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MMAH 9 - Mferi vs Travis PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jaydon Hoffman (ranked 4646 p4p, 5108 weight class) and Brennan Sutchel (ranked 459 p4p, 474 weight class). Brennan Sutchel is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jaydon Hoffman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brennan Sutchel!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sutchel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hoffman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sutchel turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Hoffman explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Hoffman gets a double leg takedown into Sutchel's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Hoffman scoring with some ground and pound.
Hoffman preventing the sweep.
Hoffman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sutchel is keeping the position for now.
Sutchel wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hoffman is now in half guard.
Sutchel on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sutchel tries to roll over but Hoffman keeps him under control.
Hoffman decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman moves in looking to clinch but Sutchel pushes him off.
Sutchel tries a head kick but it misses.
Sutchel tries for a takedown but Hoffman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Sutchel as Hoffman shoots in.
Hoffman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sutchel shoots for a takedown but Hoffman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sutchel shoots in for a takedown but Hoffman shows good takedown defense.
Jaydon Hoffman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brennan Sutchel.
Sutchel shoots in looking for a takedown but Hoffman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sutchel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sutchel looks winded!
Hoffman tries to clinch but Sutchel moves out of range.
Sutchel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hoffman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sutchel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sutchel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sutchel shoots in looking for a takedown but Hoffman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sutchel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hoffman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sutchel to the mat! Sutchel manages to get full guard.
Hoffman distracts Sutchel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hoffman drops back looking for a leg! Sutchel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sutchel manages to kick Hoffman off! Hoffman jumps back into Sutchel's guard.
Hoffman drops back looking for a leg! Sutchel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sutchel manages to kick Hoffman off! Hoffman jumps back into Sutchel's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hoffman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sutchel is adopting a defensive guard.
Hoffman wants to stand but Sutchel is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hoffman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hoffman preventing the sweep.
Hoffman lands a couple of elbows.
Sutchel is looking to stand up but Hoffman isn't so interested in that idea.
Sutchel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hoffman is one step ahead there.
Sutchel wants to stand and escape but Hoffman is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaydon Hoffman dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Sutchel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sutchel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sutchel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sutchel shoots for a double leg takedown but Hoffman sprawls well. He's pushed Sutchel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jaydon Hoffman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brennan Sutchel.
No luck for Sutchel with that takedown attempt.
Sutchel slaps away a takedown attempt from Hoffman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoffman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hoffman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sutchel can do to turn this around?
Sutchel is breathing heavily.
Hoffman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sutchel counters by clinching up.
Sutchel gets underhooks to prevent Hoffman's takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hoffman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sutchel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hoffman.
Hoffman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jaydon Hoffman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hoffman connects with a nice short shot to Sutchel's temple.
Hoffman working Sutchel over with strikes.
 Sutchel is rocked!
Hoffman lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Sutchel! More strikes land and this one is all over! Hoffman jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaydon Hoffman!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Islam Makhachev (ranked 4950 p4p, 3655 weight class) and Jonathan Huang (ranked 467 p4p, 401 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Islam Makhachev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonathan Huang!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makhachev lands a head kick. Huang smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Makhachev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Huang. Huang circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Huang avoids the head kick by Makhachev.
Huang 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.
Huang closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Huang lands a decent elbow from side control.
Huang is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Makhachev looks calm but he's in trouble here. Huang gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Makhachev is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Huang lets go of the hold and Makhachev can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jonathan Huang!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Lopez (ranked 3952 p4p, 4082 weight class) and Kacper Kowalczyk (ranked 427 p4p, 442 weight class). Kacper Kowalczyk told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kacper Kowalczyk!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kowalczyk gets full guard.
Lopez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kowalczyk's guard.
Lopez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kowalczyk is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Lopez rolls with it to try and escape but Kowalczyk cranks on the arm and Lopez is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kacper Kowalczyk!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Doo Ho Choi (ranked 3342 p4p, 4853 weight class) and Rasul Rzayev (ranked 325 p4p, 413 weight class). Rasul Rzayev is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Doo Ho Choi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rasul Rzayev!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Choi.
Rzayev clinches up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Choi blocks an elbow strike from Rzayev.
Choi lands with a short shot to the head.
Choi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Choi prevents Rzayev from breaking the clinch.
Choi avoiding damage as Rzayev throws knees to the body.
Choi has Rzayev pressed against the cage.
Rzayev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rzayev letting Choi take a breather here.
Rzayev has hold of one of Choi's legs. Choi is fighting the takedown attempt but Rzayev gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Choi being controlled here, momentarily.
Rzayev's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rzayev trying to control but Choi is working from the bottom.
Rzayev decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rzayev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rzayev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rzayev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Choi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rzayev.
We've been told by Choi's head coaches at Pepper\'s Fitness & MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rzayev slips a jab and a cross from Choi.
Choi closes the distance and clinches.
Choi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Choi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rzayev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rzayev blocking some punches.
Choi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rzayev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Choi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Choi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Choi lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Choi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Choi.
A short body shot lands from Choi as the two fighters clinch.
Choi is working Rzayev over against the cage.
Choi looking for a takedown.
Rzayev missing with knees to the body.
Choi lands with a right to the head.
Rzayev tries to break the clinch but Choi is controlling the position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Choi.
Choi tries to throw a body punch but Rzayev avoids it by throwing Choi back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rzayev.
Rzayev takes a shot to the head.
Choi has hold of one of Rzayev's legs. Rzayev is fighting the takedown attempt but Choi gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Choi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rzayev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Choi has managed to get both his arms back between Rzayev's legs - danger averted.
Choi gets to his feet - Rzayev follows without any prompting.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rzayev is looking to clinch but Choi is avoiding it.
Rzayev dives in and scores a takedown into Choi's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rzayev looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rzayev trying to control the position from guard on top but Choi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rzayev sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Choi's guard.
Choi is trying to stand back up but Rzayev is controlling him
Choi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Choi tries to get out of the position.
Rzayev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Choi is just riding it out for now. Rzayev eventually gives up the hold.
Rzayev tries to stand but can't do so whilst Choi controls his leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Doo Ho Choi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Choi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rzayev has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Rzayev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Choi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rzayev trying to control the position but instead, Choi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rzayev into the cage.
Choi slows down the pace here.
Choi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rzayev can do to turn this around?
Choi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rzayev backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choi blocks an elbow strike.
Choi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Choi scores with a shoulder strike.
Rzayev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Choi wants a takedown but no success here.
Choi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rzayev gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rzayev misses with some punches.
Rzayev letting Choi take a breather here.
Choi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rzayev with a knee to the head.
 It looks like Doo Ho Choi has been cut.
Choi has a couple of punches blocked by Rzayev.
Doo Ho Choi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rzayev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Choi prevents it.
Rzayev tries to land knees in the clinch but Choi avoids the damage to the body.
Choi lands with a light punch inside.
Choi lands a hook that snaps the head of Rzayev backwards.
Choi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Choi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Choi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Choi scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Choi.
Choi working aggressively here.
Choi is trying to drag Rzayev to the mat but Rzayev just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doo Ho Choi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A hook to the body from Choi.
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!
Rzayev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rzayev is looking for a takedown.
Rzayev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Choi throws a head punch that misses.
Choi lands with a right to the head.
Choi tries to score a body lock takedown but Rzayev shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rzayev wants a takedown but no success here.
Choi lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Choi gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rzayev makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Choi lands with a nice body punch.
Choi shoots in but Rzayev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rzayev misses with a double jab.
Choi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rzayev looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Rzayev can't do much from the bottom here.
Choi decides to stand back up. Choi steps back and let's Rzayev get back to his feet.
Choi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rzayev counters with a three punch combo that has Choi backing up. Choi nods at Rzayev to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Choi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rzayev gets a takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rzayev in particular looking to stall.
Rzayev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Choi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Doo Ho Choi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Doo Ho Choi'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rzayev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Choi's waist but Choi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rzayev off to one side.
Choi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Choi throws a series of punches but Rzayev avoids them all with ease.
Rzayev misses with a two punch combination.
Choi shoots in for a double leg but Rzayev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rzayev keeps the fight on the outside.
Rzayev misses with an uppercut.
Choi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rzayev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rzayev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Choi shoots in looking for a takedown but Rzayev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Choi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rzayev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doo Ho Choi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rzayev gets a double leg takedown into Choi's guard.
Rzayev trying to control the position from guard on top but Choi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choi is looking to stand up but Rzayev isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rzayev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Choi keeping moving, preventing Rzayev from controlling successfully.
Rzayev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Choi's head.
Choi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rzayev on the ground.
Rzayev trying to control but Choi is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Choi drives through and clinches with Rzayev against the cage.
Choi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rasul Rzayev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Choi lands a right hand.
Rzayev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Choi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Choi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rzayev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Choi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Choi stalling the fight.
A short left from Choi.
Choi is working Rzayev over against the cage.
Rzayev tries a knee to the head but Choi blocks it.
Choi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Choi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Choi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Choi lands an uppercut.
Choi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rzayev backwards.
Rzayev tries to circle away but Choi has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Choi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Choi lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Choi.
Rzayev misses with some punches.
Choi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Choi.
Choi pushes Rzayev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rzayev trying to stall but Choi improves his position.
Choi is working Rzayev over against the cage.
Choi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rzayev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Choi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Choi as the two fighters clinch.
Choi digs a right hand underneath Rzayev's ribcage. Rzayev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Choi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rzayev backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Choi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Choi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Choi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rzayev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Choi prevents it.
Choi lands a right hand.
Doo Ho Choi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Choi lands with a right to the head.
Choi works on Rzayev's body with a couple of short punches.
Choi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rzayev misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doo Ho Choi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Choi, 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doo Ho Choi!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miko Wrevino (ranked 4123 p4p, 3642 weight class) and Peter Parkinson (ranked 448 p4p, 404 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Peter Parkinson enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miko Wrevino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Peter Parkinson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parkinson throws an overhand right that lands on Wrevino's shoulder, as Wrevino tries to avoid the shot.
Wrevino throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Parkinson's waist but Parkinson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wrevino off to one side.
Parkinson has closed the distance and engaged Wrevino in a clinch.
Parkinson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Parkinson.
Wrevino is looking to take this one to the mat.
Parkinson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wrevinos head.
Parkinson lands a body shot.
Parkinson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Parkinson lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Parkinson.
Wrevino is breathing heavily.
Parkinson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wrevino jumps guard but Parkinson stands there with Wrevino around his waist. Wrevino gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miko Wrevino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wrevino jumps guard.
Parkinson passes into half guard.
Parkinson controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Parkinson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Parkinson moves into full mount! Wrevino won't be happy about that!
Parkinson controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Parkinson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parkinson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Yet more stalling tactics from Parkinson.
Wrevino wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Wrevino tries to hold on but Parkinson pushes him away.
Parkinson controlling from the full mount.
More stalling from Parkinson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrevino is wriggling around trying to escape.
Parkinson controlling his opponent.
Wrevino looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wrevino working to try and regain half guard.
Parkinson content just to control the position here.
Wrevino wants to hold on but Parkinson pushes him away.
Wrevino tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parkinson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wrevino really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Parkinson controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Parkinson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Parkinson avoids the head kick by Wrevino.
Wrevino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wrevino has closed the distance and engaged Parkinson in a clinch.
Parkinson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wrevino has Parkinson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Parkinson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Parkinson - that landed with a thud.
Parkinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Parkinson scores with a shot to the side of Wrevino's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Parkinson.
Parkinson lands a body shot.
Parkinson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Parkinson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Parkinson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Parkinson.
Parkinson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wrevino backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Parkinson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Parkinson.
It looks like Miko Wrevino has been cut.
Parkinson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wrevino or not.
Parkinson lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parkinson lands a shoulder strike.
Peter Parkinson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Parkinson.
A short right from Parkinson.
Parkinson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Parkinson is working Wrevino over against the cage.
Parkinson scores with a hook to the body.
Parkinson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Parkinson 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.
Parkinson lands an uppercut.
Parkinson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wrevino backwards.
Parkinson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wrevino backwards.
 Wrevino is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parkinson dips a shoulder and cracks Wrevino with a mighty uppercut! Wrevino falls back against the cage and Parkinson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Wrevino is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Parkinson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Parkinson!
Peter Parkinson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Feeble Fightware for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Terenti Pushkin (ranked 2591 p4p, 3127 weight class) and William Cruz (ranked 257 p4p, 294 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terenti Pushkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, William Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cruz or perhaps it was just good defense by Pushkin, which made it look bad.
Cruz darts in trying to clinch
and Pushkin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cruz's guard.
Pushkin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pushkin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pushkin wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Cruz is looking to stand up but Pushkin isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pushkin trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Pushkin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Pushkin dives into side control.
Pushkin is trying to get an arm triangle but Cruz is defending well.
Cruz is trying to get back to his feet.
Pushkin tries for a kimura but Cruz is defending well.
Cruz tries to escape but Pushkin is in control.
Pushkin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pushkin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cruz, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pushkin creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Pushkin is trying to get an arm triangle but Cruz is defending well.
Cruz is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Pushkin has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pushkin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pushkin prevents Cruz from escaping the position.
Pushkin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cruz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cruz throws Pushkin to one side and escapes!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pushkin defends it nicely.
Pushkin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cruz sprawls and moves away.
Pushkin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cruz is trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pushkin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Terenti Pushkin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cruz darts in looking for a takedown but Pushkin gets double underhooks and turns Cruz into the cage.
Cruz tries to clinch up
and Pushkin counters with a single leg into guard. Cruz didn't expect that.
Pushkin trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Cruz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pushkin drops back looking for a leg! Cruz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cruz manages to kick Pushkin off! Pushkin jumps back into Cruz's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pushkin won't allow Cruz to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Pushkin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cruz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cruz tries to clinch there but Pushkin circles away.
Cruz fails with the takedown.
Pushkin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pushkin as he avoids it easily.
Pushkin attempts a counter takedown but Cruz avoids it well and moves away.
Terenti Pushkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Cruz.
Cruz tries to clinch there but Pushkin circles away.
Cruz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pushkin's waist but Pushkin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cruz off to one side.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nice sprawl there from Pushkin as Cruz shoots in.
Pushkin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pushkin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cruz.
Pushkin swats away the attempt to clinch by Cruz.
Pushkin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cruz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pushkin is in Cruz's guard.
Cruz wants to stand up but Pushkin is controlling him.
Pushkin trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Pushkin pushes down on Cruz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pushkin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cruz sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pushkin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pushkin prevents Cruz from standing back up.
Pushkin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pushkin wants to work for an arm triangle but Cruz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cruz is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pushkin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cruz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pushkin.
Cruz wants to get back to his feet.
Pushkin tries to pass to full mount but Cruz defends it.
Pushkin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Pushkin keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Terenti Pushkin dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Cruz closes the distance and clinches up with Pushkin, looking for a takedown. Cruz pushes Pushkin against the cage but Pushkin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pushkin feinted with a counter takedown.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cruz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pushkin tries to counter with a takedown but Cruz is quick to defend against it.
Pushkin stuffs the takedown attempt from Cruz. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet.
Terenti Pushkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Cruz.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pushkin as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pushkin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pushkin is looking to counter with head kicks.
Cruz has his takedown stuffed
and Pushkin counters with a takedown into side control.
Cruz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pushkin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cruz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pushkin cracks Cruz with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Pushkin trying to control the position but Cruz is working away.
Pushkin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cruz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cruz is trying to buck Pushkin off.
Pushkin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pushkin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cruz, who protects the arm well.
Cruz is trying to get back to his feet.
Pushkin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cruz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pushkin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cruz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cruz is pushing Pushkin's head away, looking to escape. Pushkin manages to hold on to the position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pushkin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pushkin prevents Cruz from escaping the position.
Pushkin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cruz, who protects the arm well.
Pushkin wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy.
Cruz wants to get back to his feet but Pushkin drags him back down.
Terenti Pushkin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pushkin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pushkin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cruz wants to get back to his feet but Pushkin drags him back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cruz is not content to let Pushkin control the position.
Cruz pushes Pushkin away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Pushkin gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz throws a head kick that misses
and Pushkin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cruz's guard.
Pushkin stops Cruz from standing up.
William Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Terenti Pushkin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cruz has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pushkin is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Cruz.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terenti Pushkin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pushkin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terenti Pushkin!
Terenti Pushkin decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Klein (ranked 2617 p4p, 2710 weight class) and Hisoka Murrow (ranked 259 p4p, 262 weight class). Melvin Klein has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Melvin Klein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hisoka Murrow!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klein lands a slapping body shot.
Klein showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murrow.
Klein dodges the punch combination from Murrow.
Klein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Klein. Murrow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murrow wants to counter with a clinch but Klein pushes him away.
Klein wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Klein throws out a powerful jab.
Klein slips a jab and a cross from Murrow.
Murrow blocks a jab.
As Klein backs off Murrow throws a huge counter combo but Klein manages to avoid it all.
Klein throws an overhand right that lands on Murrow's shoulder, as Murrow tries to avoid the shot.
Klein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murrow misses with a few strikes there.
Murrow defending well as Klein loads up on a big left hand.
Murrow closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klein lands with a straight right. Murrow didn't see that one coming.
Melvin Klein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murrow slips under a jab.
Murrow slips a straight right by Klein.
Murrow staying out of range there.
Klein swings for the body but Murrow moves out of range.
Murrow lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Murrow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Klein.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klein throws the left hand but Murrow avoids the punch easily.
Murrow moves out of range as Klein strikes.
Murrow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Klein.
Murrow unleashes a big counter combination but Klein bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Klein slips a jab and a cross from Murrow.
Klein misses the jab.
Murrow throws a nice looking combination but Klein bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Klein avoids a punch combination nicely.
Klein lands with a nice body punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Klein.
Murrow looks to land a combination but Klein avoids it well.
Murrow throws a right hand that Klein ducks under and follows up with a left that Klein also avoids with ease.
Klein lands a head shot.
Murrow is rocked!
Murrow looks to land a combination but Klein avoids it well.
Murrow is still on wobbly legs! Can Klein finish him?
Murrow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murrow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Klein moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Klein misses the target.
Murrow looks winded!
Murrow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murrow unleashes a big counter combination but Klein bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Murrow walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Murrow limp body while Klein jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Melvin Klein!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rory Curtis (ranked 1627 p4p, 1665 weight class) and Antoine Berg (ranked 172 p4p, 176 weight class). Curtis kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Prodigy - Omen. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rory Curtis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Antoine Berg!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curtis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Berg circles away.
Berg scores with a punch to the head.
Berg has closed the distance and engaged Curtis in a clinch.
Curtis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Berg to keep the fight standing.
Curtis tries to pull guard but Berg won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rory Curtis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Curtis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Berg walks away with a smile on his face. Curtis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Curtis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Curtis shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Berg is trying to defend but Curtis finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berg is trying to get back to full guard.
Curtis is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Berg gets back to half guard.
Curtis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Berg doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Curtis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Curtis wants to work for an arm triangle but Berg is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berg is refusing to be controlled, as Curtis sits in half guard.
Berg wants to get back to his feet.
Curtis passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Berg!
You get the feeling that Berg really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Berg is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Curtis has taken his back.
Curtis is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Berg won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Curtis off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rory Curtis!
Rory Curtis retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Rory Curtis, 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Mferi (ranked 1216 p4p, 2239 weight class) and Freaky Travis (ranked 41 p4p, 109 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Mferi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Freaky Travis!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Travis misses with a few strikes there.
Mferi avoids a kick to the body.
Mferi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Mike Mferi has been cut.
Travis's coach down at Freakshow Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Travis's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mferi misses the jab.
Mferi misses with a straight left.
Travis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mferi misses with a straight left.
Travis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mferi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Travis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Travis lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Travis slips a jab from Mferi.
Mferi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Travis.
Mferi throws an off balance right hand
and Travis counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Mferi.
A combination from Travis does no damage.
Mferi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Travis.
Travis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mferi.
Mferi seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mferi missing with a left hand there. Travis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Travis misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mferi throws a lazy right hand but Travis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mferi throws a jab but it's blocked by Travis.
Mferi moves out of range of the body kick from Travis.
Mferi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Travis's head backwards.
Travis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mferi misses with a wild combination.
Mferi avoids the head kick by Travis.
Mferi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Travis was well out of range. Poor timing from Mferi.
Travis avoids the body shot from Mferi.
Mferi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Travis.
Travis throws a body kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Mferi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Travis throws a right and a left that both miss.
A punch combination from Mferi misses.
Some wild striking there from Travis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mferi takes a swing at Travis's ribcage but misses.
Mferi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mferi scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Travis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Travis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mferi swings for the body but Travis moves out of range.
Travis feints a counter leg kick.
A combination from Travis does no damage.
As Travis tries to get set, Mferi tries to push him back and clinch up but Travis manages to avoid the attempt.
Travis throws a nice looking combination but Mferi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mferi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Travis.
Mferi throwing a counter right hand but Travis manages to avoid it.
Travis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mferi misses with a straight right.
Mferi lands with an uppercut that bounces Travis off the cage and back into range.
Travis ducks under a wild hook from Mferi.
Travis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mferi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mferi checks a low kick from Travis.
Mferi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Travis avoids the body shot from Mferi.
Travis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Travis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mferi.
Travis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mferi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mferi is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Travis's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Mferi throws a hook but Travis avoids it easily.
Travis throws a body kick that misses.
Mferi lands with a good body shot.
Mferi throws a hook but Travis avoids it easily.
Travis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mferi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Travis.
Mferi scores with a nice right hand.
Mferi scores with a sloppy right hand. Travis should have avoided that one.
Travis is rocked!
Mferi lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Travis head around and knocks him out cold! Mferi hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Mferi!
Mike Mferi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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