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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zhandouji Quantou (ranked 5068 p4p, 24297 weight class) and Mark Jackson (ranked 486 p4p, 511 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Mark Jackson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Decent boxing
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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 7 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zhandouji Quantou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quantou rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.
Jackson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Quantou is defending well.
Quantou gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Quantou stands and steps away. Jackson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Quantou lands a nice hook to Jackson's body. Jackson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A head kick misses from Quantou.
Quantou has managed to clinch.
Jackson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Quantou has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Jackson regains guard immediately.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quantou throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quantou stops Jackson from standing up.
Jackson is trying to keep Quantou in close.
Quantou wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Quantou passes Jackson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Quantou blocks the strikes from Jackson.
Quantou wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Quantou works his way into side control.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two 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.
Quantou in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Jackson is trying to control Quantou's posture but Quantou avoids it.
Quantou decides to take the fight back to the feet.
We've been told by Quantou's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Quantou instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Quantou forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Zhandouji Quantou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Jackson.
Quantou has picked Jackson up - he's going for a ride! Quantou dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Jackson scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Quantou manages to mount him!
Jackson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Quantou working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Quantou trying to control but Jackson is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jackson tries to hold on but Quantou pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quantou wants to finish this one by submission but Jackson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Quantou.
Jackson throwing hammer fists to the chest of Quantou. What's that going to do exactly?
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding Quantou's attempts to control the action.
Jackson tries to hold on but Quantou pushes him away.
Quantou working for a guillotine from mount but Jackson is in no mood to give up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson tries to lock up and control but Quantou gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zhandouji Quantou dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Quantou throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Quantou fails with an attempt to clinch.
Quantou throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson! But no joy.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Quantou - that will leave a mark!
Quantou throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson feints the counter takedown.
Jackson defending well as Quantou loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quantou fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.
Quantou stops a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Quantou lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jackson tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Quantou manages to move to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quantou fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Quantou has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jackson's face.
Quantou punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jackson tries to hold on but Quantou pushes him away.
Quantou trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Quantou controlling the pace for now.
Jackson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jackson tries to buck Quantou off but he can't manage it.
Jackson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Quantou with the ground and pound from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quantou can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jackson is looking to escape.
Quantou content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to hold on but Quantou pushes him away.
Quantou tries to control but Jackson wriggling away.
Quantou landing strikes from the mount and Jackson is in trouble!
Quantou fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
 Jackson is rocked!
Quantou postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Jackson bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Quantou and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zhandouji Quantou!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Herbert Justen (ranked 2099 p4p, 25385 weight class) and Dustin Giles (ranked 242 p4p, 515 weight class). Justen comes to the cage accompanied by Super Chargers. Giles has chosen Beckham as his entrance music. Herbert Justen 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Herbert Justen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dustin Giles!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Justen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Giles swivels and escapes.
Giles unleashes a big counter combination but Justen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Giles looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Justen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Giles stops a takedown attempt from Justen.
Giles looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Justen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Giles prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herbert Justen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Justen keeps control of Giles as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Giles manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Justen is pushing down on Giles's leg trying to pass to half guard. Giles is fighting to maintain full guard but Justen has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Justen is trying to work for a kimura but Giles is defending well.
Justen passes the guard and advances to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justen is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Giles is surviving well by controlling Justen's body position as best he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justen takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Justen has got one arm under Giles's chin. This could be trouble... Giles trying to control the other hand but Justen gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Giles has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Herbert Justen!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Herbert Justen waved his t-shirt featuring Shadow Realm Apparel's logo in front of the cameras.
In defeat, Dustin Giles stepped up to the mic, saying 'I just want to thank Dana White and my opponent for giving me this opportunity.. that's it.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eli Vieira (ranked 2391 p4p, 25574 weight class) and Josh Fremed (ranked 277 p4p, 553 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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Brawler
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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 23 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eli Vieira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Josh Fremed!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fremed gets the takedown into side control.
Fremed looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Vieira is trying to control Fremed's posture but Fremed avoids it.
Vieira is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Vieira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fremed wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Vieira's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fremed is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fremed taking a break here but Vieira is having none of it and regains half guard.
Vieira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fremed pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fremed pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vieira tries to roll over but Fremed keeps him under control.
Vieira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vieira actively working from the bottom here.
Vieira actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vieira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fremed pulls his head out easily.
Vieira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vieira controlling the position well.
Vieira gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vieira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fremed doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fremed manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vieira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vieira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fremed defends well.
Vieira has his foot on Fremed's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fremed works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieira is trying to hold Fremed in close to prevent damage but Fremed has managed to pass into half guard.
Vieira desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Vieira has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Fremed. Oh but Vieira has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Fremed goes limp - he's gone! Vieira jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Eli Vieira!
Eli Vieira took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Osmany Pizziconi (ranked 2540 p4p, 2922 weight class) and Kiandy Rakotoarisoa (ranked 306 p4p, 351 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 16 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Osmany Pizziconi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kiandy Rakotoarisoa!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pizziconi defending well as Rakotoarisoa loads up on a big left hand.
Rakotoarisoa misses with a looping right.
Rakotoarisoa gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pizziconi tries to free his leg and advance position but Rakotoarisoa is retaining full guard.
Rakotoarisoa throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Pizziconi is looking to work some ground and pound but Rakotoarisoa has wrist control.
Pizziconi trying to control the position from guard on top but Rakotoarisoa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pizziconi controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rakotoarisoa keeping moving, preventing Pizziconi from controlling successfully.
Rakotoarisoa looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pizziconi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rakotoarisoa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pizziconi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rakotoarisoa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pizziconi manages to avoid it.
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rakotoarisoa as he avoids it easily.
Rakotoarisoa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pizziconi attempts a counter takedown but Rakotoarisoa avoids it well and moves away.
Kiandy Rakotoarisoa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rakotoarisoa with a hook.
Rakotoarisoa takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pizziconi shoots in and gets a takedown into Rakotoarisoa's guard.
Pizziconi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pizziconi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pizziconi looking to sit in guard and control but Rakotoarisoa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pizziconi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rakotoarisoa's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pizziconi pushes down on Rakotoarisoa's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pizziconi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rakotoarisoa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pizziconi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pizziconi controlling the action here.
Pizziconi drops an elbow to the side of Rakotoarisoa's head.
Rakotoarisoa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pizziconi.
Pizziconi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rakotoarisoa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pizziconi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pizziconi is trying to control. Rakotoarisoa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pizziconi thows a huge punch but Rakotoarisoa dodges it nicely.
Pizziconi throws a strike but Rakotoarisoa avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi stands and steps away. Rakotoarisoa gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Sloppy strikes from Rakotoarisoa. Those never looked like landing.
Rakotoarisoa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pizziconi moves away.
Pizziconi wants to clinch up but Rakotoarisoa keeps it at a distance.
Pizziconi tries to land a leg kick but Rakotoarisoa saw it coming and moves away.
Rakotoarisoa takes a swing at Pizziconi's ribcage but misses.
Rakotoarisoa stuffs the takedown attempt from Pizziconi. Pizziconi gets slowly back to his feet.
No joy there for Rakotoarisoa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pizziconi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rakotoarisoa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rakotoarisoa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pizziconi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pizziconi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rakotoarisoa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osmany Pizziconi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pizziconi can't get the takedown.
Rakotoarisoa prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pizziconi goes for a takedown attempt but Rakotoarisoa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi slips a straight right by Rakotoarisoa.
Pizziconi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rakotoarisoa avoids it really well and circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Rakotoarisoa misses.
Pizziconi has managed to clinch.
Rakotoarisoa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pizziconi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rakotoarisoa tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Pizziconi manages to move to mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rakotoarisoa wants to control but Pizziconi is having none of it.
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 Osmany Pizziconi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rakotoarisoa misses with a hook.
Pizziconi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rakotoarisoa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rakotoarisoa throws a right hand that misses
and Pizziconi counters with a single leg into guard. Rakotoarisoa didn't expect that.
Pizziconi distracts Rakotoarisoa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pizziconi is stalling in the full guard.
Pizziconi trying to control the position from guard on top but Rakotoarisoa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pizziconi throwing strikes but missing.
Pizziconi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pizziconi throwing strikes but missing.
Pizziconi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Osmany Pizziconi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Pizziconi landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pizziconi is looking to work some ground and pound but Rakotoarisoa has wrist control.
Rakotoarisoa keeping moving, preventing Pizziconi from controlling successfully.
Pizziconi chips away with some ground and pound.
Rakotoarisoa keeping moving, preventing Pizziconi from controlling successfully.
Rakotoarisoa working a defensive guard here.
Rakotoarisoa wants to stand up but Pizziconi is controlling him.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pizziconi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rakotoarisoa was covering up waiting for the punch and Pizziconi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi lands a couple of elbows.
Rakotoarisoa wants to hit a sweep here but Pizziconi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rakotoarisoa there!
Pizziconi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pizziconi avoids the attempt from Rakotoarisoa to control.
Pizziconi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rakotoarisoa is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi scoring with strikes but Rakotoarisoa is staying in there.
 It looks like Kiandy Rakotoarisoa has been cut.
Pizziconi avoids the attempt from Rakotoarisoa to control.
Pizziconi raining down hammerfists from mount.
Rakotoarisoa is rocked!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pizziconi cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Rakotoarisoa is still in real trouble! Can Pizziconi finish him?
Pizziconi with the ground and pound from mount.
Pizziconi looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Rakotoarisoa covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Osmany Pizziconi!
Osmany Pizziconi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mehdi Kanaani (ranked 2635 p4p, 4185 weight class) and Krzysztof Zakrzewski (ranked 272 p4p, 401 weight class). Kanaani comes to the cage accompanied by Dr. Dre ft. Snoop Dogg - Nuthin' But A G Thang. Mehdi Kanaani had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 157.5lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. 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 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 34 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mehdi Kanaani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 44 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Krzysztof Zakrzewski!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zakrzewski shoots and misses
letting Kanaani counter with a right hand.
Zakrzewski misses with a combination
and Kanaani counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Krzysztof Zakrzewski has been cut.
Kanaani moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kanaani takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kanaani misses with a hook. Zakrzewski ducked under it nicely.
Kanaani jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kanaani lands with a good body shot.
Zakrzewski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Kanaani misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kanaani fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zakrzewski shoots in for a takedown but Kanaani shows good takedown defense.
Zakrzewski with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Kanaani to counter with a crisp jab.
Mehdi Kanaani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krzysztof Zakrzewski.
Zakrzewski looks winded!
Kanaani scores with a sloppy right hand. Zakrzewski should have avoided that one.
Zakrzewski is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zakrzewski ducks under a wild hook from Kanaani.
It looks like Kanaani has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Some wild striking there from Kanaani.
Zakrzewski avoids the body shot from Kanaani.
Nice sprawl there from Kanaani as Zakrzewski shoots in.
Zakrzewski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zakrzewski tries to close the distance and clinch but Kanaani swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Kanaani misses its target.
Zakrzewski shoots for a double leg takedown but Kanaani sprawls well. He's pushed Zakrzewski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Kanaani was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zakrzewski.
Kanaani displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kanaani lands with a shot to the body.
Kanaani fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That has opened up Krzysztof Zakrzewski's cut even more.
Zakrzewski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kanaani moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Zakrzewski goes down! Can Kanaani finish him!?
Zakrzewski is still in real trouble! Can Kanaani finish him?
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!
Zakrzewski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kanaani controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zakrzewski seems to have recovered his senses.
Kanaani throws a big right hand that misses.
Kanaani postures up and lands a big shot to Zakrzewski's brow.
Kanaani missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kanaani controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kanaani throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zakrzewski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kanaani content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanaani prevents Zakrzewski from getting back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kanaani's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kanaani gets to his feet. Zakrzewski looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Zakrzewski with a poor takedown
and Kanaani counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kanaani lands with a straight right. Zakrzewski didn't see that one coming.
Kanaani leaves Zakrzewski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kanaani looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kanaani.
Zakrzewski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kanaani.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kanaani bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Zakrzewski! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
The cut above Krzysztof Zakrzewski's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kanaani working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zakrzewski controls Kanaani momentarily but Kanaani frees himself.
Zakrzewski is working an open guard so Kanaani takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Zakrzewski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zakrzewski has his takedown stuffed
and Kanaani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kanaani lands a brutal uppercut that launches Zakrzewski off his feet! Zakrzewski tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mehdi Kanaani!
Mehdi Kanaani thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hjallis Kalske (ranked 672 p4p, 3421 weight class) and Paavali Kontiainen (ranked 91 p4p, 394 weight class). Kalske comes to the cage accompanied by Children Of Bodom - Are You Dead Yet?. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hjallis Kalske!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paavali Kontiainen!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kontiainen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kontiainen moves in looking to clinch but Kalske pushes him off.
Kontiainen tries to clinch up.
It looked like Kalske wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kalske avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kontiainen darts in and clinches Kalske up against the cage.
Kalske blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kontiainen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kalske.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kalske.
Kalske breaks the clinch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kalske.
Kontiainen wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kontiainen tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kontiainen tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Kontiainen tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Kalske is working Kontiainen over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalske takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Kontiainen to pass into mount.
Kontiainen flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Kalske 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.
Kalske trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kalske pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kontiainen throwing hammer fists to the chest of Kalske. What's that going to do exactly?
Kalske controlling the position easily from mount.
Kontiainen felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kontiainen is trying desperately to improve position.
Kalske lands a big shot there that rocks Kontiainen but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kontiainen is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Kontiainen flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kontiainen is in a horrible position here. Kalske smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kontiainen swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Kalske tries to control but Kontiainen wriggling away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kontiainen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kontiainen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kontiainen throwing hammer fists to the chest of Kalske. What's that going to do exactly?
Kontiainen throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Kontiainen is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalske lands a couple of good shots and Kontiainen has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Kontiainen is really stuck here.
Will Kalske go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kalske keeps control of the position as Kontiainen tries to break free.
Kalske punishes Kontiainen with strikes from the back mount.
Kontiainen is trying to break free.
Kontiainen is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Kalske off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Kontiainen staying busy and making it hard for Kalske to control.
Kontiainen is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kalske looking for the RNC.
A lull in the action here.
Kontiainen rolls, trying to escape but Kalske keeps control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalske lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Kontiainen staying busy and making it hard for Kalske to control.
Kalske looking for the choke from the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalske is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Kontiainen. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Kalske is hanging on to Kontiainen's back as he tries to escape.
Kontiainen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kalske's guard. Nice work there by Kontiainen.
Kalske not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kalske pulls Kontiainen in close to prevent any damage.
Kontiainen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hjallis Kalske dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kontiainen wants to clinch up but Kalske keeps it at a distance.
Kontiainen has managed to clinch.
Kontiainen working aggressively here.
Kalske tries to land knees in the clinch but Kontiainen avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kontiainen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kontiainen.
Kontiainen misses with some punches.
Kontiainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kontiainen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kontiainen misses with the head strike.
Kontiainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kalske blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kontiainen.
Kalske tries to land a knee to the head but Kontiainen blocks with his arms.
Kontiainen throws a head punch that misses.
Kontiainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Kontiainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kontiainen misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalske is trying to stall.
Kalske blocks an uppercut.
Kalske blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kalske lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kontiainen.
Kontiainen lands an uppercut.
Kalske drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kontiainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kontiainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Kalske uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kontiainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kalske is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kontiainen is defending well for now.
Kontiainen misses with the head strike.
Kalske's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab, jab by Kalske - just one landing.
Paavali Kontiainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kalske avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kontiainen is looking to clinch but Kalske is avoiding it.
Kalske displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Paavali Kontiainen has been cut.
Kalske shoots in and drives through. Kontiainen sprawls well.
Kontiainen has Kalske up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kontiainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kontiainen fails to land.
Kontiainen misses with some punches.
Kalske blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kontiainen misses with some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kontiainen misses with the head strike.
Kontiainen working aggressively here.
Kontiainen has a couple of punches blocked by Kalske.
Kalske stalls.
Kalske blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalske controlling the action here for a moment.
Kontiainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Kontiainen has a couple of punches blocked by Kalske.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kontiainen dodges an elbow strike from Kalske.
Kontiainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kalske.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kalske manages to break the clinch.
Kalske tests Kontiainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kalske keeps the fight on the outside.
Kalske went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kalske forces Kontiainen back against the cage and clinches.
Kalske lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kontiainen backwards.
Kalske changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kontiainen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hjallis Kalske. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalske avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kalske rushes Kontiainen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kontiainen lands with a light punch inside.
Kalske breaks the clinch.
Kontiainen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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!
Kontiainen gets tackled into the cage by Kalske. Kalske maintains the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Kalske's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kontiainen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kontiainen prevents the takedown attempt.
Kalske blocking some punches.
Kalske has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kontiainen after a bit of a struggle.
Kontiainen has a couple of punches blocked by Kalske.
Kalske is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kontiainen can do to turn this around?
A head punch on the inside from Kontiainen fails to land.
Kalske gets through Kontiainen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kontiainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Kalske uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kontiainen misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Paavali Kontiainen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Paavali Kontiainen's cut.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kontiainen is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Kalske on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kontiainen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kontiainen tries to clinch there but Kalske circles away.
Kalske is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kontiainen takes one to the chin there.
Kontiainen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kalske manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kontiainen forces Kalske back against the cage and clinches.
Kontiainen has a couple of punches blocked by Kalske.
Kalske stalling.
Kalske blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kontiainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kalske breaks from the clinch.
Kontiainen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kalske swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kontiainen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kontiainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kalske.
Kontiainen avoids a wild elbow strike from Kalske.
Kontiainen throws a head punch that misses.
Kontiainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kontiainen has a couple of punches blocked by Kalske.
Kontiainen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kalske.
Kalske blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kontiainen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kalske has Kontiainen pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kalske pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kontiainen tumbling to the mat - Kalske dives into Kontiainen's guard.
Kontiainen keeping full guard, as Kalske tries to pass.
Kontiainen throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Kontiainen tries to strike from the bottom.
Kontiainen throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kalske chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kontiainen is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalske working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kontiainen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kontiainen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kalske avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kalske looking to control.
Kontiainen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kontiainen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hjallis Kalske overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kontiainen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kalske thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kalske punching from the bottom.
Kalske not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kontiainen is sitting in close to Kalske's body. Kalske has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kontiainen is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kontiainen is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kalske.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hjallis Kalske!
During a confident post fight interview, Hjallis Kalske thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marco Bjurstrom (ranked 551 p4p, 1626 weight class) and Balink Tarlah (ranked 69 p4p, 199 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marco Bjurstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 41 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Balink Tarlah!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bjurstrom throws a sloppy head kick
and Tarlah counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tarlah.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bjurstrom holds on and takes a little breather.
Tarlah with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bjurstrom wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bjurstrom working for a triangle but Tarlah defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tarlah's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tarlah postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bjurstrom managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tarlah working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tarlah postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bjurstrom is looking for a triangle but Tarlah pushes his legs off easily.
Tarlah landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarlah is in close to Bjurstrom's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tarlah is sitting in close to Bjurstrom's body. Bjurstrom has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Tarlah is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Tarlah is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Bjurstrom.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marco Bjurstrom!
Marco Bjurstrom seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harrison Kiely (ranked 140 p4p, 914 weight class) and Vahid Gangster (ranked 24 p4p, 117 weight class). Kiely comes to the cage accompanied by Swan Song. Gangster has chosen 2Pac - The Warriors Way as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Harrison Kiely!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vahid Gangster!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kiely.
Kiely wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gangster keeps working.
Gangster can't do much from the bottom here.
Gangster really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kiely. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gangster stops Kiely from passing to mount.
Gangster struggling a bit here.
Kiely tries to move to mount but Gangster blocks the move with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiely happy to just control the position for now.
Kiely seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gangster for as long as he can get away with.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiely tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gangster's legs.
Kiely taking a breather here.
Kiely is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Gangster is trying to escape and Kiely transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Gangster is forced to tap! Nice work there by Kiely! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harrison Kiely!
Harrison Kiely retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Harrison Kiely thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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