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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kesse Nesse (ranked 25023 p4p, 24310 weight class) and Zack Jackson (ranked 520 p4p, 568 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kesse Nesse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zack Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nesse changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nesse fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jackson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kesse Nesse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nesse drives through with a takedown into Jackson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Nesse postures up.
Nesse slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nesse tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nesse has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nesse is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jackson has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control but Nesse postures up.
Nesse working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jackson tries to buck Nesse off but Nesse is having none of it.
Jackson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nesse off and has taken his back!
Jackson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Nesse has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Jackson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nesse turns into Jackson and is now in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nesse in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nesse thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nesse drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jackson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nesse has Jackson in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nesse throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jackson escapes and throws Nesse's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Jackson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nesse, who protects the arm well.
Jackson trying to control the position but Nesse is working away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Nesse!
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nesse is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nesse sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nesse punching from the bottom.
Nesse moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nesse avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nesse looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.
Jackson has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Nesse to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Jackson is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Nesse pulls down on the head and he's put Jackson to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kesse Nesse!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hassan Amir Asikainen (ranked 2470 p4p, 2808 weight class) and Tommaso Montanti (ranked 300 p4p, 336 weight class). Tommaso Montanti 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hassan Amir Asikainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tommaso Montanti!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asikainen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Asikainen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Asikainen misses with an uppercut. Montanti saw that one coming.
Hassan Amir Asikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montanti moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Montanti! But no joy.
Jab from Asikainen.
Asikainen throws a poor cross that misses
letting Montanti counter with a right hand.
Asikainen throws a hook but Montanti blocks it.
Montanti takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Montanti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asikainen.
Montanti feints a counter leg kick.
Montanti takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Montanti slips a jab from Asikainen.
Asikainen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Montanti sprawls well initially but Asikainen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Montanti is looking to get back to is feet but Asikainen passes into side control.
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!
Asikainen working the body and head with strikes.
Asikainen tries to score with some ground and pound. Montanti controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asikainen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Asikainen trying to control the position but Montanti is working away.
The ground and pound from Asikainen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Montanti sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asikainen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Montanti trying to control here.
Montanti looking for submissions off his back.
Asikainen wants to pass the guard but Montanti is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Montanti works his way to full guard. Good work.
Montanti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Asikainen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Montanti has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Asikainen has managed to get both his arms back between Montanti's legs - danger averted.
Montanti working a defensive guard here.
Asikainen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Asikainen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Montanti can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Asikainen controls the pace.
Asikainen postures up.
Asikainen postures up in Montanti's guard and throws a big left but Montanti blocks it.
Montanti being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Montanti cracks Asikainen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asikainen ducks under a wild hook from Montanti.
Asikainen misses with a takedown attempt
and Montanti counters with a straight right hand.
Asikainen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Montanti to the ground. Asikainen is now in Montanti's guard.
Montanti scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Asikainen misses with a looping left.
Asikainen tries to bum rush Montanti with a series of wild strikes but Montanti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Montanti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Asikainen looks to land a right hand but Montanti moved out of range.
A big right from Asikainen misses.
The fighters circling - Montanti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've been informed that Montanti has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Montanti throws a hook to the side of Asikainen's head but Asikainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Montanti takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montanti ducks under a wild hook from Asikainen.
Asikainen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tommaso Montanti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Asikainen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Asikainen lands in his opponent's guard.
Montanti has his feet on Asikainen's thighs here. He's pushed Asikainen off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Asikainen screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tommaso Montanti!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Wilson (ranked 2320 p4p, 2025 weight class) and Xander Walls (ranked 110 p4p, 102 weight class). Wilson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I Stand Alone - Godsmack. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Lucas Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xander Walls!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson throws a poor cross that misses
and Walls counters with a right hand to the body.
Wilson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wilson, as that shot connected.
Walls takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilson. Walls does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice jab there from Wilson.
Walls fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wilson.
Decent striking displayed by Wilson there.
Wilson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wilson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wilson throws a shot from downtown. Walls moves away and avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walls tries a head kick but it misses.
Walls uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilson.
Wilson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wilson lands a jab to the head.
Walls with a jab.
Wilson looks to land a right hand but Walls moved out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Walls misses.
Wilson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Walls makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Walls misses with a combination
and Wilson counters with a nice body shot.
Walls dodges the punch combination from Wilson.
Wilson throws a jab but it's blocked by Walls.
Walls bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Walls connects with a solid leg kick.
Wilson throws a jab but it's blocked by Walls.
Walls throws a sloppy head kick and Wilson moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilson. Walls does a little dance to reset his feet.
Walls misses with a head kick.
Walls scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wilson misses with an uppercut
and Walls counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Wilson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Wilson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilson throws a body punch but Walls moves out of range.
Walls moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wilson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Walls.
An attempted straight right counter from Wilson misses the target.
Wilson swings for the body but Walls moves out of range.
Wilson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wilson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Walls throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Walls pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilson misses with a double jab.
Wilson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Wilson misses.
Wilson misses with the combination.
Good work by Walls as he checks the leg kick.
Walls dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson just misses with a punch to the body.
Walls delivers a nice body kick.
Wilson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Walls has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wilson with a hook.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Walls.
Wilson is breathing heavily.
Walls throws a looping overhand right but Wilson ducks down to avoid it.
A combination from Wilson does no damage.
Wilson throws a sloppy body shot
and Walls counters with a low kick, right behind Wilson 's knee.
Walls throws a front kick that sends Wilson stumbling back into the cage.
Walls swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Walls bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Walls swings for the body but Wilson moves out of range.
Wilson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Walls throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walls defending well as Wilson loads up on a big left hand.
Walls uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walls lands with a nice body kick.
Walls cracks Wilson with a right hand to the side of the head.
 It looks like Lucas Wilson has been cut.
Wilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilson misses the target.
Wilson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Walls.
Walls looks for the body kick but Wilson saw that one coming.
Walls just misses with a punch to the body.
Walls tries to score with a low kick but Wilson moves his leg out of the way.
Wilson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Walls was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Wilson misses with a wild body shot.
Walls counters with a body kick.
Wilson misses with a hook
and Walls counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walls misses with a series of wild punches.
Wilson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Xander Walls will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lucas Wilson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A combination from Wilson does no damage.
Wilson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Walls scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wilson throws an overhand right that lands on Walls's shoulder, as Walls tries to avoid the shot.
Xander Walls seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wilson throws a lazy uppercut
and Walls counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilson. Walls does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wilson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Walls.
Wilson walks into a jab.
Walls lands a glancing blow to the side of Wilson's head.
Wilson scores with a leg kick.
Walls takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wilson lunges at Walls with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Walls's hand.
Walls slips a straight right by Wilson.
Wilson throws a shot from downtown. Walls moves away and avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick from Walls lands but Wilson takes it in his stride.
Walls steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilson.
Walls pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Walls has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walls fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wilson.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Walls.
Wilson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Walls takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wilson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Walls.
Lucas Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson moves out of range as Walls strikes.
Walls displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wilson throws out the jab.
Wilson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Walls. Walls obviously looking to wear him down.
Wilson scores with a body shot.
Wilson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Walls counters with a nice body kick.
Wilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Walls throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wilson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Walls.
Wilson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walls was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilson.
Walls tries a quick counter leg kick but Wilson is wise to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson throws a jab but it's blocked by Walls.
Wilson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lucas Wilson's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilson tries to move into range but Walls moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Walls uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilson.
Wilson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wilson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Walls.
A shot to the body from Wilson misses
and Walls makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Wilson really felt that one!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Walls throws a jab but it's blocked by Wilson.
Wilson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wilson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Walls thumps Wilson with a low kick.
Walls throws a head kick but Wilson moves out of range.
Walls slips under a jab from Wilson.
Walls misses the shot to the body.
Wilson throws a body shot but no joy.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Wilson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson throws a looping overhand right but Walls ducks down to avoid it.
Walls throws a nice head kick!
Lucas Wilson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wilson misses with a right hand
and Walls counters with a series of strikes. Wilson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Walls pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Walls throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A low kick from Walls is predictable there
and Wilson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wilson looks to land a body kick but Walls moved away.
Wilson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wilson avoids the head kick by Walls.
Wilson throws a leg kick
and Walls counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jeez, Lucas Wilson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Wilson scores with a nice strike.
Wilson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walls throws a jab when Wilson was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walls ducks right into an uppercut from Wilson.
Wilson misses with a wild combination.
Wilson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wilson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Walls tries to move into range but Wilson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wilson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walls was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilson.
Wilson loads up on a big right hand but Walls slips the punch.
Wilson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Walls makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Walls lands a nice looking body kick.
Wilson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Walls throws a head kick that half lands.
Wilson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Walls.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walls lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lucas Wilson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Xander Walls!
A very excited looking Xander Walls made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Lucas Wilson had this to say: 'I hate losing man, but it will just fuel my return, trust me on this - your regularly scheduled ass kicking will return.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mate Magyar (ranked 1207 p4p, 2596 weight class) and Arctium Zofewa (ranked 113 p4p, 213 weight class). Arctium Zofewa acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Mate Magyar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arctium Zofewa!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magyar scores with a nice right hand.
Magyar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Magyar dives in and scores a takedown into Zofewa's guard.
Zofewa pushes a forearm under Magyar's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Magyar is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arctium Zofewa!
During a confident post fight interview, Arctium Zofewa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Ballin (ranked 1714 p4p, 2194 weight class) and Esa Koskinen (ranked 201 p4p, 252 weight class). Ballin's entrance music is Wanna Be A Baller - LilTroy. A fine choice. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Patrick Ballin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Esa Koskinen!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koskinen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Koskinen misses the shot to the body.
Ballin gets a clinch.
Koskinen wants to break free but Ballin has control.
Ballin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koskinen is trying to break free.
Ballin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ballin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Koskinen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ballin swings wildly with an uppercut but Koskinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ballin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Koskinen can't break the clinch.
Ballin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koskinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ballin controlling the action here for a moment.
Koskinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koskinen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ballin up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koskinen is trying to break the clinch but Ballin is controlling him.
Koskinen tries to circle away but Ballin has him pinned against the cage.
Koskinen breaks from the clinch.
Ballin misses with a body shot.
Koskinen misses with a hook.
Koskinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Koskinen throws a series of punches but Ballin moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Koskinen.
Ballin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Koskinen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Koskinen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ballin is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Koskinen connects with a body shot.
Ballin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A swing and a miss from Koskinen.
Koskinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ballin counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koskinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Ballin is just out of range.
Koskinen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koskinen lands a slapping body shot.
Ballin moves out of range as Koskinen strikes.
Ballin looks to land a combination. Koskinen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Koskinen misses with a double jab
and Ballin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Koskinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koskinen throws an off balance right hand
and Ballin counters with a nice uppercut.
Ballin swings widly with a right hand
and Koskinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Koskinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ballin manages to avoid it.
Koskinen throws the left hand but Ballin avoids the punch easily.
Koskinen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ballin's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koskinen missing with a left hand there. Ballin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koskinen moves out of range as Ballin strikes.
Koskinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Koskinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koskinen throws a lazy right hand but Ballin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koskinen slips a jab from Ballin.
Koskinen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Koskinen misses with a wild combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Koskinen, as that shot connected.
Koskinen misses the shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Koskinen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Koskinen.
Ballin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Koskinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Koskinen misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koskinen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ballin. Ballin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koskinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ballin.
Ballin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Koskinen scores with a nice head shot.
Ballin has managed to clinch.
Koskinen has had enough of the clinch but Ballin keeps him there for the moment.
Ballin misses with a punch to the body.
Koskinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ballin backwards.
Koskinen tries to stall but Ballin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Koskinen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ballin.
Koskinen blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Koskinen on the inside.
Ballin misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Esa Koskinen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ballin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ballin looks to score with a jab to the body but Koskinen is just out of range.
Ballin misses the body punch
letting Koskinen counter with a right hand.
Koskinen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ballin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice uppercut there from Koskinen.
Koskinen misses with an uppercut. Ballin saw that one coming.
Ballin throwing a counter right hand but Koskinen manages to avoid it.
Koskinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ballin lands a right hook to the body.
Koskinen misses the shot to the body.
Ballin throws a body shot but no joy.
Esa Koskinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koskinen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ballin has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ballin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Koskinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Koskinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ballin misses with a hook to the body
and Koskinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koskinen jabs Ballin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ballin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice defenses there by Koskinen.
Nice defenses there by Koskinen.
Koskinen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ballin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Koskinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ballin moves out of range as Koskinen strikes.
Ballin pushes Koskinen up against the cage in a clinch.
Ballin lands a nice shot to the body.
Koskinen prevents a body shot from Ballin.
Ballin swings wildly with an uppercut but Koskinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koskinen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Koskinen is trying to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koskinen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Esa Koskinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Koskinen connects with a jab.
Ballin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ballin's corner calls for a 1-2. Ballin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Koskinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ballin.
Koskinen misses with a straight right.
A big right from Ballin misses.
Koskinen dips to his left and cracks Ballin with an uppercut!
Ballin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koskinen.
Ballin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Koskinen connects with a single shot there.
Ballin misses with a body shot
and Ballin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice cross by Ballin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballin doesn't manage to clinch there - Koskinen circles away.
Ballin slips a jab from Koskinen.
A swing and a miss from Koskinen.
Ballin throws a shot from downtown. Koskinen moves away and avoids it.
Ballin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Koskinen throws out a counter right but Ballin avoids it with no problem.
Ballin throws a body shot but no joy.
Ballin is looking to clinch but Koskinen is avoiding it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nice body kick from Koskinen.
Koskinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Koskinen looks to land a right hand but Ballin moved out of range.
Koskinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ballin wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Koskinen throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koskinen scores with a shot to the body.
Ballin throws a body punch but Koskinen moves out of range.
Koskinen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ballin momentarily.
Ballin takes one to the chin there.
Ballin misses with a hook to the body
and Koskinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Koskinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ballin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ballin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koskinen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ballin on the side of the head.
Ballin slips under a jab from Koskinen.
Ballin missing with a left hand there. Koskinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koskinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Koskinen cracks a nice hook into Ballin's ribs.
Ballin throws a right and a left that Koskinen avoids nicely.
Koskinen loads up on a big right hand but Ballin slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Esa Koskinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ballin moves out of range of the strikes.
Koskinen misses with an uppercut.
Koskinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Koskinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Koskinen throws a nice head kick!
Ballin slips under a jab.
A low kick from Koskinen is predictable there
enabling Ballin to counter with a crisp jab.
Ballin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ballin misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koskinen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Koskinen is trying to break free.
Koskinen blocks a body shot from Ballin.
Ballin lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballin misses with a punch to the body.
Ballin misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Ballin fails to land.
Ballin misses with a punch to the body.
Ballin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ballin has Koskinen pressed against the cage.
Koskinen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ballin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ballin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Koskinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ballin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ballin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ballin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Koskinen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Koskinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballin closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Koskinen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ballin lands a hook that snaps the head of Koskinen backwards.
Koskinen blocking some punches.
Koskinen is trying to break the clinch but Ballin has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Ballin - that landed with a thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koskinen misses with the head strike.
Koskinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Ballin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koskinen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ballin tries a body shot but Koskinen blocks it.
Ballin lands with a left to the head.
Ballin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koskinen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballin swings wildly with an uppercut but Koskinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koskinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ballin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koskinen misses with a right hand
and Ballin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ballin lands a right hand.
Koskinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Ballin.
Ballin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Ballin.
Koskinen blocks a body shot from Ballin.
Ballin lands a right hand.
Come on Koskinen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Patrick Ballin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Koskinen trying to control the position but instead, Ballin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Koskinen into the cage.
Koskinen tries to break free but Ballin pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Koskinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Koskinen.
Ballin struggles to land a body shot inside as Koskinen controls his hands.
Ballin working aggressively here.
Ballin struggles to land a body shot inside as Koskinen controls his hands.
Ballin controlling the action here for a moment.
Koskinen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Koskinen lands the left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koskinen misses with a lunging right hand
and Ballin counters with a left to the body.
Ballin gets a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Patrick Ballin did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Koskinen, as that shot connected.
Ballin misses with a looping right.
Koskinen throws an off balance right hand
letting Ballin counter with a right hand.
Ballin misses with a jab to the body
and Koskinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Koskinen scores with a jab to the head.
Ballin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koskinen scores with a shot to the body.
A left lands for Koskinen.
Koskinen ducks under a wild hook from Ballin.
Koskinen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koskinen with a nice cross.
Ballin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koskinen circles away quickly and effectively.
Ballin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Koskinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ballin moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Ballin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koskinen swings for the body but Ballin moves out of range.
Koskinen avoids the body shot from Ballin.
Koskinen misses with a combination
and Ballin counters with a nice body shot.
Ballin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koskinen.
Ballin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Koskinen lands with an overhand left.
Koskinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice defenses there by Ballin.
Ballin misses with a left hand
and Koskinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ballin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ballin misses with a left hand
and Koskinen counters with a straight right hand.
Koskinen clobbers Ballin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koskinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ballin moves out of range as Koskinen strikes.
Ballin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koskinen.
Koskinen tests Ballin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ballin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Koskinen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ballin lands with a hook. Koskinen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Koskinen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Koskinen scores with a body shot.
Koskinen throws a hook to the side of Ballin's head but Ballin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Koskinen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koskinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Koskinen misses.
Koskinen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ballin closes the distance and clinches.
Ballin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ballin lands with a short shot to the head.
 Koskinen is rocked!
Ballin lands a nice uppercut.
Koskinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Ballin finish him?
Koskinen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nice body punch from Ballin.
Koskinen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ballin lands a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Ballin as the two fighters clinch.
A hook to the body from Ballin.
Ballin throws a big uppercut that drops Koskinen! More strikes from Ballin and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Koskinen lies dazed against the cage as Ballin celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Ballin!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Puenglong Sitsongrit (ranked 549 p4p, 2166 weight class) and Rammy Bunktuous (ranked 49 p4p, 151 weight class). Puenglong Sitsongrit had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Puenglong Sitsongrit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rammy Bunktuous!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit swings widly with a right hand
and Bunktuous cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Bunktuous lands a really nice looking cross but Sitsongrit seems unphased.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Bunktuous down.
Puenglong Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bunktuous connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good exchange - Bunktuous coming out on top.
A combination from Bunktuous does no damage.
Sitsongrit throws a right hand that misses
and Bunktuous makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bunktuous misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Bunktuous avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bunktuous sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bunktuous has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bunktuous checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bunktuous swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Bunktuous swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bunktuous misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunktuous takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bunktuous connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Bunktuous moves out of range.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bunktuous.
Bunktuous looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Bunktuous takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Bunktuous rushes Sitsongrit and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bunktuous.
Bunktuous blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bunktuous misses with a short punch on the inside.
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!
A nice left hand lands by Bunktuous.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bunktuous presses Sitsongrit against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Bunktuous digs a right hand underneath Sitsongrit's ribcage. Sitsongrit let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sitsongrit is trying to force a seperation but Bunktuous has the dominant position.
A short uppercut from Bunktuous.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Bunktuous.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Bunktuous misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
A short left from Bunktuous.
Sitsongrit is working Bunktuous over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit works on Bunktuous's body with a couple of short punches.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Bunktuous.
Bunktuous throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand into Bunktuous's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bunktuous's gas tank.
Bunktuous blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunktuous goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Bunktuous misses with a punch to the body.
Bunktuous throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the head.
Bunktuous softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Bunktuous.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bunktuous prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bunktuous fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bunktuous prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Bunktuous works on Sitsongrit's body with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit gets through Bunktuous's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bunktuous works on Sitsongrit's body with a couple of short punches.
Bunktuous misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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!
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bunktuous scores with a shot to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Bunktuous tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Bunktuous blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Bunktuous blocks it.
Bunktuous goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Bunktuous dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Bunktuous tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bunktuous pushes Sitsongrit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bunktuous working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bunktuous working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rammy Bunktuous will probably get the nod.
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.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Bunktuous checks it.
A nice side step and Bunktuous releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bunktuous looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sitsongrit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bunktuous lands a body shot.
Bunktuous cracks Sitsongrit with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bunktuous lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bunktuous manages to avoid it.
Bunktuous misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Bunktuous.
Bunktuous let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bunktuous waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
A big left from Bunktuous misses.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A left lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bunktuous lands a nice hook to Sitsongrit's body. Sitsongrit takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Bunktuous moves out of range.
Sitsongrit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bunktuous on the side of the head.
Bunktuous keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Bunktuous connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sitsongrit's hands.
Bunktuous uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bunktuous takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Bunktuous is out of range.
Bunktuous checks a leg kick nicely.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Bunktuous.
Sitsongrit digs a good body shot into Bunktuous's ribs.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut
and Bunktuous counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bunktuous moves away.
Bunktuous throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bunktuous comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sitsongrit there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bunktuous tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit throws a combination that misses
and Bunktuous counters with a straight right hand.
Bunktuous takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit with a jab.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bunktuous's hands.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bunktuous.
Bunktuous swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bunktuous throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bunktuous waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bunktuous counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bunktuous throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Bunktuous dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bunktuous throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sitsongrit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut
and Bunktuous counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit throws an off balance right hand
and Bunktuous counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bunktuous connects with the punch.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Bunktuous.
Sitsongrit throwing a counter right hand but Bunktuous manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Sitsongrit - just one landing.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bunktuous.
Sitsongrit swings widly with a right hand
and Bunktuous counters with a stiff right hand.
Bunktuous avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bunktuous lunges at Sitsongrit with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sitsongrit's hand.
Bunktuous misses with a body shot.
A left lands for Bunktuous.
Bunktuous on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bunktuous throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Bunktuous lands with a hook. Sitsongrit tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Bunktuous is out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Bunktuous moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bunktuous doesn't seem bothered though.
Sitsongrit sizes up Bunktuous with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rammy Bunktuous seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice uppercut there from Bunktuous.
Sitsongrit has closed the distance and engaged Bunktuous in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bunktuous.
A short uppercut from Bunktuous.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bunktuous has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bunktuous throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
Sitsongrit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sitsongrit swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bunktuous throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bunktuous is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Bunktuous showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Bunktuous was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rammy Bunktuous will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bunktuous scores with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit moves forwards but Bunktuous connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bunktuous throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Bunktuous pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sitsongrit back to the cage. Bunktuous follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sitsongrit tests Bunktuous's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sitsongrit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bunktuous.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bunktuous swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sitsongrit tests Bunktuous's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bunktuous cracks Sitsongrit with an open hand slap.
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!
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Bunktuous let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
Bunktuous lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sitsongrit at a distance.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch.
Bunktuous scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bunktuous misses the shot to the body.
Bunktuous comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bunktuous misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Bunktuous ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit misses the body punch
and Bunktuous counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bunktuous swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
Bunktuous lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Bunktuous lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bunktuous tries to clinch but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
Sitsongrit looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bunktuous uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Bunktuous stuns Sitsongrit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick
and Bunktuous counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Bunktuous sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Bunktuous fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Bunktuous avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bunktuous misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Bunktuous lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bunktuous swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bunktuous misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bunktuous.
Sitsongrit with a jab.
Bunktuous throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sitsongrit on the side of the head.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Bunktuous.
A slow jab from Bunktuous misses its intended target.
Bunktuous throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bunktuous uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunktuous throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Bunktuous tries to clinch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bunktuous. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy right hand. Bunktuous should have avoided that one.
Bunktuous moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bunktuous connects with a looping right hand.
Bunktuous wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bunktuous lands a right hook to the body.
Sitsongrit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bunktuous's head.
Bunktuous misses with a looping left.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bunktuous checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a right hand that misses
and Bunktuous counters with a nice uppercut.
Bunktuous throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
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!
Bunktuous takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bunktuous misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Bunktuous misses.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bunktuous tries to clinch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bunktuous connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sitsongrit's hands.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Bunktuous's shoulder, as Bunktuous tries to avoid the shot.
Bunktuous throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
Sitsongrit connects with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Bunktuous.
Bunktuous lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Bunktuous.
Bunktuous misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The crowd cheers as Bunktuous lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sitsongrit doesn't seem phased though.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Bunktuous moves out of range easily.
Bunktuous rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sitsongrit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rammy Bunktuous really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bunktuous throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sitsongrit throws a chopping leg kick but Bunktuous manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bunktuous. That did some damage!
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bunktuous is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sitsongrit with a body shot.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bunktuous.
A cross from Bunktuous lands.
Bunktuous checks a leg kick.
Bunktuous throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
Bunktuous fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Sitsongrit.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bunktuous to score with a decent uppercut.
Bunktuous misses with a straight right.
A shot to the liver by Bunktuous. Beautiful body shot.
Bunktuous steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sitsongrit. That one must have hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit motions for Bunktuous to come forward. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunktuous lands with a hook. Sitsongrit tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bunktuous scores with a hook.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sitsongrit - that will leave a mark!
Bunktuous swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Bunktuous takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bunktuous's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bunktuous manages to avoid it.
A jab from Bunktuous misses.
Bunktuous swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bunktuous throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit digs a good hook to Bunktuous's body.
Bunktuous scores with a hook to the body. Sitsongrit takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bunktuous keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bunktuous connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sitsongrit misses with a kick to the body.
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!
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Bunktuous.
Bunktuous lunges at Sitsongrit with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sitsongrit's hand.
Bunktuous lands an overhand right.
Sitsongrit throws a right hand that misses
and Bunktuous counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bunktuous scores with a jab to the head.
Sitsongrit catches Bunktuous with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice straight punches there by Bunktuous. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bunktuous.
Sitsongrit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bunktuous on the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Bunktuous off balance momentarily.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Bunktuous.
Sitsongrit takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
 Sitsongrit is rocked!
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and Bunktuous counters with a left to the body.
Oh Sitsongrit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Bunktuous throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bunktuous has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sitsongrit seems to have got his legs back now.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit needs to keep his hands up - Bunktuous had a free shot at his head there.
Bunktuous looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Bunktuous throws a poor cross that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bunktuous slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and Bunktuous makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bunktuous lands a jab to the head.
Bunktuous scores with a jab.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bunktuous.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Bunktuous tries to clinch up but Sitsongrit circles away and keeps his distance.
Bunktuous steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Bunktuous uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Danga de danga de dang - Bunktuous scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bunktuous swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bunktuous takes one to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch.
Bunktuous takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bunktuous moves away.
Bunktuous takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sitsongrit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bunktuous finds it's way round the side to connect with Sitsongrit's head.
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
Bunktuous lands a nice looking body shot.
Bunktuous tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Bunktuous.
Sitsongrit appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Bunktuous ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bunktuous throws a big shot that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rammy Bunktuous dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puenglong Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bunktuous slips under a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sitsongrit, as that shot connected.
Sitsongrit walks into a straight right hand from Bunktuous.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bunktuous throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bunktuous smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sitsongrit jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bunktuous keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a right hand that misses
and Bunktuous cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bunktuous 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.
Sitsongrit throws a wild body kick that Bunktuous sees coming a mile off.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Bunktuous ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunktuous scores with a nice right hand.
Bunktuous forces Sitsongrit back against the cage and clinches.
Bunktuous can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bunktuous tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bunktuous.
Bunktuous has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Bunktuous misses with a punch to the body.
Bunktuous struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Bunktuous tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bunktuous misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bunktuous misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bunktuous misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Bunktuous.
Sitsongrit pushes Bunktuous back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit.
Bunktuous misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunktuous pushes Sitsongrit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bunktuous misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Bunktuous.
Rammy Bunktuous seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bunktuous's elbow.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bunktuous blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Bunktuous stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A right hook to the body lands for Bunktuous.
Bunktuous tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bunktuous lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bunktuous's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunktuous tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch.
Bunktuous working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit is leaning against Bunktuous and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bunktuous lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bunktuous misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bunktuous tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bunktuous lands with a left to the head.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Bunktuous controls his hands.
Bunktuous tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bunktuous lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bunktuous lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bunktuous tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Good body shot from Bunktuous.
Bunktuous lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Bunktuous.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Bunktuous controls his hands.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Bunktuous.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Bunktuous.
Bunktuous stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Bunktuous's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bunktuous takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Bunktuous lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bunktuous.
Bunktuous tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rammy Bunktuous is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bunktuous blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rammy Bunktuous.
Well Bunktuous has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 45:50
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rammy Bunktuous!
Rammy Bunktuous is the new bantamweight champion!
Rammy Bunktuous spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kin Kon (ranked 974 p4p, 1809 weight class) and Rinya Nakamura (ranked 85 p4p, 135 weight class). Kin Kon 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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kin Kon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rinya Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kon slips a jab from Nakamura.
Kon seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nakamura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kon.
Kon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kon throws out a loose jab but Nakamura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kon misses with a series of wild punches.
Nakamura with the counter takedown but Kon avoids it easily.
Kon thuds his right hand into Nakamura's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nakamura tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nakamura moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura throws a jab when Kon was well out of range.
Kon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nakamura gets tackled into the cage by Kon. Kon maintains the clinch.
Kon lands a hook that snaps the head of Nakamura backwards.
Nakamura's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura misses with a straight left.
Kon rushes Nakamura and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nakamura wants to take the fight to the mat but Kon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nakamura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
 It looks like Rinya Nakamura has been cut.
Nakamura wants a takedown but no success here.
Kon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nakamura.
Kin Kon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rinya Nakamura.
Kon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kon.
A nice left hand lands by Kon.
Nakamura drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Still in the clinch, Kon scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakamura drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kon cracks Nakamura with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Nakamura looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Kon finish him?
Nakamura is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kon sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Nakamura's defenses. It connects perfectly with Nakamura's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kin Kon!
After the fight, Kin Kon was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Motum Vakana (ranked 1141 p4p, 1234 weight class) and Duane Souza (ranked 123 p4p, 132 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Motum Vakana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Duane Souza!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza tries for a takedown but Vakana circles away easily
and Vakana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Duane Souza has been cut.
Souza will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little feinted left hand from Vakana on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vakana fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Souza, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Vakana fails to land.
Vakana pushes off an throws an elbow but Souza leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A body shot lands from Vakana.
Vakana lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Souza backwards.
Souza lands a takedown into guard.
Vakana working a defensive guard but Souza passes into half guard.
Vakana keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Vakana is looking to improve his position.
Souza lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Souza is looking to advance position but Vakana won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vakana tries to roll over but Souza keeps him under control.
Souza seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vakana does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vakana tries to get to full guard but Souza has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Souza.
Vakana is looking to improve his position.
Vakana has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Souza is trying to control. Vakana wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Souza is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vakana is just riding it out for now. Souza eventually gives up the hold.
Souza 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vakana tries to roll over but Souza keeps him under control.
Souza wants to take a breather but Vakana is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vakana tries to get to full guard but Souza has control of the leg.
Souza landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Souza is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vakana has managed to free his arm - good work.
Souza seems to be working for a kimura but Vakana defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza prevents Vakana from improving his position.
Souza is trying to control. Vakana wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Souza maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Vakana could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Souza has cracked it and Vakana is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Souza!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Duane Souza!
Duane Souza seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Mfer (ranked 357 p4p, 1150 weight class) and Eino Haarju (ranked 45 p4p, 124 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Mickey Mfer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Eino Haarju's chin.
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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 12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mickey Mfer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eino Haarju!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mfer misses with a few strikes there.
Mfer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Haarju misses with a body shot.
Haarju throws a hook to the side of Mfer's head but Mfer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mfer ducks under a wild hook from Haarju.
Haarju looks to score with a jab to the body but Mfer is just out of range.
Mfer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haarju looks to score with a jab to the body but Mfer is just out of range.
Haarju throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mfer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mfer!
Haarju throws a hook but Mfer avoids it easily.
Haarju throws a hook but Mfer avoids it easily.
Haarju swings for the body but Mfer moves out of range.
Jab by Haarju.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haarju scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mfer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mfer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haarju throws out the jab.
Mfer throws a jab when Haarju was well out of range.
Haarju looks to throw the jab but Mfer is out of range.
Mfer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mfer looks to land a right hand but Haarju moved out of range.
It seemed like Haarju was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Haarju darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Haarju keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mfer throws a body punch but Haarju moves out of range.
Mfer throws a big shot that misses.
Haarju lunges at Mfer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mfer's hand.
Haarju scores with a hook.
Haarju throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mfer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Haarju moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Mickey Mfer has been cut.
Mfer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Haarju has time to react.
Mfer avoids the body shot from Haarju.
Haarju swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've been told by Mfer's head coaches at Räkälä that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mfer misses with a few strikes there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haarju throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mfer counters with a straight right hand.
Haarju connects with a right hand. Mfer shakes it off.
Mfer with a hook.
Haarju misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mfer lands a nice shot to the body.
Mfer moves out of range as Haarju strikes.
Haarju moves out of range as Mfer strikes.
Mfer throws a poor cross that misses
and Haarju connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mfer blocks a head kick by Haarju.
Mfer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haarju.
Mfer avoids the body shot from Haarju.
Mfer scores with a hook.
Haarju digs a good hook to Mfer's body.
Haarju misses with a straight left.
It looked like Mfer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mfer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mfer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Haarju.
The fighters circling - Mfer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haarju takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Haarju walks into a straight right hand from Mfer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mfer misses with a looping left.
Mfer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haarju.
Mfer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haarju was well out of range. Poor timing from Mfer.
Haarju throws a sloppy head kick and Mfer moves out of range easily.
It looked like Mfer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Haarju stuns Mfer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Haarju.
Mfer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haarju throws a nice looking combination but Mfer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mfer lands a glancing blow to the side of Haarju's head.
Mfer throws a lazy uppercut
and Haarju counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Haarju just misses with a punch to the body.
A quick step to the side and Mfer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haarju moves out of range as Mfer strikes.
Mfer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mfer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Haarju momentarily.
Haarju needs to keep his hands up - Mfer had a free shot at his head there.
Haarju scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mfer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haarju looks to land a left hand but Mfer moved out of range nicely.
Mfer throws a jab but it's blocked by Haarju.
Haarju throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mfer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Haarju fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mfer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Haarju swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mfer lands a head shot.
Haarju throws a lazy right hand but Mfer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haarju throws a jab but it's blocked by Mfer.
Eino Haarju seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mfer tries to bum rush Haarju with a series of wild strikes but Haarju uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mfer misses with an uppercut.
Mfer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haarju.
Haarju pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Haarju rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mfer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mfer blocks a jab.
Mfer swings widly with a right hand
letting Haarju counter with a right hand.
Mfer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mfer staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eino Haarju will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mickey Mfer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mfer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haarju.
Mfer misses with a double jab.
Mfer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haarju bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mfer's head backwards.
Haarju feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mfers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab from Haarju misses.
Haarju throws a hook but Mfer avoids it easily.
Mfer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Haarju connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mfer throws the left hand but Haarju avoids the punch easily.
Mfer has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Mfer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Mfer might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Haarju takes a jab right on the kisser.
Haarju just misses with a punch to the body.
Haarju throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Haarju misses with a straight right.
Haarju ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mfer misses with a looping left.
Mfer avoids the head kick by Haarju.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haarju uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mfer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mfer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mfer misses with an uppercut. Haarju saw that one coming.
Mfer throws a jab when Haarju was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haarju. Mfer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mfer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mfer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mfer misses with an uppercut.
Haarju lands with a right hand.
Mfer throws a hook but Haarju avoids it easily.
Mfer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Haarju looks to land a right hand but Mfer moved out of range.
Mfer 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.
Sloppy strikes from Mfer. Those never looked like landing.
Haarju blocks a jab.
Haarju now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Haarju swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Haarju. Those never looked like landing.
Haarju rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mfer counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haarju misses the shot to the body.
Mfer misses with a hook
and Haarju counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haarju misses the shot to the body.
Haarju lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mfer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Haarju. Haarju circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Donk. Haarju catches Mfer right on the button with a cross.
Haarju bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Haarju pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mfer moves out of range of the body kick.
Haarju scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mfer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haarju jabs at Mfer's body.
Haarju misses with a hook.
Haarju throws a lazy right hand but Mfer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Haarju bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Haarju slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haarju is looking to land body kicks.
Mfer slips under a jab from Haarju.
Good standup being displayed there by Haarju as he connects with a hook.
Haarju pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Mfer misses the target.
Haarju swinging wildly here.
Mfer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mfer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mfer misses with an uppercut. Haarju saw that one coming.
Haarju keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haarju connects with a right hand. Mfer shakes it off.
Haarju moves away from the strike by Mfer.
A punch combination from Mfer misses.
Eino Haarju seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Haarju cracks Mfer with an open hand slap.
Haarju swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haarju misses with a body shot
and Mfer counters with a nice uppercut.
Haarju throws a big shot that misses.
Mfer is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mfer misses with a right hand
and Haarju counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haarju looks to land a right hand but Mfer moved out of range.
Haarju lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mfer backs up against the cage.
Mfer throws a hook but Haarju blocks it.
Haarju looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Mfer misses the target.
Mfer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haarju manages to avoid it.
Haarju scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mfer fails to land with a series of punches.
Mfer misses with a hook.
Mfer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Haarju. That snapped Mfer's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mfer throws a jab when Haarju was well out of range.
Haarju lands a nice looking body shot.
Haarju misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eino Haarju showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mickey Mfer's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mfer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mfer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mfer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Haarju throws a body kick that misses.
Haarju walks into a stiff left hand from Mfer.
Haarju misses with a left hand
and Mfer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mfer staying out of range there.
A big right from Mfer misses.
Haarju throws a hook but Mfer avoids it easily.
Haarju lands with an uppercut that bounces Mfer off the cage and back into range.
Mfer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mfer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Haarju fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mfer on the side of the head.
Mfer looks to throw the jab but Haarju is out of range.
Haarju tries a head kick but it misses.
Haarju throws the left hand but Mfer avoids the punch easily.
Mfer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mfer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haarju.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mfer slips under a jab.
Haarju takes a swing at Mfer's ribcage but misses.
Mfer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haarju.
Haarju misses with a body shot.
Haarju lands with a good body shot.
Haarju scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the body from Haarju misses
and Mfer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mfer throws a lazy uppercut
and Haarju counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mfer cracks Haarju with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Haarju moves into range and connects with a jab.
Haarju has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mfer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haarju.
Mfer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Haarju keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mfer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Haarju is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haarju takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Haarju is still on wobbly legs! Can Mfer finish him?
Mfer misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haarju ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Haarju! But no joy.
Haarju misses with a looping left.
Haarju seems to have recovered his senses.
Mfer scores with a shot to the body.
Haarju slips under a jab.
Mfer lands with an uppercut that bounces Haarju off the cage and back into range.
Mfer throws a shot from downtown. Haarju moves away and avoids it.
Haarju swings widly with a right hand
and Mfer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Haarju misses with a shot to the body
and Mfer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mfer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haarju.
Haarju throws a hook to the side of Mfer's head but Mfer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch combination from Mfer misses.
Mfer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Haarju finds it's way round the side to connect with Mfer's head.
Haarju throws a jab when Mfer was well out of range.
Mfer is looking to counter punch.
Mfer throws a big shot that misses.
Mfer throws a jab but it's blocked by Haarju.
Haarju lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mfer throws a hook but Haarju blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mfer tries to move into range but Haarju moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mfer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Haarju scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Haarju throws a looping overhand right but Mfer ducks down to avoid it.
Mfer throws a hook but Haarju blocks it.
Mfer moves out of range of the body kick from Haarju.
Mfer misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haarju. Mfer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mfer scores with a body shot.
Haarju jabs Mfer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Haarju misses with a hook to the body
and Mfer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A left and a right from Haarju both land. Nice combination.
Haarju takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Mfer moves away from the strike by Haarju.
Mfer missing with a left hand there. Haarju was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mfer ducks under a wild hook from Haarju.
Haarju ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haarju cracks a nice hook into Mfer's ribs.
Haarju misses with a hook
letting Mfer counter with a right hand.
Mfer lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Haarju thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mfer misses with a looping left.
Mfer throws a big shot that misses.
Haarju uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mfer.
Haarju throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mfer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mfer throws an overhand right that lands on Haarju's shoulder, as Haarju tries to avoid the shot.
Mfer misses with an uppercut.
Haarju avoids the body shot from Mfer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haarju will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mfer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Mickey Mfer did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Mickey Mfer's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mfer lands a nice shot to the body.
Haarju showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mfer.
Haarju works over Mfer's head and body with a nice combination.
Mfer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haarju.
Haarju scores with a punch to the head.
Haarju moves out of range as Mfer strikes.
A swing and a miss from Haarju.
Haarju slips a straight right by Mfer.
Mfer cracks a nice hook into Haarju's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haarju throws a nice looking combination but Mfer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Haarju looks to land a combination but Mfer avoids it well.
Haarju lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haarju uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mfer.
Haarju on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mfer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Haarju misses.
Haarju throws a sloppy head kick
letting Mfer counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Haarju.
Mfer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Haarju has time to react.
Haarju on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mfer slips under a jab from Haarju.
Haarju misses with a wild body shot.
Haarju throws a head kick but Mfer moves out of range.
Mfer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Haarju is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The fighters circling - Haarju throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mfer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Haarju misses the shot to the body.
Mfer lands a jab-cross combination.
Haarju moves out of range of the strikes.
Mfer misses with a double jab
and Haarju counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Haarju loads up on a big right hand but Mfer slips the punch.
Mfer moves out of range of the strikes.
Mfer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mfer throws a poor cross that misses
and Haarju counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mfer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haarju throws out the jab.
Haarju closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mfer misses with a wild combination.
Haarju cracks Mfer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jab by Mfer.
Mfer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haarju sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Haarju lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Haarju throws an overhand right that lands on Mfer's shoulder, as Mfer tries to avoid the shot.
Haarju is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mfer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mfer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haarju.
Haarju slips under a jab.
Mfer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Haarju counters with a three punch combo that has Mfer backing up. Mfer nods at Haarju to acknowledge the strikes.
Haarju ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
Haarju misses with a hook. Mfer ducked under it nicely.
Haarju misses with a body punch
and Mfer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mfer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haarju fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mfer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mfer throws a right and a left that Haarju avoids nicely.
Mfer misses with an uppercut
letting Haarju counter with a right hand.
Mfer ducks under a wild hook from Haarju.
Haarju throws the left hand but Mfer avoids the punch easily.
Mfer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haarju misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mfer counters with a nice uppercut.
Haarju bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mfer's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mfer misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haarju throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mfer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mfer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Haarju throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Mfer to counter with a crisp jab.
Haarju with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mfer to score with a decent uppercut.
Mfer ducks under a wild hook from Haarju.
Haarju throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Mfer counter with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Haarju.
Mfer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mfer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haarju.
Mfer scores with a one two! Haarju had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mfer throws a body punch but Haarju moves out of range.
Haarju uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mfer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haarju bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Haarju misses with a hook. Mfer ducked under it nicely.
Mfer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Haarju slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Mickey Mfer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mickey Mfer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Haarju thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Mfer misses its intended target.
Haarju swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mfer counters with a straight right hand.
Mfer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haarju.
It looked like Mfer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Haarju.
Haarju lands with a hook. Mfer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mfer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haarju.
Haarju works Mfer's body with a nice hook.
Mfer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Haarju lands the left hand.
Mfer staying out of range there.
Haarju throws a sloppy head kick
and Mfer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Haarju shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mfer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haarju.
Haarju lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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!
Haarju closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Haarju takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mfer takes one to the side of the head.
Mfer ducks under a wild hook from Haarju.
A big left from Haarju misses.
Mfer cracks Haarju with an open hand slap.
Haarju throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mfer counters with a big right hand! Oh Haarju is in trouble here! Mfer follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mickey Mfer!
Mickey Mfer retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Mickey Mfer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wong Fei Hung (ranked 650 p4p, 1004 weight class) and Petros Petritis (ranked 90 p4p, 127 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wong Fei Hung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Petros Petritis!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petritis throws a hook to the side of Fei Hung's head but Fei Hung sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fei Hung seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Petritis throws an off balance right hand
and Fei Hung counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Petros Petritis has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Fei Hung.
Petritis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fei Hung counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petritis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Petritis throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Fei Hung to counter with a crisp jab.
Fei Hung throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petritis misses with a hook to the body
and Fei Hung counters with a nice body shot.
Fei Hung misses with a looping left.
Petritis throws the left hand but Fei Hung avoids the punch easily.
We've been told by Fei Hung's head coaches at Sydney Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fei Hung moves out of range as Petritis strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petritis walks into a jab.
That has opened up Petros Petritis's cut even more.
Petritis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fei Hung counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No joy there for Fei Hung, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Petritis throws a big shot that misses.
Fei Hung was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Petritis misses with an uppercut
and Fei Hung counters with a crisp right hand that drops Petritis! Fei Hung lets Petritis back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Petritis is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petritis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fei Hung counters with a big left hand that crumples Petritis! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wong Fei Hung!
A victorious Wong Fei Hung thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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