belyaev.
Belyaev scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Belyaev connects with a big shot to the side of Momomoto's head.
Belyaev lands shots from the back.
Belyaev looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Belyaev scores with punches and elbows.
Riku Momomoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belyaev missing with strikes.
Belyaev softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Belyaev is landing with strikes from the back.
Belyaev scores with punches to the body.
Momomoto is rocked!
Belyaev throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Momomoto has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Belyaev.
Belyaev is punishing Momomoto with some ground and pound.
Oh Momomoto is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Momomoto covers up after that shot from Belyaev.
Belyaev throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Momomoto!
Momomoto covering up well and avoiding damage.
Belyaev lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Momomoto.
Belyaev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Belyaev scores with strikes from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belyaev throwing sloppy strikes.
Momomoto seems to have got his legs back now.
Belyaev lands with a hammerfist to the side of Momomoto's head.
Even with his hooks in, Belyaev manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Momomoto is trapped and Belyaev is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Belyaev is punishing Momomoto with some ground and pound.
Belyaev has Momomoto flattened out and is raining down punches.
Belyaev has Momomoto flattened out and is raining down punches.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Belyaev. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Momomoto covering up well and avoiding damage.
Momomoto has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Belyaev.
Belyaev is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Momomoto up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belyaev throwing sloppy strikes.
Belyaev missing with strikes from the back.
Can Momomoto hold on?! Belyaev is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Belyaev lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Momomoto.
Momomoto covers up after that shot from Belyaev.
Belyaev misses with an elbow to the head.
Daniel Belyaev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Belyaev throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Belyaev scores with punches and elbows.
Momomoto takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Belyaev has the hooks in. Momomoto is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Momomoto is trying to remain composed but Belyaev is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Belyaev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Belyaev winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Belyaev!
A victorious Daniel Belyaev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kulma Rauta (ranked 280 p4p, 292 weight class) and Doric Dienekes (ranked 32 p4p, 37 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 14 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Kulma Rauta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Doric Dienekes!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rauta scores with a decent looking hook.
Rauta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dienekes with the counter takedown but Rauta avoids it easily.
Jab from Rauta.
Rauta throws a leg kick
and Dienekes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dienekes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dienekes wants to control but Rauta is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dienekes is pressing down on Rauta's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rauta is holding on for now.
Dienekes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rauta keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rauta wants to get back to full guard.
Dienekes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dienekes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rauta does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rauta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dienekes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dienekes is controlling the pace.
Rauta makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rauta.
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.
Dienekes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dienekes is looking to advance position but Rauta has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Dienekes sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dienekes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dienekes 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.
Rauta tries to free his leg and advance position but Dienekes is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dienekes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rauta stopping the sweep attempt from Dienekes.
Dienekes working a defensive guard but Rauta manages to pass into side control anyway.
Dienekes gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dienekes is trying to get back to full guard.
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.
Rauta takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dienekes wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dienekes moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dienekes 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.
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 Kulma Rauta will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rauta swings widly with a right hand
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Dienekes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rauta keeping moving, preventing Dienekes from controlling successfully.
Rauta wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rauta keeping moving, preventing Dienekes from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dienekes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rauta is keeping the position for now.
Dienekes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rauta scores with a shot to the body.
Dienekes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rauta.
Rauta misses with a looping left.
Dienekes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dienekes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rauta looks to land a left hand but Dienekes moved out of range nicely.
Dienekes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rauta misses with a hook. Dienekes ducked under it nicely.
Dienekes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dienekes staying out of range there.
Dienekes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rauta scoring well with a low kick there.
Rauta tries to land a body kick
and Dienekes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rauta won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dienekes connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rauta some visible discomfort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dienekes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dienekes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rauta is looking to reverse the position.
Dienekes lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rauta down.
Dienekes tries to move into full mount but can't pass Rauta's legs.
Rauta can't do much from the bottom here.
Dienekes sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rauta is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Rauta wants to get back to his feet but Dienekes drags him back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dienekes controlling the position from side mount.
Dienekes in side control, throwing shots but Rauta defends.
Dienekes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rauta is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rauta pushes Dienekes away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dienekes gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Rauta wants to control but Dienekes postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sloppy strikes there by Dienekes.
Dienekes trying to control the action but Rauta is working from the bottom.
Rauta is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Doric Dienekes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Rauta misses with an uppercut.
Dienekes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dienekes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A lazy body kick from Rauta
and Dienekes counters with a shoot takedown. Rauta fights it but they end up in guard.
Rauta looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rauta has momentary wrist control but Dienekes slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dienekes looking to sit in guard and control but Rauta gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rauta has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rauta slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dienekes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dienekes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rauta off and has taken his back!
Dienekes is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Doric Dienekes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rauta defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Dienekes's arms.
Dienekes struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rauta covering up well under a series of strikes from Dienekes.
Well, with Dienekes on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Rauta is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Rauta just trying to survive but Dienekes is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Rauta is covering up but some of the strikes from Dienekes are getting through and doing damage.
Rauta tries to escape but Dienekes has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Dienekes punches Rauta on the ear.
Dienekes is not going to allow Rauta to sit and survive in this position.
Dienekes is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Rauta tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dienekes lands strikes to the head.
Dienekes is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Dienekes controlling from the back.
Even with his hooks in, Dienekes manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Dienekes is looking to control Rauta but Rauta is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Dienekes lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Will Dienekes go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Dienekes scores with punches to the body.
Dienekes throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Dienekes has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Rauta has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Dienekes is trying to control but Rauta is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Dienekes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rauta regains half guard.
Dienekes trying to control the action but Rauta is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doric Dienekes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dienekes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doric Dienekes!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bronze Bomber Chai (ranked 211 p4p, 188 weight class) and Adan Puno (ranked 28 p4p, 25 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Bronze Bomber Chai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adan Puno!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chai throws an overhand right that lands on Puno's shoulder, as Puno tries to avoid the shot.
Puno ducks right into an uppercut from Chai.
It looks like Adan Puno has been cut.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Puno.
Chai tried to counter with a leg kick but Puno avoided it.
Chai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Puno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Puno walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai swings widly with a right hand
and Puno counters with an inside leg kick.
Chai throws a hook but Puno avoids it easily.
Puno tries a quick counter leg kick but Chai is wise to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai tries to bum rush Puno with a series of wild strikes but Puno uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Puno looks to throw the jab but Chai is out of range.
Chai is looking to counter punch.
Chai misses with a low kick.
Chai throws out a loose jab but Puno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai misses with a left hand
and Puno counters with an inside leg kick.
Chai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Puno rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Puno throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Chai to counter with a crisp jab.
That has opened up Adan Puno's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puno throws a half hearted mid kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Chai misses its target.
Puno misses with a kick to the body
and Chai counters with a body kick.
Puno moves out of range as Chai strikes.
Puno is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chai with a body shot.
Chai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Puno misses with a hook. Chai ducked under it nicely.
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!
Puno ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
Puno misses with a hook
and Chai counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Chai lands a slapping body shot.
Puno is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Chai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puno.
Puno let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chai lands a slapping body shot.
Chai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puno.
Puno follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Chai lands a left and a right that send Puno crashing to the mat, dazed. Chai thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chai lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puno misses with a body shot.
Puno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Puno on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Puno.
Puno only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Puno throws a lazy uppercut
letting Chai counter with a right hand.
The cut above Adan Puno's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Chai missing with a left hand there. Puno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puno moves away.
Chai throws a body punch but Puno moves out of range.
Puno thinks about the counter body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bronze Bomber Chai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adan Puno's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Puno rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chai counters with a right hand to the body.
Chai is stalking Puno. Puno circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Chai, and it's lights out! Puno really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bronze Bomber Chai!
Our winner, Bronze Bomber Chai, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tagnarach Kamara (ranked 36 p4p, 144 weight class) and Gustav Harakka (ranked 6 p4p, 20 weight class). Kamara comes to the cage accompanied by BLIND SPOTS. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 33 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tagnarach Kamara!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gustav Harakka!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamara ducks under a wild hook from Harakka.
Kamara tries to counter by clinching up but Harakka breaks away and moves out of range.
Harakka has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Harakka throws a lazy body kick
and Kamara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harakka will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kamara is looking to counter the offense by Harakka and move into the clinch.
Harakka tries a low kick but Kamara avoids it.
Harakka scores with a kick to the midsection.
Harakka throws the kick towards the body but Kamara avoids it.
Kamara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harakka.
We've been told by Kamara's head coaches at Convicted Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harakka misses with an uppercut.
Kamara is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Harakka misses with a looping left.
Kamara forces Harakka back against the cage and clinches.
Harakka wants to break free but Kamara has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamara keeps control of Harakka as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Harakka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kamara clinches up with Harakka and pushes him back against the cage.
Harakka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harakka throws a hook to the side of Kamara's head but Kamara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kamara tries to counter by clinching up but Harakka breaks away and moves out of range.
Harakka misses with a kick to the body.
Harakka misses with a wild body shot.
Kamara is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kamara checks a leg kick.
Kamara tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Harakka manages to circle out of the way.
Kamara avoids the body shot from Harakka.
An inside leg kick lands from Harakka.
Harakka shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kamara tries to clinch
and Harakka counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harakka looks to throw the jab but Kamara is out of range.
Kamara moves in looking to clinch but Harakka pushes him off.
Harakka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kamara has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kamara gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Harakka.
Harakka throws a jab but it's blocked by Kamara.
Harakka throws a wild body kick that Kamara sees coming a mile off.
Kamara tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Harakka manages to circle out of the way.
Kamara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harakka.
Kamara throwing a counter right hand but Harakka manages to avoid it.
Harakka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kamara momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harakka misses with an uppercut.
Harakka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Kamara wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harakka takes a swing at Kamara's ribcage but misses.
Kamara throwing a counter right hand but Harakka manages to avoid it.
Harakka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamara manages to avoid it.
Harakka looks to land a body kick but Kamara moved away.
Kamara seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Harakka throws a solid leg kick but Kamara takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Harakka.
Jab, jab by Harakka - just one landing.
Kamara takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Harakka scoring well with a low kick there.
Harakka attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kamara is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Harakka.
Harakka connects with a right hand. Kamara shakes it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harakka misses with an uppercut
and Kamara counters with a right hand to the body.
Gustav Harakka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamara blocks a low kick nicely.
Kamara tries to counter by clinching up but Harakka breaks away and moves out of range.
Kamara rushes Harakka and presses him up against the cage.
Kamara keeps control of Harakka as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Kamara.
Harakka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kamara wants to clinch.
Harakka throws a hook to the side of Kamara's head but Kamara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kamara is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Harakka.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harakka looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamara is just out of range.
Kamara checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gustav Harakka dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Harakka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kamara swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Harakka throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kamara.
Kamara seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kamara tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Harakka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Harakka scores with a hook to the body. Kamara takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Harakka. Kamara shrugs it off though.
A shot to the body from Harakka misses
and Kamara counters by moving into the clinch.
Harakka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kamara moves into range and clinches up with Harakka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harakka has had enough of the clinch but Kamara keeps him there for the moment.
Harakka breaks the clinch.
Harakka is looking to score with low kicks.
Kamara wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Harakka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harakka misses with a left hand
and Kamara counters with a straight right hand.
Harakka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamara was well out of range. Poor timing from Harakka.
Kamara takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kamara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamara thinks about countering with a head kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Harakka.
Harakka attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kamara throwing a counter right hand but Harakka manages to avoid it.
Kamara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harakka.
Kamara wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kamara doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Harakka throws a push kick but Kamara slaps the foot to one side.
A counter left hand to the body from Kamara misses its target.
Harakka looks to land a right hand but Kamara moved out of range.
Kamara tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Harakka manages to circle out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamara defending well as Harakka loads up on a big left hand.
A lazy body kick from Harakka
and Kamara counters by moving into the clinch.
Harakka tries to circle away but Kamara has him pinned against the cage.
Harakka is trying to push Kamara away but Kamara has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Harakka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Harakka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kamara obliges.
Kamara softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Harakka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Harakka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kamara trying to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harakka has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Harakka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harakka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Harakka misses with a jab to the body
and Kamara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamara keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kamara doesn't manage to clinch there - Harakka circles away.
A jab from Harakka misses.
Kamara takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Harakka misses with a low kick.
Harakka fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Harakka misses with a left hand
and Kamara counters with a straight right hand.
Harakka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kamara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harakka.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harakka thuds a left hand into Kamara's body.
Harakka does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Harakka looks to land a left hand but Kamara moved out of range nicely.
Harakka misses with a body kick.
Kamara wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Harakka loads up on a big right hand but Kamara slips the punch.
Kamara wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Harakka misses with a straight left.
Kamara is looking to counter the offense by Harakka and move into the clinch.
Harakka throws a sloppy body shot
and Kamara counters by clinching up.
Kamara keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Harakka's efforts to push away.
A short uppercut from Kamara.
Kamara lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harakka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harakka throws a lazy uppercut
and Kamara counters with a body kick that stops Harakka in his tracks momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gustav Harakka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Kamara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A low kick from Harakka is predictable there
and Kamara counters by clinching up.
Harakka wants to get back to striking at distance but Kamara won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Kamara fails to land.
A frustrated look appears on Harakka's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Harakka wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kamara lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kamara trying to land knees to the body.
Harakka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Harakka tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Harakka misses with a low kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Harakka in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Harakka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kamara tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Harakka manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harakka misses with a straight left.
Harakka throws a lazy body kick
and Kamara counters with a nice body kick.
Harakka misses with a low kick as Kamara jumps back.
Harakka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harakka swats away the attempt to clinch by Kamara.
Kamara drives through and clinches with Harakka against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Harakka's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short left from Kamara.
Harakka is trying to push Kamara away but Kamara has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tagnarach Kamara has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Harakka is trying to break free.
Kamara landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kamara lands with a right to the head.
Kamara unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kamara lands a right hand that snaps the head of Harakka backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Kamara.
Kamara pushes Harakka back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Harakka is trying to force a seperation but Kamara has the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harakka takes a shot to the head.
Kamara lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamara lands a hook that snaps the head of Harakka backwards.
Kamara stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kamara lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Harakka takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kamara lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Harakka managing to block the knees to the body from Kamara.
Kamara lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Kamara.
Kamara misses with a knee to the head.
Kamara makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Kamara.
Kamara gets through Harakka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kamara lands a good knee to the midsection. Harakka won't want to take too many of those.
Kamara landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kamara gets through Harakka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Kamara as the two fighters clinch.
Kamara working Harakka over with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Kamara.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamara lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kamara.
Kamara utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kamara lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kamara.
Harakka takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Kamara.
Kamara lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Kamara.
Kamara misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Harakka.
A nice left hand lands by Kamara.
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!
Kamara scores with a shoulder strike.
Harakka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kamara has him pressed against the cage.
Kamara missing with knees to the body.
Harakka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Harakka tries to break free but Kamara pushes him back against the cage.
Kamara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harakka's elbow.
Kamara putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Harakka in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kamara scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamara lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kamara lands a right hand.
Kamara lands an uppercut.
Kamara scores with a nice hook to the head.
Harakka is rocked!
Harakka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Harakka is still on wobbly legs! Can Kamara finish him?
Kamara misses with a punch to the body.
Harakka seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice body punch from Kamara - that landed with a thud.
Kamara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harakka can do to turn this around?
Kamara lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Harakka.
Kamara lands a hook that snaps the head of Harakka backwards.
Kamara scores with a shot to the side of Harakka's head.
A short uppercut from Kamara.
Kamara scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kamara unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Harakka! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Kamara is unloading with more strikes now! Harakka drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tagnarach Kamara!
Tagnarach Kamara retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Tagnarach Kamara thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
55% |
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