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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuujiro Hanma (ranked 24227 p4p, 2937 weight class) and Salvatore Coppola (ranked 575 p4p, 349 weight class). Coppola has chosen Duality as his entrance music. Salvatore Coppola 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuujiro Hanma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 39 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Salvatore Coppola!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurstr�m.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coppola shoots in but Hanma avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Coppola looks to move away, Hanma throws a big counter combo but Coppola just gets out of the way.
Hanma misses the shot to the body.
Hanma lands a right hook to the body.
Hanma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coppola tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hanma swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hanma appears to be looking for a big counter.
No luck for Hanma with that takedown attempt.
Hanma looks to score with a jab to the body but Coppola is just out of range.
Hanma takes a swing at Coppola's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma misses the shot to the body.
Hanma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick misses from Coppola.
Coppola misses with a takedown
and Hanma counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Coppola takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coppola throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Coppola.
Hanma scores with a one two! Coppola had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
 It looks like Salvatore Coppola has been cut.
Salvatore Coppola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coppola misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hanma with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hanma gets a double leg takedown into Coppola's guard.
Coppola keeping moving, preventing Hanma from controlling successfully.
Coppola is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Coppola escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hanma gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Coppola controls Hanma momentarily but Hanma frees himself.
Hanma's corner is telling him to maintain position.
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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coppola controls Hanma momentarily but Hanma frees himself.
Hanma is in close to Coppola's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hanma working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Coppola's head.
Coppola has control of Hanma's left arm, preventing Hanma from doing any damage.
Hanma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Coppola is keeping the position for now.
Hanma avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hanma trying to control but Coppola is working from the bottom.
Hanma chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanma controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hanma postures up and lands a big shot to Coppola's brow.
Hanma connects with a couple of short punches.
Coppola not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hanma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coppola swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanma is working hard here to advance position.
Coppola is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Hanma frees his head nicely. Oh but Coppola has switched to an armbar! Hanma is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Salvatore Coppola!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Salvatore Coppola waved his t-shirt featuring Shadow Realm Apparel's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alejandro Laguera (ranked 3414 p4p, 2493 weight class) and Agnieszka Ostrowski (ranked 224 p4p, 169 weight class). Ostrowski is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mystery Girl- Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Agnieszka Ostrowski has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Alejandro Laguera's chin.
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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 18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alejandro Laguera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Agnieszka Ostrowski!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnem�ki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laguera defending well as Ostrowski loads up on a big left hand.
A combination from Ostrowski does no damage.
Ostrowski lands with a straight right. Laguera didn't see that one coming.
Laguera closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ostrowski quickly recovers to half guard.
Laguera prevents Ostrowski from standing back up.
Laguera is controlling the pace.
Ostrowski wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laguera is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ostrowski is staying active underneath Laguera, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laguera is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ostrowski defends it well.
Laguera wants to control but Ostrowski is keeping him busy.
Laguera with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Laguera throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ostrowski tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Laguera is in Ostrowski's guard.
Laguera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ostrowski keeping moving, preventing Laguera from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laguera tries to free his leg and advance position but Ostrowski is retaining full guard.
Laguera is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Laguera won't allow Ostrowski to get back to his feet.
Ostrowski keeping moving, preventing Laguera from controlling successfully.
Ostrowski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Laguera is controlling him.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Laguera closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ostrowski quickly recovers to half guard.
Laguera is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ostrowski is just riding it out for now. Laguera eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Laguera is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski wants to stand back up but Laguera manages to pass into side control.
Ostrowski is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Laguera tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four 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.
Laguera is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ostrowski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ostrowski is trying to buck Laguera off.
Laguera is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ostrowski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ostrowski pushes Laguera away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Laguera gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Laguera 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.
Laguera scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Laguera working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Laguera tries for a kimura but Ostrowski is defending well.
Laguera is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Alejandro Laguera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laguera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ostrowski keeps working.
Ostrowski is trying to buck Laguera off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laguera swings around for an armbar but Ostrowski sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Laguera's guard.
Laguera is looking for a triangle but Ostrowski pushes his legs off easily.
Ostrowski is looking to stand up but Laguera won't let him.
Laguera trying to keep a closed guard but Ostrowski is proving a slippery customer.
Ostrowski wanted to stand there but Laguera had control of the position.
Laguera is looking for a triangle here but Ostrowski uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Laguera is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ostrowski off and has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski wants to get back to his feet.
Ostrowski is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Laguera is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ostrowski is defending well though. Laguera let's go of the attempt for now.
Laguera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ostrowski can do to turn this around?
Ostrowski defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Laguera's arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laguera tries to get the hooks in deep but Ostrowski pushed the leg off.
Laguera is riding his opponent, not letting Ostrowski buck him off.
Ostrowski defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Laguera's arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ostrowski is trying to stand back up.
Laguera is looking for the choke from the back position but Ostrowski is controlling his hands well.
Ostrowski is trying to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Laguera dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Laguera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ostrowski.
Laguera is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ostrowski's half guard.
Ostrowski wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laguera is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ostrowski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Laguera.
Laguera wants to control but Ostrowski is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laguera seems to be looking for submissions.
Ostrowski is trying to stand.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ostrowski missing with a left hand there. Laguera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ostrowski gets caught napping as Laguera dives in and scores a takedown. Ostrowski manages to retain guard.
Ostrowski wants to stand but Laguera is controlling the position.
Ostrowski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Laguera controls the pace.
Ostrowski is looking to stand up but Laguera isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laguera trying to control but Ostrowski is working from the bottom.
Laguera prevents Ostrowski from getting back to his feet.
Laguera looking to sit in guard and control but Ostrowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Laguera is adopting a defensive guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laguera has his foot on Ostrowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ostrowski works his way back into a safe position though.
Ostrowski wanted to stand there but Laguera had control of the position.
Laguera has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ostrowski wants to stand but Laguera is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ostrowski stalks Laguera and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Laguera's face. Laguera staggers backwards, shaken.
Laguera looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski is defending against the submission attempts here by Laguera.
Ostrowski pushes Laguera off looking to stand but Laguera dives back in and keeps control.
Laguera seems to be looking for submissions.
Ostrowski wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laguera is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ostrowski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Laguera.
Agnieszka Ostrowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laguera looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alejandro Laguera.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Laguera, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnem�ki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alejandro Laguera!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Average Tycoon Player (ranked 2378 p4p, 2231 weight class) and Changa Galowanga (ranked 278 p4p, 259 weight class). Changa Galowanga will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Excellent boxer
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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 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Average Tycoon Player!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Changa Galowanga!
The judges for this bout are Roosa J�rvil�inen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnem�ki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galowanga works the jab nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Tycoon Player misses the target.
Galowanga throws out a counter right but Tycoon Player avoids it with no problem.
Galowanga walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Changa Galowanga has been cut.
Tycoon Player takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tycoon Player moves out of range of the strikes.
Tycoon Player lands a big head kick that sends Galowanga tumbling to the mat! Tycoon Player takes a step backwards and waves Galowanga back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Galowanga is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tycoon Player misses with a double jab.
Galowanga is still on wobbly legs! Can Tycoon Player finish him?
Galowanga misses with an uppercut
and Tycoon Player scores with a counter punch that sends Galowanga to the canvas! Tycoon Player smells blood - he's punishing Galowanga with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Galowanga has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Average Tycoon Player!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Scottie Lamez (ranked 4396 p4p, 2303 weight class) and Thad Thayer (ranked 278 p4p, 158 weight class). Thad Thayer 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 23 - 0, fighting out of London, Scottie Lamez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thad Thayer!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnem�ki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thayer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thayer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thayer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lamez.
Lamez connects with a right hand. Thayer shakes it off.
Thayer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lamez.
A swing and a miss from Lamez.
Lamez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice takedown defense from Lamez. No joy for Thayer on that attempt.
Scottie Lamez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Lamez as he connects with a hook.
Lamez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Donk. Lamez catches Thayer right on the button with a cross.
Thayer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lamez avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thayer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lamez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lamez has one of Thayer's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
You can see the frustration on Lamez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lamez is holding Thayer down, trying to stall.
Lamez can't do much from the bottom here.
Lamez isn't going anywhere.
Thayer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lamez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lamez controls the position for a moment.
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.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thayer lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lamez down.
Thayer wants to control but Lamez is keeping him busy.
Lamez is trying to control Thayer's posture but Thayer avoids it.
Lamez keeping his opponent close.
Lamez is looking to regain half guard here but Thayer keeps moving and retains side control.
Thayer working away.
Check out the look on Thayer's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thayer working away.
Thayer scoring with punches and elbows.
Lamez is not content to let Thayer control the position.
Lamez is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
You can see the frustration on Lamez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thayer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lamez keeps working.
Lamez can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamez takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Thayer is looking to take a break and control but Lamez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lamez can't do much from the bottom here.
Thayer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lamez, who protects the arm well.
Lamez wants to control but Thayer postures up.
Lamez tries to bench press Thayer off him but Thayer keeps the position.
Thayer tries to stand but Lamez is controlling his head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thayer working away.
Thayer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lamez keeps working.
Lamez is trying to control Thayer's posture but Thayer avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thad Thayer will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lamez throws out a powerful jab.
Thayer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lamez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Decent striking displayed by Lamez there.
Lamez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thayer on the side of the head.
Thayer tries to move into range but Lamez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lamez scores with a punch to the head.
Lamez lands with a straight right. Thayer didn't see that one coming.
Lamez lunges at Thayer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thayer's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lamez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lamez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lamez throws a jab when Thayer was well out of range.
Lamez lands with a hook. Thayer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lamez.
Thayer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thayer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thayer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lamez.
Thayer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Thayer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lamez sprawls well. Lamez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thayer gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thayer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lamez to score with a decent uppercut.
Thayer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lamez.
Lamez throws out a powerful jab.
Lamez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thayer throws the kick towards the body but Lamez avoids it.
Thayer takes one to the chin there.
Thayer drives through with a takedown into Lamez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Thad Thayer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lamez keeping full guard, as Thayer tries to pass.
Lamez has control of Thayer's left arm, preventing Thayer from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thayer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lamez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lamez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thayer wants to control from the top but Lamez keeps moving.
Thayer passes Lamez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thayer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lamez is concentrating on defense, preventing Thayer from advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thayer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lamez keeping control of the position.
Lamez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Thayer tries to pass to full mount but Lamez defends it.
Lamez wants to control but Thayer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lamez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lamez lands the left hand.
Donk. Lamez catches Thayer right on the button with a cross.
Thayer tries to clinch but Lamez moves out of range.
Thayer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lamez.
Lamez stuffs the takedown.
Thayer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thad Thayer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lamez connects with a nice looking jab.
Lamez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thayer closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lamez's guard.
Lamez controlling Thayer's posture.
Lamez trying to keep a closed guard but Thayer is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scottie Lamez dominated that second round.
That's time! Lamez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
The fighters circle momentarily. Lamez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thayer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lamez misses with a hook.
Lamez dips to his left and cracks Thayer with an uppercut!
A jab from Lamez does it's job there.
Nice shot by Lamez.
Lamez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A jab from Lamez does it's job there.
Thayer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lamez clobbers Thayer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've been informed that Thayer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A slow jab from Lamez misses its intended target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thayer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thayer defending well as Lamez loads up on a big left hand.
Lamez throws a shot from downtown. Thayer moves away and avoids it.
Lamez misses with a looping left.
Thayer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lamez.
Jab by Lamez.
Scottie Lamez is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Lamez finds it's way through Thayer's defenses.
Lamez misses the jab.
Thayer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thayer walks into a straight right hand from Lamez.
Thayer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lamez scores with a jab. Thayer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thayer tries to clinch there but Lamez circles away.
Lamez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lamez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thayer walks into a left hand.
It looks like Lamez has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Lamez misses with a straight left.
Lamez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lamez lands a jab.
Lamez looks to throw the jab but Thayer is out of range.
Thayer wants to counter the offense by Lamez and move into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lamez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lamez missing with a left hand there. Thayer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lamez with a jab.
Lamez misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Lamez.
Lamez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thayer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Lamez as Thayer shoots in.
Lamez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lamez scores with a nice strike.
Lamez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lamez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thayer slips under a jab.
Lamez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thayer can do to turn this around?
Lamez missing with a left hand there. Thayer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thayer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lamez connects with a crisp jab.
Lamez misses with an uppercut.
Thayer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lamez throws out the jab.
Thayer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lamez.
Lamez looks to land a right hand but Thayer moved out of range.
Thayer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lamez sprawls well. Lamez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thayer gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thayer ducks under a wild hook from Lamez.
Lamez lands a nice shot that snaps Thayer's head back.
Lamez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thayer momentarily.
Thayer closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lamez can't do much from the bottom here.
Thayer trying to control the position but Lamez is working away.
Lamez is trying to improve his position.
Lamez regains half guard.
Lamez is staying active underneath Thayer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Thayer is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Lamez keeping control of the position.
Thayer trying to control from half guard but Lamez is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamez controlling the position for now.
Thayer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Thayer is pressing down on Lamez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lamez is holding on for now.
Lamez trying to hold on to Thayer's head to control him but Thayer postures up.
Lamez is holding on to half guard well.
Lamez trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scottie Lamez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lamez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Anni Minnem�ki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scottie Lamez!
Our winner, Scottie Lamez, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zé Jiurgite (ranked 1962 p4p, 2317 weight class) and Pan Thongrak (ranked 252 p4p, 285 weight class). Thongrak has chosen Muay Thai Traditional as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
222
6 - 8 - 0 |
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31
220
8 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zé Jiurgite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pan Thongrak!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnem�ki, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurstr�m.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thongrak cracks Jiurgite with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
 It looks like Zé Jiurgite has been cut.
Thongrak throws a leg kick but Jiurgite sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thongrak tried to score with a low kick but Jiurgite checks it.
Thongrak slips a jab from Jiurgite.
Thongrak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jiurgite.
Jiurgite smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jiurgite slips a jab from Thongrak.
Jiurgite throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Jiurgite.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiurgite takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jiurgite misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thongrak.
Jiurgite 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.
Thongrak drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thongrak is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiurgite lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zé Jiurgite!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Chunks (ranked 2561 p4p, 2767 weight class) and Elinho Mineiro (ranked 295 p4p, 321 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22 - 13 - 0 |
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240
19 - 21 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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 22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Chunks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Elinho Mineiro!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurstr�m.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chunks throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mineiro tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Chunks is in Mineiro's guard.
Chunks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mineiro working for submissions but it's allowed Chunks to get to half guard.
Chunks wants to free his trapped foot but Mineiro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mineiro trying to control but Chunks postures up.
Chunks is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chunks is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Chunks is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mineiro is just riding it out for now. Chunks eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mineiro is not content to let Chunks control the position.
Chunks is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mineiro sees it coming and defends easily.
Chunks is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chunks is looking to stall here but Mineiro recovers full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mineiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chunks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mineiro keeping moving, preventing Chunks from controlling successfully.
Chunks throws an elbow that misses. Mineiro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chunks's guard. Nice move by Mineiro!
Chunks working for submissions but it's allowed Mineiro to get to half guard.
Mineiro wants to take a breather but Chunks is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mineiro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chunks is just riding it out for now. Mineiro eventually gives up the hold.
Chunks is trying to get back to full guard.
Mineiro is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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.
Chunks is looking for a sweep. Mineiro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mineiro looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Chunks is trying to control but Mineiro manages to pass to mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mineiro is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Chunks is surviving well by controlling Mineiro's body position as best he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Elinho Mineiro will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Chunks with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mineiro to score with a decent uppercut.
Chunks throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mineiro tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Chunks is in Mineiro's guard.
Mineiro throws his legs up looking for a submission but Chunks uses it to pass to side control.
Chunks tries to score with some ground and pound. Mineiro controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Chunks goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mineiro has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Chunks but great work by Mineiro.
Chunks prevents Mineiro from improving position.
Chunks is looking to reverse the position.
Chunks is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mineiro off and has taken his back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mineiro looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Chunks doesn't have the hooks in and Mineiro manages to turn into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mineiro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chunks looking for subs off his back but Mineiro has passed one foot through into half guard.
Chunks with the active half guard here but Mineiro passes nicely into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mineiro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mineiro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Chunks tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Mineiro easily slips into full mount!
Chunks is just holding on here. Mineiro manages to take his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chunks rolls, trying to escape but Mineiro keeps control of the position.
Chunks just trying to survive but Mineiro is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Chunks is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chunks wants to control his opponent's hands but Mineiro gets his hands free.
Elinho Mineiro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chunks can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chunks defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Mineiro's arms.
Chunks trying to control the hands but Mineiro won't let him.
Mineiro is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Chunks is defending well though. Mineiro let's go of the attempt for now.
Chunks tries to roll but Mineiro sticks to his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mineiro is persistently looking for the submission but Chunks is defending it well.
Chunks has hold of Mineiro's leg, trying to break free but it's let Mineiro lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Chunks is turning an unusual color here� he's out! Mineiro throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Elinho Mineiro!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chrissy Moltisanti (ranked 2074 p4p, 3021 weight class) and Andre Koefti (ranked 170 p4p, 247 weight class). Koefti has chosen IZ - E Ala E as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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26
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33
152
14 - 16 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chrissy Moltisanti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andre Koefti!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa J�rvil�inen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moltisanti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Koefti.
Moltisanti shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Moltisanti showed some decent athleticism there.
Koefti wants to get back to his feet.
Moltisanti is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Moltisanti stops Koefti from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moltisanti is looking for a kimura here.
Moltisanti uses his free foot to push down on Koefti's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Koefti.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moltisanti is working for a guillotine from mount but Koefti frees his head quite easily.
Moltisanti has control of Koefti's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Koefti regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Moltisanti wants to control the pace but Koefti is squirming around nicely.
Moltisanti working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
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.
Moltisanti wants to finish this one by submission but Koefti is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Moltisanti.
Koefti's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Moltisanti is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Koefti can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Koefti is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moltisanti swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Koefti is now in Moltisanti's guard. A big mistake from Moltisanti there, giving up the dominant position!
Moltisanti working for a triangle but Koefti defends it easily.
Koefti really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Moltisanti. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moltisanti is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Moltisanti has a closed guard, preventing Koefti from standing up.
Moltisanti is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Koefti frees his head nicely. Oh but Moltisanti has switched to an armbar! Koefti is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Chrissy Moltisanti!
Chrissy Moltisanti decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Andre Koefti stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congratulations for the victory. I thank God for being able to face such a good opponent. I will improve and I will come back stronger 🔥'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gabriele Ghiotto (ranked 1419 p4p, 1838 weight class) and Pocket Rocket (ranked 117 p4p, 139 weight class). Gabriele Ghiotto could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pocket Rocket's chin.
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27
135
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31
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Excellent MT
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World class boxer
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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 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gabriele Ghiotto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pocket Rocket!
The judges for this bout are Roosa J�rvil�inen, Anni Minnem�ki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rocket instigates a clinch.
Ghiotto stalling the fight.
Rocket scores with a shot to the side of Ghiotto's head.
Ghiotto controlling the action here for a moment.
Ghiotto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rocket gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ghiotto regains guard.
Rocket is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rocket wants to control from the top but Ghiotto keeps moving.
Ghiotto keeping full guard, as Rocket tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghiotto is pulling down on Rocket's head to control his posture.
Rocket advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghiotto is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ghiotto is defending against the submission attempts here by Rocket.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ghiotto controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Rocket is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ghiotto has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ghiotto controlling the position well.
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.
Ghiotto trying to control from the bottom.
Ghiotto has his hands clasped together around Rocket's back. He's all about the action.
Ghiotto has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rocket seems to be working for a kimura but Ghiotto defends the submission attempt.
Rocket is trying to work for a kimura but Ghiotto is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocket is looking to pass Ghiotto's guard but actually Ghiotto recovers to full guard.
Rocket trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rocket trying to control but Ghiotto is working from the bottom.
Ghiotto keeping full guard, as Rocket tries to pass.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rocket connects with a jab.
Ghiotto lands with a hook. Rocket tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ghiotto throws a lazy right hand but Rocket sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rocket lands a head shot.
Rocket has managed to clinch.
Ghiotto throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghiotto prevents a body shot from Rocket.
Ghiotto misses with an elbow strike.
Rocket misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rocket swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rocket blocks an elbow strike from Ghiotto.
Ghiotto lands a nice shot to the body.
Rocket blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rocket struggles to land a body shot inside as Ghiotto controls his hands.
Rocket throws a head punch that misses.
Ghiotto is trying to stall.
Rocket misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rocket dodges an elbow strike from Ghiotto.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rocket doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rocket has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ghiotto seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rocket can turn it around.
Rocket takes a shot to the head.
Ghiotto is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rocket is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ghiotto to the mat. Ghiotto regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Rocket trying to control but Ghiotto is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pocket Rocket dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rocket misses with a lunging right hand
and Ghiotto counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ghiotto looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ghiotto won't allow Rocket to sweep him here.
Rocket not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ghiotto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No joy there for Rocket, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rocket connects with a crisp jab.
Ghiotto has a takedown stuffed.
Pocket Rocket seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ghiotto slips a jab from Rocket.
Ghiotto slips a jab and a cross from Rocket.
Ghiotto throws a looping overhand right but Rocket ducks down to avoid it.
Rocket doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghiotto misses with an uppercut.
Rocket takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ghiotto seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rocket misses with a wild combination.
Ghiotto lands a nice shot to the body.
Rocket changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ghiotto looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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!
Ghiotto tries to buck Rocket off but Rocket is having none of it.
Ghiotto gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Pocket Rocket has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rocket moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ghiotto has worked his arm free - good work by Ghiotto!
Rocket wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ghiotto, who protects the arm well.
Rocket blocks the strikes from Ghiotto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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Ghiotto struggling a bit here.
Rocket trying to control the action but Ghiotto is working from the bottom.
Rocket tries to advance to mount but Ghiotto denies him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rocket tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rocket has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rocket taking a break here but Ghiotto is having none of it and regains half guard.
Rocket is thwarting Ghiotto's attempts to control the position.
Rocket wants to work for an arm triangle but Ghiotto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rocket tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ghiotto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ghiotto is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pocket Rocket will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ghiotto throws an off balance right hand
enabling Rocket to counter with a crisp jab.
Rocket fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A left lands for Rocket.
Rocket fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ghiotto, pushing him back against the cage.
Ghiotto misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ghiotto.
Rocket managing to block the knees to the body from Ghiotto.
Ghiotto tries to land knees in the clinch but Rocket avoids the damage to the body.
Ghiotto tries to land knees in the clinch but Rocket avoids the damage to the body.
Ghiotto is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rocket gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rocket has hold of one of Ghiotto's legs. Ghiotto is fighting the takedown attempt but Rocket gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Rocket controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ghiotto has Rocket pulled in close to control his posture.
Rocket looking to sit in guard and control but Ghiotto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocket controls Ghiotto momentarily but Ghiotto frees himself.
Ghiotto content to stall in guard here.
Rocket is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ghiotto is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
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.
Rocket pulls Ghiotto in close to prevent any damage.
Ghiotto controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rocket working a defensive guard here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rocket is trying to hold Ghiotto in close to prevent damage but Ghiotto has managed to pass into half guard.
Ghiotto with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghiotto trying to pass the guard but Rocket defending well.
Ghiotto looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rocket misses with a series of wild punches.
Rocket takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ghiotto throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rocket on the side of the head.
Rocket avoids the body shot from Ghiotto.
Ghiotto swings for the body but Rocket moves out of range.
Ghiotto misses with a two punch combination.
Ghiotto lands a nice hook to Rocket's body. Rocket takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pocket Rocket is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghiotto misses with an uppercut.
Ghiotto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ghiotto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rocket was well out of range. Poor timing from Ghiotto.
Rocket drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ghiotto is trying to control Rocket's posture but Rocket avoids it.
Rocket slows the pace down.
Gabriele Ghiotto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ghiotto struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ghiotto is not content to let Rocket control the position.
You can see the frustration on Ghiotto's face as Rocket controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pocket Rocket.
I've got Rocket 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 Roosa J�rvil�inen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnem�ki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pocket Rocket!
Pocket Rocket decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Sullivan (ranked 1006 p4p, 2292 weight class) and Grand Admiral Thrawn (ranked 123 p4p, 283 weight class). Grand Admiral Thrawn acknowledges the crowd's support as he 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 27 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Sullivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Grand Admiral Thrawn!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnem�ki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thrawn throws a head kick but Sullivan moves out of range.
Sullivan feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sullivan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thrawn counters with a two punch combo.
Sullivan steps into range and cracks Thrawn with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Thrawn flops backwards and Sullivan dives into his guard looking to finish!
It looks like Grand Admiral Thrawn has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sullivan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thrawn is keeping the position for now.
Thrawn is looking to stand up but Sullivan isn't so interested in that idea.
Sullivan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Sullivan stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Thrawn lands a head kick!
Sullivan throws a shot from downtown. Thrawn moves away and avoids it.
Thrawn doesn't manage to clinch there - Sullivan circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thrawn instigates a clinch.
Thrawn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sullivan's defenses.
Thrawn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thrawn swings wildly with an uppercut but Sullivan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thrawn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sullivan working aggressively here.
Sullivan lands a hook that snaps the head of Thrawn backwards.
Sullivan lands a left hand.
Sullivan throws a head punch that misses.
Thrawn working aggressively here.
Sullivan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thrawn throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sullivan scores with a counter punch that sends Thrawn to the canvas! Sullivan smells blood - he's punishing Thrawn with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Thrawn has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Sullivan!
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