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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Demetrius Graham (ranked 3759 p4p, 4905 weight class) and Tom Drechsler (ranked 369 p4p, 426 weight class). Drechsler has chosen Back in Black as his entrance music. Demetrius Graham could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tom Drechsler's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Demetrius Graham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Drechsler!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graham misses with a double jab.
Drechsler throws a sloppy head kick and Graham moves out of range easily.
Graham closes the distance and clinches.
Graham lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
 It looks like Tom Drechsler has been cut.
A short body shot lands from Graham as the two fighters clinch.
Drechsler is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Drechsler has had enough of the clinch but Graham keeps him there for the moment.
Drechsler wants to break free but Graham has control.
Graham manages to break the clinch.
Graham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A slow jab from Graham misses its intended target.
Graham throws a right and a left that Drechsler avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Drechsler circles away quickly and effectively.
Graham rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Drechsler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Drechsler.
Drechsler shoots in for a double leg but Graham sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham throws a body punch but Drechsler moves out of range.
Drechsler with the counter takedown but Graham avoids it easily.
Graham misses with a wild combination.
Graham rushes Drechsler and presses him up against the cage.
Graham lands a nice elbow.
Drechsler fails to pull guard.
Demetrius Graham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Drechsler.
Graham comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Graham creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Drechsler's defenses.
Nice elbow from Graham.
That has opened up Tom Drechsler's cut even more.
Graham's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Drechsler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A quick step to the side and Graham tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Graham lands a big right hook! Drechsler looks hurt but is still standing! Graham lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Drechsler falls down and Graham dives in with a huge hammer fist! Drechsler's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Graham runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Demetrius Graham!
An out of breath Demetrius Graham thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Justa Fighta (ranked 3523 p4p, 3772 weight class) and Hector Molina (ranked 292 p4p, 302 weight class). Fighta comes to the cage accompanied by NO FEAR - Falling in Reverse. Hector Molina will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Justa Fighta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hector Molina!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnem�ki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fighta just misses with a punch to the body.
Hector Molina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fighta has managed to clinch.
Fighta lands a body shot.
Molina blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Molina drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fighta pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fighta takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Molina swinging wildly here.
Molina lunges at Fighta with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fighta's hand.
Fighta takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Molina clinches.
Fighta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fighta gets through Molina's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fighta tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Molina avoids it.
A short body shot lands from Fighta as the two fighters clinch.
Molina misses with a punch to the body.
Fighta stops a takedown attempt from Molina.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Molina throws an elbow but misses.
Molina misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fighta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Molina uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fighta has time to react.
Molina slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Molina getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Molina lands with a thumping leg kick.
Molina thuds his right hand into Fighta's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Molina has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Molina closes the distance and clinches up with Fighta, looking for a takedown. Molina pushes Fighta against the cage but Fighta circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Justa Fighta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Molina.
Molina misses with a right hand
and Fighta makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Fighta. Those never looked like landing.
Fighta shoots in for a takedown but Molina shows good takedown defense.
Molina with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fighta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Molina manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Molina.
Molina throws a right hand that Fighta ducks under and follows up with a left that Fighta also avoids with ease.
Fighta throws a big counter combination but Molina scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fighta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Molina rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fighta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fighta shoots for a takedown but Molina saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Molina moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molina lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fighta throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No luck for Fighta with that takedown attempt.
Molina shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fighta but Fighta pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fighta tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Molina defends well and Fighta ends up having to push Molina into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Molina has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fighta is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Molina misses with a punch to the body.
Fighta is pressed up against the cage. Molina has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fighta down to the mat. Fighta avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fighta misses with a jab, cross combination.
Molina closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fighta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Molina lands an elbow inside that Fighta shrugs off.
Fighta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Molina misses with an elbow over the top.
Fighta manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molina is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fighta is defending well.
Fighta throws an elbow that misses.
Fighta content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Molina tries to work over Fighta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Molina pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Molina is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fighta drops his hands momentarily and Molina takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fighta on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fighta throws a right and a left that both miss.
Molina lands a glancing blow to the side of Fighta's head.
Fighta gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Molina cracks Fighta with a right hand to the side of the head.
Molina throws a low kick but Fighta moves out of range easily.
Fighta misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighta takes one to the side of the head.
Fighta takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fighta rushes Molina and presses him up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Molina just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fighta's brow.
Molina misses with an elbow strike.
Molina creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fighta's defenses.
Molina being controlled against the cage.
Molina's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fighta.
Fighta blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Molina misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Fighta.
Fighta lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Fighta - that landed with a thud.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Molina dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Molina closes the distance and pushes Fighta back into the cage.
Molina pushes off an throws an elbow but Fighta leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fighta avoids the elbow strike from Molina, against the cage.
Fighta stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fighta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fighta cracks Molina with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fighta has managed to clinch.
Fighta is leaning against Molina and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Molina throws an elbow but misses.
Molina wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fighta has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Molina throws an elbow but misses.
Molina takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighta has Molina pushed against the cage.
Fighta works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Molina is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Justa Fighta has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fighta keeps control of Molina as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fighta stops a takedown attempt from Molina.
Fighta is pushing Molina up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Molina lands a nice elbow.
Molina pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fighta gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Molina.
Fighta is pushing Molina up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Molina swings wildly with an uppercut but Fighta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fighta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fighta cracks Molina with a nice body shot.
Fighta is working Molina over against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighta lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Molina throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fighta gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Hector Molina has been cut.
Fighta lands a nice shot to the body.
Molina misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Fighta.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fighta gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fighta lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Molina has had enough of the clinch but Fighta keeps him there for the moment.
Molina is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Molina wants a takedown but no success here.
Justa Fighta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Molina.
Fighta is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fighta prevents a takedown attempt there.
Molina is breathing heavily.
Fighta holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Fighta.
Fighta lands with a short shot to the head.
Molina misses with an elbow strike.
Fighta lands an elbow that stopped Molina in his tracks for a moment.
A short right from Fighta on the inside.
Fighta stalls.
Molina looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fighta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Molina's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fighta jumps into guard, dragging Molina to the mat.
Fighta wants to stand but Molina is controlling the position.
Fighta is pulling down on Molina's head. It's preventing any offense from Molina, at least for the moment.
Fighta keeping moving, preventing Molina from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighta is pulling down on Molina's head. It's preventing any offense from Molina, at least for the moment.
Fighta keeping moving, preventing Molina from controlling successfully.
Fighta wants to stand and escape but Molina is having none of it.
Fighta uses the cage to get back to his feet.
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!
Molina lands with an overhand left.
Molina catches Fighta with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Justa Fighta dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hector Molina's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Fighta throws a big shot that misses.
Molina walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fighta closes the distance and clinches.
Fighta blocks an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fighta.
Fighta lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fighta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Molina backwards.
Fighta blocks an elbow strike from Molina.
Fighta gets through Molina's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fighta has Molina pressed against the cage, preventing Molina from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fighta - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Molina takes an elbow to the forehead.
Molina is looking to break free of the clinch but Fighta has double underhooks.
Fighta gets underhooks to prevent Molina's takedown attempt.
Molina is looking for a takedown.
Molina drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Justa Fighta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Molina.
Molina takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Molina creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molina is working for takedown but Fighta is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fighta has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Molina uses from the top position.
Fighta keeping full guard, as Molina tries to pass.
Fighta is looking to stand up but Molina isn't so interested in that idea.
Fighta looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fighta on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fighta tries to get out of the position.
Molina lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Molina prevents Fighta from getting back to his feet.
Molina throwing strikes from guard but Fighta blocks nicely.
Fighta wants to stand and escape but Molina is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab from Molina finds it's way through Fighta's defenses.
Molina chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Molina gets tackled into the cage by Fighta. Fighta maintains the clinch.
Fighta is pressed up against the cage. Molina has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fighta down to the mat. Fighta avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fighta takes a jab right on the kisser.
Molina stuffs the takedown.
Nice straight punches there by Molina. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Molina.
Nice shot by Molina.
Fighta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Molina has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fighta.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molina takes the fight into the clinch.
Fighta has Molina pushed against the cage.
Fighta stalling the fight.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fighta.
A short right from Molina.
Fighta stalling against the cage.
Molina tries to throw a body punch but Fighta avoids it by throwing Molina back against the cage.
Fighta presses Molina against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Molina misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fighta lands a body shot in the clinch.
Molina being controlled against the cage.
Fighta pulls Molina into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molina throwing strikes from guard but Fighta blocks nicely.
Molina scoring with some ground and pound.
Molina landing with the ground and pound.
Molina won't allow Fighta to sweep him here.
Fighta is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Molina is controlling him.
Molina won't allow Fighta to sweep him here.
Fighta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Molina makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justa Fighta showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fighta has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnem�ki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justa Fighta!
Post fight, an emotional Justa Fighta said 'WHO'S NEXT!?'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brenden Hickman (ranked 3191 p4p, 5330 weight class) and Frederico Mora (ranked 264 p4p, 367 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Brenden Hickman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Frederico Mora!
The judges for this bout are Roosa J�rvil�inen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mora throws a jab but it's blocked by Hickman.
Hickman tries to counter with a takedown but Mora is quick to defend against it.
Mora looks to land a left hand but Hickman moved out of range nicely.
Mora scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mora with a jab.
Mora leaves Hickman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mora misses with a few strikes there.
Hickman is looking to counter punch.
Hickman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mora goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mora connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hickman. Hickman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mora lands a glancing blow to the side of Hickman's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hickman feints and as Mora raises his hands in defense, Hickman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hickman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hickman pushing down on Mora's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hickman wants to control but Mora is keeping him busy.
Hickman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hickman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hickman is working for a submission of some sort.
Mora tries to get to full guard but Hickman has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mora keeping hold of Hickman's head, controlling as best he can.
Mora tries to get to full guard but Hickman has control of the leg.
Mora looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mora is staying active underneath Hickman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mora looking for submissions off his back.
Hickman is looking for a kimura but Mora is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hickman to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mora has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hickman is working away from the top position though.
Hickman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hickman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hickman is trying to control. Mora wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mora is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hickman stalling.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hickman wants to work for an arm triangle but Mora is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mora is trying to maintain the position but Hickman is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mora throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hickman counters with a shoot takedown. Mora fights it but they end up in guard.
Mora controls Hickman momentarily but Hickman frees himself.
Mora looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hickman passes into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mora prevents Hickman from improving position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Brenden Hickman will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mora wants to clinch but Hickman slips to the side
and Hickman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hickman is pushing down on Mora's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mora is fighting to maintain full guard but Hickman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mora is trying to maintain the position but Hickman is very close to passing his half guard.
Mora wants to improve his position but Hickman is controlling well.
Hickman is thwarting Mora's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hickman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hickman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mora can do to turn this around?
Hickman moves nicely into side control.
Mora is not content to let Hickman control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hickman advances to full mount.
Hickman is looking to work his way around to Mora's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Mora tries to hold on but Hickman postures up.
Mora is trying to escape the mount.
Hickman looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hickman looking to control but Mora is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mora is working to get back to half guard.
Mora wants to control but Hickman is having none of it.
Hickman looking to control but Mora is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mora tries to lock up and control but Hickman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mora is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hickman moves to take his opponent's back.
Hickman gets his hands free as Mora looks to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hickman is punishing Mora with some ground and pound.
Mora tries to escape but Hickman has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hickman is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Mora knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Mora for a finish.
Mora prevents Hickman from getting a body triangle.
Hickman not allowing Mora to control his hands.
Hickman has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hickman is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Hickman controlling well, preventing Mora from escaping the position.
Hickman working for a choke but Mora is defending well.
Mora trying to control the position but Hickman manages to sink in the hooks.
Hickman softening up his opponent with strikes here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hickman is looking to control Mora but Mora is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Hickman is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mora defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brenden Hickman dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Mora misses with a double jab
and Hickman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mora won't be happy with that.
Mora tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hickman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hickman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mora, who protects the arm well.
Hickman working away.
Hickman trying to control the action but Mora is working from the bottom.
Mora manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mora is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hickman defends it well.
Hickman gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hickman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mora is one step ahead there.
Hickman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mora passes into half guard.
Mora is pressing down on Hickman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hickman is holding on for now.
Frederico Mora has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hickman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mora wants to control from the top but Hickman keeps moving.
Hickman can't keep his opponent in guard - Mora advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mora working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hickman's thigh. Hickman counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Hickman is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Mora rolls with it to try and escape but Hickman cranks on the arm and Mora is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brenden Hickman!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Jones (ranked 5209 p4p, 2703 weight class) and Ben Maunders (ranked 436 p4p, 272 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155
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Basic striking
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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Maunders!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa J�rvil�inen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones darts in and clinches Maunders up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Jones.
Maunders has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jones looking for a takedown.
Maunders has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jones clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Jones covering up well under a series of strikes from Maunders.
Even with his hooks in, Maunders manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Jones is trying to stand back up.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones prevents Maunders from getting a body triangle.
Maunders lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Jones trying to control the hands but Maunders breaks the grip.
Maunders looking to hold on to the position here but Jones rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Maunders pushing down on Jones's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jones trying to control but Maunders postures up.
Ground and pound from Maunders.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maunders seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
It looks like Maunders might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Maunders looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Maunders thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
Maunders looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maunders with the ground and pound but Jones uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Maunders wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maunders with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.
Maunders throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maunders slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Maunders trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Maunders throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Maunders misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maunders swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones tries to clinch there but Maunders circles away.
Maunders misses with an uppercut.
Jones clinches up against the cage.
Jones is working for takedown but Maunders is calmly controlling the position for now.
Maunders looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jones is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Maunders is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones wants a takedown.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Maunders gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones tries to roll over but Maunders keeps him under control.
Maunders missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Maunders dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Maunders misses with a looping right.
Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Maunders is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maunders drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maunders gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jones is working for takedown but Maunders is calmly controlling the position for now.
Maunders looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Maunders walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jones gets a double leg takedown into Maunders's guard.
Maunders is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maunders on the ground.
Maunders keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Maunders controlling Jones's posture.
Jones prevents Maunders from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Maunders looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maunders is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jones trying to control but Maunders is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Maunders avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Maunders on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jones tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Maunders counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jones!
Maunders creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jones sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Maunders wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Jones is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
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!
Maunders throws an elbow but Jones slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maunders wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Jones taking punishment in the form of punches.
Maunders scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Maunders is dominant here and he's now got Jones's back!
Maunders has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maunders throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Maunders throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Maunders throwing sloppy strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maunders gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Well, with Maunders on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Jones is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Maunders throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Maunders lands strikes to the head.
 Jones is rocked!
Jones covers up after that shot from Maunders.
Oh Jones is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Maunders.
Jones is trapped and Maunders is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maunders lands shots to the head and Jones turtles up! The ref has seen enough and stops the fight! This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Maunders!
An out of breath Ben Maunders thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Leonel Esperanza (ranked 2929 p4p, 2966 weight class) and Joo Sang Yoo (ranked 246 p4p, 250 weight class). Leonel Esperanza has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
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Granite chin |
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonel Esperanza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joo Sang Yoo!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnem�ki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Esperanza throws a leg kick but Yoo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Yoo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Yoo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Esperanza throws out the jab.
Yoo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Esperanza lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Esperanza misses with a right hand
and Yoo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Esperanza really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A telegraphed right hand from Esperanza misses the target.
Yoo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yoo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Esperanza's head.
Esperanza smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Some wild striking there from Esperanza.
The fighters circling - Esperanza throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Esperanza fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yoo, pushing him back against the cage.
Esperanza stops a takedown attempt from Yoo.
Esperanza breaks from the clinch.
Yoo misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esperanza misses with a lunging right hand
and Yoo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leonel Esperanza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yoo avoids the body shot from Esperanza.
Esperanza swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Esperanza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Esperanza moves into range and clinches up with Yoo.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Esperanza.
Esperanza is struggling to control the position.
Yoo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Esperanza prevents it.
Yoo blocks an elbow strike from Esperanza.
Esperanza gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Esperanza pulls guard effortlessly.
Esperanza wants to stand but Yoo is controlling the position.
Yoo throws a big elbow that misses.
Yoo stands and throws Esperanza's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Yoo trying to control the action but Esperanza is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yoo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Esperanza is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Yoo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Esperanza, who protects the arm well.
Yoo decides to stand back up. Yoo steps back and let's Esperanza get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Esperanza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Esperanza lands a jab to the head.
Esperanza is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Esperanza throws the left hand but Yoo avoids the punch easily.
Esperanza misses with a right hand
and Yoo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Esperanza throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yoo counters with a stiff right hand.
Yoo dodges the punch combination from Esperanza.
Esperanza throws a big shot that misses.
Esperanza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Esperanza pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Esperanza scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Esperanza fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yoo, pushing him back against the cage.
Yoo tries to pull guard but Esperanza forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Leonel Esperanza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joo Sang Yoo.
Esperanza softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yoo breaks the clinch.
Esperanza throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yoo walks into a jab.
Esperanza has managed to clinch.
Yoo can't get the takedown.
Esperanza pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A bone on bone clash there as Yoo blocks the leg kick.
Yoo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Esperanza with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Esperanza.
Yoo 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.
Esperanza dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Esperanza looks to throw the jab but Yoo is out of range.
Esperanza throws a lazy uppercut
and Yoo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonel Esperanza dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Esperanza misses with a combination
letting Yoo counter with a right hand.
Esperanza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yoo can do to turn this around?
Esperanza fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yoo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd cheers as Esperanza lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yoo doesn't seem phased though.
Esperanza has managed to clinch.
Yoo gets underhooks to prevent Esperanza's takedown attempt.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Esperanza just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yoo's brow.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Yoo pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Esperanza is one step ahead there.
Yoo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yoo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Esperanza gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Esperanza throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esperanza prevents Yoo from getting back to his feet.
Esperanza throwing strikes but missing.
Esperanza scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Yoo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Esperanza prevents Yoo from getting back to his feet.
Esperanza working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yoo's head.
Esperanza throws a sloppy strike and Yoo has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Esperanza is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Yoo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joo Sang Yoo!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Legend (ranked 2489 p4p, 3073 weight class) and Eli Hancock (ranked 255 p4p, 306 weight class). Hancock comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Eminem - Till I Collapse kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Eli Hancock has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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165
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26
160
4 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jacob Legend!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Eli Hancock!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa J�rvil�inen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hancock has closed the distance and engaged Legend in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Hancock.
Hancock cracks Legend with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hancock.
 It looks like Jacob Legend has been cut.
Legend can't get the takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Hancock.
A body shot lands from Hancock.
Legend is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Hancock.
Hancock lands with a left to the head.
Hancock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hancock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Legend really is a fat lump.
Hancock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hancock pushes Legend back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hancock scores with a shoulder strike.
Hancock lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Hancock.
Good body shot from Hancock.
Hancock lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hancock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hancock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Legend backwards.
Hancock is leaning against Legend and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hancock pushes Legend back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hancock scores with a shot to the side of Legend's head.
Nice body punch from Hancock - that landed with a thud.
Hancock works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hancock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Legend backwards.
Hancock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Legend backwards.
Hancock lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hancock.
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 Hancock.
Legend has Hancock pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hancock manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hancock lands with a short shot to the head.
Hancock scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Legend as Hancock tries to tie him up.
Hancock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hancock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hancock lands a nice uppercut.
Legend is rocked!
Hancock lands an uppercut.
Oh Legend is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice right hand lands inside from Hancock.
Hancock throws a big uppercut that drops Legend! More strikes from Hancock and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Legend lies dazed against the cage as Hancock celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eli Hancock!
Eli Hancock really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Feeble Fightware logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Erwin Ertman (ranked 2258 p4p, 3970 weight class) and Dante Fury (ranked 199 p4p, 314 weight class). Fury has chosen Champion as his entrance music. Erwin Ertman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
150
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150
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Solid boxing
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World class boxer
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erwin Ertman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dante Fury!
The judges for this bout are Roosa J�rvil�inen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ertman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fury fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fury lands a nice shot to the body.
Fury fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ertman on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fury. Ertman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ertman swings for the body but Fury moves out of range.
Ertman forces Fury back against the cage and clinches.
Ertman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fury backwards.
Fury looking to stall.
Fury lands an uppercut.
A short right from Ertman.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ertman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fury's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ertman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fury backwards.
 Fury is rocked!
Ertman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fury is still on wobbly legs! Can Ertman finish him?
Ertman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fury backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ertman.
Ertman lands a left hand.
Fury wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ertman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ertman tries to work over Fury's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fury's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fury misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury throws a low kick but Ertman avoids it.
Ertman instigates a clinch.
Fury can't break the clinch.
Fury wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ertman throws a big uppercut that drops Fury! More strikes from Ertman and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Fury lies dazed against the cage as Ertman celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erwin Ertman!
Erwin Ertman was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Koshi Kataski (ranked 2475 p4p, 2448 weight class) and Yuriy Volkov (ranked 214 p4p, 211 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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25
145
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154
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Basic striking
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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 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Koshi Kataski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuriy Volkov!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnem�ki, Roosa J�rvil�inen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov gets caught napping as Kataski dives in and scores a takedown. Volkov manages to retain guard.
Kataski throwing strikes from guard but Volkov blocks nicely.
Volkov is adopting a defensive guard.
Volkov is trying to keep Kataski in close.
Kataski wants to control from the top but Volkov keeps moving.
Volkov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kataski.
Volkov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kataski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Volkov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Volkov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Volkov is trying to keep Kataski in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kataski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kataski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Volkov's head.
Kataski throwing strikes from guard but Volkov blocks nicely.
Kataski trying to control but Volkov is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kataski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Volkov is on top in guard.
Kataski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kataski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Volkov is aware though and is defending well.
Kataski wants to sweep but no luck.
Volkov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kataski's head.
Kataski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Volkov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kataski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Volkov working some strikes from top position.
Kataski 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.
Kataski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Volkov is working Kataski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Volkov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kataski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Volkov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kataski isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Volkov stacks Kataski on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Volkov!
Kataski takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkov wants to control but Kataski is keeping him busy.
Kataski can't do much from the bottom here.
Kataski holding on.
Kataski struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov working the ground and pound.
Kataski is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Volkov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Volkov is looking for a kimura but Kataski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Volkov to get the leverage.
Volkov thows a huge punch but Kataski dodges it nicely.
Kataski looking for submissions off his back.
Volkov trying to control from half guard but Kataski is working away.
Volkov working Kataski over with strikes.
Kataski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kataski trying to hold on to Volkov's head to control him but Volkov postures up.
Volkov is trying to control. Kataski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kataski gets full guard.
Volkov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kataski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Volkov has managed to get both his arms back between Kataski's legs - danger averted.
Volkov distracts Kataski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Volkov wants to control from the top but Kataski keeps moving.
Volkov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kataski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Volkov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Volkov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Volkov trying to control but Kataski is working from the bottom.
Volkov has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Kataski to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Volkov is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Kataski pulls down on the head and he's put Volkov to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Koshi Kataski!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dymitriusz Detyna (ranked 998 p4p, 2174 weight class) and Mikheil Kvaratskhelia (ranked 104 p4p, 223 weight class). 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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25
154
5 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dymitriusz Detyna!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mikheil Kvaratskhelia!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa J�rvil�inen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kvaratskhelia blocks a jab.
Detyna darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kvaratskhelia with a poor takedown
letting Detyna counter with a right hand.
Detyna lands with a nice body punch.
Kvaratskhelia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Detyna counter with a right hand.
Kvaratskhelia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Detyna counters with a stiff right hand.
Dymitriusz Detyna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikheil Kvaratskhelia.
Detyna lands with a shot to the body.
Detyna lands a jab to Kvaratskhelia's midsection.
Kvaratskhelia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Detyna.
Kvaratskhelia with a lazy takedown attempt
and Detyna connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Kvaratskhelia with a lazy takedown attempt
and Detyna counters with a nice uppercut.
Kvaratskhelia fails with a takedown attempt.
Detyna lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Detyna takes a swing at Kvaratskhelia's ribcage but misses.
Detyna jabs Kvaratskhelia to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Detyna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kvaratskhelia was well out of range. Poor timing from Detyna.
Detyna throws a body shot but no joy.
Kvaratskhelia fails with the takedown
and Detyna counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kvaratskhelia thinking.
Nice sprawl there from Detyna as Kvaratskhelia shoots in.
Kvaratskhelia shoots for a takedown but Detyna saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Detyna lands a jab to Kvaratskhelia's midsection.
Kvaratskhelia shoots in looking for a takedown but Detyna manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kvaratskhelia's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice shot by Detyna.
Nice shot by Detyna.
Kvaratskhelia dives in and grabs Detyna's left leg, looking for a takedown. Detyna pushes down on Kvaratskhelia's head and hops out.
Kvaratskhelia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Detyna counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kvaratskhelia looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kvaratskhelia fails to land the takedown.
Detyna swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kvaratskhelia drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Detyna stuns Kvaratskhelia with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kvaratskhelia with a lazy takedown attempt
and Detyna counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Detyna keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Detyna scores with a jab to the body.
Detyna throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kvaratskhelia stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kvaratskhelia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Detyna ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kvaratskhelia changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Detyna looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Detyna is looking to regain half guard here but Kvaratskhelia keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Detyna misses with a strike from the bottom.
Detyna tries to buck Kvaratskhelia off but Kvaratskhelia is having none of it.
Detyna is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kvaratskhelia is controlling him well.
Kvaratskhelia landing strikes.
Detyna pushes Kvaratskhelia away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kvaratskhelia gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kvaratskhelia scoring with punches and elbows.
Kvaratskhelia scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Detyna to see if he's OK.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kvaratskhelia working the ground and pound.
Detyna is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Kvaratskhelia's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Detyna taking a bit of punishment here - Kvaratskhelia scoring with strikes.
Kvaratskhelia scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Detyna to see if he's OK.
Kvaratskhelia is looking to take a break and control but Detyna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Detyna wants to get back to his feet but Kvaratskhelia drags him back down.
Detyna struggling a bit here.
Detyna takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kvaratskhelia is looking to take a break and control but Detyna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Detyna is looking to regain half guard here but Kvaratskhelia keeps moving and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dymitriusz Detyna dominated that round.
That's time! Detyna's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kvaratskhelia shoots in and drives through. Detyna sprawls well.
Detyna is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Detyna is looking to wear down Kvaratskhelia with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Detyna digs a good hook to Kvaratskhelia's body.
Kvaratskhelia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Detyna counters with a right hand to the body.
Detyna connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kvaratskhelia. Kvaratskhelia circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kvaratskhelia fails with the takedown
and Detyna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dymitriusz Detyna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikheil Kvaratskhelia.
Kvaratskhelia fails to land the takedown.
Kvaratskhelia takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvaratskhelia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Detyna is fending him off so far but Kvaratskhelia persists. Nope, Detyna circles away and we're back to standing.
Kvaratskhelia shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Detyna as he avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Detyna.
Detyna connects with a crisp jab.
Detyna is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kvaratskhelia can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Detyna lands a jab.
Kvaratskhelia is rocked!
Kvaratskhelia fails with the takedown
and Kvaratskhelia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kvaratskhelia is still on wobbly legs! Can Detyna finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Detyna moves in close and cracks Kvaratskhelia with a massive right hand! Kvaratskhelia, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Detyna!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dymitriusz Detyna!
Dymitriusz Detyna retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Dymitriusz Detyna thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kai Kataski (ranked 1252 p4p, 1844 weight class) and Bo Cooper (ranked 102 p4p, 139 weight class). Cooper has chosen Honey Bear as his entrance music. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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25
135
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25
144
7 - 0 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kai Kataski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bo Cooper!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnem�ki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kataski looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cooper is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kataski's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cooper wants to sweep here but Kataski controlling him for the moment.
Cooper is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kataski postures up and lands a big shot to Cooper's brow.
Kataski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cooper manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kataski manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cooper tries to free his leg and advance position but Kataski is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kataski has his foot on Cooper's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cooper works his way back into a safe position though.
Kataski working for a triangle but Cooper defends it easily.
Cooper is working Kataski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cooper postures up in Kataski's guard and throws a big left but Kataski blocks it.
Cooper working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cooper connects with a couple of short punches.
Cooper scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cooper is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cooper working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kataski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cooper defends well.
Kataski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cooper can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cooper chips away with some ground and pound.
Kataski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cooper makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kataski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cooper can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kataski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kataski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cooper is aware though and is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cooper in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cooper landing with the ground and pound.
Kataski working a defensive guard here.
Cooper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kataski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cooper defends well.
Kataski is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Cooper has his hands clasped together but Kataski extends and breaks Cooper's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Kataski.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kai Kataski!
Kai Kataski retains his bantamweight title!
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