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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evanilson Canhoto (ranked 24992 p4p, 2331 weight class) and Justice Cole (ranked 171 p4p, 94 weight class). Cole has chosen Beyoncé - Halo as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Evanilson Canhoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justice Cole!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Illya Tyunina and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canhoto moves in looking to clinch but Cole pushes him off.
Jab, jab by Cole - just one landing.
Canhoto is looking to clinch but Cole is avoiding it.
Canhoto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cole swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cole throws the left hand but Canhoto avoids the punch easily.
Cole lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole misses with a hook.
Cole throws a right hand that misses
and Canhoto holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cole looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canhoto misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Canhoto fails to land.
Cole breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Canhoto. That snapped Cole's head back.
 It looks like Justice Cole has been cut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Canhoto ducks under a wild hook from Cole.
Cole throws the left hand but Canhoto avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Canhoto was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cole.
Canhoto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cole walks into a stiff left hand from Canhoto.
Cole throws a jab but it's blocked by Canhoto.
Canhoto is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cole.
Cole avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cole looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Canhoto! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Evanilson Canhoto!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Markus Primus (ranked 3159 p4p, 2233 weight class) and Fat Trel (ranked 344 p4p, 251 weight class). Primus comes into the arena with LEGIONS ARE MARCHING blaring out of the sound system. Trel has chosen Chief Keef & Fat Trel - Russian Roulette as his entrance music. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Markus Primus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fat Trel!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Primus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Trel tries to avoid it but Primus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Trel to the ground. Trel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Primus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Trel avoids it really well and circles away.
Primus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Trel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Primus somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Markus Primus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Primus tries for a takedown but Trel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Trel shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Primus manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Trel works over Primus with some ground and pound from guard.
Trel postures up in Primus's guard and throws a big left but Primus blocks it.
Trel drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Primus manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Trel has Primus in his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Primus stops Trel from standing up.
Trel wants to sweep but no luck.
Primus trying to control but Trel is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Primus passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Trel taking a bit of punishment here - Primus scoring with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Primus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Primus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Primus is trying to get an arm triangle but Trel is defending well.
Trel is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Primus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Primus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Trel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trel explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Primus slaps away a takedown attempt from Trel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Trel or perhaps it was just good defense by Primus, which made it look bad.
Primus drops down looking for a counter takedown but Trel sprawls and moves away.
Trel stalks Primus and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Primus's face. Primus staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Trel looks winded!
Primus fails with a takedown attempt.
Trel tries to clinch but Primus moves away
and Primus counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Trel!
Trel manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Primus wants to get back to full guard.
Primus trying to control here.
Primus actively working from the bottom here.
Primus gets back to full guard.
Primus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Trel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Primus is tightening it up a little... Trel has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Trel reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Trel taps out! Nice BJJ there by Primus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Markus Primus!
Markus Primus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Laban Alfredsson (ranked 3589 p4p, 3536 weight class) and Jason Lambe (ranked 404 p4p, 399 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Laban Alfredsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Lambe!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alfredsson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Alfredsson defending well as Lambe loads up on a big left hand.
Alfredsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alfredsson misses the shot to the body.
Lambe slips under a jab from Alfredsson.
Lambe misses the shot to the body.
Alfredsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lambe's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lambe duly obliges.
 It looks like Laban Alfredsson has been cut.
Jab by Lambe.
Lambe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lambe just misses with a punch to the body.
Alfredsson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lambe.
Lambe throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Alfredsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Alfredsson throws a right hand that misses
and Lambe counters with a nice uppercut.
Lambe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Alfredsson connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lambe. Alfredsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alfredsson looks to throw the jab but Lambe is out of range.
Alfredsson closes the distance and pushes Lambe back into the cage.
Lambe breaks from the clinch.
Lambe scores with a shot to the body.
Alfredsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lambe's head backwards.
Lambe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alfredsson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Alfredsson misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Alfredsson misses.
Alfredsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Lambe misses its intended target.
Alfredsson throws an overhand right that lands on Lambe's shoulder, as Lambe tries to avoid the shot.
Lambe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lambe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two 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!
Lambe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alfredsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lambe manages to avoid it.
Alfredsson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lambe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lambe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Lambe looks to move away, Alfredsson throws a big counter combo but Lambe just gets out of the way.
Lambe slips a jab from Alfredsson.
Lambe lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lambe looks to score with a jab to the body but Alfredsson is just out of range.
Lambe moves away from the strike by Alfredsson.
Lambe shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Alfredsson eats them both and turns towards Lambe to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lambe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alfredsson counters by clinching up.
Alfredsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lambe can't break the clinch.
Alfredsson lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alfredsson tries to work over Lambe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Alfredsson.
Lambe throws an elbow but it misses.
Lambe manages to break the clinch.
Lambe throws the left hand but Alfredsson avoids the punch easily.
Lambe is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Alfredsson.
Alfredsson ducks under a wild hook from Lambe.
Alfredsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lambe.
Alfredsson is looking for a counter combo.
Lambe missing with a left hand there. Alfredsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No joy there for Lambe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lambe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alfredsson is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Alfredsson scores with a body shot.
Alfredsson tries to clinch up.
Lambe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alfredsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Lambe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alfredsson 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!
Lambe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alfredsson manages to avoid it.
Alfredsson is looking to counter punch.
Lambe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lambe jabs Alfredsson right on the nose. Alfredsson blinks but takes it well.
Lambe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alfredsson wants to clinch up but Lambe keeps it at a distance.
Lambe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alfredsson.
Alfredsson lands a jab to the head.
Alfredsson takes a swing at Lambe's ribcage but misses.
Lambe lands a right hook to the body.
Lambe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Alfredsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alfredsson throws a lazy right hand but Lambe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alfredsson lands a right hook to the body.
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 Laban Alfredsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Laban Alfredsson's cut.
That's time! Alfredsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lambe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lambe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lambe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lambe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alfredsson finds it's way round the side to connect with Lambe's head.
Lambe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Alfredsson ducks under a wild hook from Lambe.
Laban Alfredsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Alfredsson as he connects with a hook.
Alfredsson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lambe under the eye.
A shot to the liver by Lambe. Beautiful body shot.
Lambe misses with a straight left.
Lambe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alfredsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Alfredsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alfredsson tries to clinch but Lambe moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alfredsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lambe.
Alfredsson throws a looping overhand right but Lambe ducks down to avoid it.
Alfredsson misses with a hook. Lambe ducked under it nicely.
Lambe ducks under a wild hook from Alfredsson.
Lambe misses the shot to the body.
Lambe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alfredsson.
Alfredsson connects with a body shot that sends Lambe's belly button to the back.
Alfredsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lambe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Alfredsson rather than just go for the knockout.
A big left from Lambe misses.
Alfredsson throws an overhand right that lands on Lambe's shoulder, as Lambe tries to avoid the shot.
Lambe let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've been informed that Lambe has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Alfredsson misses with a hook. Lambe ducked under it nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Alfredsson.
Lambe throws a hook but Alfredsson blocks it.
Lambe defending well as Alfredsson loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lambe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alfredsson manages to avoid it.
Alfredsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lambe.
Alfredsson looks to land a right hand but Lambe moved out of range.
Lambe appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Alfredsson scores with a punch to the head.
Lambe avoids the body shot from Alfredsson.
It seemed like Lambe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lambe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alfredsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jason Lambe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alfredsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Lambe.
Alfredsson scores with a hook.
Lambe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alfredsson blocks a jab.
Lambe throws a big shot that misses.
Lambe ducks under a wild hook from Alfredsson.
Alfredsson throws a jab when Lambe was well out of range.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Alfredsson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Lambe.
Alfredsson looks to clinch
and Lambe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lambe throws a big shot that misses.
Alfredsson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Alfredsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lambe moves out of range of the strikes.
Lambe cracks a nice hook into Alfredsson's ribs.
Lambe dodges the punch combination from Alfredsson.
Lambe throws out a counter right but Alfredsson avoids it with no problem.
Alfredsson swings for the body but Lambe moves out of range.
Alfredsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Lambe is just out of range.
A big right from Alfredsson misses.
Lambe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alfredsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Alfredsson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lambe slips under a jab.
A nice side step and Lambe releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lambe closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lambe defending well as Alfredsson loads up on a big left hand.
Lambe misses with a hook. Alfredsson ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Alfredsson misses.
Lambe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alfredsson.
Lambe misses with a shot to the body
and Alfredsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Alfredsson lands a jab.
Alfredsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lambe misses with an uppercut. Alfredsson saw that one coming.
Lambe takes a swing at Alfredsson's ribcage but misses.
Alfredsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Lambe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lambe! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Laban Alfredsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Laban Alfredsson's cut.
That's time! Alfredsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Alfredsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lambe staying out of range there.
Lambe misses with a looping right.
Lambe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alfredsson drives through and clinches with Lambe against the cage.
Alfredsson tries a body shot but Lambe blocks it.
Alfredsson manages to break the clinch.
A big right from Alfredsson misses.
Alfredsson lands a slapping body shot.
Alfredsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lambe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lambe 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.
Lambe lands a head shot.
Alfredsson misses with a lunging right hand
and Lambe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alfredsson misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Alfredsson finds it's target.
Alfredsson connects with the punch.
Laban Alfredsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Alfredsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
A lazy left from Lambe finds it's target.
Alfredsson misses with a wild combination.
Alfredsson cracks Lambe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lambe misses with an uppercut.
Lambe takes one to the side of the head.
Alfredsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lambe.
A left and a right from Alfredsson both land. Nice combination.
That's two 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!
Lambe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alfredsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Alfredsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alfredsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lambe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alfredsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lambe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alfredsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alfredsson misses with a straight right.
Lambe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alfredsson moves away.
Lambe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alfredsson on the side of the head.
Alfredsson lands a left and a right that send Lambe crashing to the mat, dazed. Alfredsson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Lambe is rocked!
It looks like Jason Lambe has been cut.
Alfredsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lambe is still on wobbly legs! Can Alfredsson finish him?
Lambe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alfredsson.
Alfredsson scores with a shot to the body.
Alfredsson fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Lambe to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Lambe looks to clinch but Alfredsson throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Lambe taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Laban Alfredsson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ace Kingston (ranked 3691 p4p, 3313 weight class) and Alberte Horace (ranked 421 p4p, 391 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ace Kingston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alberte Horace!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingston misses with a wild body shot.
Kingston loads up on a big right hand but Horace slips the punch.
Horace steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kingston.
Horace takes the fight into the clinch.
Kingston is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Horace is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kingston is defending well for now.
Kingston tries to break free but Horace pushes him back against the cage.
Horace gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kingston wants to get back to full guard.
Kingston knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Horace on the ground.
Horace is thwarting Kingston's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horace throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kingston trying to control from the bottom.
Horace controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horace is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kingston doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Horace.
Horace thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Horace is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Horace decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Horace is looking to clinch but Kingston is avoiding it.
Kingston stuffs the takedown.
Horace tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kingston defends well and Horace ends up having to push Kingston into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ace Kingston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alberte Horace.
A combination from Horace does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horace shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kingston pinned against the cage. Kingston gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Horace closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kingston circles away.
Horace fails with the takedown
and Horace takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kingston definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
No luck for Horace with that takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Kingston on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Horace closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kingston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Horace fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kingston is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horace bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Horace tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kingston defends well and Horace ends up having to push Kingston into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kingston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Horace circles away quickly and effectively.
Horace bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kingston loads up on a big right hand but Horace slips the punch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kingston.
Kingston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kingston tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No luck for Horace with that takedown attempt.
Horace tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big right from Kingston misses.
Nice takedown defense from Kingston. No joy for Horace on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horace fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kingston swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Horace takes the fight into the clinch.
We've been informed that Horace has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Horace blocks an uppercut.
Horace manages to break the clinch.
Horace doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kingston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Horace shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kingston but Kingston pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kingston tries to clinch up.
Horace slips a jab and a cross from Kingston.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ace Kingston dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Horace pulls guard successfully.
Kingston wants to stand but Horace has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Horace manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Horace tries to clinch but Kingston is having none of it.
Horace is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kingston sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horace shoots in looking for a takedown. Kingston tries to sprawl out of it but Horace keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kingston manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kingston is looking to counter punch.
Kingston throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kingston ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Horace shoots in for a double leg but Kingston sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ace Kingston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alberte Horace.
Horace uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kingston.
Horace tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kingston tries to clinch but Horace moves out of range.
Horace shoots in and gets a takedown into Kingston's guard.
Horace stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kingston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kingston trying to keep a closed guard but Horace is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Horace works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Horace controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingston wants to get back to full guard but Horace has mounted him!
Horace looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kingston wants to control but Horace is having none of it.
Horace controlling his opponent.
Horace looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
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!
Horace controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingston tries to lock up and control but Horace gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kingston on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kingston tries to get out of the position.
Kingston can't escape the position.
Kingston wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Horace.
Horace postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kingston looks a forlorn figure.
Kingston wants to hold on but Horace pushes him away.
Horace lands a big shot there that rocks Kingston but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Horace controlling from the full mount.
Horace throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingston wants to control but Horace is having none of it.
Horace controlling the position easily from mount.
Kingston is looking to improve his position but Horace isn't that keen on the idea.
Horace throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Horace looking to finish with strikes here!
Horace with good strikes from the mount here!
Horace thowing shots but they're missing.
Horace with shots to the head and body - Kingston looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kingston avoids a series of strikes thrown by Horace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alberte Horace showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kingston's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kingston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Horace shoots in for a takedown but Kingston shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Horace forces Kingston back against the cage and clinches.
Kingston can't find room to land a body shot as Horace controls the action.
Kingston misses with a punch to the body.
Horace goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kingston prevents it.
Horace's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alberte Horace is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horace lands a head kick. Kingston smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A slow jab from Kingston misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horace slips a straight right by Kingston.
Horace is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Kingston wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kingston misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horace doesn't manage to clinch there - Kingston circles away.
Horace shoots in and drives through. Kingston sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from Kingston on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ace Kingston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alberte Horace.
Horace throws a nice inside leg kick.
Horace moves into range and clinches up with Kingston.
Come on Kingston - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Horace prevents a body shot from Kingston.
Kingston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kingston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Horace's elbow.
Kingston looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Horace tries to pull guard but Kingston holds him up against the cage and eventually Horace drops back down to his feet.
Kingston has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Kingston's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horace is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kingston gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kingston just leaning against Horace, taking a breather.
Kingston pressing his opponent against the cage.
Horace has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kingston has had enough of the clinch but Horace keeps him there for the moment.
Kingston misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kingston working hard to break the clinch.
Kingston tries to work over Horace's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kingston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Horace jumps guard but Kingston turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Horace is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Horace prevents a body shot from Kingston.
Horace breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horace avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horace slips under a jab.
Horace uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kingston.
Horace fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kingston avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice shot by Kingston.
Ace Kingston is winning the standup battle so far.
Kingston looks to land a right hand but Horace moved out of range.
Horace moves into the clinch.
Horace escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kingston keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horace looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kingston was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Horace.
Horace ducks right into an uppercut from Kingston.
A jab from Kingston misses.
Kingston circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kingston counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horace tries for a takedown but Kingston circles away easily
and Kingston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ace Kingston showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kingston 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ace Kingston!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Blanchard (ranked 2625 p4p, 2483 weight class) and Funky Buttlovin (ranked 267 p4p, 253 weight class). Andrew Blanchard could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Funky Buttlovin'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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrew Blanchard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Funky Buttlovin!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blanchard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Buttlovin momentarily.
Nice takedown defense from Blanchard. No joy for Buttlovin on that attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Blanchard misses the target.
Blanchard misses with an uppercut. Buttlovin saw that one coming.
A big left from Buttlovin misses.
Blanchard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Buttlovin throws out a counter right but Blanchard avoids it with no problem.
Buttlovin throws a hook but Blanchard blocks it.
Buttlovin scores with a nice strike.
Buttlovin throws a body kick that misses.
Blanchard works Buttlovin's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Blanchard.
Buttlovin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blanchard.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Buttlovin.
Buttlovin throws a lazy right hand but Blanchard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blanchard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Buttlovin misses with a hook.
Blanchard clinches.
Buttlovin can't find room to land a body shot as Blanchard controls the action.
Blanchard working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Buttlovin.
We've been informed that Buttlovin has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Blanchard throws a punch but it's blocked by Buttlovin.
Blanchard breaks the clinch.
Buttlovin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blanchard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Blanchard cracks Buttlovin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Buttlovin throws a hook but Blanchard avoids it easily.
Blanchard is looking to counter punch.
Blanchard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Funky Buttlovin has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buttlovin connects with a jab.
Buttlovin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buttlovin misses with an uppercut. Blanchard saw that one coming.
Blanchard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Buttlovin.
Buttlovin misses with a looping right.
Blanchard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Buttlovin throws a jab but it's blocked by Blanchard.
Buttlovin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Andrew Blanchard has been cut.
Buttlovin shoots in for a takedown but Blanchard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Blanchard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Andrew Blanchard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Funky Buttlovin.
Blanchard swings widly with a right hand
and Buttlovin counters with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Blanchard misses its intended target.
That kick from Buttlovin tenderised Blanchard's leg. Blanchard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Buttlovin avoids the body shot from Blanchard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blanchard misses with a shot to the body
enabling Buttlovin to counter with a crisp jab.
Blanchard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Buttlovin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blanchard throws a poor cross that misses
letting Buttlovin counter with a right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Buttlovin. That snapped Blanchard's head back.
 Blanchard is rocked!
Blanchard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Buttlovin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oh Blanchard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blanchard misses with a leg kick.
Blanchard seems to have got his legs back now.
Blanchard punishes Buttlovin's body with a nice straight punch.
Blanchard ducks under a wild hook from Buttlovin.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Buttlovin is defended easily by Blanchard.
Buttlovin misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blanchard scores with the left hand. Buttlovin knows he should have avoided that one.
A big right from Blanchard misses.
Buttlovin defending well as Blanchard loads up on a big left hand.
Buttlovin slips under a jab from Blanchard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blanchard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Buttlovin throws a combination that misses
and Blanchard counters with a nice leg kick.
Blanchard cracks Buttlovin with a hook to the temple - Buttlovin is on wobbly legs here! Blanchard swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Buttlovin falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Blanchard wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Andrew Blanchard!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Pelipe (ranked 25003 p4p, 2875 weight class) and Mikuru Asakura (ranked 379 p4p, 240 weight class). Hugo Pelipe 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hugo Pelipe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mikuru Asakura!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pelipe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Asakura stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pelipe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Asakura circles away quickly and effectively.
Asakura lands a head shot.
Pelipe throws a shot to the body.
Pelipe throws the left hand but Asakura avoids the punch easily.
Pelipe misses with a left hand
and Asakura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pelipe throws a looping overhand right but Asakura ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Asakura was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pelipe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pelipe misses with a right hand
and Asakura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pelipe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asakura was well out of range. Poor timing from Pelipe.
A little jabbing left from Asakura on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Asakura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pelipe.
Asakura throws a shot from downtown. Pelipe moves away and avoids it.
Pelipe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Asakura.
Pelipe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Asakura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asakura closes the distance and clinches up with Pelipe, looking for a takedown. Asakura pushes Pelipe against the cage but Pelipe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A big left from Asakura misses.
Pelipe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Asakura tries to counter it with a takedown but Pelipe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pelipe misses with a looping right.
Asakura changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Asakura slips under a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Pelipe as he connects with a hook.
Pelipe misses with an uppercut
and Asakura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pelipe lands a really nice looking cross but Asakura seems unphased.
Pelipe just misses with a punch to the body.
Pelipe throws a poor cross that misses
and Asakura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pelipe lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pelipe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hugo Pelipe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pelipe lands with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pelipe moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pelipe swings widly with a right hand
and Pelipe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pelipe throws a predictable looking body shot
and Asakura comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Pelipe stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Asakura is on him like rabid pit bull! Pelipe slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikuru Asakura!
After winning the bout, Mikuru Asakura 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kossu Kutvonen (ranked 1745 p4p, 1132 weight class) and Wawrzyniec Sidor (ranked 128 p4p, 94 weight class). Sidor has chosen I Got 5 On It as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kossu Kutvonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wawrzyniec Sidor!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kutvonen ducks under a wild hook from Sidor.
Sidor swinging wildly here.
Kutvonen lands a nice hook to Sidor's body. Sidor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kutvonen dodges the punch combination from Sidor.
Sidor misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kutvonen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kutvonen prevents Sidor from escaping the position.
Kutvonen taking a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sidor is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kutvonen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kutvonen is looking to take a break and control but Sidor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sidor is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kutvonen is staying tight to Sidor's torso, preventing him from escaping.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kutvonen cracks Sidor with a big right hand but Sidor just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sidor is trying to buck Kutvonen off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kutvonen working the body and head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kutvonen looks up at the clock and then as Sidor takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kutvonen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kutvonen moves into full mount!
Kutvonen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kutvonen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sidor hang on?
Kutvonen lands with some strikes.
Sidor is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Kutvonen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kutvonen lands with some strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sidor taking shots to the head.
Kutvonen unloading with bombs!
Kutvonen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sidor is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Kutvonen wants to control the pace but Sidor is squirming around nicely.
Kutvonen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sidor is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Kutvonen tries to control but Sidor wriggling away.
Sidor wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kutvonen unloading with bombs!
Sidor somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Kutvonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sidor.
Wawrzyniec Sidor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kutvonen slips under a jab from Sidor.
Kutvonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sidor.
Kutvonen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sidor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sidor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kutvonen.
Sidor throws a big shot that misses.
Kutvonen connects with a right hand. Sidor shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sidor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sidor scores with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kossu Kutvonen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kutvonen goes for a double leg but Sidor avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sidor continues to drive forward.
Kutvonen is trying to break the clinch but Sidor has him pressed against the cage.
Kutvonen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kutvonen breaks the clinch.
Kutvonen misses with a wild body shot.
Sidor has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kutvonen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sidor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kutvonen attempts a counter takedown but Sidor avoids it well and moves away.
Kutvonen takes a swing at Sidor's ribcage but misses.
Sidor scores with a hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kutvonen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen misses with a hook. Sidor ducked under it nicely.
Sidor misses with the combination.
Kutvonen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sidor finds it's way round the side to connect with Kutvonen's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sidor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kutvonen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kutvonen misses with a straight left.
Kutvonen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sidor throws an overhand right that lands on Kutvonen's shoulder, as Kutvonen tries to avoid the shot.
Sidor misses with an uppercut.
Sidor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sidor misses with a looping right.
Sidor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kutvonen slips a jab and a cross from Sidor.
Nice defenses there by Sidor.
Some bone on bone action there as Kutvonen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kutvonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kutvonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sidor connects with the punch.
Kutvonen swats away the attempt to clinch by Sidor.
Sidor throws a looping overhand right but Kutvonen ducks down to avoid it.
Kutvonen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kutvonen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kutvonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kutvonen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sidor can do to turn this around?
Sidor throws a nice looking combination but Kutvonen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kutvonen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kutvonen avoids the body shot from Sidor.
Kutvonen attempts a counter takedown but Sidor avoids it well and moves away.
Sidor might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
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!
Sidor moves into the clinch.
Kutvonen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kutvonen jumps guard but Sidor stands there with Kutvonen around his waist. Kutvonen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kossu Kutvonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kutvonen is trying to maintain a safe position but Sidor gets an underhook and turns Kutvonen into the cage.
Kutvonen trying to stall but Sidor improves his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sidor is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kutvonen gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Kutvonen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sidor wants to get back to his feet but Kutvonen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kutvonen connects with a couple of short punches.
Kutvonen prevents Sidor from getting back to his feet.
Kutvonen trying to control but Sidor is working from the bottom.
Kutvonen won't allow Sidor to get back to his feet.
Kutvonen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kossu Kutvonen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kutvonen landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sidor is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kutvonen is controlling him.
Kutvonen landing some decent shots from guard.
Kutvonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sidor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kutvonen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sidor is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sidor wants to get back to his feet but Kutvonen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wawrzyniec Sidor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kutvonen blocks a head kick by Sidor.
Sidor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sidor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sidor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sidor throws out a counter right but Kutvonen avoids it with no problem.
Kutvonen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sidor but Sidor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sidor tries to clinch but Kutvonen moves out of range.
Sidor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kutvonen takes a swing at Sidor's ribcage but misses.
Sidor thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidor misses with an uppercut. Kutvonen saw that one coming.
Sidor moves in looking to clinch but Kutvonen pushes him off.
Sidor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kutvonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sidor throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sidor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kutvonen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kutvonen lands in his opponent's guard.
Sidor keeping full guard, as Kutvonen tries to pass.
Kutvonen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kutvonen prevents Sidor from getting back to his feet.
Sidor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kutvonen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kutvonen wants to control from the top but Sidor keeps moving.
Kutvonen won't allow Sidor to get back to his feet.
Kutvonen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kutvonen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kutvonen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kutvonen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sidor is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kutvonen is controlling him.
Kutvonen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sidor is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kutvonen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sidor is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutvonen pushing down on Sidor's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kutvonen trying to mount his opponent but Sidor defends it.
Kutvonen is nestled in close to Sidor, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sidor looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kutvonen lands strikes from half guard.
Kutvonen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kutvonen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kutvonen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kutvonen raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kutvonen unloading with bombs!
Sidor is squirming around, avoiding Kutvonen's attempts to control the action.
Kutvonen looking to finish Sidor with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sidor!
Kutvonen raining down hammerfists from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice elbow there by Kutvonen.
Sidor really wants to buck Kutvonen off and get back to his feet.
Kutvonen landing strikes from the mount.
Sidor in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kutvonen 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.
Kutvonen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Sidor is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Kutvonen putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kossu Kutvonen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kutvonen 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kossu Kutvonen!
A very excited looking Kossu Kutvonen 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.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Duane Souza (ranked 843 p4p, 1802 weight class) and Manresa Sanchez Roman (ranked 86 p4p, 186 weight class). 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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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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Duane Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Manresa Sanchez Roman!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Konstantin Menshow and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez Roman dives in for a single leg takedown but Souza sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sanchez Roman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Souza scores with a sloppy right hand. Sanchez Roman should have avoided that one.
Souza moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanchez Roman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Souza sprawls well initially but Sanchez Roman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sanchez Roman lands strikes from half guard.
Souza works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sanchez Roman wants to control from the top but Souza keeps moving.
Sanchez Roman forces his way into half guard.
Souza is trying to maintain the position but Sanchez Roman is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza moves into full guard.
Souza looking for a guillotine here but Sanchez Roman defends easily.
Souza is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sanchez Roman stopping the sweep attempt from Souza.
Sanchez Roman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Souza is looking to sweep but instead, Sanchez Roman has passed into half guard.
Sanchez Roman seems to be working for a kimura but Souza defends the submission attempt.
Souza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sanchez Roman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Souza with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sanchez Roman not doing much here.
Souza looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza trying to control from the bottom.
Souza looking for submissions off his back.
Souza has hold of Sanchez Roman's hands but Sanchez Roman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sanchez Roman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Souza keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Souza gets back to full guard.
Souza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sanchez Roman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Souza looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sanchez Roman has picked Souza up and slammed him! Souza can't keep hold of the triangle and Sanchez Roman manages to pass to side control!
Sanchez Roman wants to control but Souza is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez Roman working away.
Sanchez Roman cracks Souza with a big right hand but Souza just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manresa Sanchez Roman 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.
Sanchez Roman misses with a straight right.
Souza drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sanchez Roman sprawls and moves away.
Sanchez Roman shoots for a double leg takedown but Souza sprawls well. He's pushed Sanchez Roman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Souza fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sanchez Roman avoids it really well and circles away.
Duane Souza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Souza throws a head kick but Sanchez Roman moves out of range.
Sanchez Roman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sanchez Roman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanchez Roman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sanchez Roman misses with a takedown
and Souza counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sanchez Roman after a bit of a struggle.
Sanchez Roman lands a hook that snaps the head of Souza backwards.
Souza wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duane Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez Roman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sanchez Roman wants to take the fight to the mat but Souza manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sanchez Roman is looking for a takedown.
Sanchez Roman has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Souza clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Sanchez Roman lands a shot to the body.
Sanchez Roman trying to control momentarily.
Manresa Sanchez Roman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sanchez Roman is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Souza. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Sanchez Roman is hanging on to Souza's back as he tries to escape.
Souza defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Sanchez Roman's arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Souza's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Souza trying to control the action but Sanchez Roman just sinks the hooks in.
Souza is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Souza showing good submission defense here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez Roman controlling well, preventing Souza from escaping the position.
Sanchez Roman is trying to stick to Souza's back but Souza is turning into Sanchez Roman. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sanchez Roman's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Souza.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez Roman keeping moving, preventing Souza from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Souza throws a big elbow that misses.
Souza trying to control but Sanchez Roman is working from the bottom.
Souza passes Sanchez Roman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Souza is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sanchez Roman has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Souza is keen to just control but Sanchez Roman is a slippery customer.
Souza thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Souza wants to advance to full mount but Sanchez Roman doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Sanchez Roman keeping full guard, as Souza tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza wants to control from the top but Sanchez Roman keeps moving.
Sanchez Roman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sanchez Roman keeping full guard, as Souza tries to pass.
Sanchez Roman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Sanchez Roman wants to control from the top but Souza keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez Roman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Souza's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manresa Sanchez Roman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Souza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanchez Roman.
Sanchez Roman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Souza shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez Roman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sanchez Roman is on top in guard.
Sanchez Roman lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez Roman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Souza is trying to keep Sanchez Roman in close.
Sanchez Roman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza keeping moving, preventing Sanchez Roman from controlling successfully.
Souza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sanchez Roman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Souza is looking for a triangle but Sanchez Roman pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Souza working for a triangle but Sanchez Roman defends it easily.
Sanchez Roman is stalling in the full guard.
Souza is looking for a triangle but Sanchez Roman pushes his legs off easily.
Souza looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez Roman throwing strikes but missing.
Sanchez Roman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Manresa Sanchez Roman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Souza tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sanchez Roman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Duane Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanchez Roman controls the position.
Souza manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sanchez Roman has his hands clasped together around Souza's back. He's all about the action.
Sanchez Roman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sanchez Roman.
We've been hearing that Souza has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez Roman.
Sanchez Roman controlling the position.
Souza scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Souza wants to control from the top but Sanchez Roman keeps moving.
Sanchez Roman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Souza gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sanchez Roman seems keen to control Souza's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Souza postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Duane Souza.
Well Sanchez Roman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manresa Sanchez Roman!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rammy Bunktuous (ranked 656 p4p, 2210 weight class) and Kai Asakura (ranked 53 p4p, 153 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rammy Bunktuous!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kai Asakura!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Sergei Dronov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunktuous slips under a jab from Asakura.
A nice leg kick from Bunktuous, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bunktuous lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bunktuous slips a straight right by Asakura.
Bunktuous connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Asakura's hands.
Bunktuous moves away from the strike by Asakura.
Asakura throws a hook to the side of Bunktuous's head but Bunktuous sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bunktuous lands a body shot.
Asakura takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bunktuous fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Asakura.
Bunktuous has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Stormcrow Centre in the buildup to the fight.
Asakura fails to land with a series of punches.
Bunktuous thuds his shin into the meat of Asakura's side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bunktuous lands with a right hand.
Asakura connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunktuous with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice straight punches there by Bunktuous. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bunktuous.
Asakura misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bunktuous swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Asakura throws a right hand that misses
and Bunktuous counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Asakura throws a lazy right hand but Bunktuous sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bunktuous feints and then cracks Asakura's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Asakura down.
Bunktuous lands a nice shot that snaps Asakura's head back.
Asakura misses with an uppercut
and Bunktuous counters with an outside leg kick.
Bunktuous throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bunktuous lands with a kick to the temple. Asakura shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bunktuous lands a nice shot to the body.
Asakura misses with an uppercut.
Asakura throws a head kick but Bunktuous moves out of range.
Bunktuous throwing a counter right hand but Asakura manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asakura has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bunktuous finds it's way round the side to connect with Asakura's head.
Bunktuous sends Asakura crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bunktuous is motioning to the referee to let Asakura up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Asakura is rocked!
Bunktuous is stalking Asakura. Asakura circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Bunktuous, and it's lights out! Asakura really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rammy Bunktuous!
Rammy Bunktuous retains his bantamweight title!
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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